Models / Modelos ATFR1801EWE / ATFR1801EBE / ATFR1801ESE REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER REFRIGERADOR / CONGELADOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Appliance Safety 3 Important Safeguides 4 Parts and Features 5 Important Safety Instructions 6 Installation Instructions 6 Before Using Your Appliance 6 Installation of Your Appliance 6 Electrical Connection 7 8–9 Operating Your Appliance Freezing Fresh Foods 9 Care and Maintenance 10 Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance 10 Cleaning Your Appliance 10 Power Failure / Vacation Time, Moving Your Appliance 10 Energy Saving Tips 10 Troubleshooting Guide 11 12
APPLIANCE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the wards” DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before the beverage cooler is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully.
PARTS AND FEATURES 1 Freezer Shelf (1) Freezer Temperature Control Refrigerator Temperature Control 7 Leveling Legs 8 Freezer Door Bins 9 Butter box 4 Refrigerator Shelves (2) 10 5 Crisper Cover 11 6 Vegetable Crisper 2 3 5 Refrigerator Door Bins (Medium Size) Refrigerator Door Bin (Large)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator -freezer, follow these basic precautions: Read all instructions before using the refrigerator-freezer. DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerator-freezers are still dangerous. . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.
Electrical Connection Warning Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance 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.
OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE ➢ Temperature Control Panels Refrigerator Temperature Control ➢ Freezer Temperature Control Setting the Temperature Control The temperature inside the refrigerator is controlled by the potentiometer installed in the refrigerated room. The temperature inside the refrigerator varies depending on the opening and closing doors of the refrigerator, the ambient temperature, and the place of placement.
FOR INSTALLATIONS WHERE THE TEMPERATURES WILL DROP BELOW 50º SET THE FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE “COLDEST” SETTING. THIS WILL IMPROVE THE OPERATIONS OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. ➢ • • • • • • • • • • • • • Freezing Fresh Foods Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of freezing the food or storing of the frozen foods.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ➢ Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance This refrigerator-freezer 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 service for reversal instructions. ➢ • • • • Cleaning Your Appliance Unplug the unit, and remove the food and baskets. Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution.
➢ PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE? You can solve many common refrigerator-freezer 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 for service. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Unit does not operate. POSSIBLE CAUSE Not plugged in. The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse. Compressor turns on and off frequently. The room temperature is hotter than normal.
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica, o daño cuando use su electrodoméstico, siga las siguientes precauciones. Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar su electrodoméstico. Peligro o Precaución: Existe el riesgo que los niños queden atrapados. Niños atrapados o sofocamiento no son un problema del pasado. Los electrodomésticos son peligrosos aún si solo los deja en el garaje por un par de días.
• • • 2 piezas plásticas para cubrir agujeros (puerta reversible). Antes de conectar su electrodoméstico a la corriente eléctrica, ubíquelo en posición vertical sobre una superficie plana por lo menos por 2 horas. Esto reducirá la posibilidad de malfuncionamiento en el sistema de enfriamiento por el manipuleo durante el transporte. Limpie la superficie interior con agua tibia usando un trapo suave.
Refrigerator Temperature Control Freezer Temperature Control Como graduar la temperatura La temperatura dentro del refrigerador está controlada por el potenciómetro instalado en la sala refrigerada. La temperatura dentro del refrigerador varía según las puertas de apertura y cierre del refrigerador, la temperatura ambiente y el lugar de colocación.
Compartimiento de su congelador Este compartimiento está diseñado para un período largo (3 meses) de almacenamiento de alimentos congelados. • El tiempo de almacenamiento de los alimentos congelados varía y se recomienda almacenarlos solamente mientras esté vigente la fecha de expiración. • Alimentos congelados pre envasado comercialmente deben ser almacenados de acuerdo con las indicaciones de su fabricante.
