TECO THF268WNTAM User manual

THF268WNTAM
THF268SNTAM
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Thank you for selecting a TECO quality HYBRID refrigerator / freezer.
Read this manual carefully before installing or operating your new unit.
Make sure to save this manual for future reference.
The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for
product improvement. Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for
details.
FREEZER or REFRIGERATOR

CONTENTS
1 Safety warnings
1.1 Warning ··················································································1
1.2 Meanings of safety warning symbols ·············································2
1.3 Electricity related warnings ·························································2
1.4 Warnings for using ····································································3
1.5 Warnings for placement ·····························································3-4
1.6 Warnings for energy···································································4
1.7 Warnings for disposal·································································4
2 Proper use of the refrigerator
2.1 Placement···············································································5
2.2 Packing List·············································································6
2.3 Door handle installation ·····························································7
2.4 Leveling feet············································································8
2.5 Starting···················································································9
2.6 Energy saving tips·····································································9
3 Structure and functions
3.1 Key components·····································································10
3.2 Functions···············································································11-12
4 Reversing the door
4.1 Door right-left change·······························································13-15
5 Maintenance and care of the refrigerator
5.1 Overall cleaning······································································16
5.2 Defrosting··············································································16
5.3 Out of operation······································································16
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Troubleshooting
6.1 Troubleshooting·······································································17
7 Repairs service and warranty
7.1 Repairs service and warranty·····················································18

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1 Safety warnings1 Safety warnings
1.1 Warning
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped ordamaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Packaging material could be dangerous for children! There is a risk of suffocation. Keep packaging
materials away from children.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance is for indoor household use only.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
The appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance.
WARNING: Risk of fire / flammable materials.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
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.
WARNING: Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regulators for it use flammable blowing gas
and refrigerant.
Do not use extension cords or ungrounded（two prong）adapters
DANGER:Risk of child entrapment. 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
The refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of electrical supply before attempting the installation of
accessory
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are flammable.
Therefore, when the refrigerator is scraped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special
recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be disposed by combustion, so as to prevent damage
to the environment or any other harm.
Warning risk of fire / flammable materials:

This manual contains lots of important safety information
which shall be observed by the users.
1.2 Meaning of safety warning symbols
Prohibition symbol
Warning symbol
Note symbol
This is a prohibition symbol.
Any incompliance with instructions marked with
this symbol may result in damage to the product
or endanger the personal safety of the user.
This is a warning symbol.
It is required to operate in strict observance of
instructions marked with this symbol; or otherwise
damage to the product or personal injury may be caused.
This is a cautioning symbol.
Instructions marked with this symbol require special caution.
Insufficient caution may result in slight or moderate injury,
or damage to the product.
1.3 Electricity related warnings
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Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the
refrigerator. Please firmly grasp the plug and pull out it from
the socket directly.
To ensure safe use, do not damage the power cord or use the power cord
when it is damaged or worn.
Please turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors
and windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable gases.
Do not unplug the refrigerator and other electrical appliances
considering that spark may cause a fire.
Please use a dedicated power socket and the power socket shall
not be shared with other electrical appliances.
The power plug should be firmly contacted with the socket or else
fires might be caused.
Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the power socket is
equipped with a reliable grounding line.
Do not use electrical appliances on the top of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

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1.4 War nings for using
Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items
in the refrigerator to prevent damages to the product or fire accidents.
Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to avoid fires.
The refrigerator is intended for household use, such as storage of foods;
it shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood,
drugs or biological products, etc.
Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator,
nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance
must be conducted by a specialist
Damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid
danger.
Do not allow any child to get into or climb the refrigerator; otherwise
suffocation or falling injury of the child may be caused.
Do not place heavy objects on the top of the refrigerator considering
that objectives may fall when close or open the door, and accidental
injuries might be caused.
Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not
connect the refrigerator to power supply within five minutes to prevent
damages to the compressor due to successive starts.
The gaps between refrigerator doors and between doors and refrigerator
body are small, be noted not to put your hand in these areas to prevent
squeezing the finger. Please be gentle when close the refrigerator door to
avoid falling articles.
Do not pick foods or containers with wet hands in the freezing chamber when the
refrigerator is running, especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite.
1.5 War nings for placement

