Impecca RA-2185W, RA-2185K, RA-2185ST User Manual
18 CU. FT. Refrigerator - User Manual
Refrigerador de 18 Pies Cúbicos - Manual de usuario
Réfrigérateur de 18 Pieds Cubes - Manuel de l’utilisateur
Models:
RA-2185W - White/Blanco/Blanc
RA-2185K - Black/Negro/Noir
RA-2185ST - Stainless Steel/Acero Inoxidable/Acier Inoxydable
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installing Your Appliance ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Unit Diagram ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Door Handle Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Door Swing Reversal (Optional) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Cleaning Your Appliance .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Customer Support ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
One-Year Limited Appliance Warranty (US) ................................................................................................................................................................11
SPANISH ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
FRENCH ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
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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. In refrigerators with automatic ice makers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands near or on the automatic ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
6. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
7. We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
8. Turning the temperature control dial to the “0” position stops cooling but does not shut o power to the refrigerator.
9. Do not leave refrigerator in extremely cold or warm temperatures.
10. Do not place refrigerator near heat sources or open flames.
11. 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.
12. Do not place heavy items on top of the refrigerator.
13. Never install the refrigerator where there is a lot of moisture or in areas where water can splash.
14. Do not allow children to hang on the doors; the refrigerator may be tip over and hurt children.
15. 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.
16. Do not use sharp tools inside the refrigerator (such as an ice pick to remove ice) as damage may occur.
17. If not using for a long period of time, remove all food from the refrigerator and unplug the unit.
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BEFORE DISCARDING YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR:
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluoocarbons) or HCFCs (hydrochlorofluoocarbons). CFCs
and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. If you are throwing away your old refrigerator,
make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified technician. Check with your retailer to find out if they’ll take
away and responsibly dispose of or recycle your old refrigerator.
See www.epa.gov/rad for more information on Responsible Appliance Disposal.
CHILD ENTRAPMENT WARNING:
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator 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.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Receptacle
3-pronged
Receptacle
Box Cover
3-pronged
plug
When using a 3-pronged outlet
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing this Impecca 18 Cubic Foot Refrigerator.
Please follow these operating instructions carefully. Keep these instructions in a safe place and consult them as needed.
Note: All images in this instruction manual are for indication
only; the physical appearance and options on your model may
var y.
SERIAL AND MODEL NUMBER
Please record your model number and serial number below.
You can find the number plate in the upper-le wall inside the
refrigerator.
Model Number: ______________________________
LEVELING THE UNIT
It is very important to keep the unit level, so that the door will
close properly and prevent problems that will cause eective
cooling to fail. To level the unit, turn the two adjustable feet
clockwise or counterclockwise to respectively raise or lower
the corner.
Note: If the unit is not level, the door and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.
CLEANING BEFORE USE
Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of baking
soda (bicarbonate). Then rinse with warm water using a damp
sponge or cloth. Wash the shelves and bins in warm soapy water and dry completely before putting back in the unit. Clean
the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth.
Serial Number: ______________________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________________
SAFETY NOTICES
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:
• Sta kitchen areas in shops, oices and other working environments;
• Individual use in hotel rooms and other residential type
environments;
INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE
LOCATION
When selecting a position for your unit, ensure the floor is a
flat, level surface and the room is well ventilated. Avoid locating your unit near a heat source, such as an oven, stove top,
boiler, or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight as it may increase
the electrical consumption.
Extremely cold ambient temperatures may also prevent the
unit from operating eectively.. This unit is not designed for
use in a garage or outdoor installation. Do not place any covering such as a drape or sheet on the unit.
When installing the unit, ensure that a minimum of 3 inches of
free space is le at both sides and in the rear, and 1 inch at the
top of the unit. This will allow cold air to circulate around the
refrigerator and improve the eiciency of the cooling process.
The unit’s door must be able to open fully as shown.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. The refrigerator must be
plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC
only electrical outlet. Performance may be aected if the
voltage varies by 10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with
insuicient power can damage the compressor. Such damage
is not covered under your warranty The power cord of the
appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for
your protection against electrical shock hazards. It must be
plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with
local codes and ordinances. Do not use an extension cord or
adapter plug.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in
a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
You must make sure all three prongs are in a 3-pronged outlet
(see figure below).
