Smeg FR310APL User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST THE APPLIANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES
SERVICE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
•Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use.
To ensure best use of your appliance,
carefully read the operating instructions
which contain a description of the appliance
and advice on storing and preserving food.
Keep this handbook for future reference.
1.After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is
not damaged and that the door closes
properly.Anydamagemustbereportedtothe
dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the
appliance.
2.Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, in order to ensure that the
refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
3.Make sure installation and the electrical
connection are carried out by a qualified
technician according to the manufacturer's
instructions and in compliance with the local
safety regulations.
4.Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
1.Packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and
bears the recycling symbol. Comply with the
local regulations for disposal. Keep the packing
materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.)
out of the reach of children, as they are a
potential source of danger.
2.Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with
EuropeanDirective2002/96/EConWasteElectrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring the correct scrapping of this
appliance, you can help prevent potentially
negativeconsequencesfortheenvironmentand
the health of persons.
The symbol on the appliance, or on the
accompanying documents, indicates that this
applianceshouldnot betreatedasdomesticwaste
but must be taken to a suitable collection centre
for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
Whenscrapping theappliance, makeit unusable
bycuttingoffthe powercable andremoving the
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily
climb inside.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local
regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a
special collection centre; do not leave the
appliance unattendedeven for a few days, since
itisapotentialsourceofdangerforchildren.For
further information on the treatment, recovery
and recycling of this appliance, contact your
competent local office, the household waste
collection service or the shop where you
purchased the appliance.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFC. The
refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or
R600a (HC); see the rating plate inside the
appliance.
Appliances with isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is
a natural gas without environmental impact but
is flammable. Therefore, make sure the
refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged
Declaration of conformity
•Thisapplianceisintended forstoring foodand
is manufactured in conformity with European
regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004.
•Thisproducthasbeendesigned,manufactured
and marketed in compliance with:
- the safety objectives of Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC;
-theprotectionrequirementsof“EMC”Directive
89/336/EEC,
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
•Electricalsafetyoftheapplianceisguaranteed
only if it is connected to an efficient and
approved earthing system.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
•During installation, make sure the appliance
does not damage the power cable.
•Make sure the appliance is not near a heat
source.
•To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a
space on both sides and above the appliance
and follow the installation instructions.
•Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
•Power cable modification or replacement
must only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
•It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the power supply by
unpluggingitorbymeans ofamainstwo-pole
switch installed upstream of the socket.
•Make sure the voltage indicated on the
appliance rating plate corresponds to that of
your home.
•For the water connection, use the pipe
suppliedwiththenewappliance;donotreuse
that of the previous appliance.
•Installandleveltheapplianceonafloorstrong
enough to take its weight and in a place
suitable for its size and use.
•The appliance must be handled and installed
by two or more persons.
•Be careful not to damage the floors when
moving the appliance (e.g. parquet).
•Donotusesingle/multi-adaptersorextension
cords.
•Install the appliance in a dry and well-
ventilatedplace.Theapplianceisarrangedfor
operation in places where the temperature
comes within the following ranges, according
to the climatic class given on the rating plate.
The appliance may not work properly if it is
leftfora longperiodata temperatureoutside
the specified range.
•Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable
liquids in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.
•Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
meansotherthanthoserecommendedbythe
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
•Do not damage the appliance refrigerant
circuit pipes.
•Do not use or place electrical appliances
inside the product if they are not of the type
expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.
•This appliance is not designed for use by
young children or the infirm without
supervision.
•To avoid the risk of children becoming
trappedandsuffocating,donot allowthem to
play or hide inside the appliance.
•Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of
the ice packs (if provided).
•Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and the freezer
compartment only for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.
•Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer compartment since they may burst.
•Donoteaticecubesor icelolliesimmediately
aftertakingthemout ofthefreezersince they
may cause cold burns.
•Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or
disconnect the power supply.
•Allappliancesequippedwithanice-makerand
waterdispensermustbeconnectedtoawater
supply that delivers drinking water only (with
mains water pressure of between 0.17 and
0.81 Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice-makers
and/or water dispensers not directly
connected to the water supply must be filled
with drinking water only.
• The Manufacturer declines any liability if
the above advice and precautions are not
respected.
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110
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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
Switching on the appliance
1. Plug in the appliance.
2. The appliance switches on. The temperature is factory set to 5 °C.
An acoustic alarm sounds if the door is left open for more than 2 minutes (see section
“Refrigerator door open alarm” in this chapter).
Temperature adjustment for refrigerator
compartment
To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment,
proceed as follows:
•press button (A) to increase the temperature;
•press button (A) to lower the temperature.
Note:
Room temperature, frequency of door opening,theintroduction ofhotfoodandincorrect positioning of
theappliancecanaffect theinternaltemperatureofthe refrigerator,whichmay differfromthat indicated
on the panel.
Switching off the appliance
If the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged period, it can be switched off by pressing button (C).
Although connected to the power supply, the appliance is effectively deactivated, with the interior light
switched off and all LEDs off except the red LED associated with button (C). To switch the appliance on
again, press button (C).
Refrigerator door open alarm
If the refrigerator door is left open accidentally, the appliance issues a warning by means of the interior
intermittent light. When the door has been left open for 2 minutes the light begins to blink. It will stop
blinking when the door is closed.
How to use the refrigerator compartment
Position the food as shown in the figure:
ACookedfood
BFish,meat
CFruitandvegetables
D Cheese
EBottles
Notes:
•The space between theshelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed
to allow circulation of air.
•Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.
•Do not place hot food in the refrigerator.
•Store liquids in closed containers.
Important
• Storing vegetables with high water content can cause condensation to form in the crisper:
this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance.
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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment can be used for freezing fresh food.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
Freezing fresh food
•Press the freeze button D; the yellow LED comes on and remains lit for the entire period.
•If your appliance is equipped with a grid, position food to be frozen as indicated in Fig. 1, otherwise
position food as illustrated in Fig. 2.
AArrange the fresh food on the grid, leaving sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate
and avoiding contact with already frozen food (Fig.1).
BArrange the food centrally in the compartment , ensuring it does not come into contact with
already frozen food. Leave a space of approx. 20 mm around packages (Fig. 2).
•Afterapproximately24hoursthe functionswitchesoffautomaticallyand theyellowLED forbuttonD
switches off. To cancel the function, press button D again.
When purchasing frozen food products:
•Ensurethatthepackagingisnotdamaged(frozenfoodindamagedpackagingmayhavedeteriorated).
If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions
and defrosting may have already begun.
•When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally
insulated cool bag.
•Place the items in the compartment as soon as you get home.
•If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.
•Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package.
•Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
•Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the compartment .
•Donotusesharporpointedinstrumentstodetachthetrayifitisstuck tothe freezerbottom .
•Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
The table alongside shows the recommended maximum
storage time for frozen fresh foods.
Fig. 2Fig. 1
MONTHS FOOD
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