Sunbeam Refrigerators USER MANUAL

Guide to Refrigerators

For Single Door and Top Freezer Refrigerator Models

General instructions

Congratulations! You have purchased a high quality product with advanced technology.
Our commitment is to offer you the best service, as your satisfaction is our number one priority.

Read all instructions before use the refrigerator and save them for future references.

Please check and follow all given instructions according to the following explanations:

WARNING

CAUTION

DANGER

CAUTION

Situations that must be considered to avoid deficiencies in performance, personal injuries and
damage to the product itself.

Situations that could cause deficiencies in performance, personal injuries and damage to the
product itself.

Situations that cause risk of damage to property, the product, or personal injuries (including death).

DISPOSITION OF PRODUCT AND PACKING MATERIALS

Old refrigerator to replace:

Be sure that old refrigerator does not become a trap for
children.

Remove doors or fix them to prevent children from opening
them.

Leave shelves in place so children may not climb inside.

Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician.

Do not store or use toxic materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance; the fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.

New refrigerator to install:

Most of the packing material of your refrigerator are
RECYCLABLE and DANGEROUS for children, so we
recommend you follow the following instructions:

Plastic bags are not toys, do not let children play with them
to avoid accidents due to suffocation

Properly dispose of the small plastic parts of packaging
and keep them away from children to avoid accidents due
to ingestion.

Elements of cardboard, paper and plastics should be
shipped to the respective places where this material is
recycled. Contact local recycling companies.

Base, cover and other packing elements are made of
STYROFOAM. This material is NOT RECYCLABLE,
please dispose of them accordingly.

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25mm (1”)

25mm (1”)

13mm (1/2”)

75mm (3”)

32mm (1-1/4”)

Installation

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY

CAUTION

For your safety, the power cord of your refrigerator is equipped with a three prong grounding plug.
It is your responsibility and obligation to provide an appropriate grounded wall outlet, installed by a
qualified technician, in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

Before connecting your refrigerator, be sure to use a properly grounded wall outlet, and
verify the proper voltage and frequency for the electrical supply, as indicated on the
technical specifications label located over the back panel.(Fig N°1)
If the wall outlet does not fit the plug, do not under any circumstance modify or replace
it, and do not use a plug adapter without a grounding connection.
Do not use an extension cord to connect your refrigerator.
Performance may be affected if voltage varies by 10% or more, and it can damage the
compressor.
Never connect other appliances to the same wall outlet as your refrigerator to avoid
voltage variations.
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.

If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, service
technician or qualified person to prevent any risk of shock or injury.
Consult with a qualified technician if there are any doubts about refrigerator installation.

LOCATION

WARNING

Your refrigerator is designed to operate in room temperatures between 10 C° and 43° C
under normal operating conditions.

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GROUNDING TYPE

WALL OUTLET

Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove or bypass
the grounding prong

POWER CORD WITH

3-PRONG

GROUNDED PLUG

(Fig N°1)

In hotter and more humid conditions the refrigerator
runs less efficiently, for this reason place it in a well
ventilated location.
Your refrigerator should not be located in direct
sunlight or next to any heat generating appliances
such as a range or dishwasher. (Fig N°1)
Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical
outlet.
To provide air circulation around the cabinet and
electrical connection, allow the minimum clearances
as follows: 75mm (3”) of air space above the cabinet,
25mm (1”) each side, 32mm (1-1/4”) at the rear
between wall and condenser (black tubing coil) and
13mm (1/2”) from kitchen cabinets and front side of
refrigerator cabinet.(Fig N°2)

(Fig N°2)

The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is
level and strong enough to support it fully loaded.
Your refrigerator has been delivered fitted with rollers
to easily move it.(Fig N°3)
Your refrigerator is equipped with screw-type levelers

REAR

(Fig N°3)

ROLLERS

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FRONT
LEVELING
SCREWS

at the front, which can raise the front 5mm (3/16”) so
that the doors will slowly self close and also prevent
the doors from swinging.(Fig N°3)

USE AND ADJUSTMENT OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

WARNING

Turning the refrigerator control to 0 (OFF) turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect
the power to the lamp and other electrical components.
To turn off power to your refrigerator, you must unplug the power cord from wall outlet.

To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it
with food.
The refrigerator has a temperature control located in the freezer trim (one door models) (Fig N°4-A) or in the control box at
top of fridge compartment (two doors models).(Fig N°4-B)
The control comes from factory set on 4 position (medium), but depending on ambient temperature and humidity you may
readjust it: 1 is the warmest position and 7 is the coldest position.(Fig N°4-C)
The operation time and internal temperatures will be affected by door opening frequency, environment temperature and
humidity, and loaded product conditions (entering temperature, quantity, containers, etc.).

