Smeg CVB20LNE User manual
Contents
1. SAFETY NOTICES ................................................................................................................ 23
2. INTENDED USE OF THE FREEZER .................................................................................... 24
3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION ................................................................................... 25
3.1 Choice of location .......................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2 Positioning and leveling the appliance .......................................................................................................... 26
3.3 Electrical connection ..................................................................................................................................... 27
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 28
4.1 CVB 20 .......................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.2 Controls ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3 Drawers / Door compartments ...................................................................................................................... 29
4.4 Shelf for ice and eutectic salts ...................................................................................................................... 29
5. ARRANGING FOODS IN THE FREEZER ............................................................................. 30
6. USING THE FREEZER ......................................................................................................... 31
6.1 Turning on the freezer ................................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Adjustment and selection of the cooling temperature ................................................................................... 31
7. FREEZING FOODS ............................................................................................................... 32
7.1 Keeping deep-frozen foods ........................................................................................................................... 32
7.2 Defrosting deep-frozen foods ........................................................................................................................ 33
7.3 Making ice cubes .......................................................................................................................................... 33
8. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ......................................................................................... 34
8.1 Defrosting the freezer .................................................................................................................................... 34
8.2 Cleaning the freezer ...................................................................................................................................... 35
8.3 Turning off the freezer ................................................................................................................................... 35
8.4 Practical energy saving advice ...................................................................................................................... 35
8.5 Noises during operation ................................................................................................................................ 36
8.6 Identifying and eliminating any operating faults ............................................................................................ 36
9. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION GUIDE ................................................................................... 37
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these instructions contain user recommendations, description of the
commands and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified technician who must
install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out an inspection test.
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Safety instructions
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DISPOSAL NOTICES – LOOKING AFTER THE ENVIRONMENT
Non-polluting materials are used in the packaging of our freezers to ensure that they are environmentally friendly
and recyclable. Please work with us by ensuring that the packaging is disposed of correctly. Ask your supplier or the
relevant organisations in your area for the addresses of collection, recycling and disposal centres.
Please do not dump the packaging or any part of it. It can present a risk of suffocation for children, especially in the
case of plastic bags.
Your old appliance also needs to be disposed of correctly.
Important: Please ensure your old appliance is handed over to the relevant local organisation authorised to collect
waste electrical equipment. Proper disposal will enable valuable materials to be recovered. Refrigation appliances
contain gases that can be harmful to the environment, so you need to ensure that the tubes in the coolant loop are
not damaged before the competent organisation takes the appliance away.
Before throwing away your freezer it is important to remove the door and leave the drawers in their normal use
positions in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing. The power grid connection cable
must also be removed and disposed of separately together with the plug.
THIS APPLIANCE IS IDENTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE).
THIS DIRECTIVE SETS OUT THE RULES FOR COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF WASTE
APPLIANCES APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT THE EUROPEAN UNION.
Safety instructions
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1. SAFETY NOTICES
Keep the instruction booklet in a safe place as it contains important instructions which must be followed
when installing, using and maintaining the freezer. The manual must be kept so that it can be handed
over to any later owners of the appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the following notices are not respected:
- Do not start up an appliance which appears damaged: if in doubt, consult the supplier.
- The appliance must be installed and connected to the power grid fully in accordance with the
instructions in the manual. The electrical connection conditions must match the data provided on the
nameplate located at the top left inside the freezer. The electrical safety of the appliance is only
guaranteed if the electrical equipment is properly earthed.
- Do not use single or multiple adaptors or extension cables.
- Disconnection from the electricity supply must be possible either by pulling out the plug or via a
bipolar circuit breaker located upline of the plug socket.
- Ensure that repairs and maintenance are carried out by authorised technicians from Smeg's
technical support service only. Always disconnect the appliance from the power grid in the event of
a breakdown or maintenance, or during cleaning. Never use electrical equipment or steam cleaners
for defrosting. Do not remove frost or ice using sharp objects as these may cause irreparable
damage to the walls of the freezer.
- Do not attempt to move the freezer by pulling on the door or the handle.
- Keep alcoholic liquids with a high alcohol content hermetically sealed and exclusively vertically. Do
not keep liquids in tins or glass containers in the freezer, especially carbonated drinks. Do not keep
products containing gases, flammable propellents or explosive substances in the freezer: danger of
explosion!
- Electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream machines or blenders) may not be used inside the appliance.
- Do not obstruct or cover the air circulation pipes in any way as these are required for the proper
operation of the freezer.
- Do not touch frozen products removed straight from the freezer or put them in your mouth. There is a
risk of burns due to the ultra-low temperatures.
- Do not consume food with an abnormal appearance or smell.
- This appliance is not intended for the use of people (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacities, or who lack experience and knowledge of such appliances, unless they
are supervised or instructed in the use of the appliance by another person who is responsible for their
safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Install the product and ensure that it is level on a floor that is capable of bearing its weight and in a
suitable environment for its size and use.
- The product must be moved and installed by two or more people.
- Do not damage the freezer coolant loop tubes.
- Do not ingest the (non-toxic) liquid in the coolant accumulators (if there are any).
If there is a power cut, open the door as little as possible. Frozen food which has partially or completely
defrosted must not be refrozen.
Attention:
The freezer contains a small quantity of isobutane (R600a), a CFC-free gas refrigerant. During the
freezer transport, installation, cleaning and repair phases, pay attention to avoiding damage to
any part of the coolant loop in order to prevent a gas leak. In the event of damage, avoid naked
flames and ventilate the area where the appliance is located.
