FORNO FFRBI1844-36SB 40 Inch Stainless Steel Side by Side Refrigerator Instruction Manual

FORNO FFRBI1844-36SB 40 Inch Stainless Steel Side by Side Refrigerator

WARNING This product an expose you to chemicals including [Lead , Lead and lead compounds, Bisphenol A ], which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

APPLIANCE SAFETY

• Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
• We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
• Always read and obey all safety messages.
• This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others.
• All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words
• DANGER means that failure to heed this safety instruction may result in severe personal injury or death.
• WARNING means that failure to heed this safety instruction may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death.
• CAUTION means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, or property or equipment damage.

All safety messages will alert you to what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING: May cause cancer and reproductive harm.

REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS

• DANGER – Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used.
• DO NOT use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing.
• DANGER – Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used.
• To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing.
• CAUTION – Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used.
• Consult repair manual / owner’s guide before attempting to service this product.
• All safety precautions must be followed.
• CAUTION – Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of property in accordance with federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.
• CAUTION – Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing;
• Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Before the beverage cooler is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the beverage cooler, follow basic precautions, including the following:

DANGER

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.
• Reinstall all panels before operating.
• It is recommended that a separate circuit, powering only your beverage cooler, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
• Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the unit’s power cord is unplugged.
• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
• Unplug the appliance or disconnect the power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or death.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this material.
• All other servicing should be left to a qualified technician.

WARNING

• Use two or more people to move and install the appliance. Failure to do so can result in an injury to the back or other part of the body.
• To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 55ºF (13ºC) and below 90ºF (32ºC). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or sunlight.
• The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.
• The appliance must be installed with all electrical, water and drain connections in accordance with state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 VAC only, 60 Hz), properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required.
• Do not kink or pinch the appliance’s power supply cord.
• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.
• It is important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make several adjustments to level it.
• All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
• Make sure that the pipes are not pinched or kinked or damaged during installation.
• Check for leaks after connection.
• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance
• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior surface. These cleaners may damage or discolour the interior.
• Do not use this appliance for uses other than its intended purpose.

PARTS AND FEATURES

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4| (1) Ice storage box| 9| LED Interior Lighting in Each Section
5| (1)Dispenser| 10| Section Separator

Note

The section separator area contains a condensation-free heater and will be warm to the touch during the anti-condensation cycle to prevent condensation forming between the two sections.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator-freezer, follow these basic precautions:

• Read all instructions before using the refrigerator-freezer.

• DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
  – Take off the doors.
  – Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator-freezer.

• Never clean refrigerator-freezer parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other refrigerator-freezer. The fumes can create a fire or explosion hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are being supervised or given instructions on the use of the appliance by a person who is responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or the built-in structure clear of obstruction.

• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other work environments; farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels and other hospitality environments; bed and breakfast type environments; catering and similar non-retail applications.

• If the LED light is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazards.

• The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used. Any old hose-sets should not be re-used.

• WARNING: Connect to potable water supply only.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before Using Your Appliance

• Remove the exterior and interior packaging.
• Check to be sure you have all the following parts:

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4| (1) Ice storage box|
5| (1)Dispenser

• Before connecting the unit to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system due to handling during transportation.
• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

Installing Your Appliance

• Place your refrigerator-freezer on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator- freezer when it is fully loaded. To level your refrigerator-freezer, adjust the leveling legs at the bottom of unit.
• ALLOW TWO (2)INCHES OF SPACE BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE WALL AS WELL AS A MINIMUM OF TWO (2)INCHES AT EACH SIDE OF THE UNIT AND FOUR (4) INCHES AT THE TOP, WHICH ALLOWS PROPER AIR CIRCULATION TO COOL THE COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER.

Minimum Space Allowances

Top| Four (4) inches
Sides| Two (2) inches on each side
Back| Two (2) inches at the back

• Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and heat sources (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase power consumption. Extreme cold room temperatures may also cause the refrigerator- freezer to not perform properly.
• Avoid placing the unit in a moist area. • Plug the unit into an exclusive, properly-installed grounded wall outlet. 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 to a certified electrician or an authorized FORNO Products service centre.

