Smeg CB2485U User manual

BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
CB2485U

IMPORTANT NOTICE-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
APPLIANCES COMPONENTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE ----------------------------------------------------------------4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
DOOR REVERSAL---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
BEFORE FIRST USE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
STORAGE INSTRUCTION-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
CONTROLS-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
DE-FROSTING-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
CARE AND CLEANING---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
TROUBLESHOOTING----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
WARRANTY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
CONTENT
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1. Some provisions in this user manual apply to refrigerating products of different types e.g. (for a refrigerator,
refrigerator-freezer or freezer) The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage arising from the failure
to observe the instructions contained in this manual. Please refer to the warranty booklet.
2. Keep this manual for future reference, or to provide to the next user.
3. The appliance operates properly at the ambient temperature 16 ℃（61℉）~32 ℃（90℉). Do not use it
in the conditions that are out of those recommended.
4. When placing, moving or lifting the appliance, do not hold the door handles, do not pull the condenser at the
rear part of the refrigerator and do not touch the compressor unit.
5. When transporting, moving or positioning the appliance, do not tilt it by more than 40°from the vertical
position. Should such a situation occur, the appliance should not be switched on for a minimum 2 hours.
6. Remove the plug from the outlet before any maintenance activity.
7. The “cracking” sound, which the appliance may emit is caused by the expansion and contraction of parts as a
result of temperature variations during its cooling and defrost recycles.
8. For safety reasons never repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by persons who do not have the
required qualifications may result in serious injury for the user of the appliance.
9. Do not refreeze partly thawed products.
10. Do not store beverages in bottles and cans, especially carbonated beverages, in the freezer compartment.
The cans and the bottles may explode.
11. Do not put frozen products, taken out directly from the freezer (candies, ice cubes, etc.) into your mouth,
their low temperature may cause severe frost-bite.
12. Make sure you do not damage the cooling system, by puncturing the refrigerant tubing in the evaporator or
breaking the tubes. The refrigerant is flammable. If the refrigerant comes into contact with the eyes, rinse
them with clean water and call for medical assistance immediately.
13. This appliance is intended for food and beverage storage, do not use it for other purposes.
14. When performing activities, such as cleaning, maintenance or moving, the appliance must be completely
disconnected from power supply (by removing the plug from the wall outlet or turning off the breaker)
15. This appliance should not be used by children under 8 years of age or by persons with physical, mental or
sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless they are
supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with
the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of
the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a
competent person.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
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APPLIANCE COMPONENTS
1. Control panel
2. Air duct panel
3. Glass shelves
4. Crispers
5. Fresh zone
6. Drawers
7. Door bins
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Placement of the Refrigerator in cabinetry
•This drawing shows the placement of the refrigerator in the cabinet, the airflow through the entire
cabinet, the platform base that the refrigerator sits on, as well as the cabinet doors as they overlay the
refrigerator doors.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE
APPLIANCE
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Connect to the power supply
•This appliance should be connected to AC 120V/60Hz supply socket. The socket must be fitted properly
and must be supplied with a power cord with a 3-prong plug and a 15A fuse.
•It is a legal requirement that the appliance is properly grounded. The manufacturer will not be held
liable for any damage or injury which may result from the failure to fulfill this requirement.
•Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and cords.
•See the serial plate at the lower part of the internal wall of the appliance for detailed specifications**.
Disconnecting the power supply
•Make sure the appliance can be easily disconnected from the outlet, either by pulling the plug out of
the outlet, or by switching off the breaker.
Minimum distances from the heat sources
•from the electric, gas and other ovens - 30 mm / 1 inch,
•from oil or coal fired ovens - 300 mm / 12 inches,
•from built-in ovens - 50 mm / 2 inches
•Use an appropriate insulation panel between them when there is no possibility of ensuring the specified
distances.
Installation before using the appliance for the first time
•Make sure there is enough space around the refrigerator to allow it work properly. A free space of 1cm
(1/2 inch) is required on the rear of the appliance so that the air can be circulated to cool the
compressor and condenser. And 30cm (12 inches) space above the refrigerator.
