Smeg FC18XDNE User manual [GB]

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER

We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing

our appliance which is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the product easier, we have supplied detailed instructions for use, and installation instructions supplied on a separate sheet. The instructions should allow you to learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible.

We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.

The appliance is intended solely for household use.

The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C. The freezer is intended for freezing fresh food and for long-term storage of

frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food).

Please visit our website where you can enter your appliance model number, indicated on the rating plate or the warranty sheet, to find detailed description of your appliance, tips on use, troubleshooting, service information, instructions for use etc.

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Important safety warning

General information and tips

Protecting the environment

Do not wash in the dishwasher

CONTENTS

4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS

4 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE 9 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

10 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES

11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

15 REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION

23 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

24 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

33 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

37 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

38 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR

43 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD

43 Freezing procedure 44 Important warnings on freezing 44 Storing industrially frozen food 45 Frozen food storage time 45 Defrosting frozen food

INTRODUCTION

APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

STORING AND FREEZING FOOD

46 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE

48 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

49 TROUBLESHOOTING

51 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

DEFROSTING AND CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

MISCELLANEOUS

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND

PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please read carefully the instructions for use which describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions apply to several appliance types/ models; thus, settings or equipment may be described herein which is not available in your appliance. We recommend saving this instruction manual for future reference and attach it to the appliance if it is sold in the future. The instruction manual includes the NO FROST version/model of the freezer which is fitted with a fan and in which the defrosting process is automatic (only with some models).

Check for any damage or irregularities on your appliance. If you find your appliance is damaged, notify the retailer from which you have purchased the appliance.

Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let the appliance rest in a vertical position for a minimum of 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults due to the effect of transport on the cooling system.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.

The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations.

WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socketoutlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).

WARNING! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician. Do not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as there is danger of contact with high voltage!

WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside

the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other

means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor stability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as instructed.

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Danger of frostbite

Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid touching frozen food as this may cause frostnip or frostbite.

Safety of children and vulnerable persons

The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Remove the packaging intended to protect the appliance or particular parts during transport and keep it outside the reach of children. It presents danger of injury or suffocation.

When removing a used appliance, disconnect the power cord, remove the door, and leave the shelves in the appliance. This will prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance.

For European markets only

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience

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and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

Warning regarding the refrigerant

The appliance contains a small amount of an environmentally friendly yet flammable gas R600a. Make sure that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. A gas leak is not hazardous to the environment, but it could cause eye injury or fire. In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly, disconnect the appliance from the power mains, and call a service technician.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE

OF APPLIANCE

WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments;

- catering and similar non-retail applications.

WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be exposed to rain.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

If the appliance will be out of use for an extended period of time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug it from the power mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.

In case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the freezer compartment unless the freezer has not operated for over 16 hours. After this period, use the frozen food or provide sufficient cooling (e.g. a replacement appliance).

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Technical information on the appliance

Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type and amount of refrigerant, and information on the climate classes. If the language on the rating plate is not the language of your choice or the language of your country, replace it with the one supplied.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment.

Removing an obsolete appliance

To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home appliance collection centre. Before doing so, do the following:

• disconnect the appliance from the power mains;

• do not allow children to play with the appliance.

WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. This will also prevent pollution.

The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste. The product should be taken to an authorized collection centre for waste electric and electronic

equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect product removal. For detailed information on removal and processing of the product, please contact the relevant municipal body in charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the store where you bought the product.

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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES

• Install the appliance as speciﬁ ed in the instruction manual.

• Do not open the door more often than necessary.

• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is

unobstructed.

• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason,

have it replaced as soon as possible.

• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.

• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room

temperature.

• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

• To make use of the entire freezer compartment interior volume, remove some

of the drawers as described in the instruction manual.

• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre layer

of frost or ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.

• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that

the food is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the instructions).

• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots or vents.

• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them o to reduce power

consumption.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

SELECTING THE ROOM

• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate

correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval speciﬁ ed in the table. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance.

Class Temperature Relative Humidity

SN (subnormal) from +10 °C to +32 °C N (normal) from +16 °C to +32 °C ST (subtropical) from +16 °C to +38 °C T (tropical) from +16 °C to +43 °C

• Do not place an appliance in a room where temperature can drop to below 5 °C as this may cause abnormal appliance operation or failure!

• After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!

• Do not place the appliance near appliances or devices radiating heat, such as a cooker, a stove, a radiator, water heater etc., and do not expose it to direct sunlight. The appliance should stand at least 3 cm away from an electric or gas cooker or at least 30 cm away from an oil or solid fuel stove. If the distance between such source of heat and the appliance is smaller, use an insulating panel.

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Note: Place the appliance in a su ciently large room. There should be at least 1 m3 of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate in the appliance interior.

• At the base of the kitchen unit intended for building in the integrated appliance, there should be at least 200 cm2 free space, for adequate air circulation.

On the upper part of the appliance the air is coming out, so try not to cover

the opening for the outﬂ ow air.

Ignoring this caution may result in damage to the appliance.

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APPLIANCE PLACEMENT

Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two persons to avoid any personal injury or damage to the appliance.

> 90°

max

30 mm

• There should be a clearance of at least 5 cm between the appliance and any cupboard installed above it, in order to allow adequate cooling of the condenser unit.

• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not place it near sources of heat. If this cannot be avoided, install an insulation panel.

• The appliance must stand level or tilted slightly to the back. It should be stable and placed a solid base. At the front, the appliance is ﬁ tted with two adjustable feet that can be used to level the appliance. At the rear side, casters allow for easier installation of the appliance (only with some models).

• After you have levelled the appliance using the adjustable feet, adjust the additional foot for extra stability of the appliance.

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• The appliance may be free-standing or it may be placed next to a cupboard, a cabinet or a wall. If you place the appliance next to a cupboard, a cabinet or a wall, its power consumption may increase.

• There has to be a clearance of at least 50 mm between the appliance and any cabinet above it. To allow for adequate ventilation and cooling of the appliance, there has to be su cient clearance behind the appliance as well (see installation diagram).

• Take into account the space or clearance required to open the appliance door, in order to allow the drawers and shelves to be pulled out or removed (see installation diagram).

50 mm

636/707* mm

592/663* mm

(

)

* depending on the model ** model with integrated handle *** model with external/protruding handle

599 mm** 641 mm***

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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE

• Connect the appliance to the power mains using the power cord. The wall outlet should be ﬁ tted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance.

• The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the e ective standards and regulations. The appliance will withstand short-term deviations from the nominal voltage, but not more than +/- 6%.

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REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION

The direction in which the appliance door opens can be reversed. Note: Disconnect the appliance from the power mains before reversing the door opening direction.

Tools required:

Socket wrench No. 8, shaped screwdriver

Flat screwdriver Spanner No. 8

Note:

• If the appliance has to be tilted to allow access to parts on the bottom, ask another person for assistance or gently place the appliance on some soft padding to prevent damaging it. To reverse the opening direction, proceed as follows.

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1. Place the appliance in an upright position. Open the top door and remove

the door racks (to prevent damaging them during the procedure). Close the door.

2. Remove the top hinge cap (1). Be particularly careful not to damage the

connector (A). Unplug the connector (A).

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