NUTRIFROST AMAUS-NF-FF2-69IMFS Side by Side Refrigerators with Ice Makers Owner’s Manual

NUTRIFROST AMAUS-NF-FF2-69IMFS Side by Side Refrigerators with Ice Makers

Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
DANGER: Risk of fi re or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

• Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator.
• Ensure that servicing is done by factory authorized service personnel, to minimize product damage or safety issues.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualifi ed person in order to avoid hazard.
• Consult repair manual or owner’s guide before attempting to service this product. All safety precautions must be followed.
• Dispose of properly in accordance with federal or local regulations.
• Follow handling instructions carefully.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a fl ammable propellant in this 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.
CAUTION: Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before throwing away an old appliance:

• Remove the door or lid.
• Leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

DANGER: Do not add a lock to the door or lid. This can cause child entrapment and harm.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities may be different or reduced, or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such persons receive supervision or training to operate the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offi ces 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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current.
This appliance has a cord that has a grounding wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded. If the outlet is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The serial rating plate indicates the voltage and frequency the appliance is designed for.

WARNING – Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

• Consult a qualifi ed electrician or service agent if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
• Do not connect your appliance to extension cords or together with another appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the power cord. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord. Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs) adapters.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LOCATION

• Two people should be used when moving the appliance.
• Remove interior and exterior packaging prior to installation. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a soft, dry cloth and the inside with a lukewarm wet cloth.
• Place the appliance on a fl oor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or near sources of heat, such as a stove or heater, as this can increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance to perform improperly.
• Do not use the appliance near water, for example in a wet basement or near a sink.
• This appliance is intended for household use only. It is not designed for outside installation, including anywhere that is not temperature controlled (garages, porches, vehicles, etc.).
• Before connecting the appliance to a power source, let it stand upright for approximately 6 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.
• Allow 5 cm (2 inches) of space between the back, sides and top of the appliance and all adjacent walls.
• This appliance is intended for free-standing installation only and is not intended to be built into a cabinet or counter. Building in this appliance can cause it to malfunction.

Prop. 65 Warning for California Residents

WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Overview

(Remove away the metal compressor room cover)

This illustration is only for hinting, the detail please check your appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator freezer, follow these basic precautions:

• Read all instructions before using the refrigerator freezer.
• DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.
• Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerator freezers are still dangerous. . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”
• Before you throw away your old refrigerator freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator-freezer.
• Never clean refrigerator-freezer parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other refrigerator freezer. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Before Using Your Appliance
  • Remove the exterior and interior packing.
  • Before connecting the unit to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.
  • Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
• Installation of Your Appliance
  • Place your refrigerator-freezer on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator- freezer when it is fully loaded. To level your refrigerator-freezer, adjust the leveling legs at the bottom of unit.
  • Allow 2 inches of space between the back and sides of the unit, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.
  • Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the refrigerator- freezer not to perform properly.
  • Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.
  • Plug the unit into an exclusive properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized products service center.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
• Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
• This appliance requires a standard 115/120 Volt AC ~/60Hz electrical ground outlet with three-prong. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. When a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
• The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.
• The appliance should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the appliance. This provides the best performance and also prevent overloading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated. Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. When moving the appliance, be careful not to damage the power cord.

EXTENSION CORD
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL-Listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 10 amperes.

SURGE PROTECTOR
Most electrical appliances use a series of electric control boards to operate. These boards are very susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or destroyed.

If the appliance is going to be used in an area or if your city / country is prone to power surges / outages; it is suggested that you use a power surge protector for all electrical devices/appliances you use. The surge protector that you select must have a surge block high enough to protect the appliance it is connected to. If you have any questions regarding the type and size of surge protector needed contact a licensed electrician in your area.
Damages due to power surges are not considered a manufacturer-covered defect and will void your product warranty.

