Tesla RB5210FHXI User manual

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SIDE-BY-SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER
RB5210FHXI
User Manual
ENG SRB

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In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use,
before installing and first using the appliance, read this
user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To
avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important
to ensure that all people using the appliance are
thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone
using it through its life will be properly informed on
appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep to the precautions
of these user instructions as the manufacturer is not
responsible for damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance can be used by children aged of 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have supervision or have been given
instructions concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
unload this appliance.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be done by
children unless they are aged from 8 years and above
and supervised.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk
of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out
of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the
appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent
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playing children from suffering electric shock or closing
themselves in.
• If this appliance features a magnetic door seal to replace
an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the
door or lid, be sure to make that spring lack unusable
before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it
from becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or
in the built-in structure, 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 other electrical appliances (such as ice cream
makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are
approved for this purpose by the manufacture.
Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on for a long
period of time because it could be very hot.1
When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord
is not trapped or damaged.
Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable
power suppliers at the rear of the appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within
the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with
a high level of environmental compatibility, which is
nevertheless flammable.
• During transportation and installation of the appliance,
be certain that none of the components of the
refrigerant circuit become damaged.

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- avoid open flames and sources of ignition
- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is
situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this
product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause
a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
• This appliance is intended to be used in a 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.
Any electrical components (plug, power cord,
compressor and etc.) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel.
The light bulb supplied with this appliance is a “special
use light bulb” usable only with the appliance supplied.
This “special use lamp” is not usable for domestic
lighting.1
• Power cord must not be lengthened.
• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or
damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or
damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
• Make sure that you can come to the main plug of the
appliance.
• Do not pull the main cable.
• If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the
power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
• You must not operate the appliance without the lamp.

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• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct
sunlight.
Daily use
• Do not put hot things on the plastic parts in the
appliance.
• Do not place food products directly against the rear
wall.
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out. 2
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the
frozen food manufacture, s instructions. 2
• Appliance, s manufactures storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
• Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to
the appliance.2
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the appliance.2
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following
instructions
• Opening the door for long periods can cause
a significant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with

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food and accessible drainage systems.
• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h;
flush the water system connected to a water supply if
water has not been drawn for 5 days.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto
other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments (if they are
presented in the appliance) are suitable for storing pre-
frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making
ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three -star compartments (if they are
presented in the appliance) are not suitable for the
freezing of fresh food.
• If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off,
defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent
mount developing within the appliance.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and
disconnect the main plug from the power socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the
appliance. Use a plastic scraper. 2
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for
defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the
drain is blocked, water will collect at the bottom of the
appliance. 3
Installation
• For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions
given in specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages

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on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged.
Report possible damages immediately to the place you
bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in
the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be provided around the
appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve
sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
• Wherever possible the spacers of the product should
be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm
parts (compressor, con- denser) to prevent possible
burn.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or
cookers.
• Make sure that the main plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance.
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of
the appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service
Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
Energy saving
• Do not put hot food in the appliance;
• Do not pack food close together as this prevents air
circulating;
• Make sure food does not touch the back of the
compartment(s);
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• Do not open the door(s) frequently;
• Do not keep the door(s) open for a long time;
• Do not set the thermostat on exceeding cold
temperatures;
• All accessories, such as drawers, shelves balconies,
should be kept there for lower energy consumption.
1If there is a light in the compartment.
2If there is a freezer compartment.
3If there is a fresh-food storage compartment.
OVERVIEW
Control panel
Water/ ice
Dispenser

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Note: Picture is for reference only.
(Remove away the metal compressor room cover)
Main control board
Power cord
Compressor
External main water valve
Ice box cover
Ice storage box
Freezer shelves*3
Freezer drawers*2
Freezer balcony*1
Water pipe connector
Fridge crispers*2
Fridge shelves*3
Fridge balcony*4

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Remove the doors
Tool required: Philips screwdriver, Flat bladed screwdriver.
• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.
• To take the door off, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid
so that it will not slip during the door reversing process.
• All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.
• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.
• It’s better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.
Unscrew hinge cover by Philips screwdriver. Disconnect the harness.
Unscrew top hinge.
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INSTALLATION
Product accessories
Water pipe parts x1
Dispenser water tray x1
Water filter x1
User manual x1
Water pipe connector x1
Water filter connector x2
Anti-slip clips x8

