Continental Refrigerator 102004 manual

Operation, Inst allation and Instruction Manual for Reach-In and Roll-In Refrigerators, Freezers and W armers A Division of National Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Products, Inc. 539 Dunksferry Road • Bensalem, P A 19020-5908 215-244-1400 • 1-800-523-7138 • Fax: 215-244-9579 www .continentalrefrigerator .com REV :102004[...]

Operators Manual T able of Content s Page Receiving Y our New Model ............................................................................................3 General Information And Important Operating Fact s ....................................................3 Uncrating Y our New Model .........................................................[...]

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RECEIVING YOUR NEW MODEL Congratulations on your recent purchase of continental refrigerator superior food equipment products! When your shipment arrives, please thoroughly examine the shipping crate for any punctures, dents, or signs of rough handling. It is in your best interest to partially remove or open the shipping cont ainer in order to exam[...]

UNCRA TING YOUR NEW MODEL The shipping container should remain on your model as protection against dent s or scratches while transporting it to the actual set-up location. Remove the shipping container only at the last possible moment by following these simple step s: 1. Using a pry bar , pry off and remove crate end bottom st aples. 2. Pry off and[...]

6 Important Note: T o assure sufficient air supply and circulation to the condensing unit, a minimum clearance of 12" above the grill and 3" on each side and back of the cabinet must be provided (see figure 1). If necessary , special venting or air supply ducts must be inst alled by the inst aller for this purpose. Do not at any time obst[...]

7 INST ALLING LEGS AND LEVELING REACH-IN MODELS Y our new reach-in model is supplied with adjustable type legs for leveling purposes. Each single and two section model has four leg mounting holes on its case bottom, and three section models have six leg mounting holes. Legs are packed in the accessory carton from which they must be removed and inst[...]

8 Y our roll-in model comes with one cart ramp per door opening. T o install the ramp(s), simply open the cabinet door and position the ramp slots onto the screws located along the cabinet bottom front. If the door wiper rubs along the ramp to the extreme where the door will not self-close, you will need to adjust the door (see “door adjust- ment[...]

9 INST ALLING CONDENSA TE EV APORA T OR No floor drains or plumbing connections are required since all models use an automatic condensate water evaporating system. All designer line models utilize a unique hot gas condensate water evaporating system which is completely self- contained and no further assembly or maintenance is required (these models[...]

10 REMOV AL OF DOORS AND DOOR ADJUSTMENT During installation, it may become necessary to remove the cabinet doors to facilitate p assage through narrow doorways or hallways. T o remove a door , pry off all hinge covers using a sharp tool or knife (see figure 5). Swing the door to the open-door position (90°) and carefully lift the door upward, rem[...]

REMOV AL OF GRILL T o remove the grill, loosen all four (4) grill mounting screws located on the backside of the grill one or two turns. Simply lift grill up of f of it s mounting screws and out. T o replace the grill, line up the grill mounting screws with the keyhole slots located on the cabinet body , push in on the grill and down. Important not[...]

ST ART -UP PROCEDURE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS T o insure proper operation, your new model must be connected to an individual circuit that can supply the full voltage as st ated on the cabinet serial dat a plate. For correct voltage, power draw , and wire accommodations, check the data on the serial data plate located on the inner right wall of your n[...]

ST ART -UP CHECKLIST After your model has been inst alled, leveled, cleaned, and electrically connected in accordance with this manual, please take the time before st art-up to observe the following precautions to assure trouble free operation: 1. Check that all exposed refrigeration lines are free of severe dents or kinks. 2. Check the condenser f[...]

OPERA TION All cabinets must be given suf ficient time to reach normal operating temperature before placing any food inside. Refrigerators are designed to maintain an ideal cabinet temperature of 38°F to 40°F (3.3°C to 4.4°C) and approximately 2 hours of operation are required to reach this temperature. S tandard freezers are designed to mainta[...]

15 that many degrees by pressing directly on the mylar display towards the left bottom. Once calibration is complete return to normal temperature mode by pressing once again on the mylar display towards the right center . Now , recheck the calibration. Example: the digital display reads 45°F and the internal thermometer reads 40°F so, the digital[...]

16 REFRIGERA T OR SYSTEM AND ADJUSTMENT All self-contained value line and designer line refrigerators are designed and factory set to maintain an average cabinet temperature of 38°F . The temperature control is accessible from the top of the electrical console box located on the cabinet top behind the front grill (see figure 6). If an adjustment i[...]

FREEZER SYSTEM AND ADJUSTMENT All self-contained value line and designer line standard freezers and low-temperature freezers are designed and factory set to maintain an average cabinet temperature of 0° F and -15°F respectively . All freezers are designed for the purpose of holding pre-frozen food and although they are capable of freezing small q[...]

