Smeg FAB38 User manual

Instructions
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Instructions
3.6 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following
reading conventions:
Warning
Serious injury or death risk
Risk of electric shock
Dangerous voltage risk
Fire
Warning; risk of re / amma-
ble materials
Caution
Injury or property damage risk
Important
Operating the system correctly
Description
Description of the appliance
and its accessories.
Use
Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories,
food storage advice.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning
and maintenance of the appli-
ance
Installation
Information for the qualied
technician: Installation, opera-
tion and inspection.

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Description
4. Description of the
appliance
4.1 General description
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This presentation is only for
information about the parts of
the appliance. Parts may vary
according to the appliance
model.
A) Refrigerator compartment
B) Freezer compartment
1) Display and control panel
2) Turbo fan *
3) Refrigerator shelves
4) Wine rack *
5) Ionizer *
6) Chiller *
7) Crisper cover
8) Crisper
9) Icemaker *
10) Freezer drawer cover * / Upper
drawer
11) Freezer drawers
12) Levelling feet (not shown)
13) Bottle shelf
14) Adjustable door shelf * / Door
shelf
15) Door shelves
16) Egg holder
17) Ice cube tray * * In some models

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5. Using the appliance
5.1 Information about New
Generation Cooling Technology
Refrigerators with new-generation
cooling technology
have a different
operating system to
static fridges. Other
(static) fridges may
experience a build
up of ice in the freez-
er compartment due
to door openings and
humidity in the food.
In such refrigerators,
regular de-frosting is
required; the refriger-
ator must be switched
off, the frozen food
moved to a suitable
container and the ice
which has formed in
the freezer compartment removed.
In refrigerators with new-generation
cooling technology, a fan blows dry
cold air evenly throughout the refrigera-
tor and freezer compartments. The cold
air cools your food evenly and uniform-
ly, preventing humidity and ice build-
up. In the refrigerator compartment,
air blown by the fan, located at the
top of the refrigerator compartment, is
cooled while passing through the gap
behind the air duct. At the same time,
the air is blown out through the holes
in the air duct, evenly spreading cool
air throughout the refrigerator compart-
ment.
There is no air passage between the
freezer and refrigerator compartments,
therefore preventing the mixing of
odors.
As a result, your fridge, with new gen-
eration cooling technology, provides
you with ease of use as well as a huge
volume and aesthetic appearance.
5.2 Display and Control Panel
Using the Control Panel
1. Enables the setting of the freezer.
2. Enables the setting of the refrigerator.
3. Freezer set value screen.
4. Refrigerator set value screen.
5. Economy mode symbol.
6. Super freeze symbol.
7. Alarm symbol.
5.3 Operating yourRefrigerator/
Freezer
Once you have plugged in the unit, all
symbols will be displayed for 2 seconds
and the initial values will be shown as
-0.4°F on the freezer adjustment indi-
cator, and +39 °F on the refrigerator
adjustment indicator.
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5.3.1 Freezer Temperature Settings
• The initial temperature value for the
freezer setting indicator is -3.2°F.
• Press the freezer set button once.
When you rst press the button, the
previous value will blink on the screen.
• Whenever you press the same but-
ton, a lower temperature will be set
(3.2°F; -0.4°F; -4°F; -7.5°F; -11°F).
• If you continue to press the button, it
will restart from 3.2°F.
NOTE: Eco mode gets ac-
tivated automatically when
the temperature of the freezer
compartment is set to -0.4°F.
5.3.2 Refrigerator Temperature
Settings
• The initial temperature value for
the refrigerator setting indicator is
+39°F.
• Press the refrigerator button once.
• Whenever you press the button, a
lower temperature will be set (+46°F,
+43°F, +41°F, +39°F, or +36°F).
• If you continue to press the button, it
will restart from +46°F.
5.3.3 Super Freeze Mode Purpose
To freeze a large quantity of food that
cannot t on the fast freeze shelf.
To freeze prepared foods.
To freeze fresh food quickly to retain
freshness.
How to use
To enable the super freeze mode, press
and hold the freezer temperature setting
button for 3 seconds. Once the super
freeze mode has been set, the super
freeze symbol on the indicator will be
lit and the machine will beep to conrm
the mode has been switched on.
During Super Freeze Mode:
• The temperature of the Refrigerator
may be adjusted. In this case, Super
Freeze mode will continue.
• Economy mode cannot be selected.
• Super Freeze mode can be can-
celled in the same way it is selected.
Notes:
• The maximum amount of fresh food
(in kilograms) that can be frozen
within 24 hours is shown on the
appliance label.
• For optimal appliance performance
in maximum freezer capacity,
activate super freeze mode 3 hours
before you put fresh food into the
freezer.
Super freeze mode will automat-
ically cancel after 24 hours or
when the freezer sensor tempera-
ture drops below -25.5°F.

