Smeg FAB10 User manual

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2 Description
2.1 General Description
1 Freezer compartment
2 Removable racks
3 Defrosting water drain channel
4 Lid for fruit and vegetable drawer
5 Fruit and vegetable drawer
6 Adjustable feet
7 Balcony for dairy products
8 Balcony for eggs
9 Flexible tab bottle-holder
10 Bottle balcony
11 Bulb-holder
12 Thermostat knob

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2.2 Description of parts
Interior lighting
The interior of the appliance is lit when the
door is opened and turned off when it is
closed.
Refrigerator thermostat
For adjusting temperature inside the
appliance
Shelves
This appliance has many shelves that can
be positioned at different heights fitting them
in the suitable guides; they are useful to
optimise space and store foodstuffs and
beverage inside the refrigerator
compartment.
Defrost water outlet
At the back of the refrigerator compartment,
under the refrigeration plate, there are a
groove and a hole for collecting the water
from defrosting.
NOTE:
The light comes on even if the
refrigerator thermostat is set on "0",
meaning that the refrigerator is
switched off.
NOTE:
Check periodically that this
opening is not blocked and clean
it, if necessary.

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Door containers
The door inner side contains suitable
balconies for storing foodstuffs in small
containers. The shelf in the lower part of the
door is useful for storing bottles.
Balcony for dairy products
A special cheese and dairy product box
with lid is supplied. This box can be placed
on any shelf as required.
Fruit and vegetable drawer
For storing fruit and vegetables, maintaining
a constant humidity level.
2.3 Control panel
1 Light bulb.
2 Fast freeze function key.
3 Temperature selection knob.
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2.4 Available accessories
Door balconies and shelves
For storing foodstuffs in small containers.
The shelf in the lower part of the door is
useful for storing bottles.
Ice cube pan
For producing ice cubes; to be placed in
the freezer compartment.
Egg holder
For conserving eggs inside the refrigerator
compartment.
NOTE:
Not all accessories are available
on some models.
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 Authorized
Service Centers. 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).
4. Plug the appliance into a wall socket.
3.3 First use
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:
When the appliance is turned on
for the first time it must run
continuously for 24 hours before
cooling down to a suitable
temperature; during this time do
not open the door too often and
do not introduce big amounts of
food.

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Refrigerator thermostat adjustment
The knob in the top right-hand corner of the
appliance is used to set the refrigerating
temperature.
When the knob is turned to 0, the
appliance is switched off.
The operational settings range from 1to 5.
• Positions 1and 2correspond to a lower
cooling power.
• Positions 3and 4correspond to a
normal cooling power.
• Position 5generates the appliance
maximum cooling power.
In normal usage conditions you are advised
to select a medium-low setting (positions 1
or 2) for proper conservation of foodstuff in
the appliance.
Only select the highest settings (4and 5) if
they are really necessary: with these
settings, the temperatures inside the
refrigerator compartment may be close to
0°C and electricity consumption will be
higher.
Fast Freezing Function
This function allows you to freeze large
quantities of stored food in the freezer
compartment.
Activate the function 24 hours before
storing food inside.
NOTE:
Increasing from position 1to 5
temperature decreases in the
refrigerator compartment.
NOTE:
Regulation of the temperature of
the freezer compartment is
controlled by the main thermostat.
NOTE:
To save energy, after 24 hours
after inserting fresh food,
deactivate the function.

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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
remove them completely, lift them at the
back (1) and extract them (2).
Door balconies and shelves
Suitable for storing eggs, butter, dairy
products, preserves 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.
Do not place excessively heavy bottles in
the balcony and do not drop them.
All balconies and trays can be removed for
cleaning. To remove them, tap them
upwards with your fist, first on one side and
then on the other in the insertion zone.
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.

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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.
Ice tray
Fill the ice tray with water, which can be
cold or at room temperature. Place it
horizontally in the freezer. Close the freezer
door and wait a few hours. When the water
has fully frozen, remove the tray from the
freezer compartment and remove the ice for
use.
3.5 Using the refrigerator
compartment
Arranging food
Arrange food on the various shelves,
making sure that they are wrapped and
covered hermetically. This precaution
ensures that:
• the flavor, moisture and freshness of the
foods are preserved;
• any contamination of foods with odors 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.
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:
Always allow hot foods and drinks
to cool to room temperature
before putting them in the
appliance.

