The SMEG FAB38LCR6 is a free standing, cream 50’s Style bottom mount refrigerator with a Total No Frost – double cooling system and automatic defrost. It offers a total volume of 481 l across low temperature, fruit and vegetable and freezer compartments. With LED interior display and lighting, electronic temperature control and fast freezing, it is designed for users seeking retro-inspired aesthetics combined with practical refrigeration performance.

Key Features

Free standing bottom mount design with freezer compartment located below the refrigerator section.
50’s Style cream aesthetic with rounded design, gloss heat-moulded finish and chrome handle and logo.
Total No Frost – double cooling system with automatic defrost, reducing the need for manual defrosting.
Total volume 481 l including 344 l chill/unfrozen compartments and 137 l frozen compartments.
LED interior display and lighting to show functions and illuminate the fridge efficiently.
Electronic temperature control with variable speed compressor and R600a refrigerant gas.
Fast freezing function and dedicated fast freezing compartment for improved freezing performance.
Manual ice maker in the freezer compartment.
MultiFlow, fan and Air plus for forced distribution of cold air and even temperature within the fridge.
Humidity Control and glass crisper cover on sliding rails for fruit and vegetable storage.
Energy efficiency class D with annual energy consumption of 230 kWh/year and EEI 80 %.
Quiet operation with noise level of 37 dB(A) re 1 pW and airborne acoustical noise emission class C.
Door open and temperature alarms with acoustic and visual alerts and temperature alarm lamp.
LED display functions including Fast freezing, ECO and temperature alarm indications.
SN, N, ST, T climatic class for operation in a wide range of ambient conditions.
Spacious interior layout with 3 adjustable glass shelves, 1 fruit and vegetable drawer and 2 freezer drawers.
Interior door storage with 3 adjustable door shelves and 1 bottle shelf.
Schuko plug and 180 cm power cable for electrical connection at 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz.
Alternative model FAB38LBL6 available in black with left hinge position.

Technical Specifications

Product family	Refrigerator
Installation	Free Standing
Category	Bottom Mount
Reference width	60 – 70 cm
Reference height	Higher than 200 cm
No-Frost system	Total
Cooling type	Total No Frost – Double Cooling system
Defrost	Automatic
Hinge type / position	Standard – Left
Aesthetics	50’s Style, rounded design, gloss finish
Colour	Cream
Material	Heat-moulded door, steel sides
Handle	External, fixed, chrome colour
Display	LED, interior position
Refrigerator compartments	Low temperature compartment, fruit and vegetable compartment
Adjustable shelves (fridge)	3 glass shelves
Fruit and vegetable drawers	1, with glass cover on sliding rails and Humidity Control
Fridge lighting	2 LED lights, internal
Door shelves (fridge)	3 adjustable door shelves, 1 bottle shelf, silver profiles
Freezer drawers	2 drawers, 2 shelves, 1 compartment with flap
Ice maker	Manual
Fast freezing compartment	Yes
Control type	Electronic, variable speed compressor
Refrigerant	R600a, 62 g
Foam agent	Cyclopentane
Annual energy consumption	230 kWh/year
Energy efficiency class	D
EEI	80 %
Total volume	481 l
Chill/unfrozen volume	344 l
Frozen compartment volume	137 l
Noise level	37 dB(A) re 1 pW – noise emission class C
Thaw time	14 h
Freezing capacity	8 kg/24 h (4 star freezing compartment)
Climatic class	SN, N, ST, T
Nominal power	127 W
Current	1.1 A
Voltage	220–240 V
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Power supply cable length	180 cm
Plug	(F;E) Schuko
Width	706 mm
Depth without handle	771 mm
Product height with feet	2050 mm
Product width with doors open	1070 mm (maximum doors opening)
Product depth with handle	811 mm
Product depth with doors open at 90°	1340 mm
Spacer depth	32 mm

Additional Details and Functions

Refrigerator Features

The refrigerator compartment includes a low temperature compartment and a dedicated fruit and vegetable compartment with Humidity Control. Storage is provided by 3 adjustable glass shelves, a crisper drawer with glass cover on sliding rails and LED interior lighting. MultiFlow, Air plus and a fan support forced distribution of cold air for even temperature distribution.

Inner Door Storage

The inner refrigerator door offers 3 adjustable door shelves and 1 bottle shelf, all with silver profile details to match the overall aesthetic.

Freezer Compartment

The freezer provides 2 drawers, 2 shelves and 1 compartment with flap, together with a manual ice maker and a fast freezing compartment. The 4 star freezing compartment supports a freezing capacity of 8 kg/24 h and a thaw time of 14 h.

Display and Controls

An interior LED display shows functions and options, including Fast freezing, ECO and temperature alarm. Controls are electronic with a variable speed compressor. A temperature alarm, temperature alarm lamp and acoustic and visual door open alarm provide status and safety indications.

Operating Modes and Technology

The appliance features an Economical mode that analyses fridge functioning and optimises the operating cycle in order to reduce power consumption. Ventilated cooling, MultiFlow and Air plus help keep food fresher for longer by maintaining consistent temperatures throughout the refrigerator compartment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total capacity of the SMEG FAB38LCR6?

The appliance has a total volume of 481 l, with 344 l for chill and unfrozen compartments and 137 l for the frozen compartments.

Does this fridge freezer require manual defrosting?

It uses a Total No Frost – double cooling system with automatic defrost, eliminating the need to defrost altogether according to the symbol description.

What is the energy efficiency class and annual consumption?

The energy efficiency class is D, with an annual energy consumption of 230 kWh/year and an EEI of 80 %.

How noisy is the FAB38LCR6 during operation?

The noise level is 37 dB(A) re 1 pW, and the airborne acoustical noise emission class is C.

What freezing performance does the freezer offer?

The 4 star freezing compartment provides a freezing capacity of 8 kg/24 h and a thaw time of 14 h. A fast freezing function and fast freezing compartment are also included.

Is there an alternative colour or model available?

An alternative product listed is the FAB38LBL6, which has a left hinge position and black colour.

FAB38LCR6

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