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Recommended Settings for the Freezer
and Refrigerator Compartment Tem-
perature
Freezer
Compart-
ment
Refriger-
ator
Compart-
ment
Remarks
-0.4°F 39°F For regular
use and best
performance.
-4°F
-7.5°F or
-11°F 39°F
Recommend-
ed when
environ-mental
temperature
exceeds
86°F.
Super
Freeze
mode 39°F
Must be used
when you wish
to freeze food
in a short peri-
od of time.
-0.4°F
-4°F
-7.5°F or
-11°F
36°F
These tempera-
ture settings
must be used
when the
environmental
temperature is
high or if you
think the refrig-
erator com-
partment is not
cool enough
because the
door is being
opened fre-
quently.
5.4 Temperature Adjustment
Warnings
• It is not recommended that you
operate your appliance in environ-
ments colder than 50°F in terms of
its efciency.
• Do not start another adjustment while
you are already making an adjust-
ment.
• Temperature adjustments should be
made according to the frequency of
door openings, the quantity of food
kept inside the appliance and the
ambient temperature in the location
of your appliance.
• In order to allow your appliance to
reach the operating temperature af-
ter being connected to mains, do not
open the doors frequently or place
large quantities of food in the appli-
ance. Please note that, depending
on the ambient temperature, it may
take 24 hours for your appliance to
reach the operating temperature.
• A 5 minute delay function is applied
to prevent damage to the compres-
sor of your appliance when con-
necting or disconnecting to mains, or
when an energy breakdown occurs.
Your appliance will begin to operate
normally after 5 minutes.

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5.5 Accessories
5.5.1 Ice Tray (In some models)
• Fill the ice tray with water and place
in the freezer compartment.
• After the water has completely fro-
zen, you can twist the tray as shown
below to remove the ice cubes.
5.5.2 The Icemaker (In some
models)
Pull the lever towards you and remove
the icemaker tray
• Fill with water to the marked level
• Hold the left end of the lever and set
the ice-tray on the icebox
• When ice cubes have formed, twist
the lever to drop the ice cubes into
the icebox.
Do not ll the icebox with water
in order to make ice. It will break.

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5.5.3 The Freezer Bin
The freezer bin allows food to be ac-
cessed more easily.
Freezer bins
Removing the freezer bin:
• Pull the bin out as far as possible
• Pull the front of the bin up and out
Carry out the opposite of this
operation when retting the
sliding compartment.
Always keep hold of the handle
of the bin while removing it.
5.5.4 The Chiller Bin (In some
models)
Chiller bin
Keeping food in the Chiller compart-
ment, instead of the freezer or refrigera-
tor compartments, allows food to retain
freshness and avour for longer, while
preserving its fresh appearance. When
the Chiller bin becomes dirty, remove it
and wash with water.
(Water freezes at 32°F, but food con-
taining salt or sugar freezes at tempera-
tures lower than this).
The Chiller bin is usually used for
storing foods such as raw sh, lightly
pickled food, rice, and so on.
Do not put food you want to
freeze or ice trays (to make ice)
in the Chiller bin.

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To remove the Chiller Shelf:
• Pull the chiller shelf towards you by
sliding it on the rails.
• Pull the chiller shelf up from the rail
and remove it from the refrigerator.
5.5.5 The Fresh Dial (In some
models)
Fresh dial
If the crisper is full, the fresh dial
located in front of the crisper should be
opened.
This allows the air in the crisper and
the humidity rate to be controlled, to
increase the life of food within. The
dial, located behind the shelf, must be
opened if any condensation is seen on
the glass shelf.
5.5.6 Adjustable Door Shelf (In
some models)
Six different height adjustments can be
made to provide storage areas that
you need by adjustable door shelf.
To change the position of adjustable
door shelf:
Hold the bottom of
the shelf and pull
the buttons on the
side of the door
shelf direction of
arrow.
(Fig.1) Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Position door shelf
the height you
need by moving up
and down. After
you get the position
that you want the
door shelf, release
the buttons on the
side of the door
shelf (Fig.2)
Before releasing the door shelf, move
up down and make sure the door shelf
is xed.
Note: Before moving door shelf is
loaded, you must hold the shelf by
supporting the bottom. Otherwise,
door shelf could fall off the rails
due to the weight. So damage
may occur on the door shelf or
rails.

