Smeg FD260PS User manual

GB Instructions for use
Refrigerator-freezer

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We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance.
We wish you a lot of pleasure using the appliance.
The refrigerator-freezer is intended for use in households.
The lower part is the refrigerator compartment intended for storing fresh food at temperatures
above 0°C.
The upper part is the freezer compartment intended for freezing fresh food and long-term storage
of frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food). This compartment is labeled with four
stars / asterisks.
Important warnings ..................................................... 3
A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo ........................................ 4
Appliance description................................................. 5
Installation and connection........................................ 6
Changing the door opening direction ....................... 8
Appliance operation.................................................. 10
Recommended food arrangement in the appliance13
Storing food in the refrigerator ................................ 14
Freezing fresh food and storing frozen food.......... 15
Defrosting the appliance........................................... 17
Cleaning the appliance ............................................. 19
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 20
Information on appliance noise ............................... 21
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• This appliance is manufactured in compliance with relevant
safety standards. However, it is still advisable it is not used
without due supervision by persons with diminished physical,
motoric, or mental capabilities or persons with inadequate
experience or knowledge. The same recommendation applies
to minors using the appliance.
• Before connecting the appliance, carefully read the instructions
for use which describe the appliance and its correct and safe
use. The instructions apply to several types/ models; therefore,
they may include descriptions of settings and equipment that
may not be available in your refrigerator.
• Remove the packaging that is intended for protecting the
appliance or its respective parts during transport.
• Spacers are fitted in the corners of the doors; these should
be removed and the plugs attached (only with some models)
should be inserted into the openings.
• Before connecting to the power mains, the appliance should
be left to stand still in upright position for at least 2 hours.
Thus, operation errors due to the effect of transport on the
cooling system will be much less likely to occur.
• The appliance must be connected to the power mains and
grounded in compliance with the effective standards and
regulations.
• The appliance may not be used outdoors and should not be
exposed to rain.
• The appliance must be disconnected from the power mains
(unplug the power cord from the wall outlet) before cleaning or
before replacing the bulb.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a
service technician or other authorized person.
• If the appliance is not used for a longer period of time, switch
it off with the relevant button and disconnect it from the power
mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the
door ajar.
• To protect the environment, dispose of the appliance after its
useful life by taking it to an authorized waste collection center.
• The packaging is made of environment-friendly materials that
can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without hazard to
the environment.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
• The label with basic information on the appliance is attached in
the appliance interior. If the label is not in your local language,
replace it with the one supplied with the appliance.
• Warning! Ventilation slots on the appliance or a built-in
element must always be clean and unobstructed.
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• Warning! Do not use mechanical devices or tools to defrost the refrigerator, nor any other
methods except for those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning! When installing, cleaning, or removing the appliance, make sure the insulation on the
refrigeration system parts is not damaged. Thus you will also prevent damage to the environment.
• Warning! Do not use electric appliances in the refrigerator or freezer interior, except for those
expressly allowed by the refrigerator-freezer manufacturer.
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 prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
• Observe the installation instructions.
• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.
• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.
• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section
“Cleaning the appliance”).
• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.
• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.
• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of
the entire capacity.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has
accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.
• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that
allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the
instructions).
• In appliances fitted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
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• Appliance interior equipment may change subject to appliance model.
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. If you wish to remove a drawer, pull it out as far as
it will go, then lift its front part and pull it out completely.
* Only with some models.
A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1 Control unit
2 Interior illumination lamp
3 Shelf (height adjustable)
4 Water discharge groove/gutter
5 Fruit and vegetables bin / drawer
6 Refrigerator door shelf (deep and shallow version)
7 Bottle shelf
8 Freezer shelf (height adjustable)
9 Freezer door shelf*
10 Foot
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• The appliance should be installed in a dry and well ventilated
room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment
temperature is within the ranges listed in the table below.
The appliance class is indicated on the label with the basic
information on the appliance.
Class Temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C
ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C
Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two
persons to avoid any physical injury or damage to the appliance.
• The appliance should stand firmly in an upright position on a
sufficiently solid base. At the front, the appliance is fitted with
two adjustable legs that can be used to level the appliance.
