Gebruik‐
saanwijzing
User Manual
Notice d'utili‐
sation
Benutzerin‐
formation
Koelkast
Refrigerator
Réfrigérateur
Kühlschrank
S4L120F
CONTENTS
Safety information 17
Safety instructions 19
Installation 21
Control panel 23
Daily use 24
Hints and tips 25
Care and cleaning 26
Troubleshooting 26
Noises 30
Technical data 30
Information for test institutes 30
CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following
data available: Model, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO:
Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information:
www.smeg.com/services/customer-service
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Subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of
incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions
in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
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• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
unload the appliance provided that they have been
properly instructed.
• This appliance may be used by persons with very
extensive and complex disabilities provided that they have
been properly instructed.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
General Safety
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
– Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments;
– By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other
residential type environments.
• To avoid contamination of food respect the following
instructions:
– do not open the door for long periods;
– clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with
food and accessible drainage systems;
– store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto
other food.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it off,
defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent
mould from developing within the appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation
WARNING! Only a qualified
person must install this
appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not use the appliance before
installing it in the built-in structure due
to safety manner.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate around
the appliance.
• At first installation or after reversing the
door wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power
supply. This is to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
• Before carrying out any operations on
the appliance (e.g. reversing the door),
remove the plug from the power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.
• Do not expose the appliance to the
rain.
• Do not install the appliance where there
is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too cold.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by
the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
Electrical connection
WARNING! Risk of fire and
electric shock.
WARNING! When positioning
the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
WARNING! Do not use multiplug adapters and extension
cables.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
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electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
electrical components (e.g. mains plug,
mains cable, compressor). Contact the
Authorised Service Centre or an
electrician to change the electrical
components.
• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
Use
WARNING! Risk of injury,
burns, electric shock or fire.
The appliance contains flammable
gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with
a high level of environmental compatibility.
Be careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit containing isobutane.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g.
ice cream makers) in the appliance
unless they are stated applicable by the
manufacturer.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant
circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the
room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic
parts of the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid
in the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products
in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the
condenser. They are hot.
Internal lighting
WARNING! Risk of electric
shock.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational status
of the appliance. They are not intended
to be used in other applications and are
not suitable for household room
illumination.
Care and cleaning
WARNING! Risk of injury or
damage to the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in the cooling unit. Only a qualified
person must do the maintenance and
the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the
appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water
collects in the bottom of the appliance.
Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use original
spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or nonprofessional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be
available for 7 years after the model
has been discontinued: thermostats,
temperature sensors, printed circuit
boards, light sources, door handles,
door hinges, trays and baskets. Please
note that some of these spare parts are
only available to professional repairers,
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and that not all spare parts are relevant
for all models.
• Door gaskets will be available for 10
years after the model has been
discontinued.
Disposal
WARNING! Risk of injury or
suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
INSTALLATION
WARNING! Refer to Safety
chapters.
WARNING! Refer to
installation instruction
document to install your
appliance.
• Remove the door to prevent children
and pets to be closed inside of the
appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation
materials of this appliance are ozonefriendly.
• The insulation foam contains
flammable gas. Contact your municipal
authority for information on how to
discard the appliance correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of the
cooling unit that is near the heat
exchanger.
WARNING! Fix the appliance
in accordance with installation
instruction document to avoid a
risk of instability of the
appliance.
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A
H1
W1
D1
W2
D2
W3
D3
90°
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Dimensions
Overall dimensions ¹
H1 mm 1218
W1 mm 548
D1 mm 549
¹ the height, width and depth of the
appliance without the handle and feet
Space required in use ²
H2 (A+B) mm 1261
W2 mm 548
D2 mm 551
A mm 1225
Space required in use ²
B mm 36
² the height, width and depth of the
appliance including the handle, plus the
space necessary for free circulation of the
cooling air
Overall space required in use ³
H3 (A+B) mm 1261
W3 mm 548
D3 mm 1071
³ the height, width and depth of the
appliance including the handle, plus the
space necessary for free circulation of the
cooling air, plus the space necessary to
5 cm
min.
200 cm
2
min.
200 cm
2
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allow door opening to the minimum angle
permitting removal of all internal
equipment
Location
To ensure appliance's best functionality,
you should not install the appliance in the
nearby of the heat source (oven, stoves,
radiators, cookers or hobs) or in a place
with direct sunlight. Make sure that air can
circulate freely around the back of the
cabinet.
This appliance should be installed in a dry,
well ventilated indoor position.
This appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperature ranging from 10°C to
43°C.
The correct operation of the
appliance can only be
guaranteed within the specified
temperature range.
If you have any doubts
regarding where to install the
appliance, please turn to the
vendor, to our customer service
or to the nearest Authorised
Service Centre.
