ZLINE RFM-36 Freestanding French Door Refrigerator Instruction Manual

ZLINE RFM-36 Freestanding French Door Refrigerator

Product Information

ZLINE Kitchen and Bath provides Attainable Luxury, offering high-end kitchen and bath products with unique designs and unparalleled quality. With a wide selection of features and finishes, ZLINE is dedicated to providing an elevated experience in the heart of your home. The company is committed to innovation and continuously improving their products.
The ZLINE Refrigeration product is designed to provide exceptional performance and functionality. It features a refrigerant circuit and a sealed cooling system for efficient cooling. The refrigerator is equipped with chambers for storing food and beverages at optimal temperatures. It also includes energy- saving features to help reduce electricity consumption.
Important safety instructions are provided to ensure the proper installation and usage of the refrigerator. These instructions must be followed to avoid potential hazards and ensure the longevity of the appliance.

Please note that this product contains nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, refer to the website www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Product Usage Instructions

General Safety

• Do not attempt to modify or repair the refrigerant circuit or sealed cooling system. Any maintenance or repairs should be carried out by a professional service person.
• Avoid placing bottles or sealed containers in the freezing compartment, as they may crack or explode due to freezing temperatures.

Energy Warnings

• When disposing of the refrigerator, ensure it is kept away from any fire sources and follow local regulations for proper disposal to prevent harm to the environment.
• Prior to disposal, disassemble the doors and remove the gasket and shelves. Place them in an appropriate location to prevent environmental damage.
• Recycle the product responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources and prevent harm to the environment or human health.

Electrical Connection

• Before installation, ensure that the electrical connection complies with local regulations and is performed by a qualified professional.

For more detailed instructions and information on installation, refer to the Installation Manual provided by ZLINE Kitchen and Bath.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit’s installation and user manuals contain important safety information. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, fire, or electric shock.

WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury?

CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury? It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices?

NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the refrigerator, the tableware, the equipment, or the environment?

GENERAL SAFETY

• WARNING: Risk of fire/flammable materials.
• This appliance is intended to be used in a household and not a commercial operation.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a professional in order to avoid electric shock hazards.
• Do not store explosive substances, such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant, in or near this appliance.
• The appliance must be unplugged before carrying out any maintenance or if it will not be used for extended periods of time.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process in this unit.
• WARNING: Do not damage the unit’s refrigerant circuit and sealed cooling system.
• WARNING: Do not use electrical or mechanical appliances inside the food storage chambers of the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• WARNING: At the end of its service life, dispose of the refrigerator according to local regulations, due to the use of flammable blowing gas and refrigerant.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance at its installation location, ensure the electrical supply cord is not kinked or damaged.
• WARNING: Do not use multiple portable electrical outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (2-prong) adapters when connecting this appliance to electricity.
• WARNING: To avoid safety and suffocation risks for children or pets, before you dispose of your old refrigerator or freezer
• Take off the doors and drawers.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children or pets may not climb inside.
• The refrigerator must be fully disconnected from electricity before installing accessories or when servicing the product.
• For refrigerator doors or drawers fitted with locks and keys, the keys should be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the appliance in order to prevent children from being locked inside.
• WARNING: To avoid any hazards due to instability of the appliance, adjust the height according to the instructions provided in this manual.
• WARNING: Connect this appliance only to a potable water supply.
• Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit or the sealed cooling system. Maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a professional service person.

PLACEMENT OF ITEMS

• Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile, or highly corrosive items in the refrigerator or freezer to prevent damage to the product and limit risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to limit risk of fire or explosion.
• The refrigerator is intended for household use, such as the storage of food; it shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs, biological products, etc.
• Do not store beer, soda, or other beverages contained in bottles or enclosed containers in the freezing compartment. Bottles or sealed containers may crack or explode due to freezing temperatures and can damage the refrigerator.

ENERGY WARNINGS

• Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently
  ( for example : defrosting of food or warming temperatures inside the freezer compartment) when set below the cold end of the range of temperatures designed for the appliance.

• Effervescent drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartment or in low-temperature chambers or cabinets. Additionally, some products such as ice water should not be consumed too cold.

• Do not exceed storage time(s) recommended by food manufacturers for any kind of food, particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in the freezer compartment.

