Smeg FAB50ULCR3 User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
How to read the User Manual 3
For this appliance 8
Purpose of the appliance 9
Disposal 9
This user manual 10
Manufacturer’s liability 10
Identification plate 10
Energy label 10
To save energy 10
Light sources 10
DESCRIPTION 11
General description 11
Control panel 11
Accessories 12
USE 13
Preliminary operations 13
First use 13
Temperature setting 13
Temperature format 14
Super cold function 14
Alarm for door open 14
Using the accessories 14
Ventilation 15
Using the refrigerator compartment 15
Using the freezer compartment 16
Noises during operation 16
Heated front surface 16
Turning the appliance off 16
Storage advice 17
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 17
Cleaning the appliance 17
Defrosting 17
Interior lighting 17
What to do if... 18
INSTALLATION 18
Electrical connection 18
Hydraulic connection 19
Positioning 21
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
How to read the User Manual
This User Manual uses the following definitions
of terms:
WARNING: If the instructions in this manual are not carefully
followed, fire or explosion may occur resulting in property
damage, personal injury or death.
DANGER
• failure to follow instructions immediately
may result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
• failure to follow instructions may result in
death or serious injury.
PRECAUTION
• indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor to
moderate injury.
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Notice: Proposition 65 of the State of
California
Injury to persons
• Read all instructions.
• This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Do not leave children
unattended: Children should
not be left alone or unattended
in the area where the
appliance is used.
• Never allow children to sit or
stand on any part of the
appliance.
• Never allow children to play
with the refrigerator and have
them use the drawers, shelves
and other parts of the
appliance only as described in
this manual.
• Never attempt to extinguish
flames/fire with water. Turn off
the appliance and cover the
flame with a fire-proof blanket
or a dry or foam
fire-extinguisher.
• Do not attempt to repair,
disassemble, or modify the
appliance yourself.
• Do not damage the coolant
circuit.
• Do not use this appliance if the
power plug or cord are
damaged.
• CAUTION: do not use
electrical equipment inside the
food storage compartments of
the appliance unless it is of the
type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Use a non-flammable cleaner.
• Do not climb, stand or stick to
refrigerator shelves. This could
result in serious injury or
damage to the appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance
operations to be performed by
the operator should not be
carried out by children without
supervision.
• Do not modify the appliance.
• Do not insert sharp metal
objects (knives and utensils) into
the slots.
• Do not touch (especially with
wet hands) or place in your
mouth a frozen product taken
directly from the freezer. This
can cause burns due to very
low temperatures.
• Do not store explosive or
This product may expose you to
chemicals including vinyl chloride,
which is known to the State of California
to cause cancer and prenatal defects or
other reproductive harm. See
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more
information.
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flammable substances, such as
petrol, in or near this
refrigerator or use petrol or
other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
• Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors,
liquids, or materials near this or
any other appliance.
• Bottles with high alcohol
content should be tightly closed
and upright.
• Organic, acidic substances
and ethereal oils can corrode
plastic surfaces and seals if in
contact for a long time.
• Before cleaning or servicing,
turn off the appliance and
disconnect it from the power
supply.
• Do not insert the plug into the
electrical outlet with wet hands.
• Do not pull the cable to remove
the plug.
Damage to the appliance
• While in use, do not place
metal objects on the appliance,
such as knives, forks, spoons
and lids.
• Do not use abrasive or
corrosive detergents on the
glass parts (e.g. powder
products, stain removers or
metal scouring pads).
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not lean or sit on the door
or on open drawers.
• Do not use steam jets to clean
the appliance.
• CAUTION: do not defrost or
clean the appliance with a
steam cleaner.
• WARNING: do not use
electrical appliances (e.g., hair
dryers, etc.) or defrosting
sprays to accelerate defrosting,
as they may deform plastic
parts, unless they are
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not store liquids in cans or
glass containers in the freezer.
• Do not remove ice or frost with
sharp objects to avoid damage
to the walls of the appliance.
• CAUTION: Do not place
portable power strips or
portable power supplies in the
rear of the appliance.
• Do not place heavy objects on
top of the appliance.
• For safety reasons and to
prevent damage to the
appliance, never sit, stand or
lean on the refrigerator door.
• CAUTION: never cover or
block any ventilation openings
on the appliance.