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5.5.7 Adjustable Glass Shelf (In
some models)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Adjustable glass shelf mechanism
provides higher storage spaces with a
simple movement. To cover the glass
shelf, push it.
You can load your food as you want
in the resulting extra space. To bring
the shelf in its original position, pull it
toward you.
5.5.8 Natural Ion Tech (In some
models)
Natural Ion Tech spreads negative ions
which neutralize particles of unpleasant
smell and dust in the air.
By removing these particles from the
air in the refrigerator, Natural Ion Tech
improves air quality and eliminates
odours.
Ioniser
• This feature is optional. It may not
exist on your product.
• The location of your ioniser device
may vary from product to product.
5.5.9 Maxi-fresh preserver (If
available)
Maxi Fresh Preserver
technology helps to remove
unpleasant odors from the
crisper. In this way, food
stays fresh for a longer
time.
• Maxi Fresh Preserver must be
cleaned once in a year. The lter
should be left for 2 hours at 149°F
in a oven.
• To clean the lter, please remove the
back cover of the lter box by pull-
ing it in the direction of the arrow.
• The lter should not be washed with
water or any detergent.
Maxi Fresh Preserver
(In some models)
Visual and text descriptions in the ac-
cessories section may vary according
to the model of your appliance.

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6. Food storage
6.1 Refrigerator Compartment
For normal operating conditions, set the
temperature of the refrigerator compart-
ment to +39 or +43 °F.
• To reduce humidity and avoid the
consequent formation of frost, always
store liquids in sealed containers in the
refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate
in the coldest parts of the evaporating
liquid and, in time, your appliance
will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrig-
erator. Warm food should be allowed
to cool at room temperature and
should be arranged to ensure ade-
quate air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment.
• Make sure no items are in direct
contact with the rear wall of the
appliance as frost can develop and
packaging will stick to it. Do not open
the refrigerator door frequently.
• We recommend that meat and clean
sh are loosely wrapped and stored
on the glass shelf just above the veg-
etable bin where the air is cooler, as
this provides the best storage condi-
tions.
• Store loose fruit and vegetable items
in the crisper containers.
• Store loose fruit and vegetables in the
crisper.
• Storing fruit and vegetables separate-
ly.
• Do not put wet vegetables into the
refrigerator.
• Storage time for all food products de-
pends on the initial quality of the food
and an uninterrupted refrigeration cycle
before refrigerator storage.
•To avoid cross-contamination do not
store meat products with fruit and
vegetables. Water leaking from meat
may contaminate other products in the
refrigerator. You should package meat
products and clean any leakages on
the shelves.
•Do not put food in front of the air ow
passage.
•Consume packaged foods before the
recommended expiry date.
Note: Potatoes, onions and garlic
should not be stored in the refrigerator.
The table below is a quick guide to
show you the most efcient way to
store the major food groups in your
refrigerator compartment.
Food Maximum
storage time How and where to store
Vegetables
and fruits 1 week Vegetable bin
Meat and
sh 2 - 3 Days
Wrap in plastic foil,
bags, or in a meat
container and store
on the glass shelf
Fresh cheese 3 - 4 Days On the designated
door shelf
Butter and
margarine 1 week On the designated door shelf
Bottled
products
e.g. milk
and yogurt
Until the
expiry date
recommend-
ed by the
producer
On the designated
door shelf
Eggs 1 month On the designated
egg shelf
Cooked
food All shelves

