Smeg F32BCG, Manual

Page 1: ...ooling temperature 42 9 FREEZING FOODS 44 9 1 Keeping deep frozen foods 44 9 2 Defrosting deep frozen foods 45 9 3 Making ice cubes 45 10 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 46 10 1 Defrosting the fridge cell 46 10 2 Defrosting the freezer 46 10 3 Cleaning the fridge freezer 47 10 4 Switching off the fridge freezer 47 10 5 Practical energy saving advice 48 10 6 Practical advice and observations 48 10 7 Noise...

Page 2: ...ction of electrical appliances no longer in use Proper disposal will enable valuable materials to be recovered Refrigeration appliances contain gases that can be harmful to the environment so you need to ensure that the tubes in the coolant loop are not damaged before the competent organisation takes the appliance away Before disposing of your fridge it is important to remove doors and leave shelv...

Page 3: ...ning Never use electrical equipment or steam cleaners for defrosting Do not remove frost or ice using sharp objects as these may cause irreparable damage to the walls of the fridge freezer If the appliance has been disconnected to be cleaned or moved etc it can switched on again after 15 minutes Do not attempt to move the fridge freezer by pulling on the door or the handle Keep alcoholic liquids w...

Page 4: ...ingest the non toxic liquid in the coolant accumulators if there are any If there is a power cut open the door s as little as possible Frozen food which has been partially or completely defrosted must not be refrozen Attention the fridge freezer contains a small quantity of isobutane R600a a CFC free gas refrigerant During the fridge transport installation cleaning and repair phases pay attention ...

Page 5: ... get damaged This is a combined appliance with two compartments fridge freezer The fridge compartment is intended for storing fresh foods the freezer compartment is intended for freezing and long term storage of foods Attention THE MANUFACTURER GUARANTEES RELIABLE OPERATION OF THE FRIDGE FREEZER WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN 16 AND 32 DEGREES CELSIUS AND THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF THE AIR ...

Page 6: ...on heaters or radiators If this requirement is not observed the appliance will consume more electricity and its compressor may overheat If the appliance in positioned in a corner a space of at least 1 cm must be left between the body of the appliance and the wall so that the door of the freezer compartment 1 can be opened enough to allow the freezer drawer 2 to be pulled out see Fig 1 The applianc...

Page 7: ... holder shelves they are only necessary for the transport of the appliance NOTE When the fridge compartment door is opened a small red coloured packing component will fall out THIS IS ONLY NECESSARY FOR TRANSPORT Dispose of the packaging materials appropriately To ensure that the condenser cools properly the top part of the fridge freezer must not be located too close to the wall To avoid this the...

Page 8: ...e rear part facilitates correct closing of the doors Fig 3 Fig 4 If the feet are not high enough to stabilise the fridge freezer e g if the floor is very uneven or to tilt it backwards a shim made of a rigid material plastic or wood will need to be inserted underneath the feet in order to further raise the front of the appliance A proper installation will allow the doors to close properly A check ...

Page 9: ... are indicated on the identification plate inside the fridge freezer The appliance must be connected to the power grid and earthed in accordance with the applicable standards and requirements The appliance can withstand brief voltage changes of no less than 15 and no more than 10 of the nominal voltage stated on the identification plate If the supply cable needs to be changed this procedure must o...

Page 10: ... compartment s 14 Ice cube container 15 Defrosting drain 16 Bottom cover 17 Rear spacers 18 Sliding wheels 19 Adjustablefoot 20 Condenser 21 Compressor 22 Electricalpowercable 23 Liquid collection tray Fig 7 24 Rubber closing seal A Fridge compartment cell for storing fresh foods B Freezer compartment cell for storing frozen foods and for freezing fresh foods 5 2 Controls 25 Operation indicator gr...

Page 11: ...emperature to rise from storage temperature to 9 C after power is cut off h 20 Calculated power supply W 140 Voltage V Hz 220 230V 50 Hz 5 4 Drawers shelves All fridge freezers have several drawers 1 and shelves 2 The shelves can be positioned at different heights as per your needs by inserting them in the appropriate guides All the shelves and or drawers have a protective mechanism to prevent the...

