Smeg RF1500C User manual

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Refrigerator - Freezer EN
Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will
successfully serve the purpose for many years.
Refrigerator with freezer is for domestic use
only.
The lower part of the appliance is
refrigerator and is used for storing fresh foods
at the temperature of 0°C and higher.
The upper part is freezer and is used for
freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods
for longer periods of time (up to one year,
depending on the kind of foods you store). The
compartment is marked with four stars..
Before Putting Into Use........................2
Instructions for Use
Mounting Instructions
We Care for the Environment
Tips for Energy Savings
Important ...............................................3
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance
Placing and Installation ........................4
Choosing the Right Place
Connection to Power Supply
Adjusting the height of the appliance
Description of the Appliance ................5
Operation Control .................................6
Temperature Selection
Use...........................................................6
Storing Fresh Foods
Freezing Fresh Foods
Storing Frozen Foods
Defrosting Frozen Food
How to make ice cubes
Maintenance and Cleaning ...................8
Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator
Manual Defrosting of the Frezing
Compartment
Cleaning the Appliance
Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use
Trouble-Shooting Guide......................10
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 of refrigerators therefore you
might find in it some functions that do not apply
to your appliance and description of the
accesories that your appliance does not
include.
Mounting Instructions
Integrated appliances are equipped with
instructions for mounting the appliance into the
kitchen unit. The appliance should be 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).

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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.
• Check periodically if the appliance is
provided with sufficient cooling (undisturbed
circulation of air through the bottom rail
openings).
• Use higher thermostat settings only when
required or recommended.
• Before loading the appliance with packages
of fresh foods, make sure they are cooled to
ambient temperature.
• 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.
• Condenser at the bottom of the appliance
must always be clean and dust free (see
Section Cleaning of the Appliance).
• 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).
• Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the
appliance operates, especially not with wet
hands, because the skin may stick to the
cold surfaces.
• Do not freeze bottles containing liquid,
especially not soft drinks, such as mineral
water, sparkling wine, beer, cola etc.,
because liquid expands during freezing and
the glass bottle is very likely to blow up.
• Do not eat frozen food (bread, fruit,
vegetables), because you can get frostbites.
• 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.
• 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).
• If 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.

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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.
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).
• To avoid pollution of the environment make
sure not to damage the hose at the bottom of
the appliance.
Placing and Installation
Choosing the Right Place
Place the appliance in 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.
Class Ambient temparature
SN (subnormal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°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 %.
Adjusting the height of the appliance
The appliance is equipped with four adjustable
legs, so that the height may be adjusted from
82 to 90 cm. The height must be adjusted prior
building the appliance into the opening slot,
and it should be set at such height that the top
panel of the appliance fits exactly below the
kitchen worktop (see Mounting Instructions).

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Description of the Appliance
Refrigerator (A)
Refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for
few days.
Freezer (B)
Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for
storing already frozen foods.
Opening the freezer door
Shelf (1)
The shelf may be placed randomly upon any of
the guide slots within the interior of the
appliance. It is protected against sliding out.
In case you may wish to alter the position of
the shelf:
− lift the shelf by hand and pull it towards
you until it reaches the crack in the
guide slot;
− at the guide interruption point the shelf
may be adjusted at random height;
− select the height of your choice and
push the shelf all the way in to the rear
end of the guide slot.
In case you may wish to remove the shelf from
the appliance:
− lift the shelf by hand and pull it towards
you until it reaches the crack in the
guide slot;
− at the guide interruption point lift the left
side of the shelf up and pull it out from
the appliance in the inclined position,
− reinsertion is carried out in the opposite
procedure.
Glass shelves are protected with plastic edge
frames.
Quickly perishable food should be stored on
the back i.e. the coldest part of the shelves.
Defrost Water Outlet (2)
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.
Crisp tray and serving tray (3)
The tray at the bottom of the refrigerator is
covered with the serving tray. This cover
protects the stored fruit and vegetables from
excessive drying.
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.

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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 and in
freezing compartment depends on the
frequency of opening the door as well.
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
shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in
vertical position.
• Food should not touch the rear wall of the
refrigerator!
• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in
lemon and orange peel, acid in butter etc.
can cause damages when in contact with
plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period
of time.
• 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
lowest 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.
• 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.

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Fresh Food Storage Time in the Refrigerator
Article of food Storage time (days)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Butter + + + + + + + = = = = =
Eggs + + + + + + + + + + = = = =
Meat: fresh uncut + + =
chopped + =
smoked + + + + + + + + + + = = = =
Fish + =
Marinade + + + + + + + + + + = = = =
Root + + + + + + + + = = = = = =
Cheese + + + + = = = = = = = = = =
Sweets + + = = = =
Fruit + + = = = = = = = =
Prepared dishes + + = =
Legend: + reccomended storage time = possible storage time
Freezing Fresh Foods
• Carefully select food you intend to freeze; it
should be of adequate quality and suitable
for freezing.
• Use correct packaging and wrap it right.
− The packaging should be air tight and
shouldn't leak since this could cause
substantial vitamin loss and dehydration
of foods.
− Foils and bags should be soft enough to
tightly wrap around the foods.
• When preparing foods to be frozen, consider
sanitary precautions.
• Mark packages with following data: kind and
amount of foods and the date of loading.
• It is most important that the food is frozen as
quickly as possible. Therefore we
recommend the size of the package not to
be too large and to be cooled before loading
into the freezer.
• The amount of fresh foods that can be
loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is
indicated on the rating plate (freezing
capacity). If the loaded amount is too large,
the quality of freezing is reduced which
affects the quality of frozen foods.
Freezing Procedure
• Before it starts freezing, set the thermostat
to the position 5-7 for 24 hours. 24 hours
from the time when fresh food was put in the
appliance turn the thermostat dial to the
operating temperature (see temperature
selection). At the above mentioned model it
is necessary to turn OFF the switch, which
has previously been engaged.
• The next time you want to freeze fresh
foods, repeat the freezing procedure and be
careful that packages with fresh foods do not
touch frozen packages.
• For freezing smaller amount of foods (up to
1 kg) there is no need to change the
thermostat setting (see Temperature
Selection).
Storing Frozen Foods
Packages of frozen foods are stored in the
basket. If you remove the baskets, you can
store frozen packages directly on the cooling
shelves.
Commercially Frozen Foods
The storage time and the recommended
temperature for storing commercially frozen
foods are indicated on the packaging. For
storing and using consider the manufacturer's
instruction. When shopping, be careful and
choose only adequately packed foods provided
with complete data and stored in freezers
where the temperature is not higher than -
18°C. Do not buy packages of food covered
with frost layer. This indicates that the package
was thawed before at least once. Be careful
that packages don't start to thaw, as the
temperature raise reduces the quality of foods.