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2. INTENDED USE OF THE FREEZER
The appliance has been specifically produced for domestic use and it is therefore suitable for freezing
and preserving fresh and deep-frozen foods and producing ice cubes. The appliance is not designed
and manufactured for professional use. Smeg cannot be held liable for any damage incurred as a result
of incorrect use of the appliance. The freezer has undergone the necessary leakage tests for the coolant
loop and meets the safety requirements applicable to electrical appliances.
Attention:
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or property damage caused by
failure to observe the above requirements or by tampering with any part of the appliance or using
non-original spare parts.
Instructions for the Installer
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3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
3.1 Choice of location
Always locate the freezer in a dry, sufficiently ventilated area. Ensure that it is not directly exposed to the
sun's rays and do not locate it outside. Depending on the climate class to which it belongs (indicated on
the nameplate inside the freezer), the appliance can be used in various temperature conditions:
Class Room temperature
SN (Subnormal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (Normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (Subtropical) from + 18°C to + 38°C
T (Tropical) from + 18°C to + 43°C
Do not locate the freezer near a heat source. If this is unavoidable, in order to prevent the proper
operation of the product from being compromised, a suitable insulation board must be used. Otherwise,
locate the appliance at least 3 cm away from electrical or gas cookers and at least 30 cm away from
combustion heaters or radiators.
To ensure that the condenser cools
properly, the freezer must not be
located too close to the wall. To
avoid this, the product is equipped
with two plastic spacers (1) which
must be placed on the upper part of
the condenser. If the freezer is
installed under a wall unit, the two
must be at least 5 cm apart.
Take care when installing the
appliance on parquet or linoleum to
avoid scratching or otherwise
damaging the floor. When
positioning the freezer, use pieces
of wood or carpet to slide it to the appropriate point for connection to the power grid, if necessary.
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3.2 Positioning and leveling the appliance
When positioning the product, ensure that it does not damage the supply cable.
Two rollers are provided on the base of the product at the back (fig. 1) to make it more stable and easier
to move, and therefore to make it possible to position it properly. However, you are advised to be very
careful when moving the product so that the sliding motion does not damage the floor (e.g. if the freezer
is placed on a parquet floor).
Place the freezer on a stable, level base. The freezer is equipped with two adjustable feet at the front
(fig. 2) to compensate for any irregularities in the flooring.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
The adjustable feet enable the front
part of the freezer to be raised and
therefore tilted back, to facilitate
proper door closure.
If the feet are not high enough to
stabilise the freezer (e.g. if the floor
is very uneven), or to tilt it
backwards, a shim made of a rigid
material (plastic or wood) will need
to be inserted underneath the feet in
order to further raise the front of the
freezer.
In order for the freezer to be
installed correctly, the door must be
able to close properly. A check must
be made to ensure that the door
seals close hermetically, especially
at the corners. If they do not close
properly, check to make sure that
there are no product processing
residues or packaging residues
between the seal and the freezer
itself. If necessary, adjust the seal
with your fingers as in figures 3 and 4.
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Attention:
Force should not be used in adjusting the seals. Do not tear or detach the seal from the door.
A few days after installation, check that the initial level adjustment is still correct. Make sure that the
freezer is still stable and the door seals still close hermetically when it is in operation and loaded with
food. If necessary, re-adjust the level and the door seals as shown below.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
3.3 Electrical connection
Leave the freezer in a vertical position for at least two hours before turning it on for the first time.
Connect the supply cable of the appliance to an earthed electrical socket, installed in accordance with
electrical safety standards. The nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the nameplate inside
the freezer. The appliance must be connected to the power grid and earthed in accordance with the
applicable standards and requirements. The appliance can withstand brief voltage changes of no less
than 15% and no more than 10% of the nominal voltage stated on the nameplate. If the supply cable
needs to be changed, this procedure must only be carried out by an authorised technician from
Smeg's technical support service.
The plug must be accessible when the appliance is installed.
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4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 CVB 20
1 Freezing area for deep-frozen foods and fresh
foods; compartments with doors.
2 Control unit.
3 Area for keeping fresh foods; pull-out drawers.
4 Defrosted water outlet.
5 Nameplate (located inside the appliance).
6 Eutectic salt container (if provided) and/or ice
cube container.
4.2 Controls
7 Thermostat selector
8 Green light: indicates that the
appliance is connected to the power
grid.
9 Alarm: acoustic alert that sounds if the
temperature goes beyond the
permitted range.
10 Red light: indicates that the rapid
freeze function has been activated.
11 Button to turn on/off the “rapid freeze”
function.
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4.3 Drawers / Door compartments
Every freezer is equipped with multiple drawers
and compartments with doors.
To open the door compartments (2), all you have
to do is raise the door slightly and pull it outwards.
All the drawers have a protective mechanism to
prevent them from being pulled out completely or
by accident. To remove the drawers (1), all you
have to do is slide them out until they stop, lift
them at the back and take them out.
In order to remove all the interior accessories, the
door needs to be fully open.
4.4 Shelf for ice and eutectic salts
This shelf is for the ice cube tray and for holding
eutectic salts (if present).
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5. ARRANGING FOODS IN THE FREEZER
Arrange the foods in the various compartments, taking care to pack and cover them in such a way that
they are hermetically sealed. This precaution ensures that:
- the flavour, moisture and freshness of the foods can be preserved;
- any contamination of foods with odours or tastes from other foods can be avoided.
Only use containers suitable for keeping food. Always allow hot foods and drinks to cool at room
temperature before putting them in the freezer.
Do not keep explosive substances in the appliance and only keep drinks with a high alcohol content in it
if they are properly closed and kept vertical.
Eutectic salts (if present) and the ice cube tray should be placed in the spaces provided (above the top
shelf).
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