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Upright Freezer

MODEL: MCF232

CONTENTS

1Safety warnings
11Warningggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg 1
12Meanings of safety warning symbolsg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g2
13Electricity related warningsg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g2
14Warnings for usingg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 3
15Warnings for placement g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g3-4
16Warnings for energyg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g4
17Warnings for disposalg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 4

2 Proper use of the refrigerator

21Placementggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg5
22Door handle installation g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 6
23 Levelling feet g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 7
24Door Right-Left Changegggggggggggggggggggggggggg8- 9
25Startingg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 10
26Energysavingtipsg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g10

3 Structure and functions

31Key componentsg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 11
32Functionsg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 12- 13

4 Maintenance and care of the refrigerator

41Overall cleaningg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 14
42Defrostingg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 14
43 Outof operationg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 14

5Trouble shooting
51Trouble shootingg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 15
1 Safety war nings
1.1 War ning

Warning : risk of fire / flammable materials

RECOMMENDATIONSḬ
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.
For EN standard: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduce
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.
F or IEC standards: 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: Risk of fire / flammable materials.
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.
Do not use extension cords or ungroundedḚtwo prongḛadapters
DANGER 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
The refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of electrical supply before attempting the installation of accessory
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are flammable.
Therefore, when the refrigerator is scraped, 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.


1.2 Meaning of safety warning symbols

This is a prohibition symbol.

Any incompliance with instructions marked with
this symbol may result in damage to the product
Prohibition symbol or endanger the personal safety of the user.

This is a warning symbol.

It is required to operate in strict observance of
instructions marked with this symbol; or otherwise
damage to the product or personal injury may be caused.
Warning symbol

This is a cautioning symbol.

Instructions marked with this symbol require special caution.
Insufficient caution may result in slight or moderate injury,
Note symbol or damage to the product.

This manual contains lots of important safety information

which shall be observed by the users.

1.3 Electricity related war nings

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.

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1.4 War nings 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
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.

Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not
connect the refrigerator to power supply within five minutes to prevent
damages to the compressor due to successive starts.

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.

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

1.6 War nings 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.
6)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

1.7 War nings for disposa l

Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are flammable.
Therefore, when the refrigerator is scraped, 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.

When the refrigerator is scraped, disassemble the doors, and remove gasket of door and
shelves; put the doors and shelves in a proper place, so as to prevent trapping of any child.

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.

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2 Proper use of refrigerators
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 levelling if unstable).

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 than10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

Precautions before installation:

Information in the Instruction Manual is only for reference. The physical product may differ.
Before installation and adjusting of accessories, it shall be ensured that the refrigerator is
disconnected from power.
Precautions shall be taken to prevent fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.

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2.2 Door handle installation

precautions shall be taken to prevent fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.

List of tools to be provided by the user

Cross screwdriver

① Screw hole cover ② Screw hole

③ Screw
④ Screw cover

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

Assembly steps
a. Remove the screw hole caps ① from the door, and use cross screwdriver to fix screws ③
into the screw hole② tightly.
b. Assemble the screw hole caps④ on the screw hole of handle.
c. The reverse operation is for disassembly.

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2.3 Levelling feet
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）

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.

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 2.4 Door Right-Left Change
List of tools to be provided by the user

Cross screwdriver Putty knife

thin-blade screwdriver

5/16″
Masking tape
socket and ratchet

1) Power off the refrigerator, and remove all objects from the door trays.
2)Dismantle the screw hole caps ,screws and handle, and remove the plastic screw
hole caps from the other side.please refer to chapter 2.2
3) Dismantle the upper hinge cover, screws and upper hinge, and remove the hole cover from the other side.
unplug the wiring connector on the right side of refrigerator top（①,②,③wiring connector）.

hole cover hinge cover

3)

③
⑥
⑤ 3) ④ ②
①

4)Dismantle the door and right bottom hinge assembly(hinge shaft&adjustable foot&hinge),
disassemble the right bottom hinge assembly,and assemble the hinge shaft and adjustable
foot on the other side of hinge, then assemble the whole hinge assembly on the other side
of refrigerator

hinge shaft

adjustable foot

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5) Remove the door upper cover, install the upper hinge sleeve , door signal line to the other side and install
the door upper cover.
Dismantle the right door stopper,sleeve pipe from the right bottom of door, insert the sleeve pipe
into hinge hole of left bottom of door, and take out left door stopper from the accessory bag,
and assemble it on left bottom of door, the right door stopper could be reserved for future use

door signal line

door upper cover
sleeve pipe

5)

sleeve pipe

stopper

stopper screw 5)

6) Take out the left top hinge , left top hinge cover from accessories package ;
Place the door on bottom hinge ,and mount left top hinge.
Connect signal line terminal ⑤with signal line terminal①, connect signal line terminal ⑥ to the door switch
connect signal line terminal ② with signal line terminal④;
Mount top hinge cover and hole cover.

hinge cover the door switch hole cover

④
⑥ ②
③
⑤
①

7)For the assembly of handle, please refer to chapter 2.2.

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2.5 Starting

Before initial start, keep the refrigerator still for half an hour
before connecting it to power supply.
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.

595mm
Spare enough space for convenient opening of the doors and drawers.
560mm

1042mm

The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will
depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor
135°

1015mm

2.6 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.

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3 Structure and functions

3.1 Key components

Drawer

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

Refrigerator
The refrigerator is suitable for storage of a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages and
other food consumed in the short term.
Cooking foods shall not be put in the refrigerating chamber until cooled to room temperature.
Foods are recommended to be sealed up before putting into the refrigerator.
Freezer
The freezer may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to
store frozen foods and making ice.
The freezing chamber is suitable for storage of meat, fish, rice balls and other foods not to be
consumed in short term.
Chunks of meat are preferably to be divided into small pieces for easy access. Please be noted food
shall be consumed within the shelf time.
The appliance has the function of refrigerator -freezer transition, by operating on display panel,
end-consumers could select refrigerator or freezer in accordance with their requirement.

