RCA RFR836-B User Manual

Refrigerator / Freezer

User Manual

RFR836-B

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.

When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:

NOTE: If the refrigerator/freezer has been placed in a horizontal or

tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours before
plugging the unit in.

1) Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use
and care guide.

2) This

refrigerator/freezer must be properly installed in accordance with

the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions
in the installation section.

3) This

refrigerator/freezer

should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed

cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

4) Never unplug your

refrigerator/freezer

by pulling on the power cord.

Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

5) DANGER - Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do
not use Mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture
refrigerant tubing.

6) If your old

refrigerator/freezer

is not being used, we recommend that
you remove the doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to
children.

7)

WARNING:

After your

refrigerator/freezer

is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may
adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

8) Do not refreeze foods, which have been thawed completely. The United
States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69
reads: "…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if
they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold-below 40°F".

"…Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or
offcolor should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice
cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or
questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat."

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"…Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating
quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of they’re
eating quality as you can."

9) Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting

your refrigerator.

10) Unplug your

refrigerator/freezer

before cleaning or before making any
repairs.
Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly
recommend that a certified technician perform service.

11) Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION - Risk of Fire or

Explosion

Dispose of property in accordance with Federal or Local

Regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.

DANGER

Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old

refrigerator or freezer, take

off the doors. Leave the shelves

in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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Staple your receipt to your manual.
You will need it to obtain warranty service.

Thank you for purchasing our
product. This easy-to-use manual
will guide you in getting the best
use of your appliance.

Remember to record the model and
serial number. They are on a label
in back of the appliances.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions ........................................................................ 1

Parts And Features ....................................................................... 3

Installation Instructions ................................................................ 4

Unpacking Your Refrigerator ............................................................... 4

Leveling Your Refrigerator ................................................................... 4

Proper Air Circulation ......................................................................... 4

Electrical Requirements ....................................................................... 4

Door Alignment ................................................................................. 5

Refrigerator Features and Use .................................................... 6

General Features ............................................................................... 6

Refrigerator Interior Shelves ................................................................. 6

Using Dispense-A-Can ..................................................................... 6

Crisper ............................................................................................. 6

Defrosting Your Refrigerator ................................................................ 7

Food Storage Information ................................................................... 8

Normal Operating Sounds .................................................................. 9

Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning ...................................... 9

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................................. 9

Light Bulb Replacement ..................................................................... 10

Power Interruptions ........................................................................... 10

Vacations and Moving Care .............................................................. 10

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................11

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1. Interior Light

2. Temperature Control

3. Refrigerator Shelves

4. Crisper

5. Front Leveling Legs

6. Refrigerator Door Shelves

7. "Dispense-A-Can" Storage

8. Freezer Door Shelf

9. Ice Cube Tray

10. Ice Scraper

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Parts And Features

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Installing Your Refrigerator

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive
tape holding the refrigerator accessories inside and outside.

2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before
powering on the refrigerator.

CAUTION

Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing. Flammable
refrigerant used. Handle with care when moving refrigerator to avoid either
damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.

Leveling Your Refrigerator

• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the front bottom

corners of your refrigerator. After properly placing your
refrigerator in its final position, you can level your refrigerator.

• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counterclockwise to raise your

refrigerator or by turning them clockwise to lower your refrigerator. The
refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs are extended.

Proper Air Circulation

• To ensure your refrigerator works at the maximum efficiency it was designed for,

you should install it in a location where there is proper air circulation, plumbing
and electrical connections.

• The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator:

Sides……………3/4" (19mm)

Top....................2" (50mm)

Back..................2" (50mm)

WARNING: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT - SHOCK HAZARD

Electrical Requirement

• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (120 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper

grounding to power the refrigerator.

• Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting off the third grounding prong

in order to accommodate a two prong outlet. This is a dangerous practice since
it provides no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in shock
hazard.

WARNING: USE OF EXTENSION CORDS- POTENTIAL SAFETY
HAZARD

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Use of Extension Cords

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

certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet that will
accept the plug. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or
greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. DO NOT USE

EXTENSION CORD LONGER THAN 12 FT.

Installation Limitations

• Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly insulated or heated,
e.g. garage, etc. Your refrigerator was not designed to operate in temperature

settings below 55˚ Fahrenheit.

• Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard even surface away

from direct sunlight or heat source, e.g. radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking
appliances, etc. Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs
located on the front bottom corners of the refrigerator.

Door Alignment

Freezer Door: (see fig. #1)

1. Remove the top hinge cover.

2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a phillips head screwdriver.

3. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and then tighten the screws.

4. Replace the top hinge cover.

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fig. # 1

WARNING: USE OF EXTENSION CORDS- POTENTIAL SAFETY
HAZARD

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Refrigerator Features And Use General Features

Adjustable temperature dial:

Your refrigerator will automatically maintain the temperature level you select.
The temperature control dial has 7 settings plus 0. 1 is the warmest. 7 is the
coldest. Turning the dial to 0 Stops cooling in both the refrigeration and freezer
sections. At first, set the dial to 4 and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the
temperature to your needs.

(Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for
any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.)

Refrigerator Interior Shelves

To remove or replace a full-width
slide-out shelf:
(see fig. # 2)

1. Gently tilt the shelf up and slide
forward until the shelf has been
completely removed.

2. To replace the shelf, gently slide the
shelf back.

Using the Dispense-A-Can

• Your refrigerator is equipped with the convenient “Dispense-

A-Can” compartment. Each compartment will hold up to six
cans. Simply load the cans from the top. To dispense a can,
simply draw one out from the bottom. It is that easy.

Crisper

• Your refrigerator has a clear crisper.

Grasp the top of the crisper and gently slide our

. Push back to replace.

fig. # 2

fig. # 3

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Defrosting Your Refrigerator

• For maximum energy efficiency, defrost freezer

section whenever frost accumulates to a
thickness of 1/4" or more on freezer walls.
Note that frost tends to accumulate more
during the summer months.

DANGER - Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture refrigerant
tubing. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use metal instruments
to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

• To defrost freezer, remove food and ice cube tray from the freezer section. Turn

temperature control dial to "0" position. Defrosting may take a few hours. To
speed up defrost time, keep the door open and place a bowl of warm water in
the freezer.

• During the defrost, water will accumulate. Use a towel to wipe off excess

dripping water. Do not leave unattended.

• After defrosting, empty and wipe down the interior of the freezer. You may now

reset your refrigerator to the desired temperature and return food.

• Your freezer has been equipped with an ice scraper for your convenience.

Maintenance

Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not puncture of
refrigerant tubing. To be repaired only by trained authorized service personnel.
Consult Repair Manual before attempting to service this product. All Safety
Precautions Must be followed. Component parts shall be replaced with like
components to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or
improper service.