• Do not refreeze frozen foods
that have partially or
completely thawed.
• Do not strike or press too hard
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on glass surfaces.
• Do not pry open the door or
handle to move the appliance.
• Under no circumstances should
the appliance be used to cool
the room.
• Wear appropriate clothing.
Never wear loose or dangling
clothing when using the
appliance.
• Comply with maximum storage
times and expiration dates for
frozen products.
Installation and maintenance
• It takes two or more people to
move and install this appliance.
• This appliance is heavy and must
be secured during transport and
installation.
• Do not place the appliance
outdoors.
• CAUTION: When positioning the
appliance, make sure the power
cord is not caught or damaged.
• To prevent instability of the
appliance, install and secure it
properly according to the
instructions in this manual.
• Do not install this appliance in
prefab (mobile) homes,
recreational vehicles (RV), or
boats.
• Do not install this appliance in a
room where there is a risk of
freezing.
• The appliance should not be
exposed to sunlight.
• The appliance should not be
placed near any heat sources or
flammable materials. If this is not
possible, a suitable insulation
panel should be used.
• Always place the appliance in a
dry, well-ventilated room.
• If installed near another
refrigerator or freezer, maintain a
minimum clearance of 2 cm - 3/
4".
• Depending on the climate class to
which it belongs, the appliance
can be used in different
temperature conditions. The
climate class is specified on the
appliance nameplate.
• Observe all applicable
regulations and ordinances.
• The ground connection must be
completed in the manner
indicated in the regulations on
electric installations.
• Insert the plug into a 3-pin
grounded outlet.
• Do not remove the grounding pin.
• 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.
• Do not damage the power cord
when moving the appliance.
• To avoid any danger, if the power
supply cable is damaged, contact
the technical assistance service
immediately, that will replace the
cable to prevent any risk.
• Never unplug an appliance
device by pulling on the power
cord. Always grasp the plug firmly
when pulling it out of the outlet to
avoid damaging the power cord.
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• Always disconnect the appliance
from the power supply when
troubleshooting, servicing,
replacing bulbs, or cleaning.
• Have a qualified electrician
check the wall outlet and circuit to
make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
• Qualified personnel should carry
out the installation and servicing in
compliance with existing
regulations. Service personnel
should disconnect power before
working on this appliance.
• A qualified technician must
complete the electrical
connection.
• Before any operation on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement) always wear PPE.
• Do not attempt to repair or
replace any part of this appliance
unless specifically recommended
in this manual. Any other
maintenance must be performed
by a qualified technician.
• Do not damage or drill the
coolant pipes.
• Do not damage the coolant
circuit.
• Do not use sharp instruments,
alcohol, flammable liquids, or
abrasive cleaners to remove tape
glue. Clean only with warm
water.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation
openings in the appliance
enclosure or built-in structure free
from obstructions.
• WARNING: Do not use
mechanical, electrical, or
chemical products other than
those recommended by the
manufacturer to speed up the
defrosting process.
• Do not dispose of packaging
material. Separate the various
scraps by type and consign them
to the nearest separate waste
collection center.
• Before turning on the appliance
for the first time, leave it in the
upright position for at least 2
hours.
• Leave enough space around the
appliance and install it on a flat
surface.
• Do not use the open door as a
lever to move the appliance into
place.
• Do not apply excessive pressure
to the door when it is open.
• When installing the appliance be
careful not to scratch or damage
the floor.
• Do not move back and forth or
drag the appliance when trying to
move it, as you may damage the
floor.
• Never cover or block any
ventilation openings on the
appliance.
• This equipment can be used up
to a maximum height of 2000
meters/6562 feet above sea
level.
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For this appliance
• The appliance contains a small
amount of isobutane (R600a),
take care during transport,
assembly or cleaning not to
damage the refrigeration
circuit.
• In case of damage to the
refrigeration circuit, avoid using
open flames and ventilate the
room appropriately.
• Do not operate the equipment
or any part of it other than as
specified in this manual.
• Caution: Fire hazard/
flammable materials.
•Openingthedoor for long
periods of time can cause a
significant temperature increase
in the appliance compartments.
• Regularly clean surfaces that
may come in contact with food
and accessible drainage
systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in
suitable containers in the
refrigerator so that it does not
come in contact with other
foods or drips on them.