Installation

Product accessories

Remove the doors

Tool required: Philips screwdriver, Flat bladed screwdriver. :

• 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 removing 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.
• It’s better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

1. Unscrew hinge cover by Philips screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the harness.
3. Unscrew top hinge.
4. There is a water pipe connector at the bottom of the refrigerator freezer. Remove it from the protective cover and disconnect from the water pipe, and remember to pull the water pipe out of the lower hinge.
5. Lift the door and place it on a soft pad. Then remove another door as same process.
6. Unscrew bottom hinges.
7. After the appliance is positioned, install the doors as reversed process.

Daily Use

Important!
How to install the water filter and water pipe

1. Before installing, the filter should be rinsing with water for 5 minutes or 5L of water to ensure that the toner in the filter is rinsed clean.
2. Open the refrigerator door and take out the crispers.
3. Take out the rubber plugs on both sides of the water box.
4. Take out the water filter from the accessory bag, insert the connectors on both sides of the filter, then connect the water pipe and clamp into the anti-slip clips (pay attention to the direction of the filter arrow)
5. Assemble the water filter parts with retaining bracket above the water box, and connect the water pipes of water box with water filter.
6. Take off the rubber plug. Connect the water pipe part to the main valve on the compressor cover with connector, and remember to insert the anti-slip clips, then connect the end of the water pipe  with the nut to the water source.

Caution!

INCORPORATED ICE- MAKERS are to be installed only by the manufacturer or its service agent.
WARNING : Connect to potable water supply only.

• The external water source must be clean and the water pressure should be 30~100 psi to guarantee proper working.
• The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
• Check the water pipe connection, check whether there are any other things inside the ice making machine and ice storage box.
• After accessing the water source, open the faucet and check whether there is leakage between the faucet and the connecting pipe. If there is leakage, check the connection of the pipe.
• Select the water function, use a large cup to press the dispenser, keep the water exhausting for 5 minutes until the water is clean and smooth, during the process the water taken out is not drinkable.
• Select the function of taking ice and breaking ice, use a large cup to press the dispenser, and check the normal operation of the internal motor through the sound judgment.
• Wait for 3 minutes and check whether the water inlet valve of the refrigerator, the water pipe connectors and water filter are leaking or not.

Using the Control Panel

Buttons

• A) Press to adjust temperature of freezer compartment (left side) from – 14°C(7 °F to -22°C(-8 °F). You can keep pressing this button a for 3 seconds to switch the temperature display between°Cto°F .

• B)  Press to adjust temperature of fridge compartment (right side) from 2°C (35°F) to 8°C (47°F)

• C ) Press to select running mode from SUPER COOLING , SUPER FREEZERI  , SMART ECO and USER’S SETTING (no symbol in display).
  Press 3 SEC. button and hold for 3 seconds to lock other bottons.
  Press it and hold for 3 second to unlock other bottons.

• D ) Press the ice off button to control the ice maker. If you want to close the ice maker, press this button, then the product will stop making ice until you press this button again. “ change your water filter”.
  In general, you should need the water filter every 6 months to ensure the highest water quality. After half a year, the display icon will be lit up for reminding you should replace a new water filter.You can purchase a new water filter from the retailer where you buy the refrigerator or the after-sales system. After you finish replacing a new water filter inside the refrigerator, you should Press this button and hold for 3s, the display icon will be extinguished, and the water filter will be reset.

• E ) Press this button to receive cubed ice. You can press this button to choose the type of ice to be dispensed.

• F ) Press this button to receive crush ice. You can press this button to choose the type of ice to be dispensed.

• G ) Press this button to receive cooling water. You can press this button to choose cooling water to be dispensed.

Note!

• When the freezer door is opened or child lock is on, the dispenser will not work. you need to close the door or unlock the child lock to receive the cubed ice, crushed ice, cooling water you want.
• You don’t need ice, turn the function off to save energy.(see ice off above)
• If water is not dispensed or dispensed slowly, you need to replace the water filter because it may become clogged.
• Some areas have large amounts of lime in the water, which causes the water filter to clog more quickly.