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6.2 Freezer Compartment
For normal operating conditions, set
the temperature of the freezer compart-
ment to -0.4°F or -68 °F.
• The freezer is used for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food, and making
ice cubes.
• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal
fresh food properly, that is the packag-
ing should be air tight and shouldn’t
leak.
• Special freezer bags, aluminum foil
polythene bags and plastic containers
are ideal.
• Do not store fresh food next to frozen
food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• Before freezing fresh food, divide it
into portions that can be consumed in
one sitting.
• Consume thawed frozen food within a
short period of time after defrosting
• Never place warm food in the freezer
compartment as it will thaw the frozen
food.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on food packaging when
storing frozen food. If no information
is provided food, should not be stored
for more than 3 months from the date
of purchase.
• When purchasing frozen food, make
sure that it has been stored under
appropriate conditions and that the
packaging is not damaged.
• Frozen food should be transported in
appropriate containers and placed in
the freezer as soon as possible.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the
packaging shows signs of humidity
and abnormal swelling. It is probable
that it has been stored at an unsuitable
temperature and that the contents have
deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen food de-
pends on the room temperature, the
thermostat setting, how often the door
is opened, the type of food, and the
length of time required to transport the
product from the shop to your home.
Always follow the instructions printed
on the packaging and never exceed
the maximum storage life indicated.
• The maximum amount of fresh food (in
lb) that can be frozen in 24 hours is
indicated on the appliance label.
• To use the maximum capacity of the
freezer compartment, use the glass
shelves for the upper and middle sec-
tion, and use the lower basket for the
bottom section.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze
home cooking (and any other food
which needs to be frozen quickly)
more quickly because of the freezing
shelf’s greater freezing power. Fast
freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of
the freezer compartment.
Note: If you attempt to open the freezer
door immediately after closing it, you
will nd that it will not open easily. This
is normal. Once equilibrium has been
reached, the door will open easily.
Important note:
• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
• The storage time of food is depen-
dent on the type of oil used. Suitable
oils are margarine, calf fat, olive
oil and butter. Unsuitable oils are
peanut oil and pig fat.
• Food in liquid form should be frozen
in plastic cups and other food should
be frozen in plastic folios or bags.

