Changing Door Hinge Location
Refer to the disassembly diagram and
change the door hinges according to
the following steps.
Defrosting
This refrigerator is equipped with an automatic defrost timer so that no manual
operation is required for defrosting.
The defrost timer is located on the rear wall of the refrigerator. The black
segment of the defrost timer dial (see below) from 0 to 3 covers a 3-hour time
span and represents the normal defrosting period the compressor does not
operate. The defrost timer will continue to operate and will repeat the 3-hour
defrost period once every twenty-four (24) hours as long as the refrigerator is
plugged in. The most practical time for automatic defrosting is between
midnight and 3:00 a.m.
Example
If the refrigerator was started at 9:00 a.m., set the timer shaft
to the number 9 on the timer dial. If it was started at 6:00 p.m.,
set the shaft to number 18.
Defrost starting time may be altered by changing the position
of the timer shaft as desired. For voluntary defrosting, set the timer shaft to 0.
This will start the 3-hour defrosting immediately and after completion the
refrigeration cycle will begin again. However, the defrosting cycle will be
automatically repeated at the same time every twenty-four (24) hours.
While defrosting, the defrost water is drained out of the cabinet into an
evaporating tray on the rear wall of the refrigerator and is evaporated
automatically. To set the timer shaft, use a screwdriver and turn the shaft
CLOCKWISE only.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Your refrigerator does not require any maintenance.
Turn off your refrigerator and remove all food, shelves, trays, etc. Wash the
interior liner with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of
warm water. Then, rinse and wipe it out. Do not use soaps, detergents,
scouring powders, spray cleaners or the like for cleaning the interior liner, as
these may cause odors in the refrigerator compartment.
Wash the ice cube trays, drip tray and shelves in a mild detergent solution and
dry with a soft cloth.
Wipe the exterior surface with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water and dry
it with a soft cloth. Normal appliance spray cleaners may be used for the
exterior only.
Use only mild soap and water to clean the door gasket.
Never use acid, chemical thinners,
gasoline, benzene or the like to
clean any part of the refrigerator.
Boiling water and benzene may
deform or damage the plastic parts.
ATTENTION
If the unit is turned off or unplugged,
YOU MUST ALLOW THREE (3) MINUTES
BEFORE RESTARTING OR REPLUGGING THE UNIT
. The unit will not start if you
attempt to restart it in less than three (3) minutes.
Where to Place Your MicroFridge®
1. Select a location with a strong, level floor. If the
floor is not quite level, adjust the height of the
front legs accordingly.
2. Allow four inches of space between the
refrigerator’s back and the wall, one inch above
the refrigerator and one inch on the side.
3. Avoid any direct sunlight and heat. Direct
sunlight may affect the enamel coating. Heat
sources nearby will cause higher electricity
consumption.
4. Avoid very moist places. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to
form very quickly on the evaporator and the refrigerator will have to be
defrosted more frequently.
5. Your refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong plug and is grounded to
eliminate electrical hazards. In order to make it more effective, it must be
plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
Test Run Your Refrigerator
Before using your refrigerator, clean it and test run it to see if it is operating
properly. If it is not, then check your electrical source. If you cannot locate
the source of the problem, contact your dealer.
1. Set the temperature control knob to the
OFF
position and then plug the AC
cord into an electrical outlet of 115 volt, 60Hz. The compressor motor
should not run.
2. Set the temperature control knob to the
MAX
position and let the
refrigerator operate for 20 minutes. The freezer (ice compartment) should
get slightly frosted and the motor should run smoothly with a soft hum.
3. Rotate the temperature control knob counter-clockwise toward the
MIN
position. Before the pointer of the temperature control knob reaches the
MIN
position, the compressor motor should turn off.
How to Remove Ice Cubes from the Tray
The ice cube tray is flexible. Twist the tray to remove the
ice cubes. If the ice cube tray is frozen hard to the
surface, do not use a knife or other metal instrument to
remove it because this may damage the surface.
Temperature Control
You can control the temperature inside your refrigerator by turning the
temperature control dial. Dialing toward
MAX
means greater cooling power;
toward
MIN
mean less cooling power. Set the temperature control dials to
MAX
only when the rapid refrigeration/freezing of foodstuffs in your refrigerator is
necessary. Be sure to set it back to
MED
later on
Important
−
Do not operate your refrigerator for more than six hours at a stretch with the
temperature control dial set to
MAX
. At this setting, the compressor will run
continuously. Consequently, foodstuffs stored in the refrigerator
compartment will be frozen and frost will form on the cooling (evaporator)
unit.
−
At the control dial setting of
MIN
the freezer
compartment temperature will not remain at a
sufficiently
low
level
for
frozen
foods.
Usually the temperature control dial should be set at
the
MED
position.
Before Calling for Service
We urge you to read the chart below. If the problem is not caused by defective
workmanship or materials, you may be charged for service calls even during
the warranty period. Before calling for service, check these few simple points:
Refrigerator
not operating
•
Is the temperature control dial inside the refrigerator set to OFF?
•
Is the unit unplugged? Be sure!
•
Is the fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped?
Storage
compartment
too warm
•
Has the door been opened frequently? Is it slightly ajar?
•
Are the shelves overcrowded?
•
Have large amounts of warm food been added recently?
•
Are the coils on the back clogged or blocked?
•
Is the temperature control dial set properly?
Excessive
noise
•
Is the refrigerator level? (Try to rock it.)
•
Are dishes vibrating?
•
Are there objects behind or on top that are shaking?
•
Does any part of the refrigerator touch the back or side wall?
•
When the motor comes on, you may hear popping or cracking sounds as
metals expand or contract.
Moisture
•
Moisture in the storage compartment is normal in humid weather.
•
Is the door opened frequently? Has the door been left ajar?
Does the door fit properly?
1. Remove the hinge cap by twisting it off.
2. Remove the upper hexagonal head screws.
3. Remove the lower hexagonal head screws
and the leg on the hinge side.
4. Remove the other leg.
5. Attach the bottom hinge with the hinge shaft
and the leg symmetrically to the other side
of the cabinet.
6. Attach the other leg.
7. Remove the two cabinet plug buttons and
remount them in the holes from which the
screws were removed in step 2.
8. Remove the door plug button using a
screwdriver and insert it in the opposite side
of the door.
9. Use the screw to attach the upper hinge and the spacer (if there is any). Do not tighten the
screw completely.
The direction in which the door opens has now been changed; however, the following points
should be checked:
a. Make sure the door is on straight.
b. Make sure there is no space between the door gasket and the refrigerator unit itself when
the door is closed.
c. Make sure that the gasket on the hinged side is not caught between the door and the unit
when the door is opened or closed. (If the door is forced closed when the gasket is caught,
the gasket may be damaged).
10. After making sure that the door is installed correctly, tighten all the screws holding the hinges.