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Do not store beer, beverage or other fluid contained in bottles or
enclosed containers in the freezing chamber of the refrigerator;
otherwise the bottles or enclosed containers may crack due to
freezing to cause damages.
1.6 War nings for energy
1)Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or
temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of
time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.
2)The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or
in low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as water ices should not be
consumed too cold;
3)The need to not exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of
food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food-freezer and frozen-food storage
compartments or cabinets;
4)The precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while
defrosting the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
5)The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or
cleaning could shorten the storage life.
6)The necessity that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach
of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being
locked inside
Correct Disposal of this product:
Dispose of old appliances in accordance with local regulations.
Remove the doors, cut off the main cable, break or remove spring or bolt
catches if fixed to prevent children getting trapped or involve themselves
in other dangers.
Freezing chamber
1.7 War nings for disposal
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are flammable.
Therefore, when the refrigerator is scraped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and
be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than
be disposed by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
When the refrigerator is scraped, disassemble the doors, and remove gasket of door and
shelves; put the doors and shelves in a proper place, so as to prevent trapping of any child.

2 Proper use of refrigerators
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Precautions before installation:
Information in the Instruction Manual is only for reference. The physical product may differ.
Before installation and adjusting of accessories, it shall be ensured that the refrigerator is
disconnected from power.
Precautions shall be taken to prevent fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.
2.1 Placement
Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions,
foam pads and tapes inside of the refrigerator;
tear off the protective film on the doors and the refrigerator body.
Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not
place the freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust
or reduction of insulating effect.
The refrigerator is placed in a well-ventilated indoor place;
the ground shall be flat, and sturdy (rotate left or right to
adjust the wheel for levelling if unstable).
The top space of the refrigerator shall be greater than 30cm, and
The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance
more than10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.
Do not spray or wash the refrigerator; do not put the refrigerator in
moist places easy to be splashed with water so as not to affect the
electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator.

Check the packing list that all items have been included.
Note: The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for
product improvement. Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details.
Item
User’s Manual
Left Hinge Cover
2
1
Part No.
2.2 Packing list
Door handle
Screw
Left Hinge Cover
Left Door Stopper
3
4
5
6
QTY
1
2
1
1
1
1
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2.3 Door handle installation
precautions shall be taken to prevent fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.
Cross screwdriver
List of tools to be provided by the user
（The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on
the physical product or statement by the distributor）
Assembly steps
a. Remove the screw hole caps ① from the door, and use cross screwdriver to fix screws ③
into the screw hole tightly.
b. Assemble the screw hole caps④ on the screw hole of handle.
c. The reverse operation is for disassembly.
②
② Screw hole
④ Screw cover
③ Screw
① Screw hole cover

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2.4 Leveling feet
Schematic diagram of the levelling feet
（The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on
the physical product or statement by the distributor）
Adjusting procedures:
a. Turn the feet clockwise to the refrigerator;
b. Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator;
c. Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level.
raise

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2.5 Starting
Before initial start, keep the refrigerator still for half an hour
before connecting it to power supply.
Before putting any fresh or frozen foods, the refrigerator shall have run
for 2-3 hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the ambient
temperature is high.
Spare enough space for convenient opening of the doors and drawers.
The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will
depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor
1015mm
595mm
1042mm
560mm
135°
2.6 Energy saving tips
The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading
the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may
lose quality, or spoil.
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the
appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
Appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many
items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

3.1 Key components
3 Structure and functions
Drawer
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（The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on
the physical product or statement by the distributor）
Refrigerator
The refrigerator is suitable for storage of a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages and
other food consumed in the short term.
Cooking foods shall not be put in the refrigerating chamber until cooled to room temperature.
Foods are recommended to be sealed up before putting into the refrigerator.
Freezer
The freezer may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to
store frozen foods and making ice.
The freezing chamber is suitable for storage of meat, fish, rice balls and other foods not to be
consumed in short term.
Chunks of meat are preferably to be divided into small pieces for easy access. Please be noted food
shall be consumed within the shelf time.
Flip Cover
Glass Shelf
CAUTION
The appliance has the function of refrigerator -freezer transition, by adjusting control setting,
consumers could select refrigerator or freezer in accordance with the requirement.
Ensure the device is set correctly for the purpose.

