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USER MANUAL FA390X4 SMEG

enTable of Conte nts Instruction for Useen Safety and warning information Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully! They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance. The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner. Technical safety This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally-friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite. If damage has occurred ■ Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance, ■ thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes, ■ switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug, ■ inform customer service. The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated. Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air mixture in rooms which are too small. The room must be at least 1 m³ per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk. Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only. Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements. A extension cable may be purchased from customer service only. Important information when using the appliance ■ Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Risk of explosion! ■ Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance! The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock! ■ Do not use pointed or sharp-edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubing. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries. ■ Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion! ■ Do not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc.en

■ Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable. ■ Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position. ■ Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will become porous. ■ Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance. ■ People (childern incl.) who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions. ■ Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may explode! ■ Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth. Risk of low-temperature burns! ■ Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc. Risk of low-temperature burns! Children in the household ■ Keep children away from packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film! ■ Do not allow children to play with the appliance! ■ If the appliance features a lock: keep the key out of the reach of children! General regulations The appliance is suitable ■ for refrigerating and freezing food, ■ for making ice. This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment. The appliance is suppressed according to EU Directive 2004/108/EC. The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks. This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335-2-24). Information concerning disposal

• Disposal of packaging The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. All utilised materials are environmentally safe and recyclable. Please help us by disposing of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.

• Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.en

2. Cut off the power cord and discard

with the mains plug.

3. Do not take out the trays

and receptacles: children are therefore prevented from climbing in!

4. Do not allow children to play with

the appliance once it has spent its useful life. Danger of suffocation! Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal. Scope of delivery After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit. If you have any complaints, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer service. The delivery consists of the following parts: ■ Free-standing appliance■ Bag containing installation materials■ Interior fittings (depending on model)■ Operating instructions■ Installation manual■ Customer service booklet■ Warranty enclosure■ Information on the energy consumption and noises This appliance is identified according to the European guideline 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE. The directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return and re-use of old appliances.

Ambient temperature and ventilation Ambient temperature The appliance is designed for a specific climate class. Depending on the climate class, the appliance can be operated at the following temperatures. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. Fig. , Note The appliance is fully functional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class. If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a temperature of +5 °C. Ventilation Fig. 3 The air on the rear panel and on the side panels of the appliance heats up. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigerating unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilation openings! Connecting the appliance After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system. Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning the appliance”). Electrical connection The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance. The appliance complies with the protection class I. Connect the appliance to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor. The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse. For appliances operated in non- European countries, check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply. This information can be found on the rating plate. Fig. , ã=Warning Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs. Our appliances can be used with mains and sine-controlled inverters. Mains- controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid. Climate class Permitted ambient temperature SN +10 °C to 32 °C N +16 °C to 32 °C ST +16 °C to 38 °C T +16 °C to 43 °Cen

Getting to know your appliance Please fold out the illustrated last page. These operating instructions refer to several models. The features of the models may vary. The diagrams may differ. Fig. 1

• Not all models. Controls Fig. 2 Note When the appliance is not used for some time, the display on the fascia switches to ECO mode. 1-8 Controls 9 Light switch 10 Light (LED) 11 Air outlet opening 12 Shelf in the refrigerator compartment 13 Vegetable container 14 Chiller container 15 Freezer drawer 16 Freezer shelf 17 Height-adjustable feet 18 Egg rack 19 Butter and cheese compartment * 20 Active carbon filters 21 Bottle holder * 22 Shelf for large bottles 23 Ice block/Frozen-food calendar * A Refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment 1 On/Off button Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off. 2 Alarm button Used to switch off the warning signal, see chapter “Alarm function”. 3 “Super” button (freezer compartment) Switches super freezing on and off. 4 Temperature selection button freezer compartment The button sets the temperature in the freezer compartment. 5 Temperature display freezer compartment The numbers correspond to the set freezer compartment temperatures in °C. 6 “Super” button refrigerator compartment Switches super cooling on and off. 7 Refrigerator compartment temperature selection button The button sets the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. 8 Temperature display refrigerator compartment The numbers correspond to the set refrigerator compartment temperatures in °C.en

