Item # 1007348472

Model # VXAR440BSS

USE AND CARE GUIDE

4.4 CU FT FREESTANDING OUTDOOR REFRIGERATOR

WITH SS DOOR

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents .......................................................... 2

Safety Information ......................................................... 2

Warranty ......................................................................... 3

What is Covered ...................................................................... 3

What is Not Covered ............................................................... 3

Pre-operation................................................................. 4

Before You Begin .................................................................... 4

Setting Up The Appliance

Tools Required

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Package Contents ................................................................... 5

Safety Information

□ This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities may be different or reduced, or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such persons receive supervision or training to operate the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

□ This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

□ Staff kitchen areas in shops, of ces 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.

□ This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance has a cord that has a grounding wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded. If the outlet is a 2prong wall outlet, it must be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The serial rating plate indicates the voltage and frequency the appliance is designed for.

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Operating Instructions .........................................................8

Maintenance .............................................................................9

Care and Cleaning ..................................................................9

Troubleshooting ....................................................................10

Service Parts ..........................................................................11

DANGER:

□ Risk of re or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

□ Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator.

□ Ensure that servicing is done by factory authorized service personnel, to minimize product damage or safety issues.

□ If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar quali ed person in order to avoid hazard.

□ Consult repair manual or owner’s guide before attempting to service this product.

All safety precautions must be followed.

□ Dispose of properly in accordance with federal or local regulations.

□ Follow handling instructions carefully.

□ Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.

□ Risk of child entrapment. Before throwing away an old appliance:

□ Remove the door or lid.

□ Leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

□ Do not add a lock to the door or lid. This can cause child entrapment and harm.

WARNING:

□ Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in 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.

□ Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a quali ed electrician or service agent if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

CAUTION: Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

NOTE: Do not connect your appliance to extension cords or together with another appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the power cord. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord. Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs) adapters.

Warranty

WHAT IS COVERED

This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is used under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer.This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by The Home Depot and is non-transferable.

□ Plastic parts are warranted for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, with no extensions provided.

□ During the rst twelve (12) months, any functional parts of this product found to be defective, will be repaired or replaced, at warrantor’s option, at no charge to the original purchaser.

□ To obtain service, contact The Home Depot where the unit was purchased. If service is performed on the unit by anyone other than an authorized service depot, all obligations of The Home Depot under this warranty shall be void.

□ It is the responsibility of the purchaser to transport the appliance to the nearest authorized service depot.

□ Transportation charges to and from the service location are not protected by this warranty and are the responsibility of the purchaser.

□ Nothing within this warranty shall imply that The Home Depot will be responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to food or other contents of this appliance, where due to any defect of the appliance, or its use, whether proper or improper.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

No warranty or insurance herein contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by any of the following:

1) Power failure.

2) Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.

3) Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring or inadequate fuses.

4) Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating conditions (ie. extremely high or low room temperature).

5) Use for commercial or industrial purposes (ie. If the appliance is not installed in a domestic residence).

6) Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, oods etc.

7) Service calls resulting in customer education.

8) Improper installation (ie. building-in of a free standing appliance or using an appliance outdoors that is not approved for outdoor application, including but not limited to: garages, patios, porches or anywhere that is not properly insulated or climate controlled).

Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims; retain bills of sale. In the event that warranty service is required, present the proof of purchase to our authorized service depot. or visit www.homedepot.com.

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Pre-operation

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

IMPORTANT: If the appliance is

placed on its

back or side for any length of time during this process, it must be allowed to remain upright for 6 hours before plugging it in to avoid damage to the internal components.

Read instructions carefully before operating.

SETTING UP THE APPLIANCE

□ Remove interior and exterior packaging prior to installation. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a soft, dry cloth and the inside with a lukewarm wet cloth.

□ Place the appliance on a oor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.

□ Prolonged exposure to extreme heat or direct sunlight may adversely affect the performance of this unit.

