TCL P204SDW Vertical Freezer User Manual

: June 16, 2024
: TCL

Table of Contents

TCL P204SDW Vertical Freezer
Technical detail
Safety information
General safety
Installation
Environment Protection
overview
Daily Use
- Daily use
- Helpful hints and tips
Troubleshooting
References
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TCL P204SDW Vertical Freezer

Please carefully read the operation instructions before powering on, and keep them safe for future reference.
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical detail

Climate type: T
Electric shock resistance: |
Rated voltage: 220-240V~
Rated frequency: 50Hz
Rated current: 1.3A
Refrigerant and charge amount: R600a, 38g
Foam materials :Cyclopentane
Total storage volume : 204L
Group: 7

Safety information

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensu「e that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user’s instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given super vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.
Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lack unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

WARNING! Keep ventilat” 10n 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 other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
- In case of leakage of any flammable gas such as natural gas, it is necessary to close the leaking valve first and open windows for ventilation. Do not unplug the refrigerator connector immediately to prevent the risk of fire of explosion due to an electric spark.
- 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 household 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.
WARNING! All servicing must be carried out by an authorised service agent to not void the warranty.
WARNING! Please check the power cord regularly, if the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person
WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials
WARNING! Do not place multiple portable socket outlets (power boards) or power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
The power cord must not be lengthened.
WARNING! When positioning the appliance ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
Make sure that you have easy access to the mains plug of the appliance.
Do not pull the mains cable.
If the power plug socket 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 nor touch items from the freezer compartment if you hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

Daily use

Do not put hot items on the plastic parts in the appliance.
Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.
Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
Store pre-packed frozen food per the frozen food manufacturer’s instructions.
Appliance·s manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.11
Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

Care and cleaning

Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in te bottom of the appliance.

If there is a freezer compartment.
If there is a fresh-food storage compartment.

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used. Please refer to the warranty card for further information.
In Queensland Australia, the Authorized Service Provider MUST hold a Gas Work Authorization for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers.

Energy saving

Don’t put hot food in the appliance;
Don’t pack food close together as this prevents air from circulating;
Make sure food doesn’t touch the back of the compartment(s);
If electricity goes off, don’t open the door(s);
Don’t open the door(s) frequently;
Don’t keep the door(s) open for too long time;
Don’t set the thermostat to exceeding cold temperatures;
Some accessories, such as drawers, can be removed to get a larger storage volume and lower energy consumption.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses that could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed of according to the appliance regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol Cl are recyclable.
‘Q” The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this il product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging materials
The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging in suitable collection containers to recycle it.

WARNING: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigeration products are still dangerous- even if they sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old appliance, please follow the below instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigeration Product:

Take off the doors
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily come inside.

overview

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Note: The above picture is for reference only. Real appliances probably are different.

Space Requirement

Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight;
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.
It is advisable to keep at least 10mm gap at two sides.

Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: for refrigerating appliances with climate class:

tropical: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C (T);

Location
The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 50 mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet. This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance;

Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

Door Reversal

Tool required: Philips screwdriver, Flat-bladed screwdriver, Hexagonal spanner.

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 the reinstallation of the door
Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system
2 people should handle the unit during assembly.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance

Remove the top right hinge cover.
Undo the screws. Then remove the hinge bracket.
Remove the top left screw cover.
Move the core cover from the left side to the right side. Then lift the upper door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching.
Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.
Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet.
Place the upper door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge.
Insert the hinge bracket and screw it to the top of the unit.
Use a spanner to tighten it if necessary.
Put the hinge cover and the screw cover back
With the doors closed, check that the doors are aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seal is closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge. Re-adjust the levelling feet as needed.
Detach the and the Freezer door gaskets and then attach them after rotating.

Space Requirement

Keep enough space to be able to open the door.
It is advisable to keep at least 10mm gap on each side.

Levelling the unit
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 . TCL-P204SDW-Vertical-Freezer-fig-9

Daily Use

First use Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Temperature and mode setting

The temperature in the cabinet is controlled by the main control board, and the display board shows the current settings and mode. There are five settings to choose.

Temperature and mode setting

The temperature in the cabinet is controlled by the main control board, and the display board shows the current settings and mode. There are five settings to choose.
User self setting mode: press the “SET” key, the LED settings indicator will flash, and the settings can be adjusted at this time. Each time you press this key, the temperature setting cycle will be -14 C, -16 C, -18 C, -20 C, and -22 C. After flashing for 5 seconds, it will be determined. Normally, -18 C is recommended.
Super freezing mode: press and hold the “SET” key for 3S to enter the super freezing mode, and the “super” indicator light is on; Press the ” SET” key for 3S again to exit the quick freezing mode, and the “super” indicator light goes out.

Daily use

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.
The freezing proces lasts 24 hours: during this period do is ad offer onto be tropiate.

Storing frozen food
When first starting up or after a period out of use, before putting the product in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooked). Temperature setting recommendation: -18°C is recommended. Under recommended setting, the best storage time of the freezer is no more than 1 month. The best storage time may be reduced under other settings.

Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, before be used, can be thawed in the fridge compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this case, cooking will take longer.

Ice-cube
This appliance may be equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice cubes.

Helpful hints and tips

Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

the maximum quantity of food that can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period;
only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs:
prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food that is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
lean foods store better and longer than tatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
water ice, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
it is advisable to show the freezing date on each pack to enable you to remove from the freezer compartment, can cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each pack to enable you to keep a tab of the storage time. Hints for storage of frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: me sure unattro ten to sturial transferred to the store early site tre in the shortest possible time;
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 manufacturer.

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

Caution! The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. The danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, the 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 juice from orange peel, butyric acid, and cleansers that contain acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners
Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker of fuse.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For this reason, carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.”
After everything is dry place the appliance back into service.

Door open alarm
If the door is not closed for 90 seconds, an open door alarm will be triggered. 5 LEDs showing the settings will flash. The alarm can be cancelled by pressing the SET key or closing the door.

High-temperature alarm
If the high internal temperature of the appliance is detected, a high- temperature alarm will be triggered. 4 LEDs showing the settings will flash. The alarm can be cancelled by pressing the SET key.

Troubleshooting

Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician of competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.

Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation)

If the malfunction occurs again, contact the Service Center. These data are necessary to help you quickly and correctly. Write the necessary data here, refer to the rating plate

If the malfunction shows again, contact the Service Center. These data are necessary to help you quickly and correctly. Write the necessary data here, refer to the rating plate

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