Bertazzoni REF31BMFIX User Operation Manual

REF31BMFIX

31 inch bottom mount freestanding refrigerator with automatic icemaker

Important safety instructions……………..2

Refrigerator Overview………………..…..5

Installing your new appliance…………….6

Display controls…………………………..15

Using your refrigerator…………….….....18

Cleaning and care…………………….....19

Helpful hints and tips………………….…

Troubleshooting…………………….…....

Disposal of the appliance…….………….

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instructions.

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understand situations and hazards that

may cause injury or death.

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injury may occur if not avoided.

WARNING

mental capabilities, unless supervised or

properly instructed.

3. This appliance is intended to be used in

residential households and similar

domestic applications.

4. Keep explosive and flammable

substances away from unit. Do not store

similar products in the refrigerator.

5. Disconnect power before servicing or

installing an Ice Maker.

6. Use nonflammable cleaner.

7. Use 2 or more people to remove old unit

and for installation of the new unit .

8. Do not use mechanical devices or other

means to accelerate the defrosting

process, other than those recommended

by the manufacturer.

9. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

10. Do not use electrical appliances inside

the food storage compartments of the

appliance, unless they are of the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

11. The instructions include the following

wording regarding the use of extension

cords:



Do not use an extension cord or

ungrounded (two prong) adapters.



If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualified persons in

Thank you for choosing Bertazzoni. We are sure you will find your new refrigerator a pleasure to use. Before you use the appliance, we recommend that you read through these instructions carefully, which provide important details regarding installation and use. Please keep a copy for future reference.

Contents

Warranty statement …….……………….25

Important Safety Instructions

1. Connect to drinkable water supply only.

2. Please ensure that everyone using this

appliance is familiar with its operations

and safety features. This appliance is not

intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or

order to avoid a hazard.

12. Keep ventilation openings, in the

appliance enclosure or in the built-in

structure, clear of obstructions.

DANGER

To avoid the risks that are always present

when using an electric appliance, it is

recommended that you pay attention to

the instructions about electricity below.

1. The appliance requires single phase

115V/60Hz power supply. It has a power

cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug

that minimizes the possibility of electrical

shock. This appliance must be grounded.

Do not remove grounding prong or modify

the power plug.

2. The unit should be plugged into a

dedicated electrical outlet that meets all

current standards and requirements. Do

not plug anything else into the same outlet

and ensure the appliance is the only thing

plugged into the entire circuit. It should

have its own dedicated breaker. Otherwise,

this may overload the circuit and cause a

fire.

3. The power plug must be accessible

when the appliance is installed.

4. The appliance should not be turn off

with a switch or other device.

5. Make sure that the plug is not pinched

or damaged. Otherwise, it may cause

short circuit, electric shock, overheating

and could become a potential fire hazard

6. Do not insert the power plug if the

socket is loose, there is a risk of electric

shock or fire.

7. Switch off the appliance and disconnect

it from the main power before it is cleaned

or moved.

8. Never unplug the appliance by pulling

on the electrical cord. Always grip the plug

firmly and pull straight out from the socket

to prevent damaging the power cord.

9. Do not operate the appliance without

the cover over interior lighting.

10. Any electrical component must be

replaced or repaired by a qualified

electrician or authorized service engineer.

Only genuine replacement parts should be

used.

11. To avoid eye injury, do not look directly

into the LED light located in the

refrigerator compartment. If it is not

functioning correctly, consult a qualified,

registered electrician or replace it in

accordance with the “cleaning and care”

chapter.

12. The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is

contained within the refrigerant circuit of

the appliance. During transportation and

installation of the appliance, ensure that

none of the components of the refrigerant

circuit becomes damaged. The refrigerant

(R600a) is flammable.

13. Risk of child entrapment. Before you

throw away your old appliance:

 Take off the doors

 Leave the shelves in place so that

children may not easily climb inside.

CAUTION

1. Do not store products which contain

flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or

explosive substances in the appliances.

2. Avoid open flames (candles, lamps etc.)

and sources of ignition.

3. Thoroughly ventilate the room in which

the appliance is situated.

