Akai AK-323-BMB, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...MODEL AK 323 BMB AFTER SALES SUPPORT AU 1300 886 649 NZ 0800 836 761 323 L Bottom Mount Refrigerator INSTRUCTION MANUAL E209 ...

Page 2: ...ort AU 1300 886 649 NZ 0800 836 761 info tempo org Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 03 Product Overview 06 Getting Started 07 Operating Instructions 09 FAQs Troubleshooting Guide 16 Other Useful Information 18 ...

Page 3: ...ectly adhered to Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference along with the completed warranty card purchase receipt and carton If applicable pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance This symbol alerts you to take care as the appliance contains flammable materials isobutane as refrigerant and cyclopentane as insulation blowing gas While isobutane R600a is a gas with a...

Page 4: ...ng period of time as it could be very hot The interior lamp can only be replaced by authorised service personnel Please contact our after sales support centre for a service if the lamp needs replacing Disconnection Never unplug the unit by pulling the cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the power point All electrical work for the installation must be carried out by a licens...

Page 5: ... care when moving it To avoid back or other injury consider a two person lift or mechanical aid when installing it Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Freestanding design This appliance is designed to be freestanding only and should not be recessed or built in Keep it upright Do not tilt the fridge more than 45º from upright when moving it Handle with care Do not apply force to any...

Page 6: ...eezer drawers 6 Levelling feet 7 Fridge door balconies Other inclusions not shown Door reversal hardware bag Instruction manual Warranty certificate NOTE Due to continued product improvement images and illustrations in this manual may vary slightly from the product purchased All images in this manual are for reference purposes only Parts are not necessarily pictured to scale Scope of delivery 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...pliance Power cord Unwind the power cord to its full length and inspect it for damage Do not use the appliance if the appliance or its cord has been damaged or is not working properly In case of damage contact our after sales support centre for advice on examination repair or return of the damaged product Read the manual Before installing your new fridge read all safety instructions especially the...

Page 8: ... is level Fig 2 Electrical connection WARNING It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation Before plugging in your new fridge let it stand upright for at least 4 hours This will allow the refrigerant gases to settle into the compressor and reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system The...

Page 9: ... The current fridge and freezer compartment temperatures are shown on the LED display LED display The LED display will be illuminated for two minutes 2 min when opening the fridge door or when pressing any button The LED display will be illuminated for three seconds 3 sec when powering off Locking The system will be locked automatically 25 seconds after the last button operation After locking the ...

Page 10: ...s the MODE button repeatedly to select the required operating mode from the following options ECO Holiday Super User Defined After selecting the mode the MODE button flashes for five seconds 5 sec indicating that the mode has been selected Locking unlocking Press the MODE button and hold it for three seconds 3 sec to lock the other two buttons The unit will emit a short beep sound and the lock ico...

Page 11: ...ntil the Super freeze mode icon flashes After 5 seconds 5 sec the unit has entered Super freeze mode and the Super freeze mode icon is lit steadily on the display In Super freeze mode the appliance will automatically adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment to the coldest level This is recommended for fast freezing for example when you have added a large quantity of fresh food to the free...

Page 12: ...nough to limit some bacterial growth but it is not suitable for long term storage of perishable foods a The walls of the fridge are equipped with a series of runners so that you can position the glass shelves to suit your individual storage requirements b The door balconies in the fridge compartment are suitable for storage of food and drink bottles cans and jars c The covered crisper provides the...

Page 13: ...sition you can use the pull out chiller tray for additional storage of fruit or vegetables Fresh food storage tips Do not overload the fridge Keep enough space around items for cold airflow Do not block ventilation openings Do not place items directly against the back wall Let hot food cool down to room temperature before storing them in the fridge Otherwise the cooling capacity will be affected a...

Page 14: ...r keep in mind that it will take approximately 24 hours for fresh food to freeze to solid frozen state For best results select Super mode and do not add other fresh food to the freezer during this time Do not place hot foods or liquids which may evaporate in the freezer compartment Storing frozen food When buying frozen food only buy quantities that you can store straight away use an insulated con...

