CHiQ CFD502NBS 502L French Door Fridge Black Steel User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: CHiQ

CHiQ CFD502NBS 502L French Door Fridge Black Steel User Manual

PART NAMES AND LOCATIONS

As the manufacturer holds the authority to redesign or modify its products without notice:
Any modifications or upgrades of our products will result in this refrigerator varying slightly from this manual but the functionality will remain the same to that as set out within this manual.
Parts Description

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Follow these basic precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock hazards or injury when operating the refrigerator:

This product has been designed for using in a normal domestic environment.
It is not intended for commercial use which will avoid warranty, such as supermarket, food shop, pharmacy, commercial kitchen & etc.
Persons with lack of experience and knowledge, reduced physical or mental capabilities, need to be given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
It is critical use this appliance safely.
Read all instructions before operating the refrigerator and do not attempt to repair or modify this unit in any way as it can cause harm or void the warranty.
Please ensure all persons using this appliance are also informed and comply with the details set out within this manual and the product Terms and Conditions.
When unpacking the appliance for the first time, keep all cardboard and plastic packaging out of reach from children.
Report any notable defects with the appliance to Chiq or retailer as soon as it is noted.
Failure to do so can result in a non-warranty claim. Keep all packaging materials in a safe location until the unit has been installed properly.
If the supplied power cord of this unit is damaged, it must be replaced by qualify service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid any risk of injury.
It is recommended the power cord is situated in a safe location when operating or transporting the appliance to prevent any damage that may cause electrical shock or fire hazards.

DANGER or WARNING:

Service of this unit
The installation or any service of the appliance is recommended by a qualified technician or service company.

Ventilation Hazards
Never clean the refrigerator or refrigerator parts with flammable fluids, or store gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other refrigerator as the gas and/or vapour can cause a fire hazard, explosion or inhalation.

Electrical Connection
Make certain, when installing or moving the unit that the power outlet has been connected to, has been fitted by a qualified electrician and the ground wire has been connected properly to meet the Australian Electrical Standards.

R600a WARNINGS

NOTE: This model uses R600a flammable refrigerant in its sealed system.
The following must be observed for your safety:

R600a Refrigerant Warning

This appliance contains 0.064kg R600a refrigerant which is environmentally friendly, but flammable.
It does not damage the ozone layer, nor does it increase the greenhouse effect.
During transportation and installation, ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged.
Leaking refrigerant can ignite and may damage the eyes.
In the event any damage does occur, avoid exposure to open fires and any device which creates a spark.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains power.
Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes.
Notify Customer Service for necessary action and advice.
The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1 cubic meter per 8 grams of refrigerant.
The refrigerant quantity contained in this appliance is listed above in grams; it is also noted on the Rating Plate of the appliance.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorized Service Person to carry out servicing or repairs to this appliance.
In Queensland the authorized person must hold a Gas Work Authorization for hydrocarbon refrigerants, before carrying out servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers.

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in the appliance.

Disposal
The environment and personal safety must be considered when disposing of this appliance.
Please ensure the appliance is taken to a recycle center for safe recycling.
DO NOT dispose of the appliance in land fill as the insulation and refrigerant gas contained in these appliances are flammable.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before Using the Refrigerator

Remove the exterior and interior packing.
Before connecting the refrigerator to a power source, let the unit stand upright for approximately 4 hours to mitigate the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from improper handling during transportation.
Clean the interior surface with warm water using a soft cloth

Installing the Refrigerator

This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.
Allow at least 50mm of space on the back and 100mm on each side of the refrigerator to allow proper air ventilation.
Insufficient space will result in cooling and working life issue and voiding warranty.

Dimensions in mm:

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

W	D	H	A	B	C(°)	E	F
785	716	1810	1270	1060	120	50	100

Place the refrigerator on a leveled/even floor surface that is strong enough to support the weight of the refrigerator when it is fully loaded to prevent vibrations.
Place the refrigerator on a concrete, tile floor or waterproof floor is recommended.
The fridge will produce defrost water or condensation moisture, it might cause water damage in some extreme circumstances.
The front feet can be adjusted to level the appliance properly. Adjust the two front feet to keep the refrigerator leveled or elevated.
Situate the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and sources of direct heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.).
Direct sunlight may also affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may cause an increase power consumption.
This unit is not designed for outside installation.
Avoid situating the refrigerator in moist OR pest infestation areas.
This refrigerator appliance requires a standard 220-240VAC 50/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized service center.
After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, turn the unit on and allow the unit to cool down for 4-6 hours before placing food in the refrigerator.
Do not place heavy items on the top of this appliance.