Switching on the appliance Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button 2/1. A warning signal sounds. Alarm button 2/2 flashes. Press the alarm button 2/2. The warning signal switches off. The alarm button 2/2 remains lit until the set freezer compartment temperature has been reached. When the door is open, the light in the refrigerator compartment is lit. The factory has recommended the following temperatures: ■ Refrigerator compartment: +4 °C ■ Freezer compartment: –18 °C Operating tips ■ When the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperatures have been reached. ■ The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is no longer required. ■ The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal. ■ If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised. Setting the temperature Fig. 2 Refrigerator compartment The temperature can be set from +2 °C to +8 °C. Keep pressing temperature setting button 7 until the required refrigerator compartment temperature is set. The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on temperature display 8. We recommend a factory setting of +4 °C in the refrigerator compartment. Perishable food should not be stored above +4 °C. Freezer compartment The temperature can be set from -16 °C to -24 °C. Keep pressing temperature setting button 4 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set. The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on temperature display 5.en

Alarm function The warning signal switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm. Switching off the warning signal Fig. 2 Press the alarm button 2 to switch off the warning signal. Door alarm The door alarm switches on if an appliance door is left open for longer than one minute. Close the door to switch off the warning signal. Temperature alarm The temperature alam switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm. Temperature warning The alarm may switch on without any risk to the frozen food: ■ when the appliance is switched on, ■ when large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance, ■ if the freezer compartment door is open too long. Thaw warning If taste, odour and appearance remain unchanged, the food can be boiled or fried and then refrozen. No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period. Note Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen. No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period. Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fig. , Fully utilising the freezer volume To place the maximum amount of food in the freezer, all frozen food containers, except the bottom one, can be taken out of the appliance. The food can be stacked directly on the freezer shelves. Removing the fittings To remove a frozen food container, pull out all the way, lift at the front and remove. Fig. 8 Alarm button Temperature display Explanation illumina tes flashes Temperature alarm: Frozen food is not at risk of thawing. flashes flashes Thaw alarm: Frozen food is at risk of thawing. flashes illuminates Thaw alarm: At some time the freezer compartment was too warm. Frozen food is at risk of thawing.en

Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals and pastries. Storing food ■ Store fresh, undamaged food. The quality and freshness will then be retained for longer. ■ In the case of ready-made products and bottled goods, observe the best- before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer. ■ To retain aroma, colour and freshness, pack or cover food well before placing in the appliance. This will prevent the transfer of flavours and the discolouration of plastic parts in the refrigerator compartment. ■ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance. Note Avoid contact between food and rear panel. Otherwise the air circulation will be impaired. Food or packaging could freeze to the rear panel. Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones: ■ Coldest zone is on the rear panel inside the appliance and in the chiller container. Fig. 1/14 Note Store perishable food e.g. fish, sausage, meat in the coldest zones. ■ Warmest zone is at the very top of the door. Note Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in the warmest zone. Cheese can then continue to release its flavour and the butter will still be easy to spread. Vegetable container with humidity controller Fig. 6 To create the optimum storage climate for fruit and vegetables, you can set the air humidity in the vegetable container depending on the quantity stored: ■ smaller quantities of fruit and vegetables – high air humidity ■ large quantities of fruit and vegetables – low air humidityen

Notes ■ Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana, papaya and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g. aubergines, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored outside the refrigerator at temperatures of approx. +8 °C to +12 °C for optimum preservation of quality and flavour. ■ Condensation may form in the vegetable container depending on the type and quantity of products stored. Remove condensation with a dry cloth and adjust air humidity in the vegetable container with the humidity controller. Chiller container Fig. 1/14 Temperatures in the chiller container are lower than in the refrigerator compartment. Even temperatures below 0°C may occur. Ideal for storing fish, meat and sausage. Not suitable for lettuce, vegetables and produce sensitive to cold. Super cooling Super cooling sets the refrigerator temperature to the coldest temperature setting for approx. 6 hours. Then the appliance automatically switches to the temperature set prior to super cooling mode. Switch on super cooling mode, e.g. ■ before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator compartment. ■ for the fast cooling of drinks. Switching on and off Fig. 2 Press “super” button 6. The button is lit when super cooling is switched on. Freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment ■ To store deep-frozen food. ■ To make ice cubes. ■ To freeze food. Note Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power consumption!en