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Lift the door and place it on a soft pad. Then
remove another door as same process.
There is a water pipe connector at the bottom of the refrigerator freezer. Remove it from the protective
cover and disconnect from the water pipe, and remember to pull the water pipe out of the lower hinge.
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Unscrew bottom hinges.
After the appliance is positioned! install the doors as reversed process.
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Space Requirement
• Keep enough space of door open.
• Keep at least 50mm gap at two sides and back.
A900
B660
C1770
Dmin=50
Emin=50
F1800
G1560
H135°

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Levelling the refrigerator
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the
ambient temperature corresponds to the climate
class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:
For refrigerating appliances with climate class:
• extended temperate: this refrigerating
appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C (SN);
• temperate: this refrigerating appliance is
intended to be used at ambient temperatures
ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C (N);
• subtropical: this refrigerating appliance is
intended to be used at ambient temperatures
ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C (ST);
• tropical: this refrigerating appliance is intended
to be used at ambient temperatures ranging
from 16 °C to 43 °C (T);
Location
The appliance should be installed well away
from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers,
direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate
freely around the back of the cabinet to ensure
best performance. If the appliance is positioned
below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum
distance between the top of the cabinet and
the wall unit must be at least 100 mm. Ideally,
however, the appliance should not be positioned
below overhanging wall units. Accurate leveling is
ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base
of the cabinet.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be
used as a built-in appliance.
WARNING!
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the mains power supply; the plug must
therefore be easily accessible after installation.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and
frequency shown on the rating plate correspond
to your domestic power supply. The appliance
must be grounded. The power supply cable plug
is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the
domestic power supply socket is not grounded,
connect the appliance to a separate grounder in
compliance with current regulations, consulting a
qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the
above safety precautions are not observed. This
appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Doors
- Clockwise rotate feet to highten them by hand
- Anticlockwise rotate feet to lower them by hand

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DAILY USE
IMPORTANT! How to install the water filter and water pipe
Water source
Connect tube
Filter
Basin
1. Before installing, the filter should be
rinsing with water for 5 minutes or 5L of
water to ensure that the toner in the filter
is rinsed clean.
2. Open the refrigerator door and take out
the crispers.
3. Take out the rubber plugs on both sides of the water box.
Rubber plugs
Water box

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4. Take out the water filter from the accessory bag, insert the connectors on both sides of the filter, then
connect the water pipe and clamp into the anti-slip clips (pay attention to the direction of the filter arrow)
5. Assemble the water filter parts with retaining bracket above the water box, and connect the water pipes
of water box with water filter.
6. Take off the rubber plug. Connect the water pipe part to the main valve on the compressor cover with
connector, and remember to insert the anti- slip clips, then connect the end of the water pipe with the
nut to the water source.
Water filter
Connectors
Water pipes
Anti-slip clips
Fix the water filter parts
Connect the water pipes
of water box with filter
Water source
Take off the rubber plug Connect the water pipe with
connector,and remember to
insert anti-slip clips on both
side of connector.
Water pipe Connect the end
of the water pipe
with the nut to the
water source

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CAUTION!
• The external water source must be clean and the water pressure should be 1.5~7 bar to guarantee
proper working.
• Check the water pipe connection, check whether there are any other things inside the ice making
machine and ice storage box.
• After accessing the water source, open the faucet and check whether there is leakage between the
faucet and the connecting pipe. If there is leakage, check the connection of the pipe.
• Select the water function, use a large cup to press the dispenser, keep the water exhausting for 5
minutes until the water is clean and smooth, during the process the water taken out is not drinkable.
• Select the function of taking ice and breaking ice, use a large cup to press the dispenser, and check the
normal operation of the internal motor through the sound judgment.
• Wait for 3 minutes and check whether the water inlet valve of the refrigerator, the water pipe connectors
and water filter are leaking or not.
Using the Control Panel
Buttons
Press to adjust temperature of freezer compartment (left side) from -14°C to -22°C.
Press to adjust temperature of fridge compartment (right side) from 2°C to 8°C and “OFF”. If select
“OFF”, fridge compartment will be turned off.
Press to select running mode from SUPER COOLING , SUPER FREEZER , SMART ,
ECO and USER’S SETTING (no symbol in display).
Press 3 SEC. button and hold for 3 seconds to lock other bottons.
Press it and hold for 3 second to unlock other bottons.
Press the ice off button to control the ice maker. If you want to close the ice maker, press this
button, then the product will stop making ice until you press this button again.
“ change your water filter”.
In general, you should need the water filter every 6 months to ensure the highest water quality.
After half a year, the display icon will be lit up for reminding you should replace a new water
filter. You can purchase a new water filter from the retailer where you buy the refrigerator or the
after-sales system. After you finish replacing a new water filter inside the refrigerator, you should
Press this button and hold for 3s, the display icon will be extinguished, and the water filter
will be reset.

