Subcold VIVA24LED-BL User manual

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WINE COOLER

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Thanksfor purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.
Please read this manual carefully before using. Follow the instructions and keep this handy for
future reference. Please follow the operating instructions and safety notices in the manual.
If any issues arise, do not fix it yourself or hand it to the after sales service center which has not
been authorized. Please contact the local authorized service center.
Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................. 2
Specifications and Parameters............................................................................... 3
Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................... 4
Installation Instructions .......................................................................................... 5
Operation ………………............................................................................................... 6
Packing and Moving................................................................................................. 6
Maintenance............................................................................................................ 7
Defrost...................................................................................................................... 7
Disconnecting the Appliance.................................................................................... 7
User Notifications.................................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................ 8
Ecodesign tips........................................................................................................... 10

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Model
Viva 16 Viva 20 Viva 24 Viva 28
Bottle Capacity
16 20 24 28
Net Capacity (L)
42 53 63 74
Rated Voltage
220-240V~ 50Hz 220-240V~ 50Hz 220-240V~ 50Hz 220-240V~ 50Hz
Refrigerant
R600a R600a R600a R600a
Energy Consumption
131kWh/annum 135kWh/annum 178kWh/annum 189kWh/annum
Max Lamp Power (LED)
1W 1W 1W 1W
Climate Class
N N N N
Foaming Gas
Cyclopentane Cyclopentane Cyclopentane Cyclopentane
Dimension (MM)
430x450x560 430x450x640 430x450x740 430x450x840
Packing (MM)
505x525x585 505x525x665 502x524x770 520x540x875
Net Weight (KG)
17KG 18KG 21KG 23KG

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1. The circuitry for the refrigerator must be isolated. The area of cross section of wire must be larger than
0.75mm.
2. The power plug should have its own socket, the socket must be grounded as adapter may cause the socket
to overheat.
3. The voltage and frequency of this product should be 220-240V;50Hz. Contact with the local maintenance
station or retailer in case of electrical cord damage.
4. Always disconnect the power only by pulling the power plug out of the socket directly but not by the cord.
5. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
6. Persons with low physical, sensory and mental capabilities (including children of below 8 years) are not
advised to use this appliance unless they are well supervised/instructed by a safety person. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
7. Keep ventilation opening, in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure should be clear of
obstruction.
8. 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
9. Do not store in the appliance explosive devices / substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant . 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.
10. Do not use electrical appliance inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacture.
11. All affected or faulty parts (including the lamp) must be changed be a certified technician
12. To avoid hazards, the supply cord must always be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
a certified/qualified persons when damaged.
To avoid the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury and ensure your
personal safety when using this appliance the underlisted
instructions/precautions are to be followed:
1. Do not expose to open flames, gas or other harmful substances
2. Don't splash water on the rear of the appliance, for it may cause malfunction or 2. electric shock.
3. Don't store inflammable materials such as ether, benzene, LP gas etc
4. It is better not place objects on the top of appliance which is magnetic, heavy, or filled with water.
5. The refrigerant of this product is R600a,which is inflammable. So, make sure not to damage the cooling
system during the transportation and installation.
6. DISPOSAL: For safe disposal contact a WEEE waste removal company local to your area
Warning: this appliance must be fixed in accordance to the instructions provided to avoid hazard

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1. The refrigerator should be located in a completely
flat surface , Leave 5~10 cm between each side of
the appliance and the wall, and leave 30 cm
between the top of the appliance.
2. Choose a location which is not exposed to
sunlight , high temperature or humidity
3. Remove all adhesive transport tapes before using.
4. The appliance can be adjusted by turning its two
legs in front the bottom when it is unstable.
Turning clockwise can raise up the machine.
5. The location should be firm and flat. If it is not in
a level position it may cause noise / vibration:
1) The noise may be increased if the floor is not
firm and level
2) Put a sheet under the appliance for better
heat emission if you need to locate it onto a
carpet.
6. Make sure the adjustable legs are tight to the
floor, and set the appliance slope backwards
slightly for keeping the doors closed tightly.
1. Allow some space between items inside for air circulation.
2. Food should be kept in sealed package to prevent them from getting dry
3. Hot food should be cooled down before placing into the appliance.
4. Reduce the frequency of door opening - it can efficiently lower the electricity consumption.
For disposal of the appliance:
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. And the disposal
should only be done through public collection
points.
For installation, servicing:
Appliance should be placed on a horizontal floor
and allow free ventilation.
For handling:
Always handle the appliance gently and with care
to avoid any damage.