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3.2 Functions
（The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on
the physical product or statement by the distributor）
1) Key
A.temperature setting button
B.Fridge/Freezer switch button
2)Temperature icons
When the fridge power is on:
All temperature icons shine within 3s after power on, for power on at the first time, the default set temperature is -20℃
After that, every time you start the fridge, it will run in accordance with the set temperature before last power off.
① or -16
② or -18
③ or -20
④ or -22
⑤ or -24
⑥setting 6: quick cooling or quick freezing
3)
Setting 1: the setting temperature is 8 ℃
Setting 2: the setting temperature is 6 ℃
Setting 3: the setting temperature is 4 ℃
Setting 4: the setting temperature is 3 ℃
Setting 5: the setting temperature is 2 ℃
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
A
B

On the occurrence of a failure, the corresponding icons will give a combined blink：
the error codes and types are shown as follows:
Display of normal running
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The temperature setting will be changed once you press button( ). Then, the refrigerator
will run according to the new temperature setting after 15s
Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 Setting 5 Setting 6
Temperature setting
If no failure, the screen displays the setting temperature of the refrigerator room.
Press the botton for 3 seconds to achieve Fridge/Freezer conversion, the corresponding temperature
icons shine.
Fridge/Freezer conversion
Enter: press the button( ) until the icon lighten under freezer mode,
During mode, quick freeze
automatically after running for 24 hours or temperature setting or mode setting.
the freezer runs according to the temperature set at -24℃,it will exit this mode
Quick freezing mode
Enter: under press the button( ) until the icon lighten refrigerator mode,
During quick cooling mode, the refrigerator runs according to the temperatures set at 2℃,and it will exit this
mode automatically after running for 150 minutes or temperature setting or mode setting.
Quick cooling mode
Error Code Error Description Display
E1 Temperature sensor of Refrigerator room fail Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E5 Defrosting sensor of room failRefrigerator Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E6 Communication error Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E7 Ambient temperature sensor fail Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E10 Sticking problem with Button Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
Error Code Error Description Display
E1 Temperature sensor of Freezer room fail Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E5 Defrosting sensor of Freezer room fail Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E6 Communication error Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E7 Ambient temperature sensor fail Icon ” ” & Icon " " shine at same time
E10 Sticking problem with Button Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
Refrigerator:
Freezer:

Cross screwdriver
List of tools to be provided by the user
5/16″
socket and ratchet Masking tape
Putty knife
thin-blade screwdriver
②
①
③
④
Right hinge cover
Warning
Power off the refrigerator and
remove all objects before reversing
the door to avoid personal injury or
damage to the product.
1) Power off and remove all objects from the refrigerator.
2) Dismantle the right hinge (Fig.1)
a) Locate and remove Right hinge cover, screws and Right hinge.
b) Unplug signal line ①, ②, then connect ② with ④.
c) Unplug ③ from the Switch and remove the Switch from the Right hinge cover.
d) Locate the Left hinge cover from the accessory bag and fit the Switch to the Left hinge
cover in preparation.
②
④
③
Switch
Right hinge
3) Lift the door off the bottom hinge. Place the door on
soft clothes to avoid damage.
Door signal line
Top sleeve pipe
Stopper
Bottom sleeve pipe
Stopper screw
Fig. 1
4) Switching Door signal line and Bottom stopper (Fig.2)
a)
b)
Remove Door upper cover.
Carefully release Door signal line, Sleeve pipe
and install to the other side.
(Note: Please make sure the Door signal line
is at outer side when install Sleeve pipe).
Place Door upper cover back to position.
Dismantle the Right door stopper, Sleeve pipe
from the right bottom of the door.
Insert the Sleeve pipe into hinge hole on the
left bottom of the door.
Locate the Left door stopper from the
accessory bag and assemble it on the left
bottom of the door.
Door upper cover
c)
d)
e)
f)
Fig. 2
Note: Please reserved all unused parts for future use.
4 Reversing the door
4.1 Door Right-Left Change
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Hinge shaft
Adjustable foot
5) Reversing the handle
a) Dismantle the screw cover, screws and handle.
b) Remove screw hole cover from the other side and install handle to the position.
(Please refer to chapter 2.3).
c) Cover screw hole on the other side with screw hole cover.
6) Switching the bottom hinge (Fig.3)
a) Remove the Bottom hinge from the right.
b) Disassemble the Hinge shaft and Adjustable foot from the Bottom hinge.
c) Rotate the Bottom hinge and assemble the Hinge shaft and Adjustable foot to the position.
d) Remover bottom Plastic screw cap, screw and Plastic screw hole cap from left side and
install on the right.
e) Assemble the whole Bottom hinge to the left.
Fig.3
Bottom hinge
Warning
To access the bottom hinge, the appliance will need to be tilted backward. Do
not tilt >45° or lay flat as this may damage the refrigeration system.
Lean the appliance back on a solid object or have someone hold the appliance
as the bottom hinge is accessed.
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①
⑤⑥
Left hinge cover
Switch
⑤
⑥
Hole cover
6) Remove the Hold cover from the top left and place to potion on the top right side. (Fig.4)
7) Place the door onto the bottom hinge.
8) Install the Left hinge (Fig.5)
a) Locate the Left hinge from the accessory bag and
place into position.
b) Align the door in place, ensure it can open/
close without obstruction and securely seals.
c) Tighten the hinge screws.
d) Connect signal line ① with signal line ⑤.
e) Connect signal line ⑥ t o the Door switch
on Left hinge cover. Refer to step 2.d).
f) Mount the Left hinge cover in to place.
Left hinge
Fig.4
Fig.5

