TOMADO TSS8301B American Side by Side Fridge Instruction Manual

TSS830 1B Instruction manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• First, carefully read the instruction manual in full prior to using the appliance and store the manual in a safe place for future reference.
• Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the instruction manual. The appliance is suitable for storing food. It is possible to freeze fresh food in the freezer section.
• Only connect the appliance to an alternate current, to an earthed wall socket, with a mains voltage that corresponds with the information provided on the information plate of the appliance.
• The appliance falls under protective class I and may only be used in combination with an earthed connection. The manufacturer is not liable for the unsuitable operation and possible damage caused by unsuitable electric installations.
• Make sure that children are unable to play with the appliance, such as hide in it. This is dangerous.
• Keep the appliance out of reach of children. Children do not see the dangers associated with handling electrical appliances. Therefore, never allow children to operate electrical appliances without supervision. Keep the appliance and cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.
• The appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older and persons with a limited physical, sensory or mental capacity or lack of experience or knowledge, provided they use the appliance under supervision or have been instructed about its safe use and understand the hazards involved.
• The appliance may not be cleaned or maintained by children unless this is done under supervision.
• During installation, do make sure the power cable is not damaged and does not run along sharp edges.
• Do not use single/multiple adaptors or extension cords at the rear of the appliance.
• Never bend the power cord sharply or allow it to run across hot parts.
• The connection point, socket, and/or plug must always be accessible.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, cord, or appliance is damaged, if the appliance no longer functions properly or if it is damaged in any other way. If this is the case, consult the retailer or our maintenance service. Never replace the plug or cord yourself.
• The appliance must be moved and installed by two or more persons.
• When moving the appliance, do not lift it or pull the doors or handles.
• Be careful when moving the appliance to prevent the floor from getting damaged.
• Check that the appliance is not placed too close to a heat source.
• Do not place heat-generating appliances such as (microwave) ovens on top of the fridge.
• In order to ensure proper ventilation, a free space of 10 cm should be maintained around the appliance.
• Install the appliance on a sturdy, flat and stable surface.
• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated room. The appliance is intended for use in a room where the ambient temperature falls within the applicable class, depending on the climate class found on the information plate on the back of the appliance.

• Never cover the ventilation holes.

• Make sure the cooling pipes do not get damaged.

• The water filter may only be mounted to the wall by a recognized installer.

• Do not store explosive or highly flammable substances in the appliance. The vapors could cause a fire hazard or an explosion.

• Do not store glass bottles or jars with liquids in the freezer, as they could break when frozen.

• Do not use mechanical, electrical, or chemical agents to speed up the defrosting process.

• Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by skilled persons.

• Only use the appliance indoors.

• Always remove the plug from the socket when the appliance must be cleaned or repaired.

• Never use the appliance with parts that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer.

• Do not pull the cord and/or appliance to remove the plug from the wall socket. Never touch the plug with wet or moist hands.

• Be careful with ice cubes and ice pops. If these are consumed directly out of the freezer, there is a risk of frostbite.

• Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water.

• Never clean the appliance with a high-pressure cleaner or steam cleaner.

• The appliance cannot be used with a timer or separate remote control.

• This appliance is intended for household and similar use, such as:
  – in staff kitchens, shops, offices, and other work environments;
  – by guests of hotels, motels, and other residential environments;
  – in Bed&Breakfast type environments; – farms.

• This appliance is only suitable for household use. If the appliance is not used as intended, no compensation can be claimed in case of defects or accidents and the warranty will be invalidated.

REFRIGERANT

The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is located in the refrigerant circuit of the appliance. This is natural and highly environmentally friendly gas, but it is still combustible. During the transport and installation of the appliance, make sure that no parts of the refrigerant circuit are damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is combustible. WARNING: Refrigerators contain refrigerant and insulation gases. Refrigerants and gases must be disposed of professionally, as they can cause eye injuries or could ignite. Make sure the tubes of the refrigerant circuit do not get damaged before the appliance is disposed of as waste.

WARNING: Risk of fire/combustible material

When the refrigerant circuit gets damaged:
– Avoid open fire and ignition sources.
– Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located.
It is hazardous to change the specifications or adapt this product in any way. Damages to the mains cord could lead to short circuits, fire, and/or electric shocks.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Door – freezer section
2. Interior lighting
3. Control unit with interior lighting
4. Door – cooler section
5. Door compartment
6. Glass shelves
7. Adjustable feet
8. Vegetable drawer
9. Freezer drawer

REQUIRED SPACE FOR PLACEMENT

Ensure sufficient room to be able to open the door.

