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REFRIGERATOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model No.: REFHB31TB/REFHB31TS

To ensure proper use of this appliance and for your safety,

please read the following instructions completely before

operating this appliance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Parts and features......................................................................1

Important safety instructions...................................................2

Important grounding instructions............................................3

Installation instructions.............................................................4

Operating instructions...............................................................4

Cleaning......................................................................................5

Defrosting...................................................................................5

Power Failure.............................................................................6

Vacation......................................................................................6

Moving the refrigerator............................................................7

Troubleshooting tips..................................................................7

Reversing the door...................................................................9

Replacement of the interior light............................................10

Specifications............................................................................11

Warranty..................................................................................12

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Freezer Room
2. Lamp and temperature control knob
3. Glass shelf
4. Crisper glass cover
5. Vegetable crisper
6. Rod
7. Lamp switch
8. Steel tube

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See Important Grounding Instructions on page 3.

Install or locate this refrigerator only in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.

To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or refrigerator in water
or other liquid.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact
your nearest authorized service facility or call our toll-free customer service
number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

Do not cover or block any openings or air vents on this appliance.

Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this appliance near water. For

example, do not use near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool, or similar locations.

Do not locate this appliance near heat sources or open flames.

10.

Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

11.

Do not place heavy objects or magnet items on top of the refrigerator.

12.

The refrigerant of this product is R600a, which is inflammable. Make sure not to
damage the cooling system during the transportation and installation.

13.

To minimize the risk of possible ignition due to improper service or the use of
incorrect parts, this unit must be serviced by factory authorized personnel only.

!!SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!!

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DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
1.

Take off the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be
removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration
product, check with a qualified disposal company for instructions.

IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire
with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.

WARNING- Improper use of grounding can result in a risk of electric

shock.

1.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.

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 receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord shall be
equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before using the refrigerator for the first time, remove all of the packing

materials, including the foam base and adhesive tape holding accessories in
place.

The refrigerator should be located on a firm, flat surface that is strong enough

to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded.

Choose a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures,

heat sources such as a stove or radiator, or in a moist area. Do not choose a
location where the temperature will go below 55°F as this could cause the
refrigerator to not function properly.

Leave a minimum of ½” between each side of the appliance and the wall. The

top and back of the appliance should have a minimum of 1½” clearance. This
allows for proper air circulation. This appliance is intended to be free-standing
and should not be built-in or placed in a recessed area.

The refrigerator legs must be adjusted during installation in order to function

properly. The leveling legs on the front corners can be adjusted by turning
clockwise to raise the appliance, and counter-clockwise to lower it. Be sure to
have the appliance slope slightly backward to ensure that the door closes
tightly.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Allow refrigerator to stand upright for 4 hours before using.

Plug into a grounded outlet or appropriate extension cord (see Important
Grounding Instructions).

The temperature of the refrigerator can be controlled manually
with the control dial. However, the number shown on the knob
does not directly represent the temperature. Instead, the larger
the number is, the cooler the interior temperature will be.
Change to “0” stops the cooling but does not turn the power off.
Turn the knob to setting 4 for normal use; turn it to setting 5-7 if
a cooler temperature is required or to setting 1-3 when a warmer
temperature is needed.

There should always be some space between food items inside for air
circulation.

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Food should be kept in sealed containers to prevent odors or drying.

Hot food should be cooled down before placing into the appliance to prevent
increase in interior temperature and power consumption. Placing food inside
too soon will impact the performance.

Reducing the frequency of door opening can lower power consumption.

CLEANING

Interior
Clean the interior of the appliance with a mixture of warm water and baking soda,
using about 1 – 2 tablespoons per quart of water. Use a sponge or soft cloth and
be sure to wring excess moisture out before cleaning around the controls.
Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a clean, soft cloth.

Exterior
The exterior surface can be cleaned using warm water and a mild detergent.
Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean, soft cloth.

Door Gasket
The door gasket must be kept clean to ensure a proper seal. Be sure to clean the
gasket frequently, using the method described above.

DEFROSTING

Frost build-up on the walls of the freezer section will increase energy consumption
and reduce the efficiency of the appliance. Defrost the freezer section whenever
the frost reaches a thickness of ¼”.
1.

Remove food and ice cube tray from the refrigerator and freezer compartment.

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If your model has a drip tray, be sure to place it under the freezer compartment
to collect water. It may be necessary to empty the drip tray during the
defrosting process.

Turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet.

The defrosting process can take several hours. Open the door to speed up the

process.

When defrosting is completed, wipe the compartment with a soft cloth to

remove any remaining water.

Reset the refrigerator temperature, following the operating instructions on

page 4.

ATTENTION: Do not use sharp or pointed objects to remove frost or ice from the
surfaces of the freezer compartment. This can cause damage to the compartment
walls and cooling coils, and will void the warranty.

POWER FAILURE

When a power failure occurs, the refrigerator can normally store food for several
hours. Do not put additional food into the appliance during a power failure, and do
not open door. Disconnect the plug from the outlet, and reconnect when the
power has been restored. Always inspect for, and discard, any spoiled or

thawed food in the refrigerator or freezer before resuming use of the

appliance.