•Make sure the appliance is placed in level position by adjusting the 2 adjustable front legs.
Shelves
•The fridge shelves can be moved according to the storage requirements within the fridge section
•To move the shelf, lift the rear section and then pull it outwards
•To replace, slide the shelf back into the slot, and then lower the rear section
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE
APPLIANCE
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Ventilation is the main consideration when installing any refrigeration unit into a custom kitchen.
The heat removed from the cooling and/or freezing compartments needs to be dissipated into the
atmosphere.
Incorrect ventilation can lead to premature compressor failure, excessive power consumption, moisture
buildup and mold, total system failure and will likely invalidate the warranty provided with the appliance.
For products intended to be installed into a cabinet, the following requirements must be met:
Ventilation from underneath through the base of the kitchen cabinet must be set up with the supplied
ventilation grill or an air vent with at least a 31 in2(200 cm2) cross section area.
•Installing the cabinet base air ventilation grill:
•• Cut a hole in the plinth/kick plate of the kitchen cabinet below the refrigerator: 17.64 in. (448 mm) wide
and 2.6 in. (55mm) high.
•• Insert the ventilation grill into the cut out in the cabinet base.
•• Secure the grill with the 4 screws, 1 in each corner.
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IMPORTANT!
An air passageway must be provided in the
top of the cabinet run to allow free air in
and out.
There must be space at the rear of the
cabinet to allow cool air to be drawn into
the condenser.

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Unit and Cavity Dimensions
This built-in appliance is completely enclosed by a kitchen cabinet. The cabinet surrounding the appliance must be
designed in accordance with the specified dimensions and must allow sufficient air circulation to ensure correct
operation of the appliance.
Cabinet Door Dimensions
This appliance requires 2 doors. One for the refrigerator section and one for the freezer section. The custom
doors must be at least 5/8” (16 mm) thick and no more than 3/4” (19mm) thick. The space between the top
and bottom doors must be at least 1/8” (3mm), the same as the appliance door space. Similar space is
required between the top door and the cabinet door above the appliance (if applicable) – 1/8” (3mm).
Spacing between the cabinet doors and the existing cabinets should comply with the existing kitchen
cabinets, typically 1/8” (3mm) should be allowed.The cabinet doors must follow the recommended weight
requirements –
Fridge compartment door 37.5 lbs (17 kg)
Freezer compartment door 26.5 lbs (12 kg)
Detailed specs for custom doors for appliance: Specs provided for the width of the appliance doors in the
diagram. Detail for designers/planners.
Fridge 38 13/16” (988 mm)
Freezer 25” (640 mm)
Unit Cavity
Width
21 1/4”
540mm
Width
Min. 22 1/8”
Min. 560mm
Height
6941/64”
1769mm
Height
6923/65” – 6927/32”
1771 –1774mm
Depth
2121/32”
550mm
Depth
Min. 223/64”
Min 560mm

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REQUIRED CAVITY DIMENSION

Push the appliance carefully into the cabinet, make sure
the appliance is centered in the cavity. Follow the steps
below to fit the cabinet door panel, ensuring the door
can be opened and closed properly then tighten the
screws at the top and bottom.
Fitting the cabinet door bracket
Remove the white decorative cover
Fig. 1- by lifting it upwards.
Fig. 2- Obtain the below measurements:
Dimension B= Measure from the underside surface of
cabinet ceiling to the bottom of fixing bracket.
Dimension C= Determine which gap
you need between the cabinet ceiling or panel above.
Often this will align with the adjacent cabinet doors.
Fig. 3 - Fitting the decor door bracket
Subtract C from B and put the fixing bracket (2) in place
using this measurement for vertical position and center
horizontally.
Secure the fixing bracket (2) using screws (1) x8.
Fig. 4 - Fitting the cabinet door
Place the cabinet door onto the appliance door by
inserting adjustment bolts into the slots on the fixing
bracket. Locate the washers and screw the nuts onto the
adjustment bolts. Do not tighten fully yet.