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Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods
Food Storage time (in months)
123456789101112
Vegetable + + +
Fruit +++
Bread, pastries +
Milk +
Ready-made meals +
Meat: Beef + + +
Veal + + +
Pork + + +
Poultry + + +
Game + + +
Minced meat +
Smoked sausages +
Fish: lean +
fat +
Offal +
Defrosting Frozen Food
Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be
used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves
the food but it does not destroy
microorganisms which rapidly activate after
defrosting and make foods perishable. Partial
defrosting reduces the nutritional value of
foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and
ready-made meals.
How to make ice cubes
Recommended thermostat position for ice
making is on the middle setting.
Fill two thirds of the ice tray with cold water or
any other liquid convenient for freezing.
Insert the ice tray into the guides or on the
cooling plate.
Time required for the ice to form, largely
depends on ambient temperature, thermostat
setting and on how often you open the door.
It usually takes 2-6 hours (depends on which
model of refrigerator you have). With smaller
refrigerators we recommend you make a stock
of ice cubes (store them in a separate plastic
box). The easiest way to empty the ice tray is
to turn the tray around, pour it with cold water
and slightly twist it (bend it).
Maintenance and Cleaning
Automatic Defrosting of the
Refrigerator
The refrigerator requires no defrosting, since
the ice at the rear wall melts automatically. Ice,
formed at the rear end during the operation of
the compressor, melts when the compressor is
off, and water drops slide downwards through
the hole in the rear wall o the condenser
collecting receptacle, placed at the bottom of
the appliance.
Manual Defrosting of the Frezing
Compartment
When the frost and ice layer in the frezing
compartment is 3-5 mm thick, you should
clean the freezer.
• Turn the thermostat knob to STOP (0)
position, and disconnect the power supply.
Empty the compartment and take care that
the packages remain frozen.

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• Melted water, collected at the bottom of the
appliance, should be mopped with an
absorbing cloth.
• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may
cause damage to the plastic parts and may
be hazardous to health.
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. Be
careful to remove any cleanser agent
remaining after cleaning.
• Clean the exterior with water and detergent.
Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft
cloth and an alcohol based cleaning agent
(for example glass cleaners). You may also
use alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alcohol).
The application of abrasive and specially
aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless
steel cleaners, is not appropriate for the
cleaning of plastic and coated parts.
• 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.
• The air openings in the bottom rail should
be cleaned or vacuumed periodically.
Cleaning of the condenser
Dust from the condenser should be
vacuumed in the following manner:
− push the finger through the opening in
the bottom rail and release the fastener;
− pull the rail towards you and remove it;
− remove the bottom board of the kitchen
cabinet
− pull the condenser dish out;
− use the vacuum cleaner to clean the
dust from the condenser;
− replace the condenser dish and the
bottom rail in the opposite order.
After cleaning, connect the appliance to power
supply and reload the packages.
Periodical cleaning of the condenser
In order to optimize the operation of the
appliance and save energy, it is
recommended to clean periodically the
dust from the condenser at the back of
the appliance.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains prior
the commencement of cleaning!
• Empty the contents of the appliance.
• Remove the supporting panel from the
bottom of the kitchen cabinet.
• Remove the screws fixing the appliance to
the kitchen worktop.
• Pull the appliance out and expose the
condenser at the back of the appliance.
• Unscrew the screws from the condenser
bonnet and remove the bonnet.
• Clean the dust and dirt from the condenser.
After cleaning return the appliance to its place,
plug in the mains power cord and fill with food.
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,

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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 in operating position).
Continuous Operation of the Refrigerating
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;
• Insufficient cooling of compressor and
condenser. Check the air circulation through
the bottom rail openings and if necessary
clean or vacuum the dust from the
condenser. See Section Cleaning and
Maintenance.
Ice Formation on the Inner Rear Wall
Until the water is drained through the hole in
the rear and into the receptacle at the bottom
of the appliance, normal automatic defrosting
of the appliance is guaranteed. 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.
Sound alarm
Excessive dust upon the condenser is signaled
by the sound alarm, audible with each opening
of the door, until the fault is removed.
Check the air circulation through the bottom rail
openings and if necessary clean or vacuum the
dust from the condenser. See Section Cleaning
and Maintenance.
Water drains into the bottom compartment
of the appliance
Water leaks from the refrigerator if the drain
hole is clogged, or if the water drips past the
collection gutter.
• Clean the clogged opening, for example with
a plastic straw.
• Manually defrost the increased ice layer.
See "Ice Formation on the Inner Back Wall".
Noise
Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is
enabled by the refrigerating 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

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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.