Smeg FD268AP User manual

DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR
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Guide D’utilisation
Manuale di istruzioni
FRIGORÍFICO
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR A DEUX PORTES
FRIGORIFERO A DUE PORTE
FRIGORIFICO DE DOS PUERTOS
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Manual de Instruções

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Contents
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ........................................................1
Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 1
Safety warnings ........................................................................................ 2
Installing and Operating your Fridge .......................................................... 3
Before Using your Fridge ........................................................................... 3
THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES..................................4
Thermostat Setting ................................................................................... 4
Accessoires ............................................................................................. 5
Ice tray ............................................................................................................... 5
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE ..............................................5
Refrigerator Compartment ......................................................................... 5
Freezer Compartment ............................................................................... 6
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................7
Defrosting ................................................................................................. 8
Replacing The Light Bulb .......................................................................... 9
SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING........................................................9
Repositioning the Door .............................................................................. 9
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE ..........................10
THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS....... 11
Safety Instructions
• This model contains R600a gas. This gas is environmental and friendly but
combustible. Do not damage your fridge’s refrigerant circuit, while transporting and
installing.
• If your old fridge 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance.
We are not responsible of the damage occurred due to misuse.
Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual
in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
PART - 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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Safety warnings
Notice: Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial methods to quicken to the
defrosting. Do not use electrical devices on the food storage areas of your appliance.
Keep the ventilation areas of your appliance open. Do not damage your fridge's refrigerant
circuit.
• Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cord.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow
children to play with the appliance or let them to hang over the
door.
• Do not plug-in or out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands
to prevent electrocution!
• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer de-
partment. Bottles or cans may explode.
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for
your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically
and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge department.
• When taking ice made in the freezer department, do not touch it,
ice may cause iceburns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice-cream
and ice cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer
department!
• Do not re-freeze the frozen goods after being melted. This may
cause health issues like food poisoning.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This effects the performance of your
fridge.
• Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to
accessories.
• Your fridge is not intended for use by physically, mentally or sensibly handicapped
people or by people with less experience and knowledge (including children). These
people may be allowed to use the appliance under the supervision of a responsible
person giving necessary instructions. You should supervise children to prevent them
playing with the appliance.
• Power cord should be replaced by an authorized technician when it is damaged.

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Installing and Operating your Fridge
• Before making the connection to the power supply, ensure that the voltage on the
nameplate corresponds to the voltage of electrical system at your home.
• Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• Before starting to use your fridge, please call the nearest Authorized service and get
free help on the installation, operation and usage of your fridge.
• Mains cord of your fridge has a grounded plug. This plug should be used with a
grounded receptacle that has a 16 amper fuse minimum. If you don’t have a
receptacle confirming with this, please have it done by a qualified electirician.
• We do not take the responsibility of the damages that occur due
to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge in a place that it would not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, ovens
and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens.
• It should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.
• Fit the plastic wall spacers to the condenser at the back of the
refrigerator in order to prevent cleaning to the wall for good
performance.
• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should
be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer
surface. Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your
fridge in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm is available on
the upper side.
• If you will place your fridge next to your kitchen cabinets, leave a
space of 2 cm between them.
• Install the distance adjustment plastic (the part with black vanes
at the rear) by turning it 90° to prevent the condenser from
touching the wall.
• The adjustable front legs should stabilized in an appropriate height to allow your
fridge operate in a stable and proper way. You can adjust the legs by turning them
clockwise (or in the opposite direction). This should be done before placing food in
the fridge.
• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with warm water added with a tea spoonful of
sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts after
cleaning.
Before Using your Fridge
• When it is operated for the first time or after transportation, keep
your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it on to
allow efficient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the
compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time; the smell will fade
away when your fridge starts to cool.

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PART - 2. THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES
Thermostat Setting
• Thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator
compartment and freezer compartment.By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5,
colder temperatures can be obtained. «0» position shows thermostat is closed and
no cooling will be avaible.
• For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob
between1and3position.
• For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knop 3-4
position.
Note that ; the ambiant temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how
often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. If
required,change the temperature setting.
Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the
standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not
recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling
effectiveness.
Climate Class Ambient Temperature (°C)
TBetween 16 and 43 (°C)
ST Between 16 and 38 (°C)
NBetween 16 and 32 (°C)
SN Between 10 and 32 (°C)
(*) Tropical class is designated for temperatures between 16°C and 43°C according
to TS EN ISO 15502 standards.

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PART - 3. ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
Refrigerator Compartment
• To reduce humidity and consequent increase of frost never place liquids in unsealed
containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the
evaporator and in time will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at
room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the
refrigerator compartment.
• Nothing should touch on the back wall as it will cause frost and the packages can
stick on the back wall. Do not open the refrigerator door too frequently.
• Arrange the meat and cleaned fish(wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which
you will use in 1-2 days,in the bottom section of the refrigerator compartment(that is
above the crisper) as this is the coldest section and will ensure the best storing
conditions.
• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing.
Accessoires
Ice tray
• Fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment.
• After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to
get the ice cube.

