COLD•CHEK
INSTRUCTIONS • MODEL RF-02
INTRODUCTION
Your Model RF-02 Digital Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer is the
newest and most innovative electronic thermometer that accurately
indicates the instant temperature of your refrigerator and freezer. It also
computes and displays the weekly average temperatures for both. You
can set weekly average temperature maximums. This is monitored and
indicated by four small lights. Two green lights if the average weekly
temperature for both your refrigerator and freezer are within the range
of set maximum temperature +/- 3ºF and red if they are out of the
range.
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
• Remove the battery cover by sliding it off in the direction of the
ribbed arrow and insert 2 - 1.5 Volt AAA batteries into the battery
compartment. Snap battery cover door shut.
• The unit LCD will show HI for instant freezer & refrigerator
temperatures and - - for average freezer & refrigerator temperatures.
The two red lights will also be on.
• To set Average Freezer temperature maximum press the MODE
button once. The SET icon will appear in the top of the LCD and the
Average Freezer temperature will flash. While it is flashing press the
SET button until the desired maximum temperature is displayed. The
USDA recommends 0ºF. Do not touch any buttons for 3 seconds.
Once the Average Freezer temperature stops flashing it is set. The
Average Freezer SET range of the unit is –22ºF to 32ºF.
• To set Average Refrigerator temperature maximum press the MODE
button. The SET icon will appear in the top of the LCD and the
Average Freezer temperature will flash. Press the MODE button
again. Now the Average Refrigerator temperature is flashing. Press
the SET button until the desired maximum temperature is displayed.
The USDA recommends between 37ºF - 40ºF. Do not touch any
buttons for 3 seconds. Once the Average Refrigerator temperature
stops flashing it is set. The Average Refrigerator SET range of the
unit is 23ºF to 50ºF.
• Remove the mounting bracket from the unit. Remove the non-stick
tape paper from the adhesive tape and stick the mounting bracket on
the left wall of the refrigerator compartment near the top and front so
it can be easily viewed when the refrigerator door is opened.
• Attach the unit on the mounting bracket and place the freezer probe
wire in the freezer. Be careful not to pinch the wire in door hinge or
any place else with a sharp edge. The wire should exit the refrigerator
so it lies flat against the body of the refrigerator. There are two
mounting clips with adhesive tape to help position the freezer wire
and probe.
• Replace the batteries if the LCD becomes blurry.
FEATURES
• LCD displays instant temperature for freezer and refrigerator.
• Unit calculates and displays a rolling weekly average temperature for
freezer and refrigerator.
• Unit allows you to set a maximum weekly average temperature for
freezer and refrigerator.
• Red or Green indicator lights at the top of the LCD advise average
weekly Freezer temperature status.
• Red or Green indicator lights at the bottom of the LCD advise
average weekly Refrigerator temperature status.
• Green lights if the average weekly temperatures are within the
maximum
temperature
+/3ºF
you
set.
Indicating
the
freezer/refrigerator is keeping food cold enough.
• Red lights if the average weekly temperatures are out of the
maximum temperature +/- 3ºF you set. Indicating the
freezer/refrigerator is either not keeping food cold enough or too
cold.
• To change the display from Fahrenheit to Celsius and back press and
hold the MODE button for 3 seconds.
• The unit has a battery saving light sensor that turns on the red or
green lights only when the refrigerator door is open.
• The unit has internal temperature sensor for the refrigerator and a 6 ft
probe wire for the freezer.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The unit is powered by two replaceable 1.5 volt AAA extra heavy duty
batteries which should last half year assuming the refrigerator door is
opened an average of 20 times per day for 7 seconds each time. To
replace batteries lift off the unit from the mounting bracket. Remove
the battery cover on the rear of the unit and pull out used batteries
noting polarity. Insert two new extra heavy duty AAA batteries.
HELPFUL HINTS
If the LCD only displays –22 –22 reset the circuit by removing the
batteries, waiting a few minutes and then replacing.
The unit will take 30 minutes, after you put it in your refrigerator, to
accurately measure the temperature.
Do not pull on the freezer probe wire.
Most authorities recommend your freezer be at 0ºF and your
refrigerator be between 37ºF - 40ºF.
LIMITED NINETY DAY WARRANTY
This product is warranted by Maverick Industries, Inc. to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days
from date of initial use, considered to be not more than thirty (30) days
after date of purchase. In the event of any claim under this limited
warranty, Maverick Industries, Inc. will repair or replace at its sole
option any unit or part(s) thereof, provided such units or part(s) are sent
freight prepaid to the Customer Service Department, Maverick
Industries, Inc., 94 Mayfield Avenue, Edison NJ 08837.
COPYRIGHT 2003 MAVERICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
MODEL # RF-02
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