ConServ FR1700EL 17-cu ft Frost Free Convertible Upright Freezer Refrigerator Owner’s Manual

: June 13, 2024
: ConServ

Table of Contents

ConServ FR1700EL 17-cu ft Frost Free Convertible Upright Freezer
Warranty
Safety
Safe Disposal
Placement
Control Panel
Operation
Open Door Alarm
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technical Speciﬁcations
WARRANTY SERVICE
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ConServ FR1700EL 17-cu ft Frost Free Convertible Upright Freezer

Refrigerator

Warranty

Conserv Appliances undertakes to the consumer-owner to repair or, at our option, to replace any part of this product which proves to be defective in workmanship or materials under normal personal, family or household use, in the USA and Canada, for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. For commercial use, the product is warranted for a period of 90 days. During this period, we will provide all labor and parts necessary to correct such defect, free of charge, if the appliance has been installed and operated in accordance with the written instructions with the appliance. Ready access to the appliance, for service, is the responsibility of the consumer- owner. Service would be provided from Monday to Friday between normal business hours.

Exclusions
In no event shall Conserv Appliances be liable for incidental or consequential damages or for damages resulting from external causes such as abuse, misuse, incorrect voltage or acts of God. This warranty does not cover service calls which do not involve defective workmanship or materials covered by this warranty. Accordingly, diagnosis and repair costs for a service call which does not involve defective workmanship or materials will be the responsibility of the consumer-owner.

Specifically, the following work is not covered under warranty and does not constitute warranty work

Installation – e.g. Installing as built-in
Maintenance – e.g.Cleaning appliance using solvents
Mishandling – e.g. Breakage of door handle or shelves

Most work is covered. The defining factor is, has the machine malfunctioned (Conserv Appliances is responsible) or has the customer omitted or done something to cause the machine to malfunction (customer is responsible. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.

You can register your Warranty by either of the following methods:

Scan the QR Code
Online at: ApplianceDesk.com/Warranty

GENERAL
Since it is the responsibility of the consumer-owner to establish the warranty period by verifying the original purchase date, Conserv Appliances recommends that a receipt, delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record be kept for that purpose.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.

Safety

Please always follow the safety precautions listed below:
Do not put acid or flammable or volatile materials inside the appliance.
Do not puncture or damage refrigerant tubing.
Unplug the unit immediately if you find any abnormal smell or smoke, and contact Customer Service.
Use a dedicated power outlet and a three prong power socket, that is properly grounded.
Do not use extension cords or ungrounded two prong adapters.
Do not use the power cord or plug if it is damaged.
When removing the power plug, do not pull on the cord. Grasp the plug firmly and pull it out from the socket.
Unplug the unit first when doing maintenance or repair and when replacing the light bulb.
Keep ventilation openings free of obstructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been 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.

Safe Disposal

Before discarding the refrigerator, remove doors and leave the shelves in place in order to prevent risk of child entrapment.
Dispose o ffthis appliance in accordance with local regulations.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Placement

This unit is designed to be free standing and not built-in.
The unit should be placed in a ventilated and dry environment.
Do not put the unit in direct sunlight, and keer it as far as possible from heat sources.
Don’t put the unit in a cold area.
There should be 5″ (12.7cm) space around the top, sides and back of the unit as shown, to allow proper ventilation
The unit should be placed on flat and stable ground. Keep the unit level by adjusting the 2 front leg levelers

Turn the leveling leg counter-clockwise as far as it will go, until the top of the foot is touching the bottom of the unit.
Slowly turn the leveling leg clockwise until the appliance is level.

Before Use
Before initially plugging in the refrigerator, keep the unit standing upright and stable for 6 hours. The refrigerator should be on for up to 4 hours and adequately cold, before putting food in it.

It is recommended that you clean the interior of the unit before placing food inside.

Handle Installation
The appliance ships with the handle inside the cabinet to protect it from damage.
The appliance should be unplugged before installing the handle.

Position the handle over the exposed door handle posts.
Remove the two screws from the side of door with a screwdriver, insert screws into the handle bracket and fix it to the side of door and tighten it until firmly attached.

