User manual SMEG FAB28RDE1

[. . . ] Contents 1 Instructions 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 1. 7 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 2. 4 General safety instructions Manufacturer liability Appliance purpose Disposal Identification plate This user manual How to read the user manual General Description Parts definition Control panel Available accessories Instructions Preliminary operations First use Using the accessories Using the refrigerator compartment Using the freezer compartment Noises during operation Heated front surface Turning the appliance off Food storage advice Instructions Cleaning the appliance Defrosting Replacing the lamp What to do if. . . Electrical connection Positioning 26 26 28 28 28 29 29 29 2 Description 30 30 30 31 31 3 Use 3. 1 3. 2 3. 3 3. 4 3. 5 3. 6 3. 7 3. 8 3. 9 3. 10 4. 1 4. 2 4. 3 4. 4 4. 5 5. 1 5. 2 33 33 33 33 33 35 36 37 37 37 38 4 Cleaning and maintenance 39 39 39 40 40 41 5 Installation 43 43 43 We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities. For further information on the product: www. smeg. com 25 EN Instructions 1 Instructions 1. 1 General safety instructions Risk of personal injury • Never touch the heating elements during use. • Keep children under the age of eight at a safe distance unless they are constantly supervised and make sure that they do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] Partial defrosting lowers the nutritional value of the foodstuffs, particularly of fruit, vegetables and ready meals. 36 Use 3. 7 Noises during operation The refrigerator and freezer compartments 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 of the 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 correctly positioned in their holders: if they are not, put them in correctly; • Bottles 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 place 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 Whenever the appliance is to remain unused for long periods, it should be switched off. Turn the thermostat knob on the control panel to position (off). Unplug the appliance from the wall socket. 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. 37 EN Use 3. 10 Food storage advice Practical energy saving advice • Correct use of the appliance, correct packaging of foodstuffs, 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 compartments from heating up excessively. • Clean the condenser (rear of the refrigerator) periodically to prevent the appliance from losing efficiency. • Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment in order to make use of the cold stored in the frozen foods. General advice • 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 etc. Refrigerator compartment • Keep conserves, wine, biscuits etc. • Keep secondary products, ready meals, pastries, fruit juices, beer etc. • Keep fresh and tropical fruit, vegetables, root vegetables etc. Freezer compartment • The type of food, quantity and date of freezing should be marked on the container/packaging. [. . . ] • Make sure that the plug and socket are of the same type. • Avoid using adapters, gang sockets or extensions as these could cause overheating and a risk of burns. • The plug must always be accessible when the appliance is installed. • Leave the appliance standing vertically for at least two hours before turning it on for the first time. [. . . ]