EcoSolarCool ESCR355GE Operating and maintenance manual
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DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE OF ECOSOLARCOOL
DC UPRIGHT
REFRIGERATOR
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We thank you for the confidence
you have shown by purchasing our
appliance.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.
The appliance is intended solely for
household use.
DC Upright refrigerator (hereinafter: the
appliance) consists of two parts: the upper
part is the refrigerator and the lower part is
the freezer.
The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh
food at temperatures above 0°C (32°F).
The freezer is intended for freezing fresh
food and for long-term storage of frozen
food.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS
7 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
8 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
9 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
12 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING
14 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
15 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
18 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
19 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
20 STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER
21 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
21 Freezing process
21 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
22 Storage of industrially frozen food
22 Defrosting frozen food
23 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
24 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
25 TROUBLESHOOTING
27 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE
27 TECHNICAL DATA
28 WARRANTY
OTHER
STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD
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IMPORTANT
NOTES AND WARNINGS
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Before connecting the appliance to the power supply,
please read carefully the instructions for use which
describe the appliance and its correct and safe use.
Remove the packaging intended for protecting the
appliance or particular parts during transport.
Before connecting the appliance to the power
supply, let the appliance rest in a vertical position for
approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility
of operation faults due to the effect of transport on the
cooling system.
Appliance must be connected to a power supply by a
service technician or other adequately trained person.
The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may
not be exposed to rain.
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Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
Before cleaning switch off the appliance (see chapter
Switching the appliance on/off).
If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by a service technician or other adequately
trained person.
If LED lighting does not work, it must be replaced
by the same LED light type. Please contact service
technician or authorized reseller for replacement.
Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. If
the language on the rating plate is not the language of
your choice or the language of your country, replace it
with the one supplied.
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials
that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without
any hazard to the environment.
To protect the environment, take the obsolete
appliance to an authorized home appliance collection
center.
WARNING! Risk of child entrapment. Before you
dispose your old appliance:
• Take o the doors
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
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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.
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not
be treated as normal household waste. The product should be taken to an
authorized collection center for waste electric and electronic equipment
processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects
on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect product
removal. For detailed information on removal and processing of the product, please
contact the relevant municipal body in charge of waste management, your waste
disposal service, or the authorised reseller where you bought the product.
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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
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• Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual (see chapter Installing the
appliance).
• Do not open the door more often than necessary.
• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the
appliance).
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it
replaced as soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the appliance, cool it to room temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3-5 millimeter layer of frost or
ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.
• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that the food
is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance interior (observe the
recommended placement of food as described in the instructions).
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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance,
pull it out as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out completely.
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B
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A Refrigerator
1Control unit
2LED lighting of refrigerator
interior
3Pull-out glass shelf (height-
adjustable)
4Bottle rack
5FreshZone drawer
6CrispZone (fruit and
vegetables drawer)
7Multibox storage bin
8Height-adjustable door bin
9Bottle shelf
B Freezer
10 Freezer drawers
11 Glass shelves
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
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SELECTING THE ROOM
• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly if
the environment temperature is in the interval from +16°C (60°F) to +38°C (100°F).
INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
Appliance installation should be carried out
by at least two persons to avoid any
physical injury or damage to the appliance.
• The appliance must stand level or tilted
slightly to the back, stable on a solid base.
At the front, the appliance is fitted with
two adjustable legs that can be used to
level the appliance.
• There should be a clearance of at least 5 cm
between the appliance and any cupboard
installed above it, in order to allow adequate
cooling of the condenser unit.
• The appliance is supplied with two
spacers which should be installed on
the lower part of the housing to prevent
from pushing the appliance too close to
the wall. Appliance may also be installed
without the spacers; however, this may
increase power consumption.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct
sunlight and do not place it near any
source of heat. If this cannot be avoided,
install an insulation panel.
max
30 mm
> 90°
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• The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed next to a cupboard or a wall.
Consider the clearance required to fully open the door in order to allow pulling out the
drawers and shelves.
600 mm
min 90°
min 50 mm
688 mm
640 mm
1249 mm
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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
• The appliance must be connected to a 12V ÷ 24V battery power supply in compliance
with the effective standards and regulations.
• The electronic unit must always be connected directly to the battery poles. A fuse must
be installed in the + cable close to the battery. 15A fuse for 12V and 7.5A fuse for 24V
circuits are recommended. Use 2.5 mm2cross section (AWG 13) wire dimensions with
max length 2.5 m (8 ft) for 12V and 5 m (16 ft) for 24V circuits. Avoid extra junctions in
the power supply system to prevent voltage drop.
B
B
A
C
C
D
A
B
C
D
D
Solar Panel
Solar Charge Controller
VRLA Battery
EcoSolarCool Refrigerator
Circuit Diagram
A
BLACK
RED
BLACK
+
-+
Power supply
Terminal block
Thermostat
GREY
101N0340
-
+
+
F
D/I
C
P
T
LED Door switch
BLACK
RED
Fuse
BROWN
WHITE
-
+
-
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CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF
DOOR OPENING
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Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, flat screwdriver
The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out by at least
two persons.
1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A).
2. Unscrew the upper hinge (B) and remove the upper door (C).
3. Then remove the covering plugs (D), unscrew the mid hinge (E) and remove the lower
door (F) from the lower hinge (G).
