FAB32RP1 - Réfrigérateur combiné SMEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FAB32RP1 SMEG

1 Instructions 26 T.1 General safety instructions 26 1.2 Manufacturer liability 27 1.3 Appliance purpose 27 1.4 Disposal 27 1.5 Identification plate 28 1.6 This user manual 28 1.7 How to read the user manual 28

2 Description 29 2.T General Description 29 2.2 Parts definition 29 2.3 Control panel 30 2.4 AVailable accessories 31

3 Use 33 3.1 Instructions 33 3.2 Preliminary operations 33 3.3 First use 33 3.4 Using the accessories 35 3.5 Using the refrigerator compartiment 37 3.6 Using the freezer compartiment 38 3.7 Noises during operation 39 3.8 Heated front surface 39 3.9 Tuming the appliance off 39 3.10 Food storage advice 40

4 Cleaning and maintenance 41 A.T Instructions A1 4.2 Cleaning the appliance 41 4.3 Defrosting 42 4.4 Replacing the lamp 43 4.5 What to do if... 43

5 Installation 45 5.1 Electrical connection 45 5.2 Positioning 45

We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for maintaining the appliance's aesthetic and functional qualities:

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1.1 General safety instructions

Risk of personal injury

Never touch the heating elements during use

Keep children under eight years of age at a safe distance if they are not constanily supervised

Children must never play with the appliance.

Switch the appliance off immediately after use.

Never try to put out a fire or flames With water: turn off the appliance and smother the flames with a fire blanket or other appropriate cover.

The appliance must never be cleaned by unsupervised children Have qualified personnel carry out installation and assistance interventions according to the standards in force

Do not modify this appliance.

Do not insert pointed metal objects {cutlery or utensils] into the slots in the appliance.

+ Do not try to repair the appliance yourself or without the intervention of a qualified technician

+_lfthe power supply cable is damaged, contact technical support immediately and they will replace it

Risk of damaging the appliance

+ Never rest sharp metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on the appliance during use.

+ Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents on glass parts (e.g powder products, stain removers and metallic sponges].

+ Do not seat on the appliance

+ Do not use steam jets for cleaning the appliance.

+ Do not obstruct ventilation openings and heat dispersal slots.

+ Do not use the appliance to cool rooms for any reason.

+ Always disconnect the appliance from the power grid in the event of a breakdown, maintenance, when replacing the light bulb or during

+ Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the bulb.

+ Do not rest any weight or sit on the open door ofthe appliance.

+ Take care that no objects are stuck in the doors.

1.2 Manufacturer liability

The manufaciurer declines all liability for

damage to persons or property caused by:

+ use ofthe appliance other than the one envisaged;

+_non-observance of the user manual provisions;

tampering with any part of the appliance: +_use of non-original spare parts.

1.3 Appliance purpose

+_ This appliance is for refrigeration and conservation of fresh and frozen foods in the home. Every other use is considered improper.

This appliance may be used by children aged at least 8 and by people of reduced physical and mental capacity, or lacking in experience in the use of electrical appliances, as long they are supervised or instructed by adults who are responsible for their safety.

+_ The appliance is not designed to operate with external timers or with remote-control systems.

X This appliance must be disposed of

separately from other waste P 2

= (Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/ E A

96/EC, 2003/108/EC]. The appliance does not contain substances in quantities sufficient to be considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance with current European directives.

To dispose of the appliance:

+ Cutthe power supply cable and remove it along with the plug.

Consign the appliance to the appropriate selective collection centres for electrical and electronic equipment waste, or deliver it back to the retailer when purchasing an equivalent product, on a one for one basis.

Our appliances are packed in non- 1.7 How to read the user manual polluting and recyclable materials.

This user manual uses the following reading

+ Consign the packing materials to the conventions: appropriate selective collection centres.

General information on this user manual, on safety and final

disposal. Description dE Description of the appliance and its accessories. Use 1.5 Identification plate Information on the use of the The identification plate bears the technical appliance and its accessories, data, serial number and brand name of the cooking advice. appliance. Do not remove the identification Cleaning and maintenance late À - P'aie for any reason Information for proper cleaning and 1.6 This user manual maintenance of the appliance.

