Conservator Vfum17tw User manual

UPRIGHT FREEZER

· VFUM17TW

· VFUM21TW

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

CONTENTS

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 using····················································································3

1.5 Warnings for placement ·········································································3-4

1.6 Warnings for energy··················································································4

1.7 Warnings for disposal···············································································4

2 Proper use of the refrigerator

2.1 Placement·······························································································5

2.2 Levelling feet···························································································6

2.3 Changing the Light···················································································7

2.4 Starting···································································································7

2.5 Energy saving tips····················································································7

3 Structure and functions

3.1 Key components·······················································································8

3.2 Functions····························································································9-10

4 Maintenance and care of the refrigerator

4.1 Overall cleaning······················································································11

4.2 Cleaning of door tray···············································································11

4.3 Defrosting······························································································11

4.4 Out of operation······················································································11

5 Trouble shooting

5.1 Trouble shooting·····················································································12

1 Safety warnings

1.1 Warning

THIS appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen

areas in shops, offices 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.

THIS appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.)

IF the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly

qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

DO not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this

appliance.

THE appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the

appliance.

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 of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING:Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regulators for it use flammable

blowing gas and refrigerant.

WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or

damaged.

WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the

rear of the appliance.

DO not use extension cords or ungrounded two prong adapters（）.

DANGER:.Risk of child entrapment Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

-.Take off the doors

-Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

THE refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of electrical supply before attempting the

installation of accessory.

Warning risk of fire / flammable materials:

REFRIGERANT and cyclopentane foaming material used for the appliance are

flammable. Therefore, when the appliance is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and

be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be disposed

by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.

CHILDREN should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNING:To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in

accordance with the instructions.

WARNING:Connect to potable water supply only. (Suitable for ice making machine)

TO Prevent A Child From Being Entrapped, Keep Out Of Reach Of Children And Not In The Vicinity

Of Freezer (Or Refrigerator). Suitable for products with locks″( )

1 3 Electricity related warnings.

This manual contains lots of important safety information

which shall be observed by the users.

12.Meaning of safety warning symbols

Prohibition symbol

Warning symbol

Note symbol

This is a prohibition symbol.

Any incompliance with instructions marked with

this symbol may result in damage to the product

or endanger the personal safety of the user.

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 be caused.

This is a cautioning symbol.

Instructions marked with this symbol require special caution.

Insufficient caution may result in slight or moderate injury,

or damage to the product.

Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the

refrigerator. Please firmly grasp the plug and pull out it 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 turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors

and windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable gases.

Do not unplug the refrigerator and other electrical appliances

considering that spark may cause a fire.

Please use a dedicated power socket and the power socket shall

not be shared with other electrical appliances.

The power plug should be firmly contacted with the socket or else

fires might be caused.

Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the power socket is

equipped with a reliable grounding line.

Do not use electrical appliances on the top of the appliance,

unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

1.5 Warnings for placement

1 4 Warnings for using.

Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items

in the refrigerator to prevent damages to the product or fire accidents.

Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to avoid fires.

The refrigerator is intended for household use, such as storage of foods;

it shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood,

drugs or biological products, etc.

Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator,

nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance

must be conducted by a specialist

Damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its

maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid

danger.

Do not allow any child to get into or climb the refrigerator; otherwise

suffocation or falling injury of the child may be caused.

Do not place heavy objects on the top of the refrigerator considering

that objects may fall when close or open the door, and accidental

injuries might be caused.

Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not

connect the refrigerator to power supply within five minutes to prevent

damages to the compressor due to successive starts.

The gaps between refrigerator doors and between doors and refrigerator

body are small, be noted not to put your hand in these areas to prevent from

squeezing the finger. Please be gentle when close the refrigerator door to

avoid falling articles.

Do not pick foods or containers with wet hands in the freezing chamber when the

refrigerator is running, especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite.

Do not store beer, beverage or other fluid contained in bottles or

enclosed containers in the freezing chamber of the refrigerator;

or otherwise the bottles or enclosed containers may crack due to

freezing to cause damages.

1.6 Warnings for energy

Warning 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)The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or

in low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as water ices should not be

consumed too cold;

3)The need to 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)The precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while

defrosting the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.

5)The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or

cleaning could shorten the storage life.

6)The necessity that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys 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.

Freezing chamber

Correct Disposal of this product：

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household

wastes throughout the EU. 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 for the refrigerator are flammable.

Therefore, when the refrigerator is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and

be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than

be disposed by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.

