Smeg FAB 28 User manual

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2 Description
2.1 General Description
1 Freezer compartment
2 Fan
3 Interior lighting
4 Refrigerator compartment
5 Timer
6 Fridge door
2.2 Description of parts
Freezer compartment
For storing frozen foods, freezing fresh
foods and producing ice cubes.
Fan
Distributes the temperature and reduces
condensation on the shelves and other
surfaces.
Interior lighting
The interior of the appliance is lit when the
door is opened.
Refrigerator compartment
For storing fresh foods.
Timer
For setting the temperature inside the
refrigerator and freezer compartments.

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2.3 Available accessories
Shelves
For optimising fridge space and placing
foodstuffs inside the refrigerator
compartment.
Fruit and vegetable drawer
For storing fruit and vegetables, maintaining
a constant humidity level.
Supercold drawer
Can be used for maintaining freshness and
flavour of delicate food such as meat, fish
and lightly frozen foods for a longer time
period, since temperature is kept constantly
between +29°F and +37°F.
NOTE:
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.
NOTE:
Do not place food to be frozen or
trays to make ice in the super-cold
compartment.

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Door balconies and shelves
For storing foodstuffs in small containers.
The shelf in the lower part of the door is
useful for storing bottles.
NOTE:
The accessories intended to come
into contact with food are made of
materials that comply with the
provisions of current legislation.
NOTE:
Supplied and optional accessories
can be requested to Authorised
Service Centres. Use only original
accessories supplied by the
manufacturer.

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3 Use
3.1 Instructions
3.2 Preliminary operations
1. Remove any protective film from the
outside or inside of the appliance,
including accessories.
2. Remove any labels (apart from the
technical data plate) from the
accessories and shelves.
3. Remove and wash all the appliance's
accessories (see 4 Cleaning and
maintenance).
3.3 First use
Plug the appliance into a wall socket.
To turn the appliance on, rotate the
thermostat knob from position 1to position
5, depending on the desired temperature.
Alarm for door open
When the appliance door is left open for a
long period of time, a sound and visual
signal (flashing interior lights) will inform the
user to close the door.
WARNING
• Do not store explosive or flammable
substances, such as gasoline in or in the
vicinity of this refrigerator or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not climb, stand or hang on the
shelves in the refrigerator. This could
cause serious injury or result in damage
to the appliance.
• Never allow children to play with the
refrigerator and let them use the
drawers, shelves and others parts of the
appliance only as described in this
handbook.
• Bottles containing strong alcoholic
drinks must be tightly closed and stored
vertically.
• Never touch frozen product straight from
the freezer or put it in your mouth. This
can cause burn injury due to very low
temperatures.
CAUTION
• Do not use sharp objects when
removing ice and frost in order not to
damage the appliance's walls.
• Organic compounds, acids and
essential oils can corrode the seals and
plastic surfaces if left in contact with them
for extended periods.
NOTE:
After installing or repositioning the
appliance, wait at least two hours
before activating it.
NOTE:
The higher the number set (from 1
to 5), the lower the fridge
temperature will be.

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3.4 Using the accessories
Shelves
These can be positioned at different heights
on the guides according to requirements.
Each shelf has a safety fitting to prevent it
from being accidentally removed.
To extract them fully, lift up the rear part (1)
and remove them (2).
Door balconies and shelves
Suitable for storing eggs, butter, dairy
products, conserves and other small food
packages/containers. The lower part of the
door has a shelf for bottles. Avoid placing
excessively heavy bottles on the shelf and
do not let them drop onto the bottom when
inserting them.
Fruit and vegetable drawer
Located at the bottom of the refrigerator
compartment, which is fitted with a glass
shelf to cover fresh foods that require
constant humidity for optimum storage.
CAUTION
• Glass shelves and covers are heavy,
use special care when removing them.
NOTE:
Perishable foods should be placed
on the rear part of the shelves
where the temperature is lower.
NOTE:
Storing vegetables with high
content of water can generate
condensation on the glass shelf.
This is a natural phenomenon
which does not affect the
appliance’s operation in any way.

