Smeg FAB50PO User Manual

Contents

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 26

2. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE ..................................................................................................... 28

3. INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR ......................................................................... 29

4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 30

4.1 Shelves ......................................................................................................................................................... 31

4.2 Fruit and vegetable drawer ........................................................................................................................... 31

4.3 Door ledges and containers .......................................................................................................................... 31

4.4 Cheese box ................................................................................................................................................... 31

4.5 Quick freezing compartment ......................................................................................................................... 31

4.6 Super-cold shelves ....................................................................................................................................... 32

4.7 Interior lighting .............................................................................................................................................. 32

5. FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES ............................................................................................. 33

5.1 Thermostat settings ...................................................................................................................................... 33

6. USING THE APPLIANCE ...................................................................................................... 34

6.1 Switching the appliance on ........................................................................................................................... 34

6.2 Arranging foods inside the refrigerator compartment .................................................................................... 34

6.3 Freezing of foods .......................................................................................................................................... 36

6.5 Defrosting deep-frozen foods ........................................................................................................................ 37

6.4 Keeping deep-frozen foods ........................................................................................................................... 37

6.6 Making ice cubes .......................................................................................................................................... 38

7. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ........................................................................................ 39

7.1 Cleaning the refrigerator ............................................................................................................................... 39

7.2 Switching off the refrigerator ......................................................................................................................... 40

7.3 Practical energy saving advice ..................................................................................................................... 40

7.4 Noises during operation ................................................................................................................................ 40

7.5 Identifying and eliminating any operational faults ......................................................................................... 40

7.6 Replacing the inside light bulbs .................................................................................................................... 41

8. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 42

9. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION .................................................................................... 45

9.1 Choice of location ......................................................................................................................................... 45

9.2 Positioning the appliance and making sure it's level ..................................................................................... 46

9.3 Electrical connection ..................................................................................................................................... 46

I NSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: recommendations for use, description of commands and the
correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are for the qualified technician who must carry out
the installation, commissioning and testing of the appliance.

Additional product information is available at www.smeg.it

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General warnings

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Keep the instruction handbook in a safe place; it contains important information which must be followed
when installing, using and servicing the refrigerator. The manual must be kept so that it can be handed
over to any future owners of the appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the following notices are not respected:

Read this manual before installing and switching on the household appliance. The manufacturer
declines all responsibility in case of incorrect installation and use or failure to comply with the
precautions described in this manual.

Do not start up an appliance which appears damaged: if in doubt, consult the supplier.

The appliance must be installed and connected to the power grid in accordance with the instructions in
the manual. The electrical connection conditions must be as specified on the identification plate , which
is in the bottom left-hand corner of the body of the refrigerator. The electrical safety of the
appliance is only guaranteed if the electrical equipment is properly earthed.

Ensure that repairs and maintenance are carried out by authorised technicians from Smeg's
technical support service only. Always disconnect the appliance from the power grid in the event of a
breakdown, maintenance, when replacing the light bulb or during cleaning. Never use electrical
equipment or steam cleaners for defrosting. Never remove frost or ice with sharp items, as this may

cause irreparable damage to the walls of the refrigerator.

Attention: do not use mechanical devices or any other artificial means to speed up the thawing
process.

Do not use adapters or shunts that could cause overheating or burns.

Do not use old or twisted power cords.

Do not twist or bend power cords.

Do not introduce the plug into the power socket with wet hands.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical assistance technician
or qualified personnel.

Never attempt to move the refrigerator by pulling on the door or the handle.

Keep alcoholic liquids with a high alcohol content hermetically sealed and always in a vertical position.
Do not keep liquids in tins or glass containers in the freezer compartment, especially carbonated drinks.
Do not keep products containing gases, flammable propellants or explosive substances in the freezer:
danger of explosion!

electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream machines or blenders) may not be used inside the appliance.

To ensure the refrigerator operates correctly, never obstruct or cover the air ducts in any way.

Do not touch (especially with wet hands) or put into your mouth frozen products removed straight from
the freezer or cooling surfaces. There is a risk of burns due to the ultra-low temperatures.

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Do not consume food with an abnormal appearance or smell.

Never allow children to play with the refrigerator, and use the drawers, shelves or other parts of
the appliance only as described in this handbook; never use them for purposes other than those
for which they are designed.

