Smeg FA28B Instructions for Use
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1. Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the appliance operates especially not with wet hands because the skin may stick to the cold surfaces Do not freeze bottles containing liquid especially not soft drinks such as mineral water sparkling wine beer cola etc because liquid expands during freezing and the glass bottle is very likely to blow up Do not eat frozen food bread fruit vegetables because you can get frostbites If the food has strange smell or color throw it away because it is very likely that it is spoiled and therefore dangerous to eat Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before repairing it only a qualified technician should repair it before cleaning and before replacing the light bulb Use only enclosed tools or tools recommended by the manufacturer For the sake of environment protection be careful not to damage the rear wall of the appliance the condenser unit or the tubes for example when moving the appliance or any part of the refrigerating system inside the appliance Do not use sharp object for defrosting the appliance Use only enclosed tools or tools recommended by the manufacturer The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and oil so when the appliance is damaged handle it with care and dispose it of in compliance with environmental protecting precautions See We Care for the Environment The rating plate is inside the appliance or2. Refrigerator Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years Refrigerator with freezer is for domestic use only The lower part of the appliance is refrigerator and is used for storing fresh foods at the temperature of 0 C and higher The upper part is freezer and is used for freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods for longer periods of time up to one year depending on the kind of foods you store The compartment is marked with four stars Before Putting Into Use csccsesceessees 48 Instructions for Use We Care for the Environment Tips for Energy Savings Important eessessoesoessessoesoesseseoesoossessossoossessoee 49 Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance Placing and Installation ssscssssssesees 50 Choosing the Right Place Placing the Self standing Appliance Connection to Power Supply Description of the Appliance ssesssesss000 51 Refrigerator A Freezer B Operation Control csccccsccscsscesssesesceees 53 Temperature Selection Storing Fresh Foods Freezing Fresh Foods Storing Frozen Foods Defrosting Frozen Food Ice Making Changing the Direction of Opening the DOr sscscsscssssscseeseeseeeees 57 Maintenance and Cleaning csscssssees 58 Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator Manual Defrosting of the Frezing Compartment Cleaning the Appliance Switch
3. Temperature selection and then reload the frozen packages into the storage baskets If you have a model with integrated switch for intensive cooling switch it on some 24 hours before loading the appliance with larger amounts of fresh foods and turn the thermostat knob to position 5 7 After 24 hours load the appliance with fresh food packages After loading wait for another 24 hours and switch off the switch and turn the thermostat knob to required position see Temperature selection The switch is ON when the marking ER or colour marking is visible and OFF when the marking 0 PA is visible or colour marking is not visible depending on model e The next time you want to freeze fresh foods repeat the freezing procedure and be careful that packages with fresh foods do not touch frozen packages e For freezing smaller amount of foods up to 1 kg there is no need to change the thermostat setting see Temperature Selection Storing Frozen Foods Frozen foods can be stored on the bottom of the appliance or on the shelf Commercially Frozen Foods e The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging For storing and using consider the manufacturer s instruction When shopping be careful and choose only adequately packed foods provided with complete data and stored in freezers where the temperature is not higher than 18 C Do not buy packages of f
4. outside on the rear wall Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance e When your appliance finally wears out dispose it of If the appliance has a lock break it in order to prevent eventual accidents danger of children get locked inside the appliance e The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and insulating substances which should be separately treated and processed Call your nearest authorised service agent or specialised servicing centre If you don t find one contact your local authorities or your distributor Be careful not to damage the tubes on the rear wall of the appliance danger of pollution Instructions for Use 49 Placing and Installation Choosing the Right Place The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm S away from the electric or gas cooker and at least 30 cm away from the oil or coal stove If this is not possible use an appropriate insulation Behind the appliance there should be free space at least 200 cm wide and above the appliance the high kitchen units should be at least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to assure adequate ventilation of the condenser unit Place the appliance in a dry and regularly ventilated room Allowed ambient temperature depends on the model class of the appliance and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance Never place the appliance near heat emitting devices e g cooker radiator water heater or similar devices
5. E a pore a CC TC EE ean re ee ee Sarr PS ee Ee ee ee ee ee eee IME ae ee ae eases teed ees se Prepared dishes mT eee A Ee Legend reccomended storage time possible storage time Freezing Fresh Foods The packaging should be air tight and shouldn t leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration of foods Foils and bags should be soft enough to tightly wrap around the foods e Carefully select food you intend to freeze it should be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing e Use correct packaging and wrap it right 54 Instructions for Use e Mark packages with following data kind and amount of foods and the date of loading e It is most important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible Therefore we recommend the size of the package not to be too large and to be cooled before loading into the freezer e The amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate freezing capacity If the loaded amount is too large the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods Freezing Procedure e If you have a model without the integrated switch for intensive cooling turn the thermostat knob to position 5 7 some 24 hours before loading After 24 hours load the freezer shelf with fresh food packages Some 24 hours after loading turn the thermostat knob to operating position if necessary see
