Smeg FL102A User manual

Instructions for Use24
Refrigerator EN
Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve
the purpose for many years.
Refrigerator is for domestic use only and is
intended for storing fresh foods at the
temperature higher than 0°C.
Before Putting Into Use...................... 24
Instructions for Use
Mounting Instructions
We Care for the Environment
Tips for Energy Savings
Important ............................................ 25
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance
Placing and Installation ..................... 26
Choosing the Right Place
Description of the Appliance ............. 26
Operation Control...............................27
Temperature Selection
Use ........................................................28
Storing Fresh Foods
Maintenance and Cleaning.................29
Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator
Cleaning the Appliance
Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use
Trouble-Shooting Guide .....................29
Before Putting Into Use
• Before connecting the appliance to the
mains supply, leave it stand for about 2
hours, which will reduce a possibility of
malfunctions in the cooling system due to
transport handling.
• Clean the appliance, and be thorough,
especially in the interior (See Cleaning and
Maintenance).
• In case the interior accessories are not
correctly placed, rearrange them as
described in chapter "Description of the
Appliance".
Instructions for Use
These instructions for use are intended for the
user. They describe the appliance and its
correct and safe use. They were prepared for
various types/models of refrigerators therefore
you might find in it description of some
functions and accesories that your appliance
does not have.
Mounting Instructions
Integrated appliances are equipped with
instructions for mounting the appliance into the
kitchen unit.
The appliance should be professionally
mounted by qualified technician and
instructions are for his use only.
We Care for the Environment
• Our appliances are distributed in packaging
made of environmental friendly material
which could safely be recycled, disposed off
or destroyed, with no effects on the nature
whatsoever.
• These instructions are printed either on
recycled paper or chlorine free bleached
paper.
• When your appliance finally wears out,
please try not to burden the environment
with it; call your nearest authorised service
agent. (See Disposing of the Worn Out
Appliance)
Tips for Energy Savings
• Try not to open the door too often, especially
when the weather is wet and hot. Once you
open the door, mind to close it as soon as
possible. This is especially important if you
have an upright model.

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• Every now and then check if the appliance is
sufficiently ventilated (adequate air
circulation behind the appliance).
• Turn the thermostat knob from higher to
lower setting as soon as possible (depends
on how loaded the appliance is, ambient
temperature...).
• Before loading the appliance with fresh food,
make sure it was cooled to ambient
temperature. (except for the soup)
• Ice and frost layer increase energy
consumption, so do clean the appliance as
soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.
• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that
the sealing is poor, the energy consumption
is substantially higher. To restore efficiency,
replace the gasket.
• The condenser on the rear wall should be
always clean, free of dust or any impurities.
• Always consider instructions stated in
sections Positioning and Energy Saving
Tips, otherwise the energy consumption is
substantially higher.
Important
• If you have bought this appliance to replace
an old one equipped with a lock that cannot
be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make
sure that the lock is broken. This will make it
impossible for children to lock themselves
inside the appliance and suffocate.
• The appliance must be correctly connected
to the mains supply. (see: Connecting to the
Mains Supply).
• If the food has strange smell or color, throw
it away, because it is very likely that it is
spoiled and therefore dangerous to eat.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before repairing it (only a qualified
technician should repair it), before cleaning
and before replacing the light bulb.
• Do not defrost the appliance with other
electric appliances (as for example with hair
dryer) and never scrape the frost layer with
sharp objects. Use only enclosed tools or
tools recommended by the manufacturer.
• For the sake of environment protection - be
careful not to damage the rear wall of the
appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes -
for example when moving the appliance) or
any part of the refrigerating system inside
the appliance. Do not use sharp object for
defrosting the appliance. Use only enclosed
tools or tools recommended by the
manufacturer.
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the
appliance is damaged, handle it with care
and dispose it of in compliance with
environmental protecting precautions. (See
We Care for the Environment).
• In the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or his service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.
• The rating plate is inside the appliance or
outside on the rear wall.
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance
• When your appliance finally wears out,
dispose it of. If the appliance has a lock,
break it, in order to prevent eventual
accidents (danger of children get locked
inside the appliance).
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and insulating
substances which should be separately
treated and processed. Call your nearest
authorised service agent or specialised
servicing centre. If you don't find one,
contact your local authorities or your
distributor. Be careful not to damage the
tubes on the rear wall of the appliance
(danger of pollution)
.

