DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER
We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance which is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the product easier, we have supplied detailed instructions for use, and installation instructions supplied on a separate sheet. The instructions should allow you to learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible. We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use. Visit our website to: Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service, and repair information: www.smeg.
Contents Important notes and precautions .......................................................................................... Before using the appliance for the first time ............................................................................. Important safety instructions .................................................................................................... Important information on the use of appliance .........................................................................
Thawing frozen food ................................................................................................................. 35 Defrosting the appliance ........................................................................................................ Automatic refrigerator defrosting .............................................................................................. Defrosting a NoFrost freezer .....................................................................................
Important notes and precautions Before using the appliance for the first time Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please read carefully the instructions for use which describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions apply to several appliance types/models; thus, settings or equipment may be described herein which is not available in your appliance.
The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations. WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance. Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).
WARNING! WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor stability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as instructed. Freeze burn hazard Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid touching frozen food as this may cause frostnip or frostbite.
For European markets only This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and over, as well as by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised and instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• catering and similar non-retail applications. WARNING! WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be exposed to rain. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. If the appliance will be out of use for an extended period of time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug it from the power mains.
Environment protection Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. Removing an obsolete appliance To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home appliance collection centre. Before doing so, do the following: • disconnect the appliance from the power mains; • do not allow children to play with the appliance. WARNING! WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Information for test institutes Installation and preparation of the appliance for any EcoDesign verification shall be compliant with EN 62552. Ventilation requirements, recess dimensions and minimum rear clearances shall be as stated in these User Manual. Please contact the manufacturer for any further information, including loading plans. Customer care and service Always use original spare parts.
Advice for saving power with refrigeration appliances • • • • • • • • • 12 Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual. Do not open the door more often than necessary. Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed. If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason, have it replaced as soon as possible. Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
Installation and connection Selecting the room • Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specified in the table. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance.
• • • The appliance is intended for free-standing installation. To reach the rated/minimum power consumption, always provide 50 mm of clearance between the wall and the back of the appliance, and above the appliance. Also allow adequate air circulation on either side of the appliance and above it. The appliance can also be placed adjacent to or between kitchen cabinets or cupboards, or adjacent to a wall.
Reversing the door opening direction The direction in which the appliance door opens can be reversed. Note: Disconnect the appliance from the power mains before reversing the door opening direction. Tools required: Socket wrench No. 8, Shaped screwdriver Flat screwdriver Spanner No. 8 Note: • If the appliance has to be tilted to allow access to parts on the bottom, ask another person for assistance or gently place the appliance on some soft padding to prevent damaging it.
4. Remove the top door from the middle hinge by carefully lifting it straight up. Lay the door onto a smooth surface. 5. Take the (right) cap/cover (4) from the bag and place it on the spot from which the top hinge was removed. Remove and save the cap/cover from the other side (5) to which the hinge will be relocated. 6. Remove the cap (6) from the left side of the top door and pull out the connector (A). Then, remove the cap (7) from the right side of the top door.
12. Unscrew the bottom hinge (14). Remove the adjustable foot (13) from the bottom hinge pin (11). Unscrew the pin (11) from the bottom hinge and screw it onto the opposite side of the hinge. 13. Use the screws to attach the foot from step 11 and the bottom hinge from step 12 to the opposite side. 14. Place the bottom door onto the bottom hinge and hold them in place. Rotate the middle hinge by 180°.
Note: If your model has a handle, then move it to the opposite side by following the instructions below. Remove the top door and lay them onto a smooth surface. Remove the caps (1) and (4) and undo the screws (2) as shown in the figure. Replace the handle (3) on the opposite side, tighten the screws (2) and replace the caps (1) and (4).
Description of the appliance A Refrigerator 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Control panel LED lighting MultiFlow Glass shelves Slider for converting the ZeroZone drawer into a fruit and vegetables bin ZeroZone drawer CrispZone fruit and vegetables drawer with humidity control * Low door racks Bottle shelf B Freezer 10. Top freezing and storage drawer 11. Deep SpaceBox drawer for freezing and storage 12.
Operating the appliance A B B1 C C1 D E F G H I J 20 Appliance on/off key Refrigerator compartment temperature display Refrigerator compartment temperature setting keys Freezer compartment set temperature display Freezer compartment temperature setting keys Eco function on/off key Intensive cooling (super cool) on/off key Holiday mode (prolonged absence) Freezer/ZeroZone convert key Intensive freezing (fast freeze) on/off key Acoustic alarm off key Standby wake-up key
Switching the appliance on/off When you connect the appliance to the power mains for the first time, the appliance will be in standby mode (switched off, but powered). Switching on the appliance: to switch on the appliance, press the A key. A beep will be sounded and temperature display will appear on the display units B and C. Switching off the appliance: to switch off the appliance, press the A key and hold it for a while (2 seconds).
• • • Freezer compartment temperature can be set in the range from -16°C to -24°C. Each time one of the C1 keys is pressed, the temperature is increased or decreased by 1°C. Three seconds after the most recent key is pressed, the current setting is automatically stored as the most recent temperature setting for the freezer compartment of the appliance. Recommended temperature setting is -18°C.
INFORMATION! When the intensive cooling (super cool) function is activated, the appliance will operate with maximum power. During this time, operation may be temporarily somewhat louder. Intensive freezing (freezer compartment) INFORMATION! Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first time, before cleaning, or before inserting a large amount of food. To activate: to activate the intensive freezing (fast freeze) function, press the H key.