Please check the interior temperature and contents of this unit if extreme heat or sunlight are present for extended periods.

□ This unit is suitable for outdoor use and is weather resistant. However, it is not waterproof. Do not use this unit near a swimming pool or hot tub.

□ Before connecting the appliance to a power source, let it stand upright for approximately 6 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.

□ Allow 12.7 cm (5 inches) of space between the back, sides and top of the appliance and all adjacent walls.

□ This appliance is intended for free-standing installation only and is not intended to be built into a cabinet or counter. Building in this appliance can cause it to malfunction.

□ Extreme cold will affect the performance and reliability of this unit. Do not use this in environments that are

7°C (45°F) or less.

CAUTION: Ensure that the door is fully closed when the appliance is in operation. Failure to fully close the door can lead to excessive condensation and potential water damage to ooring under the appliance. Vissani will not be responsible for damages from misuse.

The door handle is shipped inside the cabinet to avoid damage during shipping. It can be installed using the provided hex key and hexagon bolts found in the accessory bag.

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TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillips screwdriver

Pre-operation(continued)

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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A J

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Part

A

B

C

D

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Description

Evaporator

Compressor

Door

Handle

Top glass shelf

Middle glass shelf

Bottom glass shelf

Power plug

Cabinet

LED light

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DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Removing hinge assembly

□ Remove the cabinet hole covers 1) from the top left side of the cabinet ( I).

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□ Remove the hinge cover (8), screws (7), upper door hinge (6) and upper hinge gasket (5) from the top right side of the cabinet (I).

□ Remove the door spindle cover (4) and screw (3) on the top left side of the door (C).

□ Remove the door hole cover (2) on the top right side of the door (C).

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Switching handle location

□ Remove the door (C) from the cabinet (I).

□ Remove the door hole covers (10) on right side of the door (C) and screws (9) on left side of the door

(C).

□ Remove stop block (11) and screws (12) and install them on left bottom side of the door (C).

□ Install handle (D) on the right side of the door (C).

□ Cover left holes of the door with door hole covers

(10).

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Switching the feet

□ Remove adjustable foot (15), screws (7) ,bottom hinge (14) and stop block (13)from the bottom right side of the cabinet (I).

□ Remove the xed foot (16) and screws (7) from the bottom left side of the cabinet (I).

□ Install the bottom hinge (14) and all accessories on the bottom left side of the cabinet (I).

□ Exchange adjustable foot (15) and xed foot (16) location and install.

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16

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15

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Removing the hinge pin

□ Remove the hinge pin (18) from the upper hinge

(17).

□ Flip the hinge over and reinstall the hinge pin on the other side.

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18

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Installing the door

□ Install the door (C) onto the cabinet (I).

□ Install the upper hinge gasket (5),upper hinge (6) and hinge cover (8) and x by screws (7).

□ Install the door hole covers (1).

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C

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I

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Installing the door hole covers

□ Take the door spindle cover (19) from the accessory bag and install it on the top right side of the door (C) by screw (3).

□ Install the door hole cover (2) on the top left side of the door (C).

IMPORTANT: When reinstalling the door, ensure that the top of the door is level with the top of the cabinet and that the rubber gasket makes a good seal with the cabinet all the way around.

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3

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Operating Instructions

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Appliance Features

1. Interior Light and Thermostat Dial: Temperature can be adjusted by turning the thermostat dial on the inner ceiling of the appliance.

2. Glass Shelves

3. Defrost Water Outlet: Ice that forms inside the appliance will automatically thaw and drain through this outlet.

4. CANSTOR™ Door Liner: Holds 355 ml cans of pop, juice, or beer.

5. Bottle Rack: For tall, small and medium cans or jars.

6. Magnetic Gasket: Tight tting door seal keeps all the cooling power locked inside.

7. Adjustable Foot: Adjust so the unit is level.

8. Lock (not pictured): To prevent a child from becoming trapped, keep keys out of reach of children and not near the appliance.