4. Tilt the appliance backwards (make sure you do not press against the condenser unit
on the rear wall of the appliance as this may damage the cooling system), unscrew the
lower hinge (G) and the foot (H) and move them to the opposite side. Make sure the
washer is installed like it was before disassembly.
5. Move the door hinges (I) to the opposite side.
6. Place the Mid hinge (E) on the lower door (F) and place the lower door on the lower
hinge (G). Fasten the mid hinge (the door should be open while you do this). Do not
forget to place the washers (J) and covering plugs (M) as they were placed before the
disassembly.
7. Place the upper door (C) over the middle hinge (E), remove the covering cap (K) and
fasten the upper hinge (B).
8. Install the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (K).
9. Changing the side of the handle (L): remove the covering plugs/caps, undo the screws
and fasten the handle on the opposite side. Place the covering plugs/caps on the
opposite side.
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G
H
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FJ
M
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K
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K
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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
CONTROL UNIT
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
A B
A Temperature setting and on/o knob
B Lighting on/o key
To switch on: rotate the Adial clockwise.
Switching off: Rotate the Aknob back to
the position in which the arrow is aligned
with the symbol .
• To set the desired temperature, rotate the
Adial in clockwise direction, i.e. to the
right.
• A change in the environment temperature
will aect the temperature in the
appliance. Adjust the setting with the A
dial accordingly. Positions towards the
thicker part of the sign mean a lower
temperature in the appliance (cooler).
Settings towards the thinner part of
the sign mean a higher temperature
(warmer).
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APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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SHELF
WIRE BOTTLE RACK
• For easier access to food and clarity, the
shelves can be partly pulled out.
• The shelves may be adjusted to suit
your preferences using the guides in the
refrigerator interior. To remove a shelf
from the refrigerator, pull it out to the
point when it is stopped by the guide.
Then, lift it slightly at the front part and
pull it all the way out.
Store perishables at the back of the shelf
where the temperature is the lowest.
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• The bottle holder is protected against
being inadvertently pulled out. It can only
be pulled out when it is empty. To pull it
out, lift is slightly at the back and pull it
towards you. Place the bottle holder so
that the length of the bottles does not
prevent proper closing of the door. The
holder can take a maximum load of 9
0.75-liter bottles.
• Cans may also be placed on the bottle
rack (lengthwise or crosswise).
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Smaller amounts of food - push the control
slider to the right;
Larger amounts of food - push the control
slider to the left;
• Pulling out the bin:
- Pull out the bin as far as it will go.
Then, lift the front part and pull it out
completely.
CRISPZONE – FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN WITH
HUMIDITY CONTROL
• The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It
provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out.
• Store the food in suitable packaging to prevent them from emitting or taking on odours.
The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity according
to the amount of food stored.
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STORAGE BIN (MULTIBOX)
• MultiBox bin offers a convenient way for
storing food with a strong or pungent
smell, e.g. ripened or blue-vein cheese,
sausages, onions, butter etc.
• The silicone lid provides an air-tight seal
that prevents the food from drying out
and the odour to spread throughout the
refrigerator compartment.
• The silicon lid can also be used as an egg
or ice tray.
• If the flexible lid is used as an egg tray, place it directly on the bottom of the door bin
and use the open lower part of the Multibox bin to store food in smaller packages – pâté,
jams, smaller tubes etc.
The height of door bins/shelves can be
adjusted to your preferences without
having to take them out of the appliance.
Squeeze the tabs on both sides and move
the bin/shelf up or down.
To remove a bin from the appliance, lift it as
far as it will go and pull it out.
ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS
INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments (shelves or bins) intended fro storing
cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. There is a
bottle shelf at the lower end of the door.
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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION
OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
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Sections of the refrigerator:
- upper part: canned food, bread, pastry etc.
- middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, cooked food, etc.
- FreshZone: meat, meat produce, delicatessen, etc.
- CrispZone: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic,
tomatoes, tropical fruit, etc.
Sections in the refrigerator compartment
door:
- upper/middle door bins: eggs, butter,
cheese etc.
- lower door bins: beverages, cans, bottles
etc.
Freezer sections:
- freezing, storage of frozen food (see Freezing and storing frozen food).
PIZZA
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE
Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining
the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards
has a decisive impact on the quality of food storage.
Observe the expiry dates for the food, specified on the
packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed
containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from
emitting or receiving odours.
Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive substances in
the refrigerator.
Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly sealed and
stored in an upright position.
Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon and orange peel,
butter acid, etc. may damage the plastic surfaces in case of a
prolonged contact, causing damage and premature ageing of
these materials.
Unpleasant odour warns of lacking cleanliness of the appliance or
perished contents (see Cleaning the appliance).
If you are leaving home for a longer period of time, remove
perishables from the refrigerator.
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STORING FOOD IN THE
FRESHZONE DRAWER
In the FreshZone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a conventional
refrigerator, retaining more flavour and nutrients.
Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and vegetables remain fresh and
natural longer.
For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed.
• When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will determine the quality of the food, as
well as how long it will keep in the fridge.
• Store the food in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from
emitting or receiving odours.
• Take the food from the drawer 30-60 minutes before use to allow the aroma and flavour
develop at room temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperature and not appropriate for storage in the FreshZone
drawer include the following: pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives, potatoes, eggplant,
cucumbers, beans, peppers (capsicum), melons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash,
zucchini etc.
• To remove the drawer:
- Pull out the drawer until it is blocked.
- Then, lift it at the front and pull it all the
way out.
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