Cleaning and Maintenance
Your re rigerator does not require any maintenance.
Turn o your re rigerator and remove all ood, shelves, trays, etc. Wash the
interior liner with a solution o two tablespoons o baking soda and a quart o
warm water. Then, rinse and wipe it out. Do not use soaps, detergents,
scouring powders, spray cleaners or the like or cleaning
the interior liner. It may cause odors in the re rigerator
compartment.
Wash the ice cube trays, drip tray and shelves in a mild
detergent solution and dry with a so t cloth. Normal
appliance spray cleaners may be used or the exterior only.
Use only mild soap and water to clean the door gasket.
Never use acid, chemical thinners, gasoline, benzene
or the like to clean any part o the re rigerator. Boiling
water and benzene may de orm or damage the plastic
parts.
Cleaning the Evaporating Tray
Since dust accumulated on the evaporating tray will
decrease the evaporation e iciency, remove the tray
to clean.
The evaporating tray is set on the back o the
re rigerator. To remove, pull it away rom the unit.
A ter cleaning make sure to put the tray securely
back in place otherwise de rosted water may spill or
the evaporation process may be hindered.
Hot-Line
With the re rigerator/ reezer in operation, it is possible that the
cabinet will eel warm at the ront edges. This does not
indicate trouble. It is attributable to the hot gas line design.
This prevents moisture rom accumulating and has nothing to
do with the storage temperature inside.
Temperature Control
You can Control the temperature inside your re rigerator
by turning the thermostat dial. Higher numbers mean
greater cooling power, smaller numbers mean less
cooling power. Set the temperature control dial to 3 or
optimum re rigeration/ reezing e ects under normal
conditions. Set the temperature control dials to MAX
only when the rapid re rigeration/ reezing o oodstu s in
your re rigerator is necessary. Be sure to set it back to 3
later on.
.Important
− Do not operate your re rigerator or more than six hours at a stretch with the
temperature control dial set to 5 or MAX. At this setting, the compressor
will run continuously. Consequently, oodstu s stored in the re rigerator
compartment will be rozen and rost will orm on the cooling (evaporator)
unit.
− At the control dial setting o 1 the reezer compartment temperature will not
remain at a su iciently low level or ice cream and rozen oods.
Be ore Calling or Service
We urge you to read the chart below. I the problem is not caused by de ective
workmanship or materials, you may be charged or service calls even during
the warranty period. Be ore calling or service, check these ew simple points:
Where to Place Your MicroFridge® with Sa e Plug®
1. Select a location with a strong, level loor. I the loor
is not quite level, adjust the height o the ront legs
accordingly.
2. Allow our inches o space between the re rigerator’s
back and the wall, one inch above the re rigerator and
one inch on the side.
3. Avoid any direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight
may a ect the enamel coating. Heat sources nearby
will cause higher electricity consumption.
4. Avoid very moist places. Too much moisture in the
air will cause rost to orm very quickly on the evaporator and the re rigerator
will have to be de rosted more requently.
5. Your re rigerator is equipped with a three-prong plug and is grounded to
eliminate electrical hazards. In order to make it more e ective, it must be
plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
6. Plug your re rigerator into the back o the microwave.
Test Run Your Re rigerator
Be ore using your re rigerator, clean it and test run it to see i it is operating
properly. I it is not, then check your electrical source. I you cannot locate the
source o the problem, contact your dealer.
1. Set the temperature control knob to the OFF position and then plug the AC
cord into an electrical outlet o 115 volt, 60Hz. The compressor motor should
not run.
2. Set the temperature control knob to the MAX position and let the re rigerator
operate or 20 minutes. The reezer should get slightly rosted and the motor
should run smoothly with a so t hum.
3. Rotate the temperature control knob counter-clockwise toward the MIN
position. Be ore the pointer o the temperature control knob reaches the MIN
position, the compressor motor should turn o .
NOTE: The re rigerator will not operate when timer o microwave oven is on.
