User manual SMEG FAB28R-DG

[. . . ] Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing a Smeg - Dolce&Gabbana special edition refrigerator. By purchasing this product, you have chosen a work of art that combines quality and technology of the Smeg products with Dolce&Gabbana creativity and craftsmanship. The special finish, which is not perfectly smooth and even, is an intrinsic characteristic of the handcrafted decoration and distinguishes the artisan nature of the production process, making your refrigerator unique and exclusive. Contents 1 Instructions 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 1. 7 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 2. 4 General safety instructions Manufacturer liability Appliance purpose Disposal Identification plate This user manual How to read the user manual General Description Parts definition Control panel Available accessories Instructions Preliminary operations First use Using the accessories Using the refrigerator compartment Using the freezer compartment Noises during operation Heated front surface Turning the appliance off Food storage advice Instructions Cleaning the appliance Defrosting Replacing the lamp What to do if. . . Electrical connection Positioning 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 2 Description 31 31 31 32 32 3 Use 3. 1 3. 2 3. 3 3. 4 3. 5 3. 6 3. 7 3. 8 3. 9 3. 10 4. 1 4. 2 4. 3 4. 4 4. 5 5. 1 5. 2 34 34 34 34 34 36 37 38 38 38 39 4 Cleaning and maintenance 40 40 40 41 42 42 5 Installation 44 44 44 We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities. [. . . ] Avoid placing excessively heavy bottles on the shelf and do not let them drop onto the bottom when inserting them. Door balconies and shelves Suitable for storing eggs, butter, dairy products, conserves and other small food packages/containers. The lower part of the door has a shelf for bottles. 35 EN Use Fruit and vegetable drawer Located 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. 3. 5 Using the refrigerator compartment Arranging foods Arrange the foods on the various shelves, taking care that they have an airtight wrapping or cover. This precaution ensures that: • the flavour, moisture and freshness of the foods is preserved; • any contamination of foods with odours or tastes from other foods can be avoided; • the humidity level inside the refrigerator is prevented from becoming too high as a result of the normal transpiration of food (especially fresh fruit and vegetables). In some operating conditions (rise in ambient temperature and humidity, more frequent opening of the door) this might cause condensation to form on the shelves. Always allow hot foods and drinks to cool to room temperature before putting them in the appliance. Another normal operating noise of the appliance is a gurgling due to the coolant flowing through the pipes in the circuit. Checks must then be made to ensure that: • The refrigerator is properly levelled on the floor and does not vibrate when the compressor is in operation: if this is not the case, adjust the appliance's feet until it is level; • The drawers, shelves and trays on the door are correctly positioned in their holders: if they are not, put them in correctly; • Bottles and containers on the various shelves are stable and not touching each other: otherwise, the vibration resulting from compressor operation could generate noise; • Do not place the fridge in such a way that it is in contact with furniture or other household appliances. 3. 8 Heated front surface There is a front surface heating system inside the cabinet to limit the formation of condensation around the door seal. 3. 9 Turning the appliance off Whenever the appliance is to remain unused for long periods, it should be switched off. Once the freezer has fully defrosted, dry any residual accumulated moisture with a tea towel. Leave the door ajar to ensure that moisture and stagnant air do not cause unpleasant odours. 38 Use 3. 10 Food storage advice Practical energy saving advice • Correct use of the appliance, correct packaging of foodstuffs, a constant temperature and food hygiene have significant effects on the quality of storage. • Reduce the number of times that the doors are opened and the length of time they remain open to prevent the compartments from heating up excessively. • Clean the condenser (rear of the refrigerator) periodically to prevent the appliance from losing efficiency. • Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment in order to make use of the cold stored in the frozen foods. General advice • Always check the expiry date on the food packaging. • The foodstuffs must be stored in closed or pre-packaged containers and must not be able to emit or absorb moisture and odours. • Remove perishable products from the appliance if you are going away for a long period. • Keep dairy products, ready meals, pastries, fruit juices, beer etc. • Keep fresh and tropical fruit, vegetables, root vegetables etc. Freezer compartment • The type of food, quantity and date of freezing should be marked on the container/packaging. • The quantity of fresh foods which can be frozen at the same time is listed on the nameplate inside the refrigerator compartment. • Use suitable freezer bags, tinfoil, clingfilm for use with food, and freezer containers. • Do not use paper bags, cellophane for non-food use, shopping bags or preused freezer bags. • Avoid frozen food coming into contact with fresh food to be frozen. [. . . ] The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment is too cold and the foodstuffs are freezing. • Foodstuffs placed against the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. Temperature inside freezer compartment not low enough to freeze foods properly: • The thermostat is set at too high a temperature. Excessive ice has built up inside the freezer compartment: • The thermostat is set at too low a temperature. [. . . ]