Smeg Product Manual
Smeg Product Manual
Smeg Product Manual
FAB32/7
retro
refrigerator
Table of Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these provide recommendations for use, a description of the controls
and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintaining the appliance
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified engineer who is to install,
commission and test the appliance
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Safety Precautions
Our refrigerators are only packaged using non-pollutant, environment-friendly, recyclable materials. We urge you to
cooperate by disposing of the packaging properly. Contact your local dealer or the competent local organisations for
the addresses of collection, recycling and disposal facilities.
Never leave all or part of the packaging lying around. Packaging parts, and especially plastic bags, may represent a
suffocation hazard for children.
Before scrapping your refrigerator it is important to remove doors and leave shelves in position as for use, to ensure
that children cannot accidentally become trapped inside during play. Also, cut the power supply lead and remove it
and the plug.
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Safety Precautions
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Keep the instruction handbook in a safe place; it contains important information which must be applied
when installing, using and servicing the refrigerator. The handbook must be kept so that it can be passed
on to any subsequent owners of the appliance.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in case of failure to comply with the following precautions:
- Never put a damaged appliance into operation: if in doubt, contact your dealer.
- The appliance must be installed and connected to the electrical mains in full compliance with the
instructions provided in the handbook. The electrical connection conditions must be as specified on
the nameplate , which is in the bottom left-hand corner of the body of the refrigerator. The
appliance's electrical safety is only guaranteed if the household electrical system is earthed in
accordance with the relevant regulations.
- Make sure that all repairs and servicing are only carried out by authorised engineers from the
Smeg after-sales service. Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains in case of
breakdown and maintenance, when changing light-bulbs or during cleaning. Never defrost using
electrical devices or steam cleaners. Never remove frost or ice with sharp items, as this may cause
irreparable damage to the walls of the refrigerator.
- Never attempt to move the refrigerator by pulling on the door or the handle.
- High-alcohol drinks must only be stored sealed and vertical. Never store liquids in cans or glass
containers in the freezer compartment, especially if they contain added carbon dioxide. Never store
products containing gases, flammable propellants or explosive substances in the freezer: explosion
hazard!
- The use of electrical appliances (such as ice-cream makers or whisks) insidethe appliance is
forbidden.
- To ensure the refrigerator operates correctly, never obstruct or cover the air ducts in any way.
- Never touch frozen products taken straight from the freezer or put them in your mouth. Burn hazard
due to the very low temperatures.
- Never eat or drink foods which look or smell strange.
- This appliance is not suitable for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capacity, or by those without experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised or
instructed on the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
In case of electricity blackout, open the door(s) as little as possible. Once partly or completely thawed,
frozen foods must not be re-frozen.
Warning:
this refrigerator contains isobutane (R600a); this refrigerant gas is CFC-free but combustible.
When transporting, installing, cleaning and repairing the refrigerator, take care not to damage
any parts of the refrigeration circuit to prevent the risk of gas leaks. In case of damage, do not
use naked lights and ventilate the room containing the appliance appropriately.
2. INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
The appliance is specifically constructed for domestic use and is therefore suitable for the refrigeration
and storage of fresh and frozen foods and the production of ice-cubes. The appliance has not been
designed or manufactured for professional use. Smeg declines all responsibility for damage deriving
from improper use of the appliance. The refrigerator has undergone the necessary tests on the tightness
of the refrigeration circuit and complies with the safety regulations for electrical appliances.
Warning:
the manufacturer declines all responsibility for injury or damage caused by failure to comply with
the above regulations or deriving from tampering with even just one part of the appliance and the
use of non-original spare parts.
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Instructions for the Installer
1) 2)
3.3 Electrical connection
Before switching the refrigerator on for the first time, leave it vertical for at least two hours. Then connect
the appliance's power supply lead to a mains socket with earth contact, installed in accordance with
electrical safety regulations. The rated voltage and frequency are stated on the nameplate inside the
refrigerator compartment. The appliance must be connected to the electrical mains and earthed in
compliance with the relevant regulations and requirements. The appliance is able to withstand short
fluctuations in voltage of no more than 15% less or 10% more than the rated voltage stated on the
nameplate. If the power supply lead has to be replaced, this operation must only be carried out by an
authorised Smeg technical service engineer.
The socket must be accessible after the appliance has been placed.
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Instructions for the User
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 FAB 28
Refrigerator (A): compartment for storing fresh foods
To open the door, pull the handle towards you. (see diagram
below)
To close, push the door towards its hook and check that it snaps
shut.
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4.3 FAB 32
Refrigerator (A): compartment for storing fresh foods
4.4 Shelves
each refrigerator comes complete with several shelves which can be set at different heights by placing
them on the runners provided. Each shelf has a safety fitting to prevent it from being pulled completely
out or accidentally removed. To remove it from the appliance, lift it at the back and extract it. Then
change the position of the shelf or shelves as you require. For easy removal of all internal accessories,
the door has to be opened completely.
4.5 Bottle shelf
Like ordinary shelves, the bottle shelf can also be set at different heights.
It can be fitted into the refrigerator compartment in two different positions:
horizontally or with the front part raised so that the bottles can be placed on
a slant. To remove the bottle shelf, lift it at the back and pull it outward.
Warning: if you wish to place bottles of above-average length on the
bottle shelf, it must be set at a height which will not prevent the door
from being closed properly.
4.6 Refrigerator compartment defrosting water drain
The rear of the refrigerator compartment, underneath the refrigerating plate, has a channel and a hole
for collecting the defrosting water. To ensure the refrigerator can function properly, take care never to
block this hole. It is best to check and clean it fairly regularly using a piece of stiff wire.