Caution: the appliance is not suitable for use as a built-in appliance.

USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before using the appliance for the first time, you should proceed as follows: carefully unpack the appliance and remove all packaging material and any promotional stickers.  Keep the packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene, and cardboard) out of the reach of children. After unpacking the appliance, carefully check it for external damage that may have occurred during transport.
Place the appliance on a sturdy, flat surface and make sure there is enough space all around for sufficient ventilation.
A minimum space of 10 cm is required between the appliance and the surrounding walls. In this way, the appliance is able to release heat properly, cool well, and function in an energy-efficient way.
Do not place the appliance near heat sources such as central heating or a stove.
Do take note of the climate class of the appliance. When placed in a room that is too cold, the refrigerator will not function properly.

• You can use the adjustable feet to the left and right to level the appliance.
• Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise the appliance.
• Turn the adjustable feet counter-clockwise to lower the appliance.

After placing the appliance, leave it for at least 3 hours before inserting the plug in the socket.
First, clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm soapy water with, for instance, washing-up liquid, all-purpose cleaner or soda. Wipe the inside of the appliance after cleaning with clean water and properly wipe everything dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours.
ALIGNING THE DOORS
When the doors of the appliance have been aligned correctly in relation to the top side of the appliance, it is possible to adjust the height. If necessary, take the following steps:
Important: the maximum height adjustment is 5 mm.
Loosen the lock nut by two clockwise turns using an open-end wrench. Now it is possible to turn the adjusting nut in order to move the door up or down. When the door is in the correct position, tighten the lock nut again, anti- clockwise.

When the door is too low:
Open the door, use an open-end wrench to loosen the lock nut, and turn the adjusting nut anticlockwise to move the door upwards. When the door is in the correct position, tighten the lock nut again, anti-clockwise.

When the door is too high:
Open the door, use an open-end wrench to loosen the lock nut, and turn the adjusting nut clockwise to move the door downwards. When the door is in the correct position, tighten the lock nut against-clockwise.

USE

The control unit of the appliance is located on the inside of the cooler section. Check that the voltage corresponds with the voltage stated on the information plate and insert the plug in the socket.
When you insert the plug in the socket, the entire control panel will light up for approximately 3 seconds, after which the appliance starts to cool and freeze at 5°C/-18°C respectively.

The appliance will cool continuously until the set temperature has been reached.
Allow the appliance to reach the required temperature with no food. Usually, this will take 2 to 3 hours. After that, you can set the thermostat to the required position and fill the appliance with food.
If the ambient temperature rises, set the appliance to a lower temperature position in order to be able to guarantee the interior temperature.
Remove the plug from the socket to switch off the appliance.

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
Press the thermostat knob to set the required temperatures in the cooler and freezer section. The temperature of the cooler section is shown by default.
After each press on the thermostat knob, the accompanying LED flashes for 3 seconds.
After 30 seconds, the appliance will cool at the set temperature.
In order to change from the cooler section settings to the freezer section settings you must hold the thermostat knob for 3 seconds.

COOLER SECTION
The temperature of the cooler section can be set to the following positions:

On the SUPER COOL position, LEDs 4 and 6 light up at the same time.
FREEZER SECTION
The temperature of the freezer section can be set to the following positions:

On the SUPER FREEZE position, LEDs 1 and 3 light up at the same time.
SUPER COOL
Use this mode when the appliance is getting warmer and no longer cools properly due to extremely hot weather, frequently opening the door or placing a large quantity of food in the appliance at once.
This setting remains active for a maximum of 6 hours. After that, the appliance will cool at the previously set temperature.
SUPER FREEZE
Use this mode to super-freeze food that is not yet frozen. In order to be able to freeze fresh food quickly, it is recommended to lower the temperature of the freezer section in time, such as 12 hours in advance.
This setting remains active for a maximum of 24 hours. After that, the appliance will freeze at the previously set temperature.

