BCD-102R - Fridge Merax - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Refrigerator-freezer
Brand	Merax
Model	BCD-102R
Refrigerant	R600a (flammable)
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Noise level	Low (≤ 40 dB)
Interior lighting	10 W bulb (switch)
Temperature control	Rotary thermostat from 1 to 7 (0 = off)
Freezer	Compartment for frozen food and ice cubes
Refrigerator	Main compartment with shelf and vegetable drawer
Ice making	Ice cube tray provided
Fast freeze function	Thermostat setting to 7
Defrosting	Manual (set to 0, remove frost)
Door	Magnetic seal, left opening (reversible? not specified)
Included accessories	Ice cube tray, egg rack, shelves
Interior maintenance	Baking soda solution (2 tbsp / liter of warm water)
Exterior maintenance	Damp soapy cloth, dry
Safety	Flammable refrigerant, grounded outlet, do not damage circuit
Repairability	Replaceable bulb; other repairs by qualified technician
Intended use	Household (kitchens, offices, hotels, farms)

Frequently Asked Questions - BCD-102R Merax

How to adjust the temperature of the Merax BCD-102R refrigerator?

Turn the thermostat knob clockwise: the higher the number (1 to 7), the lower the temperature. For general use, set to 5. Position 0 stops the compressor.

How to quickly make ice cubes?

Fill the ice cube tray to 80% with water, place it in the freezer, then set the thermostat to 7. Once the ice cubes are ready, hold both ends of the tray and twist gently to release them.

How to defrost the refrigerator?

Empty the freezer, set the thermostat to 0, and remove the frost with a soft cloth. Do not use sharp tools. For thick frost, use a defroster recommended by the manufacturer.

Why is there a water running noise?

This noise is normal and comes from the circulation of R600a refrigerant in the circuit. It is not a malfunction.

What type of bulb to use for interior lighting?

Use a 10 W bulb of the same size and shape as the original. Unplug the appliance before replacing it.

How to clean the interior of the refrigerator?

Mix two tablespoons of baking soda in a liter of warm water. Wash the walls and shelves with this solution, rinse and dry. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

Where to place the refrigerator for optimal operation?

Install it away from heat sources (stove, radiator) and direct sunlight. Leave at least 300 mm of space above and ensure the floor is solid and level.

What to do if the refrigerator is not cooling enough?

Check that the plug is properly connected and the fuse has not blown. Make sure the thermostat is not set too low (0). Move the appliance away from the wall or heat sources.

Is it safe to use the refrigerator with R600a gas?

Yes, but R600a is flammable. In case of a leak, ventilate the room and contact a qualified technician. Never use an open flame nearby.

How long to wait after the first use?

Wait about 3 hours for the appliance to reach a sufficiently low temperature before placing food inside. Also, allow it to stand for 24 hours after delivery to avoid coolant leaks.

USER MANUAL BCD-102R Merax

Congratulations for choosing this product.

Before using this product for the first time, please read the manual carefully and use the equipment only as described in the manual to avoid hazards and personal injury.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Applicable model: BCD-86R BCD-102R

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, please consult your supplier in time.

Contents

PRECAUTIONS 22
HOW TO INSTALL THE LIGHT 24
INSTRUCTION OF APPROPRIATE USAGE 25
FEATURES 26
FOR YOUR SAFETY 26
INSTALLATION 28
PARTS 30
BASIC PREPARATION 31
HOW TO USE 32
LEVELING THE APPLIANCE 35
HOW TO CLEAN THE UNIT 36
TROUBLESHOOTING 37
WARNING 38

Please stand for 24 hours after receiving the product to prevent coolant leakage.

EC REP

DecobusHandelGmbH

The environmentally friendly R600a is used as the refrigerant. R600a has no damaging influence on the ozone layer (ODP), a negligible greenhouse effect (GWP) and is available worldwide. Because of its efficient energy properties, R600a is highly suitable as a coolant for this application. Special preacustubienbaken into consideration due to the coolant's high flammability.

This unit uses a flammable refrigerant. Please according to local regulations regarding disposal of the appliance for its flammable blowing gas.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
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 non-retail applications.