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1. Place this product in a cool area of the room and far away from any heat source for a maximum function.
2. Do not store hot food in the refrigerator, wait for it to cool before storage. This will prevent the compressor
from breaking down
3. Ensure foods and other items placed in the refrigerator is wrapped properly or with a dry container to
prevent frost build-up inside the unit
4. Do not line the storage bin with an aluminum foil, wax paper or to improve the efficiency of the refrigerator
5. Well organization and proper food labelling should be taken into consideration to reduce frequent door
openings to improve the efficiency of the appliance.
1. Ensure you note the position of each accessory of the appliance when you
unpack it, repack the product and check it carefully before transportation.
2. Do not lift or pull the door or the door handle during lifting, carrying and
transportation.
3. When moving, the appliance can not be sloped over 45 degrees (the angle
to the vertical direction). Please avoid strong vibrations.
Your wine fridge has been equipped with an “automatic”control panel lock, that will activate 20 seconds after
the last time a button has been touched.
Push button for 2 seconds to unlock the control panel. You will hear a “BEEP” sound to tell you that the
control panel is now active.
You can select temperature display setting from Fahrenheit to Celsius degree by pushing for 2second.The
degrees will appear in blue color in the temperature display window.
When the control panel is active, push button and the LED light display will turn on; You have to push
the button again and the LED light display will turn back off.
You can set the temperature as you desire by pushing button Ʌ. The temperature that you desire to set will
increase 1°F or 1°C if you push the button once.
You can set the temperature as you desire by pushing button ˅. The temperature that you desire to set will
decrease 1°F or 1°C if you push the button once.

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This appliance should be maintained and cleaned frequently. For your safety, ensure to unplug the socket from
the main power source before cleaning.
Heavy frost will influence the refrigeration of the appliance and increase the energy consumption. Thus,
defrosting is needed when the frost is as thick as 5mm. The process for manual defrost are listed as follows:
•Take all the items out of the fridge;
•Remove the shelves;
•Unplug the power cord;
•Open the doors and wait for thawing;
•Wipe the defrost water with a dry cloth.
❑Interior maintenance
Clean the interior of the appliance with clean water and non-haz cleaner and wipe it with dry with a cloth.
❑Maintenance of the door gasket
It is easy to cause damage if the door gaskets if not cleaned well. Ensure the gasket is cleaned sufficiently.
❑Outer maintenance
Wipe the dust off with a dry clean cloth.
In case of a power failure, the refrigerator can store food normally for several hours.
❑During power failure
If there is a power failure, do not put new items in the refrigerator and minimize the frequency of door opening.
❑During vacation
For a short vacation, ensure that all items in the fridge are removed before the vacation and close the door firmly.
if on a long vacation, the appliance can be disconnected from the power source; defrot, clean and wipe-it dry,
and leave its door open.
❑Not in use
If the refrigerator will not be used for a long time, please unplug it from the outlet and clean the appliance. The
door should be kept open in order to prevent unpleasant smells
•Warning: Do not use any other equipment or method to assist the defrost process. It may cause damage to
the cooling system.
Attention: In a general working conditions, do not restart the power immediately, please leave at at least 5
minutes before powering back on.

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❑Do not expose water to the refrigerator, as it will lead to oxidation which may cause malfunction or
damage.
❑Cleaning materials such as soap powder, abrasive cleaning powder, alkali cleansers, chemicals, thinners,
alcohol, acid petroleum and very hot water should not be used to clean the refrigerator as they may
damage the painted covers and plastics.
❑Heat can damage the interior plastic components.
❑Ensure to check the following after maintenance:
•Is there any damage or loss of power ?
•Can the plug be put in the socket reliably and smoothly?
•Is the plug heating unconventionally?
You can easily solve some common problems in the unit which will save you the cost for a possible service charge
by technician. Try the suggested points below to see if you can solve the problem before calling a technician.
Warning: Please remove the gasket of the door before disposal. The disposal should be handled by a trained
personnel, as it may be harmful to the environment.
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE
The refrigerator does not work
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It may not be connected to the power supply. Plug, power
cut or fuse; Voltage may be too low.
•Circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse
•The control panel is set incorrectly
The refrigerator does not work efficiently as
expected
•It may be caused by heavy frost, or by warm temperature
setting, or by frequent door openings.
Turns on and off frequently
•Room temperature is hotter
•Door opens frequently
•Door not closed tightly
•The temperature control switch was not set right
•Door gasket not sealed properly
•Unit not having correct clearances
It makes an unusual noise
•It may be caused by an imbalance in the position
•The compressor keeps working for a long period
•The environment temperature may be high.
•The door may be opened frequently or even left opened.
•A low temperature control setting may increase the
working time of the compressor.

