Smeg FAB30LRD5 - User Manual

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PRECAUTIONS - 19914779596/A

PRECAUTIONS 19

General safety instructions 19

For this appliance 21

Appliance purpose 22

This user manual 22

Manufacturer’s liability 23

Technical Support. 23

Identification plate 23

Energy label 23

Disposal 23

Information for control bodies 23

To save energy 23

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

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 30

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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,

explosive or volatile

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This document provides a comprehensive guide for the installation, use, and maintenance of a refrigerator-freezer appliance.

Function Description

The appliance is a refrigerator-freezer designed for the refrigeration and conservation of fresh and frozen foods in a domestic or similar environment. It features a compression system for cooling, with separate compartments for refrigeration and freezing.

Key components and their functions:

Freezer compartment (1): Used for storing frozen foods, freezing fresh foods, and producing ice cubes.
Fan (2): Distributes temperature evenly and reduces condensation on shelves and other surfaces.
Interior lighting (3): Illuminates the interior when the door is opened.
Refrigerator compartment (4): Designed for storing fresh foods.
Super-cold drawer (5): Maintains freshness and flavor of delicate foods like meat, fish, and lightly frozen items, keeping temperatures between -2°C and +3°C. It is not for freezing food or making ice.
Fruit and vegetable drawer (6): Located at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment, covered by a glass shelf, to maintain constant humidity for optimal storage of fresh produce.
Freezer door (7): Provides access to the freezer compartment.
Thermostat (8): Used to set the desired temperature for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
Fridge door (9): Provides access to the refrigerator compartment.

Accessories:

Shelves: Adjustable in height within the refrigerator compartment for flexible storage. They have a safety fitting to prevent accidental removal.
Door balconies and shelves: Suitable for storing eggs, butter, dairy products, conserves, small food packages, and bottles. The lower part is specifically designed for bottles.
Freezer drawers: For storing frozen foods and foods to be frozen.

Important Technical Specifications

Climate Class: The appliance's climate class (SN, N, ST, T) is indicated on the nameplate and determines the suitable room temperature range 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
Refrigerant: The appliance contains a small quantity of isobutane (R600a). Care must be taken not to damage the cooling circuit during transport, installation, and cleaning.
Altitude: Can be used up to a maximum altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level.
Dimensions (mm):
- Width: 601 mm
- Depth: 768 mm (with door closed), 926 mm (with fridge door open at 110°), 764 mm (with freezer door open at 90°)
- Height: 1720 mm (adjustable between 1715-1730 mm)
- Minimum distance from other refrigerators/freezers: 2 cm.
- Minimum clearance from rear wall: 25-40 mm (for spacers).
- Minimum clearance under wall units: 5 cm.
Electrical Connection: Must be connected to ground in compliance with electrical safety standards. The power supply cable should not be caught or damaged during positioning. If damaged, it must be replaced by technical support.
Spare Parts Availability: Original spare parts remain available for 10 years after the last production of the model. These include electronic boards, thermostats, temperature sensors, hinges, lamps, and door handles, available only to authorized repair technicians.

