Smeg FQ60BDF, Instruction Manual

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Refrigerator / User Manual

Preparation

4.3  Initial use

Before using the product, make sure that all 

preparations have been made in accordance 

with the instructions given in the "Important 

instructions regarding safety and environment" and 

"Installation" chapters.

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Clean the interior of the refrigerator as 

recommended in the “Maintenance and 

cleaning” section. Before you start the 

refrigerator, make sure that the interior is dry.

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Plug the refrigerator in a grounded socket. The 

interior illumination is lit when the door of the 

refrigerator is opened.

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Operate the refrigerator for 6 hours without 

placing any food in it and do not open its door 

unless it is necessary.

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starts up. The liquids and gases sealed 

within the refrigeration system may also 

give rise to noise, even if the compressor is 

not running and this is quite normal.

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Front edges of the refrigerator may 

feel warm. This is normal. These areas 

are designed to be warm to avoid 

condensation.

4.4 Hints and Tips

Hints for energy saving

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configuration with the drawers in the bottom part 
of the appliance and shelves evenly distributed. 
Position of the door bins does not affect energy 
consumption.

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longer than necessary.

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unless it is required by the characteristics of the 
food.

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temperature control is set to low temperature and 
the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may 
run continuously, causing frost or ice formation on 
the evaporator. In this case, set the temperature 
control toward higher temperature to allow 
automatic defrosting and to save energy this way.

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ventilation grilles or holes.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

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  Good temperature setting that ensures 

preservation of fresh food is a temperature less 
than or equal to +4°C.

 Higher temperature setting inside the appliance 

may lead to shorter shelf life of food.

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freshness and aroma.

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for food, to avoid flavours or odours in the 
compartment.

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cooked and raw food, cover the cooked food and 
separate it from the raw one.

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fridge.

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sure it has cooled down at room temperature 
before inserting it.

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should always be placed behind the old one.

Hints for food refrigeration

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place it on the glass shelf above the vegetable 
drawer. Store meat for at most 1 -2 days.