It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply. The
plug must therefore be easily
accessible after installation.
Electrical connection
• Before plugging in, ensure that the
voltage and frequency shown on the
rating plate correspond to your
domestic power supply.
• The appliance must be earthed. The
power supply cable plug is provided
with a contact for this purpose. If the
domestic power supply socket is not
earthed, connect the appliance to a
separate earth in compliance with
current regulations, consulting a
qualified electrician.
• The manufacturer declines all
responsibility if the above safety
precautions are not observed.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the appliance must be
sufficient.
CAUTION! Refer to the
installation instructions for the
installation.
Door reversibility
Please refer to the separate document
with instructions on installation and door
reversal.
CAUTION! At every stage of
reversing the door protect the
floor from scratching with a
durable material.
CONTROL PANEL
Switching on
1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.
2. Turn the temperature regulator
clockwise to a medium setting.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the
temperature regulator to the "O" position.
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Temperature regulation
The temperature is regulated
automatically. However, you can set a
temperature inside the appliance yourself.
Choose the setting keeping in mind that
the temperature inside the appliance
depends on:
• room temperature,
• frequency of opening the door,
• quantity of food stored,
DAILY USE
CAUTION! This refrigerating
appliance is not suitable for
freezing foodstuffs.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of
various sizes, the door shelves can be
placed at different heights.
1. Gradually pull the shelf up until it
comes free.
2. Reposition as required.
• appliance location.
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable one.
To operate the appliance:
1. Turn the temperature regulator
clockwise to obtain a lower
temperature inside the appliance.
2. Turn the temperature regulator
counterclockwise to obtain a higher
temperature inside the appliance.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.
Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer to
ensure correct air circulation.
Vegetable drawer
There is a special drawer in the bottom
part of the appliance suitable for storage
of fruits and vegetables.
Temperature indicator
For proper storage of food the refrigerator
is equipped with the temperature indicator.
The symbol on the side wall of the
appliance indicates the coldest area in the
refrigerator.
If OK is displayed (A), put fresh food into
area indicated by symbol, if not (B), wait at
least 12 hours and check if it is OK (A).
If it is still not OK (B), adjust the setting
control to a colder setting.
OK
OK
A
B
HINTS AND TIPS
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Hints for energy saving
• Most efficient use of energy is ensured
in the configuration with the drawers in
the bottom part of the appliance and
shelves evenly distributed. Position of
the door bins does not affect energy
consumption.
• Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than necessary.
• Do not set too high temperature to save
energy unless it is required by the
characteristics of the food.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the temperature control is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice
formation on the evaporator. In this
case, set the temperature control
toward higher temperature to allow
automatic defrosting and to save
energy this way.
• Ensure a good ventilation. Do not cover
the ventilation grilles or holes.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
• The medium temperature setting
ensures good preservation of fresh
food.
Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf life
of food.
• Cover the food with packaging to
preserve its freshness and aroma.
• Always use closed containers for
liquids and for food, to avoid flavours or
odours in the compartment.
• To avoid the cross-contamination
between cooked and raw food, cover
the cooked food and separate it from
the raw one.
• It is recommended to defrost the food
inside the fridge.
• Do not insert hot food inside the
appliance. Make sure it has cooled
down at room temperature before
inserting it.
• To prevent food waste the new stock of
food should always be placed behind
the old one.
Hints for food refrigeration
• Fresh food compartment is the one
marked (on the rating plate) with
• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable
packaging and place it on the glass
shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly
(eliminate the soil) and place in a
special drawer (vegetable drawer).
• It is advisable not to keep the exotic
fruits like bananas, mangos, papayas
etc. in the refrigerator.
• Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes,
onions, and garlic should not be kept in
the refrigerator.
• Butter and cheese: place in an airtight
container or wrap in an aluminium foil
or a polythene bag to exclude as much
air as possible.
• Bottles: close them with a cap and
place them on the door bottle shelf, or
(if available) on the bottle rack.
• Always refer to the expiry date of the
products to know how long to keep
them.
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CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING! Refer to Safety
chapters.
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap to
remove the typical smell of a brand-new
product, then dried thoroughly.
CAUTION! Do not use
detergents, abrasive powders,
chlorine or oil-based cleaners
as they will damage the finish.
CAUTION! The accessories
and parts of the appliance are
not suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral
soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and
wipe them clean to ensure they are
clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
during normal use. The defrost water
drains out through a trough into a special
container at the back of the appliance,
over the motor compressor, where it
evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the
defrost water drain hole in the middle of
the refrigerator compartment channel to
prevent the water overflowing and dripping
onto the food inside.
