Impecca RC-2311 User guide

3.1 CU. FT. COMPACT REFRIGERATOR USER MANUAL

3.1 CU. FT. MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL REFRIGERADOR COMPACTO

GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR – RÉFRIGÉRATEUR COMPACT DE 3.1 PI3

Model: RC-2311

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

PARTS AND FEATURES 7

REVERSE DOOR 8

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 12

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES AND USE 14

PROPER REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING 17

TROUBLESHOOTING 19

CUSTOMER SUPPORT 19

ONE-YEAR LIMITED APPLIANCE WARRANTY (US) 20

SPANISH 21

FRENCH 41

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important to us.

PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. YOU MAY NEED THEM IN THE

FUTURE.

I

This is the Safety Alert Symbol. When this symbol appears take

alert to potential hazards that can injure or kill you or others

around this appliance. All safety messages will follow the Safety

Alert Symbol and either the words “DANGER”, “Warning”, or “Cau-

tion”.

I DANGER I

DANGER MEANS THAT FAILURE TO HEED THE SAFETY ADVICE MAY

RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

I WARNING I

WARNING MEANS THAT FAILURE TO HEED THE SAFETY ADVICE

MAY RESULT IN EXTENSIVE PRODUCT DAMAGE OR SERIOUS PER-

SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

I CAUTION I

CAUTION MEANS THAT FAILURE TO HEED THIS SAFETY ADVICE

MAY RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE PERSONAL INJURY, PROP-

ERTY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

All safety message will alert you of potential hazards. Instructions

are provided to guide you on how to reduce your chances of in-

jury.

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I FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT GAS I

DANGER - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used in unit.

Repairs to be performed by trained service professional only.

DO NOT use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. DO NOT puncture

refrigerant tubing.

CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used in unit.

Dispose of property in accordance with federal or local regulations.

CAUTION - CHILD ENTRAPMENT WARNING - To prevent children from be-

ing trapped inside, when disposing of unit remove door and keep shelves

inside the unit.

I

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING FOR CALIFORNIA RESI-

DENTS

WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm

www.p65warnings.ca.gov

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. YOU MAY NEED

THEM IN THE FUTURE.

1. This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in

accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

2. Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves

in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and

seriously injure themselves.

3. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

4. Keep fingers out of the space between the doors and cabinet.

Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

5. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.

6. We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a

qualified individual.

7. Do not leave refrigerator in extremely cold or warm tempera-

tures.

8. Do not place refrigerator near heat sources or open flames.

9. Clean the refrigerator with a so, damp cloth. Remove stains

with a mild soap. Do not clean the unit with industrial grade

solvents, or abrasive chemicals.

10. Do not place heavy items on top of the refrigerator.

11. Never install the refrigerator where there is a lot of moisture

or in areas where water can splash.

12. Do not allow children to hang on the doors; the refrigerator

may be tipped over and hurt children.

13. Never eat food that may have spoiled because it was stored

too long in the refrigerator or was stored in an out-of-order

refrigerator.

14. Do not use sharp tools inside the refrigerator (such as an ice

pick to remove ice) as damage may occur.

15. Unplug and remove food from the refrigerator if not used for

a long period of time.

16. Aer your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold

surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands

are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold

surfaces.

17. Do not refreeze foods that have been thawed completely.

You can safely re-freeze defrosted food if it is still cold and ice

crystals are still present.

18. This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in in an

enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation

only

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CHILD ENTRAPMENT WARNING:

Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrig-

erator or freezer:

1. Take o the doors.

2. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily

climb inside.

CAUTION: USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION

DISPOSE OF PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL OR LOCAL

REGULATIONS. FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT USE, WHICH UNDER

FEDERAL LAW MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO PRODUCT DISPOSAL.

FOR HOUSEHOLD

USE ONLY

SAVE THESE IN-

STRUCTIONS

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Freezer Compartment

2. Temperature Control

3. Refrigerator Shelf

4. Crisper with Glass Cover

5. Leveling Leg

6. Freezer Door

7. Refrigerator Door

8. Can Dispenser

9. 2 Liter Bottle Door Bin

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REVERSE DOOR

Tools required: Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, hexago-

nal spanner (Allen wrench).

• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.

• To take the door o, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards.

You should rest the unit on something solid so that it will not

slip during the door reversing process.

• All parts removed must be saved to do the re-installation of

the door.

• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant sys-

tem.

