TEFCOLD VAD Series Freezer User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- TEFCOLD
Table of Contents
TEFCOLD VAD Series Freezer
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: VAD Series VEL Series MC Series MC+ Series MC Low Series MC+ Low Series
- Languages : English (EN), French (FR), Spanish (ES), Portuguese (PT), Dutch (NL), German (DE), Italian (IT)
Product Usage Instructions
Introduction
The VAD Series, VEL Series, MC Series, MC+ Series, MC Low Series, and MC+ Low Series are a range of high-quality products designed for various applications.
Safety Precautions
- Read the user manual carefully before using the product.
- Follow all the safety instructions provided.
- Keep the product away from water and other liquids.
- Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
- Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to strong impacts.
Product Setup
- Choose a suitable location for the product.
- Connect the necessary cables and power supply to the product.
- Ensure all connections are secure and properly inserted.
- Refer to the user manual for specific setup instructions based on the product model.
Product Operation
To operate the product:
- Power on the product using the designated power button or switch.
- Use the control panel or remote control to navigate the product’s features and settings.
- Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on specific operations and functions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
To ensure optimal performance and longevity of the product:
- Regularly clean the product using a soft, dry cloth.
- Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that may damage the product’s surface.
- Keep the product free from dust and debris.
- Follow any additional maintenance instructions provided in the user manual.
GENERAL ADVICE
- The first objective for which this cabinet has been projected is to offer its users, maximum performance with maximum safety and economy. It is intended for the conservation and display of food.
- Therefore, we can state that this cabinet complies with the norm EN 60335-2-89 – Safety for Household and similar electrical appliances – rules that apply to commercial refrigerated appliances.
- In case you need to contact the local representative, please identify the cabinet mentioning the serial number that is on the characteristics label that is toped on the cabinet.
- The purpose of this manual is to alert the user to some aspects that we consider important for the safety and durability of the cabinet. Please keep it at hand for future consultations, also please observe and respect the indications that follow.
- This cabinet was projected and manufactured in conformity with the ambient conditions of the Climatic Closs 3 (25°C – 60%Hr). For different conditions and values, the thermodynamic performance may not be according to expectations.
- This cabinet is exclusively for the use of display and conservation of food products.
ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION
This equipment does not contain CFCs. Neither inflammable gases.
UNPACKING
All packing materials are recyclable and should be eliminated according to
local regulations. Plastic bags must be kept away from children to avoid
potential hazards.
END OF LIFE CYCLE
- When the product reaches the end of its life cycle, we recommend to:
- Make it unusable (ex. by culling the power supply cable);
- Remove the doors and another element, that eventually could be harmful to children.
- In the case of complete dismantling, we recommend strictly respecting the local regulations regarding waste disposal.
SECURITY
The personnel responsible for the moving and installation of the equipment
must have gloves, which should be flexible and anti-sliding, protective
glosses as well as protective shoes. Protection equipment must always be used
when necessary.
In general, the best practices for safety in work and hygiene should be applied when working.
INSTALLATION
Verify the general aspect of the package. In the case there are signs of body handling during transport, refer to this in the transport documentation and inform your supplier. If all is well please proceed as follows:
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The location where the cabinet will be installed is very important for its good working and consequent energy saving.
- Avoid the proximity of heating sources (heaters, stoves, condensers, and other appliances, etc.), drafts (windows, doors, ventilation systems, air conditioning, etc.), and places with strong exposure to solar rays.
- Make sure that the socket of the feeding cable is always accessible.
- Remove carefully plastics that protect some components.
Note : This equipment has not been developed to work in open air or under rain.
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In case this manual also has additional “Assembling instructions”, please follow the order mentioned for correct installation.
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We recommend that when necessary adequate mechanical protection is the mode, to avoid possible damage to the equipment caused by moving objects such as trolleys, cleaning machines, forklifts, and other equipment.
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Cleon the interior and exterior of the cabinet with a smooth cloth and warm water with neutral soap (5% of the water volume).
- Avoid that is gels splashed by the cleaning products used to wash the establishment. The substances used in cleaning the floors can attack chemically the components of the unit.
- Dry carefully all the rest of the water with the help of a sponge. On the gloss ports/acrylics use the appropriate liquid to clean them.