This user manual is an integral part ofthe Installation appliance and must therefore be kept in its entirety and in an accessible place for the whole working life of the appliance.

Read this user manual carelully before using the appliance.

Information for the qualified technician: installation, operation and inspection.

1. Use instruction sequence.

+ Single use instruction.

4 Refrigerator compartment

2.2 Parts definition

For setting the temperature inside the

refrigerator and freezer compartments.

Refrigerator compartment

For storing fresh foods.

5 Defrost water outlet 6 Freezer compartment 7 Fridge door

The interior of the appliance is lit when the door is opened.

Fan Freezer compartment

Distributes the temperature and reduces For storing frozen foodk, freezing fresh condensation on the shelves and other foods and producing ice cubes. surfaces.

Defrost water outlet (static models only)

Atthe back of the fridge compartiment, under the refrigeration plate, there is a groove and a hole for collecting the water from defrosting. Check periodically that this opening is not blocked and clean it with a piece of stiff wire, if necessary.

2.3 Control panel 10 12 14

2.4 Available accessories

For storing fruit and vegetables, maintaining a constant humidity level.

For optimising fridge space and placing foodstuffs inside the refrigerator compartiment.

For storing frozen foods and foods to be frozen.

For storing bottles inside the refrigerator compartiment.

Door balconies and shelves

For storing foodstulfs in small containers. The shelf in the lower part of the door is useful for storing bottles. In some models, the internal part of he freezer door is also fitted with balconies for frozen foods which are handled more frequently {e.g. ice cream, already opened bags etc.]

Uselul for storing eggs, this can be positioned in various balconies and shelves in the freezer door, according to requirements.

For producing ice cubes; to be placed in the freezer compartment.

1. Plug the appliance into a wall socket. The and symbols are displayed on the rehrigerator and freezer temperature displays.

2. Press the freezer compartment ON/OFF button O {on the lefi] for 3 seconds to switch on the appliance. The respective green lights come on to indicate that the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartiment are on.

3. The values M] or the refrigerator

comparment [FJF}] and the freezer compartment appear on the displays. These values are displayed until the set temperatures are reached,.

3.2 Preliminary operations

1. Remove any protective film from the outside or inside of the appliance, including accessories.

2. Remove any labels [apart from the technical data plate] from the accessories and shelves.

3. Remove and wash all the appliance accessories (see 4 Cleaning and maintenance).

4. Use the corresponding temperature

buttons © to set the temperatures of the

fridge and freezer. The desired temperature will flash on the display.

5. After approximately 5 seconds of button inactivity, the actual temperature of the compartiment will be displayed.

The alarm sounds to warn of the following: The fridge door has been open for more than a minute {continuous buzzer with relative red light on]

+_ Press the alarm button (©) or close the fridge door to deactivate the buzzer and switch off the red light.

The temperature inside the refrigerator

or freezer compartment is too high

(intermittent buzzer, flashing display and

+ Press the alarm button (ce) to deactivate the buzzer.

+_The red light and the flashing temperaiure on the display turn off automatically when the relrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment reach the previously set temperature.

+_lFthe freezer compariment does not reach the required temperature within 24 hours of the alarm being turned off, it will sound again.

1. Press the alarm button ()) for 3 seconds to turn on the control lock. The

(HE) and E3 symbols flash for 3

2. Press the alarm button (te:) again for 3 seconds to turn it off.

3.4 Using the accessories

These can be positioned at different heights on the guides according to requirements. Each shelf has a safety fiting to prevent it from being accidentally removed. To extract them fully, lift up the front paït [1] and remove them (2).

May be positioned at different heights and installed with the front part raised so as to position the botlles at an angle. In order to store particularly long botlles, the bottle rack must be set at a height which will not prevent the door from being closed properly. To extract it fully, lift up the front part and remove it.

Door balconies and shelves

Suitable for storing eggs, butter, dairy products, conserves and other small food packages/containers. The lower part ofthe door has a shelf for bottles. Avoid placing ["= excessively heavy bottles on the shelf and

do not let them drop onto the bottom when inserting them.