• It’s better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

1. Carefully remove the top hinge cover with a flathead screw-

driver.

2. Unscrew the top hinge with a Phillips screwdriver.

3. Remove the hole cover with a flathead screw driver.

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4. Move the core cover from le side to right side. Then li the

upper door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it

from scratching.

5. Unscrew the middle hinge and then li the bottom door and

put it on a so pad to avoid scratch.

6. Move two middle hole covers from le to right.

7. Lie down the rear of the cabinet on a so pad. Unscrew the

bottom hinge and leveling foot.

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8. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, and turn the

bracket over and replace it.

9. Install the hinge at le side and foot base at right side. Then

screw two leveling feet with their original parts.

10. Move two middle hole covers from le to right.

11. Lie down the rear of cabinet on a so pad. Unscrew the bot-

tom hinge and leveling.

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12. Stand the unit up and put the door on the bottom hinge.

Make sure the bottom hinge core is inserted in the door hole.

Then move the hinge hole cover of the bottom door from the

le side to the right.

13. Install the middle hinge.

14. Install the upper door with the upper hinge.

15. Clap in the hinge cover and hole cover on the top of the unit.

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INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base

and all adhesive tape holding the refrigerator accessories

inside and outside.

2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed

materials before powering on the refrigerator.

I DANGER I

Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Handle with

care when moving refrigerator so to avoid damaging refrigerant

tubing or increasing the risk of leakage.

LEVELING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the

front bottom corners of your refrigerator. Aer properly placing

your refrigerator in its final position, you can level your refrig-

erator.

• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counterclock-

wise to raise your refrigerator or by turning them clockwise to

lower your refrigerator. The refrigerator door will close easier

when the leveling legs are extended.

PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

• To ensure your refrigerator works at the maximum eiciency

it was designed for, you should install it in a location where

there is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connec-

tions.

• The following are recommended clearances around the refrig-

erator:

Sides …………… 4”

Top …………… 4”

Back …………… 4”

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Note: As the door gets pressed in during shipping, aer reversing

the door, the gasket may have to be reset. This is done to prevent

the cool refrigerated air from escaping. If there is a gap between

the door gasket and the cabinet, set the gasket by gently pulling

it out to seal the gap.

DOOR ALIGNMENT

1. Remove the top hinge cover by using a flathead screwdriver.

Place the head under the front edge of the cap and gently li.

2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a Phillips head screw

driver.

3. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and tighten the

screws.

4. Replace the top hinge cover by aligning the rear of the cover

with the rear of the hinge. Press firmly on the front of the cov-

er until it snaps in place.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT: IMPORTANT GROUND INSTRUCTIONS

I WARNING I

Improper use of grounding can result in electric shock and injury.

• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115 volts, 15 amps

outlet) with proper grounding to power the refrigerator.

• Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting o the third

grounding prong in order to accommodate a two prong out-

let. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no eective

grounding for the refrigerator and may result in shock hazard.

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DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD

• Use an exclusive 115V wall outlet. Do not connect your refrig-

erator to extension cords or together with any other appliance

in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the cord.

INSTALLATION LIMITATIONS

• Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly

insulated or heated, e.g. garage, etc. Your refrigerator was not

designed to operate in temperature settings below 12 degrees

Celsius.

• Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard even

surface away from direct sunlight or heat source, e.g. radiators,

baseboard heaters, cooking appliances, etc. Any floor uneven-

ness should be corrected with the leveling legs located on the

front bottom corners of the refrigerator.

Note: As the door gets pressed in during shipping, aer reversing

the door, the gasket may have to be reset. This is done to prevent

the cool refrigerated air from escaping. If there is a gap between

the door gasket and the cabinet, set the gasket by gently pulling

it out to seal the gap.

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES AND USE

GENERAL FEATURES

ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE

DIAL:

Your unit has only one control

for regulating the tempera-

ture in the compartment. The

temperature control is locat-

ed on the upper right hand side of the compartment.

The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control

to “7”. The range of the temperature control is from position “0”

to “7”. Aer 24 to 48 hours, adjust the temperature control to the

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setting that best suits your needs. The setting of “5” should be

appropriate for home or oice use.

To turn the refrigerator o, turn the temperature control to ”0”.

Note:

• Turning the temperature control to “0” position stops the

cooling cycle but does not shut o the power to the unit.

• If the unit is unplugged or has lost power or is turned o, you

must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you at-

tempt to restart before the wait time the unit will not start.

