331 L Upright Refrigerator INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL: AK-331-UF AFTER SALES SUPPORT (AU) 1300 886 649 (NZ) 0800 836 761 E209
Contents Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 03 Product Overview 06 Getting Started 07 Operating Instructions 09 FAQs & Troubleshooting Guide 12 Other Useful Information 14 After Sales Support (AU) 1300 886 649 (NZ) 0800 836 761 | info@tempo.
Important Safety Instructions READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with any warranty information, your purchase receipt and packaging carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions (Cont.) To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using this appliance, including the following: Electrical safety • V oltage: Plug the appliance in a 220-240V, 50Hz, properly earthed power outlet, which must be in good working order. Make sure your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the appliance rating label.
Important Safety Instructions (Cont.) Cleaning and maintenance • Disconnect: Switch off and unplug the appliance from the mains socket before cleaning, maintenance or servicing. Failure to do so can result in electric shock, injury or death. Do not connect or disconnect the plug when your hands are wet. • Flames: Do not let open flames or ignition sources enter the appliance. • Flammable/explosive substances: Never clean this appliance with flammable fluids.
Product Overview Scope of delivery 1 2 6 5 3 4 Upright refrigerator 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thermostat and light Glass shelves Crisper drawer with glass cover Levelling feet Upper door balconies Bottom door balcony (bottle rack) Other inclusions (not shown) Instruction manual Warranty certificate NOTE: Due to continued product improvement, images and illustrations in this manual may vary slightly from the product purchased. All images in this manual are for reference purposes only.
Getting Started Unpacking • Packaging materials: This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Remove all packaging materials from around and inside the appliance and keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future, and you can use it to store the appliance when it is not in use.
Getting Started (Cont.) Installation Fig. 1 Space requirements • D oor opening: Place the unit so there is enough space for the door to open easily (Fig. 1). • Clearances: Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet, which is necessary to cool the compressor and condenser. Allow at least 12cm clear space at the back and 5cm at the sides of the unit.
Operating Instructions Temperature control • The control for regulating the temperature in the refrigerator compartment is located on the ceiling of the compartment, next to the interior light (Fig. 3). The higher the number on the dial, the colder the temperature in the refrigerator compartment: 1 is the warmest setting, 7 is the coldest setting and 0 is off. Fig.
Operating Instructions (Cont.) Fresh food storage The fridge compartment is suitable for short-term storage of all your fresh food. The temperature inside the compartment varies depending on the amount of food stored and the frequency of door opening. It is low enough to limit some bacterial growth, but it is not suitable for long-term storage of perishable foods.
Operating Instructions (Cont.) Energy saving tips • Place the fridge in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances and out of direct sunlight. • Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them into the fridge. Overloading the fridge forces the compressor to run longer. • Wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the fridge. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the fridge.
FAQs & Troubleshooting Guide If you experience a problem with your fridge, check in the following table for solutions to help you solve the problem. If after these checks you still have a problem with your fridge, please contact our after sales support centre for advice. Problem Possible cause The appliance does not operate. • It is not plugged in. Ensure it is properly plugged in and there is power at the socket (plug another appliance into the outlet to check).
FAQs & Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.) Moisture forms on the inside or outside walls of the fridge. • Hot and humid weather increases the internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal. The external fridge surface is warm. • The exterior walls can be warmer than room temperature. This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the fridge cabinet. Excessive frost and ice has built up. • The fridge door has been left open.
Other Useful Information WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury, always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the power supply before cleaning or maintenance. Cleaning the fridge • Turn the temperature control to the minimum position, unplug the fridge and remove the food, shelves and crisper drawer.
Other Useful Information (Cont.) Door reversal This appliance has the capability of opening the door from either the left or right side. If your set-up requires changing the opening direction, proceed as follow: You will need: IMPORTANT! • Make sure you have someone there to help you, do not try to do this on your own. • It will be necessary to tilt the unit back when taking the door off. You should rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversal process.
Other Useful Information (Cont.) 3. Remove the cover and screws at the left side and fit them to the right side (Fig. 8). 4. Carefully lay down the rear of the cabinet on a soft pad. Remove the two levelling feet first, then unscrew the door hinge and the left foot base (Fig. 9). CAUTION! If there is a screw left at the front corner, remove it before installing the hinge. Fig. 8 Fig. 9 5. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin (Fig. 10), turn the bracket over and replace it (Fig. 11). Fig.
Other Useful Information (Cont.) 6. Install the hinge at the left side and the foot base at the right side. Then screw the two levelling feet with their original parts (Fig. 12). 7. Unscrew the top hinge pin and mount it to the left hole (Fig. 13). Fig. 13 Fig. 12 8. Place the unit upright. Put the door on the bottom hinge, making sure the bottom hinge core is inserted in the door hole. Then fit the upper hinge with the door (Fig. 14). 9.
Other Useful Information (Cont.) External handle installation If the handle needs to be repositioned, please follow the pictorial instructions below (Fig. 15). Fig. 15 1818 After Sales Support (AU) 1300 886 649 (NZ) 0800 836 761 | info@tempo.
Other Useful Information (Cont.) Service and repair Do not attempt to alter or modify this appliance in any way. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician and only genuine spare parts must be used. Technical specifications Model AK-331-UF Rated voltage 220–240 V~ Rated frequency 50 Hz Rated current 0.
Warranty returns Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product. Product does not work? If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on (AU) 1300 886 649 or (NZ) 0800 836 761 for advice. For an electronic copy of this manual, please contact our after sales support centre.