When the refrigerator is scrapped, 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.

2 1 Placement.

2 Proper use of refrigerators

Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions,

foam pads and tapes inside of the refrigerator;

tear off the protective film on the doors and the refrigerator body.

The refrigerator is placed in a well-ventilated indoor place;

the ground shall be flat, and sturdy (rotate left or right to

adjust the wheel for levelling if unstable).

The top space of the refrigerator shall be greater than 30cm, and

The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance

more than 10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not

place the freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust

or reduction of insulating effect.

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 affect the

electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator.

Precautions before installation:

Before installation o adjusting of accessories, it shall be ensured that the refrigerator isr

disconnected from power.

Precautions shall be taken to prevent fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.

30cm

10cm

2 2 Levelling feet.

Schematic diagram of the levelling feet

（The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on

）the physical product or statement by the distributor

Adjusting procedures:

a. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator;

b. Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator;

c. Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level.

2 4 Starting.

2 3 Changing the Light.

2.5 Energy saving tips

Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by

the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person.

Before initial start, keep the refrigerator still for half an hour

before connecting it to power supply.

Before putting any fresh or frozen foods, the refrigerator shall have run

for 2-3 hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the ambient

temperature is high.

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 placing in the appliance. 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.

Appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper

toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.

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.

Spare enough space for convenient opening of the doors and drawers or

statement by the distributor.

The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will

depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor.

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31.Key components

3 Structure and functions

Door tray

teel wire shelf

Steel wire drawer

LED lighting

/Switch on off lighting

Control panel

Refrigerating chamber

Freezing chamber

Note: Storage of too much food during operation after the initial connection to power may adversely

affect the freezing effect of the refrigerator. Foods stored shall not block the air outlet; or otherwise

the freezing effect will also be adversely affected.

The low temperature freezing chamber may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to

store frozen foods and making ice.

The freezing chamber is suitable for storage of meat, fish, rice balls and other foods not to be

consumed in short term.

Chunks of meat are preferably to be divided into small pieces for easy access. Please be noted food

shall be consumed within the shelf time.

The Refrigerating Chamber is suitable for storage of a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages and

other food consumed in the short term.

Cooking 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.

The glass shelves can be adjusted up or down for a reasonable amount of storage space and easy use.

（The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on

）the physical product or statement by the distributor

①

②

③

④

3 2 Functions.

（The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on

）the physical product or statement by the distributor

1Key)

A.Set key (Temperature setting button of refrigerator compartment)

)2 Display screen

setting 1:

setting 2:

setting 3:

setting 4:

)3 Display

Once initially powered on,the display screen is on full display for 3s.

.and then the refrigerator runs according to

Normal operation display

In case of a failure, the corresponding LED blinks.

In case of no failures, it shows the actual temperature setting of refrigerator.

4 Temperature setting)

Each time the temperature setting button A is pressed once, the temperature setting changes one

time. After the temperature setting has been completed, the refrigerator will run according to the set

value after 15s.

The shift regulation is:

5 Lock/Unlock)

When the temperature control panel is in lock state, it needs to long press temperature setting key

for 3 seconds for unlocking the panel, all LEDs will blink for 2 second when panel is unlocked.

When the temperature control panel is in unlock state, if there is no operation on control panel within

15 seconds, it will enter into lock state automatically.

Freezer defrost sensor

Fault Code

indicator

Fault Description

Refrigerator sensor circuit

indicator

Ambient temperature sensor

③

and

④

and

④

②

④

①

and

6)Freezer / Refrigerator conversion

Long press for 3s, then the icon shines , the appliance runs as a freezer.

Long press for another 3s, then icon goes out,the appliance runs as a refrigerator.

In the unlocking state,

4. Maintenance and care of the refrigerators

（The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on

.）the physical product or statement by the distributor

of door tray4.2 Cleaning

According to the direction arrow in the figure below, use both hands to squeeze the tray,

and push it upward, then you can take it out.

After washing the tray having been taken out, you can adjust its installing height

in accordance with your requirement.

4 3 Defrosting.

The refrigerator is made based on the air-cooling principle and thus has automatic

defrosting function. Frost formed due to change of season or temperature may also

be manually removed by disconnection of the appliance from power supply

or by wiping with a dry towel.

Please unplug the refrigerator for defrost and cleaning.

Dusts behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and

energy saving.

Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there are no debris. Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth

dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.

The interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.

