Smeg FL130P User Manual
Refrigerator - Freezer GB
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 lower part of the appliance is refrigerator and is used
for storing fresh foods at the temperature of 0°C and higher.
The upper 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.
Before Putting Into Use................................................11
Instructions for Use
Mounting Instructions
We Care for the Environment
Tips for Energy Savings
Important......................................................................12
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance
Placing and Installation ...............................................12
Choosing the Right Place
Connection to Power Supply
Adjusting the height of the appliance
Description of the Appliance .......................................12
Before Putting Into Use
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, place it
on the location where it will later on be installed and leave it
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 of refrigerators therefore you might
find in it some functions that do not apply to your appliance and
description of the accesories that your appliance does not
include.
Operation Control.........................................................14
Temperature Selection
Use..................................................................................14
Storing Fresh Foods
Freezing Fresh Foods
Storing Frozen Foods
Defrosting Frozen Food
How to make ice cubes
Maintenance and Cleaning...........................................16
Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator
Manual Defrosting of the Frezing Compartment
Cleaning the Appliance
Switch Off the Appliance W hen Not In Use
Trouble-Shooting Guide...............................................17
• 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)
Tips for Energy Savings
• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the
weather is wet and hot. Once you open the door, mind to
close it as soon as possible. This is especially important if
you have an upright model.
• Check periodically if the appliance is provided with sufficient
cooling (undisturbed circulation of air through the bottom rail
openings).
Mounting Instructions
Integrated appliances are equipped with instructions for
mounting the appliance into the kitchen unit.
The appliance should be mounted by qualified technician and
instructions are for his use only.
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.
Instructions for Use
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• Use higher thermostat settings only when required or
recommended.
• 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.
Important
• Condenser at the bottom of the appliance must always be
clean and dust free (see Section Cleaning of the
Appliance).
• Always consider instructions stated in sections Positioning
and Energy Saving Tips, otherwise the energy consumption
is substantially higher.
• 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 appliances
(as for example with hair dryer) and never scrape the frost
layer with sharp objects. 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).
• In 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.
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 office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product
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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).
• To avoid pollution of the environment make sure not to
damage the hose at the bottom of the appliance.
Placing and Installation
Choosing the Right Place
Place the appliance in dry and regularly ventilated room.
Allowed ambient temperature depends on the model (class) of
the appliance and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance.
Never place the appliance near heat emitting devices (e.g.
cooker, radiator, water heater or 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.
Class Ambient temparature
SN (sub-normal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
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
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regulations. The appliance resists temporary voltage tolerance
up to -6 to +6 %.
Adjusting the height of the appliance
The appliance is equipped with four adjustable legs, so that the
height may be adjusted from 82 to 90 cm. The height must be
adjusted prior building the appliance into the opening slot, and
it should be set at such height that the top panel of the
appliance fits exactly below the kitchen worktop (see Mounting
Instructions).
Instructions for Use
Description of the Appliance
Refrigerator (A)
Refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for few days.
Freezer (B)
Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing already
frozen foods.
Opening the freezer door
Shelf (1)
The shelf may be placed randomly upon any of the guide slots
within the interior of the appliance. It is protected against
sliding out.
In case you may wish to alter the position of the shelf:
− lift the shelf by hand and pull it towards you until it
reaches the crack in the guide slot;
− at the guide interruption point the shelf may be adjusted
at random height;
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− select the height of your choice and push the shelf all
the way in to the rear end of the guide slot.
In case you may wish to remove the shelf from the appliance:
− lift the shelf by hand and pull it towards you until it
reaches the crack in the guide slot;
− at the guide interruption point lift the left side of the shelf
up and pull it out from the appliance in the inclined
position,
− reinsertion is carried out in the opposite procedure.
Glass shelves are protected with plastic edge frames.
Quickly perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the
coldest part of the shelves.
Defrost Water Outlet (2)
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.
Crisp tray and serving tray (3)
The tray at the bottom of the refrigerator is covered with the
serving tray. This cover protects the stored fruit and vegetables
from excessive drying.
