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SKT500W Series
User Guide
Thank you for purchasing a SKOPE refrigeration product.
Safety
Always observe safety precautions when using any electrical appliance. Read these instructions carefully and retain them
for future reference.
WARNING
• Ensure the appliance is disconnected from the power supply before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
• Do not cover the grilles or block the entry or exhaust of airflow by placing objects up against the refrigeration unit.
• Should manual defrosting be necessary, turn off the refrigeration system and allow the ice to melt by air
circulation. Do not use mechanical methods to remove ice, as this may damage the refrigeration circuit.
• Do not use any electrical devices or appliances inside the food storage compartment.
• Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
• Do not probe any opening.
• Only use this appliance with the voltage specified on the cabinet rating label.
• Ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation as this is essential to economical, high performance.
• Be careful not to touch moving parts and hot surfaces.
• For your own safety and that of others, ensure that all electrical work is done by authorised personnel.
• If the power supply flexible cord becomes damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised service agent or similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Ensure all necessary safety precautions are observed during installation or removal of the refrigeration unit.
• The appliance is not designed to be stable while in motion. Use extreme caution when moving or transporting it.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Do not exceed a maximum load of 20kg per shelf.
• Please contact SKOPE for advice regarding disposal of this appliance.
WARNING
•
Both stabiliser feet
This cabinet is designed to operate within a specific climatic class environment.
See the cabinet rating label inside the cabinet for climate class number.
Climate class Ambient temperature Relative humidity
3 25°C 60%
4 30°C 55%
5 40°C 40%
7 (tropical) 35°C 75%
MUST
be screwed down to firmly contact the floor at the place of installation.
Service & Support
We know you will get years of satisfaction from your new SKOPE product when you follow a few simple preventative
maintenance guidelines.
Helpful information is available on our website
www.skope.com/serviceandsupport

Installation Guidelines
Ventilation
Ensure all ventilation
requirements below are
met.
Door Opening
Allow adequate space for
the door/s to open and
close properly.
Sunlight
Do not install the fridge in
direct sunlight.
Uneven Surface
Do not install the fridge on
an uneven surface.
Surface
The installation surface
must be capable of
supporting the loaded
cabinet.
Power Supply
Do not overload the power
supply.
Blocking Ventilation
Do not store boxes or items in
front or on top of the fridge.
Climate Class
The fridge must be installed
in an environment within its
climate class.
The climate class is stated
on the cabinet rating label
inside the fridge, and
specified on the back page
of this user guide.
Stabiliser Feet
To provide adequate
stability, both stabiliser feet
MUST be fitted and screwed
down clockwise to contact
firmly with the floor.
No below clearance required
Min. 300mm above
No behind
clearance
required
No side
clearance
required
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When installing this fridge, ensure the installation guidelines below are considered and met
.
Ventilation Requirements
This fridge must have the following ventilation clearances at all times.

Door Handles
Handle
Bracket
Front of
door
Bracket
Bracket
Handle mount
Handle
Bracket
Catch
Catch
Spring clip
(pointing up)
Max. Loading
Do not overload the
shelves
Shelf Flexing
Remove product if the
shelf is flexing
Shelf Overhang
Do not let product
overhang the shelves
Internal Airflow
Leave 25mm space
between product and
the back and top of
cabinet interior
Cabinet Floor
Do not load product
on the cabinet floor.
Use the shelves.
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The door handles may be packed inside the fridge.
To fit door handle To remove door handle
1. A metal spring is fitted inside the
handle mounts. Ensure the springs
point up.
2. Locate BOTH handle mounts
simultaneously onto both door
brackets. Then push the handle
down onto the brackets until the
handle locks in place.
3. If the handle doesn’t lock into place,
check that the spring clips are
pointing up and try again. If only one
end of the handle locks into place,
remove the door handle and refit
with both handle mounts located
onto the brackets.
1. Peel back the door gasket from
behind the handle mounts on the
inside of the door frame.
2. Unscrew the handle mounts through
the holes on the inside of the door
frame, and remove the handle.
Only unscrew the top and bottom
screws. Do NOT unscrew the middle
screw.
3. Remove the bracket/s from the handle mount by pressing the bracket in
and down until it unclips from the
handle mount.
4. Fit and screw the bracket/s back
onto the door. Ensure the catches
are pointing up as pictured.
5. Clip the gasket back into place on
the inside of the door frame. If the
gasket is out of shape, a hair drier
can be used to heat and reshape it.
Shelves
The wire shelves sit on shelf clips. The shelf clips twist onto the shelf support strips in the cabinet interior. The shelves
may be positioned at different heights to suit various product. Use the numbers on the shelf support strips to assist with
setting the shelf clips at the same height.
To fit a shelf clip:
Twist anticlockwise onto the shelf support strip.
To adjust the shelf clip height:
Pull the centre tab up and slide up or down as
required. Once in position, ensure it clicks into
place.
To remove a shelf clip:
Pull the centre tab up and twist off clockwise.
Loading product
Let the fridge run for 30 minutes before loading it with product for the first time. When loading the shelves
:

Door Lock/s
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The fridge may be fitted with bracket locks or key locks, located above or below each door. Bracket locks require a lock
(padlock or similar) through the brackets to lock the door. Key locks can be locked with the supplied key.
Electronic Controller
The electronic controller regulates the fridge’s temperature, signals alarms and captures operational
information. The fridge temperature is factory set for storage of perishable product (all shelves maintain
temperatures below 5°C).
To customise the fridge settings to your requirements and view historical data, download the
®
SKOPE-connect app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, and connect via Bluetooth
.
Lights
The fridge lights switch on and off automatically depending on usage.
Cleaning
Ensure the fridge is unplugged from the power supply before cleaning.
Wipe the inside and outside of the cabinet with a damp cloth, taking care to keep moisture away from electrical parts.
NOT
The condenser coil must be kept clean. SKOPE strongly urges monthly cleaning of the condenser coil. Do
or sharp tools to clean the coil as these may cause damage.
use hard
Clean Condenser Coil
1. Unplug the chiller from the power supply.
2. Remove the front panel from the top of the cabinet. Lit sign panels also
need to be unplugged.
3. Brush the condenser coil with a soft brush to remove any dust and fluff.
4. Refit the sign assembly and reconnect to the power supply.
Important
When refitting, ensure the tabs on the back of the sign are located in the
notches on top of the cabinet, and that the sign is pushed fully in and
secure.
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