W×D ≥ 50.8 inches × 58.5 inches
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UNIT DIAGRAM
Right top
hinge cover
Le cover
plate
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DOOR SWING REVERSAL (OPTIONAL)
1. Control Dial
2. Temperature Control Panel
3. Adjustable Glass Shelves
4. Salad Bin Cover
5. Salad Bins
6. Freezer Door Shelves
7. Butter Compartment
8. Refrigerator Door Shelves
9. Leveling Feet
It is advised that you determine if you need to reverse the door
swing and complete this procedure prior to installing
and turning on your refrigerator.
Note: These instructions are for changing the hinges from the
right side to the le side. If you wish to change the hinges back
to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all
references to le and right.
CAUTION:
To avoid injury to yourself and/or property, we recommend
someone assist you during the door reversal process.
• Ensure the appliance is unplugged and empty.
• Adjust the two leveling feet to their highest position.
• Have something solid against which to rest the appliance.
This will be necessary when it comes to taking o the door
• Avoid laying the refrigerator completely flat on its back as
this may damage the cooling system.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Allen Key
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DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION
The refrigerator must be disconnected before attempting the
installation of door handles.
• Flathead screwdriver
STEP 1: REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
Using a flathead screwdriver, gently pry and li the right top
hinge cover and the le cover plate. Using a Phillip’s screwdriver, unscrew the screws of the right top hinge. Remove the
upper hinge. Raise the freezer door upward to detach.
Step 1: Install the two Phillips head screws into the door holes
and turn screws until fully in place.
Step 2: Position the door handle on the screws installed in
Step 1.
Step 3: Install screws at the hole located on the side of the
handle and turn screws until completely tight. Install
screw caps as shown in the figure above.
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Center Hinge
STEP 2 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Unscrew the three screws holding the center hinge with a Phillip’s screwdriver. Remove the hinge and save the screws and
hinge. Raise the refrigerator door upward, as shown.
STEP 3 REPLACING THE BOTTOM HINGE
Unscrew the two screws holding the bottom hinge and remove
the bottom hinge from the bottom right side of the refrigerator.
Unscrew the hinge pin from the right side of the bottom hinge
and move it to the le side of the refrigerator. Secure the bottom hinge to the bottom le side of the refrigerator using the
screws you removed previously.
Remove the hole plug from the top le of the refrigerator door
and insert it in the top right side of the refrigerator door.
Insert the plastic hole plugs into the le sides of the
freezer and refrigerator doors.
Reattach the bottom hinge
Hinge Pin
Remove the
bottom hinge
Hinge Pin
STEP 4 REFITTING THE DOOR HARDWARE
Remove the plastic bushing from the top right side of the
freezer and cold storage doors.
STEP 5 REINSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Remove the door block from the bottom right side of the cold
storage door and attach it to the le side of the door.
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Attach the le upper door self-locking block and the le door-
Upper door
self-locking block
Le door-open
stopper
open stopper to the le side of the freezer door.
Remove the right upper door self-locking block and the right
door-open stopper. Store in a safe place in case you need to
reverse the door position again.
Remove the two hole caps from the le side, where the center
hinge will go, and insert them into the right side.
Attach the refrigerator door on the bottom hinge and then
attach the le center hinge to the le side of the refrigerator.
STEP 7 REMOVING DOOR HANDLES
Remove the screw caps on the door handles. Use an Allen
wrench to remove the four Allen-screws securing the handles
to the le side of the freezer and refrigerator doors. Remove
the handles.
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Attach the le center hinge
STEP 6 REINSTALLING THE FREEZER DOOR
Put the freezer door onto the le center hinge and then attach
the top le hinge to the top of the refrigerator. Cover the hinge
with the top le hinge cover and cover the screw holes on the
right side of the top with the cover plate (removed in a previous step).
Attach the top le hinge
STEP 8 REINSTALLING THE DOOR HANDLES
Remove the four Phillips-head screws from the le side of the
freezer and refrigerator doors. Screw the four Phillips-head
screws into the holes on the right side of the freezer and refrigerator doors.
Attach the handles to the right side of the freezer and refrigerator doors with the Allen-head screws removed in a previous
step. Tighten with the Allen wrench and replace the screw
caps.
STEP 9 REFITTING HOLE PLUGS AND HANDLE CAPS
Replace all handle hole plugs into the remaining holes on the
le side. Refit the handle caps onto the ends of handles to
cover screw holes.
