8 Before calling after-sales service 9 Practical energy saving advice We advise you to read this manual carefully, as it contains all the instructions for maintai- ning the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities. For further information on the product: www.smeg.com...
Instructions 1 Instructions • Have qualified personnel carry out installation and assistance 1.1 General safety instructions interventions according to the Risk of personal injury standards in force. • Never touch the heating elemen- • Do not modify this appliance. ts during use. •...
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Instructions • Opening the door for long pe- • Do not use abrasive or corro- riods can cause a significant in- sive detergents (e.g. scouring crease of the temperature in the products, stain removers and compartments of the appliance. metallic sponges) on glass •...
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Instructions • If installed near another refri- • The appliance contains a small gerator or freezer, keep it at a quantity of isobutane (R600a), minimum distance of 2 cm. make sure not to damage the • Do not install/use the applian- cooling circuit during transport, ce outdoors.
Instructions 1.2 Manufacturer liability • The appliance is not designed to operate with external timers The manufacturer declines all or with remote-control systems. liability for damage to persons or property caused by: 1.4 Disposal • use of the appliance other than This appliance must be di- that specified;...
Instructions • If the appliance is replaced, lable for 10 years after the remove the door and leave the model is no longer produced. shelves in their positions, in order • The following spare parts are to prevent children from being only available to authorised trapped inside.
Instructions Contents 1.8 This user manual 1.9 How to read the user manual This user manual is an integral part This user manual uses the following of the appliance and must there- reading conventions: fore be kept in its entirety and in an accessible place for the whole Warning working life of the appliance.
Instructions Description 2 Description of the appliance 2.1 General Description This presentation is only for 7) Fruit and vegetable drawer with information about the parts humidity regulator 8) Icemaker * of the appliance. Parts may 9) Upper drawer cover vary according to the ap- 10) Freezer drawers pliance model.
Contents 3 Using the appliance freezer and refrigerator compartmen- ts, therefore preventing the mixing of 3.1 Information about New odours. Generation Cooling As a result, your fridge, with new-ge- neration cooling technology, provides Technology you with ease of use as well as a huge Fridges with new-ge- volume and aesthetic appearance.
Instructions 3.3 Operating your Fridge 3.3.2 Fridge Temperature Settings Freezer • The initial temperature value for the Once you have plugged in the pro- refrigerator setting indicator is +4 °C. duct, all symbols will be displayed for • Press the refrigerator button once. 2 seconds and the initial values will •...
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Contents During Super Freeze Mode: Recommended Settings for the Fre- ezer and Refrigerator Compartment • The temperature of the Refrigerator Temperature may be adjusted. In this case, Super Freeze mode will continue. Refrige- Freezer • Economy mode cannot be selected. rator Compart- Remarks...
Instructions 3.4 Temperature Adjustment 3.5 Accessories Warnings 3.5.1 Manual ice maker (In some • It is not recommended that you models) operate your appliance in environ- ments colder than 10°C in terms of • Pull the lever towards you and remo- its efficiency.
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Contents 3.5.2 Container with drawers 3.5.3 Super cold drawer (In some models) The freezer drawers allow food to be accessed more easily. Drawers Freezer boxes Super cold drawer Chiller shelf Removing the container with Keeping food in the super cold drawer, drawer: instead of the freezer or refrigerator •...
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Instructions To remove the shelf of the super cold The dial, located behind the shelf, must be opened if any condensation is seen drawer proceed as follows: on the glass shelf. 3.5.5 Natural Ion Tech (In some models) Natural Ion Tech spreads negative ions which neutralize particles of unpleasant smell and dust in the air.
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Contents 3.5.6 Maxi-fresh preserver (If available) Maxi Fresh Preserver te- chnology helps to remove ethylene gas (a bioproduct released naturally from fre- sh foods) and unpleasant odors from the fruit and vegetable drawer. In this way, food stays fresh for a longer time.
Instructions 4 Food storage • Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the suitable fruit and vegetable 4.1 Refrigerator compartment drawer . For normal operating conditions, set • Storing fruit and vegetables separa- the temperature of the refrigerator com- tely helps prevent ethylene-sensitive partment to +4 or +6 °C.
Contents 4.2 Freezer compartment Note: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrige- For normal operating conditions, set rator. the temperature of the freezer compart- The table below is a quick guide ment to -18 or -20 °C. to show you the most efficient way •...
