Smeg FR132A Instruction Sheet
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1. RATURE COM PARTMENT PAG 11 HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LOW TEM PERATURE COM PARTMENT PAG 11 HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COM PARTMENT PAG 12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PAG 12 ENERGY SAVING TIPS PAG 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PAG 13 AFTER SALE SERVICE PAG 13 INSTALLATION PAG 13 In order to maximise the performance of your refrigerator carefully read the user instructions and the attached product sheet which provide useful food conservation tips and a description of the appliance Keep this booklet for future reference The product you have purchased is an automatic refrigerator or a refrigerator with a low temperature compartment see attached product sheet and is for domestic use only The refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically and is used for the preservation of fresh foods and drinks The low temperature compartment if featured is used for the conservation of deep frozen and frozen foods and for making ice cubes defrosting is manual 1 After unpacking check the refrigerator for damage and make sure the doors close properly Any damage must be reported to the retailer within 24 hrs of delivery 2 Leave the appliance standing in a vertical position for at least 2 hours before connecting it to the power supply to allow the refrigerant circuit time to settle 3 Make sure that the installation and electrical connection are carried out by a qualified technician in compliance wi2. ags for transportation Place items in the low temperature compartment as soon as you get home Consume partially thawed food within 24 hrs Avoid temperature variations as much as possible Observe the best before date on the packaging Observe the instructions for preserving deep frozen foods written on the packaging How to make ice cubes Fil the ice tray 3 4 full of water and place it in the bottom of the low temperature compartment If the ice tray sticks to the bottom do not use pointed or sharp instruments to detach it HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LOW TEM PERATURE COM PARTMENT To maximise performance defrost the low temperature compartment at least twice a year or when the layer of ice on the walls reaches 3 mm thickness Defrost the compartment when the contents are low 1 Open the door and take out all food items wrapping them in newspaper and placing them together in a cool place or in an insulated bag Unplug the appliance from the mains Leave the door open to allow the frost ice on the compartment walls to melt Remove the defrost water with a sponge Clean with a sponge soaked in a solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent Do not use abrasive substances 6 Rinse and dry thoroughly Note to avoid causing irreparable damage do not use pointed or sharp metal instruments to scrape off ice and do not ar
3. d closed and the position of the appliance can affect the temperature inside the two compartments Adjust the thermostat accordingly How to store food in the refrigerator compartment 1 Store the food as shown in the adjacent illustration A Cooked food B Fish and meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Eggs F Butter cheese and other dairy products Note Make sure the air circulates freely between the shelves and the back wall of the refrigerator Do not store food against the back wall of the compartment Store liquids in sealed containers Vegetables with a high water content e g lettuce may cause condensation to form in the bottom drawers and or on the middle shelves this does not affect the correct operation of the appliance Nevertheless it is advisable to wrap vegetables before storing 10 HOW TO USE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COM PARTMENT If installed the star low temperature compartment may be used to store frozen products for the time indicated on the packaging When purchasing deep frozen foods check the following e That the packaging is intact since the food may have deteriorated If the package bulges or is marked by damp patches the product has not been correctly stored and may have partially thawed Purchase deep frozen foods last and use insulated b
4. e energy consumption Do cover the vents or air outlets When thawing food items place them in the refrigerator compartment to make use of the low temperature Keep the door open as little as possible Do not put food in the refrigerator when still hot Do not leave the low temperature compartment door open 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 1 The appliance does not work Is there a power failure Is the plug properly inserted in the socket Is the main switch switched on Has the fuse blown Is the thermostat set to position 2 The temperature inside the 3 4 compartments is not cold enough Do the doors close properly Is the appliance installed near a heat source Is the thermostat correctly set Is air circulation inhibited The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment is too cold Is the thermostat correctly set Water collects in the bottom of the refrigerator compartment Is the defrost water run off clogged 5 The internal light does not work First refer to point 1 and then Unplug the appliance from the mains power supply Refer to the instructions and illustration on the enclosed sheet to access the light bulb e Check the bulb and replace if necessary E14 type 15W 6 Excessive formation of frost ice in the low temperature compartment Is the low temperature compartment door properly closed Note Gurgling or hiss
5. ing noises inside the refrigerating circuit are quite normal AFTER SALE SERVICE Before contacting our After Sale Service 1 Try to remedy the problem see Trouble shooting guide Restart the appliance to see if the fault repeats If the fault persists switch off the appliance and switch on again after an hour If the fault still persists contact the After Sale Service and specify the following the nature of the problem the model the service number the number after SERVICE on the rating plate located on the side of the fruit and vegetable draw er your full address your telephone number plus area code 5 0000 000 00000 Note changes to the door opening direction carried out by our Customer Service are not covered in the terms of the guarantee INSTALLATION Do not install the appliance near a heat source minimum distances 30 cm from solid fuel or gasoil stoves 3 cm from electric ovens and hobs Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated place Do not cover the air vents Clean the appliance interior see relevant chapters Mount the accessories ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations Voltage and absorption rates are indicated on the rating plate The bli must be earthed as prescribed by law The manufacturer declines all liability for personal injury or damage to property
