ARCTIC WIND AUFW138 User manual

USER MANUAL
UPRIGHT FREEZER
13.8, 17.0 & 21.0 CU. FT.
FOR MODELS:
AUFW138
AUFSL138
AUFW170
AUFSL170
AUFW210
AUFSL210
Before using your appliance, please
read this manual carefully and keep it for
future reference, along with your receipt.

For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual and complete the following:
Model Number:_____________________________________ Serial Number: _______________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________________ Store Purchased: _____________________________________
Installation Date: ___________________________________ Installation Co.: _______________________________________
Installer Name: _____________________________________ Installer Phone No.: ___________________________________
CONSUMER PRODUCT INFORMATION

1. SAFETY WARNINGS
1.1 Warning ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Meanings of safety warning symbols............................................................................ 2
1.3 Electricity related warnings........................................................................................... 2
1.4 Warnings for use .......................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Warnings for placement................................................................................................ 3
1.6 Warnings for energy ..................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Warnings for disposal ................................................................................................... 4
2. PROPER USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
2.1 Placement..................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Door handle installation................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Leveling feet ................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Starting ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Energy saving tips ........................................................................................................ 8
2.6 Changing the light......................................................................................................... 8
3. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS
3.1 Key components........................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Functions..............................................................................................................10 – 11
4. MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE UNIT
4.1 Overall cleaning.......................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Cleaning of door tray .................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Defrosting ................................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Out of operation.......................................................................................................... 12
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 13
CONTENTS
This manual provides the information needed for proper use and mainte-
nance of this refrigerator. Basic preventative care can help extend the life of
this unit. The “Troubleshooting” section in this manual contains a chart with
solutions to the most common problems. Referring to this section may save
time and prevent the need for a service call in the event of a problem.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as sta kitchen areas in shops, oces
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
DO NOT store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
The appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance.
WARNING: Risk of re / ammable materials.
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 the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Please dispose of the refrigerator according to local regulators as it uses ammable blowing gas
and refrigerant.
DO NOT use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
-Remove the doors
-Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside
The refrigerator must be disconnected from the electrical supply source before attempting accessory installation.
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are ammable. Therefore, when the refrigerator
is scraped, it shall be kept away from any re source and be recovered by a special recovering company with
corresponding qualication other than be disposed by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any
other harm.
READ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage.
1.1 WARNING
WARNING: Risk of re / ammable materials
1. SAFETY WARNINGS

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1.2 MEANING OF SAFETY WARNING SYMBOLS
Prohibition Symbol
This is a prohibition symbol.
Any noncompliance with instructions marked with this symbol may
result in damage to the product or endanger the personal safety of
the user.
Warning Symbol
This is a warning symbol.
It is required to operate in strict observance of instructions marked
with this symbol; or otherwise damage to the product or personal
injury may occur.
Note Symbol
This is a cautioning symbol.
Instructions marked with this symbol require special caution. Insuf-
cient caution may result in slight or moderate injury, or damage to
the product.
1.3 ELECTRICITY RELATED WARNINGS
DO NOT pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the refrigerator. Please rmly grasp
the plug and pull it out from the socket directly.
To ensure safe use, do not damage the power cord or use the power cord when it is damaged
or worn.
Please use a dedicated power socket and the power socket shall not be shared with other
electrical appliances. The power plug should be rmly pressed into the socket to prevent the
risk of re.
Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the power socket is equipped with a reliable
grounding line.
Please turn o the gas valve and open the doors and windows in case of gas leakage
and other ammable gases. DO NOT unplug the refrigerator and other electrical appliances
considering that sparks may cause a re.
DO NOT use electrical appliances on top of the appliance unless they are the type recommended
by the manufacturer.