• If the appliance is left empty for
long periods, turn it off, defrost,
clean, dry, and leave the door
open to prevent the
development of mold inside.
• Connections to the water inlet,
filter, and reservoir should be
made by qualified personnel.
• Disconnect the product and
water pump, if available, when
connecting.
• CAUTION: connect only to
drinking water supply.
• After opening the tap, check
that there are no water leaks
anywhere on the water pipe. In
the event of a leak, close the
valve and tighten all
connections using pliers or a
wrench.
• Do not attach the filter to the
product.
• The appliance's water system
must only be connected to the
cold water line. Do not connect
to hot water line.
• The ice storage box is
designed solely to hold ice. Do
not fill with water. This may
cause it to break.
• Use only the hoses supplied
with the appliance. Any existing
old hoses should not be used
or readapted with this unit.
• The cold water inlet pressure
shall be a minimum of 21 psi
(147 kPa) and a maximum of
121 psi (834 kPa).
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Purpose of the appliance
• This appliance is not intended
for use as a built-in appliance.
• The appliance is not intended
for professional and
commercial use.
• This appliance is designed for
cooling or preserving fresh and
frozen food at home. Any other
use is inappropriate.
• This appliance is intended for
use in household and similar
applications such as:
- The kitchen area intended for
staff in stores, offices and
other work environments;
- farmhouses, holiday farms
and by customers in hotels,
motels and other residential
settings;
- bed and breakfasts;
- catering services and similar
non-retail applications.
• This appliance is not designed
to work with external timers or
remote control systems.
Disposal
• Entrapment risk for children.
Before you throw away an old
refrigerator/freezer:
- Remove the doors.
- Leave the shelves positioned
so that children cannot easily
climb inside.
• Destroy or recycle cardboard,
plastic bags, and any outer
packaging material
immediately after unpacking
the refrigerator. Children should
NEVER use these items for play.
They can cause suffocation and
death.
• Take the appliance to a
suitable recycling center for
electric and electronic waste,
or return it to the dealer when
purchasing an equivalent
product, as a one-on-one
exchange.
Before you throw away an old
refrigerator/freezer:
• Unplug the power cord plug.
• Cut the power cord.
• Have the coolant removed and
disposed of by a qualified
technician.
• Do not let children climb, stand
or stick to refrigerator shelves.
• Do not allow children to play
with the refrigerator.
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This user manual
• This user manual is an integral part of the
appliance and must therefore be kept in its
entirety and within the user's reach for the
whole working life of the appliance.
• Read this user manual carefully before using
the appliance.
Manufacturer’s liability
The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage to persons or property caused by:
• use of the appliance other than that
specified;
• failure to comply with the instructions in the
user manual;
• tampering with any part of the appliance;
• use of non-original spare parts.
Identification plate
The identification plate bears the technical data,
serial number and brand name of the
appliance. Do not remove the identification
plate for any reason.
Energy label
To be informed about the performance of your
device via the EU EPREL database
visit the following web address and enter the
model name (available on the identification
plate):
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu
On the energy label there is a QR code for a
quick access to the web address. Use a device
equipped with an appropriate reading
program.
The energy label must be kept together with all
documents supplied with the appliance.
To save energy
• Correct use of the appliance, correct
packaging of foodstuffs, a constant
temperature and food hygiene have 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 (if it can be accessed)
at the 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.
• Placing the shelves at different heights does
not affect the stated energy consumption.
Light sources
• This appliance contains light sources which
cannot be replaced by the user and must
only be replaced by the technical assistance
service.
• This appliance contains light sources of
efficiency class "E".
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DESCRIPTION
General description
1 Ice maker
2 Freezer cell
Useful for storing frozen foods, freezing
fresh foods and making ice cubes.
3 Fan
Useful for temperature distribution and
decreasing condensation on support
surfaces.
4 Refrigerator compartment
Useful for the preservation of fresh food.
5 Internal lighting
The interior lighting of the appliance comes
into operation when the door is opened.
6 Super cold drawer
Useful for preserving the freshness and
flavor of delicate foods such as meat and
fish for longer.
7 Crisper drawer
8 Freezer door
9 Control panel
Useful for programming temperatures inside
the refrigerator compartment and freezer
cell.
