Page 2 - Safety Precautions; DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS – OUR ENVIRONMENT POLICY; Important
Safety Precautions 22 DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS – OUR ENVIRONMENT POLICY Our refrigerators are only packaged using non-pollutant, environment-friendly, recyclable materials. We urge you tocooperate by disposing of the packaging properly. Contact your local dealer or the competent local organisations for...
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; by authorised engineers from the
Safety Precautions 23 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2. INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR Keep the instruction handbook in a safe place; it contains important information which must be appliedwhen installing, using and servicing the refrigerator. The handbook must be kept so that it can be passedon to any sub...
Page 4 - Instructions for the Installer; INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION; Choosing the site; Positioning and levelling the appliance; authorised Smeg technical service engineer.
Instructions for the Installer 24 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 3.1 Choosing the site Always place the refrigerator in a dry place with satisfactory ventilation. Never expose it to direct sunlightor install it outdoors. Depending on its climate class (stated on the nameplate inside the refrigerator...
Page 5 - Instructions for the User; PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Instructions for the User 25 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4.1 FAB 28 Refrigerator (A) : compartment for storing fresh foods Freezer compartment (B) : compartment for storing frozen foods and for freezing fresh foods. To open the door, pull the handle towards you. (see diagrambelow) To close, push the door...
Page 6 - Instructions for the user; Refrigerator compartment defrosting water drain
Instructions for the user 26 4.3 FAB 32 Refrigerator (A) : compartment for storing fresh foods Freezer compartment (B) : compar tment for freezing frozen foods The various foods can be placed in the baskets provided.The bottom of the compartment has a channel (D) for collecting and draining the wate...
Page 8 - ARRANGING FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR
Instructions for the user 28 5. ARRANGING FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT 6. SETTING AND SELECTING THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE Arrange the foods on the various shelves, taking care that they have an airtight wrapping or cover. Thisprecaution will: - conserve foods' fragrance, moisture and fr...
Page 9 - SETTING AND SELECTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT; Refrigerator without intensive cooling switch; Refrigerator with rapid freezing function FAB32
Instructions for the User 29 7. SETTING AND SELECTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 7.1 Refrigerator without intensive cooling switch 24 hours before freezing a large amount of fresh foods turn the thermostat to a setting between 5 and 7.After the 24 hours have passed, insert the fre...
Page 11 - Storing frozen foods; FOOD
Instructions for the User 31 8. FREEZING FOODS For proper storage and freezing, fruit and vegetables should be packed in portions of not more than 1 kgand meat and fish up to a max. of 2 kg. Small packages of food freeze more quickly, giving betterconservation of their nutrients and flavour, even af...
Page 12 - Thawing frozen foods
Instructions for the user 32 To prevent deterioration of frozen foods, do not exceed the permitted storage date, whichdepends on the type of food. 8.2 Thawing frozen foods Partially thawed foods should be eaten as soon as possible. Low temperatures preserve foods but theydo not destroy the micro-org...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING; Defrosting the refrigerator compartment; Defrosting the freezer
Instructions for the User 33 9. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 9.1 Defrosting the refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment has automatic defrosting. During normal operation of the refrigerator, frostforms on its back wall when the compressor is working and dissolves when it is not in operatio...
Page 14 - Practical advice for saving energy; adjust the feet provided as appropriate; Identifying and Dealing with Malfunctions
Instructions for the user 34 9.5 Practical advice for saving energy - Install the refrigerator in a cool, well ventilated place, protected against direct sunlight and well away from heat sources. - Do not place hot foods in the refrigerator or freezer sections. Wait for foods and drinks to cool to r...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; PROBLEM
Instructions for the User 35 10.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Noisy operation - see "operating noise" section The compressor starts up too often oroperates continuously: - compressor and condensercooling inadequate: - rise in outside temperature;- doors opene...