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1.4 WARNINGS FOR USE
1.5 WARNINGS FOR PLACEMENT
DO NOT arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator. DO NOT damage the refrigerant
circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a service technician.
A damaged power cord must be replaced by related professionals for proper installation.
The gap between refrigerator door and the refrigerator body is small; to avoid possible injury
to hands, DO NOT put your hand in these areas to prevent from squeezing a nger.. Please be
gentle when closing the refrigerator door to avoid falling articles.
DO NOT grab foods or containers in the freezing chamber with wet hands when the refrigerator is
running, especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite.
DO NOT place heavy objects on top of the refrigerator considering that objects may fall when
closing or opening the door, causing accidental injury.
Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. DO NOT plug the refrigerator into
the power supply for ve minutes to prevent damages to the compressor due to successive
starts.
DO NOT allow children to get into or climb the refrigerator; suocation or injury from falling
can occur.
DO NOT put ammable, explosive, volatile or highly corrosive items in the refrigerator to prevent
damages to the appliance or re accidents.
DO NOT place ammable items near the refrigerator to avoid res.
The refrigerator is intended for household use only, such as the storage of foods; it shall not be
used for other purposes, such as the storage of blood, drugs or biological products, etc.
DO NOT store beer, beverages or other uids contained in bottles or enclosed containers in the
refrigerator; otherwise the bottles or enclosed containers may freeze and pop, causing damag-
es.
Freezing chambe r

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1.6 WARNINGS FOR ENERGY
1) Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming
too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range
of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.
2) Carbonated drinks should not be stored in food refrigerator compartments or cabinets or in low-temperature
compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as ice should not be consumed too cold;
3) DO NOT exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food and particularly for
commercially quick-frozen food in food-freezer and frozen-food storage compartments or cabinets;
4) Take precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of frozen food while defrosting the
refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
5) A rise in temperature of frozen foods during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning could shorten the storage life.
6) For doors or lids tted with locks and keys, keys should be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of
the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside
Correct Disposal of this product:
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes
throughout the US. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To
return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where
the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
1.7 WARNINGS FOR DISPOSAL
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used in the refrigerator are ammable. Therefore,
when the refrigerator is scraped, it shall be kept away from any re source and be recovered by a
special recovering company with corresponding qualication other than be disposed by combustion,
so as to prevent damage to the environment or cause other harm.
When the refrigerator is scraped, disassemble the doors, and remove gasket of door and shelves; put
the doors and shelves in a proper place, so as to prevent trapping of any child.

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2.1 PLACEMENT
2. PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATORS
Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions, foam pads and tape
inside of the refrigerator; tear o the protective lm on the doors and the refrigerator body.
Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. DO NOT place the refrigerator in moist or damp
places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating eect.
DO NOT spray or wash the refrigerator; do not put the refrigerator in moist places easy to be
splashed with water so as not to aect the electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator.
Place the refrigerator in a well-ventilated indoor location; the ground should be at and sturdy
(rotate left or right to adjust the wheel for leveling if unstable).
There should be a minimum of 1 ft (30 cm) of space above the refrigerator, and the refrigerator
should be placed against a wall with a free distance more than 4 inches (10cm) to facilitate
heat dissipation.
Precautions before installation:
Information in the Instruction Manual is for reference only. The physical product may dier. Before
installation and adjusting of accessories, ensure that the refrigerator is disconnected from power.

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2.2 DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION
Precautions shall be taken to prevent the handle from falling and causing any personal injury.
PARTS DIAGRAM:
Bolts (2x) Bolt hole (2x) Handle screw (2x)
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
1. Take out bolt from accessory bag, use the cross screwdriver to put the bolt into the bolt hole of
refrigerator door.
2. Put the handle on the door through to the bolt  and make sure the handle makes close contact with the
door surface.
3. Secure the handle by rotating the screw  to the end; shake the handle to verify that it is xed tightly
LIST OF TOOLS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE USER:
Cross Screwdriver
The hole
The screw
(The picture above is for reference only. The actual conguration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor.)

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2.3 LEVELING FEET
PRECAUTIONS
Before adjusting the leveling feet, make sure the refrigerator is disconnected from power. Before adjusting the leveling
feet, precautions shall be taken to prevent any personal injury.
ADJUSTING THE LEVELING FEET
• Turn the feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator.
• Turn the feet counter-clockwise to lower the refrigerator.
• Adjust the right and left feet as indicated above until the unit is at a horizontal level.
(The picture above is for reference only. The actual conguration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor.)

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2.4 STARTING
• Provide enough space for conveniently opening the doors and drawers.
• Before initial start, do not move the refrigerator for half an hour before plugging it in.
• The refrigerator shall have run for 2 – 3 hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the
ambient temperature is high, before placing any fresh or frozen food inside.
(The pictures above are for reference only. The actual conguration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor.)
28 in.
27 in.
52 in.
44 in.
2.5 ENERGY SAVING TIPS
2.6 CHANGING THE LIGHT
• The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating
ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator. Overloading the appliance forces the
compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance. This cuts down on frost
build-up inside the appliance.
• Refrigerator storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold
air circulation, making the appliance less ecient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one
time, and close the door as soon as possible.
Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent or a
similarly qualied person.

