Thermo Scientific 25LCEETSA User manual

Refrigeratorsand Freezers
Installation and Operation Manual
327202H01 Rev B
25LCEETSA

© 2015 Thermo Fisher Scientific. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Information................................................................................................................................................ 2
Alert Signals...............................................................................................................................................2
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking..................................................................................................................................................4
erformance Characteristics.......................................................................................................................5
Temperature Ranges..................................................................................................................................5
Electrical Requirements..............................................................................................................................5
Environmental Operating Conditions....................................................................................................................5
Installation..................................................................................................................................................6
Location.....................................................................................................................................................6
Wiring........................................................................................................................................................6
Leveling.....................................................................................................................................................6
Door Seal...................................................................................................................................................6
Rearranging the Shelves....................................................................................................................................... 7
Operation.................................................................................................................................................11
Changing the Temperature........................................................................................................................12
Defrosting................................................................................................................................................12
Replacing the Light Bulbs..........................................................................................................................13
Cleaning...................................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................... 15
Warranty................................................................................................................................................................................16
WEEE Compliance..............................................................................................................................................................17

Introduction
This manual provides installation and operation instructions for Thermo Scienific Refrigerator/Freezer.
The model features:
•Large Capacity – approximately 16.3 cu. ft in the refrigerator compartment. 6.9 cu. ft in the freezer
compartment.
•Cooling by forced air circulation
•Automatic defrost
• Separate freezer and refrigerator temperature controls, mounted on a control panel inside the refrigerator
compartment
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Safety Information
Thank you for selecting Thermo Scientific Health products for your equipment needs. These instructions contain
important operating and safety information. The user must carefully read and understand these instructions
before using the unit. Your unit has been designed to optimi e function, reliability, safety and ease of use. It is
the user’s responsibility to install the unit in conformance with local electrical codes.
Alert Signals
ON
OFF
Safety Alert
Important operating instructions. To reduce the risk of injury or poor
performance of the unit read the user manual before putting the
equipment into operation.
WARNING Indicates an immediately hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates an immediately hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may
result in minor to moderate injury.
(No Symbol) CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
Shock Hazard
Use of this equipment involves power supplies which convert line voltage
to low voltage power. Do not modify or use power supplies other than
OEM equipment. Connection of the power supply may require a properly
grounded receptacle. otential for electrical shock or equipment damage
exists if precautions are not followed.
Frost bite/ Low
Temperature
Avoid contact with cold freezer surfaces potential for cold burns or skin
sticking to cold surfaces.
DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRA MENT Before you throw away your old refrigerator or
freezer:
• Take off doors
• Leave the shelves in the place so that children may not easily climb inside.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.
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Intended Use
The Refrigerators/Freezers described in this manual are for
professional use only. These products are intended for use in
research for the storage of samples or inventory in the following
temperature ranges:
Refrigerators +1°C to +12°C
Freezers -12°C to -20°C
These are not considered medical devices and have therefore
not been registered with a medical device regulatory body (e.g.
FDA): that is, it has not been evaluated for the storage of
samples for diagnostic use or for samples to be re-introduced to
the body.
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Warning
Only Explosion roof Units or
Flammable Material Storage Units
are to be used for the storage of
flammable inventory/samples.