- Whenever a spillage or contamination happens as a consequence of the rupture of a package inside the unit, it should be cleaned immediately and the evaporation tray of the condensed water should be drained right away. Verify that the pipes of the sewer are not obstructed.
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Level the cabinet horizontally, by adjusting the feet to allow:
- it’s good functioning,
- a perfect disposal of residual water and defrost waters of the evaporator,
- noise reduction caused by the vibration of the moving ports.
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The condensation group (compressor+ condenser), commonly installed on the bottom of the cabinet, should not have, around it, any obstacle that reduces the necessary free circulation of air. Therefore, near the air circulation zones, you should not put boxes or other objects.
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Verify if the power supply voltage and the tension of the place where the cabinet will be installed are according to what is indicated on the identification plate.
- The connection must have a ground wire element that, besides being necessary, is demanded by law.
- The appliance is not equipped with electric protection devices against overload, so it is recommended to verify the electric safety level of the installation network where the cabinet will be installed.
- Do not connect any other appliance to the same power socket, nor use socket extensions. We decline all liability for eventual injuries that may result to people, animals, or products (goods) for not respecting these instructions
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Turn on the cabinet l (one) hour after it has been installed. On the appliances equipped with electronic thermostat temperature regulation is mode according to the specific instructions that are supplied with the cabinet. This thermostat is already programmed from the factory; any changes in mode should be done by specialized technicians.
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The control lights, in the case they exist, show the operation mode of the appliance: GREEN Switch light (0 / I) with the light ON > means that the switch is on and there is electrical power in the equipment (units with electrical tension) ORANGE Switch light(◊) with the light ON > means that the light of the unit it turned on. ORANGE control on > means that the compressor is working.
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After the cabinet has been switched on wait, at least 2 (two) hours before filling it with products. Make sure that when filling the cabinet with the goods, the air circuit is not obstructed. (for example the grids of air discharge and air intake, “Suction” and “insufflation”)
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Respect the loading limits that are mentioned directly on the cabinet by the sticker aside from the label with the features of the cabinet. Never display, products above this refrigeration level, as it can create disturbances of the airflow and as a consequence deteriorate the food products displayed.
- The shelves (in case they exist) placed above the refrigeration level they ore exclusively to display products that do not need refrigeration (excluding the models that are conceived for such).
- We remind you that this equipment has not been conceived to lower the temperature of the food products displayed, but to maintain the temperature of the food products there placed.
- Food products with a temperature above the one recommended for the working of the equipment must not be placed inside the unit.
- Do not leave the food products in boxes or pallets for more than the necessary time to load the equipment (unit).
- In the food display equipment; food products must be removed during the night and placed in a Cold Room or similar equipment to preserve the food temperature during the night.
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To optimize the working of the equipment and the conservation of the food products use only complements and accessories supplied with the unit.
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When the equipment is supplied with manual night curtains (that normally is an option), they must be opened and closed carefully to avoid losing the vertical alignment and starting to deteriorate. Night curtains should always be used to reduce energy consumption. When closing the night curtain do not forget to turn off the light inside the equipment.
PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE
- The appliance, when equipped with an automatic defrosting programmer, should be switched off and cleaned (see “Cleaning” chapter) at least once a month. The accumulation of ice in the evaporator reduces the performance and makes the energy costs rise. Never remove the ice from the evaporator with metal objects such as knives or cutting objects. When the evaporator has ice the ideal is to let it defrost naturally of the evaporator. Water resulting from doily defrosting is collected in a plastic recipient that must be emptied, whenever necessary. In some models, this procedure is not necessary since the water is reevaporated in an appropriate place. Special attention must be taken when a defrosting is made after ice is created in the evaporator, as the recipient of the condensed water may not have sufficient capacity and overflow.
- Before any maintenance or cleaning operation, the appliance must be unplugged to guarantee, that it is not connected to electric power. The plug must be removed from the socket to ensure that there is no electrical current of any type. Then remove all the products that are inside the cabinet and place them in a cold room or an adequate conservation place. Whenever necessary to remove any protection or isolation all the procedures for this must be correctly followed. Never restart functioning without making sure that all the removed elements have been fully fitted on the appliance.
CLEANING
- Internal and external cleaning must be done periodically with a soft cloth and warm water with neutral soap (5% of the water volume) without chlorine. In this chapter, the drainage hole of the condensed water must be clear. Dry carefully all the rest of the water with the help of a sponge. On the gloss ports use appropriate liquid to clean them.
