EdgeStar Freezer FP430 FP860 User Manual

 
This warranty does not cover use of EdgeStar products in commercial settings.  
Welcome and Thank You  
DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Welcome and thank you for purchasing this EdgeStar portable freezer. We are  
glad you choose us and we take pride in knowing that, like our products, our  
customer service will be just as dependable. Once you complete the easy unit  
set up by following this manual, your portable freezer will provide you years of  
great service.  
All defective product components covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced,  
at EdgeStar’s option, free of charge on a mail-in basis to EdgeStar’s authorized repair  
facility during the first 90 days from the date of original purchase.  
All defective product components covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced,  
at EdgeStar’s option, on a mail-in basis to EdgeStar’s authorized repair facility during the  
time period beginning on the 91st day from the date of original purchase and ending one  
year from the date of original purchase. During this time period, parts will be supplied  
free of charge, but labor charges will apply.  
Please save the original product packaging in case you need to safely transport  
this portable freezer in the future.  
All replacement parts and units will be new, re-manufactured, or refurbished.  
All products and components replaced by EdgeStar under warranty service become the  
property of EdgeStar.  
For your reference…  
Please write down the model and serial number here, as they are  
needed to obtain service for your unit. The two numbers are on the label  
located on the back of your unit. You may also want to staple your  
receipt to this manual. This will provide you with a quick reference as  
these numbers will need to be obtained for possible service under your  
warranty.  
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Contact EdgeStar for troubleshooting assistance and warranty service authorization at 1-  
866-319-5473. Please have your order receipt available to confirm the date of purchase.  
Once an EdgeStar authorized representative has confirmed that your product is eligible  
for warranty service, the product must be returned to our EdgeStar repair facility.  
The purchaser is solely responsible for prepaying all shipping related costs to and from  
the repair facility.  
EdgeStar is not responsible for damage resulting from shipper mishandling or improper  
packaging.  
Do not return defective product to the place of purchase.  
Model Number ______________  
Serial Number _______________  
Date Purchased ______________  
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS  
WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS  
DISTRIBUTORS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,  
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING  
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE  
WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO  
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,  
SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES  
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY  
FROM STATE TO STATE.  
Need Assistance?  
To better serve you, we ask that you do the following before contacting our  
customer service…  
Read this manual: it contains instructions to help you use and maintain  
your portable freezer properly.  
If you received a damaged appliance: please immediately contact the  
dealer that sold you the appliance.  
Read the troubleshooting section: in order to save you time and money  
we ask you to check this section before calling customer service. This  
section will help you solve common problems that might occur. If you do  
require service, our friendly and efficient customer service representatives  
are available online via email at [email protected] or by telephone at  
1-866-319-5473.  
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temperature is too low.  
The freezer is not level.  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Make the freezer level.  
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UNPACKING PARTS AND FEATURES……….................................................4-5  
PROPER LOCATION……………………………………..…………………………....5  
MOVEMENT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS………………………….…..5  
OPERATING YOUR PORTABLE FREEZER..……………………………………6-8  
TEST-RUN……………………………………………………………………………….6  
UNDERSTANDING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING………………..6  
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMNET……………………………………….……………..7  
QUICK FREEZING……………………………………………………………………...7  
FOOD STORAGE……………………………………………………………………….7  
DEFROSTING AND DE-ODERIZING………………………………………………...8  
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND FUNCTIONS..…………………………….8  
Some parts came loose.  
Contact customer  
service representatives  
online via email at  
or by telephone at 1-  
866-319-5473.  
The freezer is noisy.  
The pipes are touching.  
Contact customer  
service representatives  
online via email at  
or by telephone at 1-  
866-319-5473.  
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR PORTABLE FREEZER………………8-9  
TROUBLESHOOTING……………………….………………………………….....9-10  
LIMITED WARRANTY…………………………………………………………....10-11  
LIMITED WARANTY  
This EdgeStar product is warranted to be free from defective workmanship and materials  
for the first year following the date of original purchase. Replacement parts will be  
supplied free of charge for the first year following the date of original purchase. Labor will  
be performed free of charge for the first 90 days following the date of original purchase.  
WHAT IS COVERED:  
This warranty applies to the original purchaser only, and only covers defects in  
workmanship experienced during operation of the product under normal service,  
maintenance, and usage conditions. This warranty applies to the purchase and use of  
this product in residential settings within the United States of America.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
The following limitations apply to the coverage of this warranty:  
Optional accessories, attachments, and appearance items are excluded from warranty  
coverage, as is shipping damage, and any damage caused by improper voltage or any  
other misuse, including abnormal service, handling, or usage.  
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear on parts or replacement of parts  
designed to be replaced, e.g. filters, etc.  
This warranty does not cover service trips to deliver, pick-up, repair, or install the product,  
or to instruct in proper usage of the product.  
Damages or operating problems resulting from abuse, operation outside environmental  
specifications, uses contrary to instructions provided in the owner’s manual, accidents,  
vermin, fire, flood, improper installation, unauthorized service, unauthorized installation  
or modification, or commercial use are excluded from warranty coverage.  
This warranty does not cover labor incurred 91 days or more after the date of original  
purchase.  
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Dirt from the condenser should be cleaned by a qualified technician  
when necessary.  
UNPACKING PARTS AND  
FEATURES  
Your portable freezer is supplied with all the accessories you need to enjoy  
refrigeration almost anywhere. Below is an image of the freezer and its  
respective features.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
The compressor runs for The voltage is not in the  
Switch off the power  
and restart when the  
power is normal.  
1 to 5 minutes and  
stops.  
correct range.  
The refrigerant has  
leaked.  
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Contact customer  
The compressor runs  
but the inner liner does  
not get cold.  
service representatives-  
online via email at  
or by telephone at 1-  
866-319-5473.  
