Midea MDRB438FG Multi-Door Refrigerator User Manual

Midea MDRB438FG Multi-Door Refrigerator User Manual

MODEL: MDRB438FG SERIES
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Warning:
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Consult with your dealer or manufacturer for details.

Dear user
THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of this high-quality Midea product. Your Midea refrigerator is designed for reliable, trouble-free performance.

For future reference, please record your product model and serial number on the back of the product or above the compressor compartment on the right.

Model Number __
Serial Number ___

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

To prevent injury to the user or other persons and property damage, these instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions may cause harm or damage, including death.

The level of risk is shown by the following indications.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Risk of fire / Flammable Materials

WARNING

• 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.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• The appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstructions.
• 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.
• WARNING: Please dispose of the refrigerator according to local regulations since it uses flammable blowing gas and refrigerant.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• WARNING: Do not place multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• WARNING: Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
• WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.
• To Prevent Children From Being Entrapped, The Keys Must Be Kept Out Of Reach Of Children And Not In The Vicinity Of Chest Freezer (Or Refrigerator) (suitable for products with locks).

DANGER

• Risk of child entrapment. Before you dispose of your old refrigerator or chest freezer:
  -Take off the doors.
  -Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• The refrigerator must be disconnected from mains power before attempting the installation of accessories.
• Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the appliance are flammable. Therefore, when the appliance is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be disposed by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
• For doors or lids fitted with locks, the keys must be kept out of reach of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside.

WARNING

For EU standard:

• 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 supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
• To avoid contamination of food, please observe the following instructions:
  – Opening the door for long periods of time can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
  – Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
  – Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. (Note 1)
  – Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

– If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods of time, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
Notes 1, 2, 3, 4: Please confirm whether it is applicable according to your product.

• For a freestanding appliance: this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
• Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons.
• This product contains a light sources of energy efficiency class (F).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
–www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

PROPER DISPOSAL

WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Before you dispose of your old chest freezer or refrigerator:

• Remove the door or lid so that children cannot hide or get trapped inside your old appliance.
• Leave any shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or brain damage.

IMPORTANT:
Flammable gas and refrigerant used. It is the consumer’s responsibility to comply with Federal and Local regulations when disposing of this product. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA-certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.

ELECTRICITY-RELATED WARNINGS

• Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the refrigerator. Please firmly grasp the plug and pull out from the socket.
• To ensure safe use, do not damage the power cord or use the power cord when it is damaged or worn.
• Please use a dedicated power socket; the power socket shall not be shared with other electrical appliances.

• The power cord should be firmly contacted with the socket, otherwise fire may be caused.
• Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the power socket is equipped with a reliable grounding line.
• Please turn off the valve of leaking gas and open the doors and windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable substances. Do not unplug the refrigerator and other electrical appliances considering that spark may cause a fire.

• Do not use electrical appliances on top of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNINGS RELATED TO PLACING ITEMS

• Do not place flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items in the refrigerator to prevent damages to the product or fire accidents.
• Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to avoid fire.

• This product is a household refrigerator and is only suitable for the storage of food. According to national standards, a household refrigerator shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs or biological products.
• Do not store beer, beverages or other fluids contained in bottles or enclosed containers in the freezing chamber of the refrigerator, otherwise the bottles or enclosed containers may crack due to freezing and cause damages.

WARNINGS FOR USE

• Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist.

• A damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid danger.

• The gaps between refrigerator door and body are small. Do not place your hands in these areas to prevent squeezing your fingers. Please be gentle when opening the refrigerator door to avoid articles falling out.

• Do not pick up food or containers with wet hands in the freezing chamber when the refrigerator is running, especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite.

• Do not allow children to enter or climb inside the refrigerator to prevent that children are sealed in the refrigerator or injured by the falling refrigerator.

• Do not spray or wash the refrigerator; do not place the refrigerator in moist places easy to be splashed with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the refrigerator considering that objects may fall when opening the door, and accidental injuries might be caused.

• Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not connect the refrigerator to power supply within five minutes to prevent damages to the compressor due to successive starts.

ENERGY WARNINGS

1. Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when set for an extended period of time below the cold end of the temperature range for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.
2. Sparkling beverages shall not be stored in a freezing chamber or a lower temperature compartment. Certain drinks (such as ice water) shall not be too cold for drinking.
3. Do not exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food-freezer and frozenfood storage compartments or cabinets.
4. Prevent an undue rise in temperature of frozen food while defrosting the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
5. A rise in temperature of frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning can shorten the storage life.