Max. freezing capacity Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate. Fig. , Freezing and storing food Purchasing frozen food ■ Packaging must not be damaged. ■ Use by the “use by” date. ■ Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be -18 °C or lower. ■ If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment. Note when loading products ■ Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the top compartment, where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently. ■ Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or the frozen food containers. Note Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen. If required, move the frozen food to other frozen food containers. Storing frozen food Insert frozen food container all the way to ensure unrestricted air circulation. Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops. Note Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. ■ The following foods are suitable for freezing: Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts. ■ The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise. Packing frozen food To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.

1. Place food in packaging.

4. Label packaging with contents

and date of freezing.en

Suitable packaging: Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers. These products are available from specialist outlets. Unsuitable packaging: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags. Items suitable for sealing packaged food: Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold- resistant adhesive tape, etc. Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer. Shelf life of frozen food Storage duration depends on the type of food. At a temperature of -18 °C: ■ Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries: up to 6 months ■ Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months ■ Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months Super freezing Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour. Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on super freezing to prevent an unwanted temperature rise. As a rule, 4-6 hours is adequate. This appliance runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature. If the max. freezing capacity is to be used, super freezing must be switched on for 24 hours before the fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment. Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg) can be frozen without “super freezing”. Note When super freezing is switched on, increased operating noises may occur. Switching on and off Fig. 2 Press “super” button 3. If the super freezing has been switched on the button is lit. Super freezing automatically switches off after approx. 2½ days.en

Interior fittings (not all models) Shelves and containers You can reposition the inner shelves and the containers in the door as required: pull shelf forwards, lower and swivel out to the side. Lift the container and remove. Bottle shelf Fig. 5 Bottles can be stored securely on the bottle shelf. The holder can be adjusted. Freezer calendar Fig. 1/23 To prevent the quality of the frozen food from deteriorating, do not exceed the storage duration. The storage period depends on the type of produce. The figures next to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period of the produce in months. In the case of commercially available frozen food observe the date of manufacture or use- by date. Ice block Fig. 7 If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice blocks can be used to slow down the thawing process. The longest storage time is obtained by placing the ice pack on the food in the top compartment. To save space, the ice block can be stored in the door compartment. The ice blocks can also be used to cool food temporarily , e. g. in a cold bag. Ice cube tray Fig. *

1. Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of drinking

water and place in the freezer compartment.

2. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer

compartment, loosen with a blunt implement only (spoon-handle).

3. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice

tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water. Active carbon filters Fig. 1/20 The activated carbon filter ensures that air is replaced and odours reduced in the appliance. Sticker “OK” (not all models) The “OK” temperature monitor can be used to determine temperatures below +4 °C. Gradually reduce the temperature if the sticker does not indicate “OK”. Note When the appliance is switched on, it may take 12 hours until the temperature is reached. Correct settingen

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance Switching off the appliance Fig. 2 Press the On/Off button 1. Temperature display goes out, refrigerating unit switches off. Disconnecting the appliance If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.

3. Clean the appliance.

4. Leave the appliance door open.

Defrosting Refrigerator compartment Defrosting is actuated automatically. The condensation runs through the drainage hole into an evaporation pan on the rear of the appliance. Freezer compartment The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is no longer required. Cleaning the appliance ã=Caution ■ Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic cleaning agents or solvents. ■ Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges. The metallic surfaces could corrode. ■ Never clean shelves and containers in the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed! Water used for cleaning must not drip into the ■ slots in the front base area in the freezer compartment, ■ controls, ■ and light. Proceed as follows:

1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance

3. Take out the frozen food and store

in a cool location. Place the ice pack (if enclosed) on the food.

4. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth,

lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing-up liquid. The rinsing water must not run into the light.

5. Wipe the door seal with clear water

only and then wipe dry thoroughly.