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5.Maintenance and care of the appliance
5.1 Overall cleaning
Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes,
abrasives, such as toothpastes, organic solvents (such as
alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or
alkaline items clean refrigerator considering that this may
damage the fridge surface and interior.
Do not rinse with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation
properties.
Please unplug the refrigerator for defrost and cleaning.
Dusts behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling
effect and energy saving. The interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.
Soft towels or sponge dipped in water and non-corrosive neutral detergents are suggested for
cleaning. The freezer of shall be finally cleaned with clean water and dry cloth. Open the door for
natural drying before the power is turned on.
The appliance shall run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of
the appliance shall not be interrupted;otherwise the service life may be impaired
5.3 Out of operation
Power failure: In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, foods inside the appliance can be kept for
several hours; during the power failure, the times of door opening shall be reduced, and no more fresh
food shall be put into the appliance.
Long-time nonuse: The appliance shall be unplugged and then cleaned; then the doors are left open
to prevent odor.
Moving: Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects inside out, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder,
freezing chamber drawers and etc. with tape, and tighten the leveling feet; close the doors and fix them
with tape. During moving, the appliance shall not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be vibrated;
the inclination during movement shall be no more than 45°.
5.2 Defrosting
The refrigerator is made based on the air-cooling principle and thus has automatic
defrosting function. Frost formed due to change of season or temperature may also
be manually removed by disconnection of the appliance from power supply
or by wiping with a dry towel.
detergent

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Loud noise
Check whether the floor is level and whether the refrigerator is placed stably
Check whether accessories are placed at proper locations
Water pan overflows
There is too much food in the chamber or food stored contains
too much water,resulting in heavy defrosting
The doors are not closed properly, resulting in frosting due to entry
of air and increased water due to defrosting
Failed operation
Check whether the appliance is connected to power or
whether the plug is in well contact
Check whether the voltage is too low
Check whether there is a power failure or partial circuits have tripped
Odor
Odorous foods shall be tightly wrapped
Check whether there is any rotten food
Clean the inside of the refrigerator
Door seal fails to
be tight
Remove foreign matters on the door seal
Heat the door seal and then cool it for restoration
(or blow it with an electrical drier or use a hot towel for heating)
Hot housing
Heat dissipation of the built-in condenser via the housing, which is normal
When housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature,
storage of too much food or shutdown of the compressor is shut down,
provide sound ventilation to facilitate heat dissipation
Abnormal noise
Long operation of the refrigerator is normal in summer
when the ambient temperature is high
It is not suggestible having too much food in the appliance at the same time
Food shall get cool before being put into the appliance
The doors are opened too frequently
Long-time operation
of the compressor
The door is stuck by food packages Too much food is placed
The refrigerator is tilted
Doors cannot be
properly closed
Surface condensation
Condensation on the exterior surface and door seals of the refrigerator
is normal when the ambient humidity is too high. Just wipe the condensate
with a clean towel.
Buzz: The compressor may produce buzzes during operation, and the
buzzes are loud particularly upon start or stop. This is normal.
Creak: Refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance may produce creak,
which is normal.
6 Trouble shooting
6.1 Trouble shooting
You may try to solve the following simple problems by yourself. If
them cannot be solved, please contact the after-sales department.

It is hazardous for anyone installing, removing, altering, repairing, servicing, testing
or certifying the gas system of a gas device (i.e. charging, discharging or breaking
into the refrigeration system that uses hydrocarbon refrigerants).
Only an Authorised Service Person can carry out servicing or repairs to this
appliance. In Queensland the authorised person must hold a Gas Work Authorisation
for hydrocarbon refrigerants, before carrying out servicing or repairs which involve
the removal of covers.
Individuals will need to hold appropriate refrigeration/air conditioning competencies
and also training in hydrocarbon refrigerants. This type of authorisation is provided
to individuals only.
IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED:
If you have a problem, and the problem persists after you have made the checks
mentioned in this manual, contact:
TECO Australia’s Service on 1300 660 037 (8:30am-4pm Mon~Fri AEST) Service
Email [email protected] Spare Parts [email protected] For warranty details
please visit www.teco.com.au
7.Repairs, service & warranty
7.1 Repairs, Service & Warranty
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