Smeg FA550XBI User Manual

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
• Your new appliance is designed 
exclusively for domestic use
To get the most out of your new 
appliance, read the user handbook 
thoroughly. The handbook contains a 
description of the appliance and useful 
tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for future 
consultation.
1. After unpacking, make sure that the 
appliance is undamaged and that the door 
closes properly. Any damage must be 
reported to your dealer within 24 hours 
after delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching 
the appliance on in order to ensure the 
refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
3. Installation of the appliance and electrical 
connections must be carried out by a 
qualified electrician, in accordance with the 
manufacturer's instructions and local 
safety regulations
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before 
using it.
1. Packing 
The packaging material is entirely 
recyclable, and marked with the recycling 
symbol. Follow local regulations for 
scrapping. Keep the packaging materials 
(plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of 
reach of children, as they are potentially 
dangerous.
2. Scrapping
The appliance is manufactured using 
recyclable material. 
This appliance is marked according to the 
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste 
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potential 
negative consequences for the environment 
and human health, which could otherwise 
be caused by inappropriate waste handling 
of this product. 
The symbol 
 on the product, or on the 
documents accompanying the product, 
indicates that this appliance may not be 
treated as household waste. Instead it shall 
be handed over to the applicable collection 
point for the recycling of electrical and 
electronic equipment. 
Before scrapping, make the appliance 
unusable by cutting off the power cable and 
removing the doors and shelves so that 
children cannot easily climb inside the 
appliance. 
Disposal must be carried out in accordance 
with local environmental regulations for 
waste disposal. Deliver the appliance 
immediately to an authorized dump; do not 
leave it unattended even for a few days, 
since it is potentially dangerous for children. 
For more detailed information about 
treatment, recovery and recycling of this 
product, please contact your local city office, 
your household waste disposal service or 
the shop where you purchased the product.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs 
(replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced 
with R600a). 
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a naturally occurring, low 
environmental impact gas. Caution is 
required, however, because isobutane is 
flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure 
that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.
Declaration of conformity
• 
This appliance is designed to store food 
and is manufactured in conformity with 
EEC directives No. 90/128/EEC,
02/72/EEC and European regulation 
EC 1935/2004.
• This appliance is designed, 
manufactured, and retailed in compliance 
with:
- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage 
Directive 73/23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of the “EMC” 
Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Directive 
93/68/EEC;
• The electrical safety of the appliance can 
only be guaranteed if the product is 
connected to an approved earth 
connection.
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