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Adjusting the temperature

□ The temperature of the appliance can be adjusted by turning the thermostat dial.

□ The larger dots indicate the coldest setting.The smaller dots indicate the warmest setting.

□ The “OFF” position will turn off the cooling function.

□ Internal temperature of the appliance can vary based on ambient temperature, the quantity of items stored and how frequently the door is opened.

COLD OFF COLDEST

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Maintenance

□ Vacation

□ Short vacations: Leave the appliance o Secure the door with tape.

□ Turn the adjustable foot up to the base to avoid damage.

□ Protect the outside of the appliance with a blanket or similar item.

□ Be sure the appliance stays in the upright position during transportation.

□ perating during vacations of less than three weeks.

□ Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all items and turn off the appliance.

Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary.

□ Moving

□ Make sure the appliance is empty.

□ Secure the shelves with tape.

□ If the appliance is placed on its back or side during transportation, upon reaching the destination, allow it to remain upright for 6 hours before plugging in to avoid damage to internal components.

□ Disposal

□ This appliance may not be treated as regular household waste, it should be taken to the appropriate waste collection point for recycling of electrical components. For information on local waste collection points, contact your local waste removal agency or government of ce.

Care and Cleaning

CLEANING

Ensure the appliance is unplugged before cleaning.

□ To clean the inside of the appliance, use a soft cloth and a solution of a tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water or a mild soap solution or some mild detergent.

□ Wash removable shelves in a mild detergent solution, then dry and wipe with a soft cloth.

□ Clean the outside with a soft, damp cloth and some mild detergent.

□ It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the cabinet. Clean this area with a soapy cloth.

Rinse with a damp cloth and let dry.

NOTE: Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the appliance.

Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the appliance. Never use any commercial or abrasive cleaners or sharp objects on any part of the appliance.

POWER FAILURE

Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your appliance if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, take the proper steps to protect your contents.

NOTE: Wait 3 to 5 minutes before

DEFROST attempting to restart the refrigerator if operation has been interrupted.

This appliance is equipped with an automatic defrost function and does not require manual defrosting. Defrost water from the appliance is channeled into a drip tray located above the compressor. Heat transfer from the compressor causes the defrost water to evaporate.

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Troubleshooting

Problems

No power.

Internal temperature not cold enough.

Refrigerator runs continuously.

Refrigerator makes a gurgling noise when operating.

What are the standard wattage and amps used?

How much does it cost to run the freezer?

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Can I use an extension cord? /

I had my fridge on its side to bring it home. Do I have to let

/ it sit? And for how long?

How do I set the temperature? /

Possible Causes

□ A fuse may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

□ Plug not fully inserted into the wall outlet.

□ Temperature setting is too warm.

□ The door is not shut properly or opened excessively.

□ Recently added a large quantity of warm food to the cabinet.

□ Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight.

□ Ambient temperature or humidity is very high.

□ Temperature setting is too cold.

□ The door is not shut properly or opened excessively.

□ Recently added a large quantity of warm food to the cabinet.

□ Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight.

□ Ambient temperature or humidity is very high.

□ This noise is completely normal. The refrigerant inside the appliance will make a gurgling noise as it changes from a liquid to a gas and back again.

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Solutions

Check both causes and plug in again.

Check all causes and improve accordingly.

Check all causes and improve accordingly.

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This information can be found on the rating plate located on the back of the cabinet.

Please refer to the energy guide.

No, an extension cord may not be used.

Yes, please allow it to sit upright for 6 hours before plugging it in.

If your thermostat dial has dots.

The smaller dots indicate warmer temperatures and the larger dots indicate colder temperatures.

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Service Parts

MODEL TYPE

B

C

A

F

Part Description

A Compressor

B Thermostat

C Glass shelf

D Adjustable foot

E Bottle bin

F Can bin

G Handle

D

E

Quantity

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

G

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Retain this manual for future use.