FR 148 A 7 - Fridge SMEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FR 148 A 7 SMEG

Installation and use

Réfrigérateur

Installation etemploi

Kühlschrank

Safety - a good habit to get into.

ATTENTION

Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your appliance.

Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards (EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark (IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements. It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimination of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).

1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain or storms.
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refrigerate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use contained in this manual.
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or with wet hands or feet.
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or dangerously pinched or compressed.
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appliance, especially with wet hands because this could result in injury. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your

mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns.

1. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to break all electrical contact with the mains.
2. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside.
3. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunction, consult the chapter entitled "Is There a Problem? to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal components of the appliance.
4. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools are required for replacement.
5. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer.
6. At the end of the functional life of your appliance - containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit - the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump. For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation in charge of waste disposal.

Installation

To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumption, it is important that the appliance is installed correctly.

Ventilation

The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore, need to be ventilated properly. Avoid placing refrigerator in direct sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar appliance. Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this appliance.

During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.

Away from Heat

Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.

Electrical Connection and Earthing

Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located at the bottom left near the vegetable crisper, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with an

earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters.

Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where it is plugged in.

Insufficient power?

The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.

Before making the electrical connection ...

After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly.

For English Market only

The appliance is fitted with a continental 2-ein plug for factory testing. Before installation the plug should be cut off. The appliance is designed to be installed in a switched spur outlet fused at 13 Ampere. If the installation requires a 13 Ampere plug type to be fitted it should be conform to BSI 1363.

A closer look

Temperature regulation knob

Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator. The following settings are available:

• refrigerator OFF; 1 minimum cold temperature; 5 maximum cold temperature

You can position the knob on any of the settings from 1 - 5 as required. Remember that you can turn off your refrigerator by setting the knob to

Door Shelf for Food Products
Door Shelf for Holding Bottles
F Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Removable fruit/vegetable drawer cover
H Removable Shelves
Ice Unit Compartment

Container with Lid for Butter

Door Shelf with egg tray

Setting up Your Appliance

ATTENTION

After transport stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance.

Use these average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and to save energy.

Before storing food in your refrigerator wipe the interior with a solution of warm water and bicarbonate of soda.

After having plugged the appliance into the socket, make sure that the refrigerator light has turned on. Then turn the thermostat knob "A" to setting "3". After a couple of hours, you can place fresh food into the refrigerator.

Fill the ice trays and place them in the compartment "I".

Storage - getting the most out of your appliance.

Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment

Food Storage Time Location in the Refrigerator

Wrapped meat and cleaned fish (use plastic wrap or pack in plastic bags)	2 or 3 days	On the shelf above the vegetable crisper (which is the coldest area).
Fresh cheese 3 or 4 days		On the shelf above the vegetable crisper (which is the coldest area).
Eggs 1 month In special egg rack on door.
Butter, margarine On any shelf.
Cooked or precooked food (placer in air-tight containers and when cool store iB or 4 days On any shelf. refrigerator)
Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream pastries or 4 days On any shelf. bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes
Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt On special door shelves.
Fruits and legumes In vegetable crisper.

What Not to Store in the Refrigerator

Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks.

Bananas (they will turn black).

Citrus fruits.

Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).

• Air in the refrigerator circulates naturally so that colder, heavier air tends to descend towards the bottom. This is why meat and fish should be stored just above the crisper.

• Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will deteriorate quite quickly.

• Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer than fresh food.
• Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in the refrigerator.

Energy Saving Tips

Install the Appliance Correctly

This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.

- Correct Temperature Settings

Set the refrigerator temperature knob to one of the middle settings. Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively cold temperatures may ruin vegetables, cold cuts and cheese.

- Do Not Overfill Your Appliance

Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor.

- Keep the Door Closed

Open the refrigerator only when necessary; remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. To bring the temperature back to the proper level, the motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming a substantial amount of energy.

- Check the Seal on the Door

Keep the seal clean and soft so that it fits tightly against the door to ensure that no cold air is lost.

- Never Put Food in the Refrigeror while Still Hot

A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room temperature before storing.

Caring for Your Appliance

Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the general switch in your home).

Defrosting

WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit. Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed up the defrosting process, unless they have been recommended by the manufacturer.

It is advisable now and then to remove the frost which forms on the evaporator.

Take care to not use sharp objects for this purpose since they could pierce the refrigeration circuit and permanently damage the appliance.

Proper cleaning is very important in order to guarantee that the refrigerator operates efficiently and does not consume excess energy needlessly.

To defrost the evaporator completely, turn the thermostat knob to " (fig. 1). The water from the frost will collect in the special tray.

When finished, dry the tray and put it back in place. To start the appliance again, turn the thermostat knob to the appropriate setting.

Fig. 1

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed containers to store foods in order to prevent spills, stains and the formation of difficult to remove odours.

• Only use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the applianc. Clean the internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked in a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium bicarbonate at home, use a neutral soap.

• What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach or detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based products.

• All removable parts can be cleaned by soaking them in hot soapy water or detergent. Remember to dry them thoroughly before replacing them.

• Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not in use for any length of time, remember to clean the interior and dry thoroughly, leaving the door open to prevent the formation of odours and mould.

• Replacing the light bulb. The bulb for lighting the interior of the appliance is located at the back of the thermostat box. Unscrew the burned out bulb and replace it with another bulb with a wattage no higher than 15 Watt, follow the instructions illustrated in fig. 2.

Before carrying out this operation, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (to do so, turn off the general switch in the house or remove the plug for the appliance from the socket).

Fig. 2

Trouble Shooting

The Refrigerator does not Work

Check that:

The mains switch in your home is on.

The Appliance does not Refrigerate Properly

Check that:

• The door is shut properly and that the door seal is not damaged;
• The thermostat temperature knob is on the correct setting;
• The refrigerator has not been overfilled.

Food in the Refrigerator is too Cold

Check that:

The thermostat knob is on the correct setting.

The Motor Runs Continuously

Check whether:

• The door is not closed properly or has been left open;
  The room temperature is not too high.

The Appliance is Noisy

Check whether:

The appliance is perfectly level;
- The appliance has been installed between cabinets or other objects that vibrate or make noise.

Remember that the refrigerant in the cooling circuit causes a slight bubbling sound, even when the compressor is not running (this is quite normal).

If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and inform them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper (see examples in the figure below).

Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals.

Compartment fruits et legumes