Costway EP23232US User manual

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THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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USER’S MANUAL
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COUNTERTOP FRIDGE
EP23232US

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W ARNING: Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.
When using this appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the following:
1) Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.
2) Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and
care guide.
3) This Countertop Refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions
in the installation section.
4) Never unplug your Countertop Refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grasp the plug and pull straight out from the outlet.
5) 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.
6) Unplug your Countertop Refrigerator before cleaning or before making
any repairs. Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly
recommend that a technician performs the service.
7) If your old Countertop Refrigerator is not being used, we recommend that
you remove the doors and leave the shelves in place. This will reduce the
possibility of danger to children.
8) This Countertop Refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in in an
enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.
9) Do not operate your Countertop Refrigerator in the presence of explosive
fumes.
10) Your Countertop Refrigerator was NOT designed to store perishable
foods. Store only bottled or canned beverages.
S AVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
Risk of child entrapment. Before you th r ow away your old
appliance, take the doors. Leave the shelves in place so
that children may not easily climb inside.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES

1. W ire Shelf
3. Adjustable LevelingLegs
2. Tinted Double Pane Glass Door
4. Drip Tray in Back (not shown)
Pa r ts and Features
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1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all
adhesive tape holding the Countertop Refrigerator accessories
inside and outside.
2. Inspect and remove any remaining packing, tape or printed
materials before powering on the Countertop Refrigerator.
• Your Countertop Refrigerator has two leveling legs which are
located in the front corners. After properly placing your Countertop
Refrigerator in its nal position, you can level your Countertop
Refrigerator.
• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to lower your
Countertop Refrigerator or by turning them counterclockwise to
raise your Countertop Refrigerator. The Countertop Refrigerator
door will close more easily when the two front leveling legs are
extended slightly.
• To ensure that your Countertop Refrigerator works at the
maximum efciency it was designed for, you should install it in a
location where there is proper air circulation and electrical connections.
• The following are recommended clearances around the Countertop
Refrigerator :
Sides……………2 " (50mm)
Top....................2 " (50mm)
Back..................2 " (50mm)
•Do not over ll your Countertop Refrigerator for proper cooling.
Note: If your Countertop Refrigerator has been tilted for any reason,
wait 24 hours before plugging it in.
•Ensure the drip tray in the rear of the unit is in the proper position.
Installing Your Countertop
Refrigerator
Unpacking Your Countertop Refrigerator
P r oper Air Circulation
Leveling Your Countertop Refrigerator
Drip Tray
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Electrical Requirement
• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115 volts, 15 amps
outlet) with proper grounding to power the Countertop Refrigerator.
• Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting o the third
grounding prong in order to accommodate a two prong outlet. This is
a dangerous practice since it provides no eective grounding for the
Countertop Refrigerator and may result in shock hazard.
• Do not install your Countertop Refrigerator in any location not
properly insulated or heated (e.g., garage etc.). Your Countertop
Refrigerator was not designed to operate in ambient temperature
settings below 55˚ Fahrenheit.
• Select a suitable location for the Countertop Refrigerator on a
hard even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source (e.g.,
radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances, etc.). Any oor
unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs located on the
front and rear bottom corners of the Countertop Refrigerator.
• Your Countertop Refrigerator is designed for freestanding
installation only. It is not designed for built-in application.
Note: This unit is for indoor use only.
• Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions. If it is necessa ry 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
Use of Extension Cord
W ARNING: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT - SHOCK HAZARD
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Shelving (See Fig. #2)
To remove or replace a full-width slide-out shelf:
1. Gently tilt the shelf up and slide forward until the shelf has been completely
removed.
2. To replace the shelf, gently slide the shelf back.
Fig. #2
Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear
• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the
refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.
•Compressor makes operational sounds when cycling on and o.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Warn in g : To a void electric shock, always unplug your Countertop
Refrigerator before clea ning. Ign oring this warning
may result in death or njury.
Cau o n : Before using clea ning products, always read and follow
manufacturer’s instrucons and wa rnings to avoid personal injury
or product da mag e.
Gen eral : •Prepare a cleaning soluon of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda
mixed with warm water. Use sponge or socloth, dampened
with the cleaning soluon, to wipe down your Countertop Refrigerator
•Rinse with clean wa rm water and dry with a socloth.
•Do not use harsh chemica ls, ab rasi ves, ammonia, chlorine bleach,
concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some
of these chemica ls may dissolve, damag e and/or discolor your
Countertop Refrigerator.
Door Gaskets : •Clean door gaskets every three months according to genera l
instrucons. Gask ets must be kept clean a nd pliabl e to assure a
proper seal.
•Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will
keep the gasket pliabl e a nd ensure a good seal.
Defrosng Your Countertop Refrigerator
Your Countertop Refrigerator is desig ned with a manual defrost system. The
Countertop Refrigerator surfac es will defrost, when the unit is unplug . W ater
from the unit is dispos ed of automatically, by means of being channeled onto a
drip tray located on the compresso r. Heat transfer from the compressor causes this
water to evaporate .
Power Interrupons
•Occasionally there may be power interrupons due to thunderstorms or other
causes . Remove the pow er cord from AC outlet when a power outa ge occ urs.
Whe n power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet.
Vacaon a n d Moving Care
•For long vacaons or absences, empty contents from Countertop Refrigerator,
unplug the unit a nd clea n the Countertop Refrigerator and door gasket s
accord ing to “G eneral clea ning” section. Prop doors open, so a ir ca n circulate inside .
W hen moving , alwa ys move the Countertop Refrigerator vercally. Do not move
with the unit lying down. Possible damage to the sea led system could occu r.
Proper Countertop Refrigerator
Care & Cleaning
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Countertop Refrigerator Does Not Operate
•Check if Countertop Refrigerator is plugged in.
•Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breake r.
•Check if power pad is on.
Temperature appears too warm
•Frequent door openings.
•Allow me for recently added beverages to reach proper temperature.
•Check gaskets for proper seal.
•Adjust temperature control to cooler seng.
Temperature is too cold
• If temperature control seng is too cold, adjust to a wa rmer seng and allow
several hours for temperature to adjust.
Countertop Refrigerator 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 me.
•Check gasket for proper seal.
•Check to see if doors are completely closed.
Moisture build up on interior or exterior of the Countertop
Refrigerator
•This is normal during high humidity periods.
•Prolonged or frequent door openings.
•Check door gaskets for proper seal.
Countertop Refrigerator door does not shut p roperly
•Level the Countertop Refrigerator.
•Check for blockages.
Troubleshoong
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