PowerPoint P4481IBMDW Fridge with Ice Box User Manual

P4481IBMDW Fridge with Ice Box
User Manual

Safety warnings

1.1 Warning

Warning: ‘risk of fire / flammable materials

This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications 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 type environments; catering and similar non- retail applications. 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 the 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.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. The appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance.
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.
Warning: Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regulators for it uses flammable blowing gas and refrigerant.
Warning: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. Warning: Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance. Do not use extension cords or ungrounded ( two prongs 1 adapter.
Danger: 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. The refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of the electrical supply before attempting the installation of accessory.
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming materials used for the appliance are flammable. Therefore, when the appliance is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and  be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualifications other than be disposed of by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
The necessity is that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside .
For EN standard: This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. (note 1)
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes. (note 2)
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food. (note 3)
• For appliances without a 4-star compartment: this refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing (note 4)
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mold from developing within the appliance.

Note 1,2,3,4: Please confirm whether it is applicable according to your product compartment type.
For a freestanding appliance: this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
Warning: To avoid a hazard due to the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.
Warning: Connect to potable water supply only. (Suitable for the ice- making machine)
To Prevent A Child From Being Entrapped, Keep Out Of Reach Of Children And Not In The Vicinity Of Freezer (Or Refrigerator). (Suitable for products with locks)

1.2 Meaning of safety warning symbols
This is a prohibition symbol. Any incompliance with instructions marked with this symbol may result in damage to the product or endanger the personal safety of the user.
This is a warning symbol. It is required to operate in strict observance of instructions marked with this symbol, or otherwise, damage to the product or personal injury may be caused.
This is a cautioning symbol. Instructions marked with this symbol require special caution Insufficient caution may result in slight or moderate injury, or damage to the product.
This manual contains lots of important safety information which shall be observed by the users.

1 3 Electricity-related warnings

• Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the refrigerator. Please 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.

• Please use a dedicated power socket and the power socket shall not be shared with other electrical appliances. The power plug should be firmly contacted with the socket or else fires might be caused.

• Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the power socket is equipped with a reliable grounding line.

• Please turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors and windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable gases. Do not unplug the refrigerator and other electrical appliances considering that spark may cause a fire.

• Do not use electrical appliances on top of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

1 4 Warnings for using

• Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist

• Damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid danger.

• The gaps between refrigerator doors and between doors and refrigerator body are small, be noted not to put your hand in these areas to prevent from squeezing the finger.  Please be gentle when close the refrigerator door to avoid falling articles.

• Do not pick foods or containers with wet hands in the freezing chamber when the refrigerator is running, especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite. Do not  allow any child to get into or climb the refrigerator; otherwise, suffocation or falling injury of the child may be caused.

• Do not place heavy objects on the top of the refrigerator considering that objectives may fall when closing or opening the door, and accidental injuries might be caused.
  Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning.

• Do not connect the refrigerator to the power supply within five minutes to prevent damage to the compressor due to successive starts.

1.5 Warnings for placement

• Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items in the refrigerator to prevent damages to the product or fire accidents.

• Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to avoid fires.

• The refrigerator is intended for household use, such as storage of foods; it shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs or biological products, etc.

• Do not store beer, beverage, or other fluid contained in bottles or enclosed containers in the freezing chamber of the refrigerator; otherwise, the bottles or enclosed containers may crack due to freezing to cause damage.

1.6 Warnings for energy

1. Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.
2. The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or in low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some products  such as water ice should not be consumed too cold;
3. The need to not exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food- freezer and frozen-food storage compartments or cabinets;
4. The precautions are necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
5. The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning could shorten the storage life.

1.7 Warnings for disposal
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming materials used for the refrigerator are flammable.
Therefore, when the refrigerator is scraped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualifications other than being disposed of by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
When the refrigerator is scraped, disassemble the doors, and remove the gasket of the door and shelves; put the doors and shelves in a proper place, so as to prevent trapping of any child.

Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. 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. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

Proper use of refrigerators

2 1 Placement

• Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions, foam pads and tapes inside of the refrigerator; 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 moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating effect.