• If there is a kitchen furniture element above the appliance,
there should be a clearance of at least 5 centimeters between
this element and the refrigerator, to ensure sufficient cooling of
the condenser unit.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not
place it near sources of heat. If this cannot be avoided, install
an insulation panel.
• The appliance may stand freely or it can be placed next to a
kitchen furniture element or a wall. Mind the space required
to open the door and pull out the drawers and shelves (see
installation diagram).
Selecting the room
Installing the appliance
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• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the power
mains. The wall outlet should be fitted with a ground contact
(safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated
on the label with basic information on the appliance.
• The appliance should be connected to the power mains and
grounded in compliance with the relevant effective standards
and regulations. The appliance will withstand short-term
deviations from the nominal voltages, but not more than from
-6 % to +6%.
Connecting the
appliance
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Appliance: HZZS3067/ HZZS3067F
Tools required: ring spanner (box-end wrench) No. 8, screwdriver, torx25, flathead
screwdriver
1. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the hole plugs/covers A and B1.
2. Unscrew and remove – one by one, in the specified order from top to bottom – the hinges (C, D,
and E1) and the door (F, G). Make sure the door is not damaged.
3. Move the hole plugs / covers (H) to the opposite side.
4. Attach the lower hinge (E2, supplied in a bag) to the opposite side of the housing and add the
washer (I).
5. Upper door (F): Move the upper hinge (C) with the bearing (J) to the opposite side. Remove the
door stopper with the hinge (K1) and attach a symmetrical door stopper (K2, supplied in a bag)
to the opposite side.
6. Lower door (G): move the hinges (L) and the cover (M) to the opposite side.
7. Install / attach, from bottom up, the hinges (D, C) and doors (G, F). Do not forget to install the
washers in the same way they were installed before disassembling (I).
8. Install the covers A and B2 (cover B2 from the supplied bag).
9. Replacing the handle: remove the hole plugs/covers, unscrew the screws and attach the
handle to the opposite side. Insert the plugs into the holes on the opposite side.
Save the elements B1, E1, and K1 in case you need them to change the door opening direction
again at a later time.
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Appliance: HZZS2767 / HZZS2767F
Tools required: socket wrench / spanner Nr. 8, slot and cross screwdriver
1. Use the slot screwdriver to remove the covers A and B.
2. Undo / remove the hinges (C, D, E1) and the door (F, G), starting from the top and working your
way down. Make sure the door is not damaged.
3. Move the covers (H) to the opposite side.
4. Upper compartment door (F): move the hinges (J) and the cover (M) to the opposite side.
5. Lower compartment door (G): move the hinges (L) and the cover (M) to the opposite side.
6. Start from the bottom and work your way up: attach and secure the lower hinge (E2) supplied in
a bag; mount the door (G); fasten the hinge (D); mount the door (F); and fasten the hinge (C). Do
not forget to use the washers, placing them as they were before the door was removed.
7. Attach the covers A and B.
8. Changing the handle position: remove the covers, undo the screws, and attach the handle to
the opposite side. Place the covers on the opposite side. Use the covers supplied in a bag to
cover the slot where the handle was initially attached.
Save the hinge E1 in case you need to change the direction of door opening again at a later time.
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A Temperature setting and on/off knob
B Super Freeze switch
Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob clockwise towards position 7.
Turn off: rotate the knob back to position STOP (0).
Setting the temperature
• Higher settings (towards 7) selected with the knob
correspond to lower (cooler) temperatures. The temperature
in the refrigerator interior may drop below 0°C. Only use
higher settings when a lower temperature is desired and
recommended or when environment temperature is lower than
16°C. When the environment temperature is normal, a medium
setting is recommended.
• A change in the environment temperature affects the
temperature in the appliance. Hence, the thermostat setting
should be adjusted accordingly.
• When the thermostat knob is set to position STOP (0), the
appliance will not operate (cooling system is off); however,
the appliance is still powered (a light will illuminate the interior
when the refrigerator door is opened).