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
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Fig. 5 - Aligning the panel door
Close the door and check the alignment with the other unit
door (if applicable) or adjacent cabinets. Adjust the cabinet
door by screwing or unscrewing the adjustment/angle
alignment bolts for vertical adjustment and by the help of
the slots on the fixing bracket for other directions. Lock the
screws into place as shown in Fig. 5.
Fitting the cabinet door bottom brackets
With the appliance door open, locate the metal door lower f
fixing brackets and screw the bracket to the cabinet door.
You may need to remove and re-fit these brackets
depending upon the cabinet door style used.
Fitting the decorative cover
Re-fit the decorative cover, that you removed in the first
step, on to the cabinet door upper bracket.
Check that the whole door assembly operates smoothly and
that the door seals are still creating a good seal.
Fig 5
Ensuring the door seals correctly:
It is normal for the seal to be compressed after the door has been reversed.
With the door closed, use a hair dryer to expand the seal and fill the gap between the door and
the body of the appliance.
Take care not to use the hair dryer too close to the appliance, which could damage the seal.
A distance of approximately 10 cm / 4 inches should be adequate.
When completed, allow the seal and door to cool before touching them.
Once done, the seal will remain in position.
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Tip: If you hear wood touch wood when a door closes, it's
possible the door panel is contacting the cabinet gable and
potentially preventing a tight gasket seal. Adjust the panel
further away from the appliance door to ensure a small
gap between the cabinet panel and the gable.

CHANGE THE OPENING DIRECTION OF YOUR PRODUCT (1/2)
1. Remove the screw caps on the
front of the product.
2. With the door closed remove the screws
from the top and bottom hinges that hold
the appliance door to the hinges. Remove
the screws from the top hinge first.
Support the door at the bottom and open
the hinge away from the appliance door.
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3. Carefully lift the appliance door, ensuring
you don’t damage the hinges or the door.
5. With the top hinge open, remove the
screws from the top hinge that fix the
hinge to the cabinet of the appliance.
6. Flip over the top hinge by 180°and fix it
in place on the diagonally opposite corner of
the appliance cabinet (Upper hinge
becomes lower and vice versa). Reattach
the door by fixing the outside screws of the
hinge to the door.
4. Use the same method to remove the other
doors (if applicable)
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CHANGE THE OPENING DIRECTION OF YOUR PRODUCT (2/2)

BEFORE FIRST USE
You must allow the unit to settle for at least twenty-four hours after transport prior to switching the power on.It is
recommended that you clean the interior of the appliance prior to first use, using a solution of baking soda (sodium
bicarbonate) and warm water and then thoroughly drying the interior. The unit may have an odor to it at first use.
This will disappear as the unit cools.
Please note:
The unit will start with a default set temperature of 5℃(41℉) for fridge, 2℃(36℉) for special refrigerator
compartment and -18℃(0℉) for freezer and work continuously until it achieves the correct temperatures. If the
appliance is switched off, you should allow five minutes before switching it on again to prevent unnecessary strain
to the compressor.
Never store inflammable or explosive items and strong corrosive acids or alkalis in the unit. This fridge cools your
food by making the inner back of the cavity cold. It is normal for frost to build up on its surface; it then turns into
liquid during compressor off-cycles and drains through a small drain at the bottom, where it evaporates harmlessly.
The presence of frosting or moisture at the back is normal.
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FIRST USE
Refrigerator storage
1. Never put liquids in the refrigerator uncovered.
2. Never put hot foods in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool to room temperature before
being put into the refrigerator.
3. Nothing should rest against the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this will cause frost and possible condensation
problems which could be difficult to remove.
4. Make sure food is clean and any extra water is wiped away before putting into the refrigerator.
5. Wrap or cover food before putting into the fridge. This will help prevent the loss of moisture, keep food fresh
and avoid unpleasant odors.
6. Any foods to be used soon should be stored at the front of the shelf to prevent deterioration caused by the
door being open for prolonged periods.
7. Do not overfill the refrigerator. There should be sufficient space between the foods to allow the cool air to
circulate.
8. Thawing frozen foods in the refrigerator compartment will help to keep the temperature low and save energy.
9. Never store raw meats on shelves above cooked meats or other produce. This will help to prevent juices from
raw meat contaminating other food items.