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The table below is a quick guide-
line to show you the most efcient
way to store the major food groups
in your freezer compartment.
Meat and
sh Preparation
Maximum
storage
time
(months)
Steak Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Lamb meat Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Veal roast Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8
Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8
Minced
meat
In packaging
with-out using
spices 1 - 3
Giblets
(pieces) In pieces 1 - 3
Bologna
sausage/
salami
Should be kept
packaged even
if it has a mem-
brane
Chicken
and turkey Wrap in foil 4 - 6
Goose and
duck Wrap in foil 4 - 6
Deer,
rabbit, wild
boar
In 5.5 lb por-
tions or as llets 6 - 8
Freshwater
sh (Salm-
on, Carp,
Crane,
Catsh) After cleaning
the bowels and
scales of the
sh, wash and
dry it. If neces-
sary, remove the
tail and head.
2
Lean sh
(Bass,
Turbot,
Flounder)
4
Fatty shes
(Tuna,
Mackerel,
Bluesh,
Anchovy)
2 - 4
Shellsh Clean and in a
bag 4 - 6
Caviar
In its packaging,
or in an alumin-
ium or plastic
container
2 - 3
Snails
In salty water,
or in an alumin-
ium or plastic
container
3
Note: Thawed frozen meat should be
cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is
not cooked after defrosting, it must not
be re-frozen.
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Vegetables
and Fruits Preparation
Maximum
storage
time
(months)
String
beans and
beans
Wash, cut into
small pieces
and boil in
water
10 - 13
Beans Hull, wash and
boil in water 12
Cabbage Clean and boil
in water 6 - 8
Carrot Clean, cut into slices and boil
in water 12
Pepper
Cut the stem,
cut into two
pieces, remove
the core and
boil in water
8 - 10
Spinach Wash and boil
in water 6 - 9
Cauliower
Remove the
leaves, cut the
heart into piec-
es and leave it
in water with a
little lemon juice
for a while
10 - 12
Eggplant Cut into pieces of 2cm after
washing 10 - 12
Corn
Clean and
pack with its
stem or as
sweet corn
12
Apple and
pear Peel and slice 8 - 10
Apricot and
Peach
Cut into two
pieces and re-
move the stone 4 - 6
Strawberry
and Black-
berry Wash and hull 8 - 12
Vegetables
and Fruits Preparation
Maximum
storage
time
(months)
Cooked
fruits
Add 10 % of
sugar to the
container 12
Plum,
cherry,
sourberry
Wash and hull
the stems 8 - 12
Food
Max-
imum
storage
time
(months)
Thawing
time at
room
temper-
ature
(hours)
Thawing
time in oven
(minutes)
Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 4-5 (428-
437 °F)
Bis-
cuits 3 - 6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (374-
392 °F)
Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 5-10 (392-
437 °F)
Pie 1 - 1,5 3 - 4 5-8 (374-
392 °F)
Phyllo
dough 2 - 3 1 - 1,5 5-8 (374-
392 °F)
Pizza 2 - 3 2 - 4 15-20
(392 °F)
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Dairy
products Prepa- ration
Max-
imum
storage
time
(months)
Storage
conditions
Packet
(Homog-
enized)
Milk
In its
own
packet 2 - 3 Pure Milk –
in its own
packet
Cheese -
excluding
white
cheese
In
slices 6 - 8
Original
packaging
may be
used for
short-term
storage.
Keep
wrapped
in foil for
longer
periods.
Butter,
marga-
rine
In its
pack-
aging 6
7. Cleaning and Maintenance
7.1 Defrosting
Occasional presence of frost
inside the freezer compartment
is normal.
Do not use electrical applianc-
es (e.g. hair dryers) or sprays
for defrosting, the plastic parts
could be damaged.
Defrosting the refrigerator/freezer
compartments
The refrigerator/freezer compartment
does not require defrosting, as any
ice which forms on the refrigeration
plate will melt when the compressor is
switched off. The defrosting process is
automatic.
Defrost water is channelled directly into
the vaporisation container on the back
of the appliance, which lets it evapo-
rate by means of the heat generated
by the compressor.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
7.2 Instructions
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products con-
taining chlorine, ammonia or bleach
on parts made of steel or that have
metallic surface nishes (e.g. anodiz-
ing, nickelor chromium-plating).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring products,
stain removers and metallic sponges)
on glass parts.
• Do not use rough or abrasive materi-
als or sharp metal scrapers.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution electri-
cal shock
• Turn off the appliance and unplug it
from the mains before cleaning or
maintenance
• Do not pull the cable to remove the
plug.
• After washing, rinse with clean
water and dry carefully. When you
have nished cleaning, reconnect
the plug to the mains supply with
dry hands.
7.3 Cleaning the appliance
A special antibacterial protection on the
appliance’s interior walls prevents bacte-
rial growth and keeps them clean. They
must nevertheless be cleaned regularly
in order to keep them in good condition.
Do not wash your appliance by
pouring water on it.
Cleaning the outside of the appliance
• The appliance may be cleaned with
water or alcohol-based liquid deter-
gents (e.g. window cleaning products).
• Avoid aggressive detergents and
rough sponges in order not to dam-
age the surfaces.
• Use a soft brush to remove dust and
fume deposits from the condenser on
the rear of the appliance.
• Clean the condenser with a brush at
least twice a year. This will help you
to save on energy costs and increase
productivity.
The power supply must be
disconnected during cleaning.
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.
• Make sure that no water enters the
lamp housing and other electrical
components.
• Door balconies and shelves can be
removed.
• Clean the accessories separately by
hand with soap and water. Do not
wash accessories in a dish washer.
• Do not use sharp objects or spray
products.