General warnings

This appliance must not be used by people (including children) of reduced physical and mental capacity,
or lacking in experience in the use of electrical appliances, unless they are supervised or instructed by
adults who are responsible for their safety.

If there is a power cut, open the door(s) as little as possible. Frozen food which has been partially or
completely defrosted must not be refrozen.

Attention:
this refrigerator contains a small quantity of isobutane (R600a), a CFC-free gas refrigerant.
During the transport, installation, cleaning and repair of the fridge, make sure that you avoid
damage to any part of the cooling circuit in order to prevent a gas leak. In the event of damage,
avoid the use of naked flames and ventilate the area where the appliance is located.

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Disposal instructions

2. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE

Our refrigerators are packaged using only non-polluting, environmentally-friendly, recyclable materials.
Please help by disposing of the packing correctly. Ask your supplier or the relevant organisations in your
area for the addresses of collection, recycling and disposal centres.

Your old appliance also needs to be disposed of correctly.
Important: hand over your appliance to the local agency authorised for the collection of electrical
appliances no longer in use. Proper disposal will enable valuable materials to be recovered.
Refrigeration appliances contain gases that can be harmful to the environment, so you need to ensure
that the tubes in the coolant loop are not damaged before the relevant organisation takes the appliance
away.

Before scrapping your refrigerator it is important to remove doors and leave the shelves in position, to
ensure that children cannot accidentally become trapped inside during play.

The power grid connection cable must also be removed and disposed of separately together with the
plug.

THIS APPLIANCE IS IDENTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE).
THIS GUIDELINE IS THE FRAME OF A EUROPEAN-WIDE VALIDITY OF RETURN AND
RECYCLING ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.

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User instructions

3. INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR

The appliance is specifically constructed for domestic use and is therefore suitable for the refrigeration
and storage of fresh and frozen foods and the production of ice-cubes. The appliance is not designed
and manufactured for professional use. Smeg cannot be held liable for any damage incurred as a result
of incorrect use of the appliance. The refrigerator has undergone the necessary tests on refrigerant
circuit tightness.and complies with the safety regulations for electrical appliances.

Attention:
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or property damage caused by
failure to observe the above requirements or by tampering with any part of the appliance or using
non-original spare parts.

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User instructions

4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 Quick freezing compartment

2 Ice cube tray

3 Ice container

4 Freezer thermostat

5 Freezer shelf

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Freezer compartment (

7 Freezer light

8 Super-cold shelves

9 Refrigerator thermostat

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10 Refrigerator light

11 Refrigerator shelves

12 Cheese box

13 Drawer cover

14 Vegetable crisper

15 Anti-tip bottle racks

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Freezer shelf (

17 Egg container

18 Top shelf with flap

19 Egg shelf

20 Herb compartment

21 Bottle shelf

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User instructions

4.1 Shelves

Each refrigerator comes complete with several shelves which can be set at different heights by placing
them on the runners provided. In order to remove all the internal accessories, the door needs to be fully
open.

4.2 Fruit and vegetable drawer

These containers are at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment, which is fitted with a glass shelf to
cover fresh foods that require constant humidity for optimum storage.
When the fruit and vegetable drawer is completely full, the fresh food dial (A) on the front part of the drawer
should be open. This way the air and humidity level can be controlled and foods will maintain their freshness
longer.

4.3 Door ledges and containers

The inside of the door is fitted with special shelves and boxes to hold eggs, butter, dairy products, tubes,
preserves and other similar small items. The bottom of the door has a shelf to hold vertical bottles. To
stop bottles from falling when the door is opened and closed, they must be secured with the special
retainer rod supplied.
All the door ledges and trays can be removed for cleaning. To remove them from the door, tap them

upwards with your fist, first on one side and then on the other in the insertion zone.

4.4 Cheese box

A special cheese box with lid is supplied This box can be placed on any shelf as required.

4.5 Quick freezing compartment

Use the quick freezing compartment to freeze food cooked at home (and fresh food that needs to be
frozen) faster, due to the increased cooling capacity of the freezing chamber.
To open the compartment raise the cover and place the item in the compartment. It closes in the same
way.

Note:
ensure that the quick freezing compartment cover is closed before closing the door. Otherwise, it
loses its quick freezing capacity.

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