Franklin Industries, L.L.C FCR36OD User Manual

Outdoor Refrigerator

Refrigerador de intemperie

Model/Modelo FCR36OD

CAUTION:

BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF MEDICINE OR OTHER MEDICAL

PRODUCTS.

PRECAUCI N:

ANTES DE USAR ESTE APARATO, LEA Y SIGA TODAS LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD E

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACI N. ESTE APARATO NO EST DISE ADO PARA EL

ALMACENAMIENTO DE MEDICAMENTOS U OTROS PRODUCTOS MEDICINALES.

Franklin Industries, L.L.C.

4100 First Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232-3321
Tel.: [phone]
Website/Sitio de Internet: www.franklinchef.com

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards ........................................................................................... 3

Location of Parts...................................................................................................4

Technical Specifications .......................................................................................4

Energy-Saving Tips...............................................................................................5

Installation........................................................................................................5 - 6

Operating Your Refrigerator.............................................................................7 - 8

Care and Cleaning................................................................................................9

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 10

Limited Warranty................................................................................................. 11

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

1. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
instruction manual.

2. This refrigerator/beverage cooler must be properly grounded in accordance
with the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions
in the Installation section. Do not use an extension cord.

3. This model can either be built-in or free-standing. Built-in units vent at the
bottom front, and airflow at the front of this vent must be unimpeded to make
the air flow freely and promote low power consumption.

4. If the unit is placed on a countertop or stand, the front surface of the door
must be 3 or more back from the edge of the countertop or stand in order to
avoid accidental tipping of the appliance during normal usage.

5. Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the outlet.

6. Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become
frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

7. Do not use any electric device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your
refrigerator.

8. Unplug your unit before cleaning or before making any repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommended that any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

DANGER!

Risk of child entrapment! Before discarding your old refrigerator:

• Take off the doors

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb

inside.

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Locations of Parts

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Ventilato

fan

Glass

shelving

Wire basket

Casters (4)

Light

Locking bracket

Thermostat

Automatic

light switch

Upper door hinge

Door
handle

Can
dispenser

Lower door hinge

Technical Specifications

Model FCR36OD

Capacity 4.77 ft3 (135 liters)

Ambient Temperature Range 25ßF - 109ßF

Electrical Rating 115V ~ 60Hz

Rated Current 1.3A

Refrigerant R134a 2.7 oz.

Housing

Stainless steel,

suitable for outdoor use

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Energy-Saving Tips

l Do not place your refrigerator next to a heating vent, a range or in direct

sunlight.

l Keep the door closed as much as possible, especially in hot, humid weather.
l Cover foods to reduce moisture buildup inside the appliance.

Installation

This refrigerator is designed to be either free-standing or built-in. It has a fan at
the bottom of the unit to direct compressor-generated heat away from the
compressor and through vents in the back of the unit. The airflow from the vents
at the back of the system must be unimpeded. Allow a minimum clearance of 4
at the back of the unit to ensure proper air circulation. The adjacent cabinets and
counter top can be built around the unit as long as no top trim or counter top is
installed lower than the top of the upper door hinge. For built-in operation, once
the unit is positioned, the leveling legs should be turned to level the refrigerator.
Installation should be such that the cabinet can be moved for servicing if
necessary.

If you wish the unit to be mobile, the four supplied rolling casters can be attached
to the bottom of the unit. These casters can be locked into place when the
refrigerator is in the desired location.

Note: The unit can be free-standing with either the leveling legs or the
rolling casters.

The door handle is connected to the left edge of the door with four screws.
To reverse the door opening, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the
handle from the left edge of the door, and then screw it onto the right. It will be
necessary to switch the locations of the upper and lower door hinges. To do this,
follow these steps:

1. Remove the screw on top of the refrigerator that holds the triangular
hinge cover, using a Phillips screwdriver.

2. Remove the two hex nuts holding the upper hinge bracket to the top of
the refrigerator, using an adjustable wrench or a 5/16 hex socket
driver. Lift off the bracket, being careful not to lose the small black
gasket on the hinge pin.

3. Lift the door off the lower hinge bracket and tilt the refrigerator
backwards.

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4. Unscrew the lower hinge bracket using the 5/16 hex socket driver.
Screw it firmly into the corresponding screw holes on the opposite
corner of the unit.

5. Set the refrigerator back on its feet and remove two black rubber plugs
from the corner of the upper surface. These plugs should be placed
into the holes left after removing the upper hinge plate.

6. Set the door onto the bottom hinge bracket and fix it in place by
inserting the upper hinge (with its gasket) and screwing the upper
hinge bracket into position. Test that the door opens and shuts
properly and is correctly aligned before fully tightening the screws.

7. Screw the hinge cover into place.

Electrical Connection

IMPORTANT! For your personal safety, this appliance must be properly

grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of

shock by providing an escape route for the electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be inserted into an outlet that is properly grounded and installed. Consult a
qualified electrician or service center if you do not completely understand the
grounding instructions. If doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded, have a qualified electrician check the circuit to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.

Use of Extension Cords

Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions

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Operating Your Refrigerator

IMPORTANT: Do not plug in the unit for at least 24 hours after unit is set in
place. Failure to do so may result in the unit working improperly.

This refrigerator/beverage cooler has a rotary temperature control knob
(thermostat) marked with the settings COLD, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, COLDEST in order of
increasing coldness. In addition, this model employs a heater inside the cabinet,
and is designed for outdoor use. When the temperature is colder than the tem-

Note: To prevent excessive strain on the compressor, do not leave the
unit at the COLDEST setting for more than an hour at a time.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Turning on the Unit

The refrigerator turns on automatically when it is plugged in.

Note: If you unplug the refrigerator or the power is cut off accidentally,
allow 8 minutes before restarting it or plugging it back in. It will not
operate properly in less than 8 minutes.

Temperature Setting

Initially set the thermostat to setting 4. The compressor will run continuously for a
few hours and only after the temperature inside the appliance becomes stable
will the compressor run normally (i.e., turn on and off periodically).

When the unit is operated for the first time, it is suggested that you not put foods
in until the compressor is running normally.

Adjusting the thermostat counter-clockwise will make the compressor run for a
longer time with a shorter compressor stop time, and the temperature inside the
appliance will be colder. The setting should be regulated according to ambient
conditions and the desired temperature. The compressor will run for a while after
each regulation before reaching a steady temperature.

Please note: Cold air falls and warmer air rises, and there will be a small

temperature variation from the bottom of the unit to the top. The
temperature at the bottom of the unit will always be slightly colder.

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