Smeg FAB28RDBB5 - User Manual

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PRECAUTIONS - 19914779607/A

PRECAUTIONS 19

General safety instructions 19

For this appliance 21

Appliance purpose 22

This user manual 23

Manufacturer’s liability 23

Technical Support. 23

Identification plate 23

Energy label 23

Disposal 23

Information for control bodies 23

To save energy 23

Light sources 24

How to read the user manual 24

DESCRIPTION 24

General Description 24

Accessories 25

USE 25

Preliminary operations 25

First use 26

Temperature setting 26

Rapid cooling function 26

Alarm for door open 26

Using the accessories 26

Ventilation 27

Using the refrigerator compartment 27

Using the freezer compartment 27

Noises during operation 28

Heated front surface 28

Turning the appliance off 28

Storage advice 28

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 29

Cleaning the appliance 29

Defrosting 29

Interior lighting 29

What to do if... 29

INSTALLATION 30

Electrical connection 30

Positioning 31

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PRECAUTIONS

General safety instructions

Risk of personal injury

• According to current

regulations, children between 3

and 8 years of age can take or

load food from the appliance,

but it is highly discouraged to

allow children under 8 years of

age to perform these

operations and in general to

use the appliance.

• Keep children under the age of

eight at a safe distance unless

they are constantly supervised

and make sure that they do not

play with the appliance.

• Never try to put out a fire or

flames with water: turn off the

appliance and smother the

flames with a fire blanket.

• Do not touch the heating

elements on the outside of the

appliance.

• Cleaning and maintenance that

should be performed by the

user must not be carried out by

unsupervised children.

• Do not modify this appliance.

• Do not insert pointed metal

objects (cutlery or utensils) into

the slots in the appliance.

• Do not touch (especially with

wet hands) frozen products or

put them in your mouth directly.

• Do not store inflammable,

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This document serves as a comprehensive user manual for a refrigeration appliance, detailing its functions, technical specifications, usage, and maintenance procedures.

Function Description

The appliance is designed for the refrigeration and conservation of fresh and frozen foods in a domestic or similar environment. It features separate compartments for fresh food (refrigerator) and frozen food (freezer). The refrigerator compartment is equipped with interior lighting, shelves for arranging foodstuffs, a super-cold drawer for delicate foods like meat and fish, and a fruit and vegetable drawer to maintain optimal humidity. The freezer compartment is used for storing frozen foods, freezing fresh foods, and producing ice cubes. A fan distributes temperature evenly within the appliance and reduces condensation. A thermostat allows users to set the desired temperature for both compartments.

Important Technical Specifications

The appliance operates with a compression system for cooling. It contains a small quantity of isobutane (R600a) as a refrigerant. The climate class indicates the suitable room temperature ranges for operation:

SN (Subnormal): +10°C to +32°C
N (Normal): +16°C to +32°C
ST (Subtropical): +18°C to +38°C
T (Tropical): +18°C to +43°C

The appliance contains light sources of efficiency class "F". Ventilation requirements, dimensions, and minimum space from the rear wall are detailed in the "Installation" chapter. The identification plate, located inside the appliance, provides technical data, serial number, and brand name. The appliance conforms to the WEEE European directive (2012/19/EU) for disposal.

Usage Features

First Use: After installation or repositioning, the appliance should remain off for at least two hours before activation.
Temperature Setting: A thermostat knob allows adjustment from minimum to maximum (position 5). Increasing the setting (e.g., from to 5) decreases the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.
Rapid Cooling Function: This function, activated by turning the thermostat knob to "SF" position, quickly cools large quantities of fresh food and drink. It remains active for a maximum of 24 hours, after which the knob should be returned to the desired position (between and 5) to save energy.
Alarm for Door Open: A sound and visual signal (flashing interior lights) alerts the user if the door is left open for an extended period.
Shelves: Adjustable to different heights, they feature a safety fitting to prevent accidental removal. Perishable foods should be placed at the rear where the temperature is lower.
Super-cold Drawer: Maintains freshness and flavor of delicate foods (meat, fish, lightly frozen foods) for longer periods, with temperatures between -2°C and +3°C. It is not for freezing food or making ice.
Fruit and Vegetable Drawer: Located at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment, it is fitted with a glass shelf and a humidity regulator to maintain constant humidity for fresh produce.
Door Balconies and Shelves: Suitable for storing eggs, butter, dairy products, conserves, small food packages, and bottles. Heavy bottles should be handled with care.
Food Storage: Foods should be wrapped and covered hermetically to preserve flavor, moisture, and freshness, and to prevent contamination and excessive humidity. Hot foods and drinks must be cooled to room temperature before being placed in the appliance.
Freezer Storage: Fruit and vegetables should be packed in portions of no more than 1 kg, and meat and fish in portions of up to 2 kg for quick freezing and better preservation of nutritional properties. Foods should be packaged in hermetically sealed freezer bags or containers, expelling as much air as possible.
Storage Life: A table provides estimated storage durations for various frozen foods, ranging from 1 month (lean fish) to 10-12 months (fruit, beef). Defrosted foods should be consumed as soon as possible.
Turning Off: For long periods of disuse, the appliance should be unplugged, emptied, defrosted (freezer), dried, and the door left ajar to prevent odors.

Maintenance Features

Cleaning: The appliance's interior walls have antibacterial protection but should be cleaned regularly with diluted liquid detergent, warm water, and a little vinegar. The exterior can be cleaned with water or alcohol-based liquid detergents, avoiding aggressive products and rough sponges. The condenser at the rear should be cleaned periodically with a soft brush, and the tank above the compressor should also be cleaned. Door balconies and shelves are removable for cleaning.
Defrosting: The refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically. Defrost water is channeled to a pan at the back where it evaporates. The freezer compartment requires manual defrosting when frost or ice exceeds 2 cm. Before defrosting the freezer, the thermostat should be set to maximum for a few hours. Frozen foods should be removed and protected from thawing. Electrical appliances or sprays should not be used for defrosting to avoid damaging plastic parts.
Interior Lighting: If damaged, interior lighting must be repaired by Technical Service only.
Troubleshooting: The manual provides guidance for common issues such as the appliance not working, the compressor running too often, excessive ice/condensation, insufficient cooling, or doors being hard to open or misaligned.
Installation: The appliance must be connected to ground in compliance with electrical safety standards. It should be positioned on a firm, level surface, at least 3 cm away from heat sources (cookers, radiators) and 30 cm from combustion heaters. If installed under wall units, a minimum of 5 cm clearance is required. Spacers are provided to ensure proper condenser cooling and prevent the appliance from being placed too close to the wall. The appliance has small wheels at the back for easier movement and adjustable feet at the front for leveling. The power supply cable should not be caught or damaged during positioning.