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PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE
Unusual smell
•Food with strong odour should be packed tightly before
being put inside the appliance.
•Please check whether there is any deteriorated items or
whether the liners are left uncleaned for a long time.
Water leaks from the bottom of the refrigerator •The drain tube is blocked.
Heavy frost occurs on the rear of the appliance
•Putting hot food into the appliance may cause this
problem. Or
•it may be caused by heavy environment moisture /
humidity level
Door not closed properly
•Unit not on a level surface
•Door not installed properly or moved in transit
•The gasket is dirty or bent out of shape
•The shelves are out of position
❑Moisture may form dew on the outside of the product during high humidity. Please wipe the external
surface with a clean and dry cloth to clear this dew
❑The flow of refrigerant through the pipeline coil can cause some noises which is normal.
❑The sides of product having a warm temperature; it is as a result of the appliance working normally.
❑The frame of the appliance will be warm to prevent condensation
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a
qualified technician in order to avoid hazard.

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•When the ambient temperature is 25°C and the wine cooler has no wine bottles loaded, it will take
around 30 minutes to decrease the wine cooler's temperature from 25°C to 12°C. Under the same
circumstances, it will take around one hour to decrease the wine cooler's temperature from 12°C to 5°C.
•The wine cooler is recommended to be operated as designed at 12°C. The energy consumption is
0.397kWh/24h. If the setting temperature is higher than 12°C, the energy consumption will be lower. If
the setting temperature is lower than 12°C, the energy consumption will be higher.
•When the compressor works for 8 hours, the compressor will stop and defrost for 45 minutes
automatically.
The above information is in accordance with EU and UK ecodesign and energy labelling regulations
❑It is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine.
❑This refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing operation.
❑The wine cooler is recommended to be operated at +12°C .
❑The following arrangement of shelves is recommended for energy consumption to be used as efficiently
as possible.

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•When the ambient temperature is 25°C and the wine cooler has no wine bottles loaded, it will take
around 30 minutes to decrease the wine cooler's temperature from 25°C to 12°C. Under the same
circumstances, it will take around one hour to decrease the wine cooler's temperature from 12°C to 5°C.
•The wine cooler is recommended to be operated as designed at 12°C. The energy consumption is
0.397kWh/24h. If the setting temperature is higher than 12°C, the energy consumption will be lower. If
the setting temperature is lower than 12°C, the energy consumption will be higher.
•When the compressor works for 8 hours, the compressor will stop and defrost for 45 minutes
automatically.
The above information is in accordance with EU and UK ecodesign and energy labelling regulations
❑It is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine.
❑This refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing operation.
❑The wine cooler is recommended to be operated at +12°C .
❑The following arrangement of shelves is recommended for energy consumption to be used as efficiently
as possible.

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•When the ambient temperature is 25°C and the wine cooler has no wine bottles loaded, it will take
around 30 minutes to decrease the wine cooler's temperature from 25°C to 12°C. Under the same
circumstances, it will take around one hour to decrease the wine cooler's temperature from 12°C to 5°C.
•The wine cooler is recommended to be operated as designed at 12°C. The energy consumption is
0.397kWh/24h. If the setting temperature is higher than 12°C, the energy consumption will be lower. If
the setting temperature is lower than 12°C, the energy consumption will be higher.
•When the compressor works for 8 hours, the compressor will stop and defrost for 45 minutes
automatically.
The above information is in accordance with EU and UK ecodesign and energy labelling regulations
❑It is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine.
❑This refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing operation.
❑The wine cooler is recommended to be operated at +12°C .
❑The following arrangement of shelves is recommended for energy consumption to be used as efficiently
as possible.

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•When the ambient temperature is 25°C and the wine cooler has no wine bottles loaded, it will take
around 30 minutes to decrease the wine cooler's temperature from 25°C to 12°C. Under the same
circumstances, it will take around one hour to decrease the wine cooler's temperature from 12°C to 5°C.
•The wine cooler is recommended to be operated as designed at 12°C. The energy consumption is
0.397kWh/24h. If the setting temperature is higher than 12°C, the energy consumption will be lower. If
the setting temperature is lower than 12°C, the energy consumption will be higher.
•When the compressor works for 8 hours, the compressor will stop and defrost for 45 minutes
automatically.
The above information is in accordance with EU and UK ecodesign and energy labelling regulations
❑It is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine.
❑This refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing operation.
❑The wine cooler is recommended to be operated at +12°C .
❑The following arrangement of shelves is recommended for energy consumption to be used as efficiently
as possible.

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