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3. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS
3.1 KEY COMPONENTS
REFRIGERATOR
• The refrigerator is suitable for storing of a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages and other food consumed in the
short term.
• Cooked foods shall not be put in the refrigerating chamber until cooled to room temperature.
• Foods are recommended to be sealed up before putting into the refrigerator.
FREEZER
• The freezer may keep food fresh for a long time and is mainly used to store frozen foods and make ice.
• The freezing chamber is suitable for storing meat, sh, poultry and other foods not to be consumed in short term.
• Meat should be divided into small pieces for easy access. Please note that food shall be consumed within the shelf
time.
The appliance has the function of refrigerator-freezer transition. By using the display panel, end-users can select
refrigerator or freezer in accordance with their requirement.
(The picture above is for reference only. The actual conguration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor.)
Shelf
Shelf
Drawer
Door Tray
Switch ON/OFF Lighting
LED Lighting

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INDICATOR
Hi-Temp (High temperature alarm)
Door open
BUTTONS
A. Quick Freeze button
B. Lock button
C. Refrigerator/Refrigerator Conversion button
D. Temperature Setting Down
E. Temperature Setting Up
FUNCTIONS
● Freezer/Refrigerator conversion
Press and hold “Freezer Fridge” button for 3 seconds; the top indicator illuminates with a beep. The appliance runs
as a freezer.
Press and hold “Freezer Fridge” button for another 3 seconds; the top point turns o and the bottom indicator
illuminates with a beep. The appliance runs as a refrigerator.
● Quick Freeze Function setting
Press “Quick Freeze” button to enter Quick Freeze Mode; the Snowake icon will illuminate. Press “Quick Freeze”
button again to exit the Quick Freeze Mode. If the internal temperature <-25°C, it will exit Quick Freeze Mode
automatically after 3 hours. If the internal temperature cannot reach -25°C, it will exit Quick Freeze Mode automatically
after 24 hours.
● Celsius – Fahrenheit conversion
Press and at the same time for 3 seconds (until a beep) to change the temperature display. The default
refrigerating and freezing temperature is 41°F (5°C) / 0°F (-18°C). The temperature range of Freezer is -11°F ~ 10°F
(-24°C ~ -12°C). The temperature range of Refrigerator is 35°F ~ 46°F (2°C ~ -8°C).
● Door Open Alert
Open the door and the blue “Door Open” indicator will turn on. Close the door and the blue “Door Open” indicator will
turn o. If the door is open for more than 5 minutes while the appliance is running, the door open alert will activate
with a buzz and the blue “Door Open” indicator will blink.
3.2 FUNCTIONS

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FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED)
● High Temperature alert
- In refrigerator mode, if the inside temperature is over 59°F (15°C) for 36 hours, then the high temperature alert is
activated. The blue “High Temp” indicator will blink and buzz for 10 seconds. It will continue to buzz every 10
seconds for 30 minutes.
- If the temperature goes below 54°F (12°C), the High Temperature Alert will deactivate. You may press any button to
cancel this alert.
- In freezer mode, if the inside temperature is over 18°F (-8°C) for 36 hours, then the high temperature alert will
activate and the blue “High Temp indicator will blink and buzz for 10 seconds. It will buzz every 10 seconds for
30 minutes.
- If the temperature goes below 10°F (-12°C), the HIgh Temperature Alert will deactivate. You may press any button to
cancel this alert.
● Lock
Press B for 3 seconds to lock. The icon will illuminate with a beep. Press again for another 3 seconds to unlock. The
icon goes o with a beep.
● Temp
Press to drop the temperature. Press to increase the temperature.
● Reset
Press and hold B and at the same time for 3 seconds. A beep will sound, indicating the mainboard has reset. All
the variables of mainboard will be initialized (except for variables stored in the EEPROM). The display will be fully
illuminated for 3 seconds, just like when powered on for the rst time. While resetting, if the compressor is running, it
will pause for 5 minutes, then run again.
ERROR CODES
ERROR CODE MEANING
E2 Freezing chamber temperature sensor failure
E5 Defrosting sensor failure in freezing chamber
E6 Communication error
E7 Ambient temperature sensor failure