Page 15: ...ilures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature inside your fridge or freezer compartments if you minimise the number of times the doors are opened However if the power is going to be off for a longer period of time you need to take proper steps to protect your food Do not refreeze frozen food without checking its condition first If in doubt discard the food Do not re...

Page 16: ...ances around it for air circulation There are vibrations The appliance is not level The appliance seems to make too much noise A rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant which is normal As each cycle ends you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises The appliance is not level Read...

Page 17: ...nal rate of frost build up This is normal Open the door less often and make sure it is always properly closed The external appliance surface is warm The exterior walls can be warmer than room temperature This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the fridge or freezer compartments Excessive frost and ice has built up The freezer door has been left open Something is prev...

Page 18: ...verything is dry reinstall the shelves and crisper drawer and place the appliance back into service WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the power supply before cleaning or maintenance WARNING Never clean the unit with an abrasive acid oil or solvent based cleaning agent or with abrasive pads or scourers Never use flammable f...

Page 19: ...oor reversal process Have some soft foam packaging or similar material blanket or towel ready to lay the appliance doors on Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system Three 3 installation hardware parts are supplied a left door hinge cover and a left aid closer each for the upper and lower doors You will also need a straight and Phillips head screwdriver and a spanner not suppl...

Page 20: ...ver and flip the hinge bracket Then refit the pin to the hinge bracket 4 Move the door switch from the right hinge cover to the left hinge cover from the hardware accessories bag 5 Detach the cover of the upper door and move the harness from the right side to the left side then replace the cover Fig 9 Fig 10 Fig 11 Fig 12 Fig 13 Fig 14 ...

Page 21: ... to the right side 7 Take off the upper door Remove the screw from the middle hinge using a Phillips head screwdriver Then take off the lower door Move the hinge hole covers from the left to the right side Fig 15 Fig 16 Fig 17 Fig 18 Fig 19 Fig 20 Fig 21 8 Unscrew the bottom hinge Then remove the adjustable feet from both sides ...

Page 22: ...r and replace it Fig 22 Fig 23 Fig 24 Fig 25 Fig 26 Fig 27 Other Useful Information Cont 10 Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin Replace both adjustable feet 11 Remove the aid closers from the bottom of the upper and lower doors Then take the new aid closers from the hardware accessories bag and install them to the left side ...

Page 23: ...lower door adjust and fix the middle hinge onto the cabinet Fig 28 14 When replacing the upper door make sure to align it with the cabinet to ensure the door gasket seals the cabinet tightly Then connect the door with the cabinet by tightly fixing the top hinge Fig 29 15 Connect the harnesses from the door and cabinet Then replace the top hinge cover Before screwing in the cover connect the termin...

Page 24: ...replacement The appliance has an internal LED type lamp which can only be replaced by a qualified technician If a lamp replacement is required please contact our after sales support centre for advice Service and repair Do not attempt to alter or modify this appliance in any way Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All ot...

Page 25: ...upport AU 1300 886 649 NZ 0800 836 761 info tempo org Technical specifications The RCM Mark Regulatory Compliance Mark indicates that the product complies with the relevant guidelines of the ACMA as well as corresponding government requirements for the safety of electrical devices E209 Compliance This product has been fully tested and meets all requirements as set out by standards AS NZS 60335 1 a...

Page 26: ...nsumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling and recovery of the refrigerant and blowing agent Contact your municipal authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area This refrigeration appliance contains flammable refrigerants and insulation blowing agents which must be removed before disposal Contact your municipal authorities for any codes or regulations concerning the ...

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Page 28: ...does not work If you encounter problems with this product or if it fails to perform to your expectations make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on AU 1300 886 649 or NZ 0800 836 761 for advice For an electronic copy of this manual please contact our after sales support centre Distributed by Tempo Aust Pty Ltd ABN 70 106 100 252 PO BOX 6056 Frenchs Forest Australia NSW 2086 Customer He...