Impecca RC1172SL User Manual

1.7 CU. FT. Compact Refrigerator - User’s Guide

Refrigerador Compacto de 1.7 Pies Cúbicos- Manual de usuario

1.7 pieds cubes Réfrigérateur compact- Manuel de l’utilisateur

Models:

RC-1172W (White)

RC-1172K (Black)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions iii

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Getting Started 4
Unit Overview & Features 5
Operation 5
Care & Cleaning 5
Door Reversal 6
Troubleshooting Guide 7
Technical Support 6

Spanish 10
French 18

Notes 26

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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. Turning the temperature control dial to the “0” position stops cooling but does not shut o power to the refrigerator.

8. Do not leave refrigerator in extremely cold or warm temperatures.

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

10. 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.

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

12. Never install the refrigerator where there is a lot of moisture or in areas where water can splash.

13. Do not allow children to hang on the doors; the refrigerator may be tipped over and hurt children.

14. 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.

15. Do not use sharp tools inside the refrigerator (such as an ice pick to remove ice) as damage may occur.

16. Unplug and remove food from the refrigerator if not used for a long period of time.

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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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GETTING STARTED

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. This is accomplished by
ensuring the plug is inserted into a properly grounded outlet.
This way, in the event of an electrical short circuit, the risk of
electric shock is reduced by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord hav­ing a grounding wire with a grounding 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.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a three wire
extension cord that has a three blade grounding plug, and a
three slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or
greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

Note: All images in this instruction manual are for indication only;
the physical appearance and options on your model may vary.

SERIAL AND MODEL NUMBER

Please record your model number and serial number below.
You can find the 11 digit number on a sticker on the back of the
refrigerator.

Model Number: RC-1172

Serial Number: ______________________________

Date of Purchase: ____________________________

BEFORE DISCARDING YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR:

• Remove the door(s), leave the shelves in place (to help
prevent children from crawling in) and have it removed
from your premises 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.

Extremely cold ambient temperatures may also prevent the unit
from operating eectively.. 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 5 inches of
free space is le at both sides and in the rear, and 5 inches of
space at the top of the unit. This will allow cold air to circulate
around the refrigerator and improve the eiciency of the cool­ing process.

LEVELING THE UNIT

It’s very important to keep the unit level, so that the door will
close properly and prevent problem that will cause eective
cooling to fail. To level the unit, turn the two adjustable feet at
the front of the refrigerator clockwise or counterclockwise to re­spectively raise or lower the corner.

Tip: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator will
take some weight o the leveling leg. This makes it easier to ad­just the leveling leg.

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.

POWER SUPPLY

• Be sure to plug in to 110V-120V (60Hz) grounded outlet.

• You must make sure all three prongs are in a 3-pronged
outlet (see note below).

• You may use extension cords only if they marked electri­cal rating of the cord is at least as great as the rating of
this appliance, and is properly grounded as well.

• If using an extension cord, ensure that any excess does
not become a trip hazard.

Notes: When plugging in to wall, it should have a dedicated out­let. (see Fig1. ). If you only have a two-pronged outlet, adapters
are available but must be used properly (see Fig.2 ).

SAFETY NOTICES

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:

• sta kitchen areas in shops, oices 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.

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When using a 3-pronged outlet

3-pronged
Receptacle

3-pronged
plug

Receptacle
Box Cover

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

When using a grounding adapter,

make sure the receptacle box is fully

Grounding

Adapter

grounded.

Grounding Lead

Receptacle

Box

Cover

Screw

Receptacle

UNIT OVERVIEW & FEATURES

• Compact Refrigerator

• 1.7 Cu. Ft.

• Slide Out Wire Shelf

• Chiller Compartment

• Adjustable Mechanical Control

• Adjustable Feet

• Reversible Door

• Energy Star Rating

• Eco-Friendly R600a Refrigerant

UNIT DIAGRAM

DOOR CLOSED

OPERATION

Note: The chiller compartment has a temperature range of 30°F
to 48°F (in a room with a temperature of 77°F (25°C)). Ice cream
and Popsicles should be kept cool at -5°F to 0°F, hence this
chiller compartment is not suitable to store these types of items.