6. Off the Appliance When Not In Use Trouble Shooting Guide scsscseseeeees 59 Instructions for Use 47 Before Putting Into Use e Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply leave it stand for about 2 hours which will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling e Clean the appliance and be thorough especially in the interior See Cleaning and Maintenance e In case the interior accessories are not correctly placed rearrange them as described in chapter Description of the Appliance Instructions for Use These instructions for use are intended for the user They describe the appliance and its correct and safe use They were prepared for various types models of refrigerators therefore you may find in it description of some functions and accesories that your appliance does not have We Care for the Environment e Our products use environmentally friendly packaging which can be either recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner To this end individual packaging materials are clearly marked e These instructions are printed either on recycled paper or chlorine free bleached paper e When your appliance finally wears out please try not to burden the environment with it call your nearest authorised service agent See Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance Tips for Energy Savings e Try not to open the door too often especially when
7. and do not expose it to direct sunlight Class SN sub normal from 10 C to 32 C N normal from 16 C to 32 C ST sub tropical from 18 C to 38 C T tropical from 18 C to 43 C Placing the Self standing Connection to Power Supply Appliance Connect the appliance with the cable and plug to the power supply socket outlet with a ground e Place the appliance firmly on a solid base terminal safety socket Required nominal Some appliances have adjustable feed on the voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating front side use them to level the appliance plate The connection to the mains supply and earthing have to be made according to current standards and regulations The appliance resists temporary voltage tolerance up to 15 to 10 e Two spacers attached to the appliance must be fitted onto the upper edge of the condenser thus preventing the appliance from being installed too close to the wall Spacers are manufactured for all purpose function depending on the distance of the condenser from the wall Therefore turn spacers correspondingly and fix them to the appliance 50 Instructions for Use Description of the Appliance Refrigerator A Refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for few days Freezer B Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing already frozen foods Opening the freezer door Pull the door lock towards you and open the do
8. e Avoid using defrosting sprays as they may cause damage to the plastic parts and may be hazardous to health Cleaning the Appliance 58 Disconnect the power supply before cleaning the appliance Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents as you can damage the surface e Clean the exterior with water and detergent Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth and an alcohol based cleaning agent for example glass cleaners You may also use alcohol ethanol or isoprophylic alcohol The application of abrasive and specially aggressive cleaners such as the stainless steel cleaners is not appropriate for the cleaning of plastic and coated parts Remove the detachable accesories in the interior of the appliance and clean it with water and liquid detergent Plastic parts cannot be washed in washing machine Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm water in which you added one or two spoonfuls of vinegar e Every now and then wipe the condenser on the rear wall Use soft non metal brush or vacuum cleaner e Do not forget to clean also the defrost water receptacle above the refrigerator compressor do not remove the receptacle After cleaning connect the appliance to power supply and reload the packages Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use If you do not intend to use the appliance for a longer period set the thermostat knob to the STOP 0 position disconnect the power supply take out t
9. the weather is wet and hot Once you open the door mind to close it as soon as possible This is especially important if you have an upright model e Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated adequate air circulation behind the appliance e Set thermostat from higher to lower settings as soon as possible depends on how loaded the appliance is ambient temperature etc e Before loading the appliance with packages of fresh foods make sure they are cooled to ambient temperature except for the soup e Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption so do clean the appliance as soon as the layer is 3 5 mm thick e f the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the sealing is poor the energy consumption is substantially higher To restore efficiency replace the gasket e The condenser on the rear wall should be always clean free of dust or any impurities e Always consider instructions stated in sections Positioning and Energy Saving Tips otherwise the energy consumption is substantially higher 48 Instructions for Use A Important e If you have bought this appliance to replace an old one equipped with a lock that cannot be opened from inside lock bolt make sure that the lock is broken This will make it impossible for children to lock themselves inside the appliance and suffocate The appliance must be correctly connected to the mains supply see Connecting to the Mains Supply