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Placing and Installation
Choosing the Right Place
Place the appliance in a dry and regularly
ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature
depends on the model (class) of the appliance
and is stated on the rating plate of the
appliance.
Never place the appliance near heat emitting
devices (e.g. cooker, radiator, water heater or
similar devices) and do not expose it to direct
sunlight.
The appliance should be positioned at least 3
cm away from the electric or gas cooker and at
least 30 cm away from the oil or coal stove. If
this is not possible, use an appropriate
insulation.
Behind the appliance there should be free
space at least 200 cm² wide and above the
appliance the high kitchen units should be at
least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to
assure adequate ventilation of the condenser
unit.
Class Ambient temparature
SN (sub-normal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (sub-tropical) from + 16°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 16°C to + 43°C
Connection to Power Supply
Connect the appliance with the cable and plug
to the power supply socket outlet with a ground
terminal (safety socket).
Required nominal voltage and frequency are
indicated on the rating plate.
The connection to the mains supply and
earthing have to be made according to current
standards and regulations. The appliance
resists temporary voltage tolerance up to -6%
to +6%.
Description of the Appliance
Shelf (1)
(the number of shelves depend on model)
Shelf can be optionally placed on the guides
inside the appliance. It is protected against
pulling out. If you want to remove it, slightly lift
up the back part and pull it out.
Glass shelves (some models only have them)
are protected with plastic spacers. Before
pulling the shelf out, spacers must be moved
towards you. Spacers can be also removed,
however, it is better to keep them for any later
transport. Quickly perishable food should be
stored on the back i.e. the coldest part of the
shelves.

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Line limiting the quantity of food is indicated on
the bottom shelf of some models - do not place
food in front of it.
Bottle rack
(in some models only)
Bottle rack (number depends on model) is
intended for storing the bottles. There are two
installation positions available (horizontal or
lifted in the front) thus enabling the positioning
of bottles on the stopper as well.
It is protected against pulling out. If you want to
pull it out, simply lift its rear part and pull it
towards you.
Warning!
If the door contains storing shelves, install the
rack in such position that the length of the
bottles will not hinder the closing of the door.
The rack may carry 9 bottles of 0,75 l or more
at the maximum (total weight max. 13 kg) –
note the label underneath the thermostat box
inside the appliance.
Defrost Water Outlet (2)
The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with
cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall.
Under the plate there is a channel and an
outlet for defrost water.
Regularly check the defrost water outlet and
the channel, because they should never be
clogged (as for example with food rests). If
clogged, use a plastic straw and clean it.
Fruit and Vegetable Container (3)
The container is on the bottom of the appliance
under the glass shelf. It provides adequate
humidity which has favourable effect on fruit
and vegetables stored in it (less dehydration).
Door Liner
The door liner consists of various shelves or
holders used for storing eggs, cheese, butter
and yogurt as well as other smaller packages,
tubes, cans etc.
The lower shelf is used for storing bottles.
Illumination in the Interior of the
Refrigerator
The light for illuminating the interior of the
appliance is on, when the door is opened. The
operation of the light does not depend on the
position of the thermostat knob.
NOTE:
• The appliance can be equipped with various
accesories, depending on the model of the
appliance.
• Various accesories (spice container, tube
holder or additional shelves) can be bought
in authorized centres.
Operation Control
The appliance is controlled with thermostat
knob, situated in the right upper part inside the
appliance.
Turn the knob from STOP (0) position towards
7and backwards.
Temperature Selection
• Higher settings on the knob (towards 7)
mean lower temperatures (colder) in all three
compartments of the appliance.
Temperature in the interior of the appliance
may even drop below 0°C. Higher settings
should be used only in case higher
temperature is recommended or required.
• When the ambient temperature is normal,
we recommend medium setting.
• Changes of the ambient temprature affect
temperature in the interior of the appliance
(choose correct setting of the thermostat
knob).
• In STOP (0) position the appliance does not
operate (the cooling system is switched off),
yet power supply is not interrupted (the light
is on, when you open the refrigerator door).
• Temperature in the refrigerator also depends
on how often the door is opened.

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Use
Storing Fresh Foods
Proper use of the appliance, adequately
packed food, correct temperature and taking
into account hygienic precautions will
substantially influence the quality of the food
stored.
• Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should
be properly packed as to prevent mixing
various moisture degrees and odors (in
polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminium foil,
wax paper, or stored in covered containers
or bottles).
• Before storing food in the refrigerator,
remove the excessive packaging (like
yoghurt in multi-package).
• Pack systematically and make sure that
foodstuffs do not touch each other (various
odours may mix). Assure adequate air
circulation around packages.
• Never store inflammable, volatile or
explosive substances.
• Beverages with high alcohol percentage
should be stored in tightly sealed bottles in
vertical position.
• Food should not touch the rear wall of the
refrigerator!
• Foods should be cooled down before storing.
• Crispy and delicate foods should be stored
in the coldest parts of the refrigerator.
• Try not to open the door too often.
• Set the thermostat to the setting where lower
temperatures are reached. Set the
thermostat gradually as to avoid freezing of
the foods.
Use a thermometer and measure the
temperature in the individual compartments.
Place the thermostat in a glass vessel filled
with water. Temperature readings are most
reliable few hour after steady state is
reached.
• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in
lemon or orange peel, acid in butter etc.
could cause damage and when in contact
with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer
period of time they can even cause
accelerated ageing of the plastic material.
• Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a
sign that something is wrong with foods or
that your refrigerator needs cleaning.
Unpleasant odor can be eliminated or
reduced by washing the interior of the
refrigerator with a mild solution of water and
vinegar.
We also recommend using activated carbon
filters to clean the air or to neutralize odors.
• If you plan a longer journey, make sure to
remove quickly perishable articles of food
out of the appliance before you leave.
Fresh Food Storage Time in the Refrigerator
Article of food Storage time (days)
1234567891011121314
Butter +++++++=====
Eggs ++++++++++====
Meat: fresh uncut + + =
chopped + =
smoked ++++++++++====
Fish + =
Marinade ++++++++++====
Root ++++++++======
Cheese ++++==========
Sweets ++====
Fruit ++========
Prepared dishes ++==
Legend: + reccomended storage time = possible storage time

