smeg FA490ULWH Left-Hinge Bottom Mount Refrigerator User Manual
- September 4, 2022
- Smeg
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FA490ULWH Left-Hinge Bottom Mount Refrigerator
User Manual
SMEG REFRIGERATOR and WINE COOLER WARRANTY
FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
For two years from the date of the original purchase, SMEG USA, Inc. (“SMEG”)
will repair or replace (at its option) any part of the refrigerator and/or
wine cooler which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During
this full two-year warranty, SMEG will provide, free of charge, all labor and
in-home service to repair or replace the defective part(s). This warranty is
valid for properties designated for residential use only.
LIMITED THIRD-THROUGH-FIFTH-YEAR WARRANTY
For the period from the third year from the date of the original purchase through the fifth year, SMEG will repair or replace (at its option) any part(s) of the sealed refrigeration system (consisting of the compressor, exposed evaporator, exposed condenser, drier, original refrigerant, and original connecting tubing) which fails in normal home use. If any new part is required, this will be supplied by SMEG free of charge. All other costs, including labor to repair or replace the defective part or parts, mileage, transportation, trip charges, and diagnostic charges, if required, shall be the responsibility of the owner.
This warranty is valid only for the United States of America and Canada, and
applies only when the appliance is used in the country in which it was
purchased.
Outside the United States of America and Canada, this warranty does not apply.
This warranty can be transferred.
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover any defect or damage, which is not the direct fault of SMEG USA or SMEG S.p.A.; this includes, but is not limited to:
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Service trips to your residence to instruct you on how to use the product.
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Service trips to your residence during which no fault is found.
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Damages that occurred during transit, handling, and/or installation of the product.
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Damages that occurred in the case that the product has not been installed duly following the manufacturer’s installation instructions, as well as any and all local codes or regulations. This warranty does not cover any performance issues related to improper installation.
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Damages to the product due to failure in following the manufacturer’s recommended care, cleaning and maintenance instructions. This warranty does not cover any performance issue related to improper care, cleaning, or maintenance.
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Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment performed by any person or service company not authorized by SMEG or its service partners.
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Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for any purpose other than its intended purpose, or if used in a commercial or industrial environment.
Commercial and industrial are defined as an environment where the product is used for a business purpose, or in a profit-generating activity. -
If the appliance is installed with an incorrect electric current, voltage, circuit breaker rating, extension cord, transformer, or power supply.
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Damage to electronic parts resulting from a power surge.
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Improper setting of any control on the appliance that requires service.
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Replacement of residential circuit breakers or resetting of circuit breakers.
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Replacement of light bulbs or LED lights.
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Replacement of water filters (on certain products and models) due to the expiration date passing, or external issues.
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Replacement of air filters (on certain products and models) due to the expiration date passing, or external issues.
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Wear and tear of the appliance or its cosmetic part(s ). Wear and Tear is defined as scratches, dents, or other damage to the finish of the appliance unless it is the result of defects in material or workmanship and is reported to an authorized service partner within 30 days from the date of purchase .
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Any substance, accumulating in or on any part or component of the product that causes a performance issue.
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Damages to anything situated next to the product, including but not limited to, ceiling, floor, wall, or cabinets. Products that are installed in cabinets or other
built-in furniture that are not accessible for service. SMEG is also not responsible for the disassembly or the reassembly of cabinets. -
The warranty does not cover any food loss due to refrigeration or product failures.
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Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods, or act(s) of God.
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Expenses for travel and transportation to locations more than 30 miles from an authorized SMEG servicer.
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Products where the original serial numbers have been removed, damaged, or defaced.
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NOTE: The cost of labor, repair, or any replacement part(s) for the above EXCLUSIONS will be the responsibility of the appliance owner.
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Any appliance that is replaced, or any defective part that is replaced shall become SMEG’s property .
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This warranty is not valid for and does not apply to appliances installed on boats, ships, yachts, or any other marine vessel.
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This warranty is not valid for and does not apply to appliances installed on
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This warranty is not valid for and does not apply to appliances installed on RVs, house trailers, mobile homes, or any other residence type which can be transported from one location to another.
The remedies described above are the only ones that SMEG will provide, either
under this warranty or under any warranty arising by operation of law. SMEG
will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages arising
from the breach of this warranty, or any other warranty, whether express,
implied, or statutory.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local state consumer affairs office, or your
state’s Attorney General.
For instructions on how to obtain service, inquiries on parts, or any
technical questions :
- Within the United States, contact ADCO, SMEG USA’s service partner, at 1.888.763.4782.
- Within Canada, contact Euro-Parts, SMEG USA’s service partner, at 1.844.778.7634.
For all other inquiries, please email [email protected]
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE.
IN THE US, CONTACT ADCO SERVICE: 1.888.763.4782
IN CANADA, CONTACT EURO-PARTS CANADA: 1.884.778.7634