Smeg FAB28MCUS User Manual
Smeg Refrigerators

Table of Contents
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4
2. PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR ................................................................ 5
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................... 6
3.1 Unpack the Refrigerator .................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Location requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Positioning and levelling the appliance ........................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Electrical requirements .................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Intended use of the refrigerator ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Shelves ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Bottle shelf .................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Refrigerator compartment defrosting water drain .......................................................................................... 11
4.5 Fruit and vegetable box ................................................................................................................................. 11
4.6 Door shelves and containers ......................................................................................................................... 11
4.7 Inside lighting ................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.8 Operating noise ............................................................................................................................................. 11
5.1 Using the controls ......................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Storing fresh food .......................................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Freezing food ................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.4 Freezing compartment use ........................................................................................................................... 14
5.5 Thawing frozen foods .................................................................................................................................... 14
5.6 Making ice-cubes .......................................................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Defrosting the refrigerator ............................................................................................................................. 16
6.2 Defrosting the freezer .................................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Cleaning the refrigerator ............................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 Changing the inside light bulb ....................................................................................................................... 17
6.5 Power interruptions ....................................................................................................................................... 17
6.6 Vacation and moving care ............................................................................................................................. 18
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 19
8. WARRANTY AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 22
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified engineer who is able to
install, commission and test the appliance
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these provide recommendations for use, a description of the controls
and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintaining the appliance
CONSUMER SUPPORT: this provides useful details about warranty conditions and service information
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Document Outline
- Important safety instructions
- WARNING -
- FOR YOUR SAFETY
- DANGER -
- CHILD SAFETY
- ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
- 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 4. product description
- 5. refrigerator use
- 6. refrigerator CARE
- 6.1 Defrosting the refrigerator
- 6.2 Defrosting the freezer
- 6.3 Cleaning the refrigerator
- 1 Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power;
- 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...
- 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.
- 6.4 Changing the inside light bulb
- 6.5 Power interruptions
- 6.6 Vacation and moving care
- 6.6.1 Vacations
- 6.6.2 Moving
- 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.
- 2 Empty the ice bin,
- 3 Turn the control knob to 0 (STOP),
- 4 Unplug the refrigerator,
- 5 Empty water from the defrost pan,
- 6 Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly.
- 7 Take out all removable parts, wrap them well and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
- 7. TROUBLESHOOTING