Smeg FAB28MCUS - Manual (Page 19)

Instructions for the User
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION
Too much ice forming on back wall of
refrigerator section (layer of frost
more than 3/8” - 1 cm thick):
- Cooling temperature regulator
device set too high (meaning
lower temperature inside the
appliance);
- door opened often or for long
periods;
- Turn the regulator to a lower
setting (1-2) to increase the
temperature inside the appliance
slightly;
- check that the gaskets are
providing an airtight seal;
- open the door less often and for
shorter times;
- rise in atmospheric temperature
and humidity;
- do not place hot food or drinks
inside the refrigerator;
Too much ice forming in freezer - inside temperature setting
thermostat set on too low a
temperature;
- Turn the regulator to a lower
setting (1-2) to increase the
temperature inside the appliance
slightly;
- check that the gaskets are
providing an airtight seal: If they
are cracked, try to soften the
gasket by pulling it with one hand
and sliding your closed fingers
along the inside;
- open the door less often and for
shorter times;
- rise in atmospheric temperature
and humidity;
- do not place hot food or drinks
inside the freezer;
Front of cabinet hot to the touch - the refrigerator is operating
normally. Inside the cabinet there
is a surface cooling system
designed to restrict the formation
of condensation in the area where
the door gasket closes.