Smeg FC33S User Manual

Refrigerator - Freezer

Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve

the purpose for many years.

Refrigerator with freezer is for domestic use
only.

The upper part of the appliance is refrigerator

and is used for storing fresh foods at the
temperature of 0°C and higher.
The lower part is freezer and is used for
freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods for
longer periods of time (up to one year, depending
on the kind of foods you store). The compartment
is marked with four stars.

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Refrigerator - Freezer................................... 45

Before Putting Into Use ................................ 46

Instructions for Use
We Care for the Environment
Tips for Energy Savings

Important....................................................... 47

Placing and Installation................................ 48

Choosing the Right Place
Placing the Appliance
Connection to Power Supply

Description of the Appliance........................ 49

Refrigerator (A)
Freezer (B)

Instructions for Use

Operation Control ......................................... 51

Temperature Selection

Use................................................................... 51

Storing Fresh Foods
Freezing Fresh Foods
Storing Frozen Foods
Ice Making

Changing the Direction of Opening

the Door.......................................................... 54

Maintenance and Cleaning........................... 55

Manual Defrosting of the Freezer
Cleaning the Appliance

Trouble-Shooting Guide ............................... 56

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Before Putting Into Use

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• Before connecting the appliance to the mains
supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours, which
will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in the
cooling system due to transport handling.

• Clean the appliance, and be thorough,
especially in the interior (See Cleaning and
Maintenance).

• In case the interior accessories are not
correctly placed, rearrange them as described
in chapter Description of the Appliance.

Instructions for Use

These instructions for use are intended for the
user. They describe the appliance and its correct
and safe use. They were prepared for various
types/models of appliances therefore you may
find in it description of some functions and
accesories that your appliance does not have.

We Care for the Environment

• Our products use environmentally friendly
packaging, which can be either recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner. To this end, individual packaging
materials are clearly marked.

• These instructions are printed either on
recycled paper or chlorine free bleached paper.

• When your appliance finally wears out, please
try not to burden the environment with it; call
your nearest authorised service agent. (See
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance)

• Always consider instructions stated in sections
Positioning and Energy Saving Tips, otherwise
the energy consumption is substantially higher.

Tips for Energy Savings

• This is especially important if you have an
upright model.

• Every now and then check if the appliance is
sufficiently ventilated (adequate air circulation
behind the appliance).

• Set thermostat to lower settings as soon as
possible (depends on the amount of food
loaded, ambient temperature etc).

• Before loading the appliance with packages of
fresh foods, make sure they are cooled to
ambient temperature.

• Ice and frost layer increase energy
consumption, so do clean the appliance as
soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.

• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that
the sealing is poor, the energy consumption is
substantially higher. To restore efficiency,
replace the gasket.

• The condenser on the rear wall should be
always clean, free of dust or any impurities.

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Important

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• If you have bought this appliance to replace an
old one equipped with a lock that cannot be
opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure that
the lock is broken. This will make it impossible
for children to lock themselves inside the
appliance and suffocate.

• The appliance must be correctly connected to
the mains supply. (see: Connecting to the
Mains Supply).

• Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the
appliance operates, especially not with wet
hands, because the skin may stick to the cold
surfaces.

• Do not freeze bottles containing liquid,
especially not soft drinks, such as mineral
water, sparkling wine, beer, cola etc., because
liquid expands during freezing and the glass
bottle is very likely to blow up.

• Do not eat frozen food (bread, fruit,
vegetables), because you can get frostbites.

• If the food has strange smell or color, throw it
away, because it is very likely that it is spoiled
and therefore dangerous to eat.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before repairing it (only a qualified
technician should repair it), before cleaning and
before replacing the light bulb.

• Do not defrost the appliance with other electric
devices (hair dryer etc.) and never scrape the
ice or frost layer with sharp tools. Use only
enclosed tools or tools recommended by the
manufacturer.