Fruit and vegetable drawer

Located at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment, which is fited with a glass shelf to cover fresh foods that require constant humidity for optimum storage.

Fill the ice tray with cold water or other liquids. Place it horizontally in one of the freezer drawers. Close the freezer door and wait a few hours. When the water has fully frozen, remove the tray from the freezer compartiment and remove the ice for use.

For storing frozen foods and foods to be frozen. To remove them, pull them towards you and lift the front part of each drawer.

3.5 Using the refrigerator compartment

Arrange the foods on the various shelves,

taking care that they have an airtight

wrapping or cover. This precaution ensures

+_the flavour, moisture and freshness of the foodk is preserved;

*_any contamination of foods with odours or tastes from other foods can be avoided;

+_the humidity level inside the refrigerator is prevented from becoming too high as a result of the normal transpiration of food {especially fresh fruit and vegetables]. In some operating conditions [rise in ambient temperature and humidity, more frequent opening of the door] this might cause condensation to form on the shelves.

Super Cool Fridge Function

1. Press the fridge compartment Super Cool button. The corresponding orange indicator light comes on.

2. Alter 6 hours the Super Cool function turns off automatically. The refrigerator compartiment relurns to its previous setting.

Eggs, smoked meats, marinated

Foods, cheese max 10 days Root vegetables mox 8 days Butter mox 7 days postes fruit, ready meals, fresh mox 2 days Fish, minced meat, seafood max | day

3.6 Using the freezer compartment

Activate the Super Freeze freezer function 24 hours before freezing fresh foodbstuffs.

Super Freeze Freezer Function

1. Press the freezer compariment Super Freeze 4% button. The corresponding orange indicator light comes on.

2. When you wish to turn off the Super Freeze function, press the freezer compartiment Super Freeze button % again. The corresponding orange indicator light will turn off.

[Fitis not tumed off manually, the Super Freeze function will turn off automatically and the freezer compariment will return to its previous setting.

Place the fresh foodbstuffs in the freezer drawers.

. Freeze the foodstuffs in the middle drawer in the No-Frost freezer. After 24 hours, the foodstuffs may be moved to other drawers for storage.

Game max 6-8 months Pork max 4-6 months Mince max 4 months

Bread, desserts, cooked foods,

lean fish max 3 months

Sausages, oily fish max | month

Food must be consumed as soon as possible once defrosted,. Freezing foods preserves them, but it does not destroy any micro-organisms, which are activated after thawing, damaging the foods.

Partial defrosting lowers the nutritional value ofthe foodstuffs, particularly of fruit, vegetables and ready meals.

3.7 Noises during operation

The refrigerator and freezer compartiments are cooled by means of a compression system. In order to maintain the preset temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer compartments, the compressor comes into operation in response to the level of cooling required, and may operate continuously if necessary. When the compressor starts to function, it creates a buzzing noise which generally diminishes in intensity after a few minutes. Another normal operating noise ofthe appliance is a gurgling due to the coolant flowing through the pipes in the circuit. This noise is normal and does not indicate an appliance malfunction. IF it becomes too loud, this may mean that there are other causes. Checks must then be made to ensure that: +_ The refrigerator is properly levelled on the floor and does not vibrate when the compressor is in operation: if this is not the case, adjust the appliance's feet until it is level;

+_ The drawers, shelves and trays on the door are correcily positioned in their holders: ifthey are not, put them in correctly;

Botlles and containers on the various shelves are stable and not touching each other: otherwise, the vibration resulting from compressor operation could generate noise;

+_Do not position the fridge in such a way that it is in contact with furniture or other household appliances.

3.8 Heated front surface

There is a front surface heating system inside the cabinet to limit the formation of condensation around the door seal.

3.9 Turning the appliance off

Wihenever the appliance is to remain unused for long periods, it should be switched off.

1. Press the freezer compartiment ON/OFF button {on the left of the control panel} for 3 seconds. The respective green lights turn off to indicate that the refrigerator compartiment and the freezer compartiment are off.

