Curtis FR145C User's Manual
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1. n y tiras engomadas Limpie el exterior con un trapo suave y seco y el interior con un trapo h medo y tibio UBICACION 1 Seleccione un lugar con un piso firme y nivelado 2 Su refrigerador requiere ventilaci n Deje un espacio m nimo de 5 hacia arriba y espacio suficiente en el respaldo para permitir la circulaci n de aire 3 Las bodegas termoel tricas necesitan cierto tiempo de recuperaci n cuando la puerta se abre y se deja abierta por mucho tiempo Esto es normal para este tipo de unidad 4 Evite luz directa del sol o calor La luz directa del sol puede afectar la capa de pintura Las fuentes de calor en su proximidad causar n un consumo mayor de electricidad 5 Para un mejor desempe o nivele el refrigerador utilizando las patas ajustables o tornillos niveladores INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA CONECCION A TIERRA Este aparato electrodom stico debe estar conectado a tierra En caso de un cortocircuito el ctrico la conecci n a tierra reduce el riesgo de choque el ctrico proporcionando un cable de escape para la corriente el ctrica Este aparato viene equipado con un cord n que posee un cable a tierra con un enchufe de conecci n a tierra Este enchufe debe estar conectado en un tomacorriente instalado correctamente y conectado a tierra ADVERTENCIA El uso inadecuado del enchufe de conecci n a tierra puede resultar en un riesgo de choque el ctrico Consulte con un electricista si no comprende bien las instrucciones de conec2. COMO DESCONGELAR Coloque el dial del termostato on OFF apagado El descongelado generalmente tarda pocas horas Para descongelar r pido vac o el refrigerador y deje la puerta abierta Nunca use un cuchillo u otro instrumento met lico para rascar el hielo o la escarcha del congelador CUIDADOS EN LOS PERIODOS DE AUSENCIA e Para cortos per odos de ausencia menos de 21 d as el congelador podr quedar funcionando Coloque el bot n de control de temperaturas en la posici n m nima e En per odos de ausencia m s largos se aconseja dejar el refrigerador limpio y desconectado e Saque todo lo que tenga adentro del refrigerador y haga el deshielo y la limpieza general Tambi n retire las cubeteras limpie bien y s quelas internamente e Deje la puerta entreabierta para que penetre el aire y as evitar la formaci n de olores ECONOMIA DE ENERGIA e Evite dejar por mucho tiempo la puerta abierta e Evite aperturas frecuentes de la puerta e Nunca coloque alimentos calientes dentro del refrigerador Espere que est n a una temperatura ambiental e Coloque el bot n de control de temperaturas en la posici n adecuada SI USTED SE VA DE VACACIONES e Saque todos los art culos del refrigerador congelador si Ud se va de vacaciones por un mes o m s Desconecte el refrigerador del tomacorriente y limpie el refrigerador bien e Deje la puerta abierta para evitar la formaci n de olores condensaci n o moho SI USTED SE MUDA Desco
3. OUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Refrigerator does not operate Not plugged in The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse The appliance temperature control is set at OFF position Refrigerator is not cold enough The room temperature is hotter than normal The door is opened too often The door is not closed completely The temperature control is not set correctly The door gasket does not seal properly The refrigerator does not have the correct clearances Abnormal voltage The light does not work Not plugged in The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse The LED light has burned out Vibrations Check to assure that the refrigerator is level The door will not close properly The refrigerator is not level The door was reversed and not properly installed The gasket is dirty The shelves bins or baskets are out of position SERVICE FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR We are proud of our customer service organization and the professional service technicians that provide service on your refrigerators With the purchase of our refrigerator you can be confident that if you ever need additional information or assistance our customer service team will be here for you PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES Please refer to our company for any quality or design problems gt Electrical Connection A Warning Y Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock I
4. ci n a tierra o si existe alguna duda sobre si el aparato est conectado a tierra correctamente NO USE UN CORDON DE EXTENSION ELECTRICA Use un tomacorriente de pared exclusivo No conecte su refrigerador a cordones de prolongaci n el ctrica o junto a cualquier otro electrodom stico en el mismo tomacorriente de pared ADVERTENCIA IMPORTANTE Un refrigerador vac o es una atracci n muy peligrosa para los ni os Quite los sellos magn ticos puertas o cerraduras de todo electrodom stico que est en uso 11 CURTIS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES No de Modelo FR145C REFRIGERADOR TERMOELECTRICO 10 PARTS amp FEATURES gt effi uu EAS U 1 Temperature Control Knob 5 Light Switch 2 Light 6 Legs 3 Cold Sink Fan Cover 7 Door 4 Shelf 8 Upper Hinge Cover IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING Y To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions Read all instructions before using the refrigerator DANGER or WARNING Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage a few days Before you throw away your old refrigerator Take off the door Leave the shelf in place so t
5. electric units is the length of time it requires to recover from having the door opened and shut frequently It may be necessary to wait longer for the temperature to return to its former level once the door has been opened for too long This is normal for the type of unit e Thermoelectric technology costs just pennies to operate It is environmentally friendly due to the lack of CFC s
6. f the power cord is damaged have it replaced by an authorized Products service center This refrigerator should be properly grounded for your safety The power cord of this refrigerator is equipped with a three prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied The cord should be secured behind the refrigerator and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle Do not use an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance gt Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance This refrigerator has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side The unit is delivered to you with the door opening from the left side Should you desire to reverse the opening direction please call customer service for reversal instructions Plastic Retaining Cap Top Door Pin Cap Top Hinge Assembly Hinge Plastic Cap Three Retaining Screws Bottom Hinge OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR gt Temperature Control MED MIN MAX gt Setting the Temperature Control e Your refrigerator has only one control for regulating t
