This document serves as the operating instructions for the TCL Two-Door Household Refrigerator, models RF436GM1110 and RF436GM1110UK. It provides comprehensive guidance on the refrigerator's features, usage, and maintenance.
Function Description:
The TCL Two-Door Household Refrigerator is designed for household and similar applications, including staff kitchen areas, farmhouses, hotels, motels, residential environments, bed and breakfast establishments, and catering services. It is a computer-intelligent, temperature-controlled, air-cooled, and frost-free appliance. The refrigerator utilizes an environmental-friendly R600a refrigerant and is constructed with materials that are 80% recyclable, ensuring it is CFC-free. It features transparent drawers for easy visibility of stored items and height-adjustable tempered glass refrigeration shelves that are wear-proof, heat-proof, and practical. The concealed condenser with a flat back design contributes to a simple, easy-to-clean, and space-efficient style. The appliance is equipped with an efficient, quiet compressor from an international brand and special case foaming technology, resulting in low noise and low energy consumption, making it suitable for both family and commercial use.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Models: RF436GM1110, RF436GM1110UK
- Climate Type: SN/N/ST/T
- Electric Shock Resistance: I
- Star Sign: **** (4-star freezer rating)
- Total Storage Volume: 390L
- Storage Volume of Freezer: 90L
- Power Type: 220-240V~/50Hz
- Rated Current: 1.95A
- Power Consumption: 0.88kWh/24h
- Lamp Power: 3W
- Weight: 83kg
- Dimension: 703x677x1890 mm
- Refrigerant and Charge Amount: R600a, 68g
- Noise Volume: 42dB(A)
- Operating Ambient Range: 10°C~38°C (for SN, N, ST climate types) or 10°C~43°C (for SN, N, ST, T climate types). Operation outside this range may affect interior temperature.
Usage Features:
The refrigerator's operation is managed via a computer control board with a display panel.
- Initial Power-on: Upon first power-on, the refrigerator defaults to 5°C in the refrigerator compartment and -18°C in the freezer.
- Child Lock Function:
- Activation: If no key operation occurs within 30 seconds, the child lock icon lights up, other characters go out, and the child lock function activates. After 5 minutes, the icon goes out, and the display enters protection mode. Press any key to exit screen saver mode.
- Deactivation: While child lock is on, press and hold "Unlock for 3 seconds" for 3 seconds to deactivate.
- Refrigerator Temperature Adjustment: In the unlocked state, repeatedly press "Temperature Zone / Function" until the refrigeration temperature zone lights up. Then, press "Temperature Adjustment" to cycle through settings from 8°C down to 2°C, then "OF" (refrigeration shutdown), and back to 8°C. Stop key operation for 5 seconds to confirm the setting. "OF" indicates the refrigeration compartment stops cooling.
- Freezer Temperature Adjustment: In the unlocked state, repeatedly press "Temperature Zone / Function" until the freezing temperature zone lights up. Then, press "Temperature Adjustment" to cycle through settings from -15°C down to -24°C, and back to -15°C. Stop key operation for 5 seconds to confirm the setting.
- Quick Cooling Function: In the unlocked state, repeatedly press "Temperature Zone / Function" until the "quick cooling" icon flashes. Stop key operation for 5 seconds to activate. This function automatically exits after 2 hours. During quick cooling, the refrigerator compartment displays 2°C. Opening the refrigerator door for more than 3 minutes will also automatically exit this function.
- Quick Freeze Function: In the unlocked state, repeatedly press "Temperature Zone / Function" until the "Quick Freeze" icon flashes. Stop key operation for 5 seconds to activate. This function automatically exits after 4 hours. During quick freeze, the freezer displays -32°C. Opening the freezer door for more than 3 minutes will automatically exit this function.
- Energy Saving Function: In the unlocked state, repeatedly press "Temperature Zone / Function" until the "energy saving" icon flashes. Stop key operation for 5 seconds to activate. After 10 seconds, the display extinguishes, and the refrigerator enters a low energy consumption state.
- Power-off Memory: The refrigerator retains its working state during a power cut and resumes it upon power restoration.
- Door Alarm: If the refrigerator or freezer door is open for over 1 minute, a buzzer sounds. Pressing any key stops the alarm temporarily, but it will resume after 1 minute if the door remains open. Closing the door stops the alarm.
- Freezer Compartment Temperature Reminder: If the freezer temperature exceeds -12°C, the corresponding temperature area lights up, and the digital area flashes. Press any key to display the current temperature; press again or wait 10 seconds to restore the normal display.
- Display Protection Function: The display enters protection mode and locks automatically after 30 seconds of no key operation. Press any key to exit.