2. The EE ond symbols are displayed on the refrigerator and freezer temperature displays.

3. Unplug the appliance from the wall socket.

4. Empty the compartments.

5. Once the freezer has fully defrosted, dry any residual accumulated moisture with a tea towel.

Leave the door ajar to ensure that moisture and stagnant air do not cause unpleasant odours.

a 3.10 Food storage advice

Practical energy saving advice

+ Correct use ofthe appliance, correct packaging of foodstulfs, a constant temperature and food hygiene have significant effects on the quality of storage.

Reduce the number of times that the doors are opened and the length of time they remain open to prevent the compartiments from heating up excessively.

Clean the condenser (rear of the refrigerator) periodically to prevent the appliance from losing efficiency.

Use the Super Freeze function only when strictly necessary.

Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartiment in order to make use ofthe cold stored in the frozen foods.

+ _ Always check the expiry date on the food packaging.

The foodstuffs must be stored in closed or pre-packaged containers and must not be able to emit or absorb moisture and odours.

Remove perishable products from the appliance if you are going away for a long period.

Refrigerator compartment door

+ Keep eggs, butter, cheese elc. in the upper and central parts.

+ Keep drinks, bottles, cans etc. in the lower part.

Refrigerator compartment

+ Keep conserves, wine, biscuits etc. in the upper part.

+ Keep dairy products, ready meals, pastries, fruit juices, beer etc. in the central part.

+_Keep meats, cold cuis etc. in the lower part.

Keep fresh and tropical fruit, vegetables, root vegetables etc. in the fruit and vegetable drawer.

+ _ The type of food, quantity and date of freezing should be marked on the container/packaging.

Use small containers, if possible already cold.

The quantity of fresh foods which can be frozen at the same time is listed on the nameplate inside the refrigerator compartiment.

Use suitable freezer bags, tinfoil, cling- film for use with food, and freezer containers.

+ Do not use paper bags, cellophane for non-food use, shopping bags or pre- used freezer bags.

+_Avoid frozen food coming into contact with fresh food to be frozen.

Freezer compartment door (only static models)

+ Keep bagged frozen vegetables, ice, ice cream etc.

4 Cleaning and maintenance

4.2 Cleaning the appliance

A special antibacterial protection on the appliance's interior walls prevents bacterial growth and keeps them clean. They must nevertheless be cleaned regularly in order to keep them in good condition.

Cleaning the outside of the appliance

*_The appliance may be cleaned with water or alcohol-based liquid detergents {e.g. window cleaning products].

Avoid aggressive detergents and rough sponges in order not to damage the surfaces.

Use a soft brush to remove dust and fume deposits from the condenser on the rear of the appliance.

+_ Clean the tank above the compressor.

Cleaning the inside of the appliance

*_ Clean the interior with diluted liquid detergent or with warm water with a little vinegar added.

+ _The door balconies and containers can be removed: tap them upwards with your fist, first on one side and then on the other in the insertion zone.

+ Remove any ice thicker than 3-5 mm. Do not use sharp objects or spray products.

Defrosting the refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compariment does not require defrosting, as any ice which forms on the refrigeration plate will melt when the compressor is idle.

ice thicker than 3-5 mm should form on the inside walls of the refrigerator compartment, turn off the appliance and defrost it manually.

The drainage channel opening for melted ice is located inside the refrigerator compartment under the refrigeration plate. Check regularly that it is not blocked by food scraps or anything else and clean it if necessary with a straw or stif wire.

Defrosting the freezer compartment

The freezer compartiment must be defrosted

when the thickness of the ice inside reaches

+ Place a container on the floor in front of the freezer compartment.

+_ Extract the drainage channel from the rear of the freezer to allow the water to flow out.

+ Remove the freezer drawers.

+ Do not use electrical devices {e.g. hair diyers) or sprays for defrosting, the plastic parts could be damaged.

+ _ Clean and dry the inside of the freezer compartiment.

+ _Replace the freezer drawers, plug the appliance back in and turn it on.

4.4 Replacing the lamp

1. Remove the bulb cover using a tool [e.g. a screwdriver).

2. Unscrew and remove the lamp.

3. Replace the lamp with one of the same ype.

4. Refit the cover: line up the teeth ofthe cover with the slots in the back of the lamp housing, then close the cover.

4.5 What to do if... The appliance does not work:

+ Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and that the main switch is turned on.