7. hat children may not easily climb inside Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other refrigerator The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Do not repair or replace any part of the refrigerator or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions Replace the fuse with the same type Save these instructions gt gt INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Refrigerator Remove the exterior and interior packing e Check to be sure you have all of the following parts e 1 Shelf e 1 Instruction manual e Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth Installing Your Refrigerator e This appliance is designed to be free standing only and should not be recessed or built in Fully recessed e Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded e Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the refrigerator which allows the proper air circulation to cool the heat sink e Locate the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and sources of heat stove heater radiator etc Direct sunlight may affect the acr
8. he temperature The temperature control is located on the upper right hand of the compartment e To control the internal temperature adjust the control knob according to the ambient temperature or purpose of use e The first time you turn the unit on set the temperature control to Max e The range of the temperature control is from position Min to Max After 2 hours adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suites your needs The middle setting should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use gt Interior Light This refrigerator is provided with a LED light located on the upper right hand corner of the compartment The light will be on when the door is opened and be off when the door is closed CARE AND MAINTENANCE gt Defrosting Your Refrigerator This model uses a thermoelectric cooling system with automatic defrosting system so there is no need to defrost it manually gt Cleaning Your Refrigerator e UNPLUG the refrigerator and remove the shelf e Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water Wash the shelf with a mild detergent solution e The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water e Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the controls or any electrical parts e Wash the outside cabinet with warm
9. necte el refrigerador del tomacorriente y limpie el refrigerador bien Saque todas las partes movibles y empaqu telas para que no se muevan durante la transportaci n e Cierre la puerta del refrigerador y s llela con cinta adhesiva e Aseg rese que el refrigerador va parado durante el viaje y c bralo con una frazada COMO CAMBIAR LA DIRECCION DE APERTURA DE LA PUERTA EN CASO DE QUE NECESITE CAMBIAR EL LADO DE APERTURA DE LA PUERTA POR FAVOR CONSULTE AL SERVICIO POSVENTA DE SU LOCALIDAD O AL EMPLEADO QUE LE VENDIO LA UNIDAD PRINTED IN CHINA 12 lt CURTIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model Number FR145C THERMOELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR BEFORE USE PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents Parts amp Features Important Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before Using Your Refrigerator Installing Your Refrigerator Electrical Connection Reversing The Door Swing Of Your Appliance Operating Your Refrigerator Temperature Control Setting The Temperature Control Interior Light Care And Maintenance Defrosting Your Refrigerator Cleaning Your Refrigerator Power Failure Vacation Time Moving Your Refrigerator Energy Saving Tips Troubleshooting Guide Service For Your Refrigerator Wiring Diagram INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPA OL o o o N 10 12 INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPANOL INSTALACION Retire los accesorios de empaque pl sticos protectores cart
10. water and mild liquid detergent Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth CAUTION Failure to unplug the refrigerator could result in electrical shock or personal injury gt Power Failure Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your refrigerator 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 you need to take the proper steps to protect your food gt Vacation Time e Short vacations Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks e Long vacations If the appliance will not be used for several months remove all food and unplug the power cord Clean and dry the interior thoroughly To prevent odor and mold growth leave the door open slightly blocking it open if necessary gt Moving Your Refrigerator Remove all the food e Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator e Tape the door shut e Protect the outside of refrigerator with a blanket or similar item gt Energy Saving Tips e The refrigerator should be located in the coolest area of the room away from heat producing appliances and out of the direct sunlight e Overload the refrigerator forces the thermoelectric cooling system to run longer e Reduce door openings and extended searches remove as many item as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible e One characteristic of thermo
11. ylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the refrigerator not to perform properly e This refrigerator uses thermoelectric refrigeration technology no compressor and is not designed for storage in hot areas like garages warehouses or outdoors since it is designed to operate at a maximum of 30 degrees below the ambient temperature e Avoid locating the refrigerator in moist areas e Plug the refrigerator into an exclusive properly installed grounded wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Any questions concerning power and or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Products service center e After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet allow the unit to cool down for 2 3 hours before placing food in the refrigerator compartment 4 POWER INPUT E WIRING DIAGRAM POWER SOURCE TEMP CONTROL BOARD N TEMP NTC HEAT SINK FAN O THERMOELECTRIC MODULE D LIGHT amp COLD SINK FAN PROBLEMS WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily saving you the cost of a possible service call Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer TR
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