4. For appliances with TYPE Y

ATTACHMENT, the instructions shall

contain the substance of the following.

5. Unpack and check through the

appliance. Should any damage be evident,

do not plug in the appliance but contact

the shop immediately from which you

purchased it. Keep all packing materials in

this case.

6. We recommend that you wait for 4

hours before connecting the appliance to

allow the refrigerant to flow back into the

compressor.

General safety and daily use

It is important to use your appliance safely.

We recommend that you follow the

guidelines below.

We recommend that you keep this user’s

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manual with the appliance for future

reference.

This appliance is intended to be used in

households and other non-commercial,

domestic applications.

Do not place excess food directly against

the air outlet on the rear wall of both the

refrigerator and freezer compartment, as it

affects sufficient air circulation.

 Do not place hot items near the plastic

components of this appliance.

 Frozen food must not be refrozen once it

has been thawed out.

 Do not store bottled or canned drinks

(especially carbonated drinks) in the

freezer compartment. Bottles and cans

may explode.

 Use caution consuming popsicles or ice

cubes straight from the freezer as this can

cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.

 Children should always be supervised

when using the appliance to ensure proper

and safe usage.

 Store any food in accordance with the

storage instructions from the

manufacturer.

Do not try to repair the appliance yourself.

It is dangerous to alter the specifications

or modify this product in any way. Any

damage to the power cord may cause a

short circuit, fire or electric shock.

Safety for children and Individuals with

health issues/disabilities

Keep all packaging away from children to

avoid risk of suffocation.

 Protect children from being scalded by

touching the compressor at the rear

bottom of appliance

 Do not place items on top of the

appliance as this could cause injury

should they fall off.

 Never allow children to play with the

appliance by hanging or standing over or

on the doors, racks, shelves and drawers etc.

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Refrigerator Overview

door bin

Note！

 Layout may vary from model to model.

To obtain the best energy efficiency from this product, please place all shelves, drawers

and baskets on their original position as per the illustration above.

Before using the appliance for the first

time, Please take note of the following

important points.

WARNING

For proper installation, this refrigerator

must be placed on a level surface of hard

material that is the same height as the rest

of the flooring. This surface should be

strong enough to support a fully loaded

refrigerator.

The rollers, which are not

castors/swiveling wheels, should be only

used for forward or backward movement.

Moving the refrigerator sideways may

damage your floor and the rollers.

Ventilation of appliance

In order to improve efficiency of

the cooling system and save

energy, it is necessary to maintain proper

ventilation around the appliance

. For this

reason, enough clear

available around the

refrigerator.

Suggestion:

It is advisable for there to be at least 2

inches of clearance from the back of the

fridge to the wall, at least 3/8 inches of

clearance from its top, at least 3/8 inches

from its side to the wall and a clear space

front to allow the

doors

open

130°. As shown in following diagrams.

Note:

 Place your appliance in a dry place to

avoid moisture.

Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight,

rain or frost. Position the appliance away

from heat sources such as stoves, fire or

heaters.

Leveling of appliance



the lower rear section of the appliance, the

bottom feet may need to be adjusted. You

can adjust them manually or by using a

suitable tool.

space should be

Installing Your New Appliance

Clearance or more on top from the front lip of the door

⁄8"

25"

26"

⁄

Clearance or more on both sides

⁄8"

Clearance

Clearance or more on both sides

⁄

or more on back

⁄

40"

⁄64

⁄

⁄8 - max 69"

⁄

min 68"

⁄8"

31"

⁄

⁄2

⁄8

26"

23"

27"

31"

⁄

DOOR DIMENSIONS

44"

⁄

55"

130°

refrigerator

For enough leveling and air circulating in



To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the

top backwards by 3/8 – 5/8 inch

(10mm~15mm).

Reversing the door

The side at which the door opens can be

changed, from the right side (as supplied)

to the left side if required.

Warning! When reversing the door, the

appliance must not be connected to the

mains. Make sure that the plug is removed

from the mains socket.

soft foam packaging or similar material to

avoid damaging the backboard of the

refrigerator. To reverse the door, the

following steps are recommended.