DISPOSAL

Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are flammable. Therefore, when the refrigerator is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be disposed by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.

When the refrigerator is scrapped, disassemble the doors, and remove gaskets of door and shelves; place the doors and shelves in a proper place, so as to prevent trapping children.

Correct Disposal of this product:

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They take this product in for environmental safe recycling.

2. PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATOR

2.1 PLACEMENT

• Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom pads, foam pads and tapes inside of the refrigerator; tear off the protective film on the doors and the refrigerator body.

• Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the refrigerator in moist or wet places to prevent rust or reduction of the insulating effect.

• Do not spray or wash the refrigerator; do not place the refrigerator in moist places easy to be splashed with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator.

• The refrigerator is placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the floor must be flat and sturdy (rotate left or right to adjust the wheel for levelling if unstable).

• The space on top of the refrigerator shall be greater than 30cm, and the refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a distance of more than 10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

• Spare enough space for convenient opening of doors and drawers according to the statement of the distributor.

The measurements in the above table may differ, depending on the measuring method.

NOTE
This refrigerator needs to be installed independently and cannot be built-in. Otherwise, it will cause problems such as failure to install, performance and life of the product are reduced. Also, the manufacturer does not provide basic product warranty.

2.2 ENERGY SAVING TIPS

• The appliance 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 down to room temperature before placing it in the appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Food that freezes too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap food properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
• Appliance storage bins should not be lined with tin foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.
• 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.

2.3 CHANGING THE LIGHT

• Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons.

The light source in this product is only to be replaced by qualified engineers.

2.4 START TO USE

• Before initial start, keep the refrigerator still for two hours before connecting it to power supply.
• Before placing any fresh or frozen foods, the refrigerator should have run for 2 – 3 hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the ambient temperature is high.

NOTE
This product is not recommended for use with sockets or main switch with A/GFCI function, otherwise it may cause tripping.

1. It does not pose a safety risk when tripped.
2. If tripping persists, it is recommended to replace the socket or main switch without A/GFCI function.

2.5 COMPONENTS

The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor

Refrigerating chamber

• The Refrigerating Chamber is suitable to store of a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages and other food consumed in the short term; suggested storage time 3 to 5 days.
• Cooked food should not be placed in the refrigerating chamber until cooled down to room temperature.
• Food is recommended to be sealed up before placing it into the refrigerator.
• The glass shelves can be adjusted up or down for proper storage space and easy use.

Freezing chamber

• The low temperature freezing chamber may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to store frozen food and making ice.
• The freezing chamber is suitable to store meat, fish, rice balls and other food not to be consumed short-term.
• Chunks of meat are preferably to be divided into small pieces for quick freezing and easy access. Please note that food should be consumed within the shelf life.
• Freezing capacity value is marked on the rating label.

IMPORTANT:
Drawers, food boxes, shelves, etc. placed according to the position in the picture above are the most energy efficient.

NOTE
Storage of too much food during operation after the initial connection to power may adversely affect the freezing effect of the refrigerator. Food stored should not block the air outlet; or otherwise the freezing effect will also be adversely affected

2.6 FUNCTIONS

The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor

Lock and unlock

Mode setting

• Super Freeze mode automatically disabled after 26 hours.
• When setting the Super Cool mode, the refrigerating system will automatically set 2°C.
• When Super Cool mode is exited, the temperature in the refrigerating chamber will automatically return to the previously set temperature.

• When setting the Super Freeze mode, it is automatically set to -24°C. When Super Freeze mode is exited, the freezing chamber will automatically return to the previously set temperature.
• When setting AUTO mode, the refrigerating compartment will is automatically set to 5°C and the freezer compartment is set to -18°C.

Temperature setting of refrigerating compartment

Switching the refrigerator off and on:

Temperature setting of freezing compartment

Storage upon power failure

• In case of power failure, the working mode will be locked and maintained until the power is back.

Door open warning and alarm

• When the door of the refrigerating chamber opens, display and lamp of the compartment light up.
• If the door of the refrigerating chamber is not closed or opened for more than 120 seconds, beep tones will be mitted until the door is closed again.

Fault indication

• The following warnings appearing on the display indicate corresponding faults of the refrigerator. Though the refrigerator may still have cold storage function with the following faults, please contact a maintenance specialist to ensure optimized operation of the appliance.

NOTE
The quick freezing function is designed to maintain the nutritional value of the food in the freezer. It can freeze the food in the shortest time. If a large amount of food is frozen at one time, it is recommended that you turn on the quick freezing function. At this time, the freezing speed is increased, which can quickly freeze the food, effectively lock the nutrition of the food, and facilitate storage.