- Food Storage:
- Refrigerating Chamber (2°C-8°C): For short-term storage of items like milk, eggs, and bottled drinks. Vegetables, melons, and fruits should be placed in the fruit and vegetable box to prevent water loss. Cooked foods should be packaged in preservative bags before storage to prevent frosting and energy increase.
- Freezing Chamber (-22°C-15°C): For long-term storage. Fish and meat should be cut into small pieces, packaged separately, and placed in the freezer drawer. Glass or sealed containers with liquid should not be stored in the freezer to avoid bursting. Fresh foods should not be stored with frozen foods. Avoid placing food close to the inside wall to prevent freezing together.
- General Tips: Stored food should not block air duct outlets or return ports. Overheated food and water should be cooled to room temperature before storage.
- Ice-making: Fill the ice-making box with 4/5 water and place it in the freezing chamber. Once frozen, twist the box slightly to separate the ice. Do not bend the box. Wrap the box with a dry cloth when separating ice to avoid frostbite.
- Accessory Disassembly/Assembly:
- Glass Shelf: Adjustable height. Pull outwardly and upwardly to remove.
- Fruit and Vegetable Box: Pull outwardly to remove.
- Freezer Drawer: Pull outwardly and lift upwardly to remove. It is recommended to cut large pieces of meat into smaller pieces before freezing to avoid difficult cutting. Distribute quick-freezing foods uniformly.
- Bottle Pedestal: Lift up slightly to remove. Do not pull forcibly to avoid damage.
Maintenance Features:
- Frequency: It is recommended to maintain the refrigerator once per month.
- Safety First: Always unplug the power plug before cleaning to prevent electric shock.
- Cleaning: Use a wet cloth and neutral detergent (cleanser essence) to wipe off oil contamination and dirt. Then, thoroughly wipe off the detergent.
- Prohibited Cleaners: Do not use alkaline detergent, soap powder, gasoline, alcohol, talcum powder, etc., as these can damage the coatings or plastics.
- External Cleaning: Regularly clean the refrigerator body and clear ground dusts to keep the appliance clean.
- Post-Maintenance Inspections:
- Check for damages to the power line and plug.
- Check for dusts on the power plug.
- Check for abnormal heat on the plug.
- Check if the socket is loose.
- Check if the plug is fully inserted.
- Power Line/Plug Damage: If the power line or plug is damaged or dusty, electric shock or fire may occur.
- Re-plugging: After unplugging, wait 5 minutes before re-plugging.
- Safety Precaution: Do not put hands under the refrigerator to avoid injury.
Non-Failure Phenomena (Normal Operation):
- Fever/Heat on Sides and Spacing Part: Refrigerator pipes (condenser, anti-fog pipes) are on the sides and front for heat dissipation and to prevent condensation.
- Tight/Hard-to-Open Door: Reopening the door immediately after closing can be difficult due to hot air entering and contracting, creating a pressure difference. It becomes easier to open after a while.
- Water Ripple Sound: The refrigerant makes this sound when the compressor starts or stops. Water produced after defrosting also makes this sound.
- "Click" or "Tick" Sound: Shrinkage and swelling of the case can cause this sound, especially when the case is cold or the door is opened.
- Hum Sound: The running compressor makes this sound. It can be louder if the refrigerator is not leveled.
- Condensation or Frosting on Freezer Door/Food Surface: Occurs if ambient temperature/humidity is high, the door is opened for too long, or foods with too much water are not sealed or tightly wrapped.
- Condensation on Built-in Light Surface: The light produces heat, and if the door is open for too long, temperature differences can cause condensation on the light case.
- Condensation and Water Mist on Body: Occurs if ambient humidity is high, causing moisture in the air to gather on the case.
Troubleshooting (Failures and Remedies):
- Refrigerator Not Working / Poor Refrigeration:
- Causes: Power supply connection, exposure to direct sunlight or heat source, insufficient heat dissipation space.
- Remedies: Connect power supply, move to a place without direct sunlight/heat, ensure sufficient space around the refrigerator.
- Foods in Refrigerating Chamber Frozen:
- Causes: Setting temperature too low, foods with too much water too close to the rear wall.
- Remedies: Increase temperature, move watery foods to the door side of the glass shelf.
- Abnormal Sound:
- Causes: Unstable refrigerator bottom, refrigerator too close to the wall, refrigerator touching other objects.
- Remedies: Adjust bottom adjusting leg to stabilize, ensure sufficient space around, remove obstacles.
- Abnormal Odor:
- Causes: Foods not sealed, refrigerator not clean, foods stored for too long.
- Remedies: Seal foods, regularly clean, do not store foods for too long.
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