FRIGIDAIRE EFMIS9000 2.6 Cu.Ft. 73 L Beverage Center User Manual
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Before you use your refrigerator, please read this owner’s manual carefully.Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this owner’s manual.
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 appliance must be correctly installed and connected to the power supply in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used.. (See: “Installing Your Beverage And Wine Center”).
- The main power supply must be properly grounded.
- This refrigerator must be positioned so that the plug is accessible. Never unplug you unit often by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
- Do not use an extension cord as this can negatively affect the performance of the unit.
- When transporting the refrigerator, keep the unit in the upright position. Do not tilt the appliance beyond 45° or place the unit in upside down position. Do not tip over.
- Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the appliance operates, especially not with wet hands, because the skin may stick to the cold surfaces.
- It is recommended that the refrigerator is positioned away from any combustible sources such as gas, petrol, alcohol, lacquer and banana oil, etc. The aforementioned objects should not be stored in the refrigerator under any circumstances.
- If the unit fails to cool properly, dispose of spoiled food as needed.
- Unplug your unit before cleaning or before making any repairs. NOTE: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified technician perform the service. Repairs made by non-qualified personnel will void the warranty.
- Do not defrost the appliance with other electric devices (hair dryer etc.) and never scrape the ice or frost layer with sharp tools.Warning: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
- The rating plate is inside the appliance or outside on the rear or side wall.
- 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.
- Do not run cord over carpeting or other heat insulators. Do not cover the cord. Keep cord away from traffic areas, and do not submerge in water. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length, the plug or the connector end.
- Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
- WARNING--Do not use the flame or catch the fire near the unit.
- DANGER-Risk of fire or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. To Be Repaired Only By Trained Service Personnel. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing.
- CAUTION –Risk of fire or Explosion. Dispose Of Property In Accordance With Federal Or Local Regulations. Flammable Refrigerant Used.
- CAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Consult Repair Manual/Owner’s Guide Before Attempting To Service This Product. All Safety Precautions Must be Followed.
- CAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion Due To Puncture Of Refrigerant Tubing; Follow Handling Instructions Carefully. Flammable Refrigerant Used.
Staple your receipt to your manual.You will need it to obtain warranty service.
Parts and Features
- Interior Light
- Glass Shelves (1)
- Bclak Wire Shelf (2)
- Adjustable Leveling Legs
- Touch Control Panel
- Tinted Double Pane Glass Door
- Drip Tray in Back (not shown)
Installing Your Beverage And Wine Center
Unpacking Your Beverage And Wine Center
- Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the beverage and wine center accessories inside and outside.
- Inspect and remove any remaining packing, tape or printed materials before powering on the beverage and wine center.
Leveling Your Beverage And Wine Center
- Your beverage and wine center has two leveling legs which are located in the front corners. After properly placing your beverage and wine center in its final position, you can level your beverage and wine center.
- Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to lower your beverage and wine center or by turning them counterclockwise to raise your beverage and wine center. The beverage and wine center door will close more easily when the two front leveling legs are extended slightly.
Proper Air Circulation
- To ensure that your beverage and wine center works at themaximum efficiency it was designed for, you should install it in a location where there is proper air circulation and electrical connections.
- The following are recommended clearances around the beverage center:Sides……………2″ (50mm)Top………………..2″ (50mm)Back………………2″ (50mm)
- Do not over fill your beverage and wine center for proper cooling.Note: If your beverage and wine center has been tilted for any reason, wait 24 hours before plugging it in.
Drip Tray
WARNING: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT – SHOCK HAZARD
Electrical Requirement
- Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the beverage and wine center.
- Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting off the third grounding prong in order to accommodate a two prong outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the beverage and wine center and may result in shock hazard.
Installation Limitations
- Do not install your beverage and wine center in any location not properly insulated or heated (e.g., garage etc.). Your beverage and wine center was not designed to operate in ambient temperature settings below 55˚ Fahrenheit.
- Select a suitable location for the beverage and wine center on a hard even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source (e.g., radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances, etc.). Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs located on the front and rear bottom corners of the beverage and wine center.
- Your beverage and wine center is designed for freestanding installation only. It is not designed for built-in application.Note: This unit is for indoor use only.
Use of Extension Cord
- Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
Using Your Beverage Center
StartupConnect the power cord to a standard wall outlet. Do not use a GEO outlet to connect the unit (see page 4). After connection, you will immediately hear a short beep.
