sibir refrigerator user handbook GAS/ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR www.sibir.com Visit our website for more information on our products, to download material and to contact Sibir International. ! This drawing shows the back of a gas model refrigerator. Before using this handbook make sure that the refrigerator in your care looks like the drawing above (i.e. models V110GE or V170GE). www.sibir.
content 3 Action on receipt 3 Installation 4 Refrigerators parts ! Please use the troubleshooting charts (at the end of this handbook) to define your problem, and from there find out which page to study.
ACTION ON RECEIPT 1 Check the packing case for damages. In case you suspect any refrigerator damages, notify your supplier before unpacking. 2 Unpack the refrigerator carefully. 3 Check the refrigerator. If it is damaged, notify your supplier. 4 Check that the flue baffle is hanging inside the chimney, see page 4. 5 Read the operating instructions in the manual or this handbook and follow them exactly. ! Make sure that the correct burner jet for the gas available (propane or butane) is fitted.
refrigerators PARTS Sight glass Hinge Door gasket Cooling element Capillary tube Igniter button Heater Condensor Flame safety device button Cooling unit Thermostat control knob Gas assembly Capillary tube Chimney (inside) Energy selector Flue baffle Temperature display sensor Gas assembly Burner Burner jet Gas valve Thermostat Flame safety device www.sibir.
CONTROLS The refrigerator can be powered by either mains electric or LP gas. Changing between these modes of operation is carried out by means of control buttons positioned as shown in the figure. The energy selector [E] can be set at either I (mains electric), D (LP-gas) or 0 (off). The refrigerator temperature is controlled by a thermostat [D]. Please note that the thermostat has no ”off” position.
DAILY OPERATIONAL ACTIONS 2 1 Check the temperature inside the refrigerator. To regulate the temperature see page 5. 2 If LP-gas is used, check that the burner flame is blue, through the sight glass. ! · To ensure continuous operation a spare gas bottle should be available. · Replace the gas bottle before it is absolutely empty. · If possible, weigh an empty bottle and note the weight. WEEKLY OPERATIONAL ACTIONS Check the frost formation on the cooling element.
MONTHLY OPERATIONAL ACTIONS 1 1 Check that the condenser and cooling unit are free from dust. 2 Check the outer cabinet for paint damage. Repaint if necessary. ! When necessary: · Clean the refrigerator in and outside with a damp cloth. Use mild detergent only! · Clean door gasket. ANNUAL OPERATIONAL ACTIONS 2 1 Clean the burner jet, see page 13. 2 Check the gas line connections for leaks, see page 8. www.sibir.
CHECKING THE DOOR SEAL 1 2 1 Place a thin paper strip against the cabinet front. ! 2 Close the door. · Check all the way around the door. · Pay particular attention to the corners. 3 Pull the paper strip, if it moves easily or falls away by itself: · Find the place where the rubber gasket doesn’t seal tightly, then … · Place a pad of paper or sticking plaster between the rubber gasket and the inside of the door. In order to make the gasket seal tightly.
DEFROSTING It is normal that frost forms on the cooling element. A thin layer of frost does not affect the cooling performance. A thick layer of frost (6–10 mm or 1/4–3/8 inch or more) must be removed by defrosting. 1 Move the vaccine to another refrigerator if available or store it in a coolbox with ice packs. 2 Turn off the refrigerator and leave the door and the freezer compartment shutter open. 3 Remove ice with your fingers, as soon as it is possible to do so.
gas OPERATION: CHECKING THE thermostat 10 1 1. Turn the thermostat control knob, to the lowest position (0). The flame should now burn with a small flame (by-pass flame). 2 Watch the flame in the sight glass or remove the cover from the burner to watch the flame. Turn the con- trol knob towards the highest position (MAX). If the flame changes into a bigger one the thermostat is functioning. If no change in flame size can be observed, the thermostat is faulty, see page 14 for replacement. 2 2 www.
ELECTRICAL OPERATION: checking the thermostat and heater 11 1 Pull out the plug from the wall socket. 2 Remove the plastic cover on the thermostat. 3 Remove electrical cables from the thermostat. 4 By-pass the thermostat by cennecting the cables using tape or sticking plaster. Make sure to insulate the metal ends completely. 5 Push the plug into the wall socket and put the refrigerator on test for at least 3–4 hours. 6 If the refrigerator gets cold the thermostat should be replaced, see page 14.
CHECKING THE thermo-element 12 1 Check that the joint [A] between thermo-element and flame failure device is tightened properly. 2 Check that the tip [B] of the thermo-element is located in the flame. 3 Check the flame failure device (below). A B CHECKING THE flame failure device 1 1 Press the flame failure device button to its stop. 2 Light the burner and wait for 15–20 seconds. 3 Release the button and check that the flame stays lit. If it does not, check the thermo element (above).
