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Table of Contents

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 19

2. INTENDED USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR ........................................................................ 19

3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION  ................................................................................... 20

3.1 Choosing the site  .......................................................................................................................................... 20

3.2 Positioning and levelling the appliance  ......................................................................................................... 20

3.3 Electrical connection  ..................................................................................................................................... 20

4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  ................................................................................................... 21

4.1 Shelves  ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.2 Refrigerator compartment defrosting water drain .......................................................................................... 21

4.3 Fruit and vegetable box ................................................................................................................................. 21

5. ARRANGING FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT  ........................... 22

4.4 Door shelves and containers ......................................................................................................................... 22

4.5 Cheese box  ................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.6 Inside lighting  ................................................................................................................................................ 22

6. SETTING AND SELECTING THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE ....................................... 23

7. FREEZING FOODS ............................................................................................................... 23

7.1 Storing frozen foods  ...................................................................................................................................... 23

7.2 Thawing frozen foods .................................................................................................................................... 24

7.3 Making ice-cubes  .......................................................................................................................................... 24

8. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ......................................................................................... 25

8.1 Defrosting the refrigerator compartment  ....................................................................................................... 25

8.2 Defrosting the freezer .................................................................................................................................... 25

8.3 Cleaning the refrigerator  ............................................................................................................................... 25

8.4 Switching off the refrigerator ......................................................................................................................... 25

8.5 Practical advice for saving energy  ................................................................................................................ 26

8.6 Operating noise ............................................................................................................................................. 26

8.7 Identifying and Dealing with Malfunctions  ..................................................................................................... 26

8.8 Changing the inside light bulb ....................................................................................................................... 26

9. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  .............................................................................................. 27

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER

: these instructions contain user recommendations, description of the

commands and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER

: these are intended for 

the

 qualified technician

 who must

install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out an inspection test.

Further information about the products can be found at www.smeg.com

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Summary of Contents for FAB10LNE

Page 1: ...ods 24 7 3 Making ice cubes 24 8 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 25 8 1 Defrosting the refrigerator compartment 25 8 2 Defrosting the freezer 25 8 3 Cleaning the refrigerator 25 8 4 Switching off the refrige...

Page 2: ...ore scrapping your refrigerator it is important to remove doors and leave shelves in position as for use to ensure that children cannot accidentally become trapped inside during play Also cut the powe...

Page 3: ...or explosive substances in the freezer explosion hazard Do not use electrical equipment such as ice cream makers or blenders inside the appliance To ensure the refrigerator operates correctly never o...

Page 4: ...the appliance on parquet or linoleum If necessary when positioning slide the refrigerator over pieces of wood or a mat to the point decided for connection to the electrical mains 3 2 Positioning and l...

Page 5: ...tally removed To remove it from the appliance lift it at the back and extract it Then change the position of the shelf or shelves as you require For easy removal of all internal accessories the door h...

Page 6: ...comes on it remains on until the door is completely closed again The light comes on even if the refrigerator thermostat is set on 0 meaning that the refrigerator is switched off Arrange the foods on t...

Page 7: ...r conservation of their nutrients and flavour even after thawing and preparation Use only freezer bags aluminium film food approved polyethylene film and freezer containers Do not use paper bags non f...

Page 8: ...ted after thawing which may cause the stored foods to deteriorate If thawed foods smell and look normal they can be cooked and if required re frozen once they have cooled Depending on their type and i...

Page 9: ...water 8 3 Cleaning the refrigerator Before cleaning disconnect the plug from the electrical mains Clean the outside using only water and a gentle liquid detergent or an ordinary detergent for washabl...

Page 10: ...ter a few minutes Another normal refrigerator operating noise is a gurgling due to the coolant flowing through the pipes in the circuit This noise is perfectly normal and does not mean that the applia...

Page 11: ...company Refrigerator section not cooled sufficiently inside temperature setting thermostat set too low 1 2 this corresponds to higher interior temperature door opened often or for long periods door n...

Page 12: ...n check that the door gaskets are providing an airtight seal on the refrigerator door opened often or for long periods too much fresh food fruit and vegetables placed on the shelves foods not properly...

Page 13: ...r drinks inside the refrigerator Too much ice forming in freezer inside temperature setting thermostat set on too low a temperature Turn the regulator to a lower setting 1 2 to increase the temperatur...

Page 14: ...f it is on the bottom lower it open the door less often and for shorter times especially in warm humid weather conditions AFTER SALES SERVICE READING THE NAMEPLATE IF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE PRODUCT YOU...

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