- Condenser cleaning should be done periodically or, whenever it shows impurities or filth that may hinder or block the free circulation of air. The removal of impurities or filth must be done using a brush of soft hair (never use a metal brush), a vacuum cleaner, or air pressure flow.
REPLACEMENT OF THE NEON LAMPS
- Disconnect the power socket.
- Press both polycarbonate protection caps of the lamp. Rotate both – lamp/protection caps -approximately 90° and remove the lamp. In the case that the protection in polycarbonate is inserted, remove it with the help of a tool.
- Rotate the lamp approximately 90° and remove it.
- The lamp must be replaced by one with the same reference or equivalent.
- To place a new lamp, repeat the same procedure in the opposite sense.
As to the recycling of the used lamps respect the local legislations and regulations that apply.
IMPORTANT REMARKS
- Do not spill water over boxes or electric components;
- Do not use water pressure (jets) or any type of metallic objects to remove impurities or filth
- Do not use substances or materials that are abrasives or solvents, avoiding the use of muriatic acid as well as detergents with chlorine base or pure alcohol.
TECHNICAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT WORK
- Verify if the electrical voltage in the establishment is available.
- Verify if the socket is correctly plugged in
- Verify if there isn’t any automatic defrosting in progression.
- Verify if the general switch, if it exists, is in the position “I”
- Verify if the SETPOINT values are high. Proceed with the regulation according to the “Programming Parameters”.
THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE ISN’T LOW ENOUGH
- Verify if the appliance isn’t near a heating device
- Verify if there are no drafts.
- Verify if there is no excess ice formation on the evaporator/proceed to a manual defrosting (if it is not sufficient, stop the equipment during the next 24 hours)
- Verify if the temperature is correctly defined on the thermostat
- Verify if the grids of the Cold Air Flow are not obstructed (blocked).
- Verify if there is a good airflow in the condensers area; if necessary clear this area for a better airflow.
- Verify if the condenser is dirty/please clean it
- Verify if all the components (fans, thermostat, etc.) are working
THE APPLIANCE EMITS A LOUD NOISE
- Verify if the moving parts are in contact with other components
- Verify if the appliance is correctly leveled
- Verify if all the elements are well-adjusted/screwed
EVAPORATOR WITH EXCESS OF ICE
- Verify if the doors of the cabinet are well-closed
- Verify if the doors are open and closed very often
- Verify if the food products exceed the loading limit defined in the unit.
Automatic defrost is insufficient. Program a manual defrost by what is indicated in the manual of the thermostat and follow the instructions in the chapter on “periodic maintenance”
THE GLASSES CREATE CONDENSATIONS ON THE EXTERIOR:
- It is o very humid day.
- The temperature inside the unit is very low/ Adjust the temperature to o higher value.
- The suction grid of air (when existing) is blocked by the products displayed.
- The location of the unit (they are not in front of exterior doors)
THE COMPRESSOR DOES NOT STOP WORKING / IT WORKS LONG PERIODS.
- The ambient temperature is very high
- Verify if the condenser is dirty; proceed with the cleaning of it
- Verify if the values of the SETPOINTS are too low; proceed with the regulation
- Verify if there is no ice formation in excess on the evaporator; induce manual defrost (if it is not sufficient, stop the equipment for 24 hours)
Whenever those verifications and correspondent actions do not result, contact the technical services of the local representative. You must always identify the cabinet by the serial number that is on the f feature label of the appliance and wait for the instructions on how to act.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The information in this manual is valid at the moment of the printing of
the some. Due to the constant evolution of technology and product development,
we reserve the right to change all technical specifications and as a
consequence the content of this manual. We decline all responsibility for
eventual changes that the client may make to the Unit, or if all instructions
that are recommended in this manual are not followed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change the language settings?
To change the language settings, navigate to the Settings menu on the product's control panel or in the on-screen menu. Look for the Language option and select your preferred language from the available options.
Can I use the product with other devices?
Yes, depending on the product model and its connectivity options, you can connect the product to other compatible devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, or audio systems. Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on how to establish connections with external devices.
How do I update the firmware of the product?
Firmware updates are usually provided by the manufacturer and can be downloaded from their official website. Connect the product to a computer using a USB cable and follow the instructions provided in the firmware update file or the user manual to update the product's firmware.