Door alarm

The appliance is equipped with an automatic alarm which indicates that one of the doors of the appliance are opened for a longer period of time.

1. If one of the doors is opened for more than 1 minute,an acoustic warning signal sound.
2. If the door is opened for a prolonged period of time, the acoustic warning signal will sound three times every 30 seconds.

• The door alarm can also be quitted permanently by closing the corresponding door.
• In order to save energy a prolonged opening of the doors should be avoided.

Fridge compartment switch off/on

• Long press”fridge”button for 5 seconds to set fridge compartment on/off,when fridge compartment is switched off,the fridge temperature digital display will go off;under the fridge compartment switched off state,long press “fridge”button for 5 seconds to restart fridge function.

Electrical Connection

Warning

• Improper use of the grounded plug can result in an electrical shock hazard. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized FORNO Products service centre.
• This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug, which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the chance of electrical shock.
• Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the supplied power cord.
• This appliance requires a standard 115 Volt~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground plug.
• The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

EXTENSION CORD
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this unit. However, if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL- Listed,3-wire grounded appliance-type extension cord with a ground plug and outlet, and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 15 amperes.
SURGE PROTECTOR
Most electrical appliances use a series of electric control boards to operate. These boards are very susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or destroyed. If the appliance is going to be used in an area or if your city / country is prone to power surges / outages; it is suggested that you use a power surge protector for all electrical devices / appliances you use. The surge protector that you select must have a surge block high enough to protect the appliance it is connected to. If you have any questions regarding the type and size of surge protector needed, contact a licensed electrician in your area. Damages due to power surges are not considered a manufacturer covered defect and will void your product warranty.

DANGER

• Do not place your hand into the mechanical part of the ice maker (above the ice making tray). Doing so may result in injury.
• To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

WARNING

• The ice maker kit should be installed only by an authorized service technician.
• Connect the ice maker to a drinkable water supply only.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
• If the water supply is from a water softener, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker.

Tips

• If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply valve to the closed position.
• Switch off the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or during short vacations.
• It takes approximately 8-24 hours for the ice maker to start producing normal ice cubes. Air in new plumbing lines may cause ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice.
• New plumbing may cause ice to be discoloured or to have poor flavour during the first 24 hours.

Making Ice Cubes

• Make sure to disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical power supply before installing the water supply pipes properly according to the installation manual. Once the water supply is connected properly, connect the refrigerator to the electrical power supply.
• The time needed to make ice will vary according to room temperature, water type, amount and temperature of the water inside the ice making tray, as well as the machine’s status.
• The size of the ice cubes will vary according to the amount of water inside the ice storage box.
• The ice cubes will stick together or become smaller when storing for extended periods of time.
• Be careful not to injure your hand when breaking apart ice cubes that are stuck together.

The water supply system must be installed and connected by a professional technician.
(WARNING: Connect to drinkable water supply only.)

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure:
• Min. pressure: 1.4bar
• Max. pressure: 6.9bar
• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system.
• DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

To Connect Water Supply Line to Ice maker Inlet Valve

• Disconnect refrigerator from electrical power supply.
• Remove all installation accessories (water pipe, connector, washer, clip) from inside the refrigerator.
• Tighten all connections where they might leak, turn on the water supply at shutoff valve.
• Reconnect refrigerator to the electrical power supply.

Tips
The ice maker will work normally only when its sensor detects the environment temperature to reach-13°C. When the first time the refrigerator is plugged-in, after 8-24 hours(depending on the amount of food stored in the refrigerator),the ice maker will start to work normally when it is at ON position.After the ice maker has been working for 72 hours,the storage tray will be full of ice-cube.

OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE

Set temperature range:

1. Fridge temperature range: 32~43°F (Default value 38°F)
2. Freezer temperature range: -10~5°F (Default value -2°F)

CONTROL PANEL – CHILD LOCK

• This product has button lock funtion.
• When lock the control panel,the other buttons are inoperable,if touch other buttons,REF.TEMP and FRZ.TEMP icon will flash.
• To exit lock mode,press and hold the lock button for 3s.

