Smeg 142468 manual

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    Instructions for use Upright refrigerator - freezer[...]

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    142468 Thank you for your con fi dence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years. Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) is combined from two parts: top part is refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer . Refrigerator is used in hous[...]

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    142468 • Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully . They describe the appliance and provide instructions for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared for dif ferent types and models of the appliance so they may contain descriptions of functions and components your appliance may not have. Instructions also c[...]

  • Page 4

    142468 • Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which can be recycled, recovered or disposed without threat to the environment. • T o prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance. • Never let the children play[...]

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    142468 • Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model. • Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. T o extract the drawer from the appliance, open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fi tted with pull-out slide guides which facilitate opening. Pull-out guide drawers (or shelv[...]

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    142468 • Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model. • Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. T o extract the drawer from the appliance, open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fi tted with pull-out slide guides which facilitate opening. Pull-out guide drawers (or shelv[...]

  • Page 7

    142468 • Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart below . Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the rating plate. Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid injuries or damage to the appliance. • Place the appliance fl atly and fi r[...]

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    142468 Remark: * Applies to OLD TIMER appliances (in the model marking …O…). • Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains power . W all outlet must be fi tted with ground terminal (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance. • Mains power connection and g[...]

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    142468 Required tools; socket spanner nr . 8, screwdriver , torx 25. Caution! After unscrewing of before fi xing hinges, hold the door to prevent it from falling and damaging. 1. Remove upper hinge cover (save it for eventual later use), remove also the cover on the opposite side of the upper hinge cover (on the opposite side you will insert the a[...]

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    142468 9. Proceed with the assembly procedure in opposite sequence. Remark: • At OLD TIMER appliances (in the model marking …O…) alteration of door opening direction is not possible. 10[...]

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    142468 A T emperature selector and ON/OFF button B Green LED: illuminated when the appliance is in operation* C Freezer alarm off button * D Red LED: fl ashing with freezer alarm* E Fast freeze button * F Orange LED: on during fast freezing procedure* * Certain models only . MODEL WITH KNOBS MODEL WITHOUT KNOBS 11 Control unit I. Contr ol panel[...]

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    142468 The appliance is switched on by turning the button A towards Max. Green LED is on. The appliance is switched off when the arrow on the button points to the ON/OFF mark (the appliance, however , is still under mains power). • T emperature of the appliance is set by turning the button A to the position between the Min and Max span. • Recom[...]

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    142468 In models with knobs activate continuous freezing by pressing the knob E , and in models without knobs by the button A (position SF ). In models with knobs orange lamp ( F ) is on. If this option is not switched off manually , it is switched off automatically (after approximately two days). • The function is used with the fi rst start of [...]

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    142468 APPLIANCE WITH THE V AL VE AND TEMPERA TURE DISPLA Y A Refrigerator/freezer selector switch B Green light lit: appliance is in operation. C Freezer sound alarm switch off button. D Red light fl ashing: freezer temperature excessively high E ON/OFF button and temperature setting F Orange light lit: Intensive freezing option is on G Digital t[...]

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    142468 Use the rotating switch A to select the appliance section whose temperature you wish to see on the display , and whose temperature you may set by using the knob E . ON/OFF button Use the knob A to select the freezer , and switch the appliance on with a 3-second long press of the knob E . Both the refrigerator and the freezer are switched on,[...]

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    142468 Intensive freezing Use the rotating switch to select the freezer . By short consecutive pressing of the knob E select the intensive freezing option ( SF ) and wait for 5 seconds for the setting to be saved. Orange light ( F ) is lit. If the setting is not switched off manually , it will be switched off automatically after approximately two d[...]

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    142468 V AL VE AND NO FROST SYSTEM APPLIANCE A Freezer ON/OFF button B Green signal lamp: indicates freezer operation C Refrigerator ON/OFF button D Green signal lamp: indicates refrigerator operation E Intensive freezing ON/OFF button F Orange signal lamp: intensive freezing in operation G Intensive cooling ON/OFF button H Orange signal lamp: inte[...]

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    142468 Before the fi rst use of the appliance fi rst plug the power cable into the wall socket. Display indicates dashes for both the refrigerator and the freezer . • Switch the appliance on/off by pressing the button A for 3 seconds. Both the refrigerator and the freezer are started, green signal lamps B and D are on. In this mode you can swit[...]

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    142468 Alarm Continuous sound - open refrigerator door alarm If the refrigerator door is open for more than one minute, the sound alarm is turned on ( continuous tone ) and red signal lamp J is on. The alarm is automatically switched off when the door is closed, but you can also switch it off by pressing the alarm off button ( I ). Intermittent sou[...]

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    142468 Intensive cooling Intensive cooling of the refrigerator is activated by pressing the button G (orange signal lamp H is on). It is automatically switched off after 6 hours, and the selection is set back to the pervading value. It is intended for fast cooling of large quantity of inserted food. Intensive freezing It is activated by pressing th[...]

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    142468 Refrigerator compartments: - top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, … - middle section: dairy products, cheese, readymade food, desserts, juices, beer , TV - dinners, … - bottom section: meat, meat products, delicatessen, … - crisp pan: resh fruit, vegetables, salads, appliances without ZERO’N’FRESH drawer also: root vegetabl[...]

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    142468 Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and hygienic precautions have substantial impact on the quality of stored food. Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging. Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent absorbing of moisture and building of odors. Neve[...]

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    142468 safeguarded against pulling out. It may be pulled out only if empty , by lifting the front part and pulling it towards you. Place the bottle rack in the appliance in such way to avoid obstruction of door closing by the length of the stacked bottles. Maximum load of the rack is 9 bottles of 0,75 l, or 13 kg of total mass - see label at the ri[...]

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    142468 • Activate intensive freezing 24 hours prior freezing fresh food. In models with knobs continuous freezing is activated by pressing the knob E , and in models without knobs by the button A (position SF ). After this period place fresh food in the freezing compartment . In NO FROST freezer model use central drawer for freezing. Do not let t[...]

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    142468 The amount of the fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer as a single load is declared on the rating plate. If the loaded amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which in turn affects the quality of frozen foods. The storage time and recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods is indicated on the packa[...]

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    142468 Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods perishable. Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially fruits, vegetables and readymade meals. Remove the cap from ice tray[...]

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    142468 The appliance needs no special defrosting procedure, because ice deposited at the inner back wall is defrosted automatically . Ice deposited on the inner back wall during the compressor operation is defrosted when the compressor stops operating, and condensed water drops are drained through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pa[...]

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    142468 Prior to any cleaning. Please disconnect the appliance from the mains (turn the thermostat button to the position and pull the power cord from the mains outlet). Special antibacterial protection in top layer of inner walls prevents growth of bacteria and maintains the interior clean and germ free. Make sure to remove traces of any cleaning a[...]

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    142468 29 Fault: Cause/Remedy The appliance does not operate after connection to the mains: • Check if there is power in the socket and if the appliance is switched on. Cooling system operates continuously without intermittent stoppages: • Ambient temperature too high. • Frequent opening of the door , door open too long. • Door not closed p[...]

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    Fault: Cause/Remedy Dif fi cult door opening: • If you attempt to open the immediately closed door of the freezer you may experience resistance. This happens because certain quantity of cold air escapes from the appliance through the open door and is replaced by warm ambient air . Cooling of such air creates negative pressure (vacuum) and suctio[...]

  • Page 31

    142468 Cooling of refrigerator-freezer appliances is provided by compressor cooling system (for certain appliances also the fan). Operation of this system results in certain noise, the intensity of which depends upon the installation, correct use, and age of the appliance. • After starting the appliance, the operation of the compressor (the refri[...]