Nor-Lake Undercounter Freestanding Refrigerators User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER & FREESTANDING

REFRIGERATOR

Installation, Operation and

Maintenance Instructions

INSPECTION

When the equipment is received, all items should be carefully checked against the bill of lading to
insure all crates and cartons have been received. All units should be inspected for concealed
damage by uncrating the units immediately. If any damage is found, it should be reported to the
carrier at once, and a claim should be filed with the carrier. This equipment has been inspected and
tested at the manufacturing facility and has been crated in accordance with transportation rules and
guidelines. Manufacturer is not responsible for freight loss or damage.

Before connecting the refrigerator to the power supply, let it stand for approximately two hours to
reduce the possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling

INSTALLATION

GENERAL

After the unit crate and crate base have been removed, place the refrigerator firmly on a solid base.
Adjust the adjustable feet on the front of the cabinet to level the refrigerator (see Figure 1). The
ventilation grid may be placed close to a wall as the grid allows for sufficient air circulation required
for adequate ventilation (see Figure 2). For total enclosure, allow 2 inches of clearance all around
for ventilation.

Figure 1 Figure 2

ELECTRICAL

Check the proposed outlet to be used to insure that the voltage, phase, and current carrying
capacity of the circuit from the electrical panel correspond to the requirements of the cabinet.
NEVER use an extension cord to wire any unit. Refer to the serial tag for all pertinent electrical
information.

Observe all Warning Labels. Disconnect power supply to eliminate injury from electrical
shock or moving parts when servicing equipment.

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OPERATION

The refrigerator is controlled with a thermostat knob located on the right upper interior wall of the
appliance. Higher settings on the knob (towards 7) will cause lower temperatures (colder) in all
compartments of the appliance. Temperature may even drop below 0ºC (32°F). Use higher
thermostat settings only when required or recommended. A medium setting (3 or 4) is
recommended when the ambient temperature is normal (65°F – 75°F). Changes in the ambient
temperature can affect the interior temperature of the appliance. Temperatures in the refrigerator
will also vary depending on how often the door is opened.
In the STOP (0) position, the refrigerator does not does not operate (the cooling system is de­energized), yet the power supply is not interrupted (the light on the refrigerator interior is on when
the door is opened) (see Figure 3).

Figure 3

The refrigerator has an automatic defrost cycle. As long as the defrost water runs to the channel
and through opening in the drain pan on the compressor, automatic defrost is assured. If the ice
formation on the inner rear wall increases to 1/8” thickness, the ice should be manually defrosted.
Set the thermostat knob to 0 and leave the door open. Never use electrical devices and do not
scrape with sharp objects. After defrosting, turn the thermostat knob to the desired setting and
close the refrigerator door.
Increased icing causes may also be one of the following:

• Door not sealing properly. Clean the gasket or replace as required.

• Door frequently opened or left open for an extended period of time.

• Product being refrigerated was too warm when put into the refrigerator.

• Product being refrigerated touching the inner rear wall.

Reversing Door Opening Direction

The door opening direction may be changed if required. All necessary holes on the opposite side of
the cabinet are made (see Figure 4).

• The front side of the appliance must be raised slightly.

• Unscrew both front feet of the refrigerator.

• Unscrew the lower hinge (2) by gripping both nuts by hand from the inside of the front panel

and completely remove.

• Remove the door.

• Push the kick plate to the right in the new position.

• Unscrew the upper hinge pin (1) and fix it to the opposite side.

• Change positions of the pins (5) and door bearings (7) at the top and bottom.

• Position the door on the upper hinge pin (1).

• Re-install the lower hinge (2) using the screws and nuts.

• Re-install the front feet.

• Unscrew the handle and replace it on the opposite side.

• If the screws are covered with caps, remove them before undoing the screws.

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