10 Refrigerator door
Control panel
1 Freezer cell temperature setting button

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2 Refrigerator compartment temperature
setting button
3 Freezer cell temperature display
4 Refrigerator compartment temperature
display
5 "Eco" function indicator on/off
6 Freezer cell super cold function indicator
7 Alarm warning indicator
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.
Super cool drawer
Useful for preserving the freshness and flavor of
delicate foods such as meat, fish and lightly
frozen foods for longer, as the temperature is
consistently maintained between 28°F/
-2°C and 37°F/3°C.
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 maker
Useful for the automatic production of ice cubes,
ready to put on the table thanks to the
removable collection tray.
Not all accessories are available on
some models.
The accessories intended to come into
contact with food are made of materials
that comply with the provisions of
current legislation.
Original supplied and optional
accessories can be requested to
Authorised Assistance Centres. Use only
original accessories supplied by the
manufacturer.
Do not store food items to be frozen or
trays to make ice in the chill drawer.

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External filter components (for installer)
To be used to connect the appliance to the
water supply.
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Preliminary operations
• Remove any protective film from the outside
or inside of the appliance, including
accessories.
• Remove any labels (apart from the technical
data plate) from the accessories and
shelves.
• Remove and wash all the appliance
accessories (see chapter "CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE").
First use
Make sure the appliance is plugged into an
electrical outlet.
Temperature setting
1. To set the temperature of the refrigerator
compartment or freezer cell, press the
relevant button .
2. The corresponding display shows the
current temperature flashing.
3. Press the button again to select
the desired temperature.
Temperature table
See General safety instructions.
After installing or relocating the
appliance, wait at least two hours
before operating it.
After a power failure, the appliance will
automatically switch to the previously
selected settings.
The appliance is set with the
recommended temperatures of 39°F/
4°C for the refrigerator and 0°F/
-18°C for the freezer.
The refrigerator temperature can be set
from 36°F/2°C to 46°F/8°C.
The freezer temperature can be set from
3°F/-16°C to -11°F/-24°C.
Economy mode is automatically
activated when the freezer cell
temperature is set to 0°F/-18°C.
cell °F °C
refrigerator
36 02
39 04
41 05
43 06
46 08
freezer
03 -16
00 -18
-04 -20
-08 -22
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Temperature format
1. Using the button for the
freezer cell, set the temperature to 0°F/
-18°C.
2. Using the button for the
refrigerator compartment, set the
temperature to 39°F/4°C.
3. Wait for the flashing to end.
4. Press and hold the button for
the refrigerator compartment for about
10 seconds to perform the temperature
format change.
Super cold function
1. To activate/deactivate the super cold
function, press and hold down the freezer
cell temperature setting button for 3
seconds. The indicator will turn on/off.
2. After 24 hours, the super cold function is
automatically deactivated.
Alarm for door open
When the refrigerator compartment door
remains open for a long time, the appliance
sounds to warn the user that door should be
closed.
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
The procedure explained below allows
you to set the scale of
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
or in degrees Celsius (°C).
The super cold function is useful for
quick freezing large quantities of food.
For best performance, it is
recommended to activate the super
cold mode 3 hours before storing food
inside the freezer cell.
Perishable foods should be placed on
the rear part of the shelves where the
temperature is lower.

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for optimum storage.
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.
Ice maker
The appliance is equipped with an automatic
ice maker. The ice-making process begins
whenever the collection tray below is empty.
When the ice cubes have formed, they are
deposited in the collection tray.
• To remove the ice cubes, slide the collection
tray out of its housing.
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.
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 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.
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.
Misuse
Risk of damage to the appliance
• Do not fill the ice tray with water.
Before introducing food into the
appliance, seal it thoroughly.
Always allow hot foods and drinks to
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Storage life table
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.
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.
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 up a humming sound will be heard,
tending to drop in volume 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.
Heated front surface
There is a front surface heating system inside the
cabinet to limit the formation of condensation
around the door seal.
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.
Foodstuff Time
Eggs, smoked meats, mari-
nated 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
Always allow hot foods and drinks to
cool to room temperature before putting
them in the appliance.
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
Leave the door ajar to ensure that
moisture and stagnant air do not cause
unpleasant odours.

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Storage advice
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.