Usage Features

First Use: After installation or repositioning, wait at least two hours before activating. Ensure it's connected to an electrical outlet.
Temperature Setting: Adjust using the thermostat knob from position (minimum) to 5 (maximum). Increasing the setting decreases the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.
Door Open Alarm: A sound and visual signal (flashing interior lights) will activate if the door is left open for an extended period, prompting the user to close it.
Food Arrangement:
- Food should be wrapped and covered hermetically to preserve flavor, moisture, and freshness, prevent contamination, and control humidity.
- Hot foods and drinks must cool to room temperature before being placed in the appliance.
- Perishable foods should be placed on the rear part of the shelves where the temperature is lower.
- Raw meat and fish should be stored in suitable containers to prevent contact with other food or dripping.
Freezer Use:
- Pack fruit and vegetables in portions of no more than 1 kg; meat and fish in portions of up to 2 kg for quick freezing.
- Package foods in hermetically sealed packages, expelling as much air as possible.
- Use suitable freezer bags/containers, not paper or shopping bags.
- Avoid frozen food coming into contact with fresh food to be frozen.
Storage Advice:
- Always check food packaging expiry dates.
- Store foodstuffs in closed or pre-packaged containers to prevent moisture and odor transfer.
- Remove perishable products if going away for a long period.
- Refrigerator compartment door: Eggs, butter, cheese in upper/central parts; drinks, bottles, cans in lower part.
- Refrigerator compartment: Conserves, wine, biscuits in upper part; dairy products, ready meals, pastries, fruit juices, beer in central part; meats, cold cuts in lower part; fresh and tropical fruit, vegetables, carrots, potatoes, onions in fruit/vegetable drawer.
- Freezer compartment: Mark food type, quantity, and freezing date. Use small, cold containers.
- Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilize stored cold.
Turning Off: For long periods of disuse, unplug, empty compartments, defrost freezer, dry residual moisture, and leave the door ajar to prevent odors.

Maintenance Features

Cleaning the Appliance:
- Outside: Clean with water or alcohol-based liquid detergents (e.g., window cleaner). Avoid aggressive detergents and rough sponges. Use a soft brush to remove dust from the condenser at the rear. Clean the tank above the compressor.
- Inside: Clean with diluted liquid detergent and warm water, with a little vinegar.
- Removable parts: Door balconies and shelves can be removed by tapping them upwards.
- Ice removal: Remove ice thicker than 3-5 mm. Do not use sharp objects or spray products.
Defrosting:
- Refrigerator compartment: Automatic defrosting. Melted water is channeled to a dedicated pan at the back, where it evaporates using compressor heat.
- Freezer compartment: Occasional frost is normal. Do not use electrical appliances (e.g., hair dryers) or sprays for defrosting, as plastic parts can be damaged.
Ventilation: The forced recirculation air system cools food rapidly and maintains homogeneous refrigeration. Clean the condenser periodically to maintain efficiency.
Door Seals: Ensure they close hermetically, especially at the corners, to prevent air leakage and maintain temperature. Clean or replace if damaged or dirty.
Interior Lighting: If damaged, must be repaired by Technical Service only.
Troubleshooting (What to do if...):
- Appliance not working: Check if plugged in and main switch is on.
- Compressor runs too often/continuously: Room temperature too high, door opened too often/long, door not sealing properly, freezer overloaded with fresh food, insufficient air circulation around sensor, condenser dirty.
- Excessive ice/condensation in refrigerator: Door opened too often/long, hot foods placed inside, foodstuffs touching rear wall, damaged/dirty door seal.
- Refrigerator not cold enough: Thermostat set too high, door opened too often/long, door not sealing properly, room temperature too high.
- Refrigerator too cold/food freezing: Thermostat set too low, foodstuffs not in suitable containers/bags, wet fruit/vegetables, foodstuffs against rear wall.
- Freezer not cold enough: Thermostat set too high, door opened too often/long, door not sealing properly, hot foods placed inside, food to be frozen contains large sugar quantities.
- Excessive ice in freezer: Thermostat set too low, room temperature too high.
- Doors hard to open after closing: Due to vacuum created by cooling warm air.
- Doors misaligned: Check if appliance is level; adjust feet.
Installation:
- Position on a firm, level surface.
- Use two small wheels at the back for easier movement.
- Adjust front feet for leveling.
- Lean slightly towards the rear to facilitate proper door closure.
- Install at least 3 cm from electrical/gas cookers and 30 cm from combustion heaters/radiators.
- If near heat sources, use suitable insulation.
- Leave at least 5 cm clearance under wall units.
- Ensure sufficient space for door opening and drawer/shelf removal.
- Use provided plastic spacers at the rear to ensure proper condenser cooling and distance from the wall.
- Do not press, tear, or detach the door seal during installation.