FRESTEC FR 1002 Refrigerator Freezer User Manual

FRESTEC FR 1002 Refrigerator Freezer

Product Information

• Model: FR 1002
• Capacity: 10 cu.ft./12.1 cu.ft./14.6 cu.ft./18.1 cu.ft.
• Features: Freezer Door Rail, Refrigerator Door Bin, Freezer Shelf, Freezer Temperature Control, Light cover, Refrigerator Temperature Control, Adjustable Tempered Glass Shelves, Glass crisper cover, Crisper, Adjustable Feet

Product Usage Instructions

1. Installation: Follow the installation instructions provided in the user manual for proper setup of the appliance.

2. Changing the Reversible Door: Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on how to change the door from left-hand opening to right-hand opening or vice versa.

3. Temperature Control: Use the Freezer
   Temperature Control and Refrigerator Temperature Control to adjust the temperature settings according to your preference. Refer to the user manual for recommended temperature settings.

4. Daily Use: Follow these guidelines for daily use:

   • Ensure proper organization of food items in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
   • Clean the appliance regularly to maintain hygiene.
   • Avoid overloading the shelves and compartments to allow proper air circulation.
   • Keep the appliance away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

5. Troubleshooting: If you encounter any issues with the appliance, refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual for possible solutions.

Customer Assistance: For ordering available replacement parts or any further assistance, contact the customer service via email at service@frestecvip.com or call TEL: 404-510-4565.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury follow these basic precautions when using your appliance.

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

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

3. WARNING-Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance

4. WARNING-DANGER: Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl inside the appliance. Risk of child entrapment.

5. WARNING–GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

6. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD

7. Use an exclusive 115V wall outlet. Do not connect your refrigerator to extension cords or together with any other appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the cord.

8. Always unplug before any maintenance or service on the appliance.

9. If a component is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in
   order to avoid a hazard.

10. Follow local regulations regarding disposal of the appliance due to flammable refrigerant and blowing gas. All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under the guidelines of federal law must be removed before disposal. It is the consumer’s responsibility to comply with federal and local regulations when disposing of this product.

11. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar environment such as:

    • a) Staff kitchen, workshop, office and other working environments;
    • b) Farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
    • c) Bed and breakfast type environments;
    • d) Catering and similar non-retail applications.

12.  Do not store or use gasoline or any inflammable liquors and liquids inside or in the vicinity of the refrigerator.

13. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance. The use of an extension can negatively affect the appliance’s performance

Before you discard or recycle your old refrigerator

• Completely remove the doors .
• Leaves the shelves in place so that children not may easily climb inside.

PARTS AND FEATURES

MODEL:FR 1002

1. Freezer Door Rail
2. Refrigerator Door Bin
3. Freezer Shelf
4. Freezer Temperature Control
5. Light cover
6. Refrigerator Temperature Control
7. Adjustable Tempered Glass Shelves
8. Glass crisper cover
9. Crisper
10. Adiustable Feet

Customer Assistance

For the most prompt assistance to order available replacement parts for this appliance, send email to service@frestecvip.com. TEL:404-510-4565

MODEL:FR 1202

1. Freezer Door Rail
2. Refrigerator Door Bin
3. Freezer Shelf
4. Freezer Temperature Control
5. Light cover
6. Refrigerator Temperature Control
7. Adjustable Tempered Glass Shelves
8. Glass crisper cover
9. Crisper
10. Adiustable Feet

MODEL:FR 1462

1. Freezer Door Rail
2. Refrigerator Door Bin
3. Freezer Shelf
4. Freezer Temperature Control
5. Light cover
6. Refrigerator Temperature Control
7. Adjustable Tempered Glass Shelves
8. Glass crisper cover
9. Crisper
10. Adiustable Feet

MODEL:FR 1802

1. Freezer Door Rail
2. Refrigerator Door Bin
3. Freezer Shelf
4. Freezer Temperature Control
5. Light cover
6. Refrigerator Temperature Control
7. Adjustable Tempered Glass Shelves
8. Glass crisper cover
9. Crisper
10. Adiustable Feet

INSTALLATION

Installing your refrigerator

• This appliance is designed to be free-standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.

• This unit is not designed for use in a garage or any other outside installation

• Ambient temperature below 50ºF (10°C) or above 85°F (29.4°C) will hinder the performance of this appliance.

• Avoid locating the refrigerator in moist areas.

• Locate the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.).
  Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.

• Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to open easily;

• Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring;

• Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface;
  Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.

Levelling the refrigerator

• To do this adjust the two levelling feet at front of the unit.
• If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly

CHANGING THE REVERSIBLE DOOR

Tool required: Philips screwdriver, Flat bladed screwdriver,

• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.

• To take the door off, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid so
  that it will not slip during the door reversing process.

• All parts removed must be saved to do re-installation of the door.

• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.
  CAUTION: To avoid injury, we recommend someone assist you during the door reversal process.