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Drawer humidity regulator
Can be used to adjust the humidity level in
the fruit and vegetable drawer. Slide the
regulator horizontally to open or close the
passage of air through the slots.
3.5 Ventilation
The forced recirculation air in the appliance
is free of humidity and quickly dries the food
inside.
The inner ventilation system cools food
more rapidly and keeps refrigeration
homogeneous inside the appliance.
NOTE:
Storing vegetables with high
content of water can generate
condensation on the glass shelf.
This is a natural phenomenon
which does not affect the
appliance’s operation in any way.
NOTE:
Before introducing food into the
appliance, seal it thoroughly.

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3.6 Using the refrigerator
compartment
Arranging food
Arrange food on the various shelves,
making sure that they wrapped and
covered hermetically. This precaution
ensures that:
• the flavour, moisture and freshness of the
foods is preserved;
• any contamination of foods with odours
or tastes from other foods can be
avoided;
• the humidity level inside the refrigerator is
prevented from becoming too high as a
result of the normal transpiration of food
(especially fresh fruit and vegetables). In
some operating conditions (rise in
ambient temperature and humidity, more
frequent opening of the door) this might
cause condensation to form on the
shelves.
Storage life table
3.7 Using the freezer compartment
To keep and freeze foods properly:
• pack fruit and vegetables in portions of
no more than 1 kg; meat and fish in
portions of up to 2 kg.
• small packages freeze quickly which
means that the foods' nutritional
properties are preserved better,
including after defrosting/preparation.
• package foods in hermetically sealed
packages, expelling air as much as
possible.
• Do not use paper bags or shopping
bags, use the suitable freezer bags/
containers.
NOTE:
Always allow hot foods and drinks
to cool to room temperature
before putting them in the
appliance.
Foodstuff Time
Eggs, smoked meats,
marinated foods, cheese max 10 days
Root vegetables max 8 days
Butter max 7 days
Pastries, fruit, ready meals,
fresh meat max 2 days
Fish, minced meat, seafood max 1 day
NOTE:
Always allow hot foods and drinks
to cool to room temperature
before putting them in the
appliance.

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Frozen foods storage life table
Defrosted foods
Food must be consumed as soon as
possible once defrosted. Freezing foods
preserves them, but it does not destroy any
micro-organisms, which are activated after
thawing, damaging the foods.
Partial defrosting lowers the nutritional value
of the foodstuffs, particularly of fruit,
vegetables and ready meals.
3.8 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.
Foodstuff Time
Fruit, beef max 10-12 months
vegetables, veal, poultry max 8-10 months
Game max 6-8 months
Pork max 4-6 months
Mince max 4 months
Bread, desserts, cooked foods,
oily fish max 3 months
Offal max 2 months
Sausages, lean fish max 1 month
CAUTION
• Do not refreeze frozen foods which
have partly or completely thawed.

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3.9 Heated front surface
There is a front surface heating system
inside the cabinet to limit the formation of
condensation around the door seal.
3.10 Turning the appliance off
Whenever the appliance is to remain
unused for long periods, it should be
switched off.
1. Unplug the appliance from the wall
socket.
2. Empty the compartments.
3. Once the freezer has fully defrosted,
dry any residual accumulated moisture
with a tea towel.
3.11 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
appliance) 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. in the
upper and central parts.
• Keep drinks, bottles, cans etc. in the
lower part.
NOTE:
Leave the door ajar to ensure that
moisture and stagnant air do not
cause unpleasant odours.

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Refrigerator compartment
• Keep conserves, wine, biscuits etc. in the
upper part.
• Keep dairy products, ready meals,
pastries, fruit juices, beer etc. in the
central part.
• Keep meats, cold cuts etc. in the lower
part.
• Keep fresh and tropical fruit, vegetables,
root vegetables, onions, etc. in the fruit
and vegetable drawer.
Freezer compartment
• The type of food, quantity and date of
freezing should be marked on the
container/packaging.
• Use small containers, if possible already
cold.
• The quantity of fresh foods which can be
frozen at the same time is listed on the
nameplate inside the refrigerator
compartment.
• Use suitable freezer bags, tinfoil,
cling-film for use with food, and freezer
containers.
• Do not use paper bags, cellophane for
non-food use, shopping bags or
pre-used freezer bags.
• Avoid frozen food coming into contact
with fresh food to be frozen.
• Keep bagged frozen vegetables, ice,
ice cream etc.

