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Warning and caution for safety........
Preparations before use..................
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Operation
Location of food storage...............
Temperature control.................
How to operation..........................
Freezer Compartment...............
Refrigerator Compartment.........
Maintenance
Cleaning...................