For this purpose use the tube cleaner
provided with the appliance.
Period of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
period, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.
4. Leave the door open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING! Refer to Safety
chapters.
What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not op‐
erate.
The mains plug is not con‐
There is no voltage in the
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not suppor‐
The compressor operates
continually.
Many food products were
The room temperature is too
Food products placed in the
The door is not closed cor‐
Door is misaligned or inter‐
feres with ventilation grill.
Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by
There is too much frost and
ice.
The gasket is deformed or
Food products are not wrap‐
The appliance is switched
off.
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
mains socket.
ted properly.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
put in at the same time.
high.
appliance were too warm.
rectly.
The appliance is not level‐
led.
the door immediately after
closing.
mode.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
dirty.
ped properly.
Switch on the appliance.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
Connect a different electrical
appliance to the mains sock‐
et. Contact a qualified elec‐
trician.
Check if the appliance
stands stable.
Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.
Wait a few hours and then
check the temperature
again.
Refer to "Installation" chap‐
ter.
Allow food products to cool
to room temperature before
storing.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
Refer to installation instruc‐
tions.
Wait a few seconds between
closing and re-opening of
the door.
Close and open the door.
lamp" section.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
Wrap the food products bet‐
ter.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Appliance is fully loaded and
is set to the lowest tempera‐
ture.
Temperature set in the ap‐
pliance is too low and the
ambient temperature is too
high.
Water flows on the rear plate
of the refrigerator.
There is too much con‐
densed water on the rear
wall of the refrigerator.
Door was not closed com‐
Stored food was not wrap‐
Water flows inside the refrig‐
erator.
The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is
The temperature in the ap‐
pliance is too low/too high.
The door is not closed cor‐
The food products' tempera‐
Many food products are
The door has been opened
During the automatic de‐
frosting process, frost melts
on the rear plate.
Door was opened too fre‐
quently.
pletely.
ped.
Food products prevent the
water from flowing into the
water collector.
not connected to the evapo‐
rative tray above the com‐
pressor.
The temperature is not set
correctly.
rectly.
ture is too high.
stored at the same time.
often.
Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.
Set a higher temperature.
Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.
Set a higher temperature.
Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.
This is correct.
Open the door only when
necessary.
Make sure the door is
closed completely.
Wrap food in suitable pack‐
aging before storing it in the
appliance.
Make sure that food prod‐
ucts do not touch the rear
plate.
Attach the melting water out‐
let to the evaporative tray.
Set a higher/lower tempera‐
ture.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
Let the food products tem‐
perature decrease to room
temperature before storage.
Store less food products at
the same time.
Open the door only if neces‐
sary.
Problem Possible cause Solution
1
2
1
There is no cold air circula‐
tion in the appliance.
Make sure that there is cold
air circulation in the appli‐
ance. Refer to "Hints and
Tips" chapter.
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If the advice does not lead to
the desired result, call the
nearest Authorized Service
Centre.
Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with
a long-life LED interior light.
It is strongly recommended to
use original spare parts only.
Use LED bulbs (E14 base)
only. The maximum power is
shown on the lamp unit.
CAUTION! Disconnect the plug
from the mains socket.
1. Pull the left side of the lamp cover with
your fingers to unlock it. Remove the
cover by pulling it towards yourself.
2. Replace the bulb with one of the same
power and shape, specifically
designed for household appliances.
3. Install the lamp cover.
4. Connect the plug to the mains socket.
5. Open the door.
Make sure that the light switches on.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to
installation instructions.
3. If necessary, replace the defective
door gaskets. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
SSSRRR!
CLICK!
HISSS!
BRRR!
BLUBB!
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NOISES
TECHNICAL DATA
The technical information is situated in the
rating plate on the internal side of the
appliance and on the energy label.
The QR code on the energy label supplied
with the appliance provides a web link to
the information related to the performance
of the appliance in the EU EPREL
database. Keep the energy label for
reference together with the user manual
and all other documents provided with this
appliance.
It is also possible to find the same
information in EPREL using the link
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu
name and product number that you find on
the rating plate of the appliance.
See the link
detailed information about the energy
label.
INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES
Installation and preparation of the
appliance for any EcoDesign verification
shall be compliant with EN 62552.
Ventilation requirements, recess
dimensions and minimum rear clearances
shall be as stated in this User Manual at
Chapter 3. Please contact the
manufacturer for any other further
information, including loading plans.
and the model
www.theenergylabel.eu
for
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
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Recycle materials with the symbol . Put
the packaging in relevant containers to
recycle it. Help protect the environment
and human health by recycling waste of
electrical and electronic appliances. Do
not dispose of appliances marked with the
symbol with the household waste.
Return the product to your local recycling
facility or contact your municipal office.
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