User Manual

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• Do not install the fridge close to sources of heat, such as a stove, boiler, heater, chimney etc. and avoid exposure of the
appliance to direct sunlight.
• Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room and make sure that the air vents of the compressor housing cover
are not obstructed. Also allow adequate spacing around the cabinet for air circulation (3” or 7.5cm)
• Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all food and liquids in airtight packages or containers.
• Always keep food stored in tightly sealed packaging or containers, and allow some space for air to circulate around
each item.
• Avoid keeping the door open for extended periods of time or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter
the cabinet and cause the compressor to run unnecessarily often.
• Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the doors from closing properly and forming a tight seal.
• To ensure a safe food storage temperature, maintain an operating temperature inside the fridge cabinet of 2˚C/36˚F to
4˚C/39˚F. Fridge temperatures warmer than 4˚C/39˚F can promote unsafe bacterial growth in food.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Appliance is
connected but no
power
• Check your circuit breaker as it might have tripped
• Plug not fully inserted into the wall outlet
Appliance is
operating, but
the interior
(cabinet) is not
cold
• Allow the appliance at least 4 hrs to cool down once turned on.
• Check that the thermostat control knob is turned to the correct setting relevant to the room/ambient
temperatures.
• Check that the room/ambient temperature is not approaching the internal operating temperature and
does not exceed to 100˚F (38˚C).
• Has too much warm food been added to the fridge/freezer recently? If so, it will take some time for the
appliance to return to temperature.
• Does the cabinet have adequate ventilation around the side walls, allowing it to transfer heat properly?
(See Installation section)
Appliance runs
continuously
• Temperature setting is too cold
• Door not shut properly or opened excessively
• Recently added a large quantity of warm food to the cabinet
• Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight
• Ambient temperature or humidity is very high
The door will
not open
• Has the door just been opened? If so, leave the appliance closed for a few minutes to allow the air
pressure to equalize and try again.
Excessive frost
and ice has
built up
• Is the weather hot and humid? If so, this will increase the rate of frost build-up in the cabinet.
• Ensure that stored food is properly packaged.
• Check that the door is closed and has a good seal, and that nothing is preventing the door from closing
properly.
• Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the fridge/freezer, and/or the door is frequently
opened.
• Ensure that proper care and maintenance of the appliance has been performed (cleaning,
defrosting, etc...)
Noise
• Refer to “Normal Operating Sounds” (page 8)
Light does not
work
• Contact FORTÉ’s technical service department for instructions on how to fix the issue.
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