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3.2 Functions

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

1) Key
A.temperature setting button
B.Fridge/Freezer switch button

2)Temperature icons
①Setting 1: the setting temperature is 8 or -16℃
②Setting 2: the setting temperature is 6 or -18℃
③Setting 3: the setting temperature is 4 or -20℃
④Setting 4: the setting temperature is 3 or -22℃
⑤Setting 5: the setting temperature is 2 or -24℃
⑥setting 6: quick cooling or quick freezing

3)When the fridge power is on:

All temperature icons shine within 3s after power on, for power on at the first time, the default set temperature is -20℃
After that, every time you start the fridge, it will run in accordance with the set temperature before last power off.

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Display of normal running
On the occurrence of a failure, the corresponding icons will give a combined blink：
the error codes and types are shown as follows:
Refrigerator:
Error Code Error Description Display
E1 Temperature sensor of Refrigerator room fail Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E5 Defrosting sensor of Refrigerator room fail Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E6 Communication error Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E7 Ambient temperature sensor fail Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E10 Sticking problem with Button Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time

Freezer:
Error Code Error Description Display
E1 Temperature sensor of Freezer room fail Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E5 Defrosting sensor of Freezer room fail Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E6 Communication error Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time
E7 Ambient temperature sensor fail Icon ” ” & Icon " " shine at same time
E10 Sticking problem with Button Icon ” ” & Icon" " shine at same time

If no failure, the screen displays the setting temperature of the refrigerator room.

Fridge/Freezer conversion
Press the botton for 3 seconds to achieve Fridge/Freezer conversion, the corresponding temperature
icons shine.

Temperature setting
The temperature setting will be changed once you press button( ). Then, the refrigerator

will run according to the new temperature setting after 15s

Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 Setting 5 Setting 6

Quick cooling mode

Enter: under refrigerator mode,press the button( ) until the icon lighten
During quick cooling mode, the refrigerator runs according to the temperatures set at 2℃,and it will exit this
mode automatically after running for 150 minutes or temperature setting or mode setting.

Quick freezing mode

Enter: under freezer mode,press the button( ) until the icon lighten
During quick freeze mode, the freezer runs according to the temperature set at -24℃,it will exit this mode
automatically after running for 24 hours or temperature setting or mode setting.

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4. Maintenance and care of the appliance
4.1 Overall cleaning
Dusts behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling
effect and energy saving. The interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.
Soft towels or sponge dipped in water and non-corrosive neutral detergents are suggested for
cleaning. The freezer of shall be finally cleaned with clean water and dry cloth. Open the door for
natural drying before the power is turned on.
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

detergent
alkaline items clean refrigerator considering that this may
damage the fridge surface and interior.
Do not rinse with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation
properties.

Please unplug the refrigerator for defrost and cleaning.

42 Defrosting
The refrigerator is made based on the air-cooling principle and thus has automatic
defrosting function. Frost formed due to change of season or temperature may also
be manually removed by disconnection of the appliance from power supply
or by wiping with a dry towel.

43 Out of operation

Power failure: In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, foods inside the appliance can be kept for
several hours; during the power failure, the times of door opening shall be reduced, and no more fresh
food shall be put into the appliance.
Long-time nonuse: The appliance shall be unplugged and then cleaned; then the doors are left open
to prevent odor.

Moving: Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects inside out, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder,
freezing chamber drawers and etc. with tape, and tighten the leveling feet; close the doors and fix them
with tape. During moving, the appliance shall not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be vibrated;
the inclination during movement shall be no more than 45°.

The appliance shall run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of
the appliance shall not be interrupted;otherwise the service life may be impaired


5 Trouble shooting
5.1You may try to solve the following simple problems by yourself.
If them cannot be solved, please contact the after-sales department.

Check whether the appliance is connected to power or

whether the plug is in well contact
Failed operation
Check whether the voltage is too low
Check whether there is a power failure or partial circuits have tripped

Odorous foods shall be tightly wrapped

Odor Check whether there is any rotten food
Clean the inside of the refrigerator

Long operation of the refrigerator is normal in summer

Long-time operation when the ambient temperature is high
of the compressor It is not suggestible having too much food in the appliance at the same time
Food shall get cool before being put into the appliance
The doors are opened too frequently

Doors cannot be The door is stuck by food packages Too much food is placed
properly closed The refrigerator is tilted

Check whether the floor is level and whether the refrigerator is placed stably
Loud noise
Check whether accessories are placed at proper locations

Remove foreign matters on the door seal

Door seal fails to Heat the door seal and then cool it for restoration
be tight (or blow it with an electrical drier or use a hot towel for heating)

There is too much food in the chamber or food stored contains

Water pan overflows too much water,resulting in heavy defrosting
The doors are not closed properly, resulting in frosting due to entry
of air and increased water due to defrosting

Heat dissipation of the built-in condenser via the housing, which is normal
When housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature,
Hot housing storage of too much food or shutdown of the compressor is shut down,
provide sound ventilation to facilitate heat dissipation

Condensation on the exterior surface and door seals of the refrigerator

Surface condensation is normal when the ambient humidity is too high. Just wipe the condensate
with a clean towel.
Buzz: The compressor may produce buzzes during operation, and the
buzzes are loud particularly upon start or stop. This is normal.
Abnormal noise
Creak: Refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance may produce creak,
which is normal.

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