This document is the owner's manual for the Bull Premium Double Drawer Outdoor Rated Refrigerator, Model #17400. It provides essential information for installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and warranty.
Function Description:
The Bull Premium Double Drawer Outdoor Rated Refrigerator, Model #17400, is a specialized refrigeration unit designed for both built-in and free-standing use in outdoor environments. Its primary function is to store items at controlled temperatures within its two drawers. The "outdoor rated" designation indicates its suitability for use in external settings, where it can withstand varying ambient conditions. The double-drawer design allows for organized storage and potentially different temperature zones or easy access to specific items.
Important Technical Specifications:
While the manual doesn't list all technical specifications in a single consolidated section, key details can be extracted:
- Model Number: 17400
- Type: Premium Double Drawer Outdoor Rated Refrigerator
- Electrical Requirements: Standard 115/120 Volt AC~60Hz, three-prong grounded electrical outlet.
- Rated Voltage: AC 115V/1PH/60HZ
- Rated Current: 1.3 A
- Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size: 1.3 amperes
- Refrigerant: R600a, with a charge of 0.88 Ounce. This indicates the use of a flammable refrigerant, requiring careful handling and adherence to safety instructions.
- Designed Pressure: High Side: 220 PSI, Low Side: 43 PSI.
- Ambient Temperature Range for Operation: Recommended between 50°F (10°C) and 109.4°F (43°C). Operating outside this range may affect performance.
- Installation Type: Designed for both built-in or free-standing use. For built-in applications, the front grill must not be obstructed, and no air space is required for the top, side, or rear.
- Safety Certifications: ETL Listed, Intertek 4008961 US, Conforms to UL STD. 60335-1 & 60335-2-24, Certified to CSA STD.C22.2# NO. 60335-1 & 60335-2-24.
- Leveling: Equipped with four adjustable leveling feet for proper positioning on uneven surfaces.
- Anti-Tip Bracket: Includes an Anti-Tip Bracket kit that must be installed to prevent tip-over due to abnormal use or improper loading, especially if double stacking units (though the manual warns against this for personal injury).
Usage Features:
The refrigerator offers several user-friendly features for operation and control:
- Control Panel: Located on the front of the unit, it includes buttons for:
- Power ON/OFF (press and hold).
- Control Panel Lock/Unlock (press and hold simultaneously).
- Interior Light ON/OFF.
- Temperature Display.
- Increase Set Temperature (1°F with each push).
- Decrease Set Temperature (1°F with each push).
- Alter Temperature Display to Fahrenheit or Celsius (press and hold simultaneously).
- Temperature Control: Allows users to set and adjust the desired internal temperature.
- Drawer Handles: User-installable with provided screws, designed to line up straight to the drawer.
- Child Entrapment Prevention: Instructions advise removing doors/drawers and leaving shelves in place when discarding the unit to prevent children from easily climbing inside.
- Energy Saving Tips: Recommendations include locating the unit in the coolest area away from heat and direct sunlight, ensuring adequate ventilation, minimizing door openings, allowing hot foods to cool before placement, proper food wrapping, avoiding lining shelves, and organizing items.
Maintenance Features:
The manual outlines a comprehensive care and maintenance regimen to ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life:
- Periodic Cleaning: Regular cleaning and proper maintenance are crucial. Intervals may need to be shortened with pets or other special considerations.
- Exterior Cleaning (Stainless Steel Model):
- Warns against discoloration from chlorine gas, pool chemicals, salt water, or bleach.
- Recommends cleaning with a high-quality, all-in-one stainless steel cleaner/polish monthly (or weekly for some installations) to remove surface contamination and prevent rust.
- Crucially, it advises against using steel wool pads or cleaners not specifically intended for stainless steel (e.g., glass, tile, counter cleansers).
- For discoloration or rust, suggests cleaning quickly with Bon-Ami or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser and a non-abrasive cloth, always cleaning in the direction of the grain, and finishing with a high-quality stainless steel cleaner/polish.
- Warns that abrasive pads like Scotchbrite will blur the graining in the stainless steel.
- Emphasizes that rust allowed to linger can penetrate the surface and become impossible to remove.
- Power Failure Management: Advises minimizing door openings during short power failures. For longer outages, users should take steps to protect contents.
- Vacation Time:
- Short Vacations (less than three weeks): Leave the appliance operating.
- Long Vacations (several months): Remove all items, turn off the appliance, clean and dry the interior thoroughly, and leave the door slightly open to prevent odor and mold growth.
- Moving the Appliance: Instructions include removing all items, taping down loose items/shelves, turning up adjustable legs, taping the door shut, and securing the appliance upright with a blanket or similar item during transport.
- Troubleshooting Guide: Provides a table of common problems, possible causes, and remedies, empowering users to resolve minor issues without professional service. Examples include issues with power, cooling, frequent cycling, noise, drawer closing, and temperature alarms.
- Replacement Parts: Instructions on how to order replacement parts, emphasizing the need for the model and serial number. A parts list and illustration are provided for easy identification.
- Warranty Information: Details the limited warranty policy, including coverage periods for different components, exclusions (e.g., improper installation, misuse, normal wear and tear), remedies (repair, replacement, or refund), and how to obtain warranty service. It explicitly states that using non-factory authorized parts will void the warranty and may be dangerous.