CONTROL PANEL – STANDBY
The CONTROL PANEL will go dark after approximately 20 seconds of no activity.
To reactivate the display, simply press any of the buttons on the control panel.
Setting the Temperature Control

• Your unit has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the side of the refrigerator compartment door.
• The first time you turn the unit on, the unit will start at the factory-set default temperature, which is 38ºF in the refrigerator compartment and -02ºF in the freezer compartment.
• The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment to 32ºF and run for at least 4 hours before placing food inside. This will ensure that the freezer compartment is thoroughly chilled and the refrigerator compartment is stabilized before food is placed inside. Then adjust the temperature setting to your desired setting.
• To adjust the temperature in each zone, press the appropriate zone button, and the selected zone will flash on and off.

R-chamber temperature setting

• The default temperature of the fridge is 38ºF. To change the temperature press the REF.TEMP button to cycle through the set temperatures：
• →38→36→34→32→32+ (Super fridge)→43→41→39→38

F-chamber temperature setting

• The default temperature of the freezer is -02ºF.To change the temperature press the FRZ.TEMP button to cycle through the set temperatures：
• -02→-04→-06→-08→-10→-10+ (Super freezer)→05→04→02→00.

CAUTION: Do not put fresh roods directly on the frozen foods.

Sabbath Mode

1. Enter Sabbath mode:
   when the freezer is open, press and hold the “Fridge” button + the “Lock” button for 10 seconds;

2. In Sabbath mode:

   • There is no door opening alarm;
   • The LED lights in both refrigerator and freezer compartment are off;
   • The display panel cannot adjust manually and does not display;
   • The refrigerator meets the normal refrigeration demand;

3. How to exit Sabbath mode:

   • When the freezer is open, press and hold the “Fridge” button + the “Lock” button for 10 seconds to exit manually;
   • When the working time of Sabbath mode exceeds 80 hours, it will automatically exit.

Ice Maker
This ice maker works automatically (automatic water supply, automatic production and detaching of ice cubes), therefore there is no need to supply water manually. When the ice cube storage is full, the sensor rod will automatically send a signal to the machine to stop making ice.

WARNING

• Do not take ice cubes with fragile containers to avoid injuries caused by breakage.
• Do not touch the ice outlet with fingers to prevent crushed ice from injuring hands.

When a new refrigerator is started, attention shall be paid to the following

• When taking ice cubes or crushed ice,please take off the thermal insulation cover; while at other times,please make sure the thermal insulation cover is covered export.
• When taking water from a new refrigerator for the first time, press and hold the ice discharge button, take the first 1 ~2 L of water and discard and then take water for drinking;
• When using the ice maker for the first time, the first box of ice is not suitable for eating from the point of sanitation.

Other precautions

• Do not use too deep, narrow or soft cups, and put the cup close to the ice outlet to prevent ice cubes from jumping on the ground; keep a proper distance between the cup and ice outlet; if the cup is too close to the ice outlet, it may obstruct ice discharge; after the cup is full. release the ice discharge button to prevent ice cubes from spilling on the ground.
• When taking ice or water, please keep the cup at the ice outlet for 2s ~ 3s after releasing the ice discharge button, because there may be ice or water coming out at the moment. After confirming there is no ice or water coming out, just take away the cup.
• lf using crushed ice function only, the ice outlet may be blocked by crushed ice, and remove residual crushed ice; when selecting ice cube after crushed ice, there may be a little crushed ice.
• In case of power-off for a long time, ice in the ice storage box may melt into water which then flows into the freezing chamber; in this case, take out the ice storage box and discard ice, and wipe away water in the ice storage box and freezing chamber.

Tips
The ice maker will work normally only when its sensor detects the environment temperature to reach-13°℃. When the first time the refrigerator is plugged- in,after 8-24 hours(depending on the amount of food stored in the refrigerator), the ice maker will start to work normally when it is at ON position. After the ice maker has been working for 72 hours, the storage tray will be full of ice-cube.

