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CAUTION:
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the
plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp or metallic instru-
ment to remove frost as it may damage the cooling system and
will void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper.
Cleaning Your Unit
• Turn the temperature control to
“OFF”,
unplug the unit, and
remove the food, shelf, and tray.
• Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking so-
da solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of
baking soda to a quart of water.
• Wash the shelf and tray with a mild detergent solution.
• The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild deter-
gent and warm water.
• Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before clean-
ing the area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
• Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid
detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
CAUTION:
Failure to unplug the unit could result in electrical
shock or personal injury.
Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should
not affect the temperature of your unit if you minimize the num-
ber of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off
for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to
protect your food.
Vacation Time
• Short vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of
less than three weeks.
• Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several
months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean
and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold
growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if nec-
essary.
Movin
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Unit
• Remove all the food.
• Securely tape down all loose items inside your unit.
• Turn the leveling legs up to the base to avoid damage.
• Tape the door shut.
• Be sure the unit stays secure in the upright position during
transportation. Also protect the outside of unit with a blan-
ket, or similar item.
Energy Saving Tips
• The unit should be located in the coolest area of the room,
away from heat producing appliances, and out of the direct
sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in
the unit. Overloading the unit forces the compressor to run
longer.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry be-
fore placing them in the unit. This cuts down on frost build-
up inside the unit.
• Unit storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax
paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circu-
lation, making the unit less efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and ex-
tended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one
time, and close the door as soon as possible.
Normal operation sounds
In order to maintain a constant product temperature, the motor
starts at regular intervals. It sounds it makes are ordinary opera-
tion sounds, and they will automatically shorten as soon as the
product has reached the desired temperature. This includes the
following sounds:
Minor errors/disturbances
Errors may occur with the use of the product. Before contacting
the service department, please first check whether you can solve
them using the following instructions:
Hum
Comes from the engine. This hum may sometimes be stronger,
such as when the engine starts.
Gurgling sounds or slight hum
Comes from the coolant which circulates in the product.
Click
There is small click each time the electronics card starts or stops
the engine.
Light background noise
If the refrigerator has a fan (depending on model), the air that
circulates inside the product may create a light background
noise.
Troubleshooting
When you call, you must provide the product’s full reference
(model, type, serial number).
These numbers are printed on the name plate located on the
product. Placement may vary depending on model.
Unusual sounds
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Check if the product legs are correctly placed, and that they
are stable.
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Check whether the product is touching the wall.
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Check that all movable parts (compartments, shelves, etc.)
are arranged as desired.
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Check whether bottles or containers placed in the product
are touching.
Malfunctions and defects
The refrigerator does not work.
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The plug is not plugged in or loose.
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There is no power in the socket because of an error in the
electrical system of the building. This can be checked by
plugging in a lamp or other electrical appliance to the outlet.
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The voltage is too low.
The refrigerator is noisy.
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The refrigerator is not completely horizontal.
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The refrigerator is in contact with the wall.
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The refrigerator’s accessories are not correctly fitted.
The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently.
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The door has been left open too long, or it has been open for
a while.
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The refrigerator is too close to the wall.
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Too many foods are being kept in refrigerator.