Door Liner
The door liner consists of various shelves or holders used for
storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt as well as other
smaller packages, tubes, cans etc.
The lower shelf is used for storing bottles.
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Illumination in the Interior of the Refrigerator
The light for illuminating the interior of the appliance is on,
when the door is opened. The operation of the light does not
depend on the position of the thermostat knob.
Operation Control
The appliance is controlled with thermostat knob, situated in
the right upper part inside the appliance.
Turn the knob clockwise from STOP (0) position towards 7 and
backwards.
Temperature Selection
• Higher settings on the knob (towards 7) mean lower
temperatures (colder) in all three compartments of the
appliance. At higher settings temperature in the interior of
the appliance may even drop below 0°C.
When the ambient temperature is normal, we recommend
medium setting.
• Changes of the ambient temprature affect temperature in the
interior of the appliance (choose correct setting of the
thermostat knob).
Use
Storing Fresh Foods
Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct
temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will
substantially influence the quality of the food stored.
• Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly
packed as to prevent mixing various moisture degrees and
odors (in polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminium foil, wax
paper, or stored in covered containers or bottles).
• Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove the excessive
packaging (like yoghurt in multi-package).
• Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do not
touch each other (various odours may mix). Assure
adequate air circulation around packages.
• Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive substances.
• Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in
tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.
• Food should not touch the rear wall of the refrigerator!
• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon and orange
peel, acid in butter etc. can cause damages when in contact
with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time.
• Foods should be cooled down before storing.
• In STOP (0) position the appliance does not operate (the
cooling system is switched off), yet power supply is not
interrupted (the light is on, when you open the refrigerator
door).
• Temperature in the refrigerator and in freezing compartment
depends on the frequency of opening the door as well.
• Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the coldest
parts of the refrigerator.
• Try not to open the door too often.
• Set the thermostat to the setting where lowest temperatures
are reached. Set the thermostat gradually as to avoid
freezing of the foods.
Use a thermometer and measure the temperature in the
individual compartments. Place the thermostat in a glass
vessel filled with water. Temperature readings are most
reliable few hour after steady state is reached.
• Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that
something is wrong with foods or that your refrigerator needs
cleaning. Unpleasant odor can be eliminated or reduced by
washing the interior of the refrigerator with a mild solution of
water and vinegar. We also recommend using activated
carbon filters to clean the air or to neutralize odors.
• If you plan a longer journey, make sure to remove quickly
perishable articles of food out of the appliance before you
leave.
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Instructions for Use
Fresh Food Storage Time in the Refrigerator
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Article of food Storage time (days
Butter +++++++=====
Eggs ++++++++++====
Meat: fresh uncut + + =
chopped + =
smoked ++++++++++====
Fish + =
Marinade + + + + + + + + + + = = = =
Root ++++++++======
Cheese + + + + = = = = = = = = = =
Sweets + + = = = =
Fruit ++========
Prepared dishes + + = =
Legend: + reccomended storage time = possible storage time
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Freezing Fresh Foods
• Carefully select food you intend to freeze; it should be of
adequate quality and suitable for freezing.
• Use correct packaging and wrap it right.
− The packaging should be air tight and shouldn't leak
since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and
dehydration of foods.
− Foils and bags should be soft enough to tightly wrap
around the foods.
• Mark packages with following data: kind and amount of
foods and the date of loading.
• It is most important that the food is frozen as quickly as
possible. Therefore we recommend the size of the package
not to be too large and to be cooled before loading into the
freezer.
• The amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer
within 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate (freezing
capacity). If the loaded amount is too large, the quality of
freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods.
Freezing Procedure
• Before it starts freezing, set the thermostat to the position 57 for 24 hours. 24 hours from the time when fresh food was
put in the appliance turn the thermostat dial to the operating
temperature (see temperature selection).
• The next time you want to freeze fresh foods, repeat the
freezing procedure and be careful that packages with fresh
foods do not touch frozen packages.
• For freezing smaller amount of foods (up to 1 kg) there is no
need to change the thermostat setting (see Temperature
Selection).
Storing Frozen Foods
Store the frozen food in the freezer.
