Smeg RF1500PC Instructions Manual

GB

Instructions for Use

Refrigerator - Freezer

RF1500PC

Refrigerator - Freezer EN

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The appliance is intended solely for household
use.

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.

Before putting into use.................................... 2

Instructions for use
Mounting instructions
We care for the environment
Energy savings tips

Important......................................................... 3

Disposing of the worn out appliance

Placing and installation .................................. 4

Choosing the right place
Connection to power supply
Adjusting the height of the appliance

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

purpose for many years.

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.

Use..................................................................... 6

Storing fresh food
Freezing Fresh Foods
Storing Frozen Foods
Defrosting Frozen Food
How to make ice cubes

Maintenance and cleaning .............................. 8

Automatic defrosting of the refrigerator
Manual Defrosting of the Frezing Compartment
Cleaning the appliance
Switch off the appliance when not in use

Troubleshooting guide ..................................10

Operation control............................................ 6

Temperature selection

Before putting into use

• Before connecting the appliance to the power
mains, leave it stand for about 2 hours. This will
reduce the probability of malfunctions in the
cooling system due to transport and handling.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially the
interior (see Cleaning and Maintenance).

• If the interior accessories are not correctly
placed, rearrange them as described in the
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. As they were prepared for various
types/models of refrigerators, you may find
descriptions of functions and accessories that are
not available in your appliance.

Mounting instructions

Integrated appliances are equipped with
instructions for mounting the appliance into the
kitchen unit.

The appliance should be professionally mounted
by a qualified technician; mounting instructions are
for his use only.

We care for the environment

• Our appliances are distributed in packaging
made of environmentally friendly materials which
can be safely recycled, disposed off or
destroyed, with no effect on the nature
whatsoever.

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

• When your appliance finally wears out, please do
not burden the environment with it; call your
nearest authorized service agent (see Disposing
of the worn out appliance).

Energy savings tips

• Do not open the door too often, especially when
the weather is wet and hot. Once you open the
door, close it as soon as possible. This is
especially important if you have an upright
model.

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• Check periodically if adequate ventilation is
allowed (undisturbed circulation of air through
the bottom rail openings).

• Use higher thermostat settings only when
required or recommended.

Important

• Before putting fresh food into the appliance, let
the food cool down to room temperature.

• A layer of ice and frost will increase energy
consumption. Therefore, clean the appliance as
soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.

• If the gasket is damaged or if it does not provide
a tight seal, the energy consumption will be
substantially higher. To restore efficiency,
replace the gasket.

• Condenser at the bottom of the appliance must
always be clean and free of dust (see section

Cleaning of the Appliance

• Always comply with the instructions in sections
Positioning and Energy Saving Tips; otherwise
the energy consumption may be substantially
higher.

).

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

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

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

• 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 colour, 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.

• To protect the environment, 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 refrigeration system inside the
appliance.

• The refrigeration system of the appliance is filled with
refrigerant and oil. When the appliance is damaged,
handle it with care and dispose it of in compliance
with environment-protection regulations (see W e
Care for the Environment).

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

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

• Warning! Ventilation
slots on the appliance or
a built-in element must
always be clean and
unobstructed.

• Warning! Do not use
mechanical devices or

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tools to defrost the
refrigerator, nor any
other methods except for
those recommended by
the manufacturer.

• Warning! When
installing, cleaning, or
removing the appliance,
make sure the insulation
on the refrigeration
system parts is not
damaged. Thus you will
also prevent damage to
the environment.

• Warning! Do not use
electric appliances in the
refrigerator or freezer
interior, except for those
expressly allowed by the
refrigerator-freezer
manufacturer.

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

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.

Disposing of the worn out appliance

• When your appliance finally wears out, dispose

of it. If the appliance has a lock, break it to
prevent any accidents (danger of children getting
locked inside the appliance).

• The refrigeration system of the appliance is filled

with refrigerant and insulating substances which
should be treated and processed separately. Call
your nearest authorized service agent or
specialized servicing centre. If you cannot 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.

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Placing and installation

Choosing the right place

Place the appliance in a dry and regularly
ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature
depends on the model (class) of the appliance and
it 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 appropriate insulation.

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Class Ambient temperature

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

Connection to power supply

Use the cable and plug to connect the appliance to
the power supply socket with a ground terminal
(safety socket).
Required nominal voltage and frequency are
indicated on the rating plate.
The connections to the mains supply and earthing
have to be made according to currently relevant