Where to Place Your MicroFridge® with Safe Plug®
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.
6. Plug your refrigerator in 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.
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.
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
MIN
,
the ice compartment temperature will not
remain at a sufficiently low level for ice to remain frozen solid.
How to Defrost
For the most efficient operation of your refrigerator,
defrost it whenever a 1/4” thick layer of ice/frost forms
on the walls of the ice compartment.
When defrosting your refrigerator, remove all food from
the refrigerator and put the drip tray in place. To begin
defrosting, simply push the defrost button at the center
of the temperature control knob. When defrosting is
completed, the refrigerator will restart the cooling
operation automatically. After defrosting, discard the
water in the drip tray and replace the food back to the
refrigerator.
NOTE:
Never use any sharp or metallic instruments
to remove ice/frost from the ice compartment. A punctured evaporator will
cause serious problems to your refrigerator and void the warranty. Also, do not
use boiling water to defrost.
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.
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.
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.
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
Refer to the disassembly diagram and
change the door hinges according to the
following steps.
WARNING
:
Do not route high-voltage electrical cords
underneath the hinge clip. Only use the clip to
cover low-voltage electrical cords.
Installing the Hinge Clip
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.
