Smeg FD250A User's Manual
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1. O Will MM 3 en en Congratulations on your choice of our product which will certainly provide you with many years of good service Safety comes first Please read this Instruction Manual carefully It contains important information on how to use your new appliance If instructions are not adhered to you may lose your right to service at no charge during the warranty period Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to later users if applicable e Do not connect your appliance to the power supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed e Leave to stand upright for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow the system to settle if transported horizontally e This appliance must only be used for its intended purpose i e the storing and freezing of edible foodstuff e We do not recommend use of this appliance in an unheated cold room e g garage conservatory annex shed outdoors etc See Location e On delivery check to make sure that the product is not damaged and that all the parts and accessories are in perfect condition e Do not operate a damaged appliance if in doubt check with your dealer e Do not allow children to play with the appliance e Do not sit or stand on or let the children sit2. e The electrical safety of the appliance is only assured when the grounding system in the house is installed in accordance with regulations e When placing the appliance do not let the power cable get stuck under it otherwise the cable will be damaged e Ensure that the plug remains readily accessible Do not use a multiple adapter bar or an extension cable The electrical specifications of your appliance is given on the rating label located inside the appliance e Route power cable to allow easy connection and disconnection after installation A contact separator should be used if the power cable is not accessible for built in models en en Get to know your appliance A Warning Below information about accessories are supplied only for reference Below accessories may not be exactly same as the accessories of your appliance Fig 1 A Freezer compartment B Fridge compartment Ice cube tray Freezer shelf Interior light Thermostat knob Fridge compartment shelves Defrost water collection channel Drain tube Crisper cover Adjustable front feet Door shelf Egg tray SAN ON Soi en en Prior to startup Before you begin operating your device the following points should be re checked for safety e Is the device standing properly on the floor e Is there sufficient space for good air circulation e Is the interior clean Also see the section Cleaning and care e Set
3. in the storage life of the food e The climate class rate of your appliance is given on the rating label located inside the appliance It specifies the appropriate operating ambient temperatures as explained below Climatic class Ambient temperatures eo eee 18 C to 43 C SN ST 10 C to 38 C NT Li 10 C to 43 C Location Only place the device in dry rooms which can be aired Avoid direct sunlight or direct heat sources such as a stove or a heater If this cannot be avoided the following minimum distances should be maintained Electric stoves 3 00 cm Heater 3 00 cm Cooling devices 2 50 cm Ensure sufficient air circulation for your device e Make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure free air circulation Fit the two plastic wall spacers supplied with the appliance rotating 1 4 tum to the condenser at the back of the appliance Fig 3 e The device should be located on a smooth surface The two front feet can be adjusted as required To ensure that your appliance is standing upright adjust the two front feet by turning clockwise or counter clockwise until the product is in firm contact with the floor Correct adjustment of feet avoids excessive vibration and noise Electrical connections A Warning This appliance must be grounded e Check whether the power type and voltage in your region corresponds to the one stated on the rating label inside the appliance
4. on the backside of the appliance there is risk of injury e In the event of a possible malfunction disconnect the appliance from the power supply first e Prior to cleaning the appliance always unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker Do not pull from the power cable Pull from the plug e Repairs to the electrical equipment may only be made by qualified experts If the power cable is damaged the manufacturer or customer service must replace it in order to avoid danger 1 en en Transport instructions The device should be transported only in upright position The packing as supplied must be intact during transportation After a transport in the horizontal position the device may only be taken into operation 4 hours after being stood up vertically again The appliance must be protected against rain moisture and other atmospheric influences The manufacturer assumes no liability if safety instructions are disregarded A Disposal Make the device unusable immediately Pull out the mains plug and cut the power cable Remove or destroy snap or latch locks before disposing of the device In this manner you prevent children from locking themselves in and endangering their lives Appliance setup e Do not operate your appliance in a room where the temperature is likely to fall below 10 C at night and or especially in winter At lower temperatures the appliance may not operate resulting in a reduction
