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USER MANUAL
Before using, please read the operating instructions carefully to
ensure proper application and achieve satisfactory results.
KoolMore 7 cu. ft. Convertible Upright
Freezer/Refrigerator in Stainless Steel
Garage Ready
Models: KM-RUF-7S
CONVERTIBLE
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Contents
Safety ..............................................................................4
Parts List ...........................................................................7
Operation ........................................................................8
Door Right-Left Change ...............................................10
Maintenance ...............................................................13
Troubleshooting ..........................................................15
Warranty ........................................................................16
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Safety
Warning: Risk of Fire / Flammable Materials
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen
areas in shops, oces, and other working environments; farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels,
and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments; catering and similar
non-retail applications.
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 the 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
qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ammable propellant in this appli-
ance.
The appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the appli-
ance.
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 regulations if it uses ammable blowing
gas and refrigerant.
Warning: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
Warning: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
Warning: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
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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 an accessory.
Refrigerant
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the appliance are ammable. Therefore,
when the appliance is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any re source and be recovered by a spe-
cial recovery company with corresponding qualication other than be disposed of by combustion, so
as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
The necessity that, for doors or lids tted 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.
Warning: To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be xed in accordance with the
instructions.
Warning: Connect to potable water supply only. (Suitable for ice making machine)
Warning: To Prevent a Child from Being Entrapped, Keep Out Of Reach Of Children And Not In The
Vicinity Of Freezer (Or Refrigerator). (Suitable for products with locks)
Electricity Related Warnings
• Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the upright freezer. Please rmly grasp
the plug and pull it out from the socket directly.
• Do not damage the power cord under any condition so as to ensure safety use. Do not use when
the power cord is damaged or the plug is worn.
• Worn or damaged power cord should be replaced by manufacturer authorized maintenance sta-
tions.
• The power plug should be rmly contacted with the socket or else res 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 ammable gases. Do not unplug the upright freezer and other electrical
appliances considering that spark may cause a re.
• To ensure safety, it is not recommended to place regulators, rice cookers, microwave ovens and
other appliances on the top of the upright freezer, those recommended by the manufacturer are
not included. Do not use electrical appliances in the food pan.
Related Warnings for Use
• Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the upright freezer, 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 relat-
ed professionals in order to avoid danger.
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• The gaps between upright freezer doors and between doors and upright freezer body are small, be
noted not to put your hand in these areas to prevent from squeezing the nger. Please be gentle
when opening the upright freezer door to avoid falling articles.
• Do not put foods or containers with wet hands in the freezing chamber when the upright freezer is
running, especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite.
• Do not allow children to enter or climb the upright freezer to prevent that children are sealed in the
upright freezer or children are injured by the falling upright freezer.
• Do not spray or wash the upright freezer; do not put the upright freezer in moist places easy to be
splashed with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties of the upright freezer.
• Do not place heavy objects on the top of the upright freezer considering that objects may fall when
opening the door, and accidental injuries might be caused.
• Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not connect the upright freezer to
the power supply within ve minutes to prevent damages to the compressor due to successive
starts.
Warnings Related to Placing Items
• Do not put ammable, explosive, volatile, and highly corrosive items in the upright freezer to pre-
vent damage to the product or re accidents.
• Do not place ammable items near the upright freezer to avoid res.
• This product is a household upright freezer and shall be only suitable for the storage of foods. Ac-
cording to national standards, the household upright freezer shall not be used for other purposes,
such as storage of blood, drugs, or biological products.
• Do not place items such as bottled or sealed containers of uid, such as bottled beers and bever-
ages, in the upright freezer to prevent bursts and other losses.
Warnings for Energy
• Upright freezer might not operate consistently when sited for an extended period of time below
the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the upright freezer appliance is designed.
• The fact that the effervescent drinks should not be stored in food upright 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.
• The need not to exceed the storage time recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of
food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food-upright freezer and frozen-food
storage compartments or cabinets.
• The precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while
defrosting the upright freezer appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of
newspaper.
• The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or
cleaning could shorten the storage life.
• The necessity that, for doors or lids tted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of
children and not in the vicinity of the upright freezer appliance, in order to prevent children from
being locked inside.
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Parts
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Operation
• The low temperature of the upright freezer may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly
used to store frozen foods and making ice.
• The upright freezer is suitable for the storage of meat, sh, shrimp, dumplings, rice balls, and other
foods not to be consumed in the 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.
When the machine is in freezing mode, please cut off the power in time and defrost it manually under
the following two conditions. Defrosting water shall be treated outside the cabinet, and the space
inside shall be cleaned:
When the machine is in freezing mode for a long time, the inner wall of the cabinet will frost, and the
frost will thicken with time, which will affect its cooling effect. In this case, please cut off the power in
time for manual defrosting, clean the inner wall, and then power on to continue using the machine.