The compressor starts to function too often [M or functions continuously:

+_ The room temperature is too high.

+_The door is being opened too often or for too long.

+_The door is not closing/sealing properly.

The freezer is loaded with too many fresh foods.

Check that sufficient air can circulate around the sensor on the right-hand side ofthe refrigerator compartment.

Check that the back of the freezer is properly ventilated and that the condenser is not too dirty.

Excessive ice or condensation has built up

inside the refrigerator compartiment:

+_The door is being opened too often or for too long.

Hot foods have been placed inside the refrigerator compartment.

The foodkstuffs or containers are in contact with the rear wall.

+ _The door seal is damaged or dirty. Clean or replace it.

Water is forming inside the refrigerator compartment:

+ _The drainage channel or opening is

The refrigerator compartiment is not

+ The thermostat is set at too high a temperature.

*_The door is being opened too often or for too long.

+ The door is not closing/sealing properly.

+ The room temperature is too high.

The temperature inside the refrigerator

compartment is too cold and the foodstuffs

+ The thermostat is set at too low a temperature.

+ Foodkstuffs not contained in suitable containers or bags.

+_ Fruit and vegetables might be too wet. +_ Foodkstuffs placed against the rear wall of the refrigerator compartiment. Temperature inside freezer compartment not low enough to freeze foods properly:

+ The thermostat is set at too high a temperature.

The door is being opened too often or for too long.

The door is not closing/sealing properly.

The door seal is damaged or dirty. Clean or replace it.

The food to be frozen contains large quantities of sugar.

Excessive ice has built up inside the freezer compartiment:

+ _ The thermostat is set at too low a temperature.

+_ The room temperature is too high.

+_The door is being opened too often or for too long. + The door is not closing/sealing properly.

+ The door seal is damaged or dirty. Clean or replace it.

+_ Hot foods have been placed inside the freezer compartment. Door hard to open just after closing:

+_lfyou attempt to open the door again just after closing it (especially the freezer door, considerable strength is required. This is due to the vacuum created by the cooling ofthe warm air which has entered the freezer.

The doors are misaligned:

+ Check that the appliance is level.

+ _Level the appliance using its feet.

The following [CIRE on the display: + Call Technical Support.

1 Electrical connection

Check the grid characteristics against the data indicated on the plate. The identification plate bearing the technical data, serial number and brand name is visibly positioned inside the appliance. Do not remove this plate for any reason. Make sure that the plug and socket are ofthe same type.

Avoid using adapters and shunts as these could cause overheating and a risk of burns.

The plug must always be accessible when the appliance is installed.

Leave the refrigerator standing vertically for at least two hours before turning it on for the first time.

Fit is necessary to replace the power cable, this must be performed by an authorised technician from Technical Support Service.

Always install the refrigerator in a dry place with satisfactory ventilation. Depending on its climate class (stated on the nameplate inside the refrigerator compartment], the appliance can be used in different temperature conditions.

SN (Subnormal) + 10°C to + 32°C N INormal) + 16°C to + 32°C ST (Subtropical) + 18°C to + 38°C T (Tropical) + 18°C to + 43°C

+_ Install the appliance at least 3 cm away from electrical or gas cookers and at least 30 cm away from combustion heaters or radiators.

+_The appliance must not be installed near

heat sources. If this is not possible, suitable insulation must be used.

Ifinstalled underneath wall units, at least 5 cm clearance must be left.

Ensure that the appliance is located with sufficient space for the door to open and for the internal drawers and shelves to be removed, if necessary.

To allow proper cooling of the condenser, the refrigerator must not be placed too close to the wall. To prevent this, the appliance comes complete with two plastic spacers which must be fitted

to the top ofthe condenser.

Place the appliance on a stable and level floor. IFthe floor is not perfecily level, use the two adjustable feet on the front paït of the appliance.

The appliance has wo small wheels on the back to allow itto be moved and positioned more easily.

In any case, we recommend moving the appliance very careully in order to avoid damaging the floor [especially in the case of wooden floors].