18 FIGURE 8 DEFROST TIMER SETTING W ARMER SYSTEM AND ADJUSTMENT All designer line warming cabinets are designed with an operating range of 90°F to 180°F and factory performance run tested to maintain an average cabinet temperature of 150°F . Always preheat your new warming cabinet to the desired temperature before placing any food into it. T o o[...]

19 EV APORA T OR ASSEMBL Y All value line and designer line refrigerators and freezers have an easily accessible, easily serviceable, performance rated, forced-air evaporator assembly which utilizes a plasticized fin coil for extended life. There are two dif ferent types of evaporator assembly systems used throughout the value line and designer lin[...]

20 PLUG-TYPE,TOP-MOUNT EV APORA TOR ASSEMBL Y The plug-type evaporator system is a unique system in which the evaporator coil and air circulating fans are contained within a concealed plug-type insulated housing, readily accessible on the top of the cabinet and separate from the food storage zone. The entire plug system is fully charged with refrig[...]

21 INTERIOR REACH-IN ACCESSORIES The standard interior accessory p ackage that is supplied from the factory with your new value line and designer line reach-in consists of st andard pilaster strip s with pilaster clips (four (4)clip s per shelf), three (3) epoxy coated shelves per section, and four (4) epoxy coated shelves per section on glass door[...]

22 OPTIONAL INTERIOR ACCESSORIES In addition to the optional heavy-duty pilaster and clip as shown in figure 1 1b, aluminum and stainless steel angle p an slides and universal angle p an slides are available and shown in figure 12. Please consult the price list for additional interior and exterior options and accessories available from the factory [...]

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following safety precautions should be followed when operating any appliances:  Always disconnect the power cord before attempting to work on or clean any equipment.  Disconnect the power cord when the appliance will be idled for a long period of time.  Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as removing any cov[...]

Precautions 1. Never use harsh detergents, cleaners, scouring powders, or chemicals when cleaning your model. 2. S trong bleaches tend to corrode many materials and should never come in contact with st ainless steel. 3. T incture of iodine, or iron should not come in contact with stainless steel. These solutions, which cause stainless steel to disc[...]

If the condenser coil is dirty or blocked, disconnect the power supply to your model and using a stiff brush, brush the dirt from the condenser fins until the condenser is clear from any debris. Using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment may aid in this cleaning process. After cleaning, restore electrical service to your model. P ARTS AND SERVI[...]

26 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Condensing unit will 1.Line Disconnected, Switch Open. 1.Close S tart Or Disconnect Switch. not start - no hum. 2.Fuse Removed Or Blown. 2.Replace Fuse. 3.Overload Protector Blown. 3.Determine Reason And Correct/ Replace. 4.Control “Off” Due T o Cold Location. 4.Relocate C[...]

27 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Condensing unit 1.Overload Protector . 1.See Problem # 3. runs, but short cycles 2.Thermost at. 2.Differential Must Be Widened. on: 3.High Pressure Cut-Out Due T o: 3. (a) V alve Leak. (a) Check Air Supply T o Condenser . (b) Overcharge (b) Evacuate And Re-charge. (c) Air In System (c) Evacuate And Re-charge. 4.[...]

28 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Suction line frosted 1.Overcharge Of Refrigerant. 1.Evacuate And Re-charge. or sweating. 2.Evaporator Fan Not Running. 2.Determine Reason And Correct 3.Expansion V alve S tuck Open 3.Clean V alve, Evacuate And Re-charge. 4.Expansion V alve Superheat T oo Low . 4.Adjust Superheat T o Required Setting. Liquid line[...]

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37 Continent al W arranty Procedure Continentals warranty is 1 year on p art s and labor , and 5 years on the compressor , from the date of original installation on any unit. Please consult the factory before any warranty service work is completed. Exceptions will be made. For example; after hours, you must cont act the factory at 1-800-523-7138 at[...]

38 W arranty Compressor Procedures If the compressor fails within the first (12) months of use or (20) months by the date code on the compressor , an “over-the-counter exchange” must be made through a T ecumseh or Copeland dealer . After the first year the additional (4) year compressor warranty is through Continental Refrigeration, and can be [...]

39 Items NOT Covered Under W arranty: Consult your owner's manual for det ailed information on the following: (p age #'s listed beside each line item). I. Preventative Maintenance A. Dirty Condenser (21-22) B. General Hardware Adjustments 1. Casters/Legs (4-5) 2. Handles 3. Hinges (7) 4. Light Bulb Replacement II. Compressor Failure Due t[...]