When the freezing mode is switched to the refrigeration mode, the temperature inside the cabinet will
rise. In order to avoid a large amount of defrosting water owing out of the box and damaging the
oor and other items, please cut off the power for manual defrosting before putting food in.
Warm reminder: When the machine is in refrigeration mode (including when the freezer mode is
adjusted to refrigeration mode), there will be condensation on the top and bottom of the box. It is
recommended to place packaged food in the top space. When there is more condensation inside the
box, please use a towel to dry it to avoid affecting your normal use.
Temperature Control
• After the upright freezer is powered on, when the temperature control knob rotates clockwise, the
temperature in the freezer will gradually decrease, and when it rotates counterclockwise, the tem-
perature will gradually increase; when the knob is adjusted within the scope of “COOLING,” the box
is a refrigerator; when the knob is adjusted within the scope of “FREEZING,” the box is frozen.
• “OFF” le indicates stop.
• When selecting the refrigeration function, it is recommended that the temperature control knob be
set in the middle of the refrigeration icon area. During refrigeration, there may be water drops on
the inner wall of the liner, which is normal and the refrigerator can be used normally.
Placement
• Before using the upright freezer, remove all packaging materials including bottom cushions and
foam pads and tapes inside the upright freezer, tear off the protective lm on the door and the
upright freezer body.
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• Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the upright freezer in moist or watery
places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating effect.
The upright freezer should be placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground shall be at and
sturdy.
• The top space of the upright freezer shall be greater than 12 inches, and the distances from both
sides and backside shall be more than 4 inches to facilitate heat dissipation.
Start to Use
• The upright freezer shall stay for half an hour before connecting power when it is rstly started.
• The upright freezer shall run 2 to 3 hours before loading fresh or frozen foods; the upright freezer
shall run for more than 4 hours in summer in advance considering that the ambient temperature is
high.
Energy Saving Tips
• The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appli-
ances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them 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 ecient.
• 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.
Leveling Foot
Adjusting procedures:
a. Turn the foot clockwise to raise the upright freezer;
b. Turn the foot counterclockwise to lower the upright
freezer;
c. Adjust the right and left foot based on the proce-
dures above to a horizontal level.
36.7 in
38 in
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Number Name Number Note
1 Right upper hinge 1 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, removed when
the door is reversed, and kept for future use
2 Upper right hinge cover 1 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, removed when
the door is reversed, and kept for future use
3 Hole cover 1 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, still used when
door is reversed
4 Stopper 1 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, still used when
door is reversed
5 Stopper lower hinge 1 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, still used when
door is reversed
6 Leveling foot 1 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, still used when
door is reversed
7 Left upper hinge 1 In the attached plastic bag, take them out for
use when door is reversed
8 Upper left hinge cover 1 In the attached plastic bag, take them out for
use when door is reversed
Door Right-Left Change (Optional)
List of tools to be provided by the user:
• Cross screwdriver
• Thin-blade screwdriver
• Masking tape
Parts to be used for door reverse:
1. Remove all food from door shelves. Fix
the door by tapes.
2. Dismantle hinge hole cap, the upper right
hinge cover, tting screws of upper right
hinge, and remove the upper right hinge.
Please keep the door vertical during the
whole process to avoid falling down.
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3. Remove the door.
4. Dismantle the door stopper, and install it
on the other side.
5. Dismantle the lower hinge and leveling
foot.
6. Install the lowwer hinge on the left side of
the cabinet and the leveling foot on the right
side.
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7. Put the door on the lower hinge vertically, and validate the gas tightness of the door gasket. Take
out the spare upper left hinge and hinge cover from the accessory bag, then install the upper left
hinge by tting screws. Finally, install the hinge cover, and cover the hinge hole cap on the upper right
side.
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Maintenance
Put the door on the lower hinge vertically, and validate the gas tightness of the door gasket. Take out
the spare upper left hinge and hinge cover from the accessory bag, then install the upper left hinge by
tting screws. Finally, install the hinge cover, and cover the hinge hole cap on the upper right side.
Cleaning
Dust behind the upright freezer and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling ef-
fect and energy saving.
Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there are no debris.
Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
The interior of the upright freezer should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor. Please turn off the power
before cleaning the interior, remove all foods, drinks, shelves, drawers, etc.
Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the refrigerator with two tablespoons of baking soda
and a quart of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and
let it dry naturally before turning on the power.
For areas that are dicult to clean in the upright freezer (such as narrow sandwiches, gaps, or cor-
ners), it is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc., and when necessary,
combine with some auxiliary tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacteria accu-
mulation in these areas.
Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors in the interior
of the upright freezer or contaminated food.
Clean the bottle frame, shelves, and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted
detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.