2.7 LEVELING FEET

1. Precautions before operation: Before making changes the refrigerator must be disconnected from power. Before adjusting the leveling feet, precautions should be taken to prevent any personal injury.
2. Schematic diagram of leveling feet

3) Adjusting procedures:
a. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator.
b. Turn the feet counter-clockwise to lower the refrigerator.
c. Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level.

IMPORTANT:
The picture above is only for reference.
The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor

3. MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATOR

3.1 OVERALL CLEANING

• Dust behind the refrigerator and on the floor must be cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving.
• Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there is no debris. Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
• The interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odors.
• Please turn off the power before cleaning the interior, remove all food, drink, shelves, drawers, etc.
• Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the refrigerator with two tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let it dry naturally before turning on the power.
• For areas that are difficult to clean inside the refrigerator (such as narrow places, gaps or corners), we recommend to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, with some tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterial accumulation in these areas.
• Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors inside the refrigerator or contaminate food.
• Clean the door tray, shelves and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.
• Wipe the outer surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent, etc., and then wipe dry.
• Do not use hard brushes, scouring pads, wire brushes, abrasives (such as toothpaste), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items, which may damage the fridge surface and interior. Boiling water and organic solvents such as benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
• Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to avoid short circuit or affect electrical insulation after immersion.

Unplug the refrigerator for defrosting and cleaning.

3.2 CLEANING DOOR TRAY

The picture above is only for reference.
The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor

Cleaning steps:
a. In order to take off the tray, punch the bottom of right part of the tray several times, then punch the bottom of left part, as shown in the figure.
b. The tray can be easily taken off after it has been loosened.

3.3 DEFROSTING
• The refrigerator is made based on the air-cooling principle and thus has automatic defrosting function. Frost formed due to change of season or temperature may also be manually removed by disconnection of the appliance from power supply or by wiping with a dry towel.

3.4 OUT OF OPERATION

• Power failure: In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, food inside the appliance can be kept for several hours; during the power failure, the times of opening the doors must be reduced, and no more fresh food should be placed into the appliance.
• Long-term non-use: Unplug and clean the appliance and leave the doors open to prevent odors.
• Moving: Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects out, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder, freezing chamber drawers etc. with tape, and tighten the leveling feet; close the doors and fix them with tape. During the move, the appliance must not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be exposed to strong vibration; the inclination during the move should be no more than 45°.

IMPORTANT:
The appliance shall run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of the appliance shall not be interrupted; otherwise the service life may be impaired

4. TROUBLE SHOOTING

The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please call the after- sale service department if the issues are not solved.

5. APPENDIX

Installation Instructions
For refrigerating appliances with climate class
Depending on the climate class, this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperature ranges as specified following table. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. The product may not operate properly at temperatures outside of the specified range. You can find the climate class on the label inside your refrigerator

Effective temperature range
The refrigerator is designed to operate normally in the temperature range specified by its class rating.

NOTE
The cooling performance and power consumption of the refrigerator may be affected by the ambient temperature, the door-opening frequency, and the location of the refrigerator. We recommend adjusting the temperature settings as appropriate.

How to store for best preservation (applicable models only)
Cover food to retain moisture and prevent them from picking up odors from other food. A large pot of food like soup or stew should be divided into small portions and put in shallow containers before being refrigerated. A large cut of meat or whole poultry should be divided into smaller pieces or placed in shallow containers before being refrigerated.

Placement of foods

NOTE
Freeze fresh, undamaged food only. Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which
is already frozen. To prevent food from losing its flavor or drying out, place in airtight containers.

Refrigerator & Freezer Storage Chart
The shelf life depends on temperature and exposure to moisture. Since product dates are not a guide for the safe use of a product, consult this chart and follow these tips.

Milk products

Meat

SPECIAL FOR NEW EUROPEAN STANDARD
The ordered parts in the following table can be acquired through service provider

Dear customer

1. If you want to return or replace the product, please contact the store
   where you bought it.
   Remember to bring proof of purchase.

2. If your product breaks down and needs to be repaired, please contact the after-sales service provider. The shortest period for providing after-sales spare parts is 15 working days.

NOTE
The model information in the product database, as well as the model identifier, can be obtained through a weblink scanned by a QR code, if any, on the energy efficiency label of the product.

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References

• Midea - Make yourself at Home - World's Number 1 Appliance Producer
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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