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Instructions Note: If you attempt to open the freezer bable that it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the door immediately after closing it, you contents have deteriorated. will find that it will not open easily. This •...
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Contents The table below is a quick guide Freshwater to show you the most efficient way fish (Sal- mon, Carp, to store the major food groups in Crane, your freezer compartment. After cleaning Catfish) the bowels Lean fish and scales of Maximum (Bass, the fish, wash...
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Instructions Cut the stem, Maximum cut into two Vegetables storage Pepper pieces, remove 8 - 10 Preparation and Fruits time (mon- the core and ths) boil in water Add 10 % of Wash and boil Cooked Spinach 6 - 9 sugar to the 12 ...
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Contents Maxi- Dairy Prepara- mum sto- Storage products tion rage time conditions (months) Packet In its Pure Milk – (Homoge- 2 - 3 in its own nized) Milk packet packet Original packaging may be Cheese - used for excluding short-term 6 - 8 ...
Cleaning and maintenance Instructions 5 Cleaning and Maintenance 5.2 Instructions Improper use 5.1 Defrosting Risk of damage to surfaces Occasional presence of frost • Do not use steam jets to clean the inside the freezer compartment appliance. is normal. • Do not use cleaning products contai- ning chlorine, ammonia or bleach Do not use electrical applian- on parts made of steel or that have...
Cleaning and maintenance Contents 5.3 Cleaning the appliance • Door balconies and shelves can be removed. A special antibacterial protection on • Clean the accessories separately by the appliance's interior walls prevents hand with soap and water. Do not bacterial growth and keeps them cle- wash accessories in a dish washer.
Cleaning and maintenance Instructions 5.4 What to do if... The refrigerator compartment is not sufficiently cold: The appliance does not work: • The thermostat is set at too high a • Make sure that the appliance is temperature. plugged in and that the main switch •...
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Cleaning and maintenance Contents Excessive ice has built up inside the freezer compartment: • The thermostat is set at too low a temperature. • The room temperature is too high. • The door is being opened too often or for too long. •...
Instructions Installation 6 Installation 6.2 Positioning Heavy appliance 6.1 Electrical connection Crushing hazard Power voltage Danger of electrocution • Position the appliance with the aid of a second person. • The appliance must be connected to ground in compliance with electrical Pressure on the open door system safety standards.
Installation Contents 6.3 Installation warnings • Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature Before using your appliance for the (T/SN = 10°C - 43°C) intervals first time, please pay attention to the stated in the standards, according following points: to the climate class displayed on •...
Instructions Installation 6.4 During use: cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm • Do not connect your appliance to away from electrical ovens. the mains electricity supply using an • If your appliance is placed next to a extension lead.
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Installation Contents Old and Out-of-order Fridges Packaging and the Environment • If your old fridge or freezer has Packaging materials protect a lock, break or remove the lock your machine from damage before discarding it, because chil- that may occur during transpor- dren may get trapped inside it and tation.
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Instructions Installation Positioning Lean the appliance slightly towards Position the appliance on a firm, level the rear part to facilitate proper door surface. closure. The appliance has two small wheels on the back to allow it to be moved and positioned more easily.
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Installation Contents In order for the freezer to be installed correctly, the door must be able to close properly. Ensure that the door seals close hermetically, especially at the corners. Pressure on the seal Risk of damages to the ap- pliance •...
Shipment and repositioning 7 Shipment and repositio- ning 7.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning • The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optional). • Fasten your appliance with thick packaging, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for tran- sportation on the packaging.
Before calling after-sales service 8 Before calling after-sales service Errors Your appliance will warn you if the tem- peratures for the appliance and freezer are at improper levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. Warning codes are displayed in the freezer and refrigerator indicators.
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Before calling after-sales service ERROR MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO TYPE 1. Set the refrigerator temperature to a colder value or set Super Cool. This should remove the error code Likely to occur once the required temperature has been reached. after: ...
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Before calling after-sales service Your refrigerator is operating noisily Humidity increases faster if the doors are opened frequently, especially if The following noises can be heard du- the humidity of the room is high. ring normal operation of the appliance. •...
Practical energy saving advice 9 Practical energy saving • If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, advice please consult the nearest Authorised Service Centre. 1. Install the appliance in a cool, • This appliance is designed for dome- well-ventilated room, but not in direct stic use and for the stated purposes sunlight and not near a heat source...