The system is blocked.  
The ice layer on the  
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Defrost.  
evaporator is too thick.  
The door is being opened The door should be  
and closed too  
frequently.  
opened as little as  
possible.  
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The inner liner is very  
cold and the  
The freezer is  
overloaded.  
Remove some products.  
compressor runs  
continuously.  
The condenser is not  
well-ventilated.  
Select a well-ventilated  
place.  
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The temperature sensor- Contact customer  
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tube is out of the  
evaporator or the  
controller is faulty.  
service representatives  
online via email at  
or by telephone at 1-  
866-319-5473.  
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1. Latch  
2. Insulated lid  
3. Wire baskets  
4. Side handle  
5. DC power cord  
6. AC power cord  
7. Drain plug  
The controller is faulty  
(the power indicator is  
not on).  
Contact customer  
service representatives  
online via email at  
or by telephone at 1-  
866-319-5473.  
The compressor does  
not run.  
The thermostat is set too  
high and the ambient  
Use as a freezer.  
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Proper Location  
Defrosting and Deodorizing  
Because this  
unit is  
compressor  
based, ample  
space is  
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Position your portable freezer in a location where there is  
proper air circulation and electrical connections.  
Keep the portable freezer away from heat and direct  
sunlight if possible.  
This portable freezer is suitable for car use and camping  
however, the appliance should not be exposed to rain.  
This portable freezer should not be placed in a built-in or  
recessed area. It is designed to be freestanding.  
The normal operation of the freezer depends on heat  
radiation from the condenser. For the initial use, remove  
all packaging and allow at least 6” of room around the  
freezer.  
When the ice layer on the inner cabinet sides is over 0.2”, the defrosting  
operation should be performed to improve the refrigerating  
efficiency. To do this, follow these steps below:  
Never  
remove ice  
required  
with a sharp  
object or  
screwdriver.  
1. Turn off the power, and remove all items located within  
the chest.  
2. Allow the ice to completely melt.  
around the unit  
to allow it to  
exhaust  
3. Remove the drain plug and drain all water. Once the unit is defrosted and  
all the water has drained out, clean the interior with a soft rag before  
using the unit.  
properly.  
Tip: To remove bad odors place a piece of charcoal in the chest  
Normal Operating Sounds and Functions  
Movement and Installation Instructions  
It is normal to hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant when  
each cooling cycle ends.  
1.  
2.  
Remove all interior and exterior packaging.  
Position the freezer in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep the freezer  
away from direct sunlight, heaters and corrosive gas.  
The surface temperature of the compressor can reach 158-194°F when  
running.  
3.  
4.  
Clean the interior surface with a little bit of lukewarm water and a soft  
cloth.  
The noise emitted by the cooling fan on the condenser is a normal  
function.  
When inserting the AC power-cord into the power socket, make sure  
the power socket is a grounded 115V~AC / 60Hz socket. Also make  
sure that the unit’s grounding prong has not being tampered with.  
It is normal for the fan in the power supply to run all the time.  
Note: When inserting the DC power-cord, make sure the input is a 12V DC /  
24V power source.  
CLEANING YOUR  
PORTABLE FREEZER  
5.  
When moving the freezer, always use both handles to the carry the  
unit as level as possible. This is in order to protect the compressor and  
the sealed system.  
Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning. Clean the inside  
of the cabinet whenever necessary using a solution of warm water and  
baking soda (1 tablespoon to every 2 liters of water). Dry with a soft  
cloth.  
Do not use steel brushes or aggressive detergents to clean the inner  
liner.  
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OPERATING YOUR  
PORTABLE FREEZER  
Temperature Adjustment  
1. When the freezer is plugged in to a power outlet, press the “set” button.  
The LED will display the factory pre-set temperature of 0°F  
2. To adjust the temperature:  
Test-Run  
a. Press the “set” button again  
b. While the LED is flashing, press the “” or “” buttons to reach the  
desired temperature  
c. Once you have reached your desired set temperature, wait until the  
LED stops flashing. The current internal temperature will then be  
displayed. After the LED has stopped flashing, you can check the  
set temperature by pressing the set button again  
DC input power  
When attempting to plug your portable freezer into a standard 12 V socket,  
the unit will not work if socket has a voltage of less than 10.4 V. The unit  
will restart when the voltage is 11.8V or greater.  
When attempting to plug unit into a standard 24 V socket, the unit will not  
work if the socket has a voltage of less than 22.5 V. The unit will restart  
when the voltage is 24.2 V or greater.  
d. To change the preset temperature again repeat steps a., b. and c.  
Note: Do not use the refrigerator-freezer as refrigerator when the ambient  
temperature is lower than 41°F  
UNDERSTANDING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING  
Fast Freeze Mode  
Your portable freezer uses a digital control system for adjusting the thermostat.  
Press the “FF” button to run the freezer on the “Fast Freeze” mode. The Fast  
Freeze mode rapidly cools the unit to -8°F. The freezer will then maintain this  
temperature.  
Note: Do not run the unit on “FF” (fast freeze) for more than four hours, as this  
might adversely affect the refrigeration system.  
Food Storing  
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Fresh foods should not be stored together with frozen foods.  
When the temperature is set below 32°F, do not keep glass-bottled drinks  
such as beer and lemonade, as the bottles might shatter.  
1. SET: Set button – press this to set the desired temperature  
2. Button for increasing the temperature setting +  
3. Button for decreasing the temperature setting –  
4. FF: Fast Freeze button – this function quickly drops the temperature  
5. “Run” indicator: this will be red when the Fast Freeze function is on and  
green when the unit is running normally  
6. “Low” indicator: when the power is too low, this yellow indicator will flash  
7. LED display: shows the temperature in Fahrenheit (°F)  
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