Smeg FAB28UOR Owners Manual - Page 17

Instructions for the User

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical

shock.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

PROBABLE SOLUTION

Noisy operation

-

see “4.8 Operating noise” section

The compressor starts up too often or

operates continuously:

-

compressor

and

condenser

cooling inadequate:

-

rise in outside temperature;

-

doors opened often or for long

periods;

-

too much fresh food placed in the

appliance

-

check

that

the

rear

of

the

appliance is properly ventilated as

explained in point “3.2 Location

requirements”

and

that

the

condenser is not over-dirty;

-

freeze less food at a time;

The compressor does not start up:

-

temperature regulator on 0 (stop).

-

power supply lead not connected

to the electrical mains;

-

mains

socket

not

supplying

electrical power.

-

connect the lead to the power

supply;

-

contact the electricity supplier

Refrigerator

section

not

cooled

sufficiently

-

inside

temperature

setting

thermostat

set

too

low

(1-2)

(provides a higher temperature

inside the appliance);

-

door opened often or for long

periods;

-

door not closing properly

-

rise in outside temperature.

-

Turn

the

regulator

to

an

intermediate setting (4-5).

-

open the door less often and for

as short a time as possible;

-

check that the foods are arranged

on the shelves correctly and are

not preventing the door from

closing properly, and that the

refrigerator is well levelled on the

floor;

-

check that the gasket is sealing

properly and is not damaged.

Water

in

bottom

of

refrigerator

compartment:

-

"Condensation

drain"

opening

blocked or frozen

-

Clear the drain opening

Door hard to open just after closing:

-

if you attempt to open the door

again

just

after

closing

it

(especially

the

freezer

door),

considerable strength is required.

This is because of the vacuum

caused by cooling of the warm air

that has entered the appliance.

Section	Page
Important safety instructions	2
WARNING -	2
FOR YOUR SAFETY	2
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR	3
DANGER -	3
CHILD SAFETY	3
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION	3
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS	4
3.1 Unpack the Refrigerator	4
3.1.1 Remove the Packaging	4
3.1.2 Clean Before Using	4
3.2 Location requirements	5
3.3 Positioning and levelling the appliance	6
3.4 Electrical requirements	7
3.4.1 Recommended Grounding Method	7
4. product description	8
4.1 Intended use of the refrigerator	8
4.2 Shelves	8
4.3 Bottle shelf	8
4.4 Refrigerator compartment defrosting water drain	9
4.5 Fruit and vegetable box	9
4.6 Door shelves and containers	9
4.7 Inside lighting	9
4.8 Operating noise	9
5. refrigerator use	10
5.1 Using the controls	10
5.2 Storing fresh food	10
5.3 Freezing food	11
5.4 Freezing compartment use	12
5.4.1 Refrigerator without intensive cooling switch	12
5.4.2 Refrigerator with intensive cooling switch	12
5.4.3 Rapid freezing	12
5.5 Thawing frozen foods	12
5.6 Making ice-cubes	13
6. refrigerator CARE	14
6.1 Defrosting the refrigerator	14
6.2 Defrosting the freezer	14
6.3 Cleaning the refrigerator	14
1 Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power;	15
2 Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not apply excessive strenght when removing internal removable parts. Never wash removable plastic pa...	15
3 Wash stainless steel and painted metal exateriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.	15
6.4 Changing the inside light bulb	15
6.5 Power interruptions	15
6.6 Vacation and moving care	16
6.6.1 Vacations	16
1 Remove all food from the refrigerator.	16
2 Turn the control knob to 0 (STOP).	16
3 Clean the refrigerator, wipe it and dry it well.	16
4 Tape rubber or wood blocks to the top of the door to prop it open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.	16
6.6.2 Moving	16
1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.	16
2 Empty the ice bin,	16
3 Turn the control knob to 0 (STOP),	16
4 Unplug the refrigerator,	16
5 Empty water from the defrost pan,	16
6 Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly.	16
7 Take out all removable parts, wrap them well and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.	16

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