5. or stand on the appliance or on the pull out parts Do not hang on the appliance door e Your appliance contains no fluoridated coolants CFC HFC but isobutane R 600 a a natural gas which is highly compatible with the environment R 600 a is easily flammable Therefore be sure that the cooling circuit is not damaged either during transport or during operations In the event of damage e Avoid any open flame sources of sparks and flammable substances e Immediately air the room in which the appliance is located e In case the coolant spraying out contacts your eyes it may cause eye injuries e The space in the room where the appliance is installed must not be smaller than 10 cubic metres e Do not dispose of the appliance in a fire Your appliance contains non CFC substances in the insulation which are flammable e Please contact the local authority in your region for information on disposal methods and facilities available A Warning Keep ventilation openings on the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction A Warning Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer A Warning Do not damage the refrigerant circuit A Warning Do not use electrical devices inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer igri touching the metal condenser wiring
6. suitable bags and place it in your freezer as soon as possible Always defrost food in the fridge compartment en en Examples of Use White wine beer and mineral water Bananas Fish or offal Raw meat and poultry Normal operating noises Various functional noises are completely normal due to the operation of the cooling system of your appliance e Gurgling hissing boiling or bubbling noises are caused by the refrigerant circulating inside the cooling system These noises can still be heard for a short period of time after the compressor shuts off e Sudden sharp cracking or popping noises are caused by the expansion and contraction of the inside walls or some components inside the cabinets e Buzzing whirring pulsating or high pitched humming noises are caused by the compressor These noises are slightly louder at the start up of the compressor and reduce when the appliance reaches the operating temperatures chill before use do not store in a fridge store in polyethylene bags only use airtight containers or polyethylene bags for best results take out from the fridge an hour before consumption store only for a short period of time use airtight packaging wrapping do not store together with delicate food such as cooked food or milk Also to avoid disturbing vibrations and noises make sure that e Your refrigerator is standing level on all four feet e Your refrigerator is not in contact
7. the shelves e Never keep any dangerous or poisonous substances inside your device e Always check food that has been stored for a long period of time for its suitability for consumption Do not store fresh and cooked food together in the same container Close the door immediately after opening to avoid unnecessary energy consumption e Do not use hard or sharp objects to remove the ice build up Do not load hot food into your device Freezing e Always leave food to thaw in a container that allows the thawing water to run off e Do not exceed the maximum allowable freezing capacity when freezing fresh food see the section Freezing Do not give children ice cream and water ices direct from the freezer The low temperature may cause freezer burns on lips e Never re freeze defrosted food defrosted food must be consumed within 24 hours Only food that has been cooked can be refrozen Do not take out frozen food with wet hands e Store only fresh and impeccable food e Always use appropriate packaging material to avoid odour penetration or degradation of the food e Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the packaging e Freeze cooked food in small quantities This ensures rapid freezing and maintains the quality of the food Do not freeze liquid in tightly closed bottles or containers The bottles containers may burst at low temperatures e Carry pre frozen food in
8. the thermostat knob half way between 1 and 5 or Min and Max e Now connect the device to the mains The compressor is turned on the interior light comes on when the door is opened Do not place foodstuff into the refrigerator until the temperature has reached the desired level Setting the operating temperature Fig 2 The operating temperature is regulated by the temperature control Warm lt _ _ _ gt Cold 1 2 3 4 5 Or Min Max 1 Lowest cooling setting Warmest setting 5 Highest cooling setting Coldest setting Or Min Lowest cooling setting Warmest setting Max Highest cooling setting Coldest setting The average temperature inside the fridge should be around 5 C Please choose the setting according to the desired temperature You can stop operation of your device by adjusting the thermostat knob to 0 position Please note that there will be different temperatures in the cooling area The coldest region is immediately above the vegetable compartment The interior temperature also depends on ambient temperature the frequency with which the door is opened and the amount of foods kept inside Frequently opening the door causes the interior temperature to rise For this reason it is recommended to close the door again as soon as possible after use en en Cooling Food storage The fridge compartment is for the short term storage of fresh foo
