Smeg FA490RAN5AU - Manuals

7 EN Instructions 1.2 Manufacturer liability The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to persons or property caused by: • use of the appliance other than that specified; • failure to comply with the in- structions in the user manual; • tampering with any part of the appliance; • use of non...

Instructions 8 • If the appliance is replaced, remove the door and leave the shelves in their positions, in order to prevent children from being trapped inside. Our appliances are packaged in non-polluting and recyclable mate- rials. • Deliver the packing materials to the appropriate recycling centr...

Contents 9 EN 1.8 How to read the user manual This user manual uses the following reading conventions: Warning Serious injury or death risk Risk of electric shock Dangerous voltage risk Fire Warning; risk of fire / flam- mable materials Warning Injury or property damage risk Important Operating the ...

Instructions 10 Description 2 Description of the appliance 2.1 General Description This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the ap- pliance model. A) Refrigerator compartment B) Freezer compartment 1) Display and control panel 2) Cooling...

Contents 11 EN Use 3 Using the appliance 3.1 Information about New Generation Cooling Technology Fridges with new-ge- neration cooling tech- nology have a diffe- rent operating system to static fridges. Other (static) fridges may experience a build up of ice in the freezer compartment due to door op...

Instructions 12 3.3 Operating your Fridge Freezer Once you have plugged in the pro- duct, all symbols will be displayed for 2 seconds and the initial values will be shown as -18 °C on the freezer adjustment indicator, and +4 °C on the refrigerator adjustment indicator. 3.3.1 Freezer temperature sett...

Instructions 14 3.4 Temperature Adjustment Warnings • It is not recommended that you operate your appliance in environ- ments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency. • Do not start another adjustment while you are already making an adjust- ment. • Temperature adjustments should be made accordin...

Contents 15 EN 3.5.2 Container with drawers The freezer drawers allow food to be accessed more easily. Freezer boxes Removing the container with drawer: • Pull the container with drawer out as far as possible • Pull the front of the container with drawer up and out Carry out the opposite of this ope...

Instructions 16 To remove the shelf of the super cold drawer proceed as follows: • Pull the drawer towards you by sliding it on the rails. • Pull the drawer up from the rail and remove it from the refrigerator. 3.5.4 Adjusting humidity in the fruit and vegetable drawer (In some models) Fresh dial If...

Contents 17 EN 3.5.6 Maxi-fresh preserver (If available) Maxi Fresh Preserver te- chnology helps to remove ethylene gas (a bioproduct released naturally from fre- sh foods) and unpleasant odors from the fruit and vegetable drawer. In this way, food stays fresh for a longer time. • Maxi Fresh Preserv...

Instructions 18 4 Food storage 4.1 Refrigerator compartment For normal operating conditions, set the temperature of the refrigerator com- partment to +4 or +6 °C. • To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids in sealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost te...

Contents 19 EN Note: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrige- rator. The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your refrigerator compartment. Food Maximum storage time How and where to store Vege- tables and fruits 1...

Contents 21 EN The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your freezer compartment. Meat and fish Preparation Maximum storage time (months) Steak Wrap in foil 6 - 8 Lamb meat Wrap in foil 6 - 8 Veal roast Wrap in foil 6 - 8 Veal cubes In sma...

Instructions 24 5 Cleaning and Maintenance 5.1 Defrosting Occasional presence of frost inside the freezer compartment is normal. Do not use electrical applian- ces (e.g. hair dryers) or sprays for defrosting, the plastic parts could be damaged. Defrosting the refrigerator/freezer compartments The re...

Contents 25 EN Cleaning and maintenance 5.3 Cleaning the appliance A special antibacterial protection on the appliance's interior walls prevents bacterial growth and keeps them cle- an. They must nevertheless be cleaned regularly in order to keep them in good condition. Do not wash your appliance by...

Contents 27 EN Excessive ice has built up inside the freezer compartment: • The thermostat is set at too low a temperature. • The room temperature is too high. • The door is being opened too often or for too long. • The door is not closing/sealing properly. • The door seal is damaged or dirty. Clean...

Instructions 28 6 Installation 6.1 Electrical connection Power voltage Danger of electrocution • The appliance must be connected to ground in compliance with electrical system safety standards. • Do not pull the cable to remove the plug. General information • Check the mains characteristics against ...

Contents 29 EN Installation • Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature (T/SN = 10°C - 43°C) intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class displayed on the information label. We do not re- commend operating your appliance out of the stated temperature limit...

Contents 31 EN Installation Old and Out-of-order Fridges • If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because chil- dren may get trapped inside it and accidents may occur. • Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Th...

Instructions 32 Positioning Position the appliance on a firm, level surface. The appliance has two small wheels on the back to allow it to be moved and positioned more easily. In any case, we recommend moving the appliance very carefully in order to avoid damaging the floor (especially in the case o...

Contents 33 EN In order for the freezer to be installed correctly, the door must be able to close properly. Ensure that the door seals close hermetically, especially at the corners. Pressure on the seal Risk of damages to the ap- pliance • Do not press, do not tear or detach the seal from the door. ...

34 7 Shipment and repositio- ning 7.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning • The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optional). • Fasten your appliance with thick packaging, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for tran- sportation on the packaging. • Remov...

35 EN 8 Before calling after-sales service Errors Your appliance will warn you if the tem- peratures for the appliance and freezer are at improper levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. Warning codes are displayed in the freezer and refrigerator indicators. Before calling after-sales serv...

36 ERROR TYPE  MEANING  WHY  WHAT TO DO  E10  Refrigera- tor com- partment is not cold enough  Likely to occur after:  1. Set the refrigerator temperature to a colder value or set Super Cool. This should remove the error code once the required temperature has been reached. Keep doors closed to impro...

38 • If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult the nearest Authorised Service Centre. • This appliance is designed for dome- stic use and for the stated purposes only. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. If the consumer uses the appliance...