TESLA RF5100FMBE Side By Side Refrigerator Freezer User Manual

TESLA RF5100FMBE Side By Side Refrigerator Freezer

Specifications

• Model: RF5100FMBE
• Type: Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezer
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 833mm x 653mm x 1898mm
• Weight: 1400kg
• Capacity: 1000 liters

Product Usage Instructions

• Safety Warnings:
  • Always observe safety warning symbols. Failure to comply may result in damage to the product or personal injury.
• Electricity Related Warnings:
  • Ensure proper electrical connection and avoid using the refrigerator near water sources to prevent electric shock.
• Placement Warnings:
  • Avoid placing bottles or enclosed containers in the freezer compartment to prevent cracking due to freezing.
• Warnings for Energy Consumption:
  • Follow recommended storage times for different foods to maintain optimal freshness and prevent temperature fluctuations.
• Proper Use of Refrigerators:
  • Placement:
  • The refrigerator should be installed independently and not built-in to ensure proper performance and longevity. Disconnect power before installation or adjustments.
  • Levelling Feet:
  • Ensure the refrigerator is leveled using the adjustable feet to prevent any imbalance or instability.
  • Precautions Before Installation:
  • Ensure the refrigerator is disconnected from power before installation or making any adjustments. Take precautions to prevent any personal injury during handling.

FAQs

• Q: Can this refrigerator be used as a built-in appliance?
  • A: No, this refrigerator should be installed independently and not built-in to prevent performance issues and void the warranty.

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 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 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 uses 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 the electrical supply before attempting the installation of the accessory.
• REFRIGERANT and cyclopentane foaming materials 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 qualifications other than be disposed of by combustion, to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 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 done 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, 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 in the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
  • Clean regular surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
  • Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 hours; 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 mold from 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 built-in appliance.
• ANY replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly 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; otherwise, damage to the product or personal injury may be caused.
• This is a cautioning symbol. Instructions marked with this symbol 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 in contact 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.
• A damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department, or related professionals 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 opening 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 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 the power supply within five minutes to prevent damage 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 damage 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 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 damage.

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 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 low-temperature compartments or cabinets and that some products such as water ice 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 the 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 the 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 of more than 10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.
• Spare enough space for the convenient opening of the doors and drawers or statement by 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 used as a built-in. Otherwise, it will cause problems such as failure to install into the cabinet, and the performance and life of the product are reduced. The manufacturer does not provide a basic product warranty.

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 the fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.

Levelling feet

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

Levelling 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 to the level of the higher door.
2. Insert the supplied fastener ring by using a 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 a similarly 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 damage to the product.
• Before putting any fresh or frozen foods, the refrigerator shall 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 the power supply within five minutes to prevent damage 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 direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them 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.
• The 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.

NAMES OF COMPONENTS

Refrigerating chamber

• The Refrigerating Chamber is suitable for storage of a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages, and other food consumed in the short term, suggested storage time of 3 days to 5 days.
• 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 reasonable amount of 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 make ice.
• The freezing chamber is suitable for storage of meat, fish, rice balls, and other foods not to be consumed in the short term.
• Chunks of meat are preferable to be divided into small pieces for easy access. Please note 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.

Functions

1. Refrigerating icon
2. Freezer icon
3. Temperature display icon
4. Super cool / freezing icon
5. Fruit/vegetable icon
6. Drink icon
7. Chilled icon
   • A. Temperature up button
   • B. Temperature zone selection button
   • C. Temperature down button
   • D. Vario temp select
   • E. Lock/Unlock button

