Smeg FAB50RPB5 User manual [GB]

Contents

1 Instructions 30

1.1 General safety instructions 30

1.2 Manufacturer liability 32

1.3 Appliance purpose 32

1.4 Disposal 33

1.5 Identification plate 33

1.6 This user manual 33

1.7 How to read the user manual 33

2 Description 35

2.1 General Description 35

2.2 Description of parts 36

2.3 Available accessories 37

2.4 NO-FROST technology 38

3 Use 39

3.1 Instructions 39

3.2 Preliminary operations 39

3.3 First use 39

3.4 Using the accessories 41

3.5 Using the refrigerator compartment 43

3.6 Using the freezer compartment 43

3.7 Noises during operation 44

3.8 Heated front surface 45

3.9 Turning the appliance off 45

3.10Food storage advice 45

4 Cleaning and maintenance 47

4.1 Instructions 47

4.2 Cleaning the appliance 47

4.3 Defrosting 48

4.4 Replacing the lamp 48

4.5 What to do if... 49

5 Installation 51

5.1 Electrical connection 51

5.2 Positioning 51

We advise you to read this manual carefully, as it contains all the instructions for maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.

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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.

• According to the current regulations, children between 3 and 8 years of age can take or load food from the appliance, but it is strongly advised against allowing children under 8 years of age to perform these operations and in general to use 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 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.

• 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

• WARNING: When positioning

the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• WARNING: Do not locate

multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of 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

Instructions

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 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

• WARNING: risk of fire /

flammable materials.

• 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.

Instructions

• 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.

• 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.

• Opening the door for long

periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

• Clean regularly surfaces that can

come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.

• Store raw meat and fish in suitable

containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance

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

Instructions

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.

• 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

Advice

1. Sequence of instructions for use.

• Standalone instruction.

Instructions

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

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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