TESLA RF5100FMB Side By Side Refrigerator Freezer User Manual

TESLA RF5100FMB Side By Side Refrigerator Freezer

SAFETY WARNINGS

• THIS appliance is intended to be used in households 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 on the appliance.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regulators for it use flammable blowing gas and refrigerant.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• DO not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
• Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
  • Take off the doors.
  • Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• THE refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of electrical supply before attempting the installation of accessory.
• 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.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduce physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning 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.
• THE necessity that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside .
• TO avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:
  • Opening the door for long periods 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 48 h; 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.
  • Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes. (note 2)
  • One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food. (note 3)
  • For appliances without a 4-star compartment: this refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs.(note 4)
  • If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance. Note 1,2,3,4:Please confirm whether it is applicable according to your product compartment type.
• FOR a freestanding appliance: this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a builtin appliance.
• ANY replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person.
• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class (F ).

Meaning of safety warning symbols

• This is a prohibition symbol. Any incompliance with instructions marked with this symbol may result in damage to the product or endanger the personal safety of the user.
• This is a warning symbol. It is required to operate in strict observance of instructions marked with this symbol; or otherwise damage to the product or personal injury may be caused.
• This is a cautioning symbol. Instructions marked with this symbwol require special caution Insufficient caution may result in slight or moderate injury, or damage to the product.

This manual contains lots of important safety information which shall be observed by the users.

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 it from the socket directly.
• 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 and the power socket shall not be shared with other electrical appliances. The power plug should be firmly contacted with the socket or else fires might 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 the leaking gas and then open the doors and windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable gases. Do not unplug the refrigerator and other electrical appliances considering that spark may cause a fire.
• Do not use electrical appliances on the top of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

Warnings for using

• Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist.
• Damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid danger.
• The gaps between refrigerator doors and between doors and refrigerator body are small, be noted not to put your hand in these areas to prevent from squeezing the finger. Please be gentle when open the refrigerator door to avoid falling articles.
• Do not pick foods 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 any child to get into or climb the refrigerator; otherwise suffocation or falling injury of the child may be caused.
• Do not place heavy objects on the top of the refrigerator considering that objectives may fall when close or open the door, and accidental injuries might be caused.
• Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not connect the freezer to power supply within five minutes to prevent damages to the compressor due to successive starts.

Warnings for placement

• Do not put 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 fires.
• The refrigerator is intended for household use, such as storage of foods; it shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs or biological products, etc.
• Do not store beer, beverage or other fluid contained in bottles or enclosed containers in the freezing chamber of the refrigerator; otherwise the bottles or enclosed containers may crack due to freezing to cause damages.

Warnings for energy

1. . Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.
2. The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or in low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as water ices should not be consumed too cold;
3. The need to 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 frozen-food storage compartments or cabinets;
4. The precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
5. The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning could shorten the storage life.

PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATORS

Placement

• Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions, 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 freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating effect.
• Do not spray or wash the refrigerator; do not put 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 ground shall be flat, and sturdy (rotate left or right to adjust the wheel for leveling if unstable).
• The top space of the refrigerator shall be greater than 30cm, and The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance more than 10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.
• Spare enough space for convenient opening of the doors and drawers or statement by the distributor.

Precautions before installation:
Before installation or adjusting of accessories, it shall be ensured that the refrigerator is disconnected from power. Precautions shall be taken to prevent fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.

Leveling feet

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

Leveling door

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

1. Raise the lower door up to the level of the higher door.
2.  Insert the supplied fastener-ring by using plier in the gap between the hinge-grommet and the lower hinge.The number of fasten-rings you will need to insert depends on the gap.

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 person.

Starting to use

• After transportation, please let the product stay for more than 2 hours before turning on the power, otherwise it will lead to a decrease in cooling capacity or a damage to the product.
• Before putting any fresh or frozen foods, the refrigerator shall have run for 2-3 hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the ambient temperature is high.
• Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not connect the freezer to power supply within five minutes to prevent damages to the compressor due to successive starts.

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 the direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading the appliance 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 appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
• Appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminum 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.

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

Key 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 for storage of a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages and other
  food consumed in the short term.

• Cooking foods shall not be put in the refrigerating chamber until cooled to room temperature.

• Foods are recommended to be sealed up before putting into the refrigerator.

• The glass shelves can be adjusted up or down for a 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 foods and making ice.
• The freezing chamber is suitable for storage of meat, fish, rice balls and other foods not to be consumed in short term.
• Chunks of meat are preferably to be divided into small pieces for easy access. Please be noted food shall be consumed within the shelf time.
• 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. Foods stored shall not block the air outlet; or otherwise the freezing effect will also be adversely affected.