Product Features

Electronic control
Adopting the electronic temperature control, the fridge-freezer is designed with a LED display screen, by which the temperature of each compartment and the working parameters can be managed and set.
Inverter technology
Integrated with precise frequency conversion, noise reduction, energy saving, precise temperature control and other technologies, the fridge-freezer boasts of superior performances.
Furthermore, working efficiency of the inverter compressor can be automatically adjusted according to the ambient temperature and the set temperature and keep the fridge-freezer operating in its optimal state.
Stylish appearance
Adopting the optimized man-machine engineering design, the side-by-side four- door refrigerator has an elegant and novel appearance, and is easy to be opened. Fridge OF
The fridge compartment can be powered off independently, so as to save energy.
Green technology
The Freon-free refrigerant and foaming insulation material are used for the fridge freezer, causing no damage to the ozone layer and having a very small impact on the global warming, so it is the environmentally friendly product.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator.
Overloading the refrigerator forces the compressor to work harder.
Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator.
This cuts down on frost build-up inside the refrigerator.
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches.
Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Function & Setting
The display panel is on the fridge door, the following picture will show the display symbols and functions.
Operating Instruction

When the refrigerator system is connected to power supply for the first time, all icons on the display panel gets illuminated for 2s, and the system runs in the Smart mode by default.
When all the doors are close, the display will turn off automatically if no key operation within 3 minutes.
It will light up if any door is opened or any key is pressed.
The following key operations are valid only when the keys are unlocked and gets illuminated on the display.

Lock function

When the Child Lock function is enabled, the temperature and function can’t be changed to prevent maloperation.
When press temp zone or function buttons, a beeping sound comes with no reopens on display, it means lock function is active.

If no key operation within 3 minutes, the Child Lock function will be active automatically.
Exit the Child Lock function manually

Press and hold the Unlock button more than 3s till a beeping sound, then the Child Lock function will be turned off.

Smart mode

When smart mode is on, the temperature of the fridge zone is set at 5℃, the convertible zone temperature at -7℃, and freezer zone at- 18℃.
Under the Smart mode, the refrigerator is running more efficiently and with better performance.
The fridge and freezer temperature setting can’t be changed when smart mode is active.

Turn on Smart function
Press the Function key till the Smart symbol is flashing, then quickly press the OK key to confirm. If the OK key is not pressed within 5s, the setting won’t be changed.
The smart symbol will stay on when it is active properly.

Turn off Smart function
Under the Smart mode, press the Function key till the Smart symbol is flashing, then quickly press the OK key to confirm.
The smart symbol will disappear when it is turned off.

Fast Freeze mode

Cooling down the freezer temperature in a rapid manner is beneficial to the prevention of food nutrition against lost and the preservation of freshness.
The fridge and freezer temperature setting can’t be changed when Fast Freeze mode is active.

Turn on Fast Freeze mode
Press the Function key till the Fast Freeze is flashing, then quickly press the OK key to confirm. If the OK key is not pressed within 5s, the setting won’t be changed.
The Fast Freeze symbol will stay on when it is active properly.
When the fast freezing function freezing function is enabled, “SF” will be displayed if the freezer zone is selected.

Turn off Fast Freeze mode
After a cumulative running period of 26 hours, the Fast Freeze function will be turned off automatically.
Or press the Function key till the Fast Freeze is flashing, then quickly press the OK key to confirm.
The fast freeze symbol will disappear when it is turned off.

Fast Cooling mode

Cooling down the fridge temperature in a rapid manner is beneficial to the prevention of food nutrition against lost and the preservation of freshness.
The fridge and freezer temperature setting can’t be changed when Fast cooling mode is active.

Turn on Fast Cooling mode
Press the Function key till the Fast Cooling is flashing, then quickly press the OK key to confirm. If the OK key is not pressed within 5s, the setting won’t be changed.
The Fast Cooling symbol will stay on when it is active properly.

Turn off Fast Cooling mode
After a cumulative running period of 26 hours, the Fast Cooling function will be turned off automatically.
Or press the Function key till the Fast Cooling is flashing, then quickly press the OK key to confirm.
The fast cooling symbol will disappear when it is turned off.

Temperature setting

Before changing the temperature setting, please make sure the control panel isn’t locked and the smart mode and fast freeze mode aren’t active.
Temp can’t be changed if any of the mode is active.

How to check Fridge, Variable Temp. Zone and Freezer temperature setting
Please make sure the control panel isn’t locked, Press the Temp. Zone key, if fridge zone symbol (top bars) is flashing, it will show the fridge set temp.
If Variable Temp. Zone symbol (left bottom bar) is flashing, it will show the Variable Temp.
Zone set temp. If Freezer Zone symbol (right bottom bar) is flashing, it will show the Freezer Zone set temp.

Fridge Zone temperature setting
Press the Temp. Zone key to select the fridge zone until the fridge zone symbol (top bars) is flashing, then keep pressing the Temp key to set the temperature as desired and press the OK key or wait for 5s to validate the setting.
The fridge temperature setting cycles as
following: 2℃→3℃→4℃→5℃→6℃→7℃→8℃→OF→2℃
OF indicates the fridge compartment is switched off, and when the OF function takes effect, the fridge compartment will stop cooling.
Be sure to take all food out of the fridge compartment before setting this function.

The number only shows the setting temperature which might vary to the exact temperature inside the unit.