Unpacking
At delivery, examine the exterior for physical damage while the
carrier's representative is present. If exterior damage is
present, carefully unpack and inspect the unit and all
accessories for damage.
If there is no exterior damage, unpack and inspect the
equipment within five days of delivery. If you find any damage,
keep the packing materials and immediately report the
damage to the carrier. Do not return goods to the
manufacturer without written authorization. When submitting a
claim for shipping damage, request that the carrier inspect the
shipping container and equipment.
Model and serial numbers are important when requesting
service parts from your dealer or the Technical Services
Group. These numbers are found inside the cabinet on the left
wall at about eye level. You can record the identification
numbers on the back page of this manual.
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erformance Characteristics
Temperature Ranges
Refrigerator: 1° to 12°C (34° to 54°F)
Freezer: -12° to -20°C (-4° to 11°F)
Electrical Requirements
120 Volts ±10%, 60 Hz, 11.6 Amps
Environmental Operating Conditions
POLLUTION DEGREE* 2
INSTALLATION
CATEGORY*
II
ALTITUDE 2000 Meters MSL (Mean Sea Level)
HUMIDITY 80% maximum, non-condensing
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 120V/60H
VOLTAGE
TOLERANCE
±10% of normal rated line
AMBIENT OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
15ºC to 32ºC
USAGE This product is intended for use indoors only
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Installation
Location
Install the unit in a level area free from vibration with a
minimum of 1/8th inch on sides, 2 inches at the rear and 1
inch on the top.
Do not position the equipment in direct sunlight or near heating
diffusers, radiators, or other sources of heat. The ambient
temperature range must be between 60 and 90°F (16 to 32°C).
Wiring
This model uses 15 amp power cords. They are rated for 120V
Volts, AC, 60Hz. Do not use extension cords, and always use
a three prong grounded wall outlet.
Leveling
The unit must be level. Rotate the leveling screws, located
under the front corners of the unit, until the unit is level. If the
floor is seriously out of level, you may need to shim the corners
with thin sheets of metal.
Door Seal
To check the door seal, complete the following steps:
1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. Insert a strip of paper (a couple of inches wide) between
the door gasket and the cabinet flange and close the door.
3. Slowly pull the paper strip from the outside. You should feel
some resistance.
4. Repeat this test at 4 inch intervals around the door. If the
door does not seal properly, replace the gasket.
5. Check the freezer door seal, repeating steps 1-4.
Caution
Door seal integrity is critical for
refrigerators and freezers. A
loose fitting gasket allows moist
air to be drawn into the cabinet,
resulting in quicker frost buildup
on the evaporator coil, longer
running time, poor temperature
maintenance, and increased
operation cost.
Caution
Improper operation of the equipment
could result in dangerous
conditions . To preclude hazard and
minimize risk, follow all instructions
and operate within design limits
noted on the dataplate.
Caution
Connect the equipment to the
correct power source. Incorrect
voltage can result in severe damage
to the equipment.
Danger
For personal safety and trouble-free
operation , this unit must be properly
grounded before it is used. Failure to
ground the equipment may cause
personal injury or damage to the
equipment. Always conform to the
National Electrical Code and local
codes . Do not connect unit to
already overloaded power lines.
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Rearranging the Shelves
Shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
To Remove:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Tilt the shelf up at the front.
3. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out.
To Replace:
1. While tilting the shelf up, insert the top hook at the
back of the shelf in a slot on the track.
2. Lower the front of the shelf until the bottom of the
shelf locks into place.
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Adjustable Bins on the Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
To Remove:
Lift bin straight up, then pull out.
To replace or relocate:
Slide in the bin just above the molded door supports, and push
down. The bin will lock in place.
The snugger helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small
items stored on the door shelf. Grip the finger hold near the
rear of the snugger and move it to fit your needs.
Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door
To Remove:
Lift the bin straight up, then pull out.
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To replace or relocate:
Engage the bin in the molded supports on the door and push
down. It will lock in place.
Basket Removal
To remove the deep full-width basket on
free er drawer models:
1. Open the free er drawer until it stops.
2. The free er basket rests on the inside tabs on
the drawer slides.
3. Lift the basket so that it is out of all 6 slide
bracket tabs.
4. Tilt the basket and lift out of the drawer.
When replacing the deep full-width basket:
Tilt the basket back and lower it down into
the drawer. Rotate the basket to a hori ontal
position and press it down into the 6 alignment
tabs.
NOTE: Always be sure that the basket is seated
in all 6 slide bracket tabs before sliding back
into the free er. The basket can be turned in
either direction front to back and installed into
the free er.
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To remove the half-width basket:
1. Pull the basket out to the stop location.
2. Lift the basket up at the front to release it
from the slides.
3. Lift the back up and out of the slide.
When replacing the basket, make sure that
the wire tabs and wire hooks on the sides of the
basket go into the slots in the top of the upper
basket slides.
NOTE: Always be sure to fully close this basket.
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To remove the shallow full-width basket:
1. Pull the basket out to the stop location.
2. Lift the front up and over the stop location.
3. Lift the basket up and out.

Operation
NOTE: The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the temperature controls. If this film was not
removed during installation, remove it now.
The temperature control can be adjusted between 0 to 9, 0 being OFF and 9 being the coldest
temperatures by tapping the colder and warmer buttons on the temperature control.
Setting either or both controls to OFF stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments,
but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
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Defrosting
This freezer defrosts automatically and there should be
no significant frost build up in the freezer compartment.
An automatic 45 minute defrosting period is initiated
every 12 hours of compressor run time. During a defrost
period, a thermostat will turn the defrost heater off when
all the ice has melted from the evaporator.
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Replacing the Light Bulbs
Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove
power to the light circuit.
Refrigerator Lights
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. To remove the light shield, grasp the shield
at the back and pull out to release the tabs
at the back.
3. Rotate the shield down and then forward to
release the tabs at the front of the shield.
4. After replacing with an appliance bulb of
the same or lower wattage, replace the
shield.
5. Plug the refrigerator back in.
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Caution
Light bulbs may be hot.
NOTE: Freezer light has been disabled.

Cleaning
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim Clean with a cloth
dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Do not use wax on the door handles and
trim.
Keep the outside clean Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance
wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish
with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a
residue that can erode the paint. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach
or cleaners containing bleach because these
products can scratch and weaken the paint
finish.
Cleaning the inside
To help prevent odours, leave an open box
of baking soda in the refrigerator and free er
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning
If this is not practical, wring excess moisture
out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use an appliance wax polish on the inside
surface between the doors.
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Use warm water and baking soda solution about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter)
of water. This both cleans and neutrali es odours.
Rinse and wipe dry.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break. Handle
glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered
glass can cause it to shatter.

Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Unit does not operate ower Supply
1. Check that the cord is securely
plugged-in.
2. lug another appliance into the
outlet to see if it is live.
3. If the outlet is dead, check the
circuit breaker or fuses.
Temperature fluctuates Cold control Make sure that the cold control is
set correctly
Condenser Make sure the condenser is clean
Unit Warms up
Door is Open Make sure the door is completely
closed.
Door is Seal Check the door seal.
Warm product recently loaded in unit Allow ample time to recover from
loading warm product.
ower supply Check for proper voltage to the unit.
If there is no voltage to the unit, call
an electrician.
Compressor If the compressor is not running,
have an electrician check for proper
voltage to the unit.
If the compressor is running, contact
an authorized service provider or
call the technical support hot line for
assistance.
Orange glow in the
freezer
Defrost heater is on This is normal.
Moisture forms on
outside of refrigerator
Not unusual during periods of high humidity Wipe surface dry and reset the
refrigerator control to one setting
colder.
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13 Month Limited Warranty
for United States and
Canada
This Thermo Scientific product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for 13 months
from the first to occur of (i) the date the product is sold by the manufacturer or (ii) the date the product is
purchased by the original retail customer (the “Commencement Date”). Except as expressly stated above, the
MANUFACTURER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EX RESSED OR IM LIED, WITH RES ECT TO THE
RODUCTS AND EX RESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, WARRANTIES OF DESIGN, MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A ARTICULAR UR OSE.
An authori ed representative of the manufacturer must perform all warranty inspections. In the event of a defect
covered by the warranty, we shall, as our sole obligation and exclusive remedy, provide free replacement parts
to remedy the defective product. In addition, for products sold within the continental United States or Canada,
the manufacturer shall provide free labor to repair the products with the replacement parts.
The warranty provided hereunder shall be null and void and without further force or effect if there is any (i) repair
made to the product by a party other than the manufacturer or its duly authori ed service representative, (ii)
misuse (including use inconsistent with written operating instructions for the product), mishandling,
contamination, overheating, modification or alteration of the product by any customer or third party or (iii) use of
replacement parts that are obtained from a party who is not an authori ed dealer of Thermo Scientific products.
Heating elements, because of their susceptibility to overheating and contamination, must be returned to the
factory and if, upon inspection, it is concluded that failure is due to factors other than excessive high temperature
or contamination, the manufacturer will provide warranty replacement. As a condition to the return of any
product, or any constituent part thereof, to the factory, it shall be sent prepaid and a prior written authori ation
from the manufacturer assigning a Return Materials Number to the product or part shall be obtained.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
LOSS OF USE OR PROFITS, ANTICIPATED OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE SALE, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ANY THEORY OF STRICT LIABILITY OR REGULATORY
ACTION.
For the name of the authori ed Thermo Scientific product dealer nearest you or any additional information,
contact us.
www.thermofisher.com 1-866-9-THERMO
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WEEE Compliance
WEEE Com liance. This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96EC. It is marked with the
following symbol. Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more
recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this product should be
disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on Thermo Fisher Scientific
compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on
Thermo Scientific products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the
RoHS Directive are available at www.thermo.com/
WEEE Konformittät. Dieses rodukt muss die EU Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Richtlinie 2002/96EC erfüllen. Das rodukt ist durch folgendes
Symbol gekennzeichnet. Thermo Fisher Scientific hat Vereinbarungen getroffen mit
Verwertungs/Entsorgungsanlagen in allen EU-Mitgliederstaaten und dieses rodukt muss
durch diese Firmen widerverwetet oder entsorgt werden. Mehr Informationen über die
Einhaltung dieser Anweisungen durch Thermo Fisher Scientific, die Verwerter und
Hinweise die Ihnen nützlich sein können, die Thermo Scientific rodukte zu identifizieren,
die unter diese RoHS. Anweisungfallen, finden Sie unter www.thermo.com/
Conformità WEEE. Questo prodotto deve rispondere alla direttiva dell’ Unione Europea
2002/96EC in merito ai Rifiuti degli Apparecchi Elettrici ed Elettronici (WEEE). È marcato
col seguente simbolo.Thermo Fisher Scientific ha stipulato contratti con una o diverse
società di riciclaggio/smaltimento in ognuno degli Stati Membri Europei. Questo prodotto
verrà smaltito o riciclato tramite queste medesime. Ulteriori informazioni sulla conformità
di Thermo Fisher Scientific con queste Direttive, l’elenco delle ditte di riciclaggio nel
Vostro paese e informazioni sui prodotti Thermo Scientific che possono essere utili alla
rilevazione di sostanze soggette alla Direttiva RoHS sono disponibili sul sito
www.thermo.com/
Conformité WEEE. Ce produit doit être conforme à la directive européenne (2002/96EC)
des Déchets d’Equipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE). Il est marqué par le
symbole suivant. Thermo Fisher Scientific s’est associé avec une ou plusieurs
compagnies de recyclage dans chaque état membre de l’union européenne et ce produit
devraitêtre collecté ou recyclé par celles- ci. Davantage d’informations sur laconformité
de Thermo Fisher Scientific à ces directives, les recycleurs dans votre pays et les
informations sur les produits Thermo Scientific qui peuvent aider le détection des
substances sujettes à la directive RoHS sont disponibles sur www.thermo.com/
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