Budweiser BUD-E User manual

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USER GUIDE (CANADA)

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SAVE THIS
USER GUIDE
You will need this manual for safety
instructions and operating procedures.
Put it and the original sales invoice in
a safe, dry place for future reference.
Model number:
010275
Serial number:
IC # 11838A-CONNREFG
FCC # 2AA7-CCONNREFG

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Move packaged unit to approximate position of installation and allow unit to rest upright in the correct position
for 24 hours before plugging in. Failure to comply will void warranty.
NOTES BEFORE INSTALLATION
1. Allow unit to rest upright in the correct position for 24 hours
before plugging in.
2. Position unit in a well ventilated area and ensure you allow a
minimum of 3/4 inches on the sides and 2 inches at the
top and back of the refrigerator.
3. Do not rest any objects on the top or sides of the unit.
4. The refrigerator requires a 110V US type power outlet.
5. After turning the refrigerator on, allow it to reach pre-
programmed temperature (0°C/32°F) over a 12 hour period.
3 LEDs will light up to indicate the correct temperature.
6. After this initial period (minimum 12 hours) the refrigerator
setting can be changed to achieve below zero temperatures
by illuminating all 5 LEDs (-1.5°C/-3.0°C) or (29°F/26°F)
7. To ensure the unit can reach below zero temperatures
efficiently, please load with cold beer as opposed to room
temperature product where possible.
8. It is normal for the sides of the refrigerator to be warm at
times during operation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions 5
Installing Refrigerator 7
Parts Overview 9
Getting Started 10
Connecting to Wi-Fi 11
Mobile App 12
Wi-Fi Status 13
Temperature Settings 14
Refrigerator Beer Capacity 15
Stocking and Removing Beer 16
Care and Cleaning 18
Troubleshooting 19
FCC and IC 22

Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.
When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:
1. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this user guide.
2. This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the installation instructions before it is used. See
grounding instructions in the installation section.
3. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out
from the outlet.
4. Contact a certified electrician to repair or replace immediately,
all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length, the plug or the connector end.
5. Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument
when removing any ice build up.
6. Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning. Note: If for
any reason this product requires service, we strongly
recommend that a certified technician performs the service.
7. Before you throw away your old refrigerator take off the
doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
8. After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
9. This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in
in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for free-standing
installation only.
10.Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of
explosive fumes.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Danger Risk of child entrapment or fridge falling.
Risk of child choking on small parts. This fridge
is not made for use by children. Before you throw
away your old refrigerator take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
Danger – Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained and authorized service
personnel. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator.
Caution – Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Consult repair manual/owner’s guide before attempting
to service this product. All safety precautions must be followed.
Caution – Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of properly in accordance with federal or local regulations.
Flammable refrigerant used.
Caution – Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing; follow handling instructions carefully.
Flammable refrigerant used.

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INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Unpacking Your Refrigerator
1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base
and all adhesive tape holding the refrigerator accessories
inside and outside.
2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed
materials before powering on the refrigerator.
Levelling Your Refrigerator
• Your refrigerator has two levelling legs which are located in
the front bottom corners of your refrigerator. After properly
placing your refrigerator in its final position, you can level
your refrigerator.
• Levelling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to
raise your refrigerator or by turning them counter-clockwise
to lower your refrigerator. The refrigerator door will close
easier when the levelling legs are extended.
Proper Air Circulation
• To ensure your refrigerator works at the maximum
efficiency it was designed for, you should install it in a
location where there is proper air circulation, plumbing
and electrical connections.
• The following are recommended clearances around
the refrigerator:
Sides……………3/4" (19mm)
Top....................2" (50mm)
Back..................2" (50mm)
Electrical Requirements
• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet with proper
grounding to power the refrigerator.
• Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting off the
third grounding prong in order to accommodate a two
prong outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides
no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may result
in shock hazard.

