ARCTIC WIND ABMW141E User manual

USER MANUAL
REFRIGERATOR
BOTTOM MOUNT
FOR MODELS:
ABMW141E ABMSL141E
ABMSS141E ABMSLB141E
ABMW170E ABMSL170E
ABMSS170E ABMSLB170E
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

Safety Warnings ........................................................................... 1 – 2
Proper Use of Refrigerators............................................................... 3
Description of the Appliance.............................................................. 4
Display Controls ........................................................................... 4 – 6
Using Your Appliance.................................................................... 6 – 7
Helpful Hints and Tips........................................................................ 8
Cleaning and Care............................................................................. 9
Troubleshooting............................................................................... 10
Disposal of the Appliance .................................................................11
CONTENTS
This manual provides the information needed for proper use and maintenance 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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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your choosing Arctic Wind products. We are sure you will nd your new appliance a pleasure to use.
Before you use the appliance, we recommend that you read through these instructions carefully, which provides details
about its usage and functions.
Please ensure that all people using this appliance are familiar with its operations and safety features. It is important that
you install the appliance correctly and follow the safety instructions provided.
We recommend that you keep this user’s manual with the appliance for future reference and retain it for any
future users.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
• Sta kitchens, areas in shops, oces and other working environments;
• Farmhouses, by clients in hotels, motels and other residential types of environment;
• Bed and breakfast type of environments.
If you feel that the appliance is not operating correctly, please check the Troubleshooting page for assistance. If still in
doubt, please contact the customer service help line for assistance at 855.663.WIND (855.663.9463).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY AND DAILY USE
It is important to use your appliance safely. We recommend that you follow the guidelines in this manual.
Store any food in accordance with the storage instructions from the food manufacturer.
DO NOT use mechanical devices, hot water, or any other means to speed up the defrosting process unless they are
approved by the manufacturer.
DO NOT try to repair the appliance yourself. It is dangerous to alter the specications or modify this product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, re or electric shock.
Pay attention not to damage the tubing of the refrigerant circuit.
DO NOT place too much food directly against the air outlet on the rear wall of both the refrigerator and freezer
compartment, as it aects sucient air circulation.
DO NOT place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance. Frozen food must NOT be refrozen once it has
been thawed out.
DO NOT store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans
may explode.
DO NOT consume popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
To avoid items falling and causing damage to the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much food in
the crisper drawers.
SAFETY FOR CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
Keep all packaging away from children to avoid risk of suocation.
Protect children from being scalded by touching the very hot compressor at the rear bottom of the appliance.
DO NOT place items on top of the appliance as this could cause injury should they fall o.
Never allow children to play with the appliance by hanging or standing over or on the doors, racks, shelves and
drawers, etc.
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.
SAFETY WARNINGS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid the risks that are always present when using an electric appliance, we recommend that you carefully read all
instructions.
Unpack the appliance and check the appliance thoroughly. Should any damage be evident, DO NOT plug in the
appliance. Contact the store immediately from which you purchased it. Keep all packing materials in this case.
We recommend that you wait 4 hours before plugging in the appliance to allow the refrigerant to ow back into the
compressor.
The appliance must be applied with single phase alternating current of 115V/60Hz. If the voltate uctuates exceeding
the upper limit, A.C. automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W should be applied to the refrigerator for safety use.
The main plug must be accessible when the appliance is installed.
This appliance must be grounded. This appliance is tted with a plug in accordance with local standard. The 3 prong
plug should be suitable for use in all houses tted with sockets in accordance with current specications.
DO NOT use extension cords or multiple sockets which could cause overloading of wiring circuits and could cause a re.
Always plug your appliance into its own individual electrical socket which has a voltage rating that matches the rating
plate.
Make sure that the plug is not squashed or damaged. Otherwise, it may cause short circuit, electrical shock, overheat
and even cause a re.
DO NOT insert the main plug if the socket is loose; there is risk of electrical shock or re.
Switch o the appliance and disconnect it from the main power before you clean or move it.
NEVER unplug the appliance by pulling on the electrical cord. Always grip the plug rmly and pull straight out from the
socket to prevent damage to the power cord.
DO NOT operate the appliance without the light cover of interior lighting.
Any electrical component must be replaced or repaired by a qualied electrician or authorized service engineer. only
genuine parts should be used.
DO NOT use electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are approved by the manufacturer.
DO NOT look direct into the LED light located in the refrigerator compartment without optical instruments to avoid eye
injuries. If it is not functioning correctly, consult a qualied, registered electrician or replace it in accordance with the
“Cleaning and Care” section in this manual.
RISK OF FIRE AND R600aREFRIGERANT
The appliance contains a small quantity of refrigerant isobutene (R600a) in the refrigerant circuit. It is environmentally
friendly and non-synthetic, but nevertheless ammable.
Ensure that no parts of the refrigerant circuit are damaged anytime.
Avoid open ames and sources of ignition.
Ventilate the room where the appliances is located thoroughly.
NEVER store ammable liquids or liquids inside the refrigerator which there is a risk of explosion.
DO NOT store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
Keep burning candles, lamps or other items with open ames away from the appliance to avoid risk of re.

