FORTE F10TFRAESWW 24 Inch Top Mount Refrigerator User Manual

FORTE F10TFRAESWW 24 Inch Top Mount Refrigerator

USER MANUAL / MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Use and care manual. Important safeguards. This product is for domestic use only.

APPLIANCE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the wards” DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.

• Danger means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in severe personal injury or death.
• Warning means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death.
• Caution means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, or property or equipment damage.

All safety messages will alert you to what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

PROP. 65 WARNING FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

WARNING: Cancer And Reproductive Harm

• www.p65warnings.ca.gov

REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS

FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT GAS

• DANGER – Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. DO NOT use mechanical devices to defrost the refrigerator. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing.
• DANGER – Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing
• CAUTION – Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Consult the repair manual/owner’s guide before attempting to service this product. All safety precautions must be followed.
• CAUTION – Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of property under federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.
• CAUTION – Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing; Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Before the beverage cooler is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the beverage cooler, follow basic precautions, including the following:

DANGER

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord
• Replace all panels before operating
• It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your beverage cooler, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain
• Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected.
• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet
• Unplug the appliance or disconnect the power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or death.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this material. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

Warning

• Use two or more people to move and install the appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other injuries.
• To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 55°F (13°C) and below 90ºF (32 °C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or sunlight.
• The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.
• The appliance must be installed with all electrical, water and drain connections under state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 60 Hz), properly grounded under the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required.
• Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the appliance.
• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.
• The appliance needs to be levelled to work properly. You may need to make several adjustments to level it.
• All installations must be under local plumbing code requirements.
• Make certain that the pipes are not pinched kinked or damaged during installation.
• Check for leaks after connection.
• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance
• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage or discolour the interior.
• Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Freezer Door Bins (2)
2. Refrigerator Door Bins
3. Refrigerator Door Gallon Bin
4. Freezer Shelf (1)
5. Freezer Temperature Control Knob
6. LED Interior Light
7. Refrigerator Temperature Control Knob
8. Refrigerator Shelves (2)
9. Glass Crisper Cover
10. Crisper Bin (2)
11. Leveling Leg

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 vapours 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.

• Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:

  • 2 Refrigerator Shelves
  • 2 Vegetable Crisper
  • 1 Glass Crisper Cover
  • 1 Freezer Shelf
  • 1 Instruction Manual

• 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.

• Remark: The shelf and door rack is moveable, during testing without the shelf and door rack.
  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 levelling legs at the bottom of the unit.

• ALLOW 5 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 Avanti Products service centre.

Electrical Connection

Warning

• Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized product service centre.
• 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.
• This appliance requires a standard 115Volts~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.
• The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.
• I puntaight outfit the re placed the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

EXTENSION CORD
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this unit. However, if you must use an extension cord it is 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 is 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.

OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE

Temperature Control Panels

Setting the Temperature Control

• The cold storage temperature control button is located at the top of the cold room, press the “SET” key, and you can adjust the temperature of the cold storage; (The refrigeration temperature control button is located at the top of the refrigerator compartment. Press the “SET” button to adjust the refrigerator temperature;)
• The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature control button to “5” and run for at least 2 hours before putting food inside. This will ensure the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in.
• The range of the REFRIGERATOR temperature control is from position “1” the warmest to “5” the coldest. Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “3” should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use.
• The first time you plug in and turn the unit on, adjust the temperature control knob to “MAX” in the freezer compartment and ” MAX” in the refrigerator compartment and run for at least 4 hours before placing foods inside. This will ensure the freezer cabinet is thoroughly chilled and the refrigerator compartment will be stabilized before food is placed. Then return the selector to the “MED” position in the freezer compartment and “3” in the refrigerator compartment.
• Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “3” in the refrigerator compartment and “MED” in the freezer compartment will distribute the cold air equally between both compartments which should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use. If you at any time want to distribute a larger amount of cold air to the freezer for example if a large amount of food has been added to the freezer, simply move the controller to the “MAX ” position until the desired temperature has been attained then return the controller to the “MED” position.
• If you at any time want to distribute a larger amount of cold air to the refrigerator section, for example, to quickly cool down if a large amount of fresh food has been added, simply move the controller in the freezer to the “MIN” position until the desired temperature has been attained and then return the controller to the “MED” position.

NOTE

• IF THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, HAS LOST POWER, OR IS TURNED OFF, YOU MUST WAIT 3 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE UNIT. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO RESTART BEFORE THIS TIME DELAY, THE REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER WILL NOT START.

