Midea MRB19B5AST Refrigerator Bottom Mounted Freezer User Manual

Midea MRB19B5AST Refrigerator Bottom Mounted Freezer

Specifications

• Rated Voltage: 115V~
• Rated Frequency: 60Hz
• Rated Current: 1.8A
• Defrost Power: 200W
• Refrigerant, Amount: R600a, 1.76oz(50g)
• Foaming Agent: Cyclopentane

Product Overview

Names of components

1. LED light & temperature control panel
2. Shelf
3. Fruit and vegetable box
4. Leveling feet (2-bottom front), Wheels (2-bottom back)
5. Door tray
6. Top drawer of freezer
7. Drawer under freezer

Product Installation

Install Instruction:
Ensure over 100mm of clearance from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance.

Space requirement diagram

When the door is open

• Width A: 750mm
• Overall Height B: 1692mm
• Depth C: 785mm

When the door is closed:

• Depth with handle C1: 705mm
• Depth doors open 135° D: 1350mm
• Width doors open 135° E: 1275mm

Door Right-Left Change (Optional)

List of tools to be provided by the user:

• Allen wrench-Cross screwdriver
• Putty knife
• Thin-blade screwdriver
• 5/16 socket spanner
• Masking tape

Parts included with the hinge kit

• Left top hinge cover (1)
• Left door-open stopper (1)
• Top left hinge (1)
• Extra hole caps (2)
• Left door self-locking block (1)

Installation Steps

1. Unplug and empty the refrigerator.
2. Pry off the cover plates and hinges.
3. Remove screws securing the hinges.
4. Remove the doors carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How do I adjust the temperature on the refrigerator?
  A: To adjust the temperature, use the temperature control panel located on the LED display. Press the appropriate buttons to increase or decrease the temperature settings.

• Q: Can I install an optional ice maker in this refrigerator?
  A: Yes, you can install an optional ice maker. Refer to the installation instructions provided in the manual for detailed steps.

• Q: What should I do if the LED light is not working?
  A: If the LED light is not working, check the power source and connections. If the issue persists, contact customer support for assistance.

Refrigerator
BOTTOM MOUNTED FREEZER SERIES

USER MANUAL
MRB19B5AST

Warning notices: 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 for product improvement. Consult with your dealer or manufacturer for details.
The diagram above is just for reference. Please take the appearance of the actual product as the standard.

THANK YOU LETTER
Thank you for choosing Midea! Before using your new Midea product, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers in a safe way.

Free 3 months extension of the original limited warranty period! Simply text a picture of your proof of purchase to: 1-844-224-1614
The warranty extension is for the three months immediately following the completion of the product’s original warranty period. Individuals do not need to register the product in order to get all the rights and remedies of registered owners under the original limited warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Names of components

1. LED light & temperature control panel
2. Shelf
3. Fruit and vegetable box
4. Leveling feet (2-bottom front) Wheels (2-bottom back)
5. Door tray
6. Top drawer of freezer Drawer under freezer

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

PRODUCT INSTALLATION

Install Instruction

Installing an Optional Ice Maker
The refrigerator comes set up for ice maker installation, This refrigerator is compatible with Midea IM1900MD ice maker. Please refer to individual ice maker installation instruction manual.

• WARNING: Connect to potable water supply only.
• Minimum/Maximum inlet water pressure: 138/827 kPa (20/120 psig).

Dimensions and Clearances
Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in the degradation of freezing capability and increased electricity costs. Allow over 100 mm of clearance from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance.

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

Space requirement diagram (when the door is open and when the door is closed)

**** Width| Overall Height| Depth| Depth Wiht handle| Depth doors open 135o| Width doors open 135o
---|---|---|---|---|---
A| B| C| C1| D| E
750| 1692| 785| 705| 1350| 1275

Door right-left change(Optional)

1. Make sure that your refrigerator is unplugged and empty.
2. Pry the left cover plate and right top hinge cover from the top of the refrigerator.
3. Remove the three screws that secure the upper hinge to the refrigerator, then remove the hinge. Save the screws to reuse.
4. Remove the refrigerator compartment door from the cabinet.
5. Remove the three screws that secure the center hinge to the refrigerator, then remove the center hinge. Save the screws to reuse.
6. Remove the sleeves and hole caps from the refrigerator door, then install them in the opposite side of the door.
7. Take the left-side self-locking block and stopper from the accessory bag and install them in the bottom left side of the refrigerator door as shown below.
8. Remove the center hinge, remove the center hinge shaft with a slotted screwdriver, install hinge shaft on opposite side of the hinge and install the hinge to the left of the box.
9. Insert the door stopper on the bottom left side of the refrigerator door onto the hinge pin you installed in the middle left side of the refrigerator.
10. Take the left-side top hinge from the accessory bag and install it on the top left side of the refrigerator with the screws you previously removed, and the hinge pin in the door sleeve of the refrigerator door.
11. Install the hinge cover on the left side of the refrigerator and the hole cover on the right side.

