ASCOLI ACSR0400B Cubic Ft Mini-Fridge Instruction Manual

**ASCOLI ACSR0400B Cubic Ft Mini-Fridge Instruction Manual

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BEFORE PUTTING INTO USE

• Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, let the unit stand upright for 4 hours, which will reduce the possibility of the cooling system malfunctioning due to improper handling.
• Clean your unit thoroughly before putting into use. (See “How to Clean”)
• Use the parts diagram on page 4 to insure proper positioning of internal components.

TIPS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS

• Keep the refrigerator closed as much as possible, particularly in warm / humid conditions.
• Maintain adequate ventilation around the back and sides of the unit.
• Maintain a thermostat setting of COLD position under normal use.
• Allow warm food to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: 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 appliance must De correctly connected to the power supply. (See: “HOW TO INSTALL’).
• Do not use an extension cord as this can negatively affect the performance of the unit.
• When transporting the refrigerator, keep the unit in the upright position. Do not tilt the appliance beyond 45° or place the unit in upside down position.
• Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the appliance operates, especially not with wet hands. because the skin may stick to the cold surfaces.
• It is recommended that the refrigerator is positioned away from any combustible sources such as gas, petrol, alcohol, lacquer and banana oil, etc. The aforementioned objects should not be stored in the refrigerator under any circumstances.
• Do not freeze bottled liquids such as carbonated soft drink, beer, wine, etc. Doing so can cause glass bottles and aluminum cans to rupture.
• If the unit fails to cool properly, dispose of spoiled food as needed.
• All repairs should be made by a qualified service technician. Reoairs made by nonoualified personnel will void the warranty.
• Do not defrost the appliance with other electric devices (hair dryer etc.) and never scraoe the ice or frost layer with sharp tools.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip Dlug firmly and pullstraight Out from the outlet.
• The rating plate is inside the appliance or outside on the rear wall.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, senson/ 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.
• Do not run cord over carpeting or other heat insulators. Do not cover the cord. Keep cord away from traffic areas, and do not submerge in water. !f the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

NAME OF THE PARTS

1. Removable Food Shelf
2. Drip Tray (at the rear, above the compressor)
3. Temperatue Dial
4. Dairy Rack
5. Can Rack
6. Bottle Rack

SPECIFICATIONS

HOW TO OPERATE

Starting Your New Refrigerator

1. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly. WiDe the outside with a soft dry cloth, the interior with a dean moist cloth.
2. Insert the power supply cord into the socket.
3. Turn the thermostat dial to ‘7″ position. Close the door and let the refrigerator operate for 30 minutes.
4. Reduce the thermostat to “4” position on the themostat control.
   COLD position is the typical setting.

Temperature Control

• Your refrigerator has one conbol for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the top right hand corner of the refrigerator compartment

• The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature control knob to ‘7’ and run for at least 2 hours before putting foods 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 “7” the coldest.

• Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “4” should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use.

• To turn ofi the refrigerator, please turn the temperature conbol knob to “0”. Please note that turning the temperature control knob to “0” position stops the cooling cycle, but does not disconnect the power supply to the refrigerator.
  

• Turn the temperature control knob to “7 ’.

• Wait for approximately Mo to five hours.

• Reset the temperature control knob to the normal recommended setting.(“4”)

HOW TO CLEAN

Cleaners: Never use harsh, abrasive cleaners, heavy-duty cleaners, or solvents on any surface.
Exterior: \Nipe with damp, sudsy cloth, nnse and dry. For stubborn stains and for periodic waxing, use silicon wax.
Refrigeration Section: Wash shelves and other removable parts in warm sudsy water, rinse and dry. Wash interior with baking soda solution (3 tablesooons to I liter of water) or warm sudsy water, rinse and dy.
Magnetic Door Seals: Wash with warm sudsy Wat0r.
The Finishing Touch: Replace all parts and return themostat dial to desired setting.

HOW TO INSTALL

• Install refrigerator in a convenient location away from extreme heat and cold. Allow sufficient clearance between the refrigerator and sidewall so the door will open without obstruction. Refrigerator is designed for recessed installation.
• Select a sDace with strong enough and level floor to support it fully loaded. Not recommended for carpeting or other soft / uneyen surfaces.
• Better to allow 2 inches of space between the refrigerator’s side and the wall to keep the unit’ good efrigeration performance. In addition, sql cient clearance (160“) should be maintained to al\ow the door to open property and comoletely.
• The appliance must be correctly connected to the power supply.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Leveling Legs:
  

Turn counter clockwise to raise, clockwise to lower.

Adjustable legs at the front corner of the refrigerators is firmly positioned on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the door closes easily when opened about halfway.

To adjust the leavling legs, turn the legs counterclockwise to raise the refrigerator, clockwise to lower it.