This appliance is intended for household use

Control Panel

Temperature display
Mode: Fridge, Freeze, Subzero. Fast Freeze
Up and Down arrows to select temperature
Selection button for °F or °C Press for 3 sec to activate

Operation

This appliance can be used as either a refrigerator or a freezer.
To activate the Control Panel, press and hold the °F/°C button for 3 seconds.

Note: If the temperature is not selected or if the appliance is locked, the display will show “L”. Press and hold the °F/°C button for 3 seconds to unlock or to lock the Control Panel.

Press the MODE button to select: FRIDGE. FREEZE. SUBZERO or FAST FREEZE.
Temperature ranges for each of the modes is provided below:

Fridge: 32°F to 46°F (0°C to 8°C)
Freeze: 7’F to 11’F (-14°C to -24°C)
Subzero: 25’F to 18°F (-4’C to -8°C)
Fast Freeze: -18°F (-28°C)

Note: Use Fast Freeze when the appliance is first turned on or when you want to reach the coldest temperature as quickly as possible.

To set the temperature Press the Up or Down arrows on the Control Panel to select the desired temperature. The temperature increases or decreases in one-degree increments.
The temperature will be displayed on the Control Panel.
To switch between °C and °F, press the °F/°C button and the corresponding indicator light will illuminate.

Open Door Alarm

This appliance is equipped with a door alarm that will sound if the door is left open for more than 3 minutes. The alarm will beep and the display will flash continuously until the door is closed.
Note: In case of power failure, wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the appliance.

Maintenance

Cleaning

Always unplug the unit before cleaning. Clean inside, behind and around the refrigerator regularly, using water and mild detergent, and a damp cloth (not wet).
Never use boiling water, harsh cleaning chemicals or abrasive materials. Check and clean the door gasket regularly to ensure that the door closes and seals properly.

Defrost
This unit is equipped with an automatic defrost function and does not require manual defrosting. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost the appliance. Defrost water from the appliance is channeled into a drio tray located above the compressor. Heat transfer from the compressor causes the defrost water to evaporate.

Extended Absence or Vacation

If the unit will be switched offfor a long time, the plug should be pulled out, and the unit cleaned throughly.
The door must be left open and the unit must be placed in a well ventilated area to avoid build up of odor.

The following phenomenon is normal

The sound like a rivulet is caused by the refrigerant flowing inside of the system pipe.
While the unit runs, heat is emitted from both sides of the cabinet.
When the environment is too humid, the edges around door may have a little moisture Simply wipe it with a dry cloth.

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, please check the following issues first

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
The unit does not work	• Power is not on or the unit is not connected to

power

• Low voltage

• A fuse may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped

• Plug not fully inserted into the wall outlet

Internal temperature not cold enough| • Temperature setting is too warm

• Door is not shut properly or opened frequently

• Exhaust vent is obstructed

• A large quantity of warm food has been placed in the unit

• Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight

• Ambient temperature or humidity is very high

Appliance runs continuously| • Temperature setting is too cold

• Door not shut properly or opened frequently

• Exhaust vent is obstructed

• A large quantity of warm food has been placed in the unit

• Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight

• Ambient temperature or humidity is very high

Internal temperature is too cold| • Temperature setting is too cold
Noises| • Parts are expanding and / or the refrigerant is circulating; this is normal

• Floor is not ﬂat, and the unit is not placed in a stable position.

Doors cannot be closed properly| • The door is obstructed by items inside the unit.

• The door gasket is not providing a good seal. Heat the gasket with a hair dryer.

ERROR CODES – Shown on control panel display

E1: Freezer sensor failure
E2: Freezer defrosting sensor failure
E3: The freezer sensor failure and freezer defrosting sensor failure C0: Communication failure
dr: Door opening alarm
EH : Freezer high temperature
EL: Freezer low temperature
H1: Freezer heater failure

Technical Speciﬁcations

Model No.| FR1700EL (Left Hinge)

FR1700ER (Right Hinge)

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Category| Upright – Freezer
Refrigerating Mode| No Frost
Rated Voltage/Frequency| 110V~60Hz
Rated Power| 180 W
Rated Current| 3.5 A
Refrigerant, Amount| R600a (72g / 2.57oz)
Foaming Agent| Cyclopentane
Energy Class| DOE
Weight| 207 lbs
Dimensions (HWD) inches| 68 x 28 x 31.8