TIPS

• A high ambient temperature will have a negative effect on the energy consumption. Direct sunlight and other heat sources near the appliance also have a negative effect.
• Keep ventilation holes free. Covered and dirty holes cause higher energy consumption. Ensure sufficient space around the fridge, so that proper ventilation and airflow around the appliance is possible.
• Do not open the door of the appliance more often than necessary and leave the door open as briefly as possible.
• The distance between the shelves and the rear wall ensures a free air circulation. Do not place food against the rear wall.
• Set the thermostat to a lower setting if circumstances allow.
• Allow cooked food that you want to store in the appliance to cool down to room temperature before placing it in the appliance.
• Frost or ice will increase power consumption. Therefore, these should be removed regularly once they are 3 to 5 mm thick.
• A door rubber that does not close properly could increase power consumption.
• If the instructions are not observed, this could lead to higher power consumption.

Observe the following instructions to prevent food from getting contaminated

• When the door remains open for a longer period of time, the temperature in the compartments of the appliance could rise significantly.
• Clean surfaces that could come in contact with food and regularly clean accessible discharge systems.
• Store raw meat and raw fish in suitable packaging in the refrigerator, so they cannot come in contact with other food or leak liquid on other food.
• Freezer compartments with two stars are suitable for storing already frozen food, storing or making ice, and making ice cubes.
• Compartments with one, two or three stars are not suitable for freezing fresh food.

vegetables, dairy, cakes, drinks and other food that is not suitable for freezing.
2| (*) Freezer| 5-18| Seafood (sea fish, shrimp, shellfish), fresh water products, and meat products (recommended storage time maximum 3 months, the longer the storage time, the more the taste and nutritional value deteriorate), suitable for frozen fresh food.
3| Freezer| 5-18| Seafood (sea fish, shrimp, shellfish), fresh water products, and meat products (recommended storage time maximum 3 months, the longer the storage time, the more the taste and nutritional value deteriorate), suitable for frozen fresh food.
4| * Freezer| 5-12| Seafood (sea fish, shrimp, shellfish), fresh water products, and meat products (recommended storage time maximum 3 months, the longer the storage time, the more the taste and nutritional value deteriorate), suitable for frozen fresh food.
5| Freezer| <-6| Seafood (sea fish, shrimp, shellfish), fresh water products, and meat products (recommended storage time maximum 3 months, the longer the storage time, the more the taste and nutritional value deteriorate), suitable for frozen fresh food.
6| 0 stars| -6 — 0| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, packaged processed food, etc. (consumption on the same day recommended, preferably within 3 days).
Partially packaged processed food (not suitable for freezing).
7| Cooling| -2 — +3| Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken, freshwater products, etc. (stored for 7 days below 0°C, above 0°C consumption on the same day is recommended, preferably no more than 2 days). Seafood (less than 0°C during 15 days, it is not recommended to store this above 0°C).
8| Fresh food| 0 ~ +4| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, prepared processed food, etc.
(consumption on the same day recommended, preferably within 3 days).
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9| Wine| +5 ~ +20| Red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, etc.

Caution: store different types of food according to the instructions on the compartments or the recommended storage temperature of the products you bought.

• If the refrigerator remains empty for a longer period of time, switch it off, defrost, clean and dry it and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mold in the appliance.
  Cleaning the water dispenser (specifically for products with water dispenser):

• Clean the water tanks if they have not been used for 48 hours; fully flush the water system if no water has been tapped for 5 days.
  WARNING – Package food in bags and liquids in bottles or another leak- proof packaging. As a result, the refrigerator requires less cleaning.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning the appliance, switch it off by removing the plug from the socket.
Clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm soapy water with, for instance, washing-up liquid, all-purpose cleaner, or soda in order to prevent nasty smells. Wipe the inside of the appliance after cleaning with clean water and properly wipe everything dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours.
The shelves, drawers, and door compartments can be removed from the appliance easily and washed by hand. These components may not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
For areas in the refrigerator that are difficult to clean, such as small openings or corners, it is recommended to wipe them clean regularly with a soft cloth or brush. If necessary, a  tool can be used, such as thin sticks (cocktail sticks, for example), to make sure no contamination can occur in these areas.
Clean the outside of the refrigerator and the door rubbers with a soft damp cloth.
Clean the rear of the refrigerator at least once per year with a vacuum cleaner so that the condenser and ventilation holes remain clean and the refrigerator is able to function as optimally as possible.
Do not use hard brushes, steel wool, abrasives (such as toothpaste), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, oil, etc.),
boiling water, acid or alkaline product to clean the refrigerator, as this could damage the surface and interior of the refrigerator.
Boiling water and benzene could deform or damage plastic components.