6. After cleaning reconnect and switch

the appliance back on.

7. Put the frozen food back in the freezer

Interior fittings All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning. Take out glass shelves Pull the glass shelves forwards and take out. Removing the container Fig. 9 Pull out the container all the way, lift at the front and remove. Taking out the frozen food container Fig. 8 Pull out the frozen food container all the way, lift at the front and remove. Light (LED) Your appliance features a maintenance- free LED light. These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only. Tips for saving energy ■ Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room! The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker). If required, use an insulating plate. ■ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance. ■ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food. ■ Open the appliance as briefly as possible. ■ Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance to prevent an increased power consumption. ■ If available: Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated energy rating of the appliance (see Installation instructions). A reduced wall gap will not restrict the function of the appliance. The energy rating may then increase slightly. The gap of 75 mm must not be exceeded. ■ The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy rating of the appliance.en

Operating noises Quite normal noises Droning Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating units, fan). Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing. Clicking Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on/off. Cracking Automatic defrosting is running. Preventing noises The appliance is not level Please align the appliance with a spirit level. Use the height-adjustable feet or place packing underneath them. The appliance is not free-standing Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances. Containers or storage areas wobble or stick Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly if required. Bottles or receptacles are touching each other Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other. Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service: Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information. Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee! Fault Possible cause Remedial action Temperature differs greatly from the set value. In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes. If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value. If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day. The light does not function. The LED light is defective. See chapter “Light (LED)” section. Appliance was open too long. Light is switched off after approx. 10 min. When the appliance is closed and opened, the light is on again.en

Fault Possible cause Remedial action Controls have reduced luminosity. When the appliance is not used for some time, the display on the fascia switches to energy saving mode. As soon as the appliance is again used, e.g. the door is opened, the display switches back to normal illumination. Displays do not illuminate. Power failure; the fuse has been switched off; the mains plug has not been inserted properly. Connect mains plug. Check whether the power is on, check the fuses. Warning signal sounds. The alarm button is lit. Fig. 2/2 Fault – the freezer compartment is too warm! To switch off the warning signal, press the alarm button 2. Appliance is open. Close the appliance. Ventilation openings have been covered. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Too much food was placed in the freezer compartment at once. Do not exceed max. freezing capacity. When the fault has been eliminated, the alarm button goes out shortly afterwards.en

Fault Possible cause Remedial action Warning signal sounds. Alarm button flashes. Fig. 2/2 Fault – the freezer compartment is too warm! To switch off the warning signal, press the alarm button 2. Alarm button stops flashing. Frozen food is at risk! Note Frozen food which has started thawing or which has thawed can be refrozen if meat and fish were above +3 °C for not more than one day or other frozen food for not more than three days. If taste, odour and appearance have not changed, the food can be boiled or fried and then refrozen. No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period. Appliance is open. Close the appliance. Ventilation openings have been covered. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Too much food was placed in the freezer compartment at once. Do not exceed max. freezing capacity. When the fault has been eliminated, the alarm button goes out shortly afterwards. The temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm. Appliance opened frequently. Do not open the appliance unnecessarily. The ventilation openings have been covered. Remove obstacles. Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen. Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.en

Customer service Your local customer service canbefound inthetelephone directory or in the customer-service index. Please provide customer service with the appliance product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD). These specifications can be found on the rating plate. Fig. , To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers. This will save you additional costs. Repair order and advice on faults Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list. Fault Possible cause Remedial action Freezer compartment door was open for a long time; temperature is no longer reached. The evaporator (refrigeration generator) in the NoFrost system is covered in thick ice and can no longer be defrosted fully automatically. To defrost the evaporator, remove the frozen food with the compartments, insulate well and store in a cool location. Switch off the appliance and move it away from the wall. Leave the appliance door open. After approx. 20 min. the condensation begins to run into the evaporation pan, at the rear of the appliance. Fig. + To prevent the evaporation pan from overflowing in this case, mopupthecondensation with a sponge. The evaporator is defrosted when the water stops running into the evaporation pan. Clean the interior. Switch the appliance back on again.fr