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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 

This WHYNTER appliance is warranted, to the original owner within the 48 continental states, for one year from 
the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. When making a 
warranty claim, please have the original bill or invoice of purchase with purchase date available. Should your 
WHYNTER appliance prove defective within one year from the date of purchase, return the defective part or unit, 
freight prepaid (within two months of purchase; after two months to one year, customer will be responsible for 
freight cost to Whynter’s service department), along with an explanation of the claim to Whynter LLC. A return 
authorization number issued by Whynter is required for all warranty claims and returns. Please package the 
WHYNTER appliance carefully in its original packaging material to avoid damage in transit. The original box and 
packaging material should be retained, as Whynter is not responsible for the cost 
of replacement packaging. Under this warranty, Whynter will repair or replace any parts found defective at our 
discretion. This warranty is not transferable. After the expiration of the warranty, the cost of labor and parts will be 
the responsibility of the original owner of the unit. 

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: 

Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes.

Improper power supply such as power surge, low voltage, defective household  wiring or

inadequate fuses.

Use in commercial or industrial applications

Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the WHYNTER appliance while in the possession of

a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship;

Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow the care and special

handling provisions in the instructions.

Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused by wear.

Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized

by the manufacturer.

Removal, Replacement Packaging, Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE 

REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PRO-

VIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTA-

BILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PE-

RIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. WHYNTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CON-

SEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES 

RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. 

SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT AL-LOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR 

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO 

THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRIT-TEN WARRANTY GIVES 

YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO 

STATE.  

Please retain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain warranty services. 

Warranty begins from the original date of purchase.

To obtain service or information, contact 

Whynter LLC via email at 

[email protected]

 or call 

866-WHYNTER.

Product contents and specifications may change without notice. 

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 Whynter LLC 

WWW.WHYNTER.COM 

Summary of Contents for BEF-286SB

Page 1: ... Beverage Refrigerator with Digital Controls Congratulations on your new Whynter product To ensure proper operation please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Model BEF 286SB INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ents PAGE Safety Precautions 3 4 Parts and Accessories 5 Product Features Technical Data 6 Installation 7 8 Operation and Controls 9 10 Storage 11 Care and Maintenance 12 Troubleshooting 13 14 Warranty Information 15 ...

Page 3: ...To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using the appliance follow basic precaution including the following Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet do not remove grounding prong do not use an adapter and do not use an extension cord Do not use if the power supply cord is damaged If damaged it must be replaced by a qualified electri cian It is recommended that a separate circuit serv...

Page 4: ...not intended for use by young children or physically challenged persons without supervi sion assistance Young children must be supervised to ensure safety around this or any appliance Do not use solvent based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior Keep fingers out of the pinch point areas Clearance between the door and between the doors and ...

Page 5: ... Vent 2 Control Panel Temperature Control Light 6 Leveling Legs 4 under the unit 10 Internal Fan 3 Slide Out Freezer Wire Shelves 3 7 Interior Light 11 Compressor 4 Cabinet 8 Base mold for keg barrel 12 Drip Tray REAR INSIDE 10 11 12 1 2 4 5 3 9 6 8 7 13 13 Keys ...

Page 6: ...This beer keg froster is outfitted with the entirety of the fundamental parts expected to store and safeguard a brew barrel With its internal circulation fan the Whynter BEF 286SB additionally exceeds expectations at cooling your drinks to as low as 23 F while helping keep an even temperature inside the unit The solid stainless steel door combined with an advanced LED temperature control gives a c...

Page 7: ...e air vent at the front of the appliance must never be covered or blocked in any way NOTE Do NOT install the appliance near an oven or other heating source Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption For best performance do not install the appliance behind a cabinet door or block the base grille Avoid locating the appliance in area that may b...

Page 8: ...zard from overheated Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end When moving the appliance be careful not to damage the power cord EXTENSION ...

Page 9: ... the temperature display setting in Fahrenheit or Celsius degree NOTE If the appliance is unplugged encounter power interruption or turned off you must wait 3 5 minutes before restarting the appliance If attempted to restart before this time delay the appliance may not start SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL During normal operation the temperature display on the control panel shows the temperature i...

Page 10: ... compressor comes on It becomes quieter as the operating period continues The following noises are normal and occur from time to time Gurgling sound caused by the refrigerant flowing through the appliance s coils Humming noise made by the compressor This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switch ing on Cracking popping sounds resulting from the materials contraction and expan...

Page 11: ...11 Storage Top shelf 24 cans Second shelf 38 cans Third shelf 38 cans Bottom section 15 cans BEVERAGE CAN LOADING PLAN KEG LOADING PLAN Base mold for keg barrel SIXTH BARREL KEG CORNELIUS KEG ...

Page 12: ...for a longer period of time you need to take the proper steps to protect your contents VACATION TIME Short vacations Leave the appliance operating during vacations of less than two days Long vacations If the appliance will not be used for an extended period remove all items and turn off the appliance Clean and dry the interior thoroughly MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE Remove all items inside the appliance ...

Page 13: ...temperature fluc tuation do not add large amount of contents at once Close the door tightly and do not open the door too frequently or for a long period of time Ensure the door gasket is not loose It is normal for the fan come on and off to circulate the air inside of the unit for even temperature distribution and to save energy The fan running saves energy by circulating the cool air to avoid the...

Page 14: ... failed E5 indicates the defrost heater failure E7 indicates the door switch failure Call for service The icon is lit up and flashing in the temperature display The display temperature is out of the range Only temperatures within the range 16 99 F 9 37 C the appliance can display will be shown If the tempera ture is not within this range the icon will be displayed instead That is nor mal ...

Page 15: ...ER appliance while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship Damage caused by consumer misuse tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized by the manufa...

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