DEFROSTING
The freezer section of this appliance is free from frost – no frost. If used correctly, no ice will be formed.
If an ice layer is created, after all, defrost the freezer section when the ice layer has reached a thickness of 3 mm. Remove all products from the freezer section. Store the frozen products in a cool location, packaged in newspapers and blankets. Remove the plug from the socket and keep the door of the cooler section closed while defrosting the freezer section.
Defrost the freezer section Defrosting can be accelerated by placing a tray with hot water in the freezer section. Do not use sharp metal objects to scrape the freezer section clean, use a plastic ice scraper.
Clean and dry the freezer section. Insert the plug in the socket and set the thermostat to the required setting. Place the frozen products back in the freezer section once it has reached the required temperature.
Warning: Never remove ice with sharp objects, defrosting sprays, a hair dryer, a heater or something similar.
This could lead to unsafe situations and cause irreparable damage to the appliance

REPLACING THE LED LAMP
This appliance has been provided with a LED lamp. This lamp lasts for a longer period of time. When the LED lamp in the appliance is broken, you are not able to replace it yourself. Contact the Tomado service department.

RESOLVING FAILURES YOURSELF

plug is properly inserted into the socket.
Check if there has been a power failure in the house.
Check the plug.
Check the fuse in the group box.
The temperature in the refrigerator is not cold enough| Check that the refrigerator is not overfilled.
Check that the interior temperature corresponds with the set temperature.
Is the appliance located in direct sunlight or near a heat source?
Check that the ambient temperature corresponds with the climate class of the appliance.
Are the doors of the appliance opened regularly? As a result of the air humidity in the surrounding area, a lot of humidity may accumulate in the appliance when the doors are opened frequently.
The temperature in the refrigerator is too cold| Increase the temperature of the appliance.
The lowest temperature should only be used for quick freeze and should preferably be set
2 hours before the food is placed in the appliance. If not, it is possible that the temperature of the appliance gets below 0°C, because the compressor is continuously active.
The refrigerator smells/has a nasty odor| Check if it contains food that has passed its use-by date or if it contains any opened packaging.
Check whether anything has leaked on the shelves, in the compartments, and in the drawers of the refrigerator. If necessary, remove drawers to be able to check everything properly.
If something has leaked and has not been cleaned, this could eventually lead to nasty smells.
Check that the defrost water drain is not blocked and/or the receptacle for defrost water at the rear is not full.
The doors do not close properly| Check that there is nothing between the doors that prevents them from closing.
Check that the door compartments and shelves are placed properly.
Check that the door rubbers are properly placed and are not turned or torn.
Check that the appliance is level.

During normal use of the cooling appliance, different types of noises can occur that do not have any effect on the correct operation of the appliance.
Noises that can be heard during normal use of the appliance are caused by the operation of the thermostat, compressor (activation), cooling system (shrinkage and expansion of the material under the influence of temperature differences and flow of cooling liquid).

Contact Tomado customer service.
LED 1 and LED 3 are flashing| Temperature sensor freezer section defective| Contact Tomado customer service.
LED 1 and LED 5 are flashing| Automatic defrosting sensor defective| Contact Tomado customer service.
LED 1 and LED 4 are flashing| Ambient temperature sensor defective| Contact Tomado customer service.

RECYCLING

This symbol means that this product should not be disposed of with regular household waste (2012/19/EU). Observe the rules that apply in your country for the separate collection of electric and electronic products. Correct disposal of the product prevents negative consequences for the environment and for public health. The packaging material of this product can be recycled 100%, return the packaging material separately.

ORDERING ACCESSORIES
Go to www.tomado.com/support to purchase accessories or spare parts.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

A 24-month warranty is provided for this product. Your warranty is valid if the product has been used in accordance with the user instructions and for the purpose for which it was made. Also, the original proof of purchase must be submitted, stating the date of purchase, the name of the retailer, and the item number of the product. For extensive  warranty information, you are referred to our website: www.tomado.com/support

Tomado Electric Appliances
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6920 AD Duiven
The Netherlands
support@tomado.com
www.tomado.com
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Documents / Resources

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References

• Tomado Elektrische Apparaten - Vertrouwd sinds 1923
• Tomado Elektrische Apparaten - Vertrouwd sinds 1923
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