Smeg FC326XNF, FC376XNF, FC326PNF User Manual

Instructions for use

Upright refrigerator - freezer

Thank you for your conﬁ dence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.

Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) is combined from two parts: top part is refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer.

Refrigerator is used in households for storage of fresh food at temperatures above 0°C). Freezer is used in households for freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food for up to one year

(depending on the type of food).

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Before ﬁ rst operation .................................................. 3

Description of the appliance ......................................5

Installation and connection ........................................ 7

Reverse door swing ..................................................9

Control panel - appliance with electronical

regulation ................................................................... 10

Control panel - appliance with mechanical

regulation ...................................................................18

Recommended distribution of food ........................ 20

Storing fresh food ...................................................21

Storage of food in the COOL´N´FRESH ................... 23

Freezing and storage of frozen food .......................23

Defrosting the appliance ........................................... 25

Cleaning ..................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting guide .............................................. 27

Noise level .................................................................. 28

Before ﬁ rst operation

• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant safety standards; however, it is recommended that persons with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons with inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the appliance without due supervision. The same recommendation applies to minors using the appliance.

• Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. They describe the appliance and provide instructions for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared for different types and models of the appliance so they may contain descriptions of functions and components your appliance may not have.

Instructions also contain the NO FROST freezer version, with integrated fan and automatic

defrost.

• Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during transport.

• Door corners are ﬁ tted with protective spacers. Remove the spacers and replace them with the attached pegs (certain models only).

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it in upright position for about 2 hours. This will reduce possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system resulting from prior transport and handling.

• The appliance must be connected to the mains supply in accordance with the standing regulations and local requirements.

• The appliance must not be used in open air or exposed to weather precipitation.

• Always disconnect the appliance from power supply (pull the power cord from wall socket) before cleaning and before replacing the light bulb.

• If the power supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid hazard it must be replaced by the service or by qualiﬁ ed personnel.

• In event of long periods without use, switch off the appliance off with the ON/OFF button and disconnect it from mains supply. Empty the appliance, clean the interior and leave the door ajar.

• For the protection of environment, please contact local Borough or Council for correct disposal arrangements.

• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which can be recycled, recovered or disposed without threat to the environment.

• Never let the children play with the appliance.

• Self closing door hinge (certain models only) pulls the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing the door to remain ajar. Equally it limits the door opening angle and prevents damage to adjacent elements.

• Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is not suitable for your language, replace it with the attached one.

• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in element should always be kept clean and unobstructed.

• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories when thawing the refrigerator, except for those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.

• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.

• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the appliance, except for those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.

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The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city ofﬁ ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Appliance description (equipment may vary with model)

A Refrigerator (traditional and

NO FROST appliance)

1 Control panel

2 Fan*

3 Interior illumination light

4 Shelf (adjustable height)

5 Foldable egg tray (closed 6,

open 12 eggs)

6 Crisp tray

7 Door trays (options: deep,

shallow, cover or no cover)*

8 Bottle tray with holder*

15 Leg*

16 Wheel*

B Freezer

9 Freeze drawer*

10 Storage drawer

11 Storage drawer

12 Door tray*

13 Ice tray*

14 Defrost water groove*

B Freezer

9 Storage drawer*

10 Freeze drawer

11 Storage drawer

(traditional appliance)

(NO FROST appliance)

• Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model.

• Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance, open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are ﬁ tted with pull-out slide guides which facilitate opening. Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear end and pulling out inclined under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.

• Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear end and pulling out inclined under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.

* Only with some models, equipment may vary with model.

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A Refrigerator

1 Control panel

2 Fan*

3 Interior illumination light

4 Shelf (adjustable height)

5 Foldable egg tray (closed 6,

open 12 eggs)

6 Crisp tray

7 Door trays (options: deep,

shallow, cover or no cover)*

8 Bottle tray with holder*

15 Leg

16 Wheel

B Freezer

9 Freeze drawer

10 Storage drawer

11 Storage drawer

12 Door tray*

13 Ice tray*

14 Defrost water groove*

• Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model.

• Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance,

open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are ﬁ tted with pull-out slide guides which facilitate opening. Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear end and pulling out inclined under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.

• Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear end and pulling out inclined

under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence. * Only with some models, equipment may vary with model.

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Installation and connection

Selecting the locationSelecting the location

Positioning the

Positioning the appliance

appliance

• Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the rating plate.

Class Ambient temperature

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

Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid injuries or damage to the appliance.

• Place the appliance ﬂ atly and ﬁ rmly on a solid base. The appliance is ﬁ tted with adjustable feet on the front side, used to level the appliance. Rear side of the appliance is ﬁ tted with wheels (certain models only) facilitating the positioning of the appliance at the preselected place.

• The element above the appliance must be at least 5 cm away to allow sufﬁ cient cooling of the condenser.

• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat sources. If this is not possible, install insulation plate between the appliance and adjacent heat source.

• Bottom front corners of the appliance is ﬁ tted with handles to facilitate moving (certain models only). The appliance may stand independently or adjacent to a furniture element or wall. Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door, to avoid damage to the appliance or personal injury. Also leave ample space for extracting shelves (see installation diagram).

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Connecting to power

Connecting to power supply

supply

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Remark: * Applies to OLD TIMER appliances (in the model marking

…O…).

• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains power. Wall outlet must be ﬁ tted with ground terminal (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance.

• Mains power connection and grounding must be in accordance to standing regulations and local requirements.

The appliance is able to accommodate minor temporary voltage ﬂ uctuations, which do not exceed -6% to +6%.

Reverse door swing

Required tools: socket spanner nr. 8, screwdriver, torx 25.

Caution! After unscrewing of before ﬁ xing hinges, hold the door to prevent it from falling and damaging.

1. Remove upper hinge cover (save it for eventual later use),

2. Unscrew upper hinge screws and remove the upper door from

3. On the bottom side of the upper door unscrew the swing

4. Unscrew the forced door closure system (B) and ﬁ x it to the

5. Unscrew middle hinge screws, remove the door from bottom

6. Loosen the screws ﬁ xing the leg supports (certain models

7. Tilt the appliance backward (max. 35°) to lean to the rear

7.1. Tilt the appliance backwards (max. 35°) to lean on the

Loosen three screws holding the bottom hinge (save the

8. Repeat the procedure 3 and 4 on the bottom door. In case

9. Proceed with the assembly procedure in opposite sequence.

remove also the cover on the opposite side of the upper hinge cover (on the opposite side you will insert the attached cover during the assembly), and remove the cover on the opposite side of the upper part of the door.

the middle hinge.

stopper screws and remove the stopper (A). Keep this for eventual use later on. Fix the attached stopper with its bearing on the opposite side of the door.

opposite side of the door (certain models only).

hinge.

only), then continue the procedure either under cf. 7 or 7.1, depending on the model of the appliance.

side of the cabinet. Unscrew the leg support screws (C) - left and right, and remove the leg support cover (D) and place it to the opposite side. Unscrew and remove, then reciprocally replace the position of end switch (E) and decorative peg (F) (for models with forced door closing system). Unscrew three screws ﬁ xing the bottom hinge (save the hinge for later use), and ﬁ x the attached bottom hinge on the opposite side.

housing at the back.

hinge for eventual subsequent door swing change). On the opposite side afﬁ x the attached bottom hinge. Plug the holes left after the replacement with relevant pegs.

there is no bottom door limit peg, transfer the bearing (G) and washer to the opposite side of the door.

Remark:

• At OLD TIMER appliances (in the model marking …O…) alteration of door opening direction is not possible.

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