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

Handle installation(Optional)

The appliance must be unplugged before installing the handle.

1. Take 2 screws and install them in the pre-drilled door holes, be sure to turn them until they cannot be further tightened.
2. Position the handle over the screws.
3. Put the other set of handle screws in the hole on the side of the handle and turn until they are fully tightened.

Leveling feet

To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled.
If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for the uneven floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly.
Turn the leveling screws counterclockwise to raise the unit, clockwise  to lower it.

Changing the light
Any replacement or maintenance of the lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person.

Connecting the appliance
After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a socket outlet.

ATTENTION
After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, wait 2 or 3 hours before you put food into the appliance. If you add food before the appliance has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

Tips for energy saving

• Do not place the appliance near cookers, radiators or other heat sources. If the ambient temperature is high, the compressor will run more frequently and for longer, resulting in increased energy consumption.
• Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation at the base of the appliance, on the sides of the appliance and at the back of the appliance. Never cover ventilation openings.
• Please also observe the spacing dimensions in the chapter “Installation”.
• The arrangement of drawers, shelves and racks as shown in the illustration offers the most efficient use of energy and should therefore be retained as far as possible. All drawers and shelves should remain in the appliance to keep the temperature stable and save energy.
• To obtain a larger storage space (e.g. for large refrigerated/frozen goods), the middle drawers can be removed. The top and bottom drawers and shelves should be removed last if necessary.
• An evenly filled refrigerator/freezer compartment contributes to optimal energy use. Therefore, avoid empty or half-empty compartments.
• Allow warm food to cool before placing it in the refrigerator/freezer. Food that has already cooled down increases energy efficiency.
• Allow frozen food to defrost in the refrigerator. The coldness of the frozen food reduces the energy consumption in the refrigerator compartment and thus increases the energy efficiency.
• Open the door only as briefly as necessary to minimise cold loss. Opening the door briefly and closing it properly reduces energy consumption.
• The door seals of your appliance must be perfectly intact so that the doors close properly and energy consumption is not increased unnecessarily.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Control panal

Key

A| Alarm/power off/power on button
B| Freezer button
C| Fridge button

Display
When the initial power is up, it is 3 seconds, While the boot bell rings, and then goes into normal operation display. (Refrigerator and freezer are mid- range at the time of first power-up)

Display fault code in the event of a failure (Loop display); display the set gear of the refrigeration room in the event of trouble-free.
Under normal circumstances, the current set gear is displayed, and when a “fault code visible” class failure occurs, the fault code is displayed.

ATTENTION
The actual control panel may differ from model to model.

Operating instructions

Refrigerator settings
Press the refrigeration key to adjust the refrigeration set gear, each press the refrigeration key once, the gear change one gear, the order is as follows:

Freezer settings
Press the refrigeration key to adjust the refrigeration set gear, each press the refrigeration key once, the gear change one gear, the order is as follows:

Note: The temperature of each gear is within ±2 of the set temperature, and the actual situation is slightly different according to the load situation.

Alarm off
When a fault alarm occurs, press the alarm off key short, and the fault alarm sound is canceled.

Open the door and alarm
When the freezer door or refrigerator door opens for 120 seconds without shutting down or not closed well, the buzzer alarms until the freezer door or refrigerator door closes. Or press the alarm off key to cancel the buzzer alarm.

Standby mode
Press the alarm off key for 3 seconds to enter standby mode, cooling stops, light not on, display is off. In standby mode, long press the alarm off for 3 seconds, return to normal control.

Fault indication
The following warnings appearing on the display indicate corresponding faults of the refrigerator. Though the refrigerator may still have refrigerator a freezing function with the following faults, the user shall contact maintenance specialist for maintenance, so as to ensure normal use of the refrigerator.

Tips on storing food

Freezer compartment

• The freezer is designated for the storage of food frozen at very low temperature, long-term storage of frozen food, and for the production of ice.
• Only use the shelves in the door of the freezer to store frozen food, not for storing hot food designated for freezing.
• Do not put fresh and frozen food next to each other. The frozen food may thaw.
• When freezing fresh food (such as meat, fish or chopped meat), cut them into parts that can be used at the same time.
• Storing frozen food: instructions are usually stated on the packages, which must be followed. If there is no information on the packaging, food should not be stored for longer than three months from the date of purchase.
• When purchasing frozen food, make sure that it was frozen at a suitable temperature and that the packaging is not damaged.
• Frozen food should be kept in suitable packages to retain the quality and should be returned to the freezer compartment as soon as possible.
• If a package of frozen food shows moisture or abnormal bulging, it is probable that it was stored at the wrong temperature and the content is spoiled.
• The storage period for frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, the frequency of opening the door of the freezer, the type of food and the time of transporting the product from the shop to the household. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage time stated on the package.