Please turn off the power before cleaning interior, remove all foods, drinks ,shelves, drawers, etc.

Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the refrigerator, with two tablespoons of baking soda and

a quart of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let it dry

naturally before turning on the power.

For areas that are difficult to clean in the refrigerator (such as narrow sandwiches, gaps or corners), it is

recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, combined with

some auxiliary tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterials accumulation in these

areas.

Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors in the interior of

the refrigerator or contaminated food.

Clean the bottle frame, shelves and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted

detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.

Wipe the outer surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent, etc., and

then wipe dry.

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, which may

damage the fridge surface and interior. Boiling water and organic

solvents such as benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.

Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to

avoid short circuits or affect electrical insulation after immersion.

detergent

4.1 Overall cleaning

The appliance shall run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of the appliance

shall not be interrupted; otherwise the service life may be impaired

4 4 Out of operation.

Power failure: In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, foods inside the appliance can be kept for

several hours; during the power failure, the times of door opening shall be reduced, and no more fresh

food shall be put into the appliance.

Long-time nonuse: The appliance shall be unplugged and then cleaned; then the doors are left open

to prevent odor.

Moving: Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects inside out, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder,

freezing chamber drawers and etc. with tape, and tighten the levelling feet; close the doors and fix them

with tape. During moving, the appliance shall not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be vibrated;

the inclination during movement shall be no more than 45°.

Loud noise

Check whether the floor is level and whether the refrigerator is placed stably

Check whether accessories are placed at proper locations

Water pan overflows

There is too much food in the chamber or food stored contains

too much water,resulting in heavy defrosting

The doors are not closed properly, resulting in frosting due to entry

of air and increased water due to defrosting

5 Trouble shooting

5 1You may try to solve the following simple problems by yourself..

If them cannot be solved, please contact the after-sales department.

Failed operation

Check whether the appliance is connected to power or

whether the plug is in well contact

Check whether the voltage is too low

Check whether 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

Light fails to get lit

Check whether the refrigerator is connected to power supply and

whether the illuminating light is damaged

Have the light replaced by a specialist

Door seal fails to

be tight

Remove foreign matters on the door seal

Heat the door seal and then cool it for restoration

(or blow it with an electrical drier or use a hot towel for heating)

Hot housing

Heat dissipation of the built-in condenser via the housing, which is normal

When housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature,

storage of too much food or shutdown of the compressor is shut down,

provide sound ventilation to facilitate heat dissipation

Abnormal noise

Long operation of the refrigerator is normal in summer

when the ambient temperature is high

It is not suggestible having too much food in the appliance at the same time

Food shall get cool before being put into the appliance

The doors are opened too frequently

Long-time operation

of the compressor

The door is stuck by food packages

Too much food is placed

The refrigerator is tilted

Doors cannot be

properly closed

Surface condensation

Condensation on the exterior surface and door seals of the refrigerator

is normal when the ambient humidity is too high. Just wipe the condensate

with a clean towel.

Buzz: The compressor may produce buzzes during operation, and the buzzes

are loud particularly upon start or stop. This is normal.

Creak: Refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance may produce creak,

which is normal.

REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

Your refrigerator is protected by this warranty

WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY One year from original

purchase date

Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance

which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. Excludes

original and replacement Ice & Water filter cartridges (if equipped).

Original and replacement cartridges are warranted for 30 days

(parts only).

Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES

OF THE CONSUMER. *

EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following:

IF YOU NEED

SERVICE

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WARRANTY

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF

THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in ordinary household use. The

consumer shall pay for such service calls.

Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Crosley Corporation, Crosley Canada Corp. or its authorized servicers; use

of parts other than genuine Crosley Corporation parts, obtained from persons otherƚŚĂŶ such servicers; or external; causes such as abuse,

misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.

Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.

NOTE: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not

apply to you.

Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.

Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local

plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.

Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in

house wiring.

Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves,etc., which are not part of the

appliance when it was shipped from the factory.

Damages to finish after installation.

Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).

In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Crosley Corporation. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service

and parts under this warranty must be performed by an authorized Crosley Corporation servicer. In Canada your appliance is warranted by Crosley Canada Corp.

This warranty only applies in the 50 States of the U.S.A., in Puerto Rico, and in Canada. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated

are subject to change without notice. All warranties are made by Crosley Corporation. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Crosley Canada

Corp

*NORMAL

RESPONSIBILIT/ES

OF THE CONSUMER

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer

is responsible for the items listed below:

Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. If

service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights