Thor TRF3602 Manual

TRF360 2

COOK

LIKE

A

GOD

36 INCH PROFESSIONAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

USE AND CARE MANUAL

36 INCH PROFESSIONAL

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGER ATOR

TRF3602

Thank you for choosing THOR KITCHEN. This refrigerator has been manufactured by Thor Group , 4651
E Airport Drive,Ontario, CA 91761.This manual contains all the information you will need to install / use
your refrigerator correctly and safely. Please read all the instructions prior using the appliance, and keep
this manual in a secure place for future reference.Do not remove the attached adhesive identification
label containing code, model number, manufacturer and other information from the refrigerator This
label will be used by the THOR KITCHEN authorized service representative in the event that your
refrigerator needs servicing.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVICE

The packaging material used is recyclable; we recommend that you separate plastic, paper and
cardboard and give them to recycling companies. To help preserve the environment, the refrigerant used
in this product is R600a , which does not affect the ozone layer and has little impact on the greenhouse
effect . According to WEEE guidelines (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment), waste from
electrical and electronic devices should be collected separately. If you need to dispose of this appliance
in the future, DO NOT throw it away with the rest of your domestic garbage.Instead, please take the
appliance to the nearest WEEE collection point, where available.

TABLE OF CONTENT

SAFETY WARNINGS

1.1 WARNING

WARNING: risk of fire / flammable materials

THIS appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas

in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments; catering and similar nonretail
applications.

THIS appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.)

CHILDREN should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If the supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.

DO not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

THE appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance.

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of

obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance,

unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regulators for it use flammable blowing
gas and refrigerant.

WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.

DO not use extension cords or ungrounded two prong adapters.

THE refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of electrical supply before attempting the

installation of accessory.

1

SAFETY WARNINGS

REFRIGERANT and cyclopentane foaming material used for the appliance are flammable.

Therefore, when the appliance is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered
by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be disposed by combustion,
so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.

THE necessity that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach
of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being
locked inside .

WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance
with the instructions.

WARNING: Connect to potable water supply only. (Suitable for ice making machine)
TO Prevent A Child From Being Entrapped, Keep Out Of Reach Of Children And Not In The Vicinity Of

Freezer (Or Refrigerator). (Suitable for products with locks)

2

1 2 Meaning of safety warning symbols

SAFETY WARNINGS

1.3 Electricity related warnings

Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the refrigerator.
Please firmly grasp the plug and pull out it from the socket directly.
To ensure safe use, do not damage the power cord or use the power cord
when it is damaged or worn.

Please use a dedicated power socket and the power socket shall not be
shared with other electrical appliances.
The power plug should be firmly contacted with the socket or else fires
might be caused. Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the
power socket is equipped with a reliable grounding line.

Please turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors and
windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable gases.
Do not unplug the refrigerator and other electrical appliances considering
that spark may cause a fire.

Do not use electrical appliances on the top of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

3

SAFETY WARNINGS

1.4 Warnings for using

Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator,
nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance
must be conducted by a specialist.
Damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid danger.

The gaps between refrigerator doors and between doors and refrigerator
body are small, be noted not to put your hand in these areas to prevent
from squeezing the finger. Please be gentle when close the refrigerator
door to avoid falling articles.
Do not pick foods or containers with wet hands in the freezing chamber
when the refrigerator is running, especially metal containers in order to
avoid frostbite.

Do not allow any child to get into or climb the refrigerator; otherwise
suffocation or falling injury of the child may be caused.

Do not place heavy objects on the top of the refrigerator considering that
objectives may fall when close or open the door, and accidental injuries
might be caused.

1.5 Warnings for placement

Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items
in the refrigerator to prevent damages to the product or fire accidents.

Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to avoid fires.

The refrigerator is intended for household use, such as storage of foods;
it shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs or
biological products, etc.

4

SAFETY WARNINGS

Do not store beer, beverage or other fluid contained in bottles or enclosed
containers in the freezing chamber of the refrigerator; or otherwise
the bottles or enclosed containers may crack due to freezing to cause
damages.

1.6 Warning for energy

Warning for energy

1) Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or

temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended
period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance
is designed.

2) The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or
in low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as water ices should not
be consumed too cold;

3) The need to not exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind
of food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food-freezer and frozen-food storage
compartments or cabinets;

4) The precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while
defrosting the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of
newspaper.

5) The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or
cleaning could shorten the storage life.

1.7 Warnings for disposal

Correct Disposal of this product:
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use
the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was
purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

5

PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATOR

2.1 Placement

Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions,
foam pads and tapes inside of the refrigerator; tear off the protective
film on the doors and the refrigerator body.

Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the freezer
in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating
effect.

Do not spray or wash the refrigerator; do not put the refrigerator in
moist places easy to be splashed with water so as not to affect the
electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator.

The refrigerator is placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground
shall be flat, and sturdy (rotate left or right to adjust the wheel for level­ing if unstable).

This refrigerator needs to be installed independently and cannot be
used as a built-in. Otherwise, it will cause problems such as failure to
install into the cabinet, the performance and life of the product are re­duced. And the manufacturer does not provide basic product warranty.

The top space of the refrigerator shall be greater than 30cm, and the
refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance more
than 10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

Spare enough space for convenient opening of the doors and drawers.