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OPERATION
Display screen - Cold Storage
A. SET key
1 Level 1
2 Level 2
3 Level 3
4 Level 4
5 Level 5
6 Standby indicator
Press the SET key to change the Temperature Level. Each time the SET key is pressed the Temperature level setting will change
one time. Temperature settings are coldest from le to right. Approximately 5 seconds aer the temperature level setting has been
selected the refrigerator will operate according to the selected value.
Temperature Control Dial - Freezer
THE STANDBY CONTROL FUNCTION
While the refrigerator is powered on, push and hold the SET key for approximately 3 seconds to place the refrigerator into standby
function mode. The Standby indicator will light up and the unit will be in standby mode.
To deactivate Standby mode, press the SET key. The Standby indicator light will turn o and the refrigerator will return to normal
working condition.
FAULT INDICATOR
In case of a failure, the appropriate Shi LED lights will flash in combination to indicate the failure codes as listed below:
Display Malfunction
LED 1 and LED 2 lit Refrigerator temperature sensor circuit
LED 1 and LED 3 lit Freezer defrost sensor
LED 1 and LED 4 lit Ambient temperature sensor
TEMPERATURE CONTROL OPERATION
The Initial setting of the refrigerator compartment temperature is Level 3. For the freezer compartment, the initial setting is Mid
position.
If the ambient temperature is lower than 10°C for a long period of time, use the SET key and set the refrigerator control panel to
Level 4 or Level 5 position. For the freezer compartment, turn the dial to the MID~COLDER position.
If the ambient temperature is higher than 43°C for a long period of time, use the SET key and set the refrigerator control panel to
Level 4 or Level 5 position. For the freezer compartment, turn the dial to the COLD position.
Note: When the freezer compartment setting is placed in COLD position, the freezer compartment can be rapid cooled, but if
placed in the COLD position for a long time, the temperature inside the freezer compartment may be reduced to below 0°C.
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CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE
Remove all the shelves and the salad bin. To remove the salad bin first remove the lower shelf.
Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm water using a “wrung-out” sponge or
cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and salad bin.
Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard general purpose cleanser. Make sure that the door is closed
to avoid the cleanser from getting on the magnetic door seal or inside the unit.
Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This may be due to a change in room temperature. Wipe o any moisture
residue. If the problem continues, please contact a qualified technician for assistance.
MAINTENANCE
CHANGING THE INTERNAL LIGHT
This unit uses a MAX 40W lamp located at the top of the compartment near the opening.
Note: Light bulb may be extremely hot.
1. Unplug the refrigerator
2. Locate and remove the faulty light bulb
3. Replace with an appliance bulb of the same or lower
wattage.
4. Plug the refrigerator back in.
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MOVING YOUR UNIT
Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances should it be lied by holding the edges of the top
surface.
SERVICING
The unit should only be serviced by an authorized technician and only genuine spare parts should be used. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
When the unit is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from the main power supply, empty all food and clean the appliance. Leave the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please contact customer support if the issues are not resolved.
Problem What to Check
Unit does not function at
all
Odor
Long-term operation of
compressor
Internal light does not
illuminate
The refrigerator door can
not be properly closed.
Loud noises
• Check to be sure the unit is plugged into a working electrical outlet;
• Check the outlet to ensure proper voltage;
• Check to see if the power circuit has been tripped.
• Odorous foods should be wrapped well;
• Check for rotten food;
• Clean the interior surfaces.
• It is normal for the refrigerator to operate for longer times during the summer when the ambient
temperature is higher;
• Do not store too much food in the freezer at one time;
• Do not put hot or warm foods into the refrigerator until they are cooled;
• Frequent opening of refrigerator door can cause the compressor to operate more frequently.
• Check whether the refrigerator is connected to power,
• Inspect the light bulb and replace if damaged.
• The freezer door may be obstructed by items stored in the shelves. Rearrange food items and
ensure that the door can close properly;
• Use the leveling feet to adjust the refrigerator.
• Check the leveling feet to be sure that the refrigerator is balanced;
• Inspect the unit to ensure that all parts are properly installed.
Additional notes:
• Condensation may be detected on the exterior surface and door seals of the freezer when the ambient humidity is high. This is
a normal phenomenon, and the condensation can be wiped away with a dry towel.
• A slight buzzing noise will be generated by the compressor, especially when starting up or shutting down.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Before contacting customer support, please see the trouble- shooting 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.
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