1. top hing. Then hinge uper add than place it on a soft pads to avoid scratches and damage.
2. Remove the top left screw cover.
3. Unscrew the middle hinge. Lift the refrigerator door and place it in a safe place to protect it from damage and scratches
4. Move shaft sleeve and pinhole plug from left side to right side.
5. Move the middle hinge hole covers from the left side to the right side.
6. Unscrew bottom hinge. Then remove the adjustable feet from both.
7. Transfer the lower door to the property position. Replace both adjustable feet.
8. Move the bottom hinge hole covers from the left side to the right side.
9. Make the middle hinge reverse the direction 180°, then transfer it to the left property position. Make the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower door, then tighten the bolts.
10. Place the upper door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seal transfer it to the left property position. Make the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower door, then tighten the bolts.
11. Place the top left cover to the right side and affix it by a screw.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Refrigerator section

• The electronic thermostat control is located at the top of the refrigerator section. Press the “SET” key, select the number setting you prefer and press the “SET” button again to adjust the refrigerator temperature.
• The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature control button to “5”and run for at least 2 hours before putting food inside. This will ensure the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in.
• The refrigerator temperature control is from position “1” the warmest, to “5” which is the coldest setting.
  Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. For optimal performance we recommend setting “3”should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use.

Note

• If the unit is unplugged, loses power; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the refrigerator will not start. Large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance.
• : If you choose to change the thermosta setting, adjust the thermostat control by one increment at a time.
• Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.
• Adjusting the temperature control in the refrigerator compartment will affect the temperature in both the refrigerator and the freezer compartment.

Freezer section

• To adjust the temperature in the freezer section, the control is located in the middle of the back of the freezer wall.
• The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature control knob to “MAX” and run for at least 2 hours before putting food inside. This will help ensure the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in.
• The range of the FREEZER temperature control is from position “MIN” the warmest to “MAX” the coldest. Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “MED” should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator
  use.

Note

• This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food.
• Place raze lot to the trot as quid yas possibeated purchase. thou are bestons on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

DAILY USE

Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
• Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than necessary;
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen;
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.

Hints for refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator;
• Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc. These should be covered and may be placed on any shelf;
• Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned, dried, and place in the crisper drawer(s).
• Butter and cheese: These should be placed in airtight containers or wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible;
• Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door;
• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.

Cleaning

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Caution! The appliances may not be connected to any power supply during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock!

Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the outlet, or switch off the circuit breaker/fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, butyric acid, a cleaner that contains acetic acid.

• Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly.
• Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth soaked in lukewarm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
• Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently.
• The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
• Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
• To keep the inside sanitary without odor or dirty, regular cleaning required at least once a month.
• Do not allow such substances to come into contact with the appliance parts;
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners;

IMPORTANT WARNING

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or 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 change or damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit have become damaged.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
• This appliance is intended to be used in residential household, office or light commercial applications such as Hotels and College Dorms.
• All electrical components (plug, power cord, compressor and, etc.) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
• The refrigerant contained within the compressor of the appliance is isobutene (R600a) which is environmentally friendly but flammable.
• Make sure that the power cord is not crushed or damaged at the back of the appliance. A crushed or damaged power cord may overheat and cause a fire.
• The power cord must not be lengthened.
• Make sure that you can come to the power cord of the appliance Do not pull the unit by the power cord.
• If the electrical outlet is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire. This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
• Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

Locate the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Ambient temperature below 50°F (10°C) or above 85°F (29.4°C) will hinder the performance of this appliance. This unit is not designed for use in a garage or any other outside installation

TROUBLESHOOTING

You can solve many common refrigerator 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.

• The circuit breaker is tripped/fuse blown.

The compressor turns on and off| •The room temperature is warmer than normal

·A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator.

•The door is left open or is frequently opened.

• The temperature control is not set correctly

•The door is not closed completely.

•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.

The temperature inside the refrigerator is too warm.| •The temperature control is not set correctly.

•The door is left open or is not set correctly.

•The door gasket does not seal properly.

•A large amount of warm or hot food was stored recently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its selected temperature.

• The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a for a while

Vibrating or rattling. (slight vibration is normal)| •Levelling legs need adjusting.

•Refrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak surface.

•The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the refrigerator and move it away from the wall.

The temperature of the external of the refrigerator’s surface is warm| • The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as 30°F warmer than room temperature.

•This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the

refrigerator cabinet.

Moisture collects inside the refrigerator.| •The door is slightly open or is frequently opened.

•The door is not sealed properly.

Moisture forms on the outside of refrigerator.| •Is normal in hot and humid weather. Air carries moisture into the refrigerator when doors are opened
Bubbling or gurgling sounds.

(like boiling water)

| • This is the normal sound of refrigerant (used to cool the refrigerator) circulating throughout the system
Popping or crackling sounds when the compressor comes on .| •This is normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction. The sound will level off or disappear as the refrigerator runs.
The door will not close properly .| •The refrigerator is not on a level surface.

• The gasket is dirty.

•A storaqe basket is out of position.

Frestec LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective appliance will be replaced free of charge.

• This warranty is void if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
• This warranty does not cover the interior light bulb, which is an expendable part that can wear out from normal use.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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