Freezer storage
1. The freezer compartments are designed to store only frozen food.
2. Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully before putting them into the freezer.
3. Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage of frozen food. If no information is provided, foods
should not be stored for more than three months after the purchase date.
4. Store food in small packages (ideally less than 1 kg / 2.2 lbs). This reduces the freezing time and improves the
quality of the food after thawing.
5. Wrap food before putting into the freezer. To stop the wrapping sticking together, ensure it is dry.
6. Label the food before freezing with information including type of food and dates of storage and expiry.
7. Once food is thawed, it must not be refrozen. Only defrost as much food as is required to prevent waste.
8. Bottled or canned drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartments as they could explode.
9. The maximum amount of fresh food that can be frozen within a 24-hour period is 3 kg / 6.6 lbs.
10. Do not attempt to freeze more than the maximum amount.
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The refrigerator section is for short-term food storage. Although low temperatures can be maintained, extended
periods of food storage are not recommended.
As the cold air circulates within the fridge, the temperature can vary between the different sections. As such, foods
should be stored in different sections according to type.
1. Butter, cheese, etc.
2. Food in jars and bottles
3. Drinks, e.g. milk
4. Cooked food
5. Yoghurts, preserves, etc.
6. 75 ml / 2.5 oz bottles or ready meals, etc.
7. Fresh meat and fish
8. Fruit and vegetables
•The shelves can be moved according to the storage requirements within the refrigerator section.
•To move the shelf, lift the rear section up and then pull it outwards.
•To replace, slide the shelf back into the slot, and then lower the rear section.
STORAGE INSTRUCTION
Refrigerator storage
◆Never put uncovered liquids in the refrigerator
◆Never put hot foods in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool to room temperature before
being put into the refrigerator
◆Nothing should rest against the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this will cause frost and possible condensation
problems which will be difficult to remove
◆Make sure food is clean and any extra water is wiped away before putting into the fridge
◆Wrap or cover food before putting into the refrigerator. This will help prevent the loss of moisture, keep food
fresh and avoid unpleasant odors
◆Do not overfill the refrigerator. There should be sufficient space between the foods to allow the cool air to
circulate
◆Thawing frozen foods in the refrigerator compartment will help to keep the temperature low and save
energy
◆Never store raw meats on shelves above cooked meats or other produce
Freezer storage
◆The freezer compartments are designed to store only frozen food
◆Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully before putting them into the freezer
◆Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage of frozen food. If no information is provided, foods
should not be stored for more than three months after the purchase date
◆Store food in small packages (ideally less than 1 kg / 2.2 lbs). This reduces the freezing time and improves the
quality of the food after thawing
◆Once food is thawed, it must not be refrozen. Only defrost as much food as is required to prevent waste
◆Bottled or canned drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartments as they could explode
◆The maximum amount of fresh food that can be frozen within a 24-hour period is 3 kg / 6.6 lbs. Do not
attempt to freeze more than the maximum amount
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Fresh zone
◆The fresh zone means that you can control its temperature independently.
◆Fresh zone temperature ranges from -3℃(27 ℉) to 3℃(37 ℉).
◆The fresh zone is designed to make it easier to handle ingredients in a short period of time, when you handle
frozen foods.
◆Zero-degrees preservation technology guarantees a relatively stable, independent, very close to -3 ℃(27 ℉),
but not less than -3 ℃(27 ℉) fresh-keeping compartment, maintaining a steady temperature level - so that
the food will be kept fresh for a longer period of time and will not be frozen
◆Suggestions for use: It is recommended to store fresh fish, fresh meat and dried fruit in condition of -2℃
(28℉)to 0℃(32℉). Put the frozen ingredients into the fresh zone 4/5 hours before use, you can
cut or cook frozen foods effortlessly and enjoy a faster and healthier cooking experience.
◆It is recommended to store vegetables and fruits at 0℃(32℉) to 3℃(37℉).
◆Note: If you want to store easy-drying ingredients such as meat into the zero-temperature zone for more
than 4 hours, you should use plastic wraps to avoid excessive moisture loss and affect the taste.