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Press this button to receive cubed ice. You can press this button to choose the type of ice to be
dispensed.
Press this button to receive crush ice. You can press this button to choose the type of ice to be
dispensed.
Press this button to receive cooling water. You can press this button to choose cooling water to
be dispensed.
NOTE
• When the freezer door is opened or child lock is on, the dispenser will not work. you need to close the
door or unlock the child lock to receive the cubed ice, crushed ice, cooling water you want.
• You don’t need ice, turn the function off to save energy.(see ice off above)
• If water is not dispensed or dispensed slowly, you need to replace the water filter because it may
become clogged.
• Some areas have large amounts of lime in the water, which causes the water filter to clog more quickly.
Display
SMART mode, the refrigerator sets the temperature of two compartments automatically
according to internal temperature and ambient temperature.
ECO mode, the refrigerator runs in lowest energy consumption setting.
SUPER COOLING cools the fridge compartment to the lowest temperature for approx. 2 hours.
Then the temperature set before super mode is automatically restored.
SUPER FREEZING cools the freezer compartment to the lowest temperature for approx. 6 hours.
Then the temperature set before super mode is automatically restored.
LOCK, the symbol will light on if buttons are locked.
Display the setting temperature of freezer compartment.
Display the setting temperature of fridge compartment.
ICE OFF mode, the symbol will light on when you touch the button to close the ice maker, it
means the refrigerator will stop making ice any more.
REMIND CHANGING WATER FILTER mode, the symbol will light on when the water filter has
been used for 6 months to remind you replace a new water filter in time. Until you replace a new
filter and keep press the button for 3s, the symbol will be extinguished.