If refrigerant leaks and comes in contact with fire or heating part, it will create harmful gas and there is risk of fire. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• the appliance is not to be used 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
• children being supervised not to play with the appliance
• children shall not play with the appliance
  -cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision

Children aged from 3 to 8 years allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

THE FOLLOWING SHOULD ALWAYS BE OBSERVED FOR SAFETY

The unit is designed only for use with R600a gas as the designated refrigerant.
The refrigerant loop is sealed. Only a qualified technician should attempt to service!
Do not discharge the refrigerant into the atmosphere.
If R600a is present or even suspected, do not allow untrained personnel to attempt to find the cause.
The lack of smell does not indicate a lack of escaped gas.
If a leak is detected, immediately evacuate all persons from the store, ventilate the room and contact the local fire department to advise them that a leak has occurred.
Do not let any persons back into the room until the qualified service technician has arrived and that technician advises that it is safe to return to the room.
No open flames, cigarettes or other possible sources of ignition should be used inside or in the vicinity of the units.

WARNING :

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

WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power

supplies at the rear of the appliance

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its services agent.

FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION, DEATH, INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Symbol ISO 7010 W021

Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials

2. HOW TO INSTALL THE LIGHT

Please note that in some models the interior lights are LEDs that cannot be changed. Other models require a 10-watt bulb. Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator - be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape and wattage.

To Change the Light Bulb:

I. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

II. Remove light shield when applicable.

III. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size, shape and wattage.

IV. Replace light shield when applicable.

V. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Light input

3. INSTRUCTION OF APPROPRIATE USAGE

To avoid confoednptase respect the following

instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems
• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h ; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food
• If the reconfiguring empty for lntig periods, switch off, defrost,

clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance

4. FEATURES

• Energy saving design, low consumption of power.
• Suitable for long period storing of frozen foodstuffs and freezing fresh foodstuffs.
• Low noise.

5. FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Your safety is the most important thing we concerned!

WARNING

Please read this manual carefully and fully understand before operating your appliance.

OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING- to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons or property:

• 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.
  The appliance shall be disconnected from its power source during service.
• Always operate the unit from a power source of equal voltage, frequency and rating as indicated on the product identification plate.
  Always use a power outlet that is grounded.
• Unplug the power cord when cleaning or when not in use.
• Do not unplug while the unit is operating.
• Do not operate the unit if it is dropped, damaged or showing signs of product malfunction.
  The unit shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
• Please note that the refrigerant does not contain odor.

WARNING

Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an industry-accredited assessment authority, which authorizes their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry, recognized assessment specification.

WARNING

Servicing shall only be performed as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Maintenance and repair requiring the assistance of other skilled personnel shall be carried out under the supervision of the person competent in the use of flammable refrigerants.

If you don't understand something or need help, please contact the dealer services.

This unit uses a flammable refrigerant.

If refrigerant leaks and comes in contact with fire or heating part, it will create harmful gas and there is risk of fire.

Read the USER MANUAL carefully before operation.

Further information is available in the USER MANUAL, SERVICE MANUAL, and the like.

Service personnel are required to carefully read the USER MANUAL and SERVICE MANUAL before operation.

6. INSTALLATION

1.

The refrigerator should not be placed directly in the sunshine or in the vicinity of heat sources such as stove or steam heaters. Do not put the refrigerator in the places where it is subjected to humidity and water drops.

2.

Do not place any object under or behind the refrigerator for proper air circulation, if here is a hanging wall-cabinet, there should be a distance of at least 300mm from the top of refrigerator. It is better to have no hanging object over the refrigerator.

3.

The refrigerator should be set on solid floor. Please turn the two-level feet at the front side of refrigerator to keep la at a level position.

4.

Because of the special design of the refrigerator, it can still operate normally when the ambient temperature is below 10^ or so you only need to connect the season button.

5.

There will be some odor of plastics when the refrigerator is opened. This is normal. Please don't worry about it. You can clean the inner parts of the inside cabinets with warm water and neutral soap or detergent in order to eliminate or lessen the odor. But do not use any solvent or powered abrasive, because they will damage the appearance of the refrigerator.

6.