Turning the appliance
on/off
CONTROL UNIT I
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A Temperature setting and on/off knob
B Fan on/off switch (only with some models)
Model without fan
Model with fan
Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob clockwise towards position 7.Turning the appliance
on/off
CONTROL UNIT II
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Turn off: rotate the knob back to position STOP (0)
Setting the temperature
• Higher settings (towards 7) selected with the knob
correspond to lower (cooler) temperatures. The temperature
in the refrigerator interior may drop below 0°C. Only use
higher settings when a lower temperature is desired and
recommended or when environment temperature is lower than
16°C. When the environment temperature is normal, a medium
setting is recommended.
• A change in the environment temperature affects the
temperature in the appliance. Hence, the thermostat setting
should be adjusted accordingly.
• When the thermostat knob is set to position STOP (0), the
appliance will not operate (cooling system is off); however,
the appliance is still powered (a light will illuminate the interior
when the refrigerator door is opened).
• The fan distributes the cool air in the refrigerator more evenly,
speeds up the cooling process, and reduces accumulation of
dew on the shelves. It only operates when the compressor is
in operation.
• Switching on the fan is recommended as an additional function
in the following cases:
- when room temperature rises (above 30°C),
- in case of higher humidity or when droplets of dew start to
accumulate on the shelves,
- when inserting larger quantities of food (rapid cooling).
• Switching the fan on and off
Switch on = Switch off = 0
Warning: When the fan is switched on, power consumption
increases and the temperature in the refrigerator drops. Hence,
it is recommended to reset the temperature in the appliance
interior.
• Recommended settings:
- when fan is activated: position 1-4,
- without the fan: position 4-7.
Temperature setting for the refrigerator compartment also
indirectly affects the temperature in the freezer compartment.
Fan
(only with some models)
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Refrigerator compartment areas:
- upper area: canned / preserved food, bread, wine, pastry, etc.
- medium area: dairy products, ready-to-eat meals, deserts,
juices, beer, cooked food, etc.
- lower area: meat, meat produce, delicatessen, etc.
- vegetable drawer / bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root
vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit,
sauerkraut, turnips, etc.
Refrigerator door areas:
- upper / medium part: eggs, butter, cheeses, etc.
- lower part: beverages, cans, bottles, etc.
Freezer parts:
- upper shelf position: freezing
- lower shelf position: storage
- door lining: packed vegetables, ice-creams, ice, etc.
Recommended food
arrangement in the
appliance
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Appropriate use of the appliance, appropriate food
packaging, maintaining the appropriate temperature
and observing the hygienic guidelines will affect
decisively the quality of food storage.
Observe the best before dates indicated on the product
packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be placed in
closed containers or otherwise suitably packed to
prevent emitting scent and moisture.
Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive
substances in the refrigerator.
Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly
sealed and stored in an upright position.
Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon and
orange peel, butter acid, etc. may damage the plastic
surfaces in case of a prolonged contact, causing
premature ageing of these materials.
Unpleasant smell warns of poor appliance cleanliness
or deteriorated food (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
Remove perishables from the refrigerator before a
longer period of absence from home.
The equipment depends on the models.
• The shelves can be inserted to any of the shelf guides in the
refrigerator interior. They are protected against pulling out. To
remove a shelf from the refrigerator, lift is slightly at the front, tilt as
required, and pull it out. Food that perishes quickly should be kept at
the back of the shelf where the temperatures are lower.
• Certain models are equipped with wire bottle rack which enables
placing of bottles on the cork. It is safeguarded against pulling out.
It may be pulled out only if empty, by lifting the front part and pulling
it towards you. Place the bottle rack in the appliance in such way to
avoid obstruction of door closing by the length of the stacked bottles.
Maximum load of the rack is 9 bottles of 0,75 l, or 13 kg of total mass
- see label at the right side of the interior of the appliance.
• The bin / drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment,
under the glass shelf, is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It
provides humidity, thus preventing the food from dehydrating. The
food must be appropriately packaged in order to prevent emitting or
receiving smell and moisture.
• Interior side of the refrigerator door is fitted with racks and bins
intended for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and other smaller
packages, tubes, cans, etc. The lower part of the door is fitted with a
bottle rack.
