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. It 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. 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.
Cleaning the Evaporating Tray
Since dust accumulated on the evaporating tray will
decrease the evaporation efficiency, remove the tray
to clean.
The evaporating tray is set on the back of the
refrigerator. To remove, pull it away from the unit.
After cleaning make sure to put the tray securely
back in place otherwise defrosted water may spill or
the evaporation process may be hindered.
Hot-Line
With the refrigerator/freezer in operation, it is possible that the
cabinet will feel warm at the front edges. This does not
indicate trouble. It is attributable to the hot gas line design.
This prevents moisture from accumulating and has nothing to
do with the storage temperature inside.
Temperature Control
You can Control the temperature inside your refrigerator by turning the
thermostat dial. Higher numbers mean greater cooling power, smaller numbers
mean less cooling power. Set the temperature control dial to
3
for optimum
refrigeration/freezing effects under normal conditions. 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
3
later on.
Important
Do not operate your refrigerator for more than six hours at
a stretch with the temperature control dial set to
5
or
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
1
the freezer compartment temperature will not
remain at a sufficiently low level for ice cream and frozen foods.
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:
Changing Door Hinge Location
The door of the refrigerator can be hinged on either
side so that the direction they open in can be chosen to
suit the place of installation. Refer to the disassembly
diagram and change the door hinges according to the
following steps:
1. Remove the hinge cap by twisting it off.
2. Remove the upper hexagonal head screws. The
freezer door can now be removed.
3. Remove the middle hexagonal head screws. The
refrigerator door can now be removed.
4. Remove the hinge-side leg, attach it to the leg hole
on the other side.
5. Remove the other leg, attach it to leg hole on the
other side.
6. Attach the bottom hinge symmetrically to the other
side of the cabinet.
7. Remove the upper hinge plug buttons and insert
them in the holes from which the screws were removed in Step 2.
8. Remove the middle hinge plastic cover and remount it to cover the holes from which the screws
were removed in Step 3.
9. Remove the door plug button from the top of each door using a screwdriver and insert in the hole
on the opposite side of each door.
10. Attach the refrigerator door to the bottom hinge.
11. Rotate the middle hinge 180 degrees. Attach it
to the refrigerator door and secure it with a
screw. (Do not tighten the screw completely.)
12. Attach the upper hinge to the freezer door.
Attach the freezer to the middle hinge and use
the screw to attach the upper hinge. (Do not
tighten the screw completely.)
13. The direction in which the doors open has now
been changed; however, the following points
should be checked:
A) Make sure both doors are on straight.
B) Make sure that there is no space between the door
gasket and the refrigerator unit itself when the doors
are 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.)
14. After making sure that the doors are installed
correctly, tighten all the screws holding the
hinges. If they are not tightened, the doors may
slip out of position or there may be an opening
between the doors and the cabinet.
15. For models with senior living handles, remove the
screws holding the handle on the door. Remove
plastic pins from the other side of the door and
insert them into the holes where the screws were
removed. Re-install the handle using the same
screws that were removed from the door handles.
Installing the Hinge Clip
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.
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?
WARNING
Do not route high-voltage electrical cords
underneath the hinge clip. Only use the
clip to cover low-voltage cords.
Where to Place Your MicroFridge® with Safe Plug®
1. This product is designed for free-standing installation only.
2. Select a location with a strong level floor. If the floor is not quite level, adjust the
height of the front legs accordingly. Do not place anything under either one of the
front legs or the rear of the unit.
3. A minimum of 2 inches of clearance must be provided
between the rear condenser and the wall. Providing
greater rear wall clearance when space allows in order to
improve air circulation is recommended; in addition, leave
unobstructed space above the refrigerator and both sides.
4. Avoid any direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight may
affect the enamel coating. Heat sources nearby will cause
higher electricity consumption.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Plug your refrigerator into the back of the microwave.
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 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.
NOTE:
The refrigerator will not operate when timer of microwave oven is
on. This is part of the patented MicroFridge® with Safe Plug® technology
that prevents wiring overloads.
Sound of Flowing is Noticeable
This sound is caused by the refrigerant flowing into the refrigerating device. It does
not denote a malfunction.
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.