1. Stand the refrigerator upright. Open the

door to remove all door racks (to avoid

damage) and then close the door.

Caution!

slightly squeeze the door rack from two

sides towards the center and inside of the

door rack, then move it upward when

taking out the upper rack and lower rack.

2. Remove right upper hinge cover ①on

top of the cabinet. Remove the 3 screws ②used for fixing the right upper hinge part

(see picture below) and dismount the upper hinge parts ③.

Additional parts (in the plastic bag)

Allen Wrench(4mm)

Left Hinge

Z320314

Right Screw Cover

Z320313

Left Hinge Cover

Z320316

Left Middle Hinge

Z320344

Left Stop Block*2

Z320365

Left Door Stopper*2

Z320363

Note: If required, the refrigerator may be

positioned on its back in order to gain

access to the base, it should be rested on

3. Remove screw cover from the left-front

corner of cabinet with flat head

screwdriver and install screw cover-right to

the right front corner. Put the upper hinge

cover(right) and upper hinge part (right)

into the plastic bag.

4. Remove the upper door from the middle

hinge by carefully lifting the door straight

up.

5. Place the upper door on a smooth

surface with its panel upwards. Loosen screw ③ and take down part ② and part ①, Install replacement door stopper-left

provided (in the plastic bag attached) and left stop block to the left side with screw ③. Conserve part ① and ② with the

appliance for future reference.

6. Use the Allen wrench(provided in the

plastic bag) to loosen screws used to fix

the right middle hinge and remove right

middle hinge. Then remove the lower

door.

7. Place the lower door on a smooth

surface with its panel upwards. Loosen screw ③ and dismount part ② and part ① , Install replacement door stopper-left

provided (in the plastic bag) and left stop block to the left side with screw ③. Keep part ① and ②with the appliance for future

reference.

8. Change screw hole covers and screw

on middle cover plate from left to right (as

shown in figure below).

9. Lie the refrigerator backwards, Remove ④ (right), Remove three self-tapping

screws from the lower hinge part(right).

Loosen the lower hinge axis then install it

on the reverse hole site, and tighten into

position(change it into left hinge part).

Remove the lower hinge part to the

left-bottom corner of the cabinet, Then fix it with 3 screws, finally install part ④ on

the left-bottom and right-bottom of cabinet.

10. Stand the refrigerator upright and

carefully slot the lower door onto the lower

hinge pin and hold in position. install

middle hinge-left (in the plastic bag)

ensuring the lower door in secured in

place.

11. Carefully slot the upper door onto the

middle hinge pin and hold in position.

Move the upper door to an appropriate

position, adjust left upper hinge(in the

plastic bag) and upper door, then fit the

hinge pin into the hinge hole at the top and

the door to secure the door in place. Then

fix the upper hinge part with screws

(Please carefully hold upper door by hand

when installing).

12.

Assemble the left

hinge cover provided

(in the plastic bag) to

match the hinge,

install the door racks to

original position.

Keep the right hinge

cover with the

appliance for future

reference.

Connecting the Water Supply

An Ice Maker and/or water filter may be

installed on your new refrigerator. A water

filter removes unwanted particles from

your water. It does not, however, sterilize

or destroy microorganisms. For

purification and sterilization, it may be

necessary to purchase a water purifying

system.

For the ice maker to operate properly, The

appliance must be connected to a

drinking water supply and ensure the

water pressure is between 30 to 125 psi.

WARNING

The water connection must be carried out

by a qualified plumber. Operation outside

the water pressure range may cause

malfunction and severe, damaging water

leaks.

Under normal conditions, a 200cc (5.75

oz.) cup can be filled in about 10 seconds.

If the refrigerator is installed in an area

with low water pressure (below 30 psi), a

booster pump may be installed to

compensate for lower inlet pressures.

The following tools and parts will be

needed:

(Not supplied ):

Important:

Use tubing supplied with the refrigerator

and/or all new tubing. Do not use old

tubing.