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4 Cleaning and maintenance
4.1 Instructions
4.2 Cleaning the appliance
A special antibacterial protection on the
appliance's interior walls prevents bacterial
growth and keeps them clean. They must
nevertheless be cleaned regularly in order
to keep them in good condition.
Cleaning the outside of the appliance
• The appliance may be cleaned with
water or alcohol-based liquid detergents
(e.g. window cleaning products).
• Avoid aggressive detergents and rough
sponges in order not to damage the
surfaces.
• Use a soft brush to remove dust and fume
deposits from the condenser on the rear
of the appliance.
• Clean the tank above the compressor.
Cleaning the inside of the appliance
• Clean the inside of the appliance with
diluted liquid detergent and warm water,
adding a little bit of vinegar.
• The door balconies and shelves can be
removed: tap them upwards with your
fist, first on one side and then on the other
in the insertion zone.
• Remove any ice thicker than 3-5 mm. Do
not use sharp objects or spray products.
WARNING
• Turn off the appliance and unplug it from
the mains before cleaning or
maintenance.
• Do not pull the cable to remove the
plug.
• Use nonflammable cleaner.
CAUTION
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts
made of steel or that have metallic
surface finishes (e.g. anodizing, nickel-
or chromium-plating).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. powder products, stain
removers and metallic sponges) on
glass parts.
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.
• Do not clean glass shelves or covers
with warm water when they are cold.
• Glass shelves and covers are heavy,
use special care when removing them.

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4.3 Defrosting
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment does not
require defrosting, as any ice which forms
on the refrigeration plate will melt when the
compressor is idle. The defrosting process is
automatic.
Defrost water is channelled directly into the
dedicated pan on the back of the
appliance, which lets it evaporate by
means of the heat generated by the
compressor.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
The freezer compartment needs to be
defrosted manually. When the thickness of
frost or ice exceeds 2 cm, the freezer
should be defrosted.
A few hours before starting the defrosting
process, use the selector to set the
thermostat to max. setting so that the frozen
foods are cooled further. Unplug the
appliance from the supply mains socket.
Remove the frozen foods from the freezer
compartment and protect them from
thawing while cleaning. Wait until ice thaws
and then remove water from the freezer
compartment using a sponge/absorbing
cloth.
4.4 Interior lighting
Interior lighting, if damaged, must be
repaired by Technical Service only.
4.5 What to do if...
The appliance does not work:
• Make sure that the appliance is plugged
in and that the main switch is turned on.
The compressor starts to function too often
or functions continuously:
• The room temperature is too high.
• The door is being opened too often or
for too long.
• The door is not closing/sealing properly.
• The freezer is loaded with too many fresh
foods.
• Check that sufficient air can circulate
around the sensor on the right-hand side
of the refrigerator compartment.
• Check that the back of the freezer is
properly ventilated and that the
condenser is not too dirty.
Excessive ice or condensation has built up
inside the refrigerator compartment:
• The door is being opened too often or
for too long.
• Hot foods have been placed inside the
refrigerator compartment.
• The foodstuffs or containers are in
contact with the rear wall.
• The door seal is damaged or dirty.
Clean or replace it.
CAUTION
• Do not use electrical appliances (e.g.
hair dryers) or sprays for defrosting, the
plastic parts could be damaged.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
NOTE:
Occasional presence of frost
inside the freezer compartment is
normal.