To deactivate: to deactivate the eco function, again briefly press the D key. The temperature will return to the most recent setting. The eco function will also be deactivated when you use the B1 key to change the refrigerator compartment temperature setting, or when you activate any of the other extra functions. MultiZone function The entire freezer compartment can be converted into a ZeroZone compartment. The temperature in this compartment is at or slightly below 0°C.
To activate: to activate this function, press the F key. A beep will be sounded and the holiday mode indicator will light up. • When this function is activated, the refrigerator compartment temperature will be set to 15°C and the freezer compartment temperature will be set to -18°C. WARNING! Before activating this function, empty the refrigerator compartment, as any perishables left in this compartment may spoil. To deactivate: to deactivate the function, press the F key again.
Switching off the alarm: • • • to acknowledge and switch off the acoustic alarm, press the I key. When the I key is pressed the first time, the alarm will be switched off and the highest temperature registered in the relevant compartment will be indicated on the B or C display unit. When the I key is pressed the second time, the currently set temperature will flash on the B or C display unit.
Appliance interior equipment ( * Equipment depends on the model) Shelf You can lay out the empty shelves to your liking across the guides in the refrigerator interior without having to remove them from the refrigerator. To move the shelf or take it out from the refrigerator, slightly lift it at the back, pull it towards you, and then either move it or take it out of the appliance. Store quickly perishable food at the back of the shelf where the temperature is the lowest.
For a temperature around 0 °C in the ZeroZone drawer, we recommend setting the refrigerator compartment temperature to 4 °C or lower. Temperature in the ZeroZone drawer may fall below 0 °C. Therefore, place the temperature-sensitive food in the upper parts of the refrigerator. For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed. • • • • When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will determine the quality of the food, as well as how long it will keep in the fridge.
Door racks Interior side of the refrigerator door is fitted with shelves intended for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. You may lay out the racks as desired by lifting them slightly from the grooves that hold them in place and moving them to the desired spot, making sure to fit them in the grooves there. The bottom rack is intended for storing bottles. Maximum load on each door shelf is 5 kg.
Recommended distribution of food in the appliance Sections in the refrigerator compartment: • • • • upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc. middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc. ZeroZone bin: meat, meat produce, delicatessen; Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
Storing food in the refrigerator Important warnings regarding food storage INFORMATION! Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards have a decisive impact on the quality of food storage. Observe the expiry dates for the food, indicated on the packaging. Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed containers or in appropriate packaging to prevent it from emitting or receiving odours and humidity.
Table continued from last page Type of food Optimum storage temperature (°C) Optimum storage humidity level (%) Approximate storage time Dairy products (yoghurt, sour cream, butter, soft cheese, cheese spreads etc.
Table continued from last page Type of food Optimum storage temperature (°C) Optimum storage humidity level (%) Approximate storage time Beans, seeds < 15 40-50 6 to 10 months Pears -3 90-95 2 to 7 months Apricots -1 90-95 1 to 3 weeks Strawberries 0 90-95 3 to 7 days Raspberries 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 days Currants 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 4 weeks Blueberries 0 to 2 90-95 14 days Cherries 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 weeks Grapes 0 to 2 85 2 to 8 weeks Kiwi, ripe 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 3
Freezing and storing frozen food Freezing procedure INFORMATION! Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted at once is specified on the appliance rating plate. If the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in addition, the quality of the food already frozen will deteriorate. • • To make use of the entire freezer volume, remove all drawers. Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing fresh food: - press the H key.
Frozen food storage time Recommended storage time in the freezer Type of food Storage life Fruit, beef 10 to 12 months Vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months Venison from 6 to 8 months Pork from 4 to 6 months Finely chopped or minced meat 4 months Bread, pastas, cooked dishes, whitefish 3 months Offal 2 months Smoked sausage, bluefish 1 month Thawing frozen food • • • • • • Thawing is an important step in storing food preserved by freezing. Food must be thawed in the correct way.
Defrosting the appliance Automatic refrigerator defrosting Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall is thawed automatically. Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. Drops will flow through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray fitted above the compressor, from where they will evaporate. Make sure the opening in the back wall in the refrigerator interior is never blocked by food or any other object.
WARNING! Do not use a knife or any other sharp object to remove the frost, because you may damage a pipe of the cooling system.
Cleaning the appliance WARNING! Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface. Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of suds.
Troubleshooting Problem: Cause or remedy: Appliance is connected to the power mains but it does not work. • Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and that the appliance is switched on. Cooling system operates continuously for a long period of time: • • • Too high environment temperature. Door opened too frequently or too long. Door not closed correctly (possible impurities on the seal, misaligned door, damaged seal etc.). Too much fresh food inserted at once.
Table continued from last page Problem: Cause or remedy: PF will appear on the display unit: • An extended power failure. E0 or E8 appears on the display unit: • • Sensor keys are not responding. Call a service centre for repair. Until the appliance is repaired by a service technician, the appliance will operate in safe mode. The appliance will automatically preserve the most suitable temperature for each compartment. E1 or E2 appears on the display unit: • Temperature sensor error or fault.
Information about appliance noise Cooling in refrigerator freezers is made possible by a cooling system that also includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the appliance. • • • After connecting the appliance to the power mains, compressor operation, or the sound of flowing liquid, may be somewhat louder. This is not a sign of malfunction and it will not affect the useful life of the appliance.
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