The refrigerator is not designed to be installed in an outside area such as
a garage or a porch. Ambient temperatures of below 50° or above 90° will
hinder the performance of the appliance.

POWER CORD REPLACEMENT

If the refrigerator’s power cord is damaged, have it replaced by a qualified repair agent.

DOoF Reversal lnstFMCtions
Your refrigerator is built with a reversible door. You have the choice of either opening it from left or the right sides. In order to reverse the opening direction of your door, please follow these simple instructions.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The refrigerator should be cleaned on a regular basis.

Top performance is achieved with proper or adequate air circulation around the refrigerator
This allows for dissipation of heat and maintains eficiency, lower power consumption and enhanced performance.
To attain proper performance, be sure to plug the appliance into a properly grounded 115/60 Hz outlet.
Do not modify the power cord under any circumstance to allow the unit to be plugged into a non-grounded outlet. To avoid heat damage to the power cord, please ensure that it does not come in proximity or in direct contact with the compressor of the refrigerator.
Please avoid installing the refrigerator in a location where the appliance will come in contact with water or moisture to minimize rusting of metal parts.
The refrigerator should not be installed near any heat source or in a location where it will come in direct contact with the sunlight.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WHAT TO DO …
When the fridge is not in use for a prolonged period:

• Remove the plug from the outlet.
• Remoye all contents from the fridge.
• Dry the interior and leave the door open for a few days.

When the refrigerator does not work:

• Check if there is a power failure
• Check if the power plug is olugged into the power outlet
• Check that the fuse has not blown in main supply circuit

When you wish to move the fridge:

• Secure all movable parts and contents. (Package them separately if necessary.)
• Transport the fridge only in an upright position. In any other position you may damage the compressor.

Before calling service, please follow the checlist below.
This may save you and expensive services call.

If the refrigerator seems too warm inside: ” ”

• Check to see that the door is closing properly and the door seal is not damaged.
• Check that the interior circuJation is not obstructed by having too many goods stored. (The fridge is overloaded)
• Did you store anything hot, without first cooling it to room temperature?
• Is there sufiicient clearance around all sides and above the Ridge?

When the refrigerator is cooling excessively:

• The temperature control dial may be set too high
• If you place food sorts which contain a lot of moisture directly under the cool outlets, they will freeze easily. This does not indicate a unit malfunction.

When the defrosting water overflows inside the refrigerator and onto the floor:

• Check that the drain pipe and the drain hose are not clogged.
• Check that the drain pan is housed properly.

When the refrigerator’s cabinet front heats up:

• In order to avoid condensation, there is an anti-condensation pipe which heats vp the cabinet front when running. A warm cabinet front does not indicate a unit malfuntion. –

When condensation forms on the outside of the refrigerator:

• Condensation may form on the outside when the humidity level is high such as during a wet season. This is the same result as the condensation fomed when chilled water is poured into a glass. It does not, therefore, indicate a failure, wipe dry with a dry cloth.

If the fridge starts making any unusual noises:

• Is it wobbling? Re-level it and check if it now operates normally.
• Have any objects fallen behind the fridge? If so, remoye them and check if operation is nov normal.
• Are any containers inside the fridge vibrating or resonating? If so, rearrange them then check to see if operation has returned to normal.

Important Warning

• WARNING: KeeD ventilation ooenings, in the apDliance 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 damape the= refrigerant circuit.

• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the tyDe recommended by the manufacturer.

• WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance ,it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.

• WARNING: The instructions for heaters with heating elements that are in direct contact with accessible glass panels shall state that the heater must not be used if the glass is damaged.

• WARNING: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental caoabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supewision or inskuc|on concernng use Qf the appliance by a person responsibe for their safety.

• WARNING: Children should be supen/ised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or is service agent.

• WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer , is service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• CAUTION – Risk of Ffre or Explosion
  Dispose of property in accordance with Federal or Loca Regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.

• DANGER
  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.
  Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• CAUTION
  Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture refrigerant tubing. Flammable refrigerant used. Handle with care when moving refrigerator to avoid either damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.

Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time Plait 34 hours before plugging the unit in.

• DANGER – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. To Be Repaired Only By Trained Service Personnel. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing. R600a
• CAUTION – Risk Of Fire 0r Explosion.FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Used. Consult Repair Manual/0wner’s Guide Before Attempting To Service This Product. All Safety Precautions Must be Followed
• CAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion.Dispose of Property In Accordance With The Applicable Federal Or Local Regulations. FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Used
• CAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion Due To Puncture 0f Refrigerant Tubing; Follow Handling Instructions Carefully. FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Used
• DANGER – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Used. Do Not Use

Mechanical Devices To Defrost Refrigerator. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING:This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING:This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevenI possible harm to the environment or human health from unconmailed waste disposal, recycle it resoonsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used devioe, please use the return and collection aystems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

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