Forte F18TFRAESWW 30 Inch White Top Freezer Refrigerator User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: FORTE

Forte F18TFRAESWW 30 Inch White Top Freezer Refrigerator

USER MANUAL/ MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Use and care manual. Important safeguards. This product is for domestic use only. Manuel de uso y culdedo. Precauclones lmportentes. Este producto es pare uso dom~tlco llnlcamente.

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY

IMPORTANT
The instructions must be followed to prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage, including death. The level of risk is shown by the following indications.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
WARNING: 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.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential-type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance 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 damage the refrigerant circuit.
- WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
The incorporated ice-makers are to be installed only by the manufacturer or its service agent.
WARNING: the refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of the electrical supply before attempting the installation
Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person.
WARNING: Connect to potable water supply only.
The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose sets should not be reused.

The instructions must be followed to prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage, including death. The level of risk is shown by the following indications.

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
This symbol indicates the possibility of dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electrical shock is present that could result in death or serious injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL APPLIANCE SAFETY

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this appliance. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outfit.
Do not remove ground plug.
Do not use an adapter.
Unplug the power cord by holding the plug, never by pulling the cord.
DO NOT turn the appliance on or o ffby plugging or unplugging the power cord.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or defrosting.

Grounding requirement

This refrigerator must be grounded. This refrigerator is equipped with a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
- Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the refrigerator is properly grounded.

LOCATION SAFETY

This refrigerator is intended to be used in household and similar environments. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.
WARNING – Keep ventilation openings, in the refrigerator, clear of obstruction.
DO NOT install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, other cooking appliances or in direct sunlight.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or any flammable liquids inside or in the vicinity of this refrigerator.

USE AND CARE SAFETY

The flammable refrigerant used. Follow handling instructions carefully. Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing.
The flammable refrigerant used. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost freezer. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
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.
Keep key away from children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they DO NOT play with the appliance.
DO NOT touch the interior of the freezer with wet hands. This could result in frostbite.
Clean only with a damp cloth. Use nonflammable cleaner.

SERVICE SAFETY

Disconnect power before servicing.
The flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. Do NOT puncture refrigerant tubing.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance, the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
If component part is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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PROPER DISPOSAL

WARNING
Before you throw away your old refrigerator:

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

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

OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

WARNING
Explosion and Fire Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliance.
Failure to do so, can result in death, explosion or fire.
This refrigerator is designed to be freestanding only, and should not be recessed or built-in.
Place your refrigerator on a floor that is level and strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded.
Place your refrigerator where there is access to the required electrical connection. See “Electrical Requirements.”
Locate the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and sources of heat, such as a stove, heater or radiator.

NOTES:

Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.
Extremely cold temperatures may also prevent the refrigerator from performing properly.
Avoid locating the refrigerator in areas with high humidity.
Adequate air circulation is required for efficient operation. Maintain the recommended clearance to ensure adequate air circulation.

RECOMMENDED CLEARANCE

3 (7.6 cm) Clearance at the top, back and both sides of the refrigerator3

NOTE: If you place the refrigerator next to a fixed wall, allow sufficient space on the hinge-side for the door to swing open.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord plug.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock.

IMPORTANT: A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required.

Use an electrical outlet that accepts the grounding prong. NOTE: The power cord is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) electrical outlet.
We recommend that the refrigerator be plugged into an electrical circuit serving ONLY this appliance.
Use an electrical outlet that cannot be turned off with a switch or pullchain.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
3-prong plug
3-prong receptacle
Receptacle box cover

PARTS AND FEATURES

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Shelves (1-wire shelf)
Freezer control
Refrigerator control
Shelves (1-wire shelf 2-glass shelf)
Crisper drawers (2)
Leveling feet (2-bottom front) Wheels (2-bottom front, 2-bottom back)
Door bins (2)
Dairy bin
Door bins (2)

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INSTALLATION

UNPACK
Fire or Explosion Hazard

Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
Follow handling instructions carefully.
Flammable refrigerant used.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

IMPORTANT: Remove ALL exterior and interior packing materials including the foam packing between the exterior condenser and the refrigerator cabinet.

MOVE TO FINAL LOCATION
Fire or Explosion Hazard

Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
Follow handling instructions carefully.
Flammable refrigerant used.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

IMPORTANT:

If the refrigerator has been in a horizontal position for any period of time, wait 24 hours to allow the refrigerant to settle before plugging in the refrigerator.
When moving the refrigerator, DO NOT tilt it beyond 45° from upright.
NOTE: Tilting the refrigerator more than 45° could damage the compressor and the sealed system.

LEVEL REFRIGERATOR

IMPORTANT: Level the refrigerator for proper operation and to avoid cooling, frost and moisture problems that can occur when the door does not close properly.

Move the refrigerator to its final location. See “Move to Final Location.”
Place a carpenter’s level on the top of the refrigerator cabinet.
Adjust the two leveling feet, (one foot located at each of the two front corners of the refrigerator cabinet) until the refrigerator is level.

NOTE: The leveling feet are easier to adjust if you have someone push against the top front of the refrigerator to take some weight o ffthe feet.

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* To Raise- Turn the leveling feet clockwise.
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- To Lower – Turn the leveling feet counterclockwise.