9. d and drinks Store milk products in the intended compartment in the refrigerator Bottles can be stored in the bottle holder or in the bottle shelf of the door Raw meat is best kept in a polyethylene bag in the compartment at the very bottom of the refrigerator Allow hot foods and beverages to cool to room temperature prior to placing them in the refrigerator A Attention Store concentrated alcohol only standing upright and tightly closed A Attention Do nat store explosive substances or containers with flammable propellant gases canned cream spray cans etc in the device There is a danger of explosion Defrosting of the device The fridge compartment defrosts automatically The thawing water flows through the drain channel into a collection container at the rear of the device Fig 4 During defrosting water droplets form at the back of the fridge due to the evaporator If not all of the drops run down they may freeze again after defrosting remove them with a cloth soaked in warm water but never with a hard or sharp object Check the flow of the thawed water from time to time lt may become plugged occasionally Clean it with a q tip or similar see the section Cleaning and care en en Freezing Freezing food The freezing area is marked with this symbol You can use the device for freezing fresh food as well as for storing pre frozen food Please refer to the recommendations given on the
10. es Smeg sr FD250A en Index 1 11 Safety first Transport instruction Disposal Device Setup Get to know your device How to use the accessories Prior to startup neioii Setting the operating temperature A er Defrosting of the device Fresh Food Freezing Defrosting of Replacing the interior light bulb Cleaning and care Practical tips and notes Examples of use Normal operating noises What ih Reversing the doors DE Meaning of energy fiche it Indice 1 11 Innanzitutto la sicurezza Istruzioni per il trasporto Smaltimento Impostazione d Conoscere l elettrodomestico Modalit di utilizzo degli accessori Prima dell avvio Impostazione della temperatura di funzionamento Raffreddamento Sbrinamento dell elettrodomestico cibi freschi Congelamento Sbrinamento dell elettrodomestico cibi congelati inn Sostituzione della lampadina interna Pulizia e manutenzione Suggerimenti pratici e note Esempi di utilizzo ct Rumori normali durante il funzionamento 9 Cosa fare se ni Inversione degli sportelli Significato della scheda sull energia 11 r ln
11. f the accessories Door shelves Remove all food from the door shelves Lift the cover of the shelf upwards and pull it off sideward Remove the bottom of the door shelf by pushing it upwards Collecting container Pan Make sure that the pan at the back of the device is always clean Gently release the snap of the pan from the compressor by pushing it using a tool like screwdriver so that the pan can be removed Lift the pan clean it and wipe it dry Re assemble in reverse order Crisper or Drawers To clean a drawer pull it out as far as possible tilt it upwards and then pull it out completely en en Practical tips and notes Cooling e Clean fresh food and vegetables before storing in the crisper bin e Always pack or wrap food or put it in a suitable container before storing it in the appliance e Wrap food which is not suitable for storage at cold temperatures in polyethylene bags pineapple melons cucumbers tomatoes etc Food with strong odour or apt to acquire odour should be wrapped in airtight or smell proof packaging material Keep fresh food separate from cooked food to avoid bacteria contamination Never keep fresh meat in the fridge for more than 2 or 3 days e Remove any left over canned food from the can and store it in a suitable container e Refer to the shelf life indicated on the food packaging e Do not obstruct the air circulation inside the device by covering
12. of ice will affect the freezing performance of your device It is therefore recommended that you defrost your device at least twice a year or whenever the ice build up exceeds 7 mm Defrost your device when there is only little or no food in it Take out the deep frozen food Wrap the deep frozen food in several layers of paper or a blanket and keep it in a cold place Unplug the device or shut off or remove the fuse to start the defrosting process Take out the accessories like shelf drawer etc from the device and use a suitable container to collect the thawing water Use a sponge or a soft cloth to remove thawing water if necessary Fig 6 Keep the door open during defrosting For quicker defrosting place containers with warm water inside the device Never use electrical appliances defrosting sprays or pointed or sharp edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice After the defrosting is done clean the inside see the section Cleaning and Care Reconnect the device to the mains Place the frozen food in the drawers and inside the freezer en en Replacing the interior light bulb Fig 5 Should the light fail to work proceed as follows 1 Switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug You may find it useful to remove shelves for easy access 2 Use a flat tipped screwdriver to remove the light diffuser cover 3 First check that the bulb hasn t worked loose b