Make ice

• The ice maker and ice storage box are arranged at the upper part of freezing chamber. When using the ice maker, please make sure that the ice maker switch is turned on and the water system is connected, and the ice maker will make ice automatically; when the ice storage box is full of ice, the ice making process will stop automatically.
• The ice maker can make about 1,500g of ice every 24 hours.
• When the freezing chamber reaches the set temperature, the ice maker can make the first batch of ice just for several hours.

CAUTION

• When the ice maker is making ice cubes, you may hear the beep from water valve, flowing sound of water into ice maker, and falling sound of ice cubes.
• The catch basin shall be cleared timely to prevent water from spilling to destroy the floor.

Ice and water dispenser

• Touch “ICE CUBES” button, if [ ] indicator comes on, press and hold ice discharge button with the glass cup, and ice cubes will come out.
• Touch “ICE CRUSHING” button, if [ ] indicator comes on, press and hold ice discharge button with the glass cup, and crushed ice will come out.
• Touch “ICE WATER” button, if [ ] indicator comes on, press and hold ice discharge button with the glass cup, and cold water will come out.

Ice maker install and uninstall

• lt is suggested to remove the ice maker, clean, and then install when it is used for the first time or for a long time.
• Please power off the refrigerator before removal.
• Take out the ice storage box ,lift forcibly with both hands, and then pull it out; Clean, dry and then install.
• When installing the ice storage box , align the bottom with the rails at both sides, put into the rails, and then push;

Switch off the ice maker

• lf the ice maker function is not needed for a long time, please switch off the ice maker temporarily;
• Hint: This only disables the ice making function; the remaining ice in the ice storage box can be taken still, and water system operates normally.
• Press“ICE ON/OFF” button for 3s to switch off the ice maker,then the ICE ON/OFF icon is lighted.
• After the ice maker is turned off, the ice/water icon on the control panel is displayed still,and “ICE CUBES /ICE CRUSHING/ICE WATER” button is enabled, not affecting ice/water discharge.

CAUTION

• Before switching off the ice maker, you must disconnect the water system of refrigerator several hours in advance; after switching off the ice maker, empty and clean the ice storage box, and then put it back.
• When the ice maker function is enabled, if there is ice in the ice storage box still, ice may fall during self-check of the refrigerator.

Water filter
CAUTION

• Do not use the lce / Water Dispensing system at places where water quality is poor or water pollution is not confirmed fully.
• The filter can be bought from After-sales Service Center.
• The filter element in the ice maker can be using 180 days. After 165 days using, the indicator lamp of the filter element will flash. the icon of the display of the filter element will always bright more than 180 days. lt reminds the users need replace the filter element.After replacing the filter element, press “ICE WATER” more than 5 seconds, the changing icon of filter element will extinguish.

lmportant information on water filter

• lf the refrigerator is idle for a long time or drinking water has abnormal taste, clean the water system fully, and just take water from the ice and water dispenser for several minutes. lf there is bad odor or taste, the filter shall be replaced.

Replace the filter

• Before replacing the filter, you must disconnect the power plug of refrigerator or turn off the main power switch, and cut off the water source.
• Unscrew and take down the filter according to the arrow indication on the filter;
• Insert the new filter, and tighten;
• After replacing the filter, take some water from the ice and water dispenser to remove air from the water system;
• Discard the waste filter directly into a garbage can

CAUTION
The water filter aims at the particles in water, other than bacteria or microorganisms.