VACATION

Before leaving on any vacation, remove food that could spoil while you are gone. If
you plan to be gone for an extended period of time, we recommend that all of the
food should be removed from the appliance and it should be turned off and
unplugged from the outlet. Clean the interior according to the directions provided
in the Cleaning section of this manual, and leave the door open.

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MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR

Turn off the refrigerator and unplug from the outlet.

Remove all food and securely tape down all loose items inside.

Tape the door shut.

Do not lift or pull the door or door handle during transportation.

When moving, the appliance can not be tilted over 45 degrees as possible

damage to the sealed system could occur.

Take care to avoid strong vibration or impact to the appliance.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem

Possible Cause

What to do

Refrigerator does

not operate

·Not plugged in tightly

·Unplug, wait 10 seconds,

then plug in again

·Tripped circuit breaker or

blown fuse

·Replace fuse or reset circuit

breaker

·Problem with electrical

outlet

·Consult with a professional

electrician

Refrigerator seems

too warm/food does

not seem to cool

·Temperature setting may

be too warm

·Lower the temperature

setting

·Door opened too frequently ·This is normal

·Door not closed tightly

·Check to make sure nothing

inside is causing the door to

not close

·Warm weather

·This is normal

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Problem

Possible Cause

What to do

Compressor runs

too long, or cycles

on and off

frequently

·Hot weather

·This is normal

· Door opened too

frequently

·This is normal

·Door not closed tightly

·Check to be sure nothing

inside the refrigerator is

preventing the door from

closing

·Temperature control set at

coldest setting

·Adjust temperature to a

warmer setting

·Large amounts of food

placed in refrigerator

·This is normal

Moisture forms on

the outside of the

appliance

·This is normal during

periods of high humidity

·Wipe the surface dry using

a soft cloth

·The door is slightly open

·Close the door tightly

Moisture forms on

the inside of the

appliance

·This is normal during

periods of high humidity

·This is normal

·Door is opened too long or

too frequently

·Do not open the door too

long or too frequently

Vibration noise

·Refrigerator is on an

uneven surface

·Adjust the leveling legs

·Refrigerator is touching a

wall

·Move the refrigerator

away from the wall

The following are normal conditions that can be encountered during the operation
of this appliance:

•

The flow of refrigerant through the coils can cause a noise.

•

The sides of the appliance may become warm as a result of the cooling
function.

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REVERSING THE DOOR

Top Hinge Cover

Top Hinge Screws

Top Hinge

Freezer Door

Cabinet Plugs

Fridge Door

Middle Plug

Middle Hinge

Fridge Door Plug

10.

Middle Hinge Screws

11.

Leveling Legs

12.

Bottom Hinge Screws

13.

Bottom Hinge

Do not tilt the appliance over 45°when revising the door as possible damage to the

sealed system may occur.

Remove top hinge cover and 3 top hinge screws which are below it. Then
remove top hinge.

Remove Freezer Door

Remove 2 cabinet plugs and 1 door handle plug.

Remove middle hinge screws and middle hinge

Remove the fridge door.

Remove right and left leveling legs.

Remove 3 bottom hinge screws and the bottom hinge.

Install the bottom hinge on the other side of the leveling legs with 3 bottom
hinge screws.

Install right and left leveling legs. There are two holes below the refrigerator to
fit the two leveling legs.

10.

Install the fridge door.

11.

Install the middle hinge on the other side.

12.

Install freezer door and fix the top hinge with 3 top hinge screws and fix the
top hinge cover.

13.

Adjust the leveling legs.

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REPLACEMENT OF INTERIOR LIGHT

Uninstall the cover and replace the light with a screwing light (120V/10W). Refer
to the illustrations and instructions below:

1.

Move the lampshade 1.2~2 inches according to arrow point direction.

Take out the lamp shade.

Rotate and take out the bulb in counterclockwise direction.

Replace bulb and reinstall shade.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model

REFHB31TB/REFHB31TS

Climate

Electric shock protection type

Capacity(cu.ft)

Freezer

0.9

Refrigerator

2.2

Voltage(V)

120

Frequency(Hz)

Current (A)

0.8

Voice (dB)

≤

Energy consumption (kWh/24h)

1.03

Refrigerant

R600A/0.85 oz

Weight

60.9 lbs

Interior temperature (F)

Freezer

≤

-59

Refrigerator

≤

44.96

Unit dimensions (in inches)

Width

19.13

Depth

21.10

Height

32.87

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Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. This is the only express warranty for
this product and is in lieu of any other warranty.

This 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, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or
replace this product at our option.

This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting
from abuse, misuse, neglect including failure to clean product regularly in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed
directions.

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 of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which
case such warranty 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 do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential
damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER.
For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.

CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER

In the U.S. 1.877.395.5109

KEEP THIS NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

Warrantor: Zhongshan Galanz Consumer

Electric Appliances Co., Ltd, Guangdong 528428

KEEP THIS NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Warrantor: Zhongshan Galanz Consumer
Electric Appliances Co., Ltd, Guangdong 528428