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,
carrots, potatoes, 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.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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.
Defrosting
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
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
dedicated pan on the back of the appliance,
which lets it evaporate by means of the heat
generated by the compressor.
Interior lighting
Interior lighting, if damaged, must be repaired
See General safety instructions.
Occasional presence of frost inside the
freezer compartment is normal.
Do not use electrical appliances (e.g.
hair dryers) or sprays for defrosting, the
plastic parts could be damaged.

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by Technical Service only.
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 refrigerator 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.
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:
•Thethermostatisset 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:
•Thethermostatisset 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.
INSTALLATION
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.
• Avoid using adapters, gang sockets or
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shunts 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
first time.
• If it is necessary to replace the power cable,
this must be performed by an authorised
technician from Technical Support Service.
Hydraulic connection
Connecting the water pipe to the appliance
To connect the water pipe to the appliance:
4. Remove the rubber cap from the connector.
5. Unscrew the connector from the nozzle
adapter located on the solenoid valve at the
rear of the appliance.
6. Pass the tube through the connector.
7. Press the water pipe firmly onto the nozzle
adapter.
8. Screw the connector by hand to secure it to
the pipe nozzle adapter. You can also
tighten the connector using pliers or a
wrench.
9. Connect the other end of the pipe to the
external filter.
External filter connection
1. Measure the usable length of the pipe
based on where you intend to place the
filter.
2. Cut the pipe to the specified size.
3. On the external filter, on the side indicated
by the arrow and by the word "FLOW",
remove the plastic retainer.
See: General safety warnings.
It is recommended that you take
installation measurements and proceed
to split the supplied pipe into two pieces
as needed.

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4. Press down on the plastic connector and
pull off the rubber plug.
5. Hold down the plastic filter connector and
insert the previously cut piece of pipe into it.
6. Release the plastic connector and reinsert
the retainer into its seat to secure the pipe to
the filter.
7. Determine the location to attach the external
filter.
8. On the external filter, on the side opposite
the arrow and the word "FLOW", remove
the plastic retainer.
9. Press down on the plastic connector and
pull off the rubber plug.
10.Hold down the plastic connector of the filter
and insert the remaining piece of pipe (to
the end of which the fitting is connected for
connection to the water mains).
11.Release the plastic connector and reinsert
the retainer into its seat to secure the pipe to
the filter.
The filter must be fixed in a vertical
position (the word "FLOW" and
the relative arrow must point
downwards) to allow the Ice
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12.Attach the water pipe from the top of the
filter to the water supply mains connection
fitting.
Water supply mains connection
To use the appliance by connecting it to the
cold water outlet, you will need to install a
standard 1/2” valve connector on the cold
water outlet at your home.
If the connector is not available or if you do not
know how to proceed, contact qualified
personnel.
1. Attach the connector to the tap adapter,
and tighten by hand or using a tool.
Positioning
Location selection
The appliance should be located in a dry place
with sufficient air exchange. Depending on the
climate class to which it belongs (indicated on
the rating plate applied inside the refrigerator
compartment), the appliance can be used in
different temperature conditions.
• Place the appliance at a distance of 1 3/
16”- 3 cm from electric or gas cookers and
at least 11 13/16”- 30 cm from combustion
heating systems or heaters.
• The appliance should not be placed near
heat sources. If this is not possible, a suitable
insulation panel should be used.
• If installed under a wall unit, maintain a
clearance of at least 1 15/16”- 5 cm from it.
• Be sure to place the appliance where there
is sufficient room to open the door and
remove any internal shelves and drawers.
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).
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
To prevent damage, displacement, or
accidental disconnection, secure the
water pipe properly (such as to the
wall).
See: General safety warnings.
Class Room temperature
SN (Sub-normal) from 50°F to 90°F
from 10°C to 32°C
N (Normal) from 61°F to 90°F
from 16°C to 32°C
ST (Subtropical) from 65°F to 100°F
from 18°C to 38°C
T (Tropical) from 65°F to 109°F
from 18°C to 43°C

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feet.
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.
Overall dimensions of the appliance
Lean the appliance slightly towards the
rear part to facilitate proper door
closure.
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.
Pressure on the seal
Risk of damage to the appliance
• Do not press, do not tear or detach the seal
from the door.