
Model No.: 4 4 0 Y W- 2
Before use, please read this manual carefully.
Always remove the drain pan while this refrigerator is running.
Removing the drain pan will enhance the cooling power and save your electric cost.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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NAMES OF THE PA R T S
C h i l l e r
Drain Pan
Control Box
Plastic Coated Shelf
Magnetic Door Seal
Ice Cube Tr a y
R a c k
Bottle Rack
Can Dispenser
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HOW TO OPERAT E
Starting your new Refrigerator
1. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly. Wipe the outside with a soft dry cloth, the
interior with a damp cloth.
2. Insert the power supply cord into the socket.
3. Turn the thermostat dial to “7”. Close the door and let the refrigerator
operate for 15-20 minutes.
Temperature control
To control the internal temperature, adjust
the thermostat dial. The dial is numbered
from 1-7.
Number 1 is the warmest setting, number 7
the coldest.
The dial may be set any place on the scale.
It does not have to be set exactly on a
n u m b e r. To make ice cubes in the chiller
compartment, adjust the thermostat to the
coldest setting.
How to defrost
Defrost the refrigerator when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about
5mm (1/5inch) thick.
Set the thermostat dial to “OFF”. Remove frozen or perishable foods. Insert drip
tray below the chiller compartment only for defrosting (as shown below).
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost quickly remove all foods from
the refrigerator and leave the door open.
Never use a knife or other metal instrument
to scrape ice/frost from the evaporator.A f t e r
defrosting, empty water from drip tray and return
the thermostat dial to the desired position.
N O T E : Wait 3-5 minutes before restarting if you unplug the refrigerator.
The unit may fail to operate properly if restarted too quickly.
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HOW TO CLEAN
C l e a n e r s : Never use harsh, abrasive cleaners, heavy-duty cleaners, or solvents
on any surface.
E x t e r i o r : Wipe with damp, sudsy cloth, rinse and dry. For stubborn stains and
for periodic waxing, use silicon wax.
C h i l l e r : When refrigerator needs defrosting turn thermostat dial to “OFF”. Do
not use sharp instruments to scrape off ice/frost.
Refrigeration Section: Wash shelves and other removable parts in warm sudsy
w a t e r, rinse and dry. Wash interior with baking soda solution (3 Table spoons to 1
Liter of water) or warm sudsy water, rinse and dry.
Magnetic Door Seals: Wash with warm sudsy water.
The Finishing To u c h : Replace all parts and return thermostat dial to desired
s e t t i n g .
HOW TO INSTA L L
Install refrigerator in a convenient location away from extreme heat and cold.
Allow sufficient clearance between the refrigerator and side wall so the door
will open without obstruction. Refrigerator is not designed for recessed
i n s t a l l a t i o n .
Select a space with strong level floor.
Allow 5 inches of space between the
r e f r i g e r a t o r’s side and the wall.
POWER CORD REPLACEMENT
If the refrigerator’s power cord is damaged, have it replaced by a qualified
repair agent.
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