• For the sake of environment protection - be
careful not to damage the rear wall of the
appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes - for
example when moving the appliance) or any
part of the refrigerating system inside the
appliance.

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the
appliance is damaged, handle it with care and
dispose it of in compliance with environmental
protecting precautions. (See We Care for the
Environment).

• Heating element incorporated in the appliance,
all around the rim, is controlled by the operation
of the compressor and it prevents the door
gasket to freeze on to the freezer housing.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or his service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.

• The rating plate is inside the appliance or
outside on the rear wall.

Storing Time During Power Supply
Interruption

Do not open the freezer in case of failure or
power supply interruption! In case the interruption
is extended over longer period of time (16 hours),
take food out of the freezer and use it, or make
sure that is sufficiently cooled (perhaps you have
an extra appliance).

Disposing of the Worn Out
Appliance

• When your appliance finally wears out, dispose
it of. If the appliance has a lock, break it, in
order to prevent eventual accidents (danger of
children get locked inside the appliance).

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and insulating substances
which should be separately treated and
processed. Call your nearest authorised service
agent or specialised servicing centre. If you
don't find one, contact your local authorities or
your distributor. Be careful not to damage the
tubes on the rear wall of the appliance (danger
of pollution).

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Placing and Installation

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Choosing the Right Place

Place the appliance in a dry and regulariy
ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature
depends on the model (class) of the appliance
and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance.
If you have amodel with integrated switch for
intensive cooling, consider the instructions in
chapter "Temperature selection".
Never place the appliance near heat emitting
devices (e.g. cooker, radiator, water heater or

Class Ambient temparature

SN (subnormal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (sub-tropical) from + 18°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 18°C to + 43°C

Placing the Appliance

• Place the appliance firmly on a solid base.
Some appliances have adjustable feet on the
front side; use them to level the appliance.

similar devices) and do not expose it to direct
sunlight.
The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm
away from the electric or gas cooker and at least
30 cm away from the oil or coal stove. If this is
not possible, use an appropriate insulation.
Behind the appliance there should be free space
at least 200 cm²
the high kitchen units should be at least 5 cm
away from the appliance in order to assure
adequate ventilation of the condenser unit.

Connection to Power Supply

Connect the appliance with the cable and plug to
the power supply socket outlet with a ground
terminal (safety socket).
Required nominal voltage and frequency are
indicated on the rating plate.
The connection to the mains supply and earthing
have to be made according to current standards
and regulations. The appliance resists temporary
voltage tolerance up to -15 to +10 %.

wide and above the appliance

• Two spacers attached to the appliance must be
fitted onto the upper edge of the condenser,
thus preventing the appliance from being
installed too close to the wall. Spacers are
manufactured for all-purpose function
depending on the distance of the condenser
from the wall. Therefore turn spacers
correspondingly and fix them to the appliance.

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Description of the Appliance

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Refrigerator (A)

Refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for few
days.

Shelf (1)

(number depends on the model)

Shelf can be optionally placed on the guides
inside the appliance. It is protected against pulling
out. If you want to remove it, slightly lift up the
back part and pull it out. Quickly perishable food
should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest part
of the shelves.

Bottle rack

(only some models have it)

Bottle rack (number depends on model) is
intended for storing the bottles. There are two
installation positions available (horizontal or lifted
in the front) thus enabling the positioning of
bottles on the stopper as well.
It is protected against pulling out. If you want to
pull it out, simply lift its rear part and pull it
towards you.

Warning!

If the door contains storing shelves, install the
rack in such position that the length of the bottles
will not hinder the closing of the door.
The rack may carry 9 bottles of 0,75 l or more at
the maximum (total weight max. 13 kg) – note the
label underneath the thermostat box inside the
appliance.

Defrost Water Outlet (2)

The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with
cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall. Under
the plate there is a channel and an outlet for
defrost water.
Regularly check the defrost water outlet and the
channel, because they should never be clogged
(as for example with food rests). If clogged, use a
plastic straw and clean it.

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