Smeg FL227, FL167, FI227B, FL227A User Manual

Instructions for Use

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 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 56-58
Placing and Installation 59
Description of the Appliance 60-61
Operation Control 62
Use 63-66
Maintenance and Cleaning 67-68
Trouble-Shooting Guide 69-70

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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.

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.

• 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.

• Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated

(adequate air circulation behind the appliance).

• 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. (except for the soup)

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• 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.

• Always consider instructions stated in sections Positioning and

Energy Saving Tips, otherwise the energy consumption is
substantially higher.

Important

• 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. Do not use sharp object for defrosting
the appliance. Use only enclosed tools or tools recommended by the
manufacturer.

• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and

oil, so when the appliance is damaged, handle it with care and

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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.

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

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.

Class Ambient temparature

SN (sub-normal) 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

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.
Behind the appliance there should be free space at least 200 cm² wide
and above the appliance 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 %.

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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.

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.
Glass shelves (some models only have them) are protected with plastic
spacers. Before pulling the shelf out, spacers must be moved towards
you. Spacers can be also removed, however, it is better to keep them
for any later transport.
Quickly perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest
part of the shelves.

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Bottle rack

(in some models only)
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)

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.

Fruit and Vegetable Container (3)

The container is on the bottom under the glass shelf and is used mainly
for storing fruits and vegetables. It provides adequate humidity which
has favourable effect on food stored.

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.

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.

NOTE:

• The appliance can be equipped with various accesories, depending

on the model of the appliance.

• Various accesories (spice container, tube holder or additional shelves

and drawer partitions) can be bought in authorized centres.

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