Absocold Corp ARD241A - Manual (Page 2)

THINGS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW
WHEN YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS INSTALLED
INSPECT
Inspect for shipping damage. If unit is damaged or parts are missing, notify your Absocold dea ler at once.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Remove a l l packing material and tape. Insta l l on a l eve l fl oor or we l l -supported counter. Avoid any direct sun l ight, heat source, or moisture. This
refrigerator is designed to be freestandmg- that is, the app l iance is to be insta l l ed at l east 4” from the wa l l and the cabinet bottom is at l east I” to 1” above
the fl oor or carpet, in order to l et the air circu l ate free l y around the refrigerator. If this app l iance is recessed, buit-inor otherwise enc l osed to restrict airfl ow,
then a l l warranties stated herein are nu l l and void.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
120 vo lts, 60 Hz.
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
(for 120-vo l t mode l s onl y)
Must be grounded. Uses 110-120 volts, 60 Hz.
(60 cyc l es A.C.) Do not use extension cord. Use three-prong p l ug, with three-prong grounded wa l l out l et.
Un l ess the above grounding method is fo l l owed, you are not protected against severe or l etha l shock, in the event of a short circuit of an e l ectrical
component or wiring of refrigerator.
CAUTION
Shou l d you unp l ug refrigerator, a l l ow at l east three minutes before restarting in order to al l ow the start re l ay to function properl y.
USE AND CARE INFORMATION
• TIPS ON EVERYDAY USE AND CARE
DEFROST. For the most efficient operation of your refrigerator, defrost it whenever a %”-thick I ayer of ice/frost forms (except for frost-free mode I s). When
defrosting. Turn off contro I . Remove a I I food from the refrigerator. Do not use heater devices to speed defrosting. Do not scrape or use sharp objects in
the ice storage compartment. Let frost me I t. Pan of warm water in ice storage compartments speeds defrosting. Empty defrost tray. Reset co I d contro I .
Rep I ace food.
FOR ALL OLEANING. Mix 2 tab I espoons baking soda or mi I d soap with 1 quart warm water. No strong c I eaners, scouring powder or pads shou I d be
used. For persistent odors, Absoco I d’s Service Department has odor remova I products. Vacuum the tubing on the outside back when dusty.
• THINGS TO REMEMBER
1. A I I ow 24 hours for your refrigerator to reach a new temperature setting.
2. The motor wi I I start and stop often. It must do so in order to maintain the temperature you se I ect.
3. Keep your refrigerator reasonabIy Ieve I .
4. Unp I ug refrigerator before doing anything with its eIectricaI system (even changing a I ight buI b).
• BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check p I ug and outIet. Test outIet with Iamp or other device. Be sure controI is on. Read aI I Use & Care Information. Your questions may be answered.
If not, find your mode I number (on upper back of refrigerator or inside the refrigerator affixed to the inner I iner surface on the right-hand side). Refer your
modeI number and the prob Iem to Absoco Id Corporation at (800) 843-3714 or (765) 935-7501.
DANGER-ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect power before servicing.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS -
ways to save power , save money , and still enjoy your refrigerator
• Reduce door openings.
• C l ose the door as soon as you can.
• Keep coi l s on back of the refrigerator c l ean.
Don’t put hot foods in refrigerator.
Keep your refrigerator away from stoves and other heat sources.
WARNING!
• Your refrigerator shou l d be connected directly to a grounded electrica l wal l outlet.
No extension cords, multi-connection bars, etc. shou ld be used.
• In case of pro l onged power outage or an e lectrical disconnect of any type, p l ease check your refrigerator for spoi l ed food.