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Before using the appliance for the rst time, you
should be informed of the following tips.
VENTILATION OF APPLIANCE
In order to improve eciency of the cooling system
and save energy, it is necessary to maintain good
ventilation around the appliance for the dissipation
of heat. Therefore, we recommend to have at least
3 inches (75mm) of clearance from the back to the
wall, at least 4 inches (100mm) from the top, at least
4 inches (100mm) from its side to the wall and a clear
space in front to allow the doors to open 145° as
shown in the diagrams below.
3
”(75mm)
4”(100mm)
4”(100mm)
693/8”
(1760mm)
4”
(100mm)
4”
(100mm)
Dimension
(in.)
Model
W W1D D1
ABM_141E Models 26.8 20.7 23.6 51.8
ABM_170E Models 31.1 24.0 23.6 56.1
NOTE: This appliance performs well with ambient
temperature between 55°F to 110°F (12.8°C to
43.3°C). The appliance may not work properly if it is
left for a long period at a temperature above or below
the indicated range.
• Install your appliance in a dry place and avoid high
moisture areas such as basement, garages, etc.
• Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or
frost. Install the appliance away from heat sources
such as stoves, res or heaters.
LEVELING OF APPLIANCE
The appliance should be leveled in order to eliminate
vibration. To level the unit, please complete the
following steps:
1. Roll the refrigerator into place.
2. Turn the adjustable feet (with your ngers or
suitable spanner) until it touches the oor.
3. Tilt back the top backwards for about 0.3 –0.4
inches (10 – 15mm) by turning the feet 1 – 2 turns
further. This will allow the doors to self close
providing a consistent closed seal.
4. Whenever you want to move the appliance,
remember to turn the feet back up so that the
appliance can roll freely. Level the appliance when
relocating.
CAUTION: The rollers, which are not casters, should
only be used for forward or backward movement.
Moving the refrigerator sideways may damage your
oor and the rollers.
AFTER THE INSTALLATION
After you have successfully installed the appliance,
you should clean it thoroughly before using. Cleaning
details can be found in the “Cleaning and Care”
section of this manual.
PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATORS

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Use your appliance according to the following control
regulations. Your appliance has the corresponding
functions and modes as the control panels showed
in the following pictures: When the appliance is
powered on for the rst time, the backlighting of
the icons on the display panel starts working. If
no buttons have been pressed and the doors are
closed, the backlighting will turn o.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
DISPLAY CONTROLS
1. LED light (inside)
2. Cabinet
3. Door switch
4. Glass shelf
5. Crisper cover
6. Fruit and vegetables crisper
(with divider)
7. Twist ice tray
8. Upper freezer drawer
9. Ice storage box (inside)
10. Middle freezer drawer
11. Middle freezer glass shelf
12. Lower freezer drawer
13. Sensor
14. Adjustable foot
15. Roller
16. Magnetic switch
17. Freezer door
18. Freezer door seal
19. Refrigerator door seal
20. Lower door rack
21. Middle door rack
22. Bottle holder
23. Small door rack
24. Refrigerator door
25. Covered dairy rack
NOTE:
• Due to unceasing modication of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly dierent from this Instruction
Manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same.
• Shelves and drawers are arranged for optimum energy eciency on delivery.

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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
We recommend that when you start your refrigerator
for the rst time, the temperature for the refrigerator
is set to 39°F/4°C and the freezer to -1°F/-18°C.
If you want to change this temperature, follow the
instructions below:
CAUTION! When you set a temperature, you set
an average temperature for the whole refrigerator
cabinet. Temperatures inside each compartment may
vary from the temperature values displayed on the
panel, depending on how much food you store and
where you place them. Ambient temperature may
also aect the actual temperature inside
the appliance.
1. °C/°F CHANGE
The temperature can be changed between °C and
°F by pressing the “Holiday” and “Alarm” buttons
at the same time for 3 seconds.
2. FRIDGE
Press “Fridge” to set fridge temperature between
35°F/2°C and 46°F/8°C as needed. The control
panel will display corresponding values according
to the following sequence.
3. SUPER COOL
Super Cool can refrigerate your food
much faster, keeping food fresh for a
longer period.
• Press “Super Cool” button to activate this function.
The light will come on.
• Super Cool automatically switches o after 6 hours
and the refrigerator temperature setting displays
35°F/2°C.
• When Super Cool function is on, you can switch it
o by pressing the “Super Cool or “Fridge” button
and the refrigerator temperature setting will revert
back to the previous setting.
4. FREEZER
Press “Freezer” to set freezer temperature
between 6°F/-14°C and -12°F/-24°C as
needed, and the control panel will display the
corresponding value according to the following
sequence.
5. SUPER FREEZE
Super Freeze can quickly lower frozen
temperature an freeze your food faster than usual.
This can lock the vitamins and nutrition of fresh
food and keep your food fresh longer.
• Press the “Super Freeze” button to activate this
function. The light will come on and the freezer
temperature setting displays -12°F/-24°C.
• In case of the maximum amount of food to be
frozen, we recommend that you let the appliance
operate for 6 hours rst.
• Super Freeze automatically switches o after 26
hours.
• When Super Freeze function is on, you can switch
it o by pressing the “Super Freeze or “Freezer”
button and the freezer temperature setting will
revert back to the previous setting.