1- All work must comply with local

2- Connect to cold water line with

3- Take caution to not contaminate

4- The product comes with the filter.

1- Shut off power supply.

2- Shut off water main supply.

3- In the cold-water supply line, drill a

4- Securely connect the ¼” extension

plumbing code specifications and

requirements.

water pressure between 30 and

125 psi.

water pipes. The size of pipes is

1/4".

Please connect the water filter

referring to the filter instructions.

Connecting the Water Supply

¼” hole in the vertical section or

horizontal (top of pipe). Then

install the saddle-type shutoff

valve. Ensure the outlet end is

firmly in the ¼” hole.

tubing to the shutoff valve using

the ferrule sleeve and

compression nut. Do not over

tighten.

5- Place other end of tubing in sink or

empty container. Turn water

supply back on and open the

shutoff valve to flush any

contaminants out. Run water until

clear. Close Shutoff valve.

Connecting the water supply to filter

inlet.

The items needed to complete the

connection can be found at your local

hardware store.

This section describes products with filters only

You can use plastic tubing, copper tubing,

or stainless steel tubing as the water line

installation kit.

PLASTIC

TUBING

1/4" plastic

tubing

molded end

(bulb)

1/4”

compression

nut (1)

COPPER

TUBING

1/4" copper

tubing

1/4"

compression

nut (1)

Ferrule (2)

STAINLESS

STEEL

TUBING

1/4"

Stainless

tubing

1/4"

compression

nut (1)

1. Connect the water supply line to the

compression fitting (assembled with a 1/4"

tube, included in refrigerator).

 If you are using copper tubing, slip the

compression nut (not supplied) and ferrule

(not supplied) on the copper tubing (not

supplied).

If you are using plastic tubing, insert the

molded end (bulb) of the plastic tubing into

the compression fitting.

Important: Do not use without the molded

end (bulb) of the plastic tubing.



slip the compression nut on the stainless

tubing (not supplied).

2. Tighten the compression nut onto the

compression fitting. Do not over-tighten

the compression nut.

3. Connecting the 1/4" tube (assembled

with compression nut and compression

fitting) to water filter inlet, following these

steps below.

1) Take two clips out, then pull out two

stoppers of the water filter.

2) Fully insert the 1/4" tube into the inlet of

the water filter.

3) Insert a clip in the proper position as the

figure shown below and confirm that the

clip holds the 1/4" tube firmly.

If you are using stainless steel tubing,

Connecting the water filter outlet to

refrigerator

A connector, two clips and a water line

(1/4") are provided with refrigerator for

installation.

1. Fully insert one head of the water line

(1/4") into the outlet of water filter.

2. Insert a clip in the proper position as the

figure shown below and confirm that the

clip holds the water line (1/4") firmly.

Note：



In order to fix the water filter at the proper

position and avoid over bending the water

line (1/4"), you should determine the

distance from the shutoff valve to the filter

mounting location previously. Then cut the

water line (1/4") as required length.

3. After connecting the water line (1/4"),

please turn on the shutoff valve to flush

the filter for 5 minutes before use.

Note:



The initial dark discoloration of water is

normal.

Fixing the water filter

To fix the water filter, follow these steps

below.

1. Determine the location to mount the

water filter.

Note:

 The water filter should be mounted on

the wall in a readily accessible area in

case of replacement.

 Do not mount the filter onto the

refrigerator! Coolant pipes might be

pierced!

2. Determine the distance from the shutoff

valve to the filter mounting location, and

the distance from the filter mounting

location to the refrigerator. The shutoff

valve must also be installed in an

accessible location.

4. Connect the water line (1/4") with

refrigerator by a connector.

1) Fully insert the other head of the water

line (1/4") into the connector.

2) Fully insert the water line of the

refrigerator (at the right of the compressor

room) into the connector.

3) Insert two clips in the install pack as

shown below, and then confirm that each

clip holds the water line firmly.

 The water line (1/4") length should be

less than 5m. If the water line is too long

(>5m), the ice and cold water content may

be affected due to insufficient water

pressure.

3. To avoid over bending the water line,

cut the water line (1/4") as required length

according to the determined distance

previously.