• Do not spray or wash the refrigerator; do not put the refrigerator in moist places easy to be splashed with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator.

• The refrigerator is placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground shall be flat, and sturdy (rotate left or right to adjust the wheel for leveling if unstable).

• The top space of the refrigerator shall be greater than 30cm, and The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance of more than10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

Precautions before installation:
Information in the Instruction Manual is only for reference. The physical product may differ.
Before installation and adjusting of accessories, it shall be ensured that the refrigerator is disconnected from power.
Precautions shall be taken to prevent fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.

2.2 Levelling feet

1. Schematic diagram of the leveling feet
   ( The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor )

Adjusting procedures:
a. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator;
b. Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator;
c. Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level.

2.3 Door Right-Left Change

List of tools to be provided by the user

| Cross screwdriver| | thin-blade screwdriver
| 5/16″ socket spanner| | Masking tape

1. Power off the refrigerator, and remove all objects from the door trays.

2. Fix the door with tape

3. dismantle the upper hinge cover, screws and upper hinge, and remove the plastic screw hole caps from the other side
   

4. dismantle the door and the bottom hinge assembly and adjustable foot, then assemble the bottom hinge assembly and adjustable foot on another side.
   

5. put the door on the bottom hinge and assemble the upper hinge, upper hinge cover and plastic screw hole caps successively.

( The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor )

2.4 Changing the Light(optional)
Replacement of incandescent lamps:
Disconnecting the power supply before carrying out the bulb replacement,
Hold and remove the light bulb cover.
Dismantle the old bulb by unscrewing it counterclockwise. replace by a new bulb (Max. 15W) by screwing it clockwise, and make sure it is fixed in the bulb holder tightly.
Reassemble the light cover and re-connect your Fridge to the power supply.
( Above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor )

2.5 Starting to use

• Before the initial start, keep the refrigerator still for half an hour before connecting it to the power supply.
• Before putting any fresh or frozen foods, the refrigerator shall run for 2-3 hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the ambient temperature is high.
• Spare enough space for the convenient opening of the doors and drawers or statement by the distributor.

2.6 Energy saving tips
The appliance 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 appliance. Overloading the appliance 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 appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
The appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper towel. 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.

Structure and functions

3.1 Key components

( The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor )

Refrigerating chamber

• The Refrigerating Chamber is suitable for storage of a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages, and other food consumed in the short term. Suggested storage time 3 days to 5 days. It is the most energy efficient to place food in the position shown in the picture above.
• Cooking foods shall not be put in the refrigerating chamber until cooled to room temperature.
• Foods are recommended to be sealed up before putting into the refrigerator.
• The glass shelves can be adjusted up or down for proper storage space and easy use.
• A drain tray is used for receiving water when defrosting. Please empty the water in the drain tray regularly in case the water overflows into the cabinet. Note: Storage of too much food during operation after the initial connection to power may adversely affect the freezing effect of the refrigerator. Foods stored shall not block the air outlet, or otherwise, the freezing effect will also be adversely affected.

3 2 Functions

• Turn the temperature control knob to MAX, and the internal temperature of the refrigerator becomes lower.
• Turn the temperature control knob to MIN, and the internal temperature of the refrigerator becomes higher.
• The letter on the knob only represents the level, but does not mean the specific temperature, the “OFF” means to stop working.
• Recommended gear: “MED”
  NOTE: Please adjust and use between “MAX” and”MIN”.

Maintenance of refrigerator

• Dust behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving.

• Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there is no debris.

• Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.

• The interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.

• Please turn off the power before cleaning the interior, and remove all foods, drinks, shelves, drawers, etc.

• Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the refrigerator, with two tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean.  After cleaning, open the door and let it dry naturally before turning on the power.

• For areas that are difficult to clean in the refrigerator (such as narrow sandwiches, gaps, or corners), it is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, combined with some auxiliary tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterial accumulation in these areas.

• Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors in the interior of the refrigerator or contaminated food.

• Clean the bottle frame, shelves, and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.

• Wipe the outer surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent, etc., and then wipe dry.

• Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives(such as toothpaste), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items, which may damage the cooler surface and interior. Boiling water and organic solvents such as benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.

• Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to avoid short circuits or affecting electrical insulation after immersion.

Please unplug the refrigerator for defrosting and cleaning.

4.2 Defrost

• Power off the refrigerator.

• Remove the food from the refrigerator and place it properly to prevent food from melting.

• Clear the drain pipe (to use soft materials to prevent damage to the liner), and Prepare the water containers for defrosting. (pay attention to cleaning the compressor compartment water draining tray, Avoid overflow to the ground).

• You can use the natural temperature for the natural defrost, you can also use the ice shovel to eliminate the frost (to use plastic or wooden ice shovel, for avoiding damage to the liner or pipe)

• You can also use the appropriate amount of hot water to speed up the defrost, with a dry towel to dry the water after defrosting.

• After defrosting, put back the food in the cabinet, and power on the refrigerator.
  4.3 Stop using

• Power failure: In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, foods inside the appliance can be kept for several hours; during the power failure, the times of door opening shall be reduced, and no more fresh food shall be put into the appliance.

• Long-time nonuse: The appliance shall be unplugged and then cleaned; then the doors are left open to prevent odor.

• Moving: Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects inside out, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder, freezing chamber drawers and etc. with tape, and tighten the leveling feet; close the doors and seal them with tape. During moving, the appliance shall not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be vibrated; the inclination during movement shall be no more than 45°.

The appliance shall run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of the appliance shall not be interrupted; otherwise, the service life may be impaired.

Troubleshooting

You may try to solve the following simple problems by yourself. If they cannot be solved, please contact the after-sales department.

Failed operation| Check whether the appliance is connected to power or
Whether the plug is in well contact
Check whether the voltage is too low
Check whether there is a power failure or partial circuits have tripped
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Odor| Odorous foods shall be tightly wrapped
Check whether there is any rotten food
Clean the inside of the refrigerator
Long-time operation
of the compressor| Long operation of the refrigerator is normal in summer
when the ambient temperature is high
It is not suggestible having too much food in the appliance at the same time
Food shall get cool before being put into the appliance
The doors are opened too frequently
Light fails to get lit| Check whether the refrigerator is connected to power supply and
whether the illuminating light is damaged
Have the light replaced by a specialist
Doors cannot be
properly closed| The door is stuck by food packages Too much food is placed
The refrigerator is tilted
Loud noise| Check whether the floor is level and whether the refrigerator is placed stably
Check whether accessories are placed at proper locations
Door seal fails to
be tight| Remove foreign matters on the door seal
Heat the door seal and then cool it for restoration
(or blow it with an electrical drier or use a hot towel for heatin
Water pan overflows| There is too much food in the chamber or food stored contains
The doors are not closed properly, resulting in frosting due to entry
too much water,resulting in heavy defrosting
of air and increased water due to defrosting
Hot housing| Heat dissipation of the built-in condenser via the housing, which is normal
When housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature,
storage of too much food or shutdown of the compressor is shut down,
provide sound ventilation to facilitate heat dissipation
Surface condensation| Condensation on the exterior surface and door seals of the refrigerator
is normal when the ambient humidity is too high. Just wipe the condensate
with a clean towel.
Abnormal noise| Buzz: The compressor may produce buzzes during operation, and the buzzes
are loud particularly upon start or stop. This is normal.
Creak: Refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance may produce creak,
which is normal.

Table 1 Climate classes

Extended temperate: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C’;
temperate: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C’;
Subtropical: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C’;
Tropical: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C’;
Special for new European standard
The ordered parts in the following table can be acquired from channel _:

last model is launched on the market
temperature sensors| Professional maintenance personnel| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
printed circuit boards| Professional maintenance personnel| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
light sources| Professional maintenance personnel| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
door handles| Professional repairers and final users| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
door hinges| Professional repairers and final users| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
trays| Professional repairers and final users| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
baskets| Professional repairers and final users| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
door gaskets| Professional repairers and final users| At least 10 years after the last model is launched on the market

References

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