6. native plug should then be fitted to the cable The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor dance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH E 1 The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connec ted to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or colou red green or green and yellow 2 The BLUE wire must be connected to the termi nal which is marked with the letter N or colou red black 3 The BROWN wire must be connected to the ter minal which is marked with the letter L or co loured red BROWN YELLOW amp GREEN Connection to a typical 13 amp plug CABLE CLAMP For the Republic of Ireland only The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply but a third type of plug and socket is also used the 2 pin side earth type In this case the wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the EARTH con tact and the other two wires to the pins irrespective of colour The supply to the socket must be fitted with a 16 amp fuse
7. or animals resulting from failure to comply with the above requirements Ifthe appliance plug and wall socket incompatible the socket must be replaced by a qualified electrician Do not use extension leads or multiple adapters ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION lt must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains by removing the plug or by disconnecting a two pole circuit breaker 13 INSTALLATION For Great Britain only ELECTRICAL INFORMATION WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13 amp fused plug to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A S T A approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows 1 Remove the fuse cover A and fuse B 2 Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover 3 Refit both into plug IMPORTANT The fuse cover must be refitted when chang ing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replace ment is fitted Correct replacements are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store CONNECTION TO A REWIREABLE PLUG If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket ou tlet then it should be cut off and disposed of in or der to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be in serted into a 13A socket elsewhere A suitable alter
8. p 37094gb fm5 Page 1 Wednesday August 30 2000 6 31 PM 148 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SHEET FE A Refrigerator compartment 1 Crisper drawer 2 Shelves Shelf area 3 Thermostat 4 Light 5 Door trays 6 Bottle rack 7 Removable bottle restraint 8 Rating plate at the side of crisper drawer 9 Ice cube tray 10 Low Temperature compartment door Low temperature compartment E 3 if supplied Coldest zone Least cold zone A Important Close the appliance inner door Notes The number of shelves and type of accessories may vary depending on the model All shelves door trays and racks are removable Important Refrigerator accessories must not be washed in a dishwasher CGOGD5SCOGDCEOCPOCOGPDPCSOGDOOGN 37094gb fm5 Page 2 Wednesday August 30 2000 6 31 PM UC 148 A Z Controls A Thermostat knob B Light switch C Thermostat control reference Thermostat set to no refrigeration no light Thermostat set to 1 least cold internal temperature Thermostat set to 4 coldest internal temperature The average recommended thermostat setting is 2 3 Removing the light diffuser IE L f N 1 Push the tab towards the left 2 Remove the cover 5019 100 37094 Dy FADE PTE EMEDEN HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COM PARTMENT PAG 10 HOW TO USE THE LOW TEMPE
9. th the manufacturer s instructions and local safety regulations Packaging A The packaging material is 100 recyclable as confirmed by the recycling symbol Follow local regulations for waste disposal Keep potentially hazardous packaging plastic bags polystyrene etc out of the reach of children Product The refrigerator has been manufactured using recyclable materials Follow local waste disposal regulations when scrapping Cut off the power cable to prevent connection to the mains Dispose of the appliance at your local recycling plant for refrigerant gases Information This appliance is free of CFC s refrigerant circuit contains R134a or free of HFC s re frigerant circuit contains R600a Isobutane For more details please refer to the rating plate on the appliance Only use the refrigerator compartment to store fresh foods only and the low temperature compartment to store deep frozen foods and making ice cubes Do not cover or close the air vents Do not put glassware containers holding liquids in the low temperature compartment since they may explode Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the low temperature compartment since they may cause cold burns To prevent the risk of trapping and suffocation do not allow children to play or hide inside the refrigerator Before cleaning or servicing the appliance always unplug it or switch off the mains power s
10. tificially heat the low temperature compartment uk WN HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COM PARTMENT Clean the refrigerator compartment regularly 4 Refrigerator compartment defrosting is n fully automatic The formation of water droplets the rear internal wall of the refrigerator compartment indicates that the automatic defrosting is SO underway Defrost water is channelled to a run off and collected in a container where it evaporates Clean the run off channel regularly using the supplied instrument in order to guarantee a continuous outflow of defrost oy 2 water a Q 7 4 Before cleaning unplug the appliance from the mains Use a sponge soaked in lukewarm water Z and or neutral detergent Rinse and dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive materials CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE e Clean the air vents regularly with a vacuum cleaner or a brush e Clean the exterior with a soft cloth Prolonged disuse 1 Empty the refrigerator and low temperature compartments 2 Unplug the appliance from the mains 3 Defrost the low temperature compartment clean and dry both compartments 4 Leave the doors open to prevent the formation unpleasant odours ENERGY SAVING TIPS Do not expose the appliance to heat sources direct sunlight etc since this will increas
11. upply The power cable may only be replaced by authorized personnel Declaration of conformity This appliance is designed to store food products and complies with European Directive 89 109 EEC For appliances with Isobutane R600a The refrigerant Isobutane is a natural gas of high environmental compatibility but which is inflammable Therefore it is essential to ensure that the ducts of the refrigerant cir cuit do not get damaged HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COM PARTMENT This is an automatic refrigerator or refrigerator with star low temperature compartment Refrigerator compartment defrosting is fully automatic The refrigerator operates in an ambient temperature ranging from 16 C to 32 C Switching on the refrigerator Insert the plug in the mains socket The thermostat allows you to set the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment without altering the conditions inside the low temperature compartment Setting the temperature 1 For correct operation and excellent storage results in both compartments set the thermostat between positions 2 and 3 2 To set the temperature inside the compartments turn the thermostat as follows 1 2 fora WARMER TEMPERATURE 3 4 for a COLDER TEMPERATURE Thermostat set to position the appliance and lighting switch off Note Ambient temperature the frequency with which the doors are opened an
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