Commercially Frozen Foods
The storage time and the recommended temperature for
storing commercially frozen foods are indicated on the
packaging. For storing and using consider the manufacturer's
instruction. When shopping, be careful and choose only
adequately packed foods provided with complete data and
stored in freezers where the temperature is not higher than 18°C. Do not buy packages of food covered with frost layer.
This indicates that the package was thawed before at least
once. Be careful that packages don't start to thaw, as the
temperature raise reduces the quality of foods.
Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods
Food Storage time (in months
Vegetable +++
Fruit +++
Braed, Pastries +
Milk +
Redy-made meals +
Meat: Beef +++
Veal +++
Pork + + +
Poultr
Game + + +
Minced meat +
Smoked sausages +
Fish: lean +
fat +
Offal +
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Defrosting Frozen Food
Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as
possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy
microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and
make foods perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of foods,
especially of fruits, vegetables and ready-made meals.
How to make ice cubes
Recommended thermostat position for ice making is on the
middle setting.
Fill two thirds of the ice tray with cold water or any other liquid
convenient for freezing.
Insert the ice tray into the guides or on the cooling plate.
Time required for the ice to form, largely depends on ambient
temperature, thermostat setting and on how often you open the
door.
It usually takes 2-6 hours (depends on which model of
refrigerator you have).
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With smaller refrigerators we recommend you make a stock of
ice cubes (store them in a separate plastic box).
The easiest way to empty the ice tray is to turn the tray around,
pour it with cold water and slightly twist it (bend it).
Maintenance and Cleaning
Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator
The refrigerator requires no defrosting, since the ice at the rear
wall melts automatically. Ice, formed at the rear end during the
operation of the compressor, melts when the compressor is off,
and water drops slide downwards through the hole in the rear
wall o the condenser collecting receptacle, placed at the
bottom of the appliance.
Manual Defrosting of the Frezing Compartment
When the frost and ice layer in the frezing compartment is 3-5
mm thick, you should clean the freezer.
• Turn the thermostat knob to STOP (0) position, and
disconnect the power supply. Empty the compartment and
take care that the packages remain frozen.
• Melted water, collected at the bottom of the appliance,
should be mopped with an absorbing cloth.
• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may cause damage
to the plastic parts and may be hazardous to health.
Cleaning the Appliance
Disconnect the power supply before cleaning the
appliance.
Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents as you can
damage the surface. Be careful to remove any cleanser agent
remaining after cleaning.
• Clean the exterior with water and detergent.
Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth and an
alcohol based cleaning agent (for example glass cleaners).
You may also use alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alcohol).
The application of abrasive and specially aggressive
cleaners, such as the stainless steel cleaners, is not
appropriate for the cleaning of plastic and coated parts.
• Remove the detachable accesories in the interior of the
appliance and clean it with water and liquid detergent.
Plastic parts cannot be washed in washing machine.
• Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm water, in
which you added one or two spoonfuls of vinegar.
• The air openings in the bottom rail should be cleaned or
vacuumed periodically.
Periodical cleaning of the condenser
In order to optimize the operation of the appliance and
save energy, it is recommended to clean periodically the
dust from the condenser at the back of the appliance.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains prior the
commencement of cleaning!
• Empty the contents of the appliance.
• Remove the supporting panel from the bottom of the kitchen
cabinet.
• Remove the screws fixing the appliance to the kitchen
worktop.
• Pull the appliance out and expose the condenser at the back
of the appliance.
• Unscrew the screws from the condenser bonnet and remove
the bonnet.
• Clean the dust and dirt from the condenser.
After cleaning return the appliance to its place, plug in the
mains power cord and fill with food.
Cleaning of the condenser
Dust from the condenser should be vacuumed in the
following manner:
− push the finger through the opening in the bottom rail
and release the fastener;
− pull the rail towards you and remove it;
− remove the bottom board of the kitchen cabinet
− pull the condenser dish out;
− use the vacuum cleaner to clean the dust from the
condenser;
− replace the condenser dish and the bottom rail in the
opposite order.
After cleaning, connect the appliance to power supply and
reload the packages.
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