Smeg FAB50RPG5, Manual

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Storage life table

Using the freezer compartment

To keep and freeze foods properly:
• pack fruit and vegetables in portions of no 

more than 1 kg; meat and fish in portions of 
up to 2 kg.

• small packages freeze quickly which means 

that the foods' nutritional properties are 
preserved better, including after defrosting/
preparation.

• package foods in hermetically sealed 

packages, expelling air as much as 
possible.

• Do not use paper bags or shopping bags, 

use the suitable freezer bags/containers.

Frozen foods storage life table

Defrosted foods

Food must be consumed as soon as possible 
once defrosted. Freezing foods preserves them, 
but it does not destroy any micro-organisms, 
which are activated after thawing, damaging 
the foods.
Partial defrosting lowers the nutritional value of 
the foodstuffs, particularly of fruit, vegetables 

and ready meals.

Noises during operation

The refrigerator and freezer compartments are 
cooled by means of a compression system. In 
order to maintain the preset temperature inside 
the refrigerator and freezer compartments, the 
compressor comes into operation in response to 
the level of cooling required, and may operate 
continuously if necessary. When the compressor 
starts up a humming sound will be heard, 
tending to drop in volume after a few minutes.
Another normal operating noise of the 
appliance is a gurgling due to the coolant 
flowing through the pipes in the circuit. This noise 
is normal and does not indicate an appliance 
malfunction. If it becomes too loud, this may 
mean that there are other causes. 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.

Heated front surface

There is a front surface heating system inside the 
cabinet to limit the formation of condensation 
around the door seal.

Turning the appliance off

Whenever the appliance is to remain unused for 
long periods, it should be switched off.
1. Unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
2. Empty the compartments.
3. Once the freezer has fully defrosted, dry 

any residual accumulated moisture with a 
tea towel.

Foodstuff

Time

Eggs, smoked meats, mari-
nated foods, cheese

max 10 days

Root vegetables

max 8 days

Butter

max 7 days

Pastries, fruit, ready meals, 
fresh meat

max 2 days

Fish, minced meat, seafood

max 1 day

Always allow hot foods and drinks to 
cool to room temperature before putting 
them in the appliance.

Foodstuff

Time

Fruit, beef

max 10-12 months

vegetables, veal, poultry

max 8-10 months

Game

max 6-8 months

Pork

max 4-6 months

Mince

max 4 months

Bread, desserts, cooked foods, 

oily fish

max 3 months

Offal

max 2 months

Sausages, lean fish

max 1 month

Leave the door ajar to ensure that 
moisture and stagnant air do not cause 
unpleasant odours.