Temperature – Adjustable Thermostat ControlThe default temperature is 43°F. Use the 
and 
buttons to set the desired temperature between the range of 40°F – 61°F.The display will flash while the temperature is being set. After a few seconds, it will revert to its current internal temperature reading The digital display readine:7ill adjust as the unit cools. While the unit is adjusting to the new setting, press the or buttons to view the selected temperature setting.If there is a power outage. the unit will revert to the last temperature setting once power is restored.
Loading BeveragesWhen first loading the beverage center to full capacity, we recommend the following steps to effectively cool a large number of beverages.
- Use the Adjustable Thermostat Control to set the temperature to 43°F (also the default temperature).
- Allow the beverage center to cool for a minimum of two hours.
- Load the beverages. To achieve maximum capacity, refer to the loading diagrams.
- After initially filling with beverages, the internal temperature will rise as indicated on the display.
- Once the beverage center has cooled the beverages to 43°F, use the Adjustable Thermostat Control to select a desired cooler internal temperature (lowest temperature setting is 40°F).
- Allow several hours for the beverage center to cool to the desired lower temperature.Note: It is normal for temperature variances to occur inside the unit, and areas near the door will have slightly warmer temperatures.
Shelving (See Fig. #2)
To remove or replace a full-width slide-out shelf:
- Gently tilt the shelf up and slide forward until the shelf has been completely removed.
- To replace the shelf, gently slide the shelf back.
Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear
- Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.
- Compressor makes operational sounds when cycling on and off.
Proper Beverage And Wine Center Care & Cleaning
Cleaning and Maintenance
Warning:To avoid electric shock, always unplug your beverage and wine center before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or njury.
Caution:Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.
General:
- Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your beverage center.
- Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
- Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your beverage and wine center.
Door Gaskets:
- Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.
- Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and ensure a good seal.
Defrosting Your Beverage And Wine Center
Your beverage and wine center is designed with a manual defrost system. The beverage and wine center surfaces will defrost, when the unit is unplug. Water from the unit is disposed of automatically, by means of being channeled onto a drip tray located on the compressor. Heat transfer from the compressor causes this water to evaporate.
Power Interruptions
- Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet.
- The unit will revert to the factory setting of 46ºF after any power outage. Reset your temperature selection.
Vacation and Moving Care
- For long vacations or absences, empty contents from beverage and wine center, unplug the unit and clean the beverage and wine center and door gaskets according to “General cleaning” section. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside. When moving, always move the beverage and wine center vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to the sealed system could occur.
Troubleshooting
Control Panel does not respond
- Check if control panel is on.
is on.Beverage And Wine Center Does Not Operate
- Check if beverage and wine center is plugged in.
- Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker.
- Check if power pad is on.
Temperature appears too warm
- Frequent door openings.
- Allow time for recently added beverages to reach proper temperature.
- Check gaskets for proper seal.
- Adjust temperature control to cooler setting
Temperature is too cold
- If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust.
Beverage And Wine Center runs too frequently
- This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days.
- Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.
- Check gasket for proper seal.
- Check to see if doors are completely closed.
Moisture build up on interior or exterior of the beverage center
- This is normal during high humidity periods.
- Prolonged or frequent door openings.
- Check door gaskets for proper seal.
Beverage And Wine Center door does not shut properly
- Level the beverage and wine center.
- Check for blockages.
| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Model No. | EFMIS9000 |
| CAPACITY OF CHEST FREEZER IN CU FT | 2.6 |
| TEMPERATURE CONTROL TYPE | GLASS AND WIRE |
| TEMPERATURE RANGE | 40 ~61 ( 4 ~ 16 ) |
| DEPTH (LESS DOOR) (IN): | 17.06 |
| DEPTH WITH DOOR OPEN 90 DEGREES (IN)： | 34.56 |
| HEIGHT TO TOP OF DOOR HINGE (IN.)： | 25.31 |
| PRODUCT WIDTH (IN) : | 17.5 |
| PRODUCT DEPTH (IN.) : | 19.33 |
| PRODUCT HEIGHT (IN.) : | 25 |
To make a warranty claim, do not return this product to the store. Please email sumoracurtiscs.com or call 1-800-968-9853.
1 Year WarrantyThis product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. Prior to a replacement being sent, the product must be rendered inoperable or returned to us.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions., or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as on the specified rating on the label (e.g., 120V-60Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
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