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VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezer Installation and Operation 329688H01 • Rev B • February 2019...
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VWR makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. In no event shall VWR be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising from or related to the use of this manual.
205 lbs (93 kg) 315 lb (142.8 kg) Plug Type NEMA 5-15P NEMA 5-15P NEMA 5-15P Electric Power 115 V/60 Hz 115 V/60 Hz 115 V/60 Hz Rated Current (Amps) 11.6 Defrost Manual Automatic Automatic VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers Models...
Safety Information Your satisfaction and safety are important to VWR and a DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT complete understanding of these units is necessary to attain Before you throw away your old refrigerator or these objectives. freezer: As the user of these products, it is your responsibility to •...
Material Storage Unit or an Explosion Proof Unit. Note: Do not store corrosive materials in this units. Any damage which occurs due to storage of corrosives will not be covered under warranty claims. VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers Laboratory Refrigerators/Freezers...
Use the list below when unpacking to verify that the complete unit has been received. Do not discard packing materials until all is accounted for. The following items are included in the shipment: • Refrigerator/Freezer • Operation Manual Unpacking VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers...
DO NOT use in the presence of flammable or combustible materials or explosive gases. DO NOT use in the presence of pressurized or sealed containers−fire or explosion may result in death. VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers Installation...
1. Place the basket on a firm, flat surface. 2. With the narrow side of the handle clip on the inside of the basket, snap the handle clip to the recessed area in the basket. Installation VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers...
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Tighten screws. 6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove inside screw and install center hinge. VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers Installation...
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MUST move the anti-tip bracket to align with the hinges of the door and install the toe grille support for proper balance. Failure to do so will 13. Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench. result in injury. Installation VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers...
Grip the finger hold near the rear of the snugger and move it to fit your needs. 3. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out. Non-Adjustable Bins on the Door Refrigerator Compartment VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers Installation...
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3. The bottom freezer basket rests on the inside tabs on the drawer slides. 4. Lift the front of the basket and pull forward. 5. Release the pin from the slot to remove the basket. 10 | Installation VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers...
(grounding) wall receptacle (NEMA 5-15R) to minimize the potential of an electrical shock hazard. The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to verify the receptacle is VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers Installation...
Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage. CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. Note: An authorized technician will be needed to Figure 1. Control Knob replace the LED light. 12 | Operation VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers...
Freezer and Temperature Control Temperatures for freezer and refrigerator compartment can be modified independently as desired. After setting the unit to VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers Operation...
“ON” cycle disappear as unit continues to run Fan runs when room temperature Exterior thermostat has activated heater This is normal is below 45°C (113°F) and fan 14 | Troubleshooting VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers...
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cold temperatures. Re-seat or replace the gasket if worn Temperature set too cold Check optimum running temperature Ambient temp too high (above 109ºF or Move the unit to a different location 43ºC) VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers Troubleshooting...
Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach, or other products containing chlorine on stainless steel. Stainless steel can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. A spray-on stainless steel cleaner works best. 16 | Maintenance VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers...
Cleaning Toe Grille (18LCEEVWA) Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grill. Vacuum back side, wipe with cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry. VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers Maintenance...
Customer Service Department at +1 866 984 3766 and have the unit’s model, serial and code numbers available. This information is located on data plates in the interior of the unit. 18 | Ordering Procedures VWR General Purpose Refrigerators and Freezers...
During the first twenty four (24) months from shipment, VWR Inc, through its authorized Dealer or service organizations, will at its option and expense repair or replace any part found to be non-conforming in material or workmanship. VWR Inc reserves the right to use replacement parts, which are used or reconditioned.
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE: VWR International products are backed by a global technical support team ready to support your applications. We offer cold storage accessories, including remote alarms, temperature recorders, and validation services. Visit www.vwr.com or Call: Countries Services North America...
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