Display

1. SMART mode, the refrigerator sets the temperature of two compartments automatically according to internal temperature and ambient temperature.
2. ECO mode, the refrigerator runs in lowest energy consumption setting.
3. SUPER COOLING cools the fridge compartment to the lowest temperature for approx. 2.5 hours. Then the temperature set before super mode is automatically restored.
4. SUPER FREEZING cools the freezer compartment to the lowest temperature for approx. 50 hours. Then the temperature set before super mode is automatically restored.
5. LOCK , the symbol will light on if buttons are locked.
6. Display the setting temperature of freezer compartment.
7. Display the setting temperature of fridge compartment.
8. ICE OFF mode, the symbol will light on when you touch the D button to close the ice maker, it means the refrigerator will stop making ice any more.
9. REMIND CHANGING WATER FILTER mode, the symbol will light on when the water filter has been used for 6 months to remind you replace a new water filter in time. Until you replace a new filter and keep press the D button for 3s, the symbol will be extinguished.

Door Open Alarm
If one door keeps open for 60 seconds, periodical alarm will be arisen until the door is closed.

NOTES:

• ECO mode : Select this mode when you want to save power.
• Super cooling mode : This mode allows you to cool foods quickly and will be automatically deactivated after 2.5 hours of operation.
• Super freezing mode : This mode allows you to freeze foods quickly and will be automatically deactivated after 50 hours of operation.

Door open alarm

• When any door is left open or not closed completely for about 60 seconds, the appliance will sound an alarm. Close the fridge door then the alarm will stop.
• If the door is not well closed, then the alarm will sound 5 timesevery 30 seconds untill the doors are well closed.
• If doors are open for 10 continuous minutes without closing, the internal LED light would be turned off automatically.

Child safety lock
This function is designed to prevent children from operating the appliance.

• To activate the function, press and hold LOCK 3s for about 3 seconds. The lock indicator light will illuminate indicating the safety lock function is activated.
• To deactivate the function, press and hold LOCK 3s for about 3 seconds. The unlock indicator light will illuminate indicating the safety lock function is deactivated.

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 so as 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.

How to use the dispenser?
You can get cubed ice, crushed ice and cooling water by pressing the paddle switch, which is selected by displaying the operation panel;
Note! If the paddle switch is pressed continuously for more than 3 minutes, the dispenser will stop working to protect the electrical components. If you need more cooling water or ice, you can release the paddle switch and press it again to get more water or ice as you want.

Get cooling water
Select the cooling water mode , place the cup in the middle of the paddle switch, press the paddle  switch to receive water, and stop pressing the paddle switch after taking an appropriate amount of water, and the water will stop flowing automatically.

Note!

• Wait for 2 seconds before taking the cup away to avoid the water splash out.
• If cooler water is needed, fill the glass with ice before taking;
• If more than 800ml of water is taken at one time, water with high temperature may be taken out. In this case, it is recommended to wait half an hour for a cold drink;

Get ice
Select the cube ice mode or crushed ice mode  to get ice type as you want.
Place the cup in the middle of the paddle switch, press the paddle switch to receive ice, and stop pressing the paddle switch after taking an appropriate amount of ice, and the ice will stop flowing automatically.

Note!

• Wait for 2 seconds before taking the cup away to avoid the ice splash out.
• To prevent ice from falling out of the cup, place the cup as close to the dispenser outlet as possible.
• When taking ice, the internal motor runs to churn ice and break ice, which may produce some noise.
• After taking ice, please use it as soon as possible to avoid melting ice.

Important!
This section tells you how to avoid most issues you would happen. We recommend that you read through them carefully before using the appliance.