INTERIOR LIGHT

When you open the door the light will turn ON automatically.

When you close the door the light will turn OFF automatically.

DEFROSTING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

WHEN?

For the most eicient operation and minimum energy consump-

tion, defrost the freezer compartment when the frost on the re-

frigerator walls is excessive or ¼ inch thick.

There is no need to defrost the refrigerator compartment, be-

cause ice depositing on the inner back wall is defrosted automat-

ically. Ice may deposit on the inner back wall during the compres-

sor operation; later on, when the compressor is not operating the

ice will defrost and the water drops collect and drain through the

outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the

compressor where it will evaporate.

HOW?

• Reset the thermostat to the “0” position and disconnect the

power supply.

• Remove the frozen food from the refrigerator and place it in a

cooler to protect the food.

• Leave the door open for a while so that you can easily scrap o

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the frost.

• Use a plastic scraper but be careful not to damage the inner

surfaces of the freezer.

• Wipe up the scraped o frost and ice before it is completely

defrosted.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE BOILING WATER BECAUSE IT MAY DAMAGE

THE PLASTIC PARTS. IN ADDITION, NEVER USE A SHARP OR ME-

TALLIC INSTRUMENT TO REMOVE FROST AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE

COOLING COILS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. WE RECOMMEND

USING A PLASTIC SCRAPER.

FREEZING FRESH FOODS

• Proper use of the refrigerator, adequately packed food, correct

temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will

substantially influence the quality of freezing the food or stor-

ing of the frozen foods.

• This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of

frozen food.

• The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended

storage time should not be exceeded.

• Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in ac-

cordance with the frozen foods manufacturer’s instructions for

a three star frozen food storage compartment or home freezer.

• Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible aer

purchase. If there are instructions on the packet, carefully fol-

low these instructions regarding storage times.

• Carefully select food you intend to freeze, it should be of ade-

quate quality and suitable for freezing.

• Use correct packaging and wrap it tight.

• The packaging should be airtight and shouldn’t leak since this

could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration of foods.

Foils and bags should be so enough to tightly wrap around

the foods.

• When preparing foods to be frozen, consider sanitary precau-

tions.

• Mark packages with following data: kind and amount of foods

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and the date of loading.

• It is extremely important that the food is frozen as quickly as

possible.

• If there is too much food inside, freezing will be reduced which

aects the quality of frozen foods.

PROPER REFRIGERATOR CARE AND

CLEANING

CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR

• Turn the temperature control to “0”, unplug the unit, and re-

move the food and baskets.

• Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution.

The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to

a quart of water.

• Wash the baskets with a mild detergent solution.

• The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent

and warm water.

CAUTION: Failure to unplug the refrigerator could result in electri-

cal shock or personal injury.

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

• Unplug the AC power cord from the wall.

• Squeeze the tabs at the top and bottom of the light bulb cover

simultaneously.

• Remove the light bulb cover.

• Unscrew the bulb.

• Replace with a 10 watts bulb that is the same shape and size.

• Replace the light bulb cover.

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POWER FAILURE

Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should

not aect the temperature of your refrigerator-freezer if you mini-

mize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going

to be o for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper

steps to protect your food.

VACATION TIME

Short Vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of less

than three weeks.

Long vacations: If the refrigerator will not be used for several

months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean and

dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth,

leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.

MOVING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

• Remove all the food.

• Securely tape down all loose items inside your unit.

• Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage.

• Tape the doors shut.

• Be sure the unit stays in the upright position during transpor-

tation.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

• The unit should be located in the coolest area of the room,

away from heat producing refrigerators or heating ducts, and

out of direct sunlight.

• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them

in the unit. Overloading the unit forces the compressor to run

longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.

• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry be-

fore placing them in the unit. This cuts down on frost build-up

inside the freezer.

• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extend-

ed searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time,

and close the door as soon as possible.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Refrigerator does not

operate.

Not plugged in.

The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.

Refrigerator does not

cool.

The refrigerator temperature control is set at “0”

Compressor turns on

and o frequently.

Condenser coil at the back of the unit is dirty.

The room temperature is hotter than normal.

A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator.

The door is open too oen.

The door is not closed completely.

The temperature control is not set correctly.

The door gasket does not seal properly.

The refrigerator does not have the correct clearances. (4” to both

sides and back of unit)

The light does not work. The home circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.

