SPT RF-321S User manual

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Double Door Compact
Refrigerator
RF-321S / RF-321W
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read instruction manual thoroughly before use and keep in a safe place for future
reference.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 The appliance should be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.
 If the supply cord is damaged, please contact the manufacturer or licensed electrician.
 The appliance shall not be used in open air and shall not be exposed to rain.
 Do not store items such as ether, methanol, gasoline, etc. in refrigerator, which may evaporate, burn or explode.
 Do not place heavy items on top of refrigerator and do not pour water onto unit.
 Connect refrigerator to an independent electrical socket and use a safe ground wire. The voltage should be
limited within the range from 97V to 127V or the main motor will be damaged.
 Should the power supply be accidentally cut-off, do not turn it back on immediately. Wait 5 minutes to prevent
compressor from being damaged.
 In order to conserve electricity, place unit in a well-ventilated space with proper air circulation.
 Keep electrical wire away from the compressor and condenser.
 To conserve energy, reduce the frequency and duration of opening the door to a minimum.
 Do not touch items in the freezer compartment (especially metal containers) with wet hands to prevent frostbite.
 It is not recommended to use any extension cords.
WARNING:
 Keep ventilation openings of the appliance clear of obstruction.
 Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
 Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
 Do not use or place any electrical appliances inside the unit.
 If the appliance cannot be used any more, please check with your city for proper disposal instructions.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock.
Before moving refrigerator to its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
Recommended Grounding Method
This refrigerator is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug, which mates with a standard 3-prong wall outlet. DO
NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD. If you
have only a 2-prong wall outlet, it is your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or replacing a light bulb, turn the refrigerator control to the
OFF position and disconnect the refrigerator from electrical source. When you are finished, connect the refrigerator to
electrical source first and reset the control to desired setting.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE GROUND PRONG.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTOR.
DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD.

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TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
WARNING: Have two or more people move the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
 When moving the refrigerator, do not tilt the refrigerator beyond 45°from upright position.
 Do not use or hold the door handle as support.
 Do not place upside down or horizontally.
 When moving the unit indoors, tilt unit slightly onto its two hind roller feet.
INSTALLATION AND LEVELING
WARNING: Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away form refrigerator. Failure to do so
can result in death, explosion, or burns.
 Locate unit on a flat and firm ground.
 Choose a well-ventilated space. To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow 4” of space around the
unit.
 If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave sufficient space on the hinge side to allow room for
the door to swing open.
 Never install your refrigerator near heat sources and direct sunlight.
 If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the doors may not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost,
or moisture problems. It is very important that the refrigerator is leveled in order to function properly.
 To level your refrigerator, turn the level leg clockwise to raise or counter–clockwise to lower.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator to tilt the unit will take some weight off the leveling
legs, making it easier to adjust.
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
 Remove tape, labels and all packaging materials from your refrigerator before use (except the rating label).
 To remove any tape or glue residue, rub the area briskly with thumb.
 Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive
with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
 Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue.
These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.
CLEANING BEFORE USE
After removing all packaging materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before use. Wipe with cloth soaked in
lukewarm water containing a little neutral detergent; then wipe clean and dry.
NOTE: Electrical parts of the refrigerator can only be wiped with dry cloth.

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PART IDENTIFICATION
1. Top cover
2. Thermostat control
3. Glass shelf
4. Crisp drawer cover
5. Crisp drawer
6. Adjustable foot
7. Freezer door shelf
8. Refrigerator can shelf
9. Refrigerator door shelf (upper)
10.Refrigerator door shelf (lower)
DOOR REVERSAL
Bottom of Freezer Door
 Unscrew the bolts holding the lower hinge bracket.
 Move the two fittings on the lower hinge bracket to opposite side.
 Lay the bracket and bolts aside for now.
 Remove the screw and plastic hinge bush and relocate to opposite side.
 Remove and freezer door and set aside.
Bottom of Refrigerator Door
 Unscrew the bolts retaining the middle hinge and remove the door.
Top cover
 Unscrew the upper hinge pin and relocate to opposite side.
 Replace the refrigerator door and the middle hinge.
 Replace the freezer door and lower hinge.
 Check that doors are properly aligned and seals are in contact with the
body all around before tightening screws and bolts.
 Return unit to upright position and check again that the door seals are in
contact with the cabinet at all points.
 If necessary, the hinge positions can be adjusted to ensure this is
achieved.