Operation instructions

• Display
  • When electrifying the refrigerator, the display screen will 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 the refrigerating chamber and the freezing chamber are 4° 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 30, then the display is locked, and the state goes out.
• Lock /unlock
  • In the unlocked state, long press the lock button for 3 seconds, enter the lock state, and 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, and the logo lights up and a buzzer sounds, it means the display panel is unlocked, at this time, button operation can be implemented;
• The temperature setting of the refrigerating chamber
  • Press the temperature zone selection button TEMP. SELECT to choose the setting temperature zone of the refrigerating chamber, and then press or adjust the setting temperature of the refrigerating chamber.
  • The temperature setting range for the refrigerating chamber is 2°C ~ 8°C.
• Temperature setting of freezing chamber
  • Press the temperature zone selection button TEMP. SELECT to choose the setting temperature zone of the freezing chamber, and then press or adjust the setting temperature of the freezing chamber. The temperature setting range for the refrigerating chamber is -24°C~ -16°C.
  • Temperature setting of variable temperature chamber Press Variable temperature button VARIO TEMP. To adjust the setting temperature of the chamber, the adjusting range is Fruit/vegetable, drink, and chilled.
• Mode setting
  • Set the Super cooling mode: after the temperature of the refrigeration room is adjusted to 2°C, press the temperature down button “ ” to enter the super cooling mode. In the super cooling mode, the temperature of the refrigerating chamber is automatically set to 2°C.
  • Exit the Super cooling mode: press the temperature up button “ ” to exit the super cooling mode or automatically exit the super cooling mode after 6h.
  • After exiting the super cooling mode, the temperature of the refrigerator will automatically return to the temperature set before the super cooling mode
  • Set the super-freezing mode: after the temperature of the freezing chamber is adjusted to -24°C, press the temperature down button “ ” to enter the super-freezing mode. In the super freezing mode, the temperature of the freezing chamber is automatically set to -24°C
  • Exit the super freezing mode: press the temperature up button “ ” to exit the super freezing mode or automatically exit the super freezing mode after 32h. After exiting the super-freezing mode, the freezing chamber temperature will automatically return to the temperature set before the super-freezing mode.
  • According to IEC62552:2007, the test conditions are as follows: start the super freezer mode in advance, wait until the fridge enters automatic defrosting after 18 hours, and then apply the freezer load. The maximum defrosting time is 72 hours and the minimum is 12 hours at 32°C.
  • Recommended setting: Refrigerated 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.

• Storage upon power failure
  • In case of power failure, the instant working state will be locked and maintained till re-electrification.
• Fault indication
  • The following warnings appearing on the display indicate corresponding faults of the refrigerator.
  • Though the refrigerator may still have a cold storage function with the following faults, the user shall contact a maintenance specialist for maintenance, to ensure optimized operation of the appliance.

Fault code| Fault description|  | Fault code| Fault description|
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E1| Temperature sensor failure of refrigerating chamber| E5| Freezing defrost sensor detection circuit error|
E2| Temperature sensor failure of freezing chamber| E6| Communication error|
E7| Circulation of temperature detection circuit error|
E3| Temperature sensor failure of variable temperature chamber|
EH| Moisture sensor error|
 |

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 foods to retain moisture and prevent them from picking up odors from other foods.
• 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

drawers provide an optimal storage environment for fruit and vegetables. Vegetables require higher humidity while fruit requires lower humidity Crispers are equipped with control devices to control the humidity level. (*Depending on model and options) An adjustable temperature meat drawer maximizes the storage time of meats and cheeses.
Stored on the door| Don’t store perishable foods in the door. Eggs should be stored in the carton on a shelf. The temperature of the storage bins in the door fluctuates more than the temperature in the cabinet. Keep the door closed as much as possible.
Freezer Compartment| You can store frozen food, make ice cubes, and freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment.

NOTE

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

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE APPLIANCE

Overall cleaning

• Dusts 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 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 odor.
• Please turn off the power before cleaning the interior, and remove all food, 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, combine them with some auxiliary 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 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 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 circuits or affect electrical insulation after immersion.
• Please unplug the refrigerator for defrosting 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 has been taken out, you can adjust its installing height per 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 an automatic defrosting function.
• Frost formed due to change of season or temperature may also be manually removed by disconnection of the appliance from the 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, 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 good 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 have 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 the 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 the proper locations
The door seal fails to be tight| Remove foreign matter 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 the 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 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 buzz: is loud particularly upon start or stop. This is normal. Creak: Refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance may produce a creak, which is normal.

Warnings for disposal

• Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming materials 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, to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
• When the refrigerator is scraped, disassemble the doors, and remove the gasket of the door and shelves; put the doors and shelves in a proper place, 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.

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