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Replacing LED Lighting
Location #1
LED strip light Location #2 LED strip light
To replace any of the LEDs, please contact
the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
Note: The numbers and location of the
LED strips may change according to the
model.
7.4 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.
• The freezer is loaded with too many
fresh foods.
• Check that sufcient 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 con-
denser 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.
The refrigerator compartment is not
sufciently 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.
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Installation
The temperature inside the refrigerator
compartment is too cold and the food-
stuffs are freezing:
• The thermostat is set at too low a
temperature.
• Food not contained in suitable contain-
ers or bags.
• Fruit and vegetables might be too wet.
• Foodstuffs placed against the rear wall
of the refrigerator compartment.
Temperature inside freezer compart-
ment 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 (especial-
ly 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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8. Installation
Excessive Weight Hazard.
Use two or more people to
move and install absorption
minibar.
Failure to do so can result in
back or other injury.
8.1 Electrical connection
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution or
electrical shock
• The appliance must be connected to
ground in compliance with electrical
system safety standards.
• Do not pull the cable to remove the
plug.
General information
• Check the mains characteristics
against the data indicated on the
plate. The identication 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.
• Do not use adapters, gang sockets or
extension cords 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 rst time.
• If it is necessary to replace the power
cable, this must be performed by an
authorised technician from Technical
Support Service.
8.2 Positioning
Heavy appliance
Crushing hazard
• Position the appliance with the aid
of a second person.
Pressure on the open door
Risk of damage to the appliance
• Never use the open door to lever
the appliance into place when
tting.
• Avoid exerting too much pressure
on the door when open.
• The appliance must not be exposed
to direct sunlight.
• The appliance must not be placed
near sources of heat. If this is not
possible, a suitable insulation panel
must be used.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Choice of location
Always install the appliance in a dry
place with satisfactory ventilation.
• The appliance must not be installed
near heat sources. If this is not possi-
ble, suitable insulation must be used.
• If installed underneath wall units, at
least 2”clearance must be left.
• Ensure that the appliance is located
with sufcient space for the door
to open and for the internal draw-
ers and shelves to be removed, if
necessary.
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Installation
Important installation instructions
This appliance is designed to work in
difcult climate conditions and is pow-
ered with ‘Freezer Shield’ technology
which ensures that the frozen food in the
freezer will not defrost even if the am-
bient temperature falls as low as -59°F.
So you may then install your appliance
in an unheated room without having to
worry about frozen food in the freezer
being spoilt. When the ambient tem-
perature returns to normal, you may
continue using the appliance as usual.
8.3 Installation warnings
Before using your appliance for the rst
time, please pay attention to the follow-
ing points:
• The plug must be accessible after
installation.
• Your appliance may have an odour
when it is operated for the rst time.
This is normal and the odour will fade
when your appliance starts to cool.
• Before connecting your appliance,
ensure that the information on the data
plate (voltage and connected load)
matches that of the mains electricity
supply. If in doubt, consult a qualied
electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an ef-
cient ground connection. If the socket
has no ground contact or the plug does
not match, consult a qualied electri-
cian for assistance.
• The appliance must be connected with
a properly installed fused socket. The
power supply (AC) and voltage at the
operating point must match with the
details on the name plate of the ap-
pliance (the name plate is located on
the inside left of the appliance).
• We do not accept responsibility
for any damages that occur due to
ungrounded usage.
• Place your appliance where it will not
be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your appliance must never be used
outdoors or exposed to rain.
• Your appliance must be at least
193/4” away from stoves, gas ovens
and heater cores, and at least 2”
away from electrical ovens.
• If your appliance is placed next to a
deep freezer, there must be at least
3/4” between them to prevent humid-
ity forming on the outer surface.
• Do not place heavy items on the
appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly be-
fore use (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance).
• Behind the appliance, in the lower
part are the spacers that determine
the minimum distance from the rear
wall.
• The distance between the appliance
and back wall must be a maximum
of 3”.
• Depending on its climate class, the
appliance can be used in different
temperature conditions. The climate
class is specied on the nameplate of
the appliance.

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Installation
8.4 During Usage
• Do not connect your appliance to
the mains electricity supply using an
extension lead.
• Do not use damaged, torn or old
plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the
cord.
• Do not use plug adapter.
• This appliance is designed for use by
adults. Do not allow children to play
with the appliance or hang off the
door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug
with wet hands. This may cause a
short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in
the ice-making compartment as they
will burst when the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosive or ammable
material in your refrigerator. Place
drinks with high alcohol content verti-
cally in the refrigerator compartment
and make sure their tops are tightly
closed.
• When removing ice from the ice-mak-
ing compartment, do not touch it. Ice
may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet
hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice
cubes immediately after they are
removed from the ice-making compart-
ment.
• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food.
This may cause health issues such as
food poisoning.
•Old and Out-of-order Fridges
• If your old fridge or freezer has a
lock, break or remove the lock before
discarding it, because children may
get trapped inside it and may cause
an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain
isolation material and refrigerant with
CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm
environment when you are discarding
your old fridges.
Disposal of your old appliance
The symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product may not be treated
as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help pre-
vent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed informa-
tion about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city ofce,
your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the
product.