NOTE
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR WHERE THE TEMPERATURE WILL DROP BELOW 50°F (13°C) OR RISE ABOVE 110ºF (43°C). THE COMPRESSOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. FOR INSTALLATIONS WHERE THE TEMPERATURES WILL DROP BELOW 50° SET THE FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE “COLDEST” SETTING. THIS WILL IMPROVE THE OPERATIONS OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.

Freezing Fresh Foods

• Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of freezing the food or storing the frozen foods.
• This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded. Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored under the frozen foods manufacturer’s instructions for a three-star frozen food storage compartment or home freezer.
• Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.
• Carefully select the food you intend to freeze, it should be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing.
• Use correct packaging and wrap it tight.
• The packaging should be airtight and shouldn’t leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration of foods.
• Foils and bags should be soft enough to tightly wrap around the foods. When preparing foods to be frozen, consider sanitary precautions.
• Mark packages with the following data: kind and amount of foods and the date of loading. The food must be frozen as quickly as possible. If the loading amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods.

Changing the Reversible Door

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-reversing process.
• All parts removed must be saved to do re-installation of the door.
• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.

CAUTION: To avoid injury, we recommend someone assist you during the door reversal process.

1. Unscrew the top hinge cover and then unscrew the top hinge. Then lift the upper door and place it on a soft pad to avoid scratches and damage.
2. Remove the top left screw cover.
3. Unscrew the middle hinge. Lift the refrigerator door and place it in a safe place to protect it from damage and scratches.
4. Move the shaft sleeve and pinhole plug from the left side to the right side.
5. Move the middle hinge hole covers from the left side to the right side.
6. Unscrew the bottom hinge. Then remove the adjustable feet from both.
7. Transfer the lower door to the property position. Replace both adjustable feet.
8. Move the bottom hinge hole covers from the left side to the right side.
9. Make the middle hinge reverse the direction 180°, then transfer it to the left property position. Make the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower door, then tighten the bolts.
10. Place the upper door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seal transfers it to the left property position. Make the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower door, then tighten the bolts.
11. Place the top left cover on the right side and affix it with a screw.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance This refrigerator-freezer has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The unit is delivered to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse the opening direction, please call the service for reversal instructions.

Cleaning Your Appliance

• Unplug the unit, and remove the food and baskets.
• Wash the inside with warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
• Wash the baskets with a mild detergent solution.
• The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.

CAUTION
Failure to unplug the refrigerator freezer could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your refrigerator-freezer if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period, you need to take the proper steps to protect your food.

Vacation Time
Short vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than three weeks. Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary

Moving Your Appliance

• Remove all the food.
• Securely tape down all loose items inside your unit.
• Turn the levelling screws up to the base to avoid damage.
• Tape the door shut.
• Be sure the unit stays in the upright position during transportation.

Energy Saving Tips

• The unit 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 unit. Overloading the unit 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 unit. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.
• 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.

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?
You can solve many common refrigerator-freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refrigerator Warranty

Your REFRIGERATOR has been inspected and tested and is warranted subject to the following for 12 months from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and materials. During this period, we undertake to repair or replace any defective part which was originally defective in our opinion. This warranty is null and void if the appliance is used for commercial purposes. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SYSTEM PARTS AS LISTED In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, FORTÉ Appliances will pay for replacement parts and repair labour costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the system. These parts are compressor, evaporator, condenser, dryer, and connecting tubing.

This warranty is valid only when

1. This appliance has not been opened or tampered with by any unauthorized person.
2. The appliance is brought to and taken from the retailer at the customer’s cost and risk.
3. The warranty card and Cash Memo duly signed by the authorized retailer are present with the complaint.
4. The appliance has been installed, used and maintained under the instruction manual.

The warranty does NOT apply to:

1. Damages due to chipping, peeling of coating and denting.
2. Breakage or damage to components made of Bakelite, plastic materials, rubber parts and cord.
3. Normal wear and tear of parts.
4. Damage resulting from accident, mishandling or negligence on the part of the customer. Liability for consequential loss or damage is neither accepted nor implied.

FORTÉ Appliances will not pay for:

1. Service calls to correct the installation of your refrigerator, to instruct you how to use your refrigerator, to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing, to replace light bulbs, or to replace water filters other than as noted above.
2. Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
3. Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, or use of products not approved by FORTÉ Appliances
5. Any food loss due to product failure.
6. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
7. Replacement parts or repair labour costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.
8. Travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas.
9. Any labour costs for the replacement of the water filter during the limited warranty period.

• 1870 Bath Avenue, Suite 3
• Brooklyn, NY 11214
• Tel: 718.249.121
• [email protected] 
• www.forteappliances.com

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