• It’s recommended to wrap frozen food in several layers of parchment paper or newspaper to prevent an undue rise in the temperature while defrosting the refrigerator.

• An increase in temperature of frozen foods during manual defrosting, maintenance, or cleaning could shorten the storage life of the unit.

WARNINGS FOR DISPOSAL
Both the refrigerant (R600a isobutane) and cyclopentane foaming material used for this appliance are flammable. Therefore, when the appliance reaches the end of its service life, it should be kept away from any fire source and be disposed of according to local regulations so as to prevent damage to the environment or other harm.
When the refrigerator is disposed of, disassemble the doors and remove gasket of door and shelves. Put the doors and shelves in a proper place to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.

Correct disposal of this product: This icon indicates this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• Do not pull on the power cord unplugging the refrigerator. Firmly grasp the plug and pull out it from the socket directly.
• To ensure safe use, do not damage the power cord or use the power cord when it is damaged or worn.
• Use a dedicated power outlet. The power outlet shall not be shared with any other electrical appliance. The power plug should be firmly connected in the outlet, or else the risk of fire or electrical shock increases.
• The appliance must be grounded. Ensure that the grounding electrode of the power outlet is equipped with a reliable grounding line.
• In the event of a gas leakage or leakage of other flammable gases in your kitchen, immediately turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors and windows. Do not unplug the refrigerator and/or other electrical appliances if gas is present, as that may spark and cause a fire.
• Do not operate electrical appliances on the top of the appliance or directly adjacent to the appliance.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

• The appliance should be located out of direct sunlight and in the coolest area of the kitchen, away from heat-producing appliances or heating ducts.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them inside the appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Food that freezes too slowly may lose quality or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap food properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up.
• Refrigerator storage bins should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.
• 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.

STARTING UP THE APPLIANCE

• If the product has been transported horizontally, you must wait a minimum of 4 hours after standing it upright before plugging it in.
• Before putting in any fresh or frozen food, the refrigerator should run for 2-3 hours or for over 4 hours in the summer when ambient temperatures are high.
• Leave enough space to be able to fully open the doors.

PLACEMENT

• Before preparing the product for use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions, foam pads, and tape from inside of the refrigerator. Also, tear off the protective film on the doors and the refrigerator body.
• Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the freezer in humid or water-prone areas to prevent rust or reduction of the unit’s insulating effect.
• Do not spray the refrigerator with liquids. Do not put the refrigerator in humid or moist places where it can be easily splashed with water, so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator.
• The refrigerator should be placed in a well-ventilated indoor place, and the ground must be flat and sturdy to allow for premium operation (rotate the adjustable feet for leveling if the unit unstable — see more on page 9).
• The space between the top of the refrigerator and cabinet above should be 2″ (51 mm) or greater, and the refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance of more than 2″ (51 mm) on the back and a minimum of 1/2″ (13 mm) on each side. This facilitates proper heat ventilation.

PRODUCT AND CUTOUT SPECIFICATIONS

INSTALLATION

RECOMMENDED CABINET CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

• Width: 36 1/4″ (921 mm)
• Depth : 24″ (610 mm)
• Height: 71 11/16″ (1821 mm)

NOTES

• These dimensions are based off minimum clearances of 2″ (51 mm) above the unit for height and 1/2″ (13 mm) on each side for width, as noted on page 7.
• For depth, 24″ (610 mm) is based off standard kitchen cabinet depths. Due to the need for a minimum clearance of 2″ (51 mm) between the unit and the wall, the refrigerator will extend beyond that 24″ (610 mm) cabinet depth. This is common for counter-depth refrigerator models to ensure doors can fully open.
• Since kitchen layouts vary, ZLINE recommends consulting with a professional installer to verify cabinet dimensions and electrical connections before installing the appliance.

LEVELING THE FEET

• Turn the feet clockwise to raise (R) the appliance.
• Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower (L) the appliance.
• Adjust the right and left feet accordingly to ensure the appliance is level.

Precautions before operation

• Disconnect the refrigerator from power before user maintenance.
• Before adjusting the door, take precautions to prevent any personal injury.
• NOTE: Pliers are needed.

1. Raise the lower door up to the level of the higher door.
2. Insert the supplied fastener  ring pliers in the gap between the hinge-grommet and the lower hinge.
   • The number of fasten rings you will need to insert depends on the gap.