FUNCTION

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

Screen

1. Radar icon
2. Refrigerating icon
3. Freezing icon
4. OFF icon
5. Lock/Unlock icon
6. Temperature display area
7. Super cool icon
8. AUTO icon
9. Super freezing icon

Control buttons

• Refrigerating button
• Freezing button
• Mode button
• Lock/Unlock button

Operation instructions

1. Display
   When electrifying the refrigerator,, the display screen will total display for 3 seconds. Meanwhile, the starting-up bell rings and then the screen enters the normal display of the operation. The first time for using the refrigerator, the default set temperature of refrigerating chamber and freezing chamber is 5° C/-18 °C respectively. When the error occurs, the display shows the error code (see next page); during normal running, the display shows the set temperature of the refrigerating chamber or freezing chamber. Under normal circumstances, if there is no operation on the display panel or door opening action within 30s, then the display is lock, and the sate goes out.

2. Lock /unlock
   In the unlocked state, long press the lock button for 3 seconds, and enter the lock state, The logo goes out and a buzzer sounds, it means the display panel is locked, at this time, button operation cannot be implemented; In the locked state, long press the lock button for 3 seconds, enter the unlocked state The logo lights up and buzzer sounds, it means the display panel is unlocked, at this time, button
   operation can be implemented;

3. The temperature setting of the refrigerating chamber
   Press the temperature adjusting button of the refrigerating chamber to change the setting temperature of refrigerating chamber, and then each time a press of temperature adjusting button of the refrigerating chamber, the temperature will be reduced1 by °C; The temperature setting range for refrigerating chamber is 2-8 °C. When the temperature is 2 °C, press the button again, and the temperature of refrigerating chamber will be set at 8 °C, and it circulates accordingly.

4. The temperature setting of the freezing chamber
   Press the temperature adjusting button of the freezing chamber to change the setting temperature of the freezing chamber and then each time a press of temperature adjusting button of the freezing chamber, the temperature will be reduced 1°C;The temperature setting range for the freezing chamber is -24°C ~ -16°C). When the temperature is-24°C, press the button again, and the temperature of the freezing chamber will be set at -16°C, and it circulates again and again.

5. Mode setting
   When the super cool mode is set, the temperature of the refrigerating chamber will automatically set at 2°C; Super cool exits for 6h. Exit super cool mode, the temperature of the refrigerating chamber will automatically return back to the temperature set before super cool mode.When the super freezing mode is set, the temperature of freezing chamber will automatically set at -24°C; Super freezing exits for 24h . Exit super freezing mode temperature of the freezing chamber will automatically return back to temperature set before super freezing mode. When vacation mode is set, temperature of freezing chamber will be automatically set at -18°C; the temperature of the refrigerating chamber will be automatically set at 5°C. Recommended setting: refrigerating chamber 4°C, freezing chamber -18°C.
   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 the user turn on the quick-freezing function and put the food in. At this time, the freezing speed of the freezer compartment is increased, which can quickly freeze the food, effectively lock the nutrition of the food, and facilitate storage.

6. Storage upon power failure
   In case of power failure, the instant working state will be locked and maintained till re-electrification.

7. 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, the user shall contact a maintenance specialist for maintenance, so as to ensure the optimized operation of the appliance.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE APPLIANCE

Overall cleaning

• Dust behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving.
• Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there are 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 odor.
• Please turn off the power before cleaning the interior, and remove all foods, drinks .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 in the refrigerator (such as narrow sandwiches, gaps or corners), it is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, combined with some auxiliary tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterials accumulation in these areas.
• Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors in the interior of the refrigerator or contaminated food.
• Clean the bottle frame, 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, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives (such as toothpastes), 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 circuits or affect electrical insulation after immersion.

Please unplug the refrigerator for defrost and cleaning.

Cleaning of door tray

• According to the direction arrow in the figure below, use both hands to squeeze the tray, and push it upward, then you can take it out.
• After washing the tray having been taken out, you can adjust its installing height in accordance with your requirement.

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

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.

Out of operation

• Power failure: In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, foods inside the appliance can be kept for several hours; during the power failure, the times of door opening shall be reduced, and no more fresh food shall be put into the appliance.
• Long-time nonuse: The appliance shall be unplugged and then cleaned; then the doors are left open to prevent odor.
• Moving: Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects inside out, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder, freezing chamber drawers and etc. with tape, and tighten the leveling feet; close the doors and fix them with tape. During moving, the appliance shall not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be vibrated; the inclination during movement shall be no more than 45°.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

You may try to solve the following simple problems by yourself. If they cannot be solved, please contact the after-sales department.