Crisper drawer humidity adjustment
◆The crisper drawer within this appliance features a humidity level adjustment slider. Vegetables and similar
produce that are subject to wilting (e.g. arugula, spinach leaves, herbs such as basil etc.) should be kept in the
crisper drawer and the adjustment slider kept closed (fully to the left - high). By keeping the adjustment
slider closed, water vapor is held in the drawer and subsequently greens are kept crisper and fresher for
longer
◆By contrast, fruits that are susceptible to rotting should be stored in the crisper drawer with the humidity
adjustment slider fully open (to the right - low). This will allow gases, emitted by certain produce and that
accelerate the rotting process, to exit the crisper drawer
◆The drawer is marked high and low with vegetable and fruit symbols to aid you
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1. At first use, or after a power failure, the appliance always works at: 5℃(41 ℉) for refrigerator, 0℃
（32 ℉）for fresh zone and -18℃(0 ℉) for freezer. If you want to adjust the temperature or
functions manually, press any button to activate the control panel.
2. Refrigerator temperature adjustment: press button Don left-hand part of control panel multiple
times to cycle through temperatures from 2℃(36 ℉) to 8℃(46 ℉).
3. Freezer temperature adjustment: press button Eon right-hand part of control panel multiple times
to cycle through temperatures from -15℃(5 ℉) to -25℃(-13 ℉).
4. Fast-cooling function: press button B; button illuminates and fast cooling function is turned on,
fridge will work automatically at temperature setting of 2℃(36 ℉). Mode expires
automatically after 24 hours operation and illumination of button ceases. Mode can be canceled
manually by pressing the button again.
5. Holiday function: press button C; button illuminates, holiday function is turned on and whole
appliance will work automatically at settings: fridge at 17℃(63 ℉) and freezer at -18℃(0 ℉).
6. Smart function: press button F; button illuminates, fridge compartment operates at setting 5℃(41
℉) and freezer compartment works at setting of -18℃(0 ℉). The Fresh zone works at setting
of 0℃(32 ℉).
7.Fast-freezing function: press button G; button illuminates and freezer will operate at temperature
setting -25℃(-13 ℉). After 24 hours, fast freezing function quits automatically, or can be
ended manually at any time by pressing the button again.
8. Press button Hfor 3 seconds to switch off your appliance: the button lights up indicating unit is
powered but in a standby mode. Press the button Hfor 3 seconds to switch on your appliance.
9. Press the button Ato temporarily turn on the display section corresponding to the fresh zone,
press the button Aagain to adjust the temperature. Temperature ranges of fresh zone from -3℃
(27 ℉) to 3℃(37 ℉).
10. Fault display
This unit has a ‘Fault display & alarm’ function. If a fault is detected, there are alarms displayed on the
temperature display, the appliance still cools but professional service technician should be
called to check the appliance.
F1 –Sensor of fridge evaporator
F2 –Sensor of fresh zone
F3 –Sensor of fridge compartment
F4 –Sensor of freezer compartment
F5 –Sensor of defrosting
2E –Fault of fan/motor in freezer
EC –Communication fault between main panel and display panel.
PS: Main board is located in the compressor compartment
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DEFROSTING
The product has a no frost system which is designed to prevent the heavy build up of ice. Under normal use, there
should be no need to regularly defrost the freezer system.
Please note: If you are regularly finding a heavy build up of ice, or pools of water, in the freezer section then it is
likely that the door is not sealing properly. This could be due to a defective door seal or an incorrectly fitted, or
overly heavy, decor door. For more information see the troubleshooting section on ice.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Always disconnect the appliance from the outlet before any cleaning or maintenance.
The refrigerator and freezer sections should be cleaned using a solution of baking soda and lukewarm water. Do not
use abrasive products or detergents. After washing, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Clean the shelves and door bins separately by hand with a mild solution of mild dish detergent and water. Do not
put them in the dishwasher.
If the appliance is not to be used for prolonged periods of time, unplug and clean the appliance. The doors should
be left slightly ajar to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant odors.
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