The thermostat control knob for the refrigerator and chiller is
located next to the chiller compartment.

The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the thermostat control
knob to “3” and give your refrigerator time to cool down com­pletely before adding food; a full 24
hours is recommended.

Aer it is fully cooled, test it and ad­just towards “1” to make less cool or
towards “6” to cool more to best suit
your needs. However, the setting of
“3” should be appropriate for home
or oice refrigerator use.

NOTE: Turning the thermostat con­trol knob to the “OFF” position will
stop the cooling cycle but does not
shut o the power to the unit.

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1. Top Hinge

2. Handle

3. Refrigerator Door

4. Leveling Feet

DOOR OPEN

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DEFROSTING

Your refrigerator requires manual defrosting. You should defrost
your refrigerator in the following scenario:

• You’re not going to use it for an extended period of time.

• You notice excessive ice built-up around the chiller.

It’s also a good idea to defrost occasionally in any event.

To Defrost:

• Turn the thermostat knob to the “OFF” position and
leave the door open.

• Unplug the unit.

• Remove all food from both
compartments.

• Place a towel or two under

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the refrigerator to collect the
water from the melting frost.

• Leave open until all the frost

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OFF

is melted. (Usually a num­ber of hours or overnight will

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suice.)

• Clean and wipe out the in­terior of the unit with soapy
water and a non-abrasive cloth.

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CLEANING & CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE

1. Thermostat Control Knob

2. Chiller Compartment

3. Wire Shelf

4. Drip Tray

5. Refrigerator Compartment

6. Bottle Storage

7. Door Gasket

A clean, damp cloth with mild detergent or water and baking
soda should be used to clean the interior of the unit, aer it is
defrosted or before use.
Go over once more with a damp cloth (sans soap) to ensure
there is no residue le inside aer cleaning. Clean the gasket
carefully as well for best performance.

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DOOR REVERSAL

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.

• 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:

• 10 mm socket screw driver

• Phillips style screw driver

• Flathead screw driver

ALREADY INSTALLED PARTS YOU’LL BE WORKING WITH
(NOT TO SCALE):

• Upper Hinge Cover (plastic)

STEP 2 - REMOVE REMAINING PARTS

• Tilt the refrigerator back so that you can access the bottom
front section.

• Note in which holes each of the two types of Leveling Feet
are currently screwed.

• Remove them both, noting that the one with a greater
amount metal thread showing is for the side opposite the
door hinge.

• Unscrew the two Socket Screws from the Bottom Hinge
Bracket using the 10mm socket driver

• Remove Bottom Hinge Bracket.

STEP 3 - REINSTALLING PARTS AND REATTACHING DOOR

• Install the Leveling Foot (with more metal thread showing)
on the side where the hinge used to be.

• Screw in the Bottom Hinge Bracket on the new side. Use
the two wide holes on the bracket for this purpose. Keep it
somewhat loose so that you can still slide the bracket front
and back.

• Slide the door into the bottom hinge pin so that you can
adjust the Bottom Hinge Bracket to a suitable position but
don’t completely tighten the two Socket Screws.

• Upper Hinge Bracket (metal)

• Leveling Foot (x2)

• Machine Screw (x1)

• Socket Screws (x4)

• Bottom Hinge Bracket (metal)

• Screw Covers (plastic)

STEP 1 - PARTS AND DOOR REMOVAL

• Unscrew the screw of the Upper Hinge Cover, using the

Phillips screwdriver.

• Remove Upper Hinge Cover

• Unscrew the two socket screws of the metal Upper Hinge
Bracket using the 10mm socket driver

• Remove Upper Hinge Bracket.

• Note the Screw Covers on the opposite side.

• Remove two Screw Covers from the top of the refrigerator
housing and one from the top of the door using the flat­head screwdriver.

• Pull the door upward, remove it and put it in a safe place.