4. Mount the filter holder onto the wall by

using a screwdriver and attach the water

filter.

Warning!



The water filter must be held upright as

shown in the figure. It is critical to connect

the water line tube into the filter inlet and

outlet correctly.

Note：



The water line must be fully inserted into

the center of the connector to prevent

water leaking.

5. After connecting the water supply, water

filter, and the refrigerator, water

connecting system layout shows below.

If you choose to use without the water filter.

Follow up inspections apply to both units

with and without filters.

Note:

It is recommended to employ a qualified

person to install the water system.

If you have to repair or disassemble the

water line, cut off the ends of water line

(1/4") to make sure you get a snug,

leak-free connection.

 It is suggested to change the water filter

every 6 months to ensure the best possible

water quality. Filters may be purchased at

Encompass Parts (https://

encompass.com/) under the SKU Z320380.

After installing, check the installation

thoroughly for leaks. For filter replacement

instructions please see pg. 17.

1/4”tube(assembled)

4. Connect the with

1/4”tube(assembled)

refrigerator by a connector.

1) Fully insert the other head of the

1/4”tube(assembled)

into the connector.

Warning!

 After turning on the shutoff valve, make

sure that there is no leakage at all

connection points of the water lines.

If there is a leakage, turn off the shutoff

valve immediately and tighten the

connector or make the water lines fully

inserted into the connector.

 After powering on the refrigerator, let the

ice maker make ice for one to two days,

then throw out the first one or two buckets

of ice to make sure that all impurities have

been removed from the water lines.

 Do not pull hard on the water lines, it may

damage the water system.

 The water line should not be pressed by

heavy things and should not bend too

much.

2) Fully insert the water line of the

refrigerator (at the right of the compressor

room) into the connector.

3) Insert two clips in the install pack as

shown below, and then confirm that each

clip holds the water line firmly.

IMPORTANT:

The warranty does not cover any parts,

labor, or damage to property caused by

improper installation, use, maintenance,

repair or service.

Controlling the temperature

We recommend that when you start your

refrigerator for the first time, the

temperature for the refrigerator is set to

39°F(4°C) and the freezer is set to

0°F(-18°C). If you want to change the

temperature, follow the instructions below.

Caution! When you set a temperature, you

set an average temperature for the whole

refrigerator cabinet. Temperatures inside

each compartment may vary from

the temperature displayed on the panel,

depending on how much food you store

and where you place them. Ambient

temperature may also affect the actual

temperature inside the appliance.

1. °F /°C

To toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit

on the display, press and hold the “TEMP.”

button for three seconds.

2. Fridge

Press the “ZONE” button until the “Fridge”

icon lights up, then press the “TEMP.”

button to select a temperature setting.

If you have set the temperature type to

Fahrenheit, the temperature settings cycle

from 44°F to 34°F.

If you have set the temperature type to

Celsius, the temperature settings cycle

from 7°C to 1°C.

3. Freezer

Press the “ZONE” button until the

“Freezer” icon lights up, then press the

“TEMP.” button to select a temperature

setting.

If you have set the temperature type to

Fahrenheit, the temperature settings cycle

from 7°F to -11°F.

If you have set the temperature type to

Celsius, the temperature settings cycle

from -14°C to -24°C.

4. Super Cool

Super Cool can refrigerate the food

quicker and keep food fresh for a longer

period. This is useful to activate before

inserting a large amount of warm/room

temperature food.



Press the “MODE” button to activate



Super Cool will automatically turn off



When super Cool function is on you

Display Controls

Use the appliance according to the following guidelines. The functions are described

below in more detail.

this function. The “Super Cool” icon will be

illuminated and the fridge temperature

indicator will display 34°F (1°C).

after 3 hours.

can turn it off by pressing the “MODE” or

setting fridge temperature. To manually

turn off the Super Cool function, the fridge

It is suggested to change the water filter every 6 months to ensure the best possible water quality. Filters may be purchased at Encompass Parts (https:// encompass.com/) under the SKU Z320380. After installing, check the installation thoroughly for leaks.

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