Important warnings on
food storage
Refrigerator interior
equipment
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Recommended storage time for the refrigeratorFood storage time
Foodsmoked Time
eggs, marinated meat, smoked meat up to 10 days
cheese up to 10 days
root vegetables up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
deserts, fruit, ready-to-eat dishes, raw meat
chunks up to 2 days
fish, raw chopped meat, seafood up to 1 day
• The shelves or bins on the interior side of the freezer door are
suitable for storing frozen food that is often in use and hence
requires quick access (ice creams, open vegetable packages, etc.)
Maximum quantity of fresh food that can be introduced
into the appliance at a time is indicated on the label with
basic information on the appliance. If this quantity is
exceeded, freezing quality will deteriorate, as will the
quality of the already frozen food.
Control unit I:
• 24 hours before freezing fresh food, rotate the Aknob to the
position between 4and 6and use the Bswitch to activate the
super freeze function (the red dot on the switch is visible).
Control unit II:
• 24 hours before freezing fresh food, rotate the A knob to a
position between 4 and 6.
After 24 hours, place the fresh food, distributing them evenly
across the shelf which should be in the upper position. Fresh
food should not be in contact with already frozen packages!
• After 24 hours, move the food to the lower part of the freezer
compartment and repeat the freezing process as required.
• When freezing a minor quantity of fresh food (1-2 kg),
activating the super freeze function is not required.
Control unit I:
• After freezing, rotate the Aknob back to the desired setting
and use the Bswitch to deactivate the super freeze function.
Control unit II:
• After completing the freezing process, rotate the Aknob back
to the desired setting.
Freezer interior
equipment
Freezing process
SUPER FREEZE ACTIVATED
SUPER FREEZE DEACTIVATED
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The freezer should only be used for freezing food that
is appropriate for freezing. The food should always be
fresh and of adequate quality.
Choose an appropriate packaging for the food and
package it correctly.
The packaging should be airtight and watertight to
prevent loss of humidity or vitamins from the food.
Indicate the type of food, quantity, and freezing date
on each food package.
It is important that the food is frozen as quickly as
possible; therefore, smaller packages should be
preferred. Before freezing, the food should be cooled.
• When storing or using frozen food, observe the manufacturer’s
instructions. Temperature and best before date are indicated
on the packaging.
• Only choose food with undamaged packaging, stored in
freezers at temperatures of -18°C or lower.
• Do not buy a food package covered with frost, as this is a sign
that the food has been slightly thawed several times. Such
food is of lesser quality.
• When transporting frozen food, prevent it from defrosting /
thawing. Higher temperature will result in shorter storage time
and deteriorated food quality.
Recommended time for storage in the freezer
Food Time
fruit, beef from 10 to12 months
vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months
venison from 6 to 8 months
pork from 4 to 6 months
chopped, dice, or ground meat 4 months
bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals,
lean fish 3 months
tripes / innards 2 months
smoked sausage, fatty fish 1 month
Microorganisms are not destroyed by freezing. After defrosting,
their activity is resumed intensively and the food may perish
quickly. Therefore, use the thawed food as quickly as possible.
Partial thawing decreases the nutritive value of the food,
particularly fruit, vegetables, and ready-to-eat food.
Important warnings on
freezing fresh food
Storing pre-frozen food
Storage times for frozen
food
Defrosting frozen food
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The refrigerator does not require defrosting, as ice accumulated
on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment interior is melted
automatically.
The accumulated ice is thawed when the compressor is not
operating. The drops will drip through the opening in the
refrigerator back wall into a container above the compressor,
from where they will evaporate.
If an excessive layer of ice is accumulated on the refrigerator
back wall (3-5 mm), the appliance should be disconnected and
defrosted manually.
• The freezer should be defrosted when approximately 3-5 mm
of frost or ice is accumulated on the freezer walls.
Control unit I:
• 24 hours before defrosting, rotate the A knob to a position between
4 and 6 and activate the super freeze function to additionally cool
the food.
Control unit II:
• 24 hours before defrosting, rotate the A knob to a position between
4and 6.
Then, take the frozen food from the freezer and protect it from
thawing.
• Turn off the appliance – rotate the thermostat knob Ato the
STOP (0) position and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet.
