Smeg FAB50LBLAU User Manual
Contents
1 Instructions 28
1.1 General safety instructions 28
1.2 Manufacturer liability 30
1.3 Appliance purpose 30
1.4 Disposal 30
1.5 Identification plate 31
1.6 This user manual 31
1.7 How to read the user manual 31
2 Description 32
2.1 General Description 32
2.2 Description of parts 33
2.3 Available accessories 34
2.4 NO-FROST technology 35
3 Use 36
3.1 Instructions 36
3.2 Preliminary operations 36
3.3 First use 36
3.4 Using the accessories 38
3.5 Using the refrigerator compartment 40
3.6 Using the freezer compartment 40
3.7 Noises during operation 41
3.8 Heated front surface 42
3.9 Turning the appliance off 42
3.10Food storage advice 42
4 Cleaning and maintenance 44
4.1 Instructions 44
4.2 Cleaning the appliance 44
4.3 Defrosting 45
4.4 Replacing the lamp 45
4.5 What to do if... 46
5 Installation 48
5.1 Electrical connection 48
5.2 Positioning 48
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We advise you to read this manual carefully, as it contains all the instructions for maintaining
the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
For further information on the product: www.smeg.com
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Instructions
1 Instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• Never touch the heating elements
during use.
• Keep children under the age of
eight at a safe distance unless they
are constantly supervised and
make sure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• Never try to put out a fire or
flames with water: turn off the
appliance and smother the flames
with a fire blanket.
• Cleaning and maintenance that
should be performed by the user
must not be carried out by
unsupervised children.
• Have qualified personnel carry
out installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
• Do not store inflammable,
explosive or volatile substances.
• Bottles containing strong
alcoholic drinks must be tightly
closed and stored vertically.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical support
immediately and they will replace it,
so as to prevent any risk.
• Ensure that the appliance is switched
off and disconnected from the power
supply network before replacing the
bulb.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Never rest sharp metal objects
such as knives, forks, spoons and
lids on the appliance during use.
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring
powders, stain removers and
metallic sponges) on glass parts.
• Do not seat on the appliance.
• Do not prize on the door or
handle to move the appliance.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention
of a qualified technician.
• Do not touch (especially with wet
hands) frozen products or put
them in your mouth directly.
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Instructions
• Do not use the appliance to cool
rooms for any reason.
• Always disconnect the appliance
from the mains in the event of a
breakdown, maintenance, when
replacing the light bulb or during
cleaning.
• Do not keep liquids in tins or glass
containers in the freezer.
• Do not use sharp metal objects to
remove excess ice build-up in the
freezer compartment.
• To prevent instability of the
appliance, install and secure it
correctly as indicated in the
instructions provided in this
manual.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the top of the appliance.
• If installed near another
refrigerator or freezer, keep it at a
minimum distance of 2 cm.
• Do not install/use the appliance
outdoors.
For this appliance
• The appliance may only be used
by children aged 8 years and
over, and by people of reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capacity, or lacking in experience
and knowledge in the use of the
appliance, provided that they
instructed on safe use of the
appliance and the risks connected
to it by adults who are responsible
for their safety.
• Children must be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• Do not rest any weight or sit on the
open door of the appliance.
• Take care that no objects are stuck
in the doors.
• The appliance contains a small
quantity of isobutane (R600a),
make sure not to damage the
cooling circuit during transport,
installation and cleaning.
• Keep the ventilation openings
surrounding the appliance or in the
nearby area free from any
obstructions.
• Do not use mechanical, electrical
or chemical products other than
those recommended by the
manufacturer to speed up the
defrosting process.
• Do not damage the cooling circuit
(if it can be accessed).
• Do not use electrical appliances
inside food storage compartments
unless these are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Instructions
• In the event of damage to the
cooling circuit, avoid the use of
naked flames and ventilate the area
properly.
• Do not use the appliance or parts
of it in ways other than those
specified in this manual.
1.2 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage to persons or property
caused by:
• use of the appliance other than
that specified;
• failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual;
• tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• the use of non-original spare parts.
1.3 Appliance purpose
The appliance is designed for use in
a domestic or similar environment, for
instance:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
• farm houses and by guests in
hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
• bed and breakfast establishments;
• catering and similar non-retail
applications.
• The appliance is not designed for
professional and commercial use.
• This appliance is for refrigeration
and conservation of fresh and
frozen foods in the home. Every
other use is considered
inappropriate.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems
1.4 Disposal
This appliance must be disposed of
separately from other waste
(Directives 2002/95/EC,
2002/96/EC, 2003/108/EC). The
appliance does not contain substances in
quantities sufficient to be considered
hazardous to health and the environment, in
accordance with current European directives.
To dispose of the appliance:
• Cut the power supply cable and remove
it along with the plug.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power supply.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Deliver the appliance to the appropriate
recycling centre for electrical and
electronic equipment waste, or return it to
the retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for one
basis.
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Instructions
• If the appliance is replaced, remove the
door and leave the shelves in their
positions, in order to prevent children
from being trapped inside.
Our appliances are packaged in nonpolluting and recyclable materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to the
appropriate recycling centre.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or any part
of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the plastic
bags.
1.5 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the technical
data, serial number and brand name of the
appliance. Do not remove the identification
plate for any reason.
1.6 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of the
appliance and must therefore be kept in its
entirety and within the user’s reach for the
whole working life of the appliance.
Read this user manual carefully before using
the appliance.
1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.
Description
Description of the appliance and its
accessories.
Use
Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories, food
storage advice.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Installation
Information for the qualified
technician: Installation, operation
and inspection.
Safety instructions
Information
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Advice
1. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
Description
1 Quick freezing compartment
2 Ice tray
3 Freezer thermostat
4 Ice cube pan
5 Freezer lamp
6 Refrigerator thermostat
7 Refrigerator lamp
8 Bottle balcony
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9 Egg container
10 Refrigerator balconies
11 Freezer balconies
12 Freezer shelves
13 Fruit and vegetable drawers
14 Refrigerator shelves
15 Super-cold compartment
16 Freezer compartment
Description
2.2 Description of parts
Freezer compartment
For storing frozen foods, freezing fresh
foods and producing ice cubes.
Refrigerator compartment
For storing fresh foods.
Defrost water outlet
Defrost water is channelled through a
dedicated opening connected to a pan on
the back of the appliance.
Super-cold compartment
Can be used for maintaining freshness and
flavour of delicate food such as meat, fish
and lightly frozen foods for a longer time
period, since temperature is kept constantly
between −2°C and +3°C.
Do not place food to be frozen or
trays to make ice in the super-cold
compartment.
Interior lighting
The interior of the appliance is lit when the
door is opened and turned off when it is
closed.
Refrigerator thermostat
For adjusting temperature inside the
refrigerator compartment.
Freezer thermostat
For adjusting temperature inside the freezer
compartment.
In cold seasons it is advisable to
set higher temperatures to reduce
energy consumption.
Quick freezing compartment
For freezing cooked and fresh food more
rapidly, thanks to the greater cooling
capacity resulting from the forced
recirculation of air inside.
Make sure that the quick freezing
compartment door is closed
before closing the freezer door.
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Description
2.3 Available accessories
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.
Shelves
For optimising fridge space and placing
foodstuffs inside the refrigerator
compartment.
Fruit and vegetable drawers
Door balconies and shelves
For storing foodstuffs in small containers.
The shelf in the lower part of the door is
useful for storing bottles.
Ice tray
For storing fruit and vegetables, maintaining
a constant humidity level.
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For producing ice cubes; to be placed in
the freezer compartment.
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