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR (continued)
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Use of Extension Cords
Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an
extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a
3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet that will accept the
plug. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal
to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
Installation Limitations
• Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly
insulated or heated, e.g. garage, etc. Your refrigerator was
not designed to operate in temperature settings below 55˚
Fahrenheit / 12˚ Celsius.
• Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard
even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source, e.g.
radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances, etc.
Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the levelling
legs located on the front bottom corners of the refrigerator.
In addition to the sounds from the amplified speaker, normal
operating sounds you may hear:
• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations are the
result of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.
• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.

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PARTS OVERVIEW
Parts overview:
1. Speaker
2. Display
3. Door hinge
4. Control panel
5. Door
6. Shelves (x3)
7. Shelf roller (x18)
8. Shelf gates (x21)
9. Front feet (x2 adjustable)
Sounds/alerts overview:
• Adding stock
• Pressing the ‘PAIR’ button
• Pressing any function
button on the control panel
• End of cold countdown
• Door open
• Full fridge
• Power on
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Remove the tape
off the rollers
Open refrigerator door and remove
all internal packaging and tape.
Check there is one ‘colour roller’ per
channel with silver magnetic feet
facing down as shown.
Plug the refrigerator into a 110V
power outlet.
1. 2. 3.
Colour roller x 18
GETTING STARTED
Move packaged unit to approximate position of installation and allow unit to rest upright in the correct position
for 24 hours before plugging in. Failure to comply will void warranty.

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• Make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network
you wish to connect your refrigerator to.
• For best Wi-Fi connection results turn your iPhone screen
to maximum brightness.
• For best Wi-Fi connection results do not place refrigerator
in direct sunlight during the connection process or where
there may be bright or flashing lights.
WARNING
An iOS or Android mobile device.
Download the Bud-e App and follow
on screen prompts to connect.
Wi-Fi router - 802.11b/g/n with broadband
internet connection.
CONNECTING TO WI-FI
Before connecting to Wi-Fi you will need
This product will not connect to any Wi-Fi networks
requiring secondary authentication.

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Press the pair button on top of the
refrigerator door. This will wake the
Wi-Fi sensor for connection.
When countdown starts, hold the
screen of your device flat against
the Wi-Fi sensor until the screen
stops flashing.
Once connected, the Bud-e App
will display real time stock count
and temperature of the refrigerator.
1. 2. 3.
Bud-e App - WI-FI CONNECTION
Download the Bud-e App and follow on screen prompts to connect

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Wi-Fi LED status
Flashing red = not connected
Flashing green = connected successfully
Solid green = updating firmware
(do not unplug refrigerator during this process)
Flashing amber = has not received any
Wi-Fi settings
Off = normal operation
(the unit is still connected to Wi-Fi)
Note: If Wi-Fi connection is lost the Wi-Fi icon on the display
will flash red. The refrigerator will automatically re-connect to
your Wi-Fi network when it becomes available again.
Wi-Fi status LED is located on
top of the refrigerator door.
WI-FI STATUS LED (top panel)

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The refrigerator has 5 temperature settings*:
1 LED on = 5°C = 41°F
2 LEDs on = 2°C = 35°F
3 LEDs on = 0°C (default) = 32°F
4 LEDs on = -1.5°C = 29°F
5 LEDs on = -3.0°C = 27°F
Select Fahrenheit or Celsius via the mobile App
*Please note these are approximate temperature settings
only. Actual temperature may differ depending on stock
and environment.
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
Buttons Display
2345
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Temperature settings are located
on top of the refrigerator door.