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
To obtain the best possible results form your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly.
Setting the Thermostat control
The thermostat control is located at the top shelf of the refrigerating compartment. During initial use of the refrigerator,
set the Thermostat to 3. Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24
hours before adding food. When the thermostat control knob is set to OFF, the refrigerator is not running,
 The marks on the control are temperature grades, not degrees of temperature.
 “0” is OFF and “5” is lowest temperature setting.
Fresh Food Storage
 Store food in airtight containers or wrap in moisture-proof materials. This prevents food odor and taste transfer.
 It is suggested to cool food down to room temperature before storing to reduce electricity consumption and
prevent frost from forming inside.
Frozen Food Storage
 The freezer compartment is designed for storing frozen food and for freezing food at home.
 Successful freezing depends on proper packaging, which prevents air or moisture in or out. Proper packaging and
sealing eliminates odor and taste transfer throughout the compartment and prevents dried-out frozen food.
 For best performance, leave enough space in the freezer and refrigerator compartment for air to circulate around
the packages. Also leave enough room at the front for the door to close tightly.
Note: Never put bottled food or drinks in the freezer compartment.
Defrosting
After a period of time, the inner surface of the freezer may be covered with a layer of white frost. Frost build-up
increases electricity consumption and reduces the effect of refrigeration. Freezer should be defrosted at this time:
 Remove all contents or transfer to refrigerating compartment.
 Turn the thermostat knob to OFF position and leave freezer door open.
 Clean and wipe out the melted frost with a cloth.
 After defrosting, turn thermostat knob back to origin position.
Note: To avoid damaging the compartment walls, never use sharp objects to remove frost or separate frozen food.

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MAINTAINNG YOUR REFRIGERATOR
The refrigerator should be clean at least once a month to prevent odors form building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
NOTE: Before performing any maintenance, set thermostat to OFF position and remove plug from power supply.
Cleaning the Unit
 Remove all contents and movable parts, such as shelves and crisp drawer.
 Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
 Hand wash, wipe clean and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
 Do not use cleaning wax, concentrated detergent, bleach or cleaner containing petroleum.
 Never use paper towel, window spray, scouring cleanser or flammable fluid on plastic parts as they can scratch or
damage material.
Changing the Light Bulb
 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply before removing light bulb.
 Remove the light cover by simultaneously squeezing the top and bottom facets together.
 Replace with a 15-watt appliance bulb. Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator, be sure to replace with one of the
same size and shape. Replace cover.
 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
Power Interruptions
If the electricity in your house goes out for a short period, keep both doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen.
Storage
If unit is to be left idle for long period of time:
 Remove all food in unit.
 Disconnect plug from power supply.
 Clean and dry the inside as instructed above.
 Leave doors open to prevent any odor build up or mold/mildew growth.
TROUBLESHOOTING
In case of malfunction, you can solve many common problems easily.
Your refrigerator will not operate…Check if
 The power supply plug is not property inserted into wall socket or cord is unplugged.
 The thermostat knob is set to OFF position.
 Socket is faulty – this can be verified by plugging in a another electric appliance, such as a table lamp.

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The light does not work:
 The power supply cord is unplugged.
 A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.
 Light bulb is loose in the socket or burnt out.
Food in the refrigerator compartment freezing:
 The thermostat knob is set too cold.
 The position of food stored touches the refrigerant power of refrigerator back wall.
Refrigerator does not cool sufficiently:
 The air vents are blocked in the compartment, which prevents circulation of cold air.
 Unit is placed too close to wall, insufficient air ventilation.
 The door(s) are opened too often or not closed properly.
 Too much items in the unit or a large amount of food has just been recently added.
 Check thermostat setting, set to lower temp setting if necessary.
Water is leaking over compartment inside or on floor:
 The drain spout is blocked.
 Evaporator pan is in place.
The refrigerator seems to make unusual noise:
 The refrigerator is no leveled.
 The body of the refrigerator touches the wall.
 Shelves in the refrigerator are not placed properly.
There is interior moisture build–up:
 The air vents are blocked in the refrigerator.
 The door is opened often.
 The room is humid.
 The food is not packaged correctly.
The doors will not close completely:
 Food packages are blocking the doorway.
 The shelves are out of position
 The gaskets are dirty.
 The refrigerator is not level.

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The following are not defects:
 Refrigerant running through pipes makes a gentle sound of running water in the pipes.
 In humid surroundings, the outer surface of the unit may have moisture build-up. This is due to moisture in the air,
simply wipe away.
 The compressor and condenser in the rear may get hot during the hotter seasons, please handle with care.
 Door frame may be warm due to anti-dew tube working.
Your Guarantee
If this product is found to be faulty as a result of faulty materials or workmanship within one year from date of
purchase, it will be repaired free of charge.
This guarantee is subject to the following terms:
• Sunpentown must be notified of the fault.
• Proof of purchase must be presented to Sunpentown’s nominated representative.
• The warranty will be void if the product if modified, misused or repaired by an unauthorized person.
• The warranty after repair will not be extended beyond the original one-year period.
• All replacement parts will be new or reconditioned.
• Parts, which are replaced, become the property of Sunpentown.
• The warranty applies for the use of the product in the USA only.
What is NOT COVERED:
• Warranty does not include freight charges.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this product.
• Damage to product caused by improper power supply voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of nature.
• Failure of product resulting from unauthorized modifications to the product.
• Improper installation or failure to perform the necessary maintenance.
This GUARANTEE is in addition to your Statutory Rights
SUNPENTOWN INTERNATIONAL INC.
21415 Baker Parkway, City of Industry, CA 91789-5236
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