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Freezer Compartment
• The use of freezer is, storing of deep-frozen or frozen foods for long periods of time
and making ice cubes.
• To freeze fresh food, ensure that as much of the surface as possible of food to be
frozen is in contact with the cooling surface.
• Do not put fresh food with frozen on side by side as it can thaw the frozen food.
• While freezing fresh foods(i.e meat,fish and mincemeat), divide them in parts you
will use in one time.
• Once the unit has been defrosted replace the foods into freezer and remember to
consume them in as short period of time.
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment. As it will disturb the frozen foods.
• For storing the frozen foods;the instructions shown on frozen food packages should
always be followed carefully and if no information is provided food should not be
stored for more than 3 months from the purchased date.
• When buying frozen foods ensure that these have been frozen at suitable
temperatures and that the packing is intact.
• Frozen foods should be transported in appopriate containers to maintain the quality
of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest
possible time.
• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is
probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that
the contents have deteriorated.
• The strorage life of froozen foods depends on the room temperature, 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 instruductions
printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
Not that; if you want to open again immediately after closing the freezer door,it will not
be opened easily. It’s quite normal! After reaching equilibrium condition, the door will be
opened easily.

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PART - 4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• You should clean the condenser with broom at least once
a year in order to provide energy saving and increase
the productivity.
• Make sure to unplug the fridge before starting to clean it.
• Do not wash your fridge by pouring water.
• You can wipe the inner and outer sides with a soft cloth
or a sponge using warm and soapy water.
• Remove the parts individually and clean with soapy water.
Do not wash in washing machine.
• Never use flammable, explosive or corrosive material like
thinner, gas, acid for cleaning.
Make sure that your fridge is unplugged while cleaning.

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Defrosting
Refrigerator Compartment;
• Defrosting occurs automatically in refrigerator compartment during operation ; the
defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evoparates automatically.
• The evaporating tray and the defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically
with defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the
refrigerator instead of flowing out.
• You can also pour 1/2 glass of the water to drain hole to clean inside.
Freezer Compartment;
The frost, accumulated in the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically.
(Use the plastic scraper provided) The freezer compartment should be cleaned in the
way as the refrigerator compartment, with the defrost operations of the compartment at
least twice a year.
For this;
• The day before you defrost, set the thermostat dial to “5” position to freeze the foods
completely.
• During defrosting, frozen foods should be wrapped in several layers of paper and
kept in a cool place. The inevitable rise in temperature will shorten their storage life.
Remember to use these foods within a relatively short period of time.
• Set thermostat knob to position « 0 » or unplug the unit; leave the door open until
completely defrosted.
• To accelerate the defrosting process one or more basins of warm water can be
placed in the freezer compartment.
• Dry the inside of the unit carefully and set the thermostat knob to MAX position.

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Replacing The Light Bulb
To replace the bulb in freezer and fridge departments;
1- Unplug your fridge.
2- Remove the cover of the box from the claws using a screwdriver.
3- Replace with a bulb of maximum 15 Watts.
4- Install the cover.
5- Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging and bring the thermostat to its original position.
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• Original package and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optionally).
• You should fasten your fridge with thick package, bands or strong cords and follow
the instructions for transportation on the package for re-transportation.
• Remove movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins etc.) or fix them into
the fridge against shocks using bands during re-positioning and transportation.
• Carry your fridge in the upright positio.
SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING
Repositioning the Door
You can reposition the doors of your fridge. Contact nearest Authorized service for
this.
( For Some Models)

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PART - 6. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE
If your refrigerator is not working properly,it may be a minor problem, therefore check
the following, before calling an electrician to save time and money.
What to do if your refrigerator does not operate ;
Check that ;
•Thereisnopower,
• The general switch in your home is disconnected ,
• The thermostat setting is on« 0 »position ,
• The socket is not sufficient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know
which is working into the same socket.
What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly ;
Check that ;
• You have not overloaded the appliance ,
• The doors are closed perfectly ,
• There is no dust on the condenser ,
• There is enough place at the rear and side walls.
Ifthereisnoise;
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight
noise(bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry this is
quite normal. If these sounds are different check that ;
• The appliance is well leveled
• Nothing is touching the rear.
• The stuffs on the appliance are vibrating.
If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator ;
Check that ;
The drain hole for defrost water is not clogged(Use defrost drain plug to clean the
drain hole)
Recommendations
• In order to increase space and improve the appearance,the « cooling section » of
this appliance is positioned inside the back wall of the refrigerator compartment.
When the appliance is running, this wall is covered with frost or water drops,according
to weather the compressor is running or not. Do not worry. This is quite normal. The
appliance should be defrosted only if an excessively thick layer forms on the wall.
• If the appliance is not used for long time (for example during the summer
holidays)Defrost and clean the refrigerator leaving the door open to prevent the
formation of midew and smell.
• To stop the appliance completely, unplug from main socket (for cleaning and when
the doors are left open)

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PART - 7. THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND
THE COMPARTMENTS
This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the appliance model.
A) FREEZER COMPARTMENT
B) REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
1) ICE TRAY
2) FREEZER SHELF
3) REFRIGERATOR SHELF
4) CRISPER COVER
5) LEVVELING FEET
6) CRISPER
7) THERMOSTAT BOX
8) BOTTOM SHELF
9) EGG HOLDER
10) BUTTER CHEESE SHELF
11) BUTTER CHEESE SHELF COVER
12) LAMP SWITCH