INSTALLING DOOR HANDLES
Precautions should be taken to prevent handles from falling and causing CAUTION personal injury?

1. Screw in anchors to the door with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
2. Line up and fit the handle into the top and bottom door anchors.
3. Using an Allen/hex wrench, secure in the top and bottom handle screws to the  door anchors.

REMOVAL OF DOOR HANDLES
Remove screws and pull hand outward.

ADJUSTMENT OF SHELVES

• The shelves can be adjusted to multiple heights.
• Adjust the shelves by following the arrows as shown in the diagram. Raise it upward first and then take it out by tilting it upward. During installation, put the upper end of the fixed leg into one of the upper slots on the shelf support bracket first, then put the lower end of the fixed leg into the slot below the top leg.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AND CLEANING OF DOOR-MOUNTED RACK

• Raise the rack in the direction of Arrow 1 and pull it in the direction of Arrow 2?
• After cleaning, you can re-install the rack by reversing the directions above. You can also adjust the height of the rack.

CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
NOTE: Water line installation kits are available at a local hardware store.

1. Turn off the water source, and then attach the new 1/4″ stainless steel braided line
   in the kit to the 1/4″ connector to the main water shut-off valve located at the wall behind the refrigerator. Use pliers or a wrench to ensure the connection is snug.

2. Connect the other end of the braided line to the 1/4″ to 1/4″ brass compression connector that is provided in the water line kit. Take off the other end by unscrewing the brass connector.

3. Slide the female screw connection piece that was taken off of the brass connector and with the brass ring around the base of the plastic water line that extends from the back of and attaches to the refrigerator.

4. Then, take the plastic line, and with the female connection piece, securely tighten it to the brass connector piece. You’ll need two wrenches to hold one side while you’re turning the other to ensure the connection is snug.

5. Finally, turn on the water supply slowly to make sure there are no water leaks.

NOTE: The middle diagram below shows the plastic water line lying flat against the back of the refrigerator. The format of the line might differ on each unit.

• The minimum inlet water pressure : 147kPa
• The maximum inlet water pressure: 834kPa

Scan to follow along with a video.

WARRANTY

COVERAGE
ZLINE Kitchen and Bath refrigerators have a one year parts and service warranty and a five year parts warranty on the unit’s sealed cooling system. This is from the original purchase date for the original purchaser of the product.

TERMS
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product installed for normal residential use. This is defined as a single-family, residential dwelling in a non-commercial setting. Commercial settings include but are not limited to: schools, churches, hotels, restaurants, vacation rentals such as Airbnb, day care centers, private clubs, fire stations, common areas in multi- family dwellings, nursing homes, food service locations, and institutional food service locations such as hospitals or correction facilities. This warranty
is non-transferable and will not be extended based on the date of installation. The warranty applies only to products installed in the contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. Warranty shall not apply and ZLINE Kitchen and Bath is not responsible
for damage resulting from negligence, improper maintenance, misuse, abuse, alteration
of or tampering with the appliance, accident, natural disaster, improper electric supply, unauthorized service or repair, improper installation, or installation not in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual or the local government codes.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

1. Start-up damages or problems caused by improper installation or use.
2. Damage related to unauthorized service or unauthorized parts.
3. Installation in any commercial or non-residential application.
4. Aesthetic damage, scratches, or natural wear caused by normal use.
5. Second-hand, open box products, or products purchased from an unauthorized retailer.

NOTE: In the event that service is dispatched, and it is discovered that the reported issue is not covered under warranty based on the disclaimers above, the customer will be responsible for all service fees. Failure to pay these fees will result in the forfeiture of remaining warranty coverage.

WARRANTY

The rating tag shows the model and serial number of your refrigerator. The product label and rating tag is located inside the unit on the left-hand side, above the crisper drawer compartment. The tag is visible when the refrigerator door is open. Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from the product. This will void the warranty.

SERVICE
For warranty service, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-614-777-5004 or visit www.zlinekitchen.com/contact to utilize our online Customer Experience Portal.

Need to purchase a part or accessory for your ZLINE product? Visit www.zlineparts.com, ZLINE’s official parts distribution partner.

• www.zlinekitchen.com
• 1-614-777-5004
• contact@zlinekitchen.com

References

• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• ZLINE Kitchen and Bath Parts & Accessories

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