The refrigerator is unplugged.

The bulb has burned out (see the maintenance section for the re-

placement procedure).

Vibrations. Check to assure that the refrigerator is level.

The refrigerator seems

to make too much

noise.

The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant,

which is normal.

As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the

flow of refrigerant in your refrigerator.

Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping

and crackling noises.

The refrigerator is not level.

The door will not close

properly.

The refrigerator is not level.

The doors were reversed and not properly installed.

The gasket is dirty.

The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Before contacting customer support, please see the troubleshooting guide

above.

Visit our website to contact us, find answers to Frequently Asked Questions,

and for other resources which may include an updated version of this user’s

manual.

www.impecca.com

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED APPLIANCE WARRANTY (US)

Impecca™ warrants this product against de-

fects in material and workmanship to the origi-

nal purchaser as specified below.

PARTS AND LABOR– if the product is

determined to have a manufacturing

defect, within a period of one year

from the date of the original purchase,

Impecca™, at its own discretion, will re-

pair or replace the product parts at no

charge to you in the U.S.A.

To obtain warranty service by an authorized

Impecca™ service center, please email us at:

service@impecca.com to obtain a Repair and

Maintenance Authorization (RMA) number and

received instructions on how the repair and/or

replacement procedure will take place.

Any glass materials included with the

appliance will be covered for a period

of 60 days from purchase.

Impecca™ specifically excludes from this

warranty any non-electric/mechanical at-

tachments, accessories and disposable parts

including but not limited to outside case, con-

necting cables, batteries and AC adapters. Im-

pecca™ reserves the right to repair or replace

defective products with the same, equivalent

or newer models.

We reserve the right to either repair or replace

product at our discretion. Replacement may

be either new or refurbished and while every

endeavor will be made to ensure it is the same

model, if not possible it will be equal or higher

specification.

Normal “Wear and Tear” is not covered by this

warranty. Further, Impecca™ hereby reserves

the right to determine “Wear and Tear” on any

and all products. Tampering or opening the

product casting or shell will void this warranty

in its entirety.

Exclusions: This warranty does not cover the

following:

1. Any product that has a defaced or covered

serial number.

2. Products that have been transferred to a

second owner.

3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

4. Products listed as “As-Is” or “Refurbished.”

5. Food loss due to any product failure.

6. Window air conditioners installed in a wall.

7. The product if used in a commercial set-

ting.

8. Service calls that do not involve product

malfunction.

9. Service calls for a product ruined by not

following the provided instructions.

10. Service calls to correct improper installa-

tion.

11. Costs associated with making the product

accessible for servicing (including but not

limited to removal of trim/molding/cabin-

etry, etc.)

12. Service calls to replace any consumables

such as light bulbs, filters, etc.

13. Surcharges that may apply to service calls

on weekends, nights, holidays. Damages

to the finish of appliance or household fur-

nishings due to installation of appliance.

14. Damages caused by any of the following:

Acts of God; fires; misuse; accidents; incor-

rect power supply; service performed by

unauthorized persons; use of non-genuine

Impecca parts, etc.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IM-

PLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO 1 YEAR FROM

THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PUR-

CHASE OF THIS PRODUCT.

THESE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE THE

SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REM-

EDIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND

USE OF THE PRODUCT. NO OTHER WARRAN-

TIES, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IM-

PLIED, ARE GIVEN.

IMPECCA™ IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE

FOR ANY DAMAGE, WHETHER SPECIAL, INCI-

DENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, DIRECT OR OTH-

ERWISE, OR WHETHER KNOWN OR SHOULD

HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO IMPECCA™, INCLUDING

LOST PROFITS, GOODWILL, AND PROPERTY

AND PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM ANY

BREACH OF WARRANTY, THE INABILITY TO USE

THE PRODUCT OR UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY

IN CONTRACT OR TORT. IMPECCA LIABILITY IS

LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE

PAID TO THE RETAIL SELLER OF THE DEFEC-

TIVE PRODUCT.

No Impecca™ dealer, agent or employee is

authorized to make any modification, exten-

sion, change or amendment to this warranty

without the written consent and authorization

from Impecca™.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of implied warranties or liability for

incidental or consequential damages, or do

not allow a limitation on how long an implied

warranty lasts, so the above limitations or ex-

clusions may not apply to you. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you have

other rights, which vary from state to state.

Note: Our Warranty center services only to Con-

tinental U.S.A.

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