4.7 Fruit and vegetable box
this container (there are 2 in the model FAB 32) is at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment, which is
fitted with a glass shelf to cover fresh foods that require constant humidity for optimum storage.
4.8 Door shelves and containers
The inside of the door is fitted with special shelves and boxes to take eggs, butter, dairy products, tubes,
preserves and other small packages. The bottom of the door has a shelf to take vertical bottles. To stop
bottles from falling when the door is opened and closed, they must be secured with the special retainer
rod supplied.
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All door shelves and boxes can be removed for cleaning. To remove them from the door, tap them
upward with your fist in the first on one side of the insertion zone and then on the other. Do not place
excessively heavy bottles on the bottle shelf, and place bottles on the shelf gently when loading them
(Fig.1). When removing bottles, do not pull them in a diagonal direction as this may over-strain the
retainer rod (Fig.2).
Fig. 1) Fig. 2)
4.9 Cheese box
A special cheese box with lid is supplied (depending on model). This box can be placed on any shelf as
required.
4.10 Inside lighting
When the refrigerator door is opened, the light comes on; it remains on until the door is completely
closed again. The light comes on even if the refrigerator thermostat is set on "0" (stop), meaning that the
refrigerator is switched off.
4.11 Fan (on some models only)
The fan helps keep the temperature well distributed and reduces condensate on the shelves. It does not
work when the refrigerator door is open. Turning on the fan is recommended when the ambient
temperature and relative humidity are high.
To turn on the fan, press the symbol . To stop it, just set the switch on the symbol 0
Electric energy consumption rises when the fan is operating
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4 5
1 Freezer on/off switch;
2 Red warning light: indicates that the temperature inside the freezer is higher than the temperature
set. Goes out when the set temperature is reached;
3 Rapid freezing switch;
4 Temperature regulator;
5 Freezer compartment temperature external thermometer.
To turn on the freezer press the switch 1. If the green light is on, the freezer is working. Then set the
thermostat using the regulator provided (4). To reduce the temperature in the freezer compartment,
adjust the setting from " min" to "max.". It is best to keep the regulator on a middle setting in normal
operating conditions and only turn it to max for rapid freezing of the foods loaded. Settings close to the
"min." level are recommended if there is only a small amount of food in the freezer compartment.
Important
Changes in weather conditions (temperature and humidity) and the frequency with which the
door is opened affect the refrigerator's operating temperatures.
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8. FREEZING FOODS
For proper storage and freezing, fruit and vegetables should be packed in portions of not more than 1 kg
and meat and fish up to a max. of 2 kg. Small packages of food freeze more quickly, giving better
conservation of their nutrients and flavour, even after thawing and preparation. Use only freezer bags,
aluminium film, food-approved polyethylene film and freezer containers. Do not use paper bags, non
food-approved cellophane bags, shopping bags or used freezer bags. Pack foods in airtight packs and
try to expel all the air. If using bags, close the packs with the elastic bands or plastic-coated wire strips
provided. Always cool hot foods to room temperature before placing them in the freezer and do not allow
frozen foods to touch fresh foods for freezing. Always mark packs with the date of freezing, quantity and
type of food and make sure that foods are fresh and in good condition. The max. amount of fresh foods
which can be frozen in a 24-hour period is marked on the nameplate. Do not exceed the stated amount:
this reduces the freezer's efficiency and its ability to preserve the frozen foods it already contains.
For models equipped with the intensive freezing switch: turn on the switch and turn the thermostat knob
to the position 5-7 twenty-four hours before you freeze a large quantity of fresh foods. After 24 hours
have gone by, put in the fresh foods and after another 24 hours have gone by, turn off the switch and turn
the thermostat knob to the desired position. The switch is on when the marking I, or the coloured
marking is visible. It is off when the marking 0 on the switch is visible, or when the coloured marking is
not visible.
8.1 Storing frozen foods
When purchasing frozen foods, always take care that the pack is not damaged, that the product is not past
its sell-by date and that the thermometer of the freezer in which the products are displayed for sale does not
show a temperature above -18C. Also note the temperature advice, storage period and modes of
consumption stated by the producer. Purchased foods should also be protected using suitable insulated
containers during transportation to eliminate the risk of thawing. An increase in temperature might reduce
their storage life and adversely affect their quality.
Do not purchase frozen foods which are carrying too much frost; they might already have been thawed.
FOOD STORAGE PERIOD (IN MONTHS)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Vegetables + + +
Fruit + + +
Bread - Confectionery +
Milk +
Ready-meals +
Meat: beef + + +
veal + + +
pork + + +
poultry + + +
game + + +
minced meat +
Smoked sausage +
Fish: oily +
lean +
Offal +
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To prevent deterioration of frozen foods, do not exceed the permitted storage date, which
depends on the type of food.
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Instructions for the User
Also make a periodic check on the tray above the compressor, and clean it if
necessary.
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10.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION
Noisy operation - see "operating noise" section
The compressor starts up too often or - compressor and condenser - check that the rear of the
operates continuously: cooling inadequate: appliance is properly ventilated as
explained in point 3.1 Choosing
the site and that the condenser is
not over-dirty;
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TO SPEED UP THE SERVICE, PLEASE BE READY TO INFORM OUR CALL SERVICE OPERATORS OF THE
MODEL OF THE PRODUCT YOU HAVE PURCHASED AND THE SERIAL NUMBER MARKED ON THE
NAMEPLATE INSIDE THE BODY OF THE REFRIGERATOR. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR
ASSISTANCE.
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