The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will

depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor.

6

PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATOR

2.2 Levelling feet

1) Precautions before operation
Information in the Instruction Manual is only for reference. Before operation of accessories, it shall
be ensured that the refrigerator is disconnected from power. Before adjusting the leveling feet,
precautions shall be taken to prevent any personal injury.

2) Schematic diagram of the levelling feet

(The picture above is only for reference.The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or
statement by the distributor)

3) Adjusting procedures:
a. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator;
b. Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator;
c. Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level.

7

PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATOR

2.3 Levelling door

8

PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATOR

2.4 Door handles

Assembly Instructions of Cold Storage Door Handle:

1. Take the handle set bolts out from the refrigerator, use cross recessed screwdriver to set the bolt on
the door. Fix it tight with all the screw thread twisted through the hole, as shown in the figure;

2. After the first step is completed, take the Cold
storage door handle out from the box, place it as
per direction shown in the figure (Note: i.e. the
direction which both screw holes on the handle
are close to the edge), and hang the handle above
the set bolt;

3. Use the small hexagon spanner supplied in the
box to set the handle fixing socket head cap screws
into both the small screwed holes on the handle.
After they are screwed down, gently shake the
handle to test if the handles are well erected.

Assembly Instructions of The Refrigeration Door Handle:

The assembly steps of the refrigeration door handle are same as the cold storage door
handle. Please note, the direction of tapping holds are downward to the ground when
assemble the refrigerator.

9

PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATOR

2.5 Changing the light

Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer,its
service agent or similar qualified person.

2.6 Starting to use

After transportation, please let the product stay for more than 2
hours before turning on the power, otherwise it will lead to a de­crease in cooling capacity or a damage to the product.
Before putting any fresh or frozen foods, the refrigerator shall
have run for 2-3 hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the
ambient temperature is high.
Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not
connect the freezer to power supply within five minutes to prevent
damages to the compressor due to successive starts.

2.7 Energy saving tips

The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or
heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.

Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading the appliance
forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.

Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance. This cuts
down on frost build-up inside the appliance.

Appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.

Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items
as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

10

3.1 Key components

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

11

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

12

3.2 Functions

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

13

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

Note: The quick-freezing function is designed to maintain the nutritional value of the food in the
freezer. It can freeze the food in the shortest time. If a large amount of food is frozen at one time, it is
recommended that the user turn on the quick-freezing function and put the food in. At this time, the
freezing speed of the freezer compartment is increased, which can quickly freeze the food, effectively
lock the nutrition of the food, and facilitate storage.

14

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE REFRIGERATOR

4.1 Overall cleaning

Dusts behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and
energy saving.
Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there are no debris. Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth
dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
The interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.
Please turn off the power before cleaning interior, remove all foods, drinks ,shelves, drawers, etc.
Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the refrigerator, with two tablespoons of baking soda and
a quart of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let it dry
naturally before turning on the power.
For areas that are difficult to clean in the refrigerator (such as narrow sandwiches, gaps or corners), it is
recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, combined
with some auxiliary tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterials accumulation in
these areas.
Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors in the interior of
the refrigerator or contaminated food.
Clean the bottle frame, shelves and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted
detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.
Wipe the outer surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent,etc.,
and then wipe dry.
Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives
(such as toothpastes), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone,
banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items, which may
damage the fridge surface and interior. Boiling water and organic
solvents such as benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to
avoid short circuits or affect electrical insulation after immersion.

4.2 Overall cleaning

According to the direction arrow in the figure below, use both hands to squeeze the tray, and push it
upward, then you can take it out.
After washing the tray having been taken out, you can adjust its installing height in accordance with your
requirement.

(The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on
the physical product or statement by the distributor.)

15

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE REFRIGERATOR

4.3 Cleaning of shelf

4.4 Cleaning of freezer lower drawer

16

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE REFRIGERATOR

4.5 Installing the Water Line

17

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE REFRIGERATOR

4.6 Defrosting

4.7 Out of Operation

18

TROUBLESHOOTING

19

WARRANTY

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Scan theQR code or visit

thorkitchen.com/warranty

Input your product info

and select register

You’re done.

Let’s get cookin’.

You chose THOR Kitchen to enhance your culinary journey and

we’re stoked to have you in the club. Think of it as a secret

society of really savvy people, such as yourself, choosing

professional power and performance at an affordable price.

Register your product by following the steps below.

WELCOME
TO THE CLUB

WARRANTY NEED PARTS?

This product has been manufactured by Thor Group, 4651 E Airport Dr, Ontario, CA 91761

For Customer Service, please call (877) 288 - 8099

For the most up to date warranty and service policy, please refer to our website
WWW.THORKITCHEN.COM/WARRANTY-REGISTRATION

For in-warranty service requests, please visit our website at
WWW.THORKITCHEN.COM/SERVICE

Please Note: You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for any inwarranty
service requests

WELCOME
TO THE CLUB

You chose THOR Kitchen to enhance your culinary journey and

we’re stoked to have you in the club. Think of it as a secret

society of really savvy people, such as yourself, choosing

professional power and performance at an affordable price.

Register your product by following the steps below.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Scan theQR code or visit

thorkitchen.com/warranty

Input your product info

and select register

You’re done.

Let’s get cookin’.

WARRANTY NEED PARTS?