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C)CONTROL KNOB

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Use of refrigerator

WARNING

DANGER

This product is designed for household use; commercial applications will result in differences in
performance due to loading conditions, door openings and voltage variations.

Do not store or use toxic materialssuch as gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance, the fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

The characteristics of different models of refrigerators:

Upper Hinge,

Cover

Freezer Door.

Defrosting Tray

Refrigerator Shelf

Crisper Divider
Vegetables Crisper Cover

Vegetables Crisper

A)

Control Knob

Large

Plastic Shelf

Dairy

Cover

Upper Hinge,

Refrigerator - Semiautomatic Defrost
(One door):(Fig N°5-A)

The air cools when is in contact with surfaces of
evaporator in the freezer.
In this process, the moisture in the air and products
accumulates like frost on the walls, bottom and roof.
Begin defrosting by pushing the button in the
temperature control, and the refrigerator starts again
automatically.

Cover

Ice Tray

Evaporator Plate

Refrigerator Shelf

Vegetables Crisper Cover
Crisper Divider

Vegetables Crisper

Fan Cover Upper Cap

Refrigerator Shelf

Fan cover Cap

Control Box
Control Box Knob

Multiflow Cover

Refrigerator Shelf
Multiflow Cover

Vegetables Crisper Cover
Crisper Divider

Vegetables Crisper

Medium Freezer

Eggs /Can Rack

Bottle Divider

Bottle Door Shelf

B)

Upper Hinge

Cover

Fan Cover

Deflector

Ice Tray

Ice Twister

Dairy Cover

Eggs / Can Rack

Medium

Door Shelf

Crisper Divider

Bottle Door Shelf

Medium

Ice Twister

Dairy Cover

Refrigerator

Door Shelf

Refrigerator with Top Mounted Freezer ­Partial Automatic Defrost (two doors):

(Fig N°5-B)

The air in the freezer cools when is in contact with
surfaces walls, bottom and roof; meanwhile air in the
fridge cools when is in contact with surfaces of the
evaporator plate.
The moisture in the air and products accumulate like
frost on all cold surfaces.
Begin defrosting by turning the temperature control
knob in the freezer compartment to the OFF position.

Refrigerator with Top Mounted Freezer ­Automatic Defrost (two doors with
MULTIFLOW system):(Fig N°5-C)

The air cools due to the circulation through the freezer,
and the configuration of ducts with a single fan gives an
efficient performance in both compartments.
The accumulated frost is defrosted with an automatic
heating system periodically.

(Fig N°5)

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GENERAL ASPECTS

Heat of air and products into the refrigerator is absorbed by the refrigeration system.

Heat is released to the environment through the refrigeration system, it is normal for the front edge of cabinet and condenser
to be warm.
The frost accumulation varies with the relative humidity, temperature and use of the refrigerator.
It is normal for the gasket to make a slight hissing noise upon closing the door. This is due to the pressure difference between
the air inside the freezer and the air outside the freezer.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO OPTIMIZED EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE

Do not leave the doors opened more than the necessary.
Verify the door gasket seals completely on the front surface.
Do not place in the refrigerator hot food, beverages or products.
If your fridge is switched off for any reason, wait 10 minutes before switching it back on, this will let the compressor equalize
before restarting.
Defrost the freezer when frost thickness is among 6 to 10mm.

DOOR ADJUSTMENT

If doors do not close correctly they can be adjusted moving the bushing in the hinge zones.(Fig N°6)
Adjust the door with a wrench so the gasket touches the cabinet evenly and the door lines up correctly.(Fig N°7)

ADJUSTING

REFERENCE

LINES

ADJUSTING ZONES

( FIG N° 6) ( FIG N° 7)

FOOD STORAGE

The recommendations for food storage are as follows:

Freezer Fridge

The storage temperature must keep from 10° to 20°C.
Freezer operates most efficiently when is at least 2/3 full.
Do not pile frozen food around the fan cover in frost free
models, it can cause inadequate air circulation.
Freeze only small quantities of food at a time, using
covered and sealed containers.
Packages or containers of solid foods should have the air
removed and sealed tightly before freezing.
To freeze quickly place the food at the rear of bottom shelf.

ADJUSTING MOVEMENT

The storage temperature must keep from 4° to 0°C.
Do not pile food around the air ducts, it can cause
inadequate air circulation. Keep them away from the cold
plate in the fridge of partial automatic defrost models to
avoid freezing and ice build up.
Store only small quantities of food at a time, using covered
and sealed containers.
Packages or containers of solid foods should have the air
removed and sealed tightly before storing.
To cool quickly place the food at the rear of crisper cover.

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