Failed operation

| Check whether the appliance is connected to power or whether the plug is in well contact

Check whether the voltage is too low

Check whether there is a power failure or partial circuits have tripped

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Odor

| Odorous foods shall be tightly wrapped Check whether there is any rotten food Clean the inside of the refrigerator

Long-time operation of the compressor

| Long operation of the refrigerator is normal in summer when the ambient temperature is high

It is not suggestible having too much food in the appliance at the same time Food shall get cool before being put into the appliance

The doors are opened too frequently

Light fails to get lit

| Check whether the refrigerator is connected to power supply and whether the illuminating light is damaged

Have the light replaced by a specialist

Doors cannot be properly closed| The door is stuck by food packages The refrigerator is tilted
Loud noise| Check whether the floor is level and whether the refrigerator is placed stably Check whether accessories are placed at proper locations
Door seal fails to be tight| Remove foreign matters on the door seal

Heat the door seal and then cool it for restoration

(or blow it with an electrical drier or use a hot towel for heating)

Water pan overflows

| There is too much food in the chamber or food stored contains too much water, resulting in heavy defrosting

The doors are not closed properly, resulting in frosting due to entry of air and increased water due to defrosting

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Hot housing

| Heat dissipation of the built-in condenser via the housing, which is normal. When housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature and storage of too much food, it is recommended to provide sound ventilation to facilitate heat dissipation.

Surface condensation

| Condensation on the exterior surface and door seals of the refrigerator is normal when the ambient humidity is too high. Just wipe the condensate with a clean towel.

Abnormal noise

| Buzz: The compressor may produce buzzes during operation, and the buzze: are loud particularly upon start or stop. This is normal.

Creak: Refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance may produce creak, which is normal.

Warnings for disposal
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are flammable. Therefore, when the refrigerator is scraped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and \ be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualifications other than be disposed of by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm. When the refrigerator is scraped, disassemble the doors, and remove the gasket of door and shelves; put the doors and shelves in a proper place, so as to prevent trapping of any child.
Correct Disposal of this product:
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. 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 can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2019/2016

with regard to energy labelling of refrigerating appliances

Supplier’s name or trademark: Tesla
Supplier’s address: Tesla Electronics, Litijska 47, 1000 Ljubljana, SI
Model identifier: RF5100FMB
Type of refrigerating appliance:
Low-noise appliance:| No| Design type:| freestanding
Wine storage appliance:| No| Other refrigerating appliance:| Yes
General product parameters:
Parameter| Value| Parameter| Value

Overall dimensions (millimetre)

| Height| 1 898|

Total volume (dm³ or l)

|

511

Width| 833
Depth| 648
EEI| 100| Energy efficiency class| E
Airborne acoustical noise emissions (dB(A) re 1 pW)| 40| Airborne acoustical noise emission class| C

Annual energy consumption (kWh/a)

|

305

|

Climate class:

| extended temperate, temperate, subtropical, tropical
Minimum ambient temperature (ºC), for which the refrigerating appliance is suitable|

10

| Maximum ambient temperature (ºC), for which the refrigerating appliance is suitable|

43

Winter setting| No|
Compartment Parameters:

Compartment type

| Compartment parameters and values

Compartment volume (dm³ or l)

| Recommended temperature setting for optimised food storage (ºC) These settings shall not contradict

the storage conditions set out in Annex IV, Table 3

|

Freezing capacity (kg/24h)

|

Defrosting type (auto- defrost=A, manual defrost=M)

Pantry| No| –| –| –| –
Wine storage| No| –| –| –| –
Cellar| No| –| –| –| –
Fresh food| Yes| 341,0| 4| –| A
---|---|---|---|---|---
Chill| No| –| –| –| –
0-star or icemaking| No| –| –| –| –
1-star| No| –| –| –| –
2-star| No| –| –| –| –
3-star| No| –| –| –| –
4-star| Yes| 170,0| –| 12,0| A
2-star section| No| –| –| –| –
Variable temperature compartment| –| –| –| –| –
For 4-star compartments
Fast freeze facility| Yes
Light source parameters:
Type of light source| LED
Energy efficiency class| F
Minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the manufacturer: 24 months
Additional information:
Weblink to the manufacturer’s website, where the information in point4(a) Annex of Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019 is found: tesla.info

Link to the EU EPREL database
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the registration of this appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance. It is possible to find information related to the performance of the product in the EU EPREL database using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you can find on the rating plate of the appliance. For more detailed information about the energy label, visit www.theenergylabel.eu.

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Phone:
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References

• Tesla.info | Technology for all
• APPLiA Europe | The new Energy Label | Belgium

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