User’s Manual

3.3 Cu.Ft. Compact Refrigerator

MODEL: CCR33CE1B

BEFORE USING YOUR PRODUCT: Please read this manual carefully all safety rules & operating instructions. Keep this manual for future refrence.

Safety Warnings

• For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the safety precautions listed below.

• Read all instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.

• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.

• This unit is intended to be used in household 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.

• Ensure that the plug is easily accessible to enable disconnection from the mains supply.

• Keep ventilation openings in the unit enclosure clear of obstructions.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the unit, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.

• Choose a location for your unit away from heat sources such as radiators or fires as refrigerant and vesicant are burnable.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (The refrigerant is a very environmentally friendly gas but is also combustible. Take care when transporting or moving the unit to ensure that the refrigeration circuit is not damaged. In the event of damage avoid naked flames or ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few minutes.)

• The unit must be manoeuvred by a minimum of 2 persons.

• This appliance can be used by persons aged from 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 instructions concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and are supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.

• If your unit is fitted with a lock to prevent children being trapped inside, keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the unit.

WARNING

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IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE

PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OF REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE

THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT

REPAIRS YOURSELF.

Installation

When selecting a position for your unit you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 60.8°F and 90°F. Avoid locating your unit near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator.

Also avoid direct sunlight as it may increase the electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the unit not to perform properly. This unit is not designed for use in a garage or outdoor installation. Do not drape the unit with any covering.

When installing the unit, ensure that 2 inches of free space is left at both sides, 2 inches at the rear and 2 inches at the top of the unit. The door can be opened to the right or the left, depending on what better suits the location. Please ensure there is adequate space for the door to fully open.

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• If you want to have the door swing reversed, we recommend that you contact a qualified technician. You should only try to reverse the door yourself if you believe that you are qualified to do so.

• All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door. You should rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door change process. Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system. Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.

Reversing the Door Swing

Tools required: Phillips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner.

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• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.

• Adjust the two leveling feet to their highest position.

• To take the door off it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversing process.

• All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.

• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.

• We recommend that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

1. Tilt the unit slightly towards the rear and prop it securely. Two people are required to tilt the unit during the door reversal process.

2. Remove the top right hinge cover.

3. Undo the screws. Then remove the hinge bracket.

4. Remove the top left screw cover.

5. Move the core cover from left side to right side. And then lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching.

6. Remove the screws and bottom hinge.

Then remove the adjustable feet from both side.

7. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.

Unscrew

Unscrew

8. Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet.

Screw

Screw

9. Place the door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge.

10. Insert the hinge bracket and screw it to the top of the unit.

11. Use a spanner to tighten it if necessary.

12. Put the hinge cover and the screw cover back.

13. With the door closed, check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge. Readjust the leveling feet as needed.

Installation

Leveling the Unit

To do this adjust the two leveling feet at the front of the unit.

If the unit is not level, the door and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

Cleaning Before Use

Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wash the shelf in warm soapy water and dry completely before replacing in the unit. Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth.

If you require more information refer to the Cleaning section.

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Before Plugging in YOU MUST

Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the unit.

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Before Turning On!

Do not turn on until two hours after moving the unit. The coolant fluid needs time to settle.

Before Using Your Unit

Before placing any food in your unit, turn it on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is working properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct temperature. Your unit should not be overfilled.

Interior Accessories

Various glass or plastic storage shelves are included with your appliance – different models have different combinations.

You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into the lowest set of guides, above the fruit and vegetable containers, and keep it in this position. To do this, pull the storage shelf forward until it can be swivelled upwards or downwards and removed.

Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.

In order to make the most of the volume of the fresh food storage compartment and frozen-food storage compartment, the user can remove one or more shelves, drawers, out of the appliance, according to your daily use.

Product Overview

Operation

Operation Switching On Your Unit

1. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket. The internal temperature of your unit is controlled by a thermostat. There are six settings, of which position 5 is the coldest and position 0 turns the unit off.

2. Adjust the thermostat control dial to the desired position, bear in mind that the higher the number, the lower the temperature. Position

3 recommended setting when operating at normal room.

3. The unit may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or a particularly cold room, or if you open the door often.

4. To ensure that the unit is cool enough to sufficiently chill your food, wait 24 hours before filling it with food.

Adjusting the Temperature

The internal temperature of the unit is controlled by a thermostat. The recommended position is between 1 to 3 for colder working environments (i.e. during winter) and between 4 to 5 for hotter environments. Please adjust according to the environment.

Noises Inside the Unit!

You may notice that your unit makes some unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly normal, but you should be aware of them!

These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system.

It has become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of your unit. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around the system.

Shopping for Chilled Foods

• Take a quick look at the chilled food package and make sure it is in perfect condition.

• Try to keep chilled food together while shopping and on the journey home as this will help to keep the food cold.

• Don’t buy chilled food unless you can chill it right away. Specially insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These bags can keep chilled food cold for longer while transporting.

• Food that has been left in a car or at room temperature for a prolonged period of time could raise the food temperature to a dangerous level, which allows harmful bacteria to grow.

• Always unpack and place chilled food in the unit before storing dry food.

Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit

• Cooked meats/fishes should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats/fishes to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats/fishes in a container which is large enough to collect juices and cover it properly. Place the container on the lowest shelf.

• Leave space around your food, to allow air to circulate inside the unit. Ensure all parts of the unit are kept cool.

• To prevent transfer of flavors and drying out, pack or cover the food separately. Fruit and vegetables do not need to be wrapped.

• Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you put in the unit. This will help to maintain the internal temperature of the unit.

• To prevent cold air escaping from the unit, try to limit the number of times you open the door. We recommend that you only open the door when you need to put food in or take food out.

Cleaning

Defrosting

Frost may accumulate on the inner rear surface of the appliance which will automatically defrost during the off cycle of the compressor.

Water is channelled via the drain hole to the collection tray above the compressor where it will evaporate.

Please ensure the drain hole is checked and cleaned on a regular basis so water can exit the storage compartment.

Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit

• Remove the shelf before cleaning.

• Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelf.

• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish.

Make sure that the door is closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside the unit.

• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.

Cleaning Tips

Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This may be due to a change in room temperature. Wipe off any moisture residue. If the problem continues, please contact a qualified technician for assistance.

Maintenance

Maintenance Changing the Internal Light

1. Before carrying out the bulb replacement always adjust the thermostat control dial to

Position 0, then disconnect the mains supply.

2. Use a flat bladed screwdriver and gently pry off the light bulb cover.

3. Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an counter clockwise direction.

4. Replace with a new bulb (10W SES).

5. Refit the light bulb cover and reconnect the unit to the mains supply and switch on by adjusting the thermostat.

Care When Handling / Moving the Unit

Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances should it be lifted by holding the edges of the top surface.

Servicing

The unit should be serviced by authorized service and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact a qualified technician. For information call 1-866 915 1212 and you will be advised.

Switching Off for Long Periods of Time

When the unit is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains supply, empty all food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

Old units still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again.

The refrigerant used in your unit and insulation materials require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the unit are damaged prior to disposal.

Up to date information concerning options of disposing of your old unit and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local council office.

When disposing of an old unit break off any old locks or latches and remove the door as a safeguard.