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EN
The refrigerator compartment is not
sufficiently cold:
• The thermostat is set at too high a
temperature.
• The door is being opened too often or
for too long.
• The door is not closing/sealing properly.
• The room temperature is too high.
The temperature inside the refrigerator
compartment is too cold and the foodstuffs
are freezing:
• The thermostat is set at too low a
temperature.
• Foodstuffs not contained in suitable
containers or bags.
• Fruit and vegetables might be too wet.
• Foodstuffs placed against the rear wall
of the refrigerator compartment.
Temperature inside freezer compartment
not low enough to freeze foods properly:
• The thermostat is set at too high a
temperature.
• The door is being opened too often or
for too long.
• The door is not closing/sealing properly.
• The door seal is damaged or dirty.
Clean or replace it.
• The food to be frozen contains large
quantities of sugar.
Excessive ice has built up inside the freezer
compartment:
• The thermostat is set at too low a
temperature.
• The room temperature is too high.
• The door is being opened too often or
for too long.
• The door is not closing/sealing properly.
• The door seal is damaged or dirty.
Clean or replace it.
• Hot foods have been placed inside the
freezer compartment.
Doors are hard to open just after closing:
• If you attempt to open the door again just
after closing it (especially the freezer
door), considerable strength is required.
This is due to the vacuum created by the
cooling of the warm air which has
entered the freezer.
The doors are misaligned:
• Check that the appliance is level.
• Level the appliance using its feet.

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5 Installation
5.1 Electrical connection
General information
• Check the mains characteristics against
the data indicated on the plate.
The identification plate bearing the
technical data, serial number and brand
name is visibly positioned inside the
appliance. Do not remove this plate for
any reason.
• Make sure that the plug and socket are
of the same type.
• 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.
• If it is necessary to replace the power
cable, this must be performed by an
authorized technician from Technical
Support Service.
5.2 Positioning
Choice of location
Always install the appliance in a dry place
with satisfactory ventilation. Depending on
its climate class (stated on the nameplate
inside the refrigerator compartment), the
DANGER
• Non-compliance with these instructions
may result in death, fire or an electric
shock.
WARNING
• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter plug.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
• Do not pull or bend the power cord.
• The appliance must be connected to
ground in compliance with electrical
system safety standards.
• Do not pull the cable to remove the plug.
WARNING
• Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
• Use two or more people to move and
install this appliance.
• The appliance is heavy and it must be
secured during transport and installation.
CAUTION
• Never use the open door to lever the
appliance into place when fitting.
• Avoid exerting too much pressure on the
door when open.
WARNING
Do not install this appliance:
• outdoor,
• in manufactured (mobile) homes, in
recreational vehicles (RVs) or boat.
• near a heater or flammable material.
Keep flammable materials and vapor,
such as gasoline, away from the
appliance.
• in a room where there is a risk of
freezing.
• in direct sunlight or exposed to heat from
stoves (If this is not possible, insulate
properly).

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appliance can be used in different
temperature conditions.
• The appliance must not be installed near
heat sources. If this is not possible,
insulate properly.
• To ensure proper ventilation for your
appliance allow 1 ¼” (3 cm) space on
each side.
• If installed underneath wall units, at least
3” (7.6 cm) clearance must be left.
• Ensure that the appliance is located with
sufficient space for the door to open and
for the internal drawers and shelves to be
removed, if necessary. Leave 14 ½”
(36,8 cm) minimum on the hinge side to
allow for the door to swing open.
Spacers
To ensure proper cooling of the condenser,
the appliance must not be placed too close
to the wall. To avoid this, the product is
equipped with two plastic spacers, which
must be positioned on the back of the
appliance.
Positioning
Position the appliance on a firm, level
surface.
The appliance has two small wheels on the
back to allow it to be moved and
positioned more easily.
In any case, we recommend moving the
appliance very carefully in order to avoid
damaging the floor (especially in the case
of wooden floors).
Class Room temperature
SN (Subnormal) + 50°F to + 89°F
N (Normal) + 61°F to + 89°F
ST (Subtropical) + 64°F to + 100°F
T (Tropical) + 64°F to + 109°F

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If the floor is not perfectly level, use the two
adjustable feet on the front part of the
appliance
Level the appliance horizontally adjusting its
feet.
Lean the appliance slightly towards the rear
part to facilitate proper door closure. A few days after installation, check that the
initial level adjustment is still correct. Make
sure that the appliance is still stable and the
door seals still close hermetically when it is
in operation and loaded with food.
If necessary, re-adjust the level and the
seals.
NOTE:
In order for the freezer to be
installed correctly, the door must
be able to close properly. Ensure
that the door seals close
hermetically, especially at the
corners.
CAUTION
• Do not press, do not tear or detach the
seal from the door.