13. packaging of your food A Attention Do not freeze fizzy drinks as the freezing liquid may burst the bottle Be careful with frozen products such as coloured ice cubes Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your appliance in 24 h See Technical Features leaflet In order to maintain the quality of the food the freezing must be effected as rapidly as possible Thus the freezing capacity will not be exceeded and the temperature inside the freezer will not rise A Attention Keep the already deep frozen food always separated with freshly placed food When deep freezing hot food the cooling compressor will work until the food is completely frozen This can temporarily cause excessive cooling of the refrigeration compartment If you find the freezer door difficult to open just after you have closed it don t worry This is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow the door to open normally after a few minutes You will hear a vacuum sound just after closing the door This is quite normal Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray 3 4 full with water and place it in the freezer As soon as the water has turned into ice you can take out the ice cubes Never use sharp objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice cubes There is a risk of injury Let the ice cubes slightly thaw instead or put the bottom of the tray in hot water for a short moment Defrosting of the device Excessive build up
14. rvice Very often you can easily resolve the problem without requesting service Before requesting service please check if the malfunction has been caused by an operating error If this is the case and a service has been requested a service charge will be levied even if the device is still under guarantee If the problem persists please contact your dealer or customer service Please have the type and serial number of your device when calling The rating label is located inside Reversing the doors Proceed in numerical order Fig 7 Meaning of energy fiche Only for information purpose en Energy Manufacturer Model More efficient Energy consumption kWh year Based on standard test results for 24 h Actual comsumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located You may stick the energy fiche given in the polybag to the area above Fresh food volume Frozen food volume Chill compartment volume Noise dB A re 1 pW 11 48 3724 00 00
15. with the walls surrounding objects or kitchen cabinets and furniture e Cans bottles or dishes inside the refrigerator are not touching and rattling against each other All shelves and bins are mounted correctly inside the refrigerator cabinets and doors en en What if 1 The device will not work even though it is switched on e Check if the mains plug is properly connected e Check if the mains supply is in order or if a fuse has been tripped e Check the temperature control for correct setting 2 There is a power failure Your freezer is suitable for the long term storage of frozen food that are available commercially and also can be used to freeze and store fresh food Do not open the door in case of a power failure For a rated appliance frozen food in the freezer compartment will not be affected if the power failure lasts shorter than the Conservation Time From Failure hours mentioned in the rating label If the power failure is longer than the Conservation Time From Failure hours then the food should be checked and either consumed immediately or cooked and then re frozen 3 The interior light does not work Check the power supply Check the installation of the light bulb Unplug the power supply before checking the light bulb Also see the section Replacing the interior light 4 Other possible malfunctions Not every malfunction is a case for our customer se
16. y ensuring it is screwed securely in the holder Replace the plug and switch on If the bulb works replace the light cover by inserting the rear lug and pushing up to locate the front two lugs 4 If the light still fails to work switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug Replace the bulb with a new 15 watt max screw cap SES bulb 5 Carefully dispose of the burnt out light bulb immediately Replacement light bulb can easily be obtained from a good local electrical or DIY store Cleaning and care Interior and Exterior Surfaces A Attention Always unplug the power cable or switch off the circuit breaker before cleaning Clean the exterior using lukewarm water and a mild detergent Never use detergents abrasive or acidic agents Wipe the inside compartment dry Be careful to prevent water from getting into contact with the electrical connections of the temperature control or the interior light If the device is not going to be used for a long period of time switch it off and remove all food Clean the device and keep the door open To preserve the appearance of your device you can polish the exterior and the door accessories with a silicone wax Clean the condenser at the back of the device once a year using a brush or a vacuum cleaner Dust build up leads to increased energy consumption Inspect the door gasket at regular intervals Clean with water only and wipe totally dry Cleaning o
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