For personal safety, please properly ground this appliance. Please do not ground this refrigerator with a telephone line, gas pipe, etc.

7. PARTS

1. FREEZER(ICE CREAM)
2. THERMOSTAT KNOB
3. LAMP SWITCH(10W)
4. REFRIGERATOR(VEGETABLE)
5. REFRIGERATOR SHELF

6.COMPRESSORBOX
7. MAGNETIC GASKET
8. RACK-EGG
9. DOOR RAIL

8. BASIC PREPARATION

Before Using

• All parts are well packed in the factory. Please remove the insertions and adhesive tapes for packaging when the packing box is opened. The cabinet shelf can be easily taken off and adjusted up or down according to your needs.

• You can store food only when the temperature in the refrigerator gets sufficiently low. It will take about 3 hours for the refrigerator to get a sufficiently low temperature after initial stating.

• Wipe the appliance inside and outside by using a cloth dampened with warm water and a small amount of detergent.

Storing Food

• Allow hot food and drinks to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator or freezer.

• Place liquid at the front of the refrigerator to avoid freezing. NOTE: be sure not to store bottles of drinks in freezing compartment. Otherwise, the bottles would be frozen cracked.

• Seal food in containers with lids, in plastic wrap or in plastic bags to prevent from drying and mingling of odor.

9. HOW TO USE

Temperature Control

• Point 0 is power off point when the thermostat is set at this, the compressor stops working, the refrigerator is not performed, and the light in the compartment is off. If you want to stop the refrigerator, you should dial the temperature control knob point 0.

• If the temperature control knob from 1-7 is dialed clockwise, the temperature in the refrigerator decreases as the number increases. For urgent need of freezing food of rapid ice-making, the knob to 7, However we suggest the knob is set at position-5 in general use.

To make ice cubes

1.

Fill water into the ice tray to the about 80% capacity.

2.

Slide the ice tray into the freezer compartment.

3.

When you want to make ice cubes rapidly, you should set the thermostat control at 7.

4.

Hold both ends of the ice tray, remove the ice cubes from the tray by twisting it gently. Do not bend the ice tray or it will crack.

Note: When the thermostat is set at 7, the refrigerator room may ice.

Defrosting

1.

Empty freezer.

2.

Set the temperature control to "0".

3.

Remove the frost with the soft cloth.

4.

If the frost is too thick, please use the defroster. Note: Do not use sharp tools.

10. LEVELING THE

1.

When the refrigerator leans to the left, turn the left front foot clockwise.

2.

When the refrigerator leans to the right, turn the right front foot counter

clockwise.

11. HOW TO CLEAN THE

• Exterior

Wipe with a damp sudsy cloth, then dry.

Interior

Wash either compartment with a baking soda solution (two tablespoon of baking soda to about one liter of warm water). Rinse and dry.

Interior parts

Wash compartments shelves etc. with either the baking soda solution or a mild detergent to warm water. Rinse and dry.

Wash with warm sudsy water, rinse thoroughly and dry.

• Compressor

Dust which collects on the compressor may reduce the efficiency of heat radiating. Please clean these parts regularly with soft brush or vacuum cleaner.

Note: please disconnect the plug before cleaning your refrigerator.

12. TROUBLE SHOOTING

SYMPTOMS CHECKS
When the Refrigerator/Freezer it not operating or the food is not sufficient frozen.	-The plug is not properly connected. -The power fuse is turned off. -The temperature control is set too low. -The appliance is exposed to direct sun light or installed near a heater. -The appliance is positioned too close to the wall.
When food is frozen in the refrigerator.	-The temperature control is set too high. -The ambient temperature is too low. -The food is juicy or moist, as this can be easily frozen.
When there is noise from the unit.	-The refrigerator is not installed in a flat, stable place. -The appliance is positioned too close to the wall. -There is any object behind or under the appliance. -It is the sound of the compressor.
A sound like water flowing can be heard.	-This sound is generated by movement of the refrigerant. It is not a malfunction.
Bad odor inside the appliance.	-Seal stored food.

13. WARNING

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliance inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

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.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

DISPOSAL

WARNING!!!

Releasing refrigerant into atmosphere is strictly forbidden!

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.

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