This is part o the patented MicroFridge® with Sa e Plug® technology that
prevents wiring overloads.
Sound o Flowing is Noticeable
This sound is caused by the re rigerant lowing into the re rigerating device. It
does not denote a mal unction.
How to Remove Ice Cubes rom the Tray
The ice cube tray is lexible. Twist the tray to remove the
ice cubes. I the ice cube tray is rozen hard to the sur ace,
do not use a kni e or other metal instrument to remove it
because this may damage the sur ace.
Changing Door Hinge Location
The door o the re rigerator can be hinged on either side
so that the direction they open in can be chosen to suit
the place o installation. Re er to the disassembly
diagram and change the door hinges according to the
ollowing steps:
1. Remove the hinge cap by twisting it o .
2. Remove the upper hexagonal head screws. The
reezer door can now be removed.
3. Remove the middle hexagonal head screws. The
re rigerator door can now be removed.
4. Remove the hinge-side leg, attach it to the leg hole
on the other side.
5. Remove the other leg, attach it to leg hole on the
other side.
6. Attach the bottom hinge symmetrically to the other
side o the cabinet.
7. Remove the upper hinge plug buttons and insert
them in the holes rom which the screws were removed in Step 2.
8. Remove the middle hinge plastic cover and remount it to cover the holes rom which the screws
were removed in Step 3.
9. Remove the door plug button rom the top o each door using a screwdriver and insert in the hole
on the opposite side o each door.
10. Attach the re rigerator door to the bottom hinge.
11. Rotate the middle hinge 180 degrees. Attach it
to the re rigerator door and secure it with a
screw. (Do not tighten the screw completely.)
12. Attach the upper hinge to the reezer door.
Attach the reezer to the middle hinge and use
the screw to attach the upper hinge. (Do not
tighten the screw completely.)
13. The direction in which the doors open has now
been changed; however, the ollowing points
should be checked:
A) Make sure both doors are on straight.
B) Make sure that there is no space between the door
gasket and the re rigerator unit itsel when the doors
are closed.
C) Make sure that the gasket on the hinged side is not
caught between the door and the unit when the door
is opened or closed. (I the door is orced closed
when the gasket is caught, the gasket may be
damaged.)
14. A ter making sure that the doors are installed
correctly, tighten all the screws holding the
hinges. I they are not tightened, the doors may
slip out o position or there may be an opening
between the doors and the cabinet.
15. For models with senior living handles, remove the
screws holding the handle on the door. Remove
plastic pins rom the other side o the door and
insert them into the holes where the screws were
removed. Re-install the handle using the same
screws that were removed rom the door handles.
WARNING:
Do not route high-voltage electrical cords
underneath the hinge clip. Only use the clip
to cover low-voltage electrical cords.
Installing the Hinge Clip
ATTENTION
I the unit is turned o or unplugged, YOU MUST ALLOW THREE (3) MINUTES
BEFORE RESTARTING OR REPLUGGING THE UNIT. The unit will not start i you
attempt to restart it in less than three (3) minutes.
Re rigerator
not operating
• Is the temperature control dial inside the re rigerator set to OFF?
• Is the unit unplugged? Be sure!
• Is the use blown or the circuit breaker tripped?
Storage
compartment
too warm
• Has the door been opened requently? Is it slightly ajar?
• Are the shelves overcrowded?
• Have large amounts o warm ood been added recently?
• Are the coils on the back clogged or blocked?
• Is the temperature control dial set properly?
Excessive
noise
• Is the re rigerator level? (Try to rock it.)
• Are dishes vibrating?
• Are there objects behind or on top that are shaking?
• Does any part o the re rigerator touch the back or side wall?
• When the motor comes on, you may hear popping or cracking sounds as
metals expand or contract.
Moisture
• Moisture in the storage compartment is normal in humid weather.
• Is the door opened requently? Has the door been le t ajar?
Does the door it properly?