MOMCUBE™ BREAST MILK FREEZER User Manual Models: FS24LMC FS30LMC ALFZ36MC ALFZ36LMCTBC VT65MLBIMCADA BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Write Model and Serial Numbers here: Model: _____________________ Serial No.: __________________ Accucold Division of Felix Storch, Inc. An ISO 9001:2015 registered company 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx, NY 10474 www.accucold.
ABOUT THE MOMCUBE™ FREEZER MOMCUBE™ refrigeration products are specially designed for the storage of breast milk in a variety of facilities, from daycare centers and office environments to maternity wards and newborn units. Freezers in the MOMCUBE™ line are designed for the long term storage of frozen milk under the temperature recommendations suggested by the CDC for healthy, full-term babies.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Equipment Safety 4 Important Safeguards 4-5 Installation Instructions 6-10 Before Using Equipment 6 Installation of your Equipment 6 Electrical Connection 7 Extension Cord 7 Reversing the Door 8-10 Operating your Freezer 11 Setting the Temperature Control 11 Care and Maintenance 12-13 Defrosting your Freezer 12 Cleaning your Freezer 12 Vacation Time 12 Moving your Freezer 12 Energy Saving Tips 13 Problems with your Freezer 14 Notes 15 Limited Warranty 1
EQUIPMENT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your unit. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the Safety Alert Symbol. The symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words "DANGER" or "WARNING".
• In the event of any damage: o Avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark, o Disconnect from the electrical power line, o Air the room in which the unit isolated for several minutes, and o Contact the Service Department for advice. • The more coolant there is in a unit, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the unit is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Freezer • Remove the exterior and interior packing. CAUTION: After unpacking you MUST allow this unit to stand upright for at least 2 hours to allow the lubricant and refrigerant to drain back into the compressor and stabilize. Failure to do so may adversely affect performance and the lifetime of this unit. • Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water, using a soft cloth.
Electrical Connection WARNING Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by a qualified electrician or an authorized service center. This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three-prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
Reversing the Door Swing of Your Freezer The MOMCUBE freezer models are delivered with the door opening from the left-hand side. All of the models have the capability of reversing the side of the door opening. Check your freezer’s model number, and use the appropriate instructions for reversing your door. If you have a problem, call ACCUCOLD Customer Service at 1-800-932-4267. • For the FS24LMC and FS30LMC models: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the door hinge cover from atop the upper door hinge, and set aside.
• For model numbers ALFZ36MC: 1. Take the upper hinge cover from the door and remove the screws that hold the top hinge 2. Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door 3. Lift the door up and away to free its bottom socket from the hinge pin 4. Remove the screws to the bottom hinge 5. Remove the decorative caps from the opposite side and plug the holes from the original side with the decorative caps 6.
• For model number VT65MLBIMCADA: 1. Unscrew the lower hinge, and take off the door. 2. Push the kick plate to the right, into the opposite position. 3. Undo the upper hinge fastener, and fix it to the opposite side of the housing, where you have already removed and replaced the fastener with the hole on the opposite side. 4. Put the door on the upper hinge fastener. 5. Fix the lower hinge into the new position. 6. Unscrew the handle, and place it on the opposite side. 7.
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER Setting the Temperature Control Your MOMCUBETM freezer should arrive with its temperature preset for optimum breast milk storage. If, however, the temperature needs to be reset, use the appropriate setting below, based on your model number: Model Number Controller type Controller setting FS24LMC Dial thermostat MAX 1.Set the controller to MAX. After 24-48 hours, the temperature will be set. ALFZ36MC/ALFZ36LMCTBC Digital thermostat -4 oF 1.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Defrosting Your Freezer Your freezer requires manual defrosting, which should be done when the frost on the freezer walls reaches 1/8” to ¼” in thickness. To Defrost: 1. Remove any frozen items in the freezer, and take care the items do not begin to thaw. 2. Unplug the freezer and remove the shelves. The defrosting process is accelerated if the door is left open. 3. Use a sponge or towel to remove water and melting ice from the freezer floor. 4.
Moving Your Freezer • • • • • Remove all stored items. Securely tape down all loose items, such as shelves, inside your freezer. Turn the leveling screw up to the base to avoid damage. Tape the door shut. Be sure the freezer stays secure in the upright position during transportation. Also protect the outside of the freezer with a blanket or similar item.
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR FREEZER You can solve many common freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The freezer does not operate. The freezer is not plugged in The circuit breaker has tripped, or a fuse has blown. The freezer temperature control is set at "OFF". The freezer turns on and off frequently.
NOTES 15
LIMITED WARRANTY TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Within the 48 contiguous United States, for two years from the date of purchase, when this unit is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, warrantor will pay for factory-specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a designated service company. Outside the 48 states, all parts are warranted for two years from manufacturing defects.
