User manual SMEG FAB28RDMGG

[. . . ] 6 3. 2 Positioning and levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3. 3 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4. 1 FAB 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When transporting, installing, cleaning and repairing the refrigerator, take care not to damage any parts of the refrigeration circuit to prevent the risk of gas leaks. In case of damage, do not use naked lights and ventilate the room containing the appliance appropriately. 2. INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR The appliance is specifically constructed for domestic use and is therefore suitable for the refrigeration and storage of fresh foods. The appliance has not been designed or manufactured for professional use. Smeg declines all responsibility for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance. The refrigerator has undergone all necessary tests regarding tightness of the refrigeration circuit and complies with the safety regulations for electrical appliances. Caution: the manufacturer declines all responsibility for injury or damage caused by failure to comply with the above regulations or deriving from tampering with even just one part of the appliance and the use of non-original spare parts. 5 Instructions for the Installer 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 3. 1 Choosing the site Always place the refrigerator in a dry place with satisfactory ventilation. Never expose it to direct sunlight or install it outdoors. Depending on its climate class (stated on the nameplate inside the refrigerator compartment), the appliance can be used in different temperature conditions: Class Ambient temperature SN (Subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C N (Normal) from + 16° C to + 32° C ST (Subtropical) from + 18° C to + 38° C T (Tropical) from + 18° C to + 43° C Never place the refrigerator close to heat sources. If this is unavoidable, a suitable insulating panel must be used to allow the appliance to function properly. Use only containers approved for food storage. Always allow hot foods and drinks to cool to room temperature before placing them inside the refrigerator. Never store explosive substances in the appliance and only store high-alcohol drinks firmly sealed and vertical. 6. SETTING AND SELECTING THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE The knob in the top right-hand corner of the refrigerator is used to set the operating temperature both in the refrigerator and in the freezer. When the knob is turned to 0, the appliance is switched off. There is no direct correspondence between the setting chosen and the temperature in the two sections of the appliance. Increasing the setting number reduces the temperature inside the appliance. Only use the highest settings (6-7) if absolutely necessary: with these settings, the temperatures inside the refrigerator compartment may be close to 0°C and electricity consumption will be higher. In normal operating conditions, a medium-low setting (2-3) is recommended. This will provide effective storage of the fresh foods in the refrigerator compartment and of the frozen foods in the freezer compartment. Regulation of the internal temperature of the freezer compartment is controlled by the main thermostat. [. . . ] In order to maintain the preset temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer sections, the compressor comes into operation in response to the level of cooling required, and may operate continuously if necessary. When the compressor starts up a humming sound will be heard, tending to drop in volume after a few minutes. Another normal refrigerator operating noise is a gurgling due to the coolant flowing through the pipes in the circuit. This noise is perfectly normal and does not mean that the appliance is malfunctioning. [. . . ]