STEP 4 - SECURING DOOR

• Move the Upper Hinge Bracket to the new side.

• Screw in the Upper Hinge Bracket Socket Screws.

• Check the fitting between the door and hinge to ensure
smooth movement, and that the door is aligned horizon­tally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides.

• Make any necessary adjustments, and then tighten Bottom
and Upper Hinge Bracket Socket Screws.

• Replace the Upper Hinge Cover and use the Phillips driver
to tighten the Machine Screw.

• Replace the three Screw Covers now on the opposite side
of the hinge.

STEP 5 - LEVELING UNIT

• Screw in the other Leveling Foot to the Bot­tom Hinge Bracket into the hole shown here:

• Readjust the leveling feet to desired height.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Make sure that the plug is in all the way
Make sure that the thermostat knob is set to a number from

My refrigerator is not getting any power (no hum, etc.)

1-6.

Check to see that a household fuse or circuit breaker hasn’t
tripped.

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Food in the refrigerator compartment is freezing.

Food in the refrigerator is not cold enough.

Inside refrigerator temperature is too warm.

The outside of the unit is warm

Lower the number of the thermostat. (A higher number is
colder.)

Make sure that the door to the refrigerator is closed all the
way.

Check the ambient temperature. If it’s very warm, this is
normal.

If you recently put very warm food in the refrigerator, this is
normal.

Make sure that the gasket around the door is free of debris. If
the seal is not tight, warm air from the environment may seep
in, causing it to run longer.

This is also normal aer being turned on for the first time aer
an extended time

Make sure that the temperature setting is at the desired selec­tions. See “Using Your Appliance” for more details.

This could be caused by opening the door very oen and
letting in warm air frequently.

This can be caused by warm food.
It can take at least four hours for your refrigerator to get to

its target temperature setting aer being o for an extended
period of time.

This is a normal part of how a refrigerator works and is noth­ing to be concerned about.

There are many dierent noises we hear emanating from the
refrigerator at dierent times, including: loud sounds when it
is first turned on; fans running when the temperature is below
45°F; popping and/or cracking sounds; boiling or gurgling
sounds and snapping sounds.

There are vibrating or rattling sounds when the unit runs.

There is moisture appearing on the inside of the refrigerator
walls.

There is moisture appearing on the outside of the refrigerator
walls.

The door will not close completely.

All of these noises are typical during normal operation and
cycles

Make sure the unit is level, it’s not touching a wall and the drip
tray is placed properly. See the “Leveling The Unit” section
above.

This can be caused by debris in the door gasket preventing
a tight seal. As well, it is a normal occurrence if the ambient
air is humid. This can also occur if the door is opened very
frequently.

Make sure that your door is closing properly.

Make sure that the unit is not overstued with food packages.
Make sure that the shelves are in position.
Make sure the gaskets are clean.

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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.

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED APPLIANCE WARRANTY (US)

Impecca™ warrants this product against defects in material
and workmanship to the original 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 repair 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: [e-mail] 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 attachments, accessories and
disposable parts including but not limited to outside case,
connecting cables, batteries and AC adapters. Impecca™ 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:

trim/molding/cabinetry, 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 furnishings due to installation of appliance.

14. Damages caused by any of the following: Acts of God;
fires; misuse; accidents; incorrect power supply; service
performed by unauthorized persons; use of non-genu­ine Impecca parts, etc.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRAN­TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU­LAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO 1 YEAR FROM
THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE OF THIS
PRODUCT.

THESE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE AND USE OF THE PRODUCT. NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
ARE GIVEN.

IMPECCA™ IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAM­AGE, WHETHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
DIRECT OR OTHERWISE, 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 DEFECTIVE PRODUCT.

No Impecca™ dealer, agent or employee is authorized to
make any modification, extension, change or amendment to
this warranty without the written consent and authorization
from Impecca™.

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 setting.

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 installation.

11. Costs associated with making the product accessible
for servicing (including but not limited to removal of

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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 exclusions
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 Continental U.S.A.