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REFRIGERATOR BEER CAPACITY
x30
x30
x18
Total 78
and/or
and/or

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Make sure there is a ‘colour roller’ in
each channel.
Push base of bottle or can in
direction shown making sure it
pushes the colour roller further back
into the shelf channel.
Make sure roller is directly behind
bottle or can for accurate stock
counting.
1. 2. 3.
STOCKING AND REMOVING BEER
Incorrect way to stock:
Correct way to stock:
Roller behind
the bottle
Roller in front
of the bottles,
not active

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On closing the refrigerator door the stock levels will be
displayed on the door for 5 seconds. Change temperature
indicator from Fahrenheit to Celsius via the mobile App.
The colour rollers measure the stock level. When removing
beer make sure the colour roller slides as far towards the
door as possible.
4. 5.
The Bud-e Fridge measures the number of items you have left using technology that was calibrated using standard
341mL/355mL Budweiser and Bud Light bottles and cans. Use of other packaging may have varying results for
this functionality. Contact customer service at 1-855-283-7331 for more details.
STOCKING AND REMOVING BEER (continued)
Stock count
Temperature
Stock count
Temperature
Temperature

Cleaning and Maintenance
Warning: To avoid electric shock, always unplug your
refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may
result in death or injury.
Caution: Before using cleaning products, always read and
follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid
personal injury or product damage.
General: Wipe down your refrigerator with a damp cloth,
do not expose the internals to any liquids.
• Dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia,
chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents
or metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals
may dissolve, damage and/or discolour your refrigerator.
Door Gaskets: Clean door gaskets every three months
according to “General Cleaning” section. Gaskets must
be kept clean and pliable to ensure a proper seal.
Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets
will keep the gasket pliable and ensure a good seal.
Power Interruptions
Occasionally there may be power interruptions due
to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power
cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs.
When power has been restored, re-plug power cord
to AC outlet. Clean refrigerator before reusing.
Vacation and Moving Care
For long vacations or absences, empty the refrigerator, remove
AC cord from socket and clean the refrigerator and door
gaskets according to “General Cleaning” section. Prop doors
open so air can circulate inside. When moving, always move
the refrigerator vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down.
Possible damage to the sealed system could occur. The Bud-e
Fridge should only be operated in a dry environment and
protected from the elements, should be operated away from
heat sources and should not be moved by a single person
to avoid injuries.
Energy Saving Tips
The refrigerator should be located in the coolest area of the
room, away from heat-producing appliances or heating
ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
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PROPER REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING

Refrigerator does not operate:
• Check if refrigerator is plugged in.
• Check if there is power at the AC outlet, by checking
the circuit breaker.
Stock temperature appears too warm:
• Frequent door openings will slow the cooling process.
• Allow enough time for recently added stock to reach
desired temperature.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
• Adjust temperature control to colder setting.
Stock temperature is too cold:
• If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer
setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust.
Refrigerator’s compressor runs too frequently:
• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature
during high temperature and humid days.
• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an
extended period of time.
• Check gasket for proper seal.
• Check to see if doors are completely closed.
Moisture build up on interior or exterior
of the refrigerator:
• This is normal during high temperature or humidity periods.
• Prolonged or frequent door openings may cause this.
• Check door gaskets for proper seal.
Refrigerator has an unpleasant odour:
• Interior needs cleaning.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Refrigerator door does not shut properly:
• Level the refrigerator.
• Check for blockages, i.e. stock loaded incorrectly.
Popping or cracking sound when the
compressor comes on:
• Check to ensure the refrigerator is level.
• The floor may be uneven or weak. The refrigerator rocks
on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure the floor can
adequately support the refrigerator. Level the refrigerator
by putting wood or metal shims under part of the
refrigerator.
• The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the
refrigerator and move it away from the wall.
See the “Installing Your Refrigerator” section.
My refrigerator won’t connect to Wi-Fi:
When configuring your device with Wi-Fi connection,
please ensure the following:
1. The device is powered on.
2. The status LED is flashing when connecting to Wi-Fi.
If your status LED is not flashing, you may need to restart
your refrigerator.
3. The screen of your mobile device is as close as possible
to the Wi-Fi sensor for the entire time the screen is flashing.
4. Your phone and device are as stationary as possible during
the connection process.
5. Move your refrigerator closer to the Wi-Fi router to ensure
good signal strength.
My Wi-Fi network is not showing up in the App:
• If your network is not listed by the Bud-e App, it may
be a hidden network. If it is hidden, then manually type
in the network’s name.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)