Wipe the outer surface of the upright freezer with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent,
etc., and then wipe dry.
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 alkaline items, which may
damage the cooler surface and interior. Boiling water and organic solvents such as benzene may de-
form or damage plastic parts.
Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to avoid short circuits or affect electri-
cal insulation after immersion.
Please unplug the upright freezer for defrost and cleaning.
Defrost
The upright freezer shall be manually defrosted. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket, open the
door and remove all the food to a cool place. It is recommended to remove the frost by a plastic
scraper, or let the temperature rise naturally until the frost melts. Then wipe away the remaining ice
and water, and plug in the socket for switching on the freezer.
Other mechanical devices or other means shall not be used to accelerate except those recommended
by the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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Stop Using
Power failure: Foods can be preserved for a couple of hours even in summer in case of power failure;
it is recommended to reduce the frequency of opening the door and do not put fresh foods into the
upright freezer.
Long-time nonuse: Please unplug the upright freezer if left unused for a long time for cleaning. Keep
the door open to avoid the bad odor.
Moving: Do not turn upside or vibrate the upright freezer, the carrying angle cannot be greater than
45°. Do not hold the door and hinge when moving this unit.
Continuous operation is recommended when the upright freezer is started. Please do not stop the
upright freezer under normal circumstances so as not to affect the upright freezer’s service life.
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Troubleshooting
Issue Possible Cause and Solution
Not working Ensure the upright freezer is plugged in and connected to power. Check for low
voltage. Verify the temperature control knob is in the correct position. Inspect for
power failure or tripping circuit.
Odor Wrap odorous foods closely. Check for rotten foods. Clean the interior thoroughly.
Long-term
operation of
compressor
It is normal for the compressor to run longer in summer when the ambient
temperature is higher. Avoid putting too much food in the freezer at one time and
do not store hot foods. Minimize frequent door openings. Defrost if there is thick
frost.
Door not closing
properly
Check if the door is blocked by food packages. Ensure there is not too much food.
Verify the freezer is balanced.
Loud noises Ensure the oor is at and the freezer is stable. Check if all accessories are
properly placed.
Diculty opening
door
After refrigeration, pressure differences between the inside and outside of the
freezer can cause temporary diculty in door opening. This is a normal physical
phenomenon.
Overheating on
sidewall
The freezer enclosure may emit heat during operation, especially in summer, due to
condenser radiation. This is normal.
Surface
condensation
Condensation may appear on the exterior surface and door seals when humidity is
high. Wipe with a dry towel.
Airow sound,
buzz, clatter
Refrigerants in the lines will produce normal sounds. Buzzing may occur during
compressor startup or shutdown. The solenoid valve or electric switch valve may
clatter, which is normal and does not affect operation.
The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please call the customer service depart-
ment if the issues are not resolved.
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WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
Koolmore Supply, Inc. extends a limited warranty to the original purchaser, guaranteeing that this Koolmore
product is free from manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of
purchase.
Should you discover any such defect within the warranty period, Koolmore Supply, Inc., reserves the right to
repair or replace the product without charge, or to cover the cost of replacement parts and repair labor needed
to correct defects present at the time of purchase or resulting from regular usage, when the appliance has been
installed, operated, and maintained as per the instructions provided.
At its sole discretion, Koolmore Supply Inc. may decide to replace the product. In such an event, your replace-
ment
appliance will carry the warranty for the remaining term of the original unit's warranty period.
This warranty is valid exclusively to the original purchaser of the product and only applicable within the United
States. The warranty commences from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of the original purchase
date will be required to obtain service under this warranty.
Under this limited warranty, your sole and exclusive remedy will be product repair, as outlined above. All
services must be provided by a Koolmore-designated service company.
To claim warranty or request repair service:
Email support@koolmore.com. Please include your name, address, phone number, warranty repair request,
and a copy of your proof of purchase receipt. Alternatively, visit koolmore.com and use the contact us page. A
Koolmore customer service representative will promptly arrange service for your appliance.
We thank you for choosing Koolmore.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
This limited warranty will not cover:
1. Failure of the product to perform during power failures or interruptions,
or due to inadequate electrical service.
2. Damage incurred during transportation or handling.
3. Damage caused by accidents, vermin, lightning, winds, re, oods, or acts of God.
4. Damage resulting from accidents, alterations, misuse, abuse, improper installation, repair, or maintenance.
This includes using any external device that alters or converts the voltage or frequency of
electricity.
5. Unauthorized product modications, repairs by unauthorized centers, or use of non-approved
replacement parts.
6. Abnormal cleaning and maintenance not aligned with the user's manual.
7. Use of incompatible accessories or components.
8. Any costs associated with repairs or replacements under these excluded circumstances shall be the
responsibility of the consumer.
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