NOTE
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR WHERE THE TEMPERATURE WILL DROP BELOW 32ºF (0ºC) OR RISE ABOVE 110ºF (43ºC). THE COMPRESSOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR.
FOR INSTALLATIONS WHERE THE TEMPERATURES WILL DROP BELOW 32º, SET THE FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE “COLDEST” SETTING. THIS WILL IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONING THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Your Appliance

• Unplug the unit and remove the food and bins.
• Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
• Wash the bins with a mild detergent solution.
• The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
• During cleaning, make sure that no water will enter the switch, control panel, door lamp and top control box.
• Remove dirt from the outside of refrigerator with mild cleaner,then wipe with clean soft cloth, and let the refrigerator dry naturally.
• When cleaning door sealing strip, always use clean water, wipe with dry cloth and let it dry naturally. Wet soft cloth with warm water or neutral cleaner to wipe the refrigerator body except the door sealing strip.
• lt is forbidden to flush the refrigerator directly with water, which will affect electrical insulation properties, etc.
• lt is forbidden to clean the refrigerator with metal wipers,ware brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners, strong alkaline detergents, or flammable or toxic cleaning fluids

CAUTION
Failure to unplug the refrigerator-freezer could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

Power Failure

• Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your refrigerator-freezer if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your food.

Vacation Time

• Short vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations lasting 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, wedging it open if necessary.

Moving Your Appliance

• Remove all food inside the appliance.
• Securely tape down all loose items inside the unit.
• Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage.
• Tape the door shut.
• Be sure the unit stays in the upright position during transportation.

Energy Saving Tips

• The unit should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the unit. Overloading the unit forces the compressor to run longer. 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 unit. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.
• Organize and label food to reduce the frequency of door openings and extended searches for items inside the unit. Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible.

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?
You can solve many common refrigerator-freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Unit does not operate.

| Not plugged in.

The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse.

Compressor turns on and off frequently.

| ****

The room temperature is hotter than normal.

A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator – freezer. The door is being 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-freezer does not have the correct clearances.

Vibrations.

| ****

Check to make sure that the refrigerator-freezer is level.

The unit seems to make too much noise.

| ****

The rattling noise may come from the flow of refrigerant, which is normal.

As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your refrigerator – freezer.

Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises.

The unit is not level.

The door will not close properly.

| ****

The unit is not level.

The door is reversed and not properly installed. The gasket is dirty.

The bins are out alignment.

Section separator seems to be warm to the touch.

| ****

This is normal.

The section separator area contains an

anti-condensation heater and will be warm to the touch during the anti- condensation cycle to prevent condensation forming between the twosections.

NOTE
IF THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, HAS LOST POWER, OR IT IS TURNED OFF. YOU MUST WAIT 3 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE UNIT. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO RESTART BEFORE THIS TIME DELAY, THE REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER WILL NOT START.

WIRING DIAGRAM

• a-Signal
• b-Inverter
• c-Compressor
• d-Thermal protector
• e-Defrost heater
• f-Push ice motor
• g-Drinking water valve
• h-I/M water valve
• i-R. sensor
• g-F. sensor
• k-Defrost sensor
• l-I/M sensor
• m-F.door switch
• n-R.door switch
• o-Temp. and Humidity sensor
• p-Display board
• q-F. lamp
• r-R. lamp
• s-F. fan motor
• t-Condenser fan motor
• u-Ice outlet valve motor
• v-Micro switch
• w-IWD lamp
• x-Ice uotlet valve heater
• y-IWD heater
• z-I/M drive
• aa-Ice select motor
• ab-Stepping motor
• ac-Damper heater

Customer Care

Thank you for purchasing a FORNO product. Please read the entire instruction manual before operating your new appliance for the first time. Whether you are an occasional user or an expert , it will be beneficial to familiarize yourself with the safety practices, features, operation and care recommendations of your appliance. Both the model and serial number are listed inside the product. For warranty purposes, you will also need the date of purchase. Record this information below for future reference.

SERVICE IN CANADA

• Keep the instruction manual handy to answer your questions.
• If you don’t understand something or you need more assistance,
• please call our Customer Service: 1-800-561-7265
• Or email: [email protected].

SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES

• Keep the instruction manual handy to answer your questions.
• If you don’t understand something or you need more assistance, please call our Customer Service:
• 1-866-231-8893
• Or email: [email protected].

If your product ever requires servicing, be sure to use a FORNO Factory Certified Service provider recommended by our customer care center. All Factory Certified Service providers are carefully selected and thoroughly trained by us.

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