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NOTE
• ECO mode: Select this mode when you want to save power.
• Super cooling mode: This mode allows you to cool foods quickly and will be automatically deactivated
after hours of operation.
• Super freezing mode: This mode allows you to freeze foods quickly and will be automatically
deactivated after 50 hours of operation.
Door Open Alarm
First use
Door Open Alarm
When any door is left open or not closed completely for about 60 seconds, the appliance will sound
an alarm. Close the fridge door then the alarm will stop.
If the door is not well closed, then the alarm will sound 5 times every 30 seconds untill the doors are
If doors are open for 10 continuous minutes without closing, the internal LED light would be turned
off automatically.
Child safety lock
This function is designed to prevent children from operating the appliance.
• To activate the function, press and hold for about 3 seconds. The lock indicator light
will illuminate indicating the safety lock function is activated.
• To deactivate the function, press and hold for about 3 seconds. The unlock indicator light
will illuminate indicating the safety lock function is deactivated.
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm
water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product,
then dry thoroughly.
How to use the dispenser?
You can get cubed ice, crushed ice and cooling water by pressing the paddle switch, which is selected by
displaying the operation panel;
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
If one door keeps open for 60 seconds, periodical alarm will be arisen until the door is closed .
Mode Indicator light Freezer temperature display Fridge temperature display
Smart The temperature display for freezer and fridge will change
based on ambient temperature (see the table below).
ECO -15°C +8°C
Super
cooling No change +2°C
Super
freezing -25°C No change
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NOTE
If the paddle switch is pressed continuously for more than 3 minutes, the dispenser will stop working to
protect the electrical components. If you need more cooling water or ice, you can release the paddle
switch and press it again to get more water or ice as you want.
Get cooling water
Select the cooling water mode , place the cup in the middle of the paddle switch, press the paddle
switch to receive water, and stop pressing the paddle switch after taking an appropriate amount of
water, and the water will stop flowing automatically.
NOTE
• Wait for 2 seconds before taking the cup away to avoid the water splash out.
• If cooler water is needed, fill the glass with ice before taking;
• If more than 800ml of water is taken at one time, water with high temperature may be taken out. In this
case, it is recommended to wait half an hour for a cold drink;
Get ice
Select the cube ice mode or crushed ice mode to get ice type as you want.
Place the cup in the middle of the paddle switch, press the paddle switch to receive ice, and stop
pressing the paddle switch after taking an appropriate amount of ice, and the ice will stop flowing
automatically.
NOTE
• Wait for 2 seconds before taking the cup away to avoid the ice splash out.
• To prevent ice from falling out of the cup, place the cup as close to the dispenser outlet as possible.
• When taking ice, the internal motor runs to churn ice and break ice, which may produce some noise.
• After taking ice, please use it as soon as possible to avoid melting ice.
Cubed ice, crushed ice, cooling water mode
Paddle switch
IMPORTANT!
This section tells you how to avoid most issues you would happen. We recommend that you read through
them carefully before using the appliance.
1. When taking water for the first time or not taking water for a long time, please take out 1~2L of water
and pour it away;
2. When using the ice maker for the first time or not using it for a long time, the first box of ice cubes
should not be used;
3. It is recommended to use a cup with a diameter of more than 70mm to take water and ice;
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5. Do not put your hands or tools into the opening part of the distributor, so as to avoid causing failure
to the internal mechanism;
6. Do not pull the paddle switch too much force, so as to avoid the failure of the paddle switch;
7. The ice maker automatically makes ice without manual operation. When the ice storage box is filled
with ice (about 1.6kg), the ice maker automatically stops making ice;
8. In the smart mode, the daily ice production capacity of the refrigerator is about 1.2kg;
9. When the freezer door is open, the ice water distributor is locked and cannot carry out water or ice;
10. When the freezer door is open, if the ice maker is performing the making ice procedure, some ice will
fall into the ice storage box.
11. If the ice is not discharged smoothly, please check whether the ice outlet of the distributor is blocked
by ice. If so, clean up the ice before taking it;
12. After the refrigerator is powered on in the first time, turn on the ice maker, the ice maker will start
making ice about 10 hours later;
13. During the process of using, you may hear the sound of water valve opening, water flowing and ice
falling, which is normal;
14. If you are on vacation or do not need ice cubes for a long time, please turn off the ice making function
and take out the ice cubes in the ice box to avoid the ice cubes become frozen together to block the
outlet.
15. In case of power failure, please clean the food in the refrigerator in time, and clean the ice in the ice
storage box to avoid ice melting.
16. Do not eat the ice cubes when they have odor. Check if the filter has expired or if there are unsealed
foods with pungent odor in the refrigerator.
How to clean and care the dispenser?
Use a soft towel to clean the refrigerator and ensure to disconnect the power supply before cleaning it.
Please use clean water when cleaning, do not use benzene, diluent, sodium hypochlorite, abrasive,
bleach and other chemical reagents. Do not spray detergent directly on the display screen, otherwise
the printed text on the display screen may fall off.
1. Take down the water box of the distributor regularly and pour out the water inside, and wipe it clean.
2. Clean the ice storage box regularly
If the ice is not used for a long time or the freezer door is frequently opened, the ice in the ice storage
box may melt and became frozen together, which makes the distributor outlet blocked. The ice in the
ice storage box needs to be removed manually.
When cleaning the ice storage box, it is necessary to turn off the ice maker function to avoid the ice
falling into the refrigerator or the floor.
3. How to assemble and disassemble the ice storage box
Grasp the ice storage box with both hands on the buckle, lift the ice storage box up about 10mm with
a little force, and then drag the ice storage box out of the fixed buckle;

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After taking out the ice storage box, take out the internal ice manually and carefully, and then clean
with clean water.
After cleaning the ice storage box, install it as reversed process.
NOTE
• Do not use acid, chemical solvents (alcohol, dishwashing liquid) and other scrubbing;
• After cleaning, it is necessary to dry the ice box thoroughly before installing in the refrigerator to avoid
ice freezing;
• Use a clean towel to clean the ice outlet, do not press the internal structure with too much force to avoid
damaging the internal mechanism;
• Do not place anything else in the ice outlet to avoid blocking the ice outlet;
• Do not allow child to climb on the refrigerator, or it may fall down to hurt people.
• Do not put your fingers, hands, or any other unsuitable objects in the ice chute or ice bucket. This can
cause personal injury or material damage.
Thawing
• Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used,
can be thawed in the fridge compartment or
at room temperature, depending on the time
available for this operation.
• Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer. In this case, cooking
will take longer.
Ice-cube
This appliance may be equipped with one or more
ice-cube to produce ice.
Accessories
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with
a series of runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.