FRESTEC FTC30RE 3.0 cu ft Refrigerator User Guide

FRESTEC FTC30RE 3.0 cu ft Refrigerator

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Freezer
2. Refrigerator
3. Shelf
4. Crisper cover
5. Crisper
6. Plastic bar
7. Can holder
8. Can holder
9. Bottle holder

Customer Assistance
For the most prompt assistance to order available replacement parts for this appliance, send email to service@frestecvip.com.

DANGER Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator, take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

CFCs/HCFCs DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chloro fluoro-carbons or hydro-chloro-fluoro-carbons. CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause harm to the environment if released to the atmosphere.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by o qualified technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.
WARNING: When handling, moving, using or cleaning this refrigerator, be careful to avoid damaging refrigerant tubing. Tubing damage may allow flammable refrigerant gas leakage, which can result in personal injury.
Thank you for purchasing this Frestec product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your refrigerator.

PRODUCT RECORD
Staple your receipt to this manual.
Record the model and serial number of your unit in the spaces provided to the right.

• WARNING: 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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• 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, 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.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ftammable propellant in this appliance.
• WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.
• This appliance should not be used by children aged 8 years and above or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lock of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised or instructed concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and they understand the hazards involved.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children without supervision.
• To avoid the possibility of child entrapment; please take the following precautions before disposing of the refrigerator.
• Remove all doors from the unit.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children cannot easily climb inside.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar situations such as
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential-type environments;
• Bed-and-breakfast environments;
• Catering and similar non-retail applications.

WARNING! The use of this appliance con expose you to chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

PREPARING TO USE YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the refrigerator accessories inside and outside. Slide out and remove the plastic or foam guard used to protect the compressor from shipping damage due to vibration or shock.
2. Inspect and remove any remaining packaging, tape or printed materials before powering on the refrigerator.
3. Check to be sure you have all accessories and parts listed in the Parts and Features section.

Proper Air Circulation
To ensure that your refrigerator works at the maximum efficiency it was designed for, you should install it in a location where this is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.
The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator:
Sides ……………….. 3/4 inches (19 mm)
Top ………………. 2 inches (50 mm)
Back ……………….. 2 inches (50 mm)

Electrical Requirements
Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (120 volts, 15 amps) with proper grounding to power the refrigerator.

Interior light bulb replacement
If the interior 15 watt appliance light bulb burns out, remove the light bulb cover and replace bulb as follows:

1. Unplug refrigerator from power outlet.
2. Loosen and remove the bulb from its socket by rotating counterclockwise.
3. Insert new bulb and screw into socket.
4. Plug refrigerator back into power outlet.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING The guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this unit will operate properly.

The unit must be plugged into its own dedicated 10 amp, 120 Volt, 60 Hz. AC only electrical outlet.
The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING : Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
Do not use appliance if power cord is damaged or frayed. Take appliance to qualified service dealer for inspection and possible repair.
Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord. If your unit has an internal light, unplug the appliance before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10% or more. Operating the unit with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such damage is not covered under the warranty.
Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the appliance from being turned off accidentally.
Avoid connecting unit to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).

DANGER Risk of fire or explosion.
Flammable refrigerant used.
To be repaired only by trained service personnel. Do not use mechanical instruments to remove frost from interior walls.
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

WARNING Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Installation
Your refrigerator is designed for freestanding installation only. It should not be recessed or built-in. Place the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.
When moving the refrigerator, never tilt it by more than a 45 degree angle, this could damage the compressor and the sealed system.
If the refrigerator has been tilted more than 45 degrees, let it stand in an upright position for at least 24 hours prior to plugging it into the power source. This will allow the refrigerant to settle and reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system.
Plug the refrigerator into its own dedicated, properly installed grounded wall outlet.
Do not plug another appliance into the same outlet as the refrigerator.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (grounding) prong from the power cord. See the WARNING in IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or other qualified service dealer.
After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 2-3 hours before placing food into the refrigerator.

Installation Limitations
Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly insulated or heated, such as a garage etc. Your refrigerator was not designed to operate in temperature settings below 55° Fahrenheit. Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on the hard even service away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances, etc.
Leveling Feet
There are two leveling feet on the bottom of the unit near the unit front. Turn the leveling foot knobs to the left to raise the cabinet, and to the right to lower the cabinet.

DOOR REVERSAL

DOOR REVERSAL (available only on models with resessed handle)
WARNING : Unplug the refrigerator before performing door reversal process. Failure to unplug may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
CAUTION : To avoid personal injury and property damage, obtain assistance from another person to perform the door reversal process.
Reversible door hinge allows you to open from the left or right side.

1. Using a fiat blade screwdriver, remove the plastic hinge cover from the top of the door. Be careful not to scratch refrigerator surface.

2. Using a slotted screwdriver, unscrew the three screws from the lop hinge bracket. Remove the bracket. Lift and remove the door from the bottom hinge pin. Set door safely aside.

3. Take out the left limit block and screws from the manual bag, remove the freezer door, and fix the left limit block to the lower left part of the freezer door with screws.