• Leave the door open until the frost or ice can be easily removed
from the surfaces using e.g. a plastic scraper. Be careful not to
damage the freezer interior surfaces. Remove the frost or ice
from the freezer using a cloth, before it melts.
• Do not use any electrical devices (e.g. a hairdryer) to defrost the
appliance.
• Do not use any defrosting sprays to defrost the freezer as these
sprays could damage the plastic parts or harm your health.
• Clean the appliance interior and wipe it dry (see Cleaning the
Appliance).
Automatic refrigerator
defrosting
Defrosting the freezer
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Control unit I:
• Before returning the food into the freezer, turn on the appliance,
rotate the A knob back to the desired setting and deactivate the
super freeze function.
Control unit II:
• Before putting the food back into the freezer, connect the
appliance to the power mains and rotate the A knob back to
the desired setting.
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Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the power
mains – rotate the thermostat knob A to the STOP (0) position
and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners containing
abrasive particles, acids, or solvents, are not appropriate
as they will damage the surface!
Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of
suds.
Lacquer-coated and aluminum surfaces can be cleaned with
lukewarm water to which some mild detergent was added.
Cleaning agents with minor alcohol content are also acceptable
(e.g. window cleaners).
Cleaners with alcohol content are not allowed for cleaning plastic
parts.
Clean the appliance interior with lukewarm water to which you
may add some vinegar.
• Placed under the cooling board that cools the refrigerator
interior are a trough (groove) and an opening through which
melted water is discharged from the appliance interior. The
through and the opening should never be blocked; therefore,
check them often and clean as required (e.g. using a plastic
straw).
• Frost and ice accumulated in a layer of 3-5 mm will cause
an increase in power consumption; therefore it should be
removed regularly. Do not use any sharp objects, solvents, or
sprays.
• Condenser unit on the back of the refrigerator should always
be kept clean, free of dust or deposit from kitchen smoke. Use
a soft non-metal brush or a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust
periodically.
• Also clean the container above the refrigerator compressor. If
it was removed for cleaning, replace it afterwards. Make sure
the container is in a horizontal position!
• After cleaning, switch on the appliance and put the food back
in.
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If none of the above reasons seems to match your problem, please contact the nearest service
center and state the type, model and serial number as indicated on the label with basic information
attached in the appliance interior.
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Problem: Cause or remedy:
After connecting to the power
mains, the appliance does not
operate:
• Make sure the wall outlet is powered and that the appliance is
plugged in.
Cooling system has been
working continuously for a long
period of time:
• Too high environment temperature.
• Door is open too often or it is left open too long.
• Door is not closed appropriately (there may be dirt between
the door and the refrigerator, the door may be tilted, the seal
should be checked, etc.).
• Too much fresh food was inserted.
• Insufficient compressor and condenser cooling. Check the air
circulation behind the appliance and clean the condenser.
• Super freeze option is on.
Excessive build-up of ice on the
back wall of refrigerator interior
may result form the following:
• Door is opened to often or it is left open too long.
• Warm food was placed in the refrigerator.
• Food or a container are in contact with the refrigerator interior
back wall.
• Poor door sealing. If the seal is dirty or damaged, clean it or
replace it.
Water is dripping from the
refrigerator:
• Blocked water discharge opening; or water from thawed ice is
dripping past the water collection trough.
• Clean the blocked opening, e.g. using a plastic straw.
• If the layer of ice is too thick, defrost the appliance annually
(see “Defrosting the appliance”).
Door won’t open easily: • If you wish to open freezer door immediately or shortly after
closing it, you may feel rather strong resistance. When the
freezer door is opened, some cool air escapes from the
freezer compartment and it is replaced by warm air from the
environment. When this air is cooled, a sub-pressure builds
up, causing resistance to door opening. After a few minutes,
the condition is normalized and the door can be easily opened
again.
Replacing the bulb: • Before replacing the bulb, disconnect the appliance from the
power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet /
socket). Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the cover, lift it
and remove it. Replace the bulb with a new one (E14, same
power rating as the one provided by the manufacturer) and
replace the cover.
• Do not dispose of the blown bulb with organic waste.
• The bulb is considered a consumable and is excluded from
any warranty!
Troubleshooting