Smeg FD43PB, Instruction Booklet

Page: 5 / 16

UK - 4 -
Installing and operating your fridge
• Before making the connection to the power supply, ensure that the voltage on the
nameplate corresponds to the voltage of electrical system at your home.
• Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• You can offer help from the service to install and switching on the appliance.
• Mains cord of your fridge has a grounded plug. This plug should be used with a
grounded receptacle that has a 16 amper fuse minimum. If you don’t have a
receptacle confirming with this, please have it done by a qualified electirician.
• We do not take the responsibility of the damages that occur due
to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge in a place that it would not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, ovens
and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens.
• It should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.
• Fit the plastic wall spacers to the condenser at the back of the
refrigerator in order to prevent cleaning to the wall for good
performance.
• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should
be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer
surface. Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your
fridge in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm is available on
the upper side.
• If you will place your fridge next to your kitchen cabinets, leave a
space of 2 cm between them.
• Install the distance adjustment plastic (the part with black vanes
at the rear) by turning it 90° to prevent the condenser from
touching the wall.
• The adjustable front legs should stabilized in an appropriate height to allow your
fridge operate in a stable and proper way. You can adjust the legs by turning them
clockwise (or in the opposite direction). This should be done before placing food in
the fridge.
• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with warm water added with a tea spoonful of
sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts after
cleaning.
Before using your fridge
• When it is operated for the first time or after transportation, keep
your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it on to
allow efficient operation.
Otherwise, you may damage the
compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time; the smell will fade
away when your fridge starts to cool.