Page 12: ...e there is a special glass shelf to cover fresh foods that require constant humidity conditions for proper storage 5 8 Door ledges and containers On the inside of the fridge door there are ledges and trays for storing eggs butter dairy products tubes conserves and other small packages The lower part of the door has a container for standing bottles upright All the door ledges and trays can be remov...

Page 13: ...Instructions for the user 40 5 10 Drawer for ice and eutectic salts This drawer is for the ice cube tray and for holding eutectic salts if present Fig 12 ...

Page 14: ...s to cool at room temperature before putting them in the compartment Do not keep explosive substances in the appliance and only keep drinks with a high alcohol content in it if they are properly closed and kept vertical You must always strictly observe the expiry date for food indicated by the manufacturer on the product packaging Arrange the foods in the various compartments taking care to pack a...

Page 15: ... 8 2 Adjustment and selection of the cooling temperature The selector located in the upper part of the fridge and visible when the door is open is used to adjust the cooling temperature inside the fridge compartment Attention Position corresponds to turning off the fridge freezer the appliance is still supplied with electricity but the green light will be off The operational settings range from to...

Page 16: ... recommend you to take the following measures position the appliance far away from heat sources do not put foods that are warmer than room temperature in the appliance do not leave the doors open do not leave the doors open a longer time than is necessary to place or remove foods IF THE ENVIRONMENT IS COLD THE APPLIANCE WILL CHILL LESS THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE APPLIANCE COULD THEREFORE INCR...

Page 17: ...nsume defrosted or partially defrosted foods immediately Do not refreeze them unless the defrosted food is for use in preparing a ready meal Once cooked the defrosted food can be refrozen Do not refreeze partially defrosted foods these must be consumed within 24 hours Keep temperature variations to a minimum You must always strictly observe the expiry date for food indicated by the manufacturer on...

Page 18: ... smell and appearance of defrosted foods appears to be unchanged they can be cooked and potentially refrozen after they have cooled To defrost frozen foods correctly depending on the type of food and the intended use they can be defrosted at room temperature in the fridge in an electric oven static or fan assisted oven function or in a microwave oven using the appropriate function 9 3 Making ice c...

Page 19: ... Remove the plug from the electricity supply or turn of the mains switch Open the door of the freezer and remove all frozen foods from the drawers and protect them from thawing during cleaning frozen foods will not heat up too much during defrosting of the freezer if they are covered with a thick cloth and stored in a cool place Leave the freezer door open to allow the frost to melt Pull out the d...

Page 20: ...liquid Please note that our Technical Support Centres can provide Smeg products specifically intended for cleaning these appliances Do not use knives or objects that could damage the freezer circuit Remove the shelves drawers and door accessories taking care not to force them when taking them out Carefully follow the instructions in the section Door ledges and containers Do not wash removable plas...

Page 21: ...iod 10 7 Noises during operation The fridge freezer cools by means of a compression system To maintain the selected temperature inside the units the compressor starts to function and depending on the cooling level requested it may function continuously if need be When the compressor starts to function it creates a buzzing bubbling or humming noise which generally diminishes in intensity after a fe...

Page 22: ...r turn of the main switch Fig 18 To replace the inside light bulb 1 carry out the following steps in the order provided below Press the sides of the lightning device cover 2 in order to release the fastenings of the cover A and pull it downwards 3 Remove the cover 4 Replace the bulb with another 15 W bulb of the same type with the bulb holder E14 Once you have replaced the light bulb put the closi...

Page 23: ...ositioned on off socket not providing any electricity connect the supply cable set the main switch to ON contact your electricity supply company Insufficient cooling internal temperature control set too low corresponds to a higher temperature inside the freezer frequent or prolonged door opening the door does not close properly the door does not close hermetically increase in surrounding temperatu...

Page 24: ...level on the floor some foods may not freeze completely unless they are at very low temperatures ice cream juice concentrates Excessive ice formation Temperature control set too high leading to a lower temperature in the freezer frequent or prolonged door opening Set the control to a lower setting so that the temperature inside the freezer increases slightly check that the seals are functioning pr...

Page 25: ...ck wall of the compartment Do not let foods or dishes touch the back wall There is water under the appliance The defrosting water collection tray has slid away from the compressor Place the tray on the top part of the compressor When the door of the appliance is opened the airtight rubber seal comes out The seal is dirty from stick food residues fats syrups Clean the airtight seal and its groove w...