10. and delicate foods should be stored in the coldest parts of the refrigerator e Try not to open the door too often e Set the thermostat to the setting where lowest temperatures are reached Set the thermostat gradually as to avoid freezing of the foods Use a thermometer and measure the temperature in the individual compartments Place the thermostat in a glass vessel filled with water Temperature readings are most reliable few hour after steady state is reached Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon and orange peel acid in butter etc can cause damages when in contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something is wrong with foods or that your refrigerator needs cleaning Unpleasant odor can be eliminated or reduced by washing the interior of the refrigerator with a mild solution of water and vinegar We also recommend using activated carbon filters to clean the air or to neutralize odors If you plan a longer journey make sure to remove quickly perishable articles of food out of the appliance before you leave Fresh Food Storage Time in the Refrigerator Article of food Storage time days o o Storage time days __ Z _ ENESES A Be SIE SA 1 10 Ad A 2 185 18 a hE Ee be ee ee ee ee ae E aad ee hoe eA TEA TAA EAEE Meat fresh uncut chopped e a smoked e E E S E E T E E S E S
11. commend medium setting Changes of the ambient temprature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance choose correct setting of the thermostat knob In STOP 0 position the appliance does not operate the cooling system is switched off yet power supply is not interrupted the light is on when you open the refrigerator door Temperature in the refrigerator and in Frezing compartment also depends on how often you open the door Instructions for Use Use Storing Fresh Foods Proper use of the appliance adequately packed food correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the food stored e Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent mixing various moisture degrees and odors in polyethylene bags or sheet aluminium foil wax paper or stored in covered containers or bottles e Before storing food in the refrigerator remove the excessive packaging like yoghurt in multi package e Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do not touch each other various odours may mix Assure adequate air circulation around packages e Never store inflammable volatile or explosive substances e Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position e Food should not touch the rear wall of the refrigerator e Foods should be cooled down before storing e Crispy
12. he foods and defrost and clean the appliance Leave the door slightly open Instructions for Use Trouble Shooting Guide During the service you can come across some troubles that in most cases result from improper handling of the appliance and can easy be eliminated The Appliance Fails to Operate After connecting to the Mains Supply e Check the supply in the outlet socket and make sure the appliance is switched on thermostat in operating position Continuous Operation of the Refrigerating System e The door was frequently opened or it was left opened for too long e The door is not properly closed the door may sag the gasket may be polluted or damaged e Perhaps you have overloaded the appliance with fresh foods e The reason may be inadequate ventilation of the compressor and condenser assure adequate air circulation and wipe off the condenser Ice Formation on the Inner Rear Wall As long as the defrost water runs to the channel and through the opening to the drain pan on the compressor automatic defrosting of the appliance is assured In case the ice formation on the inner back wall is increased 3 5 mm ice should be manually defrosted Set the thermostat knob to STOP 0 position and leave the door open Never use electric devices for defrosting and do not scrape the ice or frost layer with sharp objects After completed defrosting turn the knob to desired position and close the ref
13. oise is heard which is rather unusual for the appliance This noise is often a consequence of inadequate placing The appliance shall be placed and levelled firmly on solid base It should not touch the wall or kitchen units standing next to it Check the accesories in the interior of the appliance they should be placed correctly in their positions also check the bottles tins and other vessels that might touch each other and rattle Instructions for Use 59 Bulb Replacement Before replacing the light bulb disconnect the appliance form the power supply Press the cover at the rear side in the arrow 1 direction and remove the plastic cover in the arrow 2 direction Replace the bulb with a new one E14 max 15 W Don t forget the old bulb does not belong to organic waste Light bulb is consuming good therefore our in guarantee service does not relate to it WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO INFLUENCE ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE Instructions for Use
14. ood covered with frost layer This indicates that the package was thawed before at least once Be careful that packages don t start to thaw as the temperature raise reduces the quality of foods Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods Vegetable Braed Pastries iz Meat Beef Storage time in months CCCCSStorage time in months _ _ ie Ee ee ee ee ee eee o 1 fl i gt a fe Veal Pork Poultry Game Minced meat Fish lean fat ow e a a a Instructions for Use 55 Defrosting Frozen Food Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods perishable Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of foods especially of fruits vegetables and ready made meals Ice Making Recommended thermostat position for ice making is on the middle setting Fill two thirds of the ice tray with cold water or any other liquid convenient for freezing Insert the ice tray into the guides or on the cooling plate Time required for the ice to form largely depends on ambient temperature thermostat setting and on how often you open the door It usually takes 2 6 hours depends on which model of refrigerator you have With smaller refrigerators we recommend you make a stock of ice cubes store them in a separate plastic box The easiest way to empty the ice tra