4. Using screwdriver, remove the middle hinge on the right and put it away, then remove the 2 hole plugs on the left.

5. Take out the left middle hinge from the manual bag, fix it on the left side of the middle gear with screws, and insert the hole plugs into the screw holes on the right.

6. Installed as above.

7. Align the hole on the lower left side of the freezer door on the left middle hinge and install freezer door on the cabinet.

8. On the opposite side of the unit, use a thin-bladed tool to carefully pry up and remove the hole plug from top of door and plastic square cover from top of cabinet. Insert plug and cover into provided hole on opposite side of door and into holes exposed by removal of top hinge bracket.

9. Mount the door onto the bottom bracket. Insert top bracket hinge pin into hole in top of door. Use the three previously removed screws to attach back of top bracket to cabinet.

10. Replace the plastic hinge cover over the top hinge bracket.

11. Check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically with the the perimeter of the cabinet opening before finally tightening the top hinge. Alter tightening, adjust the leveling feet if necessary to align the door evenly with the floor.
    CAUTION : If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for ease of doing reversal, wait 24 hours before plugging it in. Plugging in sooner may result in permanent damage to coaling system.

HANDLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Handle Installation instructions:(available only on models with BT handle)

Handle Installation Instructions
Align the handle with the base on the front of the door.
Slide the handle into the base.
Push the handle inward until you hear a click and the handle is held firmly in place.

OUT THE BOTTLE OPENER

Out The Bottle Opener:(available only on models with BT handle)

1. Remove the 2 screws as shown in the figure with a screwdriver.

2. Take out the bottle opener from the manual bag, and fix the bottle opener on the side plate with the 2 screws just removed (the opening of the bottle opener faces down), as shown in the figure.

Screws x2

Out the bottle opener xl

FEATURES AND USE

Holder Bars
The inside of the refrigerator door is equipped with a holder bars to keep food packages, bottles and pop cans securely in place on the door shelves.
Initial Use
To reach the set coldness level when operating the refrigerator for the first time, run it without food load until you hear the compressor stop. This usually takes 2 to 3 hours.
Once the set temperature is reached, load food into the refrigerator.
Note : If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time, wait 24 hours before plugging it in.

Temperature Control
Your unit has only one control for regulating the temperature in the compartment. The temperature control is located on the upper right hand side of the compartment.
The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to “7”. The range of the temperature control is from position “0” to “7”. After 24 to 48 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “4 – 5” should be appropriate for home or office use.
To turn the refrigerator off, turn the temperature control to “0”.
NOTE :

• Turning the temperature control to “O” position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the unit.
• If the unit is unplugged, has lost power, or is turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the unit will not start.

CARE AND CLEANING

Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear
Gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.
The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.

Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING : To avoid electric shock, always unplug your refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in injury or death.
CAUTION : Before using cleaning products, always read and understand the cleaning processes explained in this manual. Follow cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.

General Cleaning
Prepare a cleaning solution of 1 to 2 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use a sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your refrigerator.
Rinse sponge or cloth with clean water, and wipe surfaces clear of any cleaning solution residue.
Wipe all surfaces and racks dry with a soft cloth before resuming operation.
Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents for metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your refrigerator.

Door Gaskets
Clean door gaskets every three months according to the instructions described above in General Cleaning.
Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to ensure a proper seal.
Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gaskets pliable and ensure a good seal.

Power Interruptions
Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes.
Remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored after a prolonged outage, inspect all food for spoilage. Clean the inside of the refrigerator and freezer compartment before reuse.

Vacation and Moving Care
For long vacations or absences, unplug the unit, empty food from both compartments, move the temperature dial to the O position and clean the door gaskets according to the General Cleaning section. Prop door open, so air can circulate inside. When moving, always move the refrigerator vertically. Do not move unit when in a horizontal position, as possible damage to the sealed system could occur.
WARNING : When handling, moving, using or cleaning this refrigerator, be careful to avoid damaging refrigerant tubing. Tubing damage may allow flammable refrigerant gas leakage, which can result personal injury.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. No power to unit
2. Power cord is unplugged
3. Wrong voltage is being used

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1. Check connection of power cord to power source
2. Plug in the unit
3. Use proper voltage

Refrigerator runs continuously|

1. Temperature set too low (too cold)
2. Door is not closed
3. Hot food inserted
4. Door opened to long or too often
5. Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight

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1. Set the temperature higher (warmer)
2. Close door securely
3. Be sure food is at room temperature before inserting
4. Minimize door openings/ duration
5. Do not place unit close to heat sources or direct sunlight

Internal temperature not cold enough|

1. No power to unit
2. Power cord is unplugged
3. Temperature control set too high (too warm)
4. Door is not closed
5. Hot food inserted
6. Door opened too long or too often
7. Airflow obstruction
8. Wrong voltage is being used
9. Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight

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1. Check connection of power cord to power source
2. Plug in unit
3. Check the setting and change as needed
4. Close door securely
5. Be sure that food is at room temperature
6. Minimize door openings/ duration
7. Allow room for air to circulate around the unit
8. Use proper voltage
9. Do not place unit close to heat sources or direct sunlight

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.
Frestec team

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