1. When taking water for the first time or not taking water for a long time, please take out 1~2L of water and pour it away;
2. When using the ice maker for the first time or not using it for a long time, the first box of ice cubes  should not be used;
3. It is recommended to use a cup with a diameter of more than 70mm to take water and ice;
4. Do not use fragile containers to take ice cubes, so as to avoid damage caused by broken containers;
5. Do not put your hands or tools into the opening part of the distributor, so as to avoid causing failure to the internal mechanism;
6. Do not pull the paddle switch too much force, so as to avoid the failure of the paddle switch;
7. The ice maker automatically makes ice without manual operation. When the ice storage box is filled with ice (about 1.6kg), the ice maker automatically stops making ice;
8. In the smart mode, the daily ice production capacity of the refrigerator is about 1.2kg;
9. When the freezer door is open, the ice water distributor is locked and cannot carry out water or ice;
10. When the freezer door is open, if the ice maker is performing the making ice procedure, some ice will fall into the ice storage box.
11. If the ice is not discharged smoothly, please check whether the ice outlet of the distributor is blocked by ice. If so, clean up the ice before taking it;
12. After the refrigerator is powered on in the first time, turn on the ice maker, the ice maker will start making ice about 10 hours later;
13. During the process of using, you may hear the sound of water valve opening, water flowing and ice falling, which is normal;
14. If you are on vacation or do not need ice cubes for a long time, please turn off the ice making  function and take out the ice cubes in the ice box to avoid the ice cubes become frozen together to block the outlet.
15. In case of power failure, please clean the food in the refrigerator in time, and clean the ice in the ice storage box to avoid ice melting.
16. Do not eat the ice cubes when they have odor. Check if the filter has expired or if there are unsealed foods with pungent odor in the refrigerator.

How to clean and care the dispenser?
Use a soft towel to clean the refrigerator and ensure to disconnect the power supply before cleaning it. Please use clean water when cleaning, do not use benzene, diluent, sodium hypochlorite, abrasive, bleach and other chemical reagents. Do not spray detergent directly on the display screen, otherwise the printed text on the display screen may fall off.

1. Take down the water box of the distributor regularly and pour out the water inside, and wipe it clean.

2. Clean the ice storage box regularly
   If the ice is not used for a long time or the freezer door is frequently opened, the ice in the ice storage box may melt and became frozen together, which makes the distributor outlet blocked. The ice in the ice storage box needs to be removed manually.
   When cleaning the ice storage box, it is necessary to turn off the ice maker function to avoid the ice falling into the refrigerator or the floor.

3. How to assemble and disassemble the ice storage box
   Grasp the ice storage box with both hands on the buckle, lift the ice storage box up about 10mm with a little force, and then drag the ice storage box out of the fixed buckle;

After taking out the ice storage box, take out the internal ice manually and carefully, and then clean with clean water.
After cleaning the ice storage box, install it as reversed process.

Note!

• Do not use acid, chemical solvents (alcohol, dishwashing liquid) and other scrubbing;
• After cleaning, it is necessary to dry the ice box thoroughly before installing in the refrigerator to avoid ice freezing;
• Use a clean towel to clean the ice outlet, do not press the internal structure with too much force to avoid damaging the internal mechanism;
• Do not place anything else in the ice outlet to avoid blocking the ice outlet;
• Do not allow child to climb on the refrigerator, or it may fall down to hurt people.
• Do not put your fingers, hands, or any other unsuitable objects in the ice chute or ice bucket. This can cause personal injury or material damage.

Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the freezer 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 ice-cube to produce ice.

Accessories
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

Positioning the door balconies
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door balconies can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follows: gradually pull the balcony in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

Temperature setting recommendation

Daily use Position different food in different compartments according to be below table

Impact on Food Storage

• Under Recommended setting, the best storage time of fridge is no more than 3 days
• Under Recommended setting, the best storage time of freezer is no more than 1 month.
• The best storage time may reduce under other settings.

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 which 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 which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
• Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary;
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen;
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator;
• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:

• Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the vegetable drawer.
• For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc…: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawers) provided.
• butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
• Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door.
• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.

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. 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, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors 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 the juice form orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser 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.
• After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning properly, you could follow below tips to check the appliance before calling for service.

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 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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