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Storage life table
3.6 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 refrigerator in such a
way that it is in contact with furniture or
other household appliances.
3.7 Turning the appliance off
Whenever the appliance is to remain
unused for long periods, it should be
switched off.
1. Return thermostat knob to the "0"
position.
2. Unplug the appliance from the wall
socket.
3. Empty the compartments.
4. Once the freezer has fully defrosted, dry
any residual accumulated moisture with
a tea towel.
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:
Leave the door ajar to ensure that
moisture and stagnant air do not
cause unpleasant odors.
NOTE:
Wait at least 5 minutes before
restarting the appliance or
plugging it in so as not to damage
the compressor.

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3.8 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
odors.
• 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.
Refrigerator compartment
• 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.
• Door balconies and shelves can be
removed.
• Do not use sharp objects or spray
products.
• Avoid contact with water or detergents
and electrical parts or the lighting system.
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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• After washing the components, dry them
thoroughly.
To improve energy savings and efficiency of
the appliance, periodically clean the
condenser, located in the rear area, using a
broom, a vacuum cleaner or a cloth.
Interior lighting
Interior lighting, if damaged, must be
repaired by Technical Service only.
4.3 Defrosting
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
The freezer compartment has automatic
defrosting.
During normal compressor operation frost
forms on the rear wall of the appliance, and
melts when it is not working.
While the compressor is not working, the
accumulated frost melts and the water runs
off into the opening for this purpose at the
bottom of the cell.
It is then channelled into the tray under the
compressor, from which it evaporates.
CAUTION
• Do not use electrical appliances (e.g.
hair dryers) or sprays for defrosting, the
plastic parts could be damaged.
NOTE:
Occasional presence of frost
inside the freezer compartment is
normal.
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.

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Defrosting the freezer compartment
The freezer compartment needs to be
defrosted manually. When the thickness of
frost or ice on the shelves exceeds 2 cm, the
freezer should be defrosted.
A few hours before defrosting, proceed as
follows:
1. Set the thermostat on 5for a further
cooling of frozen foodstuffs.
2. Turn the knob to the position 0.
3. Disconnect the appliance from the
mains power supply.
While cleaning, remove frozen foodstuff
from the freezer and protect them from
defrosting; then, place a container under
the defrosting water drain channel.
After defrosting, dry the freezer
compartment completely.
4.4 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.
•Thefreezerisloadedwith 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.
• Fresh food (fruit and vegetables) has
been placed inside the refrigerator
compartment.
• Food not properly covered or stored in
hermetically closed containers.
• The foodstuffs or containers are in
contact with the rear wall.
• The door seal is damaged or dirty.
To clean the seal use lukewarm water
and then dry it.
Water is forming inside the refrigerator
compartment:
• The drainage channel or opening is
blocked.
NOTE:
The amount of ice which forms on
the back wall may vary with
changes in weather conditions, the
frequency with which the door is
opened, the appliance's operating
temperatures and the amount of
fresh foods stored inside
(especially fruit and vegetables).

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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.
• Food 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.
The door is 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 door is 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
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.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit
WARNING
• Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
CAUTION
• Never use the open door to lever the
appliance into place when fitting.
• Avoid exerting too much pressure on the
door when open.

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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
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.
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).
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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Spacers
To ensure proper cooling of the condenser,
the appliance must not be placed too close
to the wall. To prevent this, the appliance
comes complete with two plastic spacers
which must be fitted to the top of the
condenser.
To position the spacers fit them between the
vertical fins of the condenser (1), then rotate
them by 90 degrees clockwise or
counterclockwise, to secure them (2).
Positioning
Position the appliance on a firm, level
surface.
We recommend moving the appliance very
carefully in order to avoid damaging the
floor (especially if the refrigerator is
positioned on wooden floors or linoleum).
If the floor is not perfectly level, use the four
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.

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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 appliance 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.