Cooling compartment

• To reduce moisture and subsequent ice build-up, never put liquid into the refrigerator in unsealed containers. Frost tends to concentrate in the coolest parts of the evaporator. Storing uncovered liquids results in a more frequent need for defrosting.
• Never put warm foods in the refrigerator. These should first cool down at room temperature and then be placed so as to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator.
• Foods or food containers should not touch the back wall of the refrigerator because they could freeze to the wall. Do not keep regularly opening the door of the refrigerator.
• Meat and clean fish (packed in a package or plastic foil) can be placed in the refrigerator, which can be used in 1–2 days.
• Fruit and vegetables without packaging can be placed in the part designated for fresh fruit and vegetables.

Recommended Temperature
The optimal temperature setting for food storage:

• Fridge: 4 °C, Freezer: -19°C.

ATTENTION
The optimal temperature setting of each compartment depends on the ambient temperature. Above optimal temperature is based on the ambient temperature of 25 °C.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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.

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.

Cleaning of glass shelf

Please dismantle the cantilever shelf according to the arrows shown as above:

1. Since the shelf and the box gall have the innermost stop, first lift the shelf up, and then pull out outward.

Cleaning of Box gall bottom roller groove

• First pull out the fruit and vegetable box, because the fruit and vegetable box has a stop, it needs to lift be lifted upward before the fruit and vegetable box can be removed.
• The roller seat is stuck in the box tank groove, press the arrow in the direction of the image, remove the roller seat, clean the box tank groove as needed.

Cleaning of freezer lower drawer

Upper freezer drawer
Open the freezing chamber door to the maximum stroke, lift the tail of the upper drawer of the freezing chamber, take out the upper freezer drawer.

Lower freezer drawer
Open the freezing chamber door to the maximum stroke, Lift the end of the lower freezer drawer and lift it up.

ATTENTION

Note: Don’t remove the lower freezer drawer if not necessary.

Stop using

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 seal 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°.

ATTENTION
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.
Foods can be preserved for a couple of hours even in summer in case of power failure; it is recommended to reduce the frequency of opening door.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

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

Door can not be properly closed

| The door is stuck by food packages Too much food is placed
The refrigerator is tilted
Loud noises| Check whether the floor is level and whether the refrigerator is placed stably
Check whether accessories are placed at proper locations
Problem| Possible reason
---|---

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
Hot housing| Heat dissipation of the built-in condenser via the housing, which is normal when housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature, storage of too much food or shutdown of the compressor is shut down, 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 buzzes are loud particularly upon start or stop. This is normal.
Creak: Refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance may produce creak, which is normal.

WARRANTY

Midea REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.
Please have the following information available when you call the Customer Service Center:

• Name, address and telephone number
• Model number and serial number
• A clear, detailed description of the problem
• Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address

IF YOU NEED SERVICE:

1. Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some questions can be addressed without service. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting section of the User Manual, or visit http://us.Midea.com/support
2. All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Midea Service Providers, in the U.S. and Canada.

Midea Customer Service

In the U.S.A. or Canada, call 1-866-646-4332.
If outside the 50 States of the United States or Canada, contact your authorized Midea dealer to determine whether another warranty applies.

1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR

WHAT IS COVERED
FIRST YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (PARTS AND LABOR)
Midea will repair or replace, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for one full year from the date of purchase. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.midea.com or call 1-866-646-4332.

Consumer will be responsible for:

• Diagnostics, removal, transportation and reinstallation cost required because of service.
• Costs of service calls that are a result of items listed under NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER**

NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER**
This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below:

1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with the instructions provided with the product.
2. Routine maintenance and cleaning necessary to keep the good working condition.
3. Proper installation by an authorized service professional in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and / or gas codes.
4. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loosened connections or defects in house wiring.
5. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing.
6. Damages to finish after installation.

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Service must be provided by a Midea designated service company. This limited warranty is valid only in the 50 States of the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. This limited warranty is effective from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

1. Failure caused by damage to the unit while in your possession (other than damage caused by defect or malfunction), by its improper installation, or by unreasonable use of the product, including without limitation, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance or to follow the written Installation and Instruction Manual.
2. Products purchased “as-is” or refurbished are not covered by this warranty.
3. Food loss caused by refrigerator or freezer failure.
4. Service calls to repair or replace consumables such as water filters, light bulbs airfilters etc., or handles, knobs and other cosmetic parts.
5. Product that has been transferred from its original owner.
6. Interior or exterior rust on the unit.
7. Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized Midea servicers; use of parts other than Midea replacement parts; obtained from persons other than such Midea customer service; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.
8. Service calls resulting from improper installation of your product.
9. Service calls to instruct you on the use of your product.
10. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.
11. If the unit is put to commercial, business, rental, or other use or application other than for consumer use, we make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantablility or fitness for particular use or purpose.
12. Product that has been removed outside the USA or Canada.
13. Products without original serial numbers or products that have serial numbers which have been altered or cannot be readily determined.

NOTE: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY
Midea makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you should ask Midea or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. MIDEA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

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