Variable Temp. Zone temperature setting
Variable-temperature Zone temp range: 5℃～-24℃;
When adjusting the variable-temperature compartment temperature, the digital value cycles among 5℃～-24℃ and OF.
Press the Temp. Zone key to select the Variable-temperature Zone until the left bottom bar is flashing, then keep pressing the Temp key to set the temperature as desired and press the OK key or wait for 5s to validate the setting.
The digital value cycles among 5℃～-24℃ and OF.
OF indicates Variable-temperature Zone is switched off, and when the OF function takes effect, the Variable-temperature Zone will stop cooling.
Be sure to take all food out of the fridge compartment before setting this function.

Freezer Zone temperature setting
Press the Temp. Zone key to select the freezer zone until the freezer zone symbol (right bottom bar) is flashing, then keep pressing the Temp key to set the temperature as desired and press the OK key or wait for 5s to validate the setting.
The freezer temperature setting cycles as following:-18℃→-17℃→-16℃→-24℃→-23℃→-22℃→- 21℃→-20℃→-19℃→-18℃

Vacation mode

When the Vacation function is enabled, the fridge compartment temperature will be controlled at 14℃, which is subject to no change.
Vacation function to keep the refrigerator running with low energy consumption, while ensuring the fresh food compartment is free from undesirable smell and the freezer compartment operates normally.
Be sure to take out all food from the fresh food compartment before setting this function.
Under the Vacation mode, the fridge temperature is subject to no change.

Turn on the Vacation mode
Press the Function key until the icon of Vacation gets flickering, and then press the OK key for validation, with the corresponding icon illuminated.

Turn off the Vacation mode
When the Vacation function is active, press the Function key to select Vacation, and then press the OK key for validation, the Vacation function gets disabled, with the corresponding icon distinguished and the fridge temperature restored to the temperature value that is set before the said function is enabled.

Door open alarm

If any door is opened for more than 3 minutes, buzzer alarm will be continuously beeping. It can be stopped by pressing any key button, but will be restored after 3 minutes if the door keeps opening.
The alarm will stop when the doors are closed properly.

Power cut memory

In the case of power failure, the refrigerator will maintain the previous setting when the power supply is restored.

Power-on delay

In order to protect the compressor from being damaged in the case of short- time power failure (i.e., less than 5 minutes), the compressor will not be started immediately after it is powered on.
But it will restart after power comes back on for more than 5 minutes.

Over-temperature alarm (only after power outage)

When the refrigerator system is powered on, if the freezer sensor temperature is higher than -10℃, digits of the freezer zone get flickering on the display.
The freezer temperature can be displayed when any key is pressed, and the normal display will be restored when any key is pressed again or after 10s.

Fault alarm

In case E0, E1, E2, EH, or EC is displayed on the display panel, it indicates fault with the refrigerator.
Please contact CHIQ service centre for a service call.

GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Refrigerator

Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly and properly maintained thereafter.
Turn off the refrigerator and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
Remove all food content before washing the inside with a damp cloth soaked in lukewarm water and dishwasher liquid.
Don’t use any chemical detergent which might damage the fridge.
Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently as improper cleaning can cause the seal to dislodge and tear.
Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.

Vacation Time

Turn off the refrigerator first and then unplug the unit from the power point.
Remove all food.
Clean the refrigerator.
Leave the lid open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.
Use extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be accessible to child’s play.
Short vacations: Leave the refrigerator 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 odour and mold growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary

Repositioning and Relocating the Refrigerator

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Remove all the food and drinks.
Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator.
Tape the doors to be closed securely.
It is recommended that the refrigerator stays in the upright position during transportation.
But if it is laid down for transport purpose, please lift it up immediately after the job is done.
Please wait for at least 24 hours before putting the power.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem	Solution
The fridge has no power

Power cord isn’t plugged in properly.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
Try a different power point.

The light is not working.|

There is no light in freezer compartment, only fridge compartment has light.
Make sure the power is connected to the unit.

Compressor runs all the time|

The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The refrigerator does not have the correct clearances.
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. 6+ hours are required for the refrigerator to cool down completely pending on operating conditions.

Temperature inside the refrigerator is too warm.|

Temperature control is set incorrectly.
Turn the control to a cooler setting and allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently.
Warm air enters the refrigerator every time the door is opened).
Open the door less often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.

Temperature inside the refrigerator is too cold.|

Temperature control is set too cold.
Turn the control to a warmer setting and allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Temperature of external refrigerator side walls are warm.|

The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as 15-20 degrees warmer than room temperature.
This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet to the condenser behind the refrigerator side walls.

Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on.|

Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run.

Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling.|

Refrigerant (used to cool refrigerator) is circulating throughout the system. This is normal operation.

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Vibrations.|

Check the refrigerator is on a level/even surface.
Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can adequately support refrigerator.
Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under part of the refrigerator.
The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the refrigerator and move it from the wall. See “Installation Instructions”.

Moisture forms on inside refrigerator walls.|

Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up.
This is normal.
Door is slightly open.
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently.
Open the door less often.
The door is not sealed properly.

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator.|

Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the refrigerator to meet warm moist air from the outside.

The doors will not close properly.|

**** The refrigerator is not on a level surface.
The gasket/s may be dirty or not properly maintained.
Clean the seals and make sure they are dry before closing the door/s.
The storage basket and/or shelves are out of position.

For any enquiries, please call the CHIQ Customer care on: 1300 796 688