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Maintenance and Cleaning
Automatic Defrosting of the
Refrigerator
There is no need to defrost the refrigerator,
because ice depositing on the inner back wall
is defrosted automatically.
Ice is depositing on the inner back wall during
the compressor operation; later on, when the
compressor is not operating ice is defrosting
and water drops collect and drain through the
outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan
situated above the compressor, from where it
evaporates.
Cleaning the Appliance
Disconnect the power supply before cleaning
the appliance.
Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning
agents as you can damage the surface.
• Clean the exterior with water and detergent.
• Remove the detachable accesories in the
interior of the appliance and clean it with
water and liquid detergent. Plastic parts
cannot be washed in washing machine.
• Wash the interior of the appliance with
lukewarm water, in which you added one or
two spoonfuls of vinegar.
• Every now and then wipe the condenser on
the rear wall. Use soft non-metal brush or
vacuum cleaner.
• Clean the drain pan on the refrigerator
compressor. Do not remove the drain pan!
After cleaning, connect the appliance to power
supply and reload it.
Switch Off the Appliance When Not In
Use
If you do not intend to use the appliance for a
longer period, set the thermostat knob to the
STOP (0) position, disconnect the power
supply, take out the foods and defrost and
clean the appliance. Leave the door slightly
open.
Trouble-Shooting Guide
During the service, you can come across some
troubles that in most cases result from
improper handling of the appliance and can
easy be
eliminated.
The Appliance Fails to Operate After
Connecting to the Mains Supply
• Check the supply in the outlet socket and
make sure the appliance is switched on
(thermostat knob in operating position).
Continuous Operation of the Cooling
System
• The door was frequently opened or it was left
opened for too long.
• The door is not properly closed (the door
may sag, the gasket may be polluted or
damaged).
• Perhaps you have overloaded the appliance
with fresh foods.
• The reason may be inadequate ventilation of
the compressor and condenser (assure
adequate air circulation and wipe off the
condenser).

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Ice Formation on the Inner Rear Wall
As long as the defrost water runs to the
channel and through the outlet to the drain pan
on the compressor, automatic defrosting of the
appliance is assured.
In case the ice formation on the inner back wall
is increased (3-5 mm), ice should be manually
defrosted.
Set the thermostat knob to STOP (0) position
and leave the door open. Never use electric
devices for defrosting and do not scrape the
ice or frost layer with sharp objects.
After completed defrosting, turn the knob to
desired position and close the refrigerator door.
The cause of increased ice formation may be
one of the following:
− the door does not seal well (clean the
gasket if it is contaminated, or replace it
if it is damaged);
− the door was frequently opened or it
was left opened for too long;
− the food stored in the refrigerator was
warm;
− the food or dish is touching the inner
back wall.
Water is Leaking From the Refrigerator
In case the discharge water outlet is clogged,
or the defrost water drips over the channel,
water leaks from the refrigerator.
• Clean the clogged outlet, for example with a
plastic straw.
• Manually defrost the increased ice layer.
See Ice Formation onthe Inner Rear Wall.
Noise
Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is
enabled by the cooling system with
compressor, which produces noise. How noisy
the appliance is depends on where it is placed,
how it is used and how old the appliance is.
• During the operation of the compressor the
noise of liquid is heard and when the
compressor is not operating, the refrigerant
flow is heard. This is a normal condition and
it has no influence whatsoever on the
lifetime of the appliance.
• After starting the appliance, the operation
of the compressor and the refrigerant flow
may be louder, which does not mean that
something is wrong with the appliance and it
has no influence on the lifetime of the
appliance. Gradually the noise is reduced.
• Sometimes unusual and stronger noise is
heard, which is rather unusual for the
appliance. This noise is often a
consequence of inadequate placing.
− The appliance shall be placed and
levelled firmly on solid base.
− It should not touch the wall or kitchen
units standing next to it.
− Check the accesories in the interior of
the appliance, they should be placed
correctly in their positions; also check
the bottles, tins and other vessels that
might touch each other and rattle.
Bulb Replacement
Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the
appliance form the power supply.
Press the cover at the rear side (in the arrow 1
direction) and remove the plastic cover (in the
arrow 2 direction). Replace the bulb with a new
one (E14, max. 15 W).
Don't forget: the old bulb does not belong to
organic waste.
Light bulb is consuming good therefore our
in-guarantee service does not relate to it.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO INFLUENCE
ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.