REVERSE THE DOOR SWING

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1.Unplug your refrigerator and remove all food from the door shelves. Remove all food from the inner door liner. Tape the freezer door in place with masking tape.
Remove the left cover plate and the right top hinge cover, then unscrew screws and remove the right top hinge. Keep the screws to reuse.
Lift the freezer door up and away from your refrigerator.
Unscrew screws of middle hinge, remove the hinge, then lift the refrigerator door up and away from your refrigerator. Save the screws to reuse.
Unscrew screws of the bottom hinge, then remove the bottom hinge from the bottom right side of the refrigerator.
Unscrew the hinge shaft from the right side of the bottom hinge and move it to the left side, then secure the bottom hinge to the bottom left side of the refrigerator, using the screws you removed previously.
Remove the sleeves from the top right of doors and hole cap from top left of doors, and assemble them on the opposite sides.
Remove the refrigerator door stopper and install it on the other side of the door. Remove the freezer door self-locking block and stopper save them to reuse take out the left self-locking block and stopper from the accessory bag in the refrigerator and installed on the left of door.
Put down the refrigerator door bottom hinge vertically, take out the middle hinge of the other side from the accessory bag then assemble the middle hinge on.
Put down the freezer door on the middle hinge vertically, then take out the top hinge and cover of other side from accessory bag, assemble top hinge, hinge cover and hole cover.

(The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product.)

ICE MAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (OPTIONAL)
The refrigerator is ready for ice maker installation, if you need ice maker, optional icemaker kit model “FDl101S-8M” is available from your retailer.

Tools Required:

1/4″ copper supply line with shut o ffvalve
1/4″ brass compression nut and ferrule
Minimum/Maximum inlet water pressure, 138/827 kPa (20/120 PSIG). Connect to potable water supply only.

The copper tubing and shut o valve are available in a kit from your local hardware or plumbing supply store. Coil enough tubing at the back of the unit to allow movement for cleaning.

WARNING
Unplug the refrigerator. To eliminate the danger of electric shock during installation, you must unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.

Note:

When the ice maker dumps ice intothe ice box, any sounds are part of normal operation.
If ice is not dispensed for a long period of time, it may clump in the Ice bin. If this occurs, please remove all theice and empty the bin.
In case of prolonged absence and noice maker use, close the water valve to prevent leaks.It is recommended that the first several ice charges be discarded to ensure the highest quality of ice. Do not store cans or containers that willburst when frozen.

CAUTION
Do not allow your children to touch the ice maker. This could cause injury.

BEFORE USE

WAITING PERIOD

Before plugging the refrigerator into a grounded 3-prong electrical outlet, allow it to stand upright for approximately 2 hours.

NOTE: This reduces the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from improper handling during transportation.

CLEANING

1. Wash the refrigerator interior using a soft cloth dampened with a baking soda solution (2 tablespoons baking soda mixed with 1 quart of warm water).
2. Using a soft cloth, thoroughly dry all surfaces.

REFRIGERATOR USE GENERAL

The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord plug.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock.
1. Plug in your refrigerator. Wait for 30 minutes, and then open the refrigerator door to determine if the refrigerator is working properly.
2. Place frozen food into the refrigerator as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on the package, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil.
Overloading the refrigerator forces the compressor to run longer.
Wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the refrigerator.
Do not line refrigerator storage shelves with aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the refrigerator less efficient.
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and then close the door as soon as possible.
Do NOT add a large amount of unfrozen food to the refrigerator at one time. This will lower the cooling efficiency of the refrigerator.

CONTROLS

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Setting button
LED1 COOL indicator
LED2 indicatior
LED3 indicatior
LED4 indicatior
LEDS COOLEST indicatior
LED6 Standby mode

DISPLAY

Once initially powered on, the display screen (including the key light) is on full display for 3 seconds. and then the refrigerator default setting is medium, and the LED 3 indicator will be illuminated. Normal operation display. In case of a failure, the appropriate LED light show in combination the failure code (in recycling display). In case of no failures, the actual operation position of refrigerator will be on display.

TEMPERATURE SETTING

Each time the temperature setting • • is pressed once. the temperature setting changes one time. After the temperature setting has been completed, the refrigerator will run according to the set value after 25s. From left to right, the temperature is lower. The order of coldness settings is as follows : Forte-F18TFRAESWW-30-Inch-White-Top-Freezer-Refrigerator-
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STANDBY MODE
To enter standby mode, press the setting • • for 3 seconds when the refrigerator is running. In standby mode, the compressor will not operate and the standby indicator light will be illuminated. To resume normal operation, just press the setting • • momentarily.

SETTING THE FREEZER TEMPERATURE

Turn the controls to adjust the freezer temperature. Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.Pay attention to the storage time on the food packaging instructions. The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded.

REFRIGERATOR CARE

Your refrigerator is designed for year-round use and requires minimal cleaning and maintenance. To keep your refrigerator running efficiently and odor free, we recommend that you clean the refrigerator regularly

CLEANING

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug your appliance or disconnect power before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock or personal injury.

WARNING
Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the finish, DO NOT use gasoline, benzine, thinner or other solvents, and DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.

Unplug the refrigerator from the electrical outlet.
Remove all food.
Remove and wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
Wash the refrigerator interior using a soft cloth dampened with a baking soda solution (2 tablespoons baking soda mixed with 1 quart of warm water).
Clean the gasket around the door. Gently wipe the gasket using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
NOTE: Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.
Using a soft cloth, thoroughly dry all surfaces.
Plug in or reconnect power

MOVING

IMPORTANT: When moving your refrigerator, DO NOT tilt it beyond 45° from upright.

Unplug your refrigerator from the wall outlet.
Remove all food.
Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator.
Tape the door shut.

STORAGE

IMPORTANT: Do not store refrigerator in a location that is accessible to children.

Unplug your refrigerator from the electrical outlet.
Remove all food.
Clean the refrigerator.
Leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold or odor.