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User instructions
7.2
Switching off the refrigerator
If the refrigerator is to remain out of use for a long time disconnect it from the mains.
Then empty the compartments and dry any residual moisture which has collected. Leave the door ajar to
ensure that moisture and stagnant air do not cause unpleasant odours.
7.3
Practical energy saving advice
- Install the refrigerator in a cool, well ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight and well away
from heat sources;
- Do not put hot food in the fridge or freezer. Wait for foods and drinks to cool to room temperature
before placing them on the shelves;
- Reduce the number of times that the door(s) is/are opened and the length of time they remain open
to prevent the units from heating up excessively;
- Clean the condenser (rear of the refrigerator) periodically to prevent the appliance from losing
efficiency;
- On models equipped with the rapid freezing function, do not leave this function activated for longer
than absolutely necessary;
- If the refrigerator remains unused for a long period, it is advisable to empty the appliance and
disconnect it from the mains;
- Thaw frozen foods in the body of the refrigerator in order to take advantage of the cold stored in the
frozen foods, which will be transferred to the refrigerator if this procedure is used.
7.4
Noises during operation
The fridge freezer cools by means of a compression system. In order to maintain the preset temperature
inside the refrigerator and freezer sections, the compressor comes into operation in response to the level
of cooling required, and may operate continuously if necessary. When the compressor starts to function,
it creates a buzzing noise which generally diminishes in intensity after 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 normal and does not indicate an appliance malfunction. If it becomes too loud, this may mean
that there are other causes. Checks must then be made to ensure that:
- the refrigerator is properly levelled on the floor and does not vibrate when the compressor is in
operation:
if this is not the case, adjust the feet it's equipped with
;
- The drawers, shelves and trays on the door are correctly positioned in their holders:
if they are not,
put them in correctly
;
-
Bottles and containers on the various shelves are stable and not touching each other:
otherwise, the vibration resulting from the compressor's operation could cause a certain amount of
noise;
- Do not place the
fridge in such a way that it is in contact with furniture or other household
appliances
.
7.5
Identifying and eliminating any operational faults
Your new refrigerator is designed and built to strict quality standards. The aim of this section is to enable
you to identify the origin of any operational fault that may arise, before contacting Smeg's technical
support service.