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6. HOLIDAY
If you are going to be away for a long
period of time such as long holiday or
business trip, you can activate this function
by pressing the “holiday” button for 3 seconds
until the light is illuminated.
• When the Holiday function is activated, the
temperature of the fridge is automatically switched
to 59°F/15°C. The fridge temperature setting
displays “–” and the freezer compartment
remains on.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD IN THE FRIDGE
DURING THIS TIME OR THE FUNCTION WILL GO OFF.
• When the Holiday function is on, you can switch
it o by pressing any of the following buttons:
“Holiday”, “Fridge”, or “Super Cool.” The fridge
temperature will revert back to its previous setting.
7. ALARM
In case of alarm, “Alarm” icon will be on
and there will be a buzzing sound. Press
the “Alarm” button to clear the alarm and
then the “Alarm” icon will turn o and
stop buzzing.
DOOR ALARM
• When door of fridge or freezer is open for over 2
minutes, door alarm will come on. In case of door
alarm, buzzer will sound 3 times per minute and
stop 10 minutes later.
• To save energy, please avoid keeping doors open
for a long time when using refrigerator. In case
of door alarm, you can also clear door alarm by
closing the doors.
TEMPERATURE ALARM
• If freezer temperature is too high due to power
failure or other reasons, temperature alarm is
activated and the freezer temperature setting
displays “--” .
• In case of temperature alarm, buzzer will sound
constantly for 10 times.
• In case of temperature alarm, press “Alarm”
button for 3 seconds to check the highest freezer
temperature. The temperature value and “Alarm”
icon will simultaneously ash for 5 seconds.
CAUTION! When refrigerator is powered on again, it
is normal that temperature alarm is activated and
you can press “Alarm” clear it.
Your appliance has the accessories as described in
“Description of the appliance” on page 4.
DOOR RACK
• Is suitable for storing eggs, canned liquid, bottled
drinks and packed food, etc. DO NOT place heavy
items in the racks.
• The middle door shelf can be placed at dierent
heights according to your requirements. Please
take food out of the shelf before lifting vertically to
reposition.
BOTTLE HOLDER OPERATION
• The bottle holder is used to hold bottles. You can
place it on the middle or lower door rack and slide
it left or right as you prefer.
NOTE: There are egg trays in the upper shelf and a
bottle holder in the lower shelf.
USING YOUR APPLIANCE

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SHELF IN REFRIGERATOR CHAMBER
The shelves in the refrigerator chamber can be taken
out to be cleaned.
CRISPER DRAWER AND HUMIDITY CONTROL
The crisper, mounted on telescopic extension slides,
is used for storing vegetables and fruits. You can
adjust the humidity inside by using the sliding block.
• The sliding block on crisper cover can slide left or
right and the air hole becomes bigger or smaller.
The bigger air hole opening means less humidity
and a smaller hole means more humidity.
• We recommend that you store vegetables with
more humidity and fruit with less humidity.
• To remove the crisper drawer, empty the crisper
rst. Pull it forward, then lift the crisper o the
slides. Once you have removed the drawers,
ensure the slides are pushed back fully.
• Use the divider to easily manage crisper space as
you store food separately.
USING YOUR FREEZER CHAMBER
The freezer chamber is suitable for frozen food
storage such as meat, ice cream and other such
items.
CAUTION! Never close the freezer door while
the drawers, installation bracket, ice tray, and/or
telescopic slides are extended. It may damage both
the parts and the refrigerator.
• Ensure that bottles are not left in the freezer as
freezing liquid may cause the bottle to explode.
INSTALLATION BRACKET
• The installation bracket is located under the top of
the freezer chamber. In order to get more space
in the freezer, you can remove the installation
bracket.
• When removing the bracket, pull out the twistable
ice tray and the upper freezer drawer, then lift both
the two catches on the left and right underside,
and pull it forward until the bracket releases from
the three circular attachments. Then you should
bend it at one side, slip it from the guide ad nish
removing the bracket.
TWISTABLE ICE TRAY
The twistable ice tray is used to make and store ice
cubes. You should use it as follows:
1. Pull out the twistable ice tray from the installation
bracket.
2. Fill with drinking water (do not ll above the max
water level).
3. Place the lled ice tray back into the bracket.
4. Wait for about 3 hours and twist the knobs
clockwise and the ice will drop into the ice box
below.
DRAWERS
The drawers, mounted on telescopic extension slides,
are used to store more food. Note that the upper
drawer is only for small food items.
• The method for removing the drawers is the same
as the crisper in the refrigerator chamber.