CLEANING THE burner and burner jet 13 The main steps when cleaning the burner and the burner jet are: 1 Shut the gas valve. 2 Remove possible cover plates for access to burner and burner jet. 3 Unscrew the burner jet which is located on the gas inlet side of the burner. 4 Clean the burner jet carefully with alcohol or petrol and blow it dry. Burner jet ! · Do not use any tools for cleaning burner jets. · Do not use other burner jet sizes than the one recommended for the refrigerator model.
replacing thermostat 14 The main replacement procedure is the following: 1 Shut the gas valve at the gas bottle and/or pull out the plug from the wall socket. 2 Remove the capillary tube end from the cooling element, see page 4, and pull it gently out of the cabinet. 3 Remove the cover from the gas assembly, see page 4. 4 Detach the turner from the gas valve. 5 Use a flat screwdriver to separate the gas valve from the thermostat, see illustration below.
replacing the heater 15 1 Remove the plug from the wall socket. 2 Remove the cover from the gas assembly and loosen the heater cables. 3 Look for a small cover on the boiler case and remove it. 4 Lift the heater and take it out. 5 Insert the new heater into the heater tube. 6 Make sure that the glass wool is put back around the heater and fit the cover again. 7 Connect the cables and fit the cover in reverse order. 8 Put the refrigerator to test. Cover Heater www.sibir.
replacing the cooling unit [1] 16 3 ! This operation should NOT be attempted by someone not properly trained to perform technical service. 1 Make sure that the replacement cooling unit is correct for the refrigerator. 2 Remove the capillary tube from the cooling element and pull it carefully out of the rear of the cabinet. ! Be careful not to break the tube! 3 Look for screws holding cooling elements inside the refrigerator and remove them, see illustration below.
replacing the cooling unit [2] 17 7 Look for screws holding the cooling unit to the cabinet back and remove them. 8 Look for sealing tape possibly applied between the cooling unit and the cabinet back. Remove if any. 9 Carefully pull the cooling unit out from the cabinet. If it is hard to get out, apply a lever. 10 Remove all residual foam on the back of the refrigeartor that may be left from the old cooling unit.
replacing the cooling unit [3] 11 Apply new thermal paste all the way around the pipe. 18 11 12 Fit the new cooling unit into the cabinet and tighten all the screws at the back. 13 Seal around the frame of the cooling unit (with tape or similar material) as damp protection. 14 Replace the gas assembly. 15 Refit the heater, terminal box and the capillary tube in exactly the same way they were found before. 16 Transfer the flue baffle from the old cooling unit.
ordering spare parts 19 1 When ordering spare parts, always state: · MODEL (found on the data plate) · PRODUCT NO xxx xx xx-xx (found on the data plate) · SERIAL NO xxx xxxxx (found on the data plate) · VOLTAGE AND WATTAGE (if electric parts are ordered) · SPARE PART DESCRIPTION (see spare parts list) · SPARE PART NO (see spare parts list) 2 The data plate is located on a wall inside the cabinet. 3 To order spare parts log on to www.sibir.
GAS OPERATION: REFRIGERATOR NOT COOLING AT ALL 20 1 Flame burning? NO · Check gas supply and light the flame, see page 5. · If not possible to light, clean burner, see page 13. · If it does not stay lit, check the thermoelement and failure device, see page 12. · If igniter does not spark, change electrode. NO Clean the burner and burner jet, see page 13. NO Wait for at least 6 hours and see. NO Install the flue baffle properly, see page 4. NO Adjust the control knob to higher figure, see page 5.
GAS OPERATION: REFRIGERATOR NOT COLD ENOUGH 21 1 Is the flame burning blue? NO Clean the burner and burner jet, see page 13. NO Adjust the control knob to higher figure, see page 5. NO Shut the gas valve and defrost, see page 9. NO Take some ice packs out. NO Check door gasket, see page 8. NO Improve installation and rearrange vaccine, see page 3. NO Level refrigerator, see page 3. NO Clean condenser, see page 9. NO Hang flu baffle in position, page 4. NO Place it in a colder place.
GAS OPERATION: REFRIGERATOR TOO COLD 22 1 Control knob in low figure position? NO Turn the knob to lower figure, see page 5. NO Clamp the end tightly to cooling element, see page 4. NO See note below. YES 2 Capillary tube end tightly clamped to cooling element? YES 3 Does checking the thermostat indicate thermostat failure? YES 4 Replace the thermostat, see page 14. ! · In low room temperature (below +16°C) it might be difficult to maintain correct storage temperature.
ELECTRICAL OPERATION: REFRIGERATOR NOT COOLING AT ALL [A] 23 1 Cooling unit at the cabinet rear warm? NO See chart [B] below. NO Arrange for ventilation, see page 3. NO Level the refrigerator, see page 3. NO Place the refrigerator in a colder place. YES 2 Ventilation provided around the cooling unit? YES 3 Is the refrigerator levelled? YES 4 Is the room temperature lower than 43°C? YES 5 Replace the cooling unit, page 16.
ELECTRICAL OPERATION: REFRIGERATOR NOT cold enough 24 1 Control knob in high figure position? NO Adjust the control knob to higher figure, see page 5. NO Pull out the plug and defrost, see page 9. NO Take some ice packs out. NO Check door gasket, see page 8. NO Improve installation and rearrange vaccine, see page 3. NO Level refrigerator, see page 3. NO Clean condenser, see page 9. NO Place the refrigerator in a colder place. NO Replace the thermostat, see page 14.