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4.1 OVERALL CLEANING
4.2 CLEANING OF DOOR TRAY
4.3 DEFROSTING
4.4 OUT OF OPERATION
4. MAINTENANCE & CARE OF THE UNIT
• Dust behind the refrigerator and the oor should be cleaned frequently to improve cooling eect and save energy. The
interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odors. Soft towels or sponge dipped in water and non-
corrosive neutral detergents are suggested for cleaning. The refrigerator should be cleaned with clean water and a dry
cloth. Open the door to air dry before the power is turned on.
• Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives, such as toothpastes, organic solvents (such as
alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items to clean the refrigerator considering that this
may damage the fridge surface and interior.
• Do not rinse with water so as not to aect the electrical insulation properties.
• Use your right hand to squeeze the tray in and push upward to take it out. (See the directional arrows in the gure
below.)
• After washing the tray, return it to its place by installing it in the reverse direction from how it was uninstalled (reverse
of the directional arrows in the gure below).
The refrigerator is made based on the air-cooling principle and thus has an automatic defrosting function. Frost formed
due to change of season or temperature may also be manually removed by disconnecting the appliance from the power
supply or by wiping down with a dry towel.
•POWER FAILURE: In case of power failure, even in the summer, foods inside the appliance can be kept for several
hours; during a power failure, avoid opening the door unless necessary. During this time, do not add additional food to
the refrigerator.
•LONG-TIME NON-USE: The appliance shall be unplugged and then cleaned per the instructions listed above, and the
doors are to be left open to prevent odor.
•MOVING: Before the refrigerator is moved, move everything from inside. Secure the glass partitions, vegetable holder,
freezing chamber drawers and etc. with tape, and tighten the leveling feet, Close the doors and secure them with
tape. When moving, the appliance shall not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be vibrated; the inclination during
movement shall be no more than 45°.
The appliance should run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of
the appliance shall not be interrupted; otherwise, the service life may be impaired.
PLEASE UNPLUG THE REFRIGERATOR FOR DEFROSTING AND CLEANING.

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
For further assistance, contact Consumer Services at 855-663-WIND (855-663-9463).
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE, PLEASE REVIEW THE CHART BELOW
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSES
FAILED OPERATION
• Check that the appliance is connected to power and that the plug is making
proper contact
• Check whether or not the voltage is too low
• Check whether or not there is a power failure or partial circuits have tripped
ODOR
• Odorous foods shall be tightly wrapped
• Check whether there is any rotten food
• Clean the inside of the refrigerator as instructed
• Keep an open box of baking soda inside the refrigerator to help eliminate odors
LONG-TIME OPERATION OF
THE COMPRESSOR
• Long operation of the refrigerator is normal in summer when the ambient
temperature is higher
• It is not suggested to store too much food in the appliance at the same time
• Let food cool before storing in the refrigerator/freezer
• The doors are opened too frequently
LIGHT FAILS TO ILLUMINATE • Check if the refrigerator is plugged in and if the bulb is out
• Have the light replaced by a service technician
DOOR IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY
• Make sure nothing is preventing the door from closing
• Too much food is placed in the refrigerator
• The refrigerator is tilted
LOUD NOISE • Check that the oor is level and rm
• Check that accessories are properly placed and secure
DOOR SEAL FAILS TO BE TIGHT
• Remove anything that may be obstructing the door seal
• Heat the door seal and then cool it for restoration (or blow it with a blow dryer or
use a hot towel for heating)
WATER PAN OVERFLOWS
• There is too much food in the chamber or stored food contains too much water,
resulting in heavy defrosting
• The doors are not closed properly, resulting in defrosting due to entry of air and
increased water due to defrosting
HOT HOUSING
• Heat dissipation of the built-in condenser is normal
• Housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature
• Too much food or the compressor is shut down; provide proper ventilation to
facilitate heat dissipation
SURFACE CONDENSATION • Condensation on the exterior surface and door seals of the refrigerator is normal
when the ambient humidity is too high. Wipe the condensation with a clean towel.
ABNORMAL NOISE
• Buzz: The compressor may produce buzzing during operation, particularly around
starting or stopping. This is normal.
• Creak: Refrigerant owing inside of the appliance may produce creaking, which is
normal.
The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for
product improvement. Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details.

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Distributed by:
Perfect Aire, LLC
5401 Dansher Rd.
Countryside, IL 60525
855-663-WIND | 855-663-9463
www.arcticwindac.com
Specification and performance data is subject to change without notice.
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