15. or When closing the door push the lock to click in place Shelf 1 number depends on the model Shelf can be optionally placed on the guides inside the appliance It is protected against pulling out If you want to remove it slightly lift up the back part and pull it out Quickly perishable food should be stored on the back i e the coldest part of the shelves Bottle rack only some models have it Bottle rack number depends on model is intended for storing the bottles There are two installation positions available horisontal or lifted in the font thus enabling the positioning of bottles on the stopper as well It is protected against the extraction If you want to extract it lift its rear part and pull towards yourself Instructions for Use 51 Warning When storing longer bottles install the rack on higher position not disturbing the closing of the door inner liner vessels bottles or food stored in the door however its positioning on guides in the appliance is optional Defrost Water Outlet 2 The interoir of the refrigerator is cooled with cooling plate Under the plate there is a channel and the defrost water outlet Regularly check the defrost water outlet and the channel because they should never be clogged as for example with food rests If clogged use a plastic straw and clean it Fruit and Vegetable Container 3 The containe
16. r is on the bottom under the glass shelf and is used mainly for storing fruits and vegetables It provides adequate humidity which has favourable effect on food stored less dehydration Door Liner The door liner consists of various shelves or holders used for storing eggs cheese butter and yogurt as well as other smaller packages tubes cans etc The lower shelf is used for storing bottles Illumination in the Interior of the Refrigerator The light for illuminating the interior of the appliance is on when the door is opened The operation of the light does not depend on the position of the thermostat knob NOTE e The appliance can be equipped with various accesories depending on the model of the appliance e Door handles have various shapes depending on the model e Various accesories spice container tube holder or additional shelves can be bought in authorized centres Instructions for Use Operation Control The appliance is controlled with thermostat knob situated in the right upper part inside the appliance Turn the knob clockwise from STOP 0 position towards 7 and backwards Temperature Selection e Higher settings on the knob towards 7 mean lower temperatures colder in all compartments of the appliance Temperature in the interior of the appliance may even drop below 0 C Use higher thermostat settings only when required or recommended When the ambient temperature is normal we re
17. rigerator door The cause of increased ice formation may be one of the following the door does not seal well clean the gasket if it is contaminated or replace it if it is damaged the door was frequently opened or it was left opened for too long the food stored in the refrigerator was warm the food or dish is touching the inner back wall Water is Leaking From the Refrigerator In case the discharge water outlet is clogged or the defrost water drips over the channel water leaks from the refrigerator e Clean the clogged opening for example with a plastic straw e Manually defrost the increased ice layer See Ice Formation on the Inner Back Wall Noise Cooling in refrigerating freezing appliances is enabled by the refrigerating system with compressor which produces noise How noisy the appliance is depends on where it is placed how it is used and how old the appliance is e During the operation of the compressor the noise of liquid is heard and when the compressor is not operating the refrigerant flow is heard This is a normal condition and it has no influence whatsoever on the lifetime of the appliance After starting the appliance the operation of the compressor and the refrigerant flow may be louder which does not mean that something is wrong with the appliance and it has no influence on the lifetime of the appliance Gradually the noise is reduced Sometimes unusual and stronger n
18. site side of the Frezing compartment Fix the hinge and the blocking element of the door position of holes already provided 5 Kick plate or control panel 6 Cover plate of the lower hinge 7 Fixture plug of the door hinge 8 Door hinge fixture 1 Upper hinge fastener 2 Upper hinge washer 3 Lower hinge 4 Lower hinge washer 9 Frezing compartment 10 Blocking element 11 Door hinge Instructions for Use 57 Maintenance and Cleaning Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator There is no need to defrost the refrigerator because ice depositing on the inner back wall is defrosted automatically Ice is depositing on the inner back wall during the compressor operation later on when the compressor is not operating ice is defrosting and water drops collect and drain through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor from where it evaporates Manual Defrosting of the Frezing Compartment When the frost and ice layer in the Frezing compartment is 3 5 mm thick you should clean the freezer e Turn the thermostat knob to STOP 0 position and disconnect the power supply Empty the compartment and take care that the packages remain frozen e Use a suitable cloth to dry the defrost water collected during defrosting on the bottom of the Frezing compartment Leave the door of the compartment open to accelerate defrosting
19. y is to turn the tray around pour it with cold water and slightly twist it bend it 56 Instructions for Use Changing the Direction of Opening the Door If you find the direction of opening the door on your appliance inconvenient you can change it Holes on the opposite side have already been prepared in the factory e Unscrew the kick plate and remove it by pushing downwards handle mounted on the side of the appliance take it off and replace it on the other side Some screws are covered with caps Take them off before undoing the screws e Check the gasket it shouldn t be creased and it should seal well e Unscrew the lower hinge and take off the door together with the upper hinge washer e Unscrew the upper hinge fastener and fix it on the opposite side of the appliance e Take off change and replace the door hinge fixture and the fixture plugs e Put the door with the upper hinge washer on the upper hinge fastener e Fix the lower hinge with washer on the new position e Replace the cover plate of the lower hinge to the opposite side of the kick plate and place it to the appliance e In case your appliance is equipped with a Changing the Direction of Opening the Door on the Frezing compartment e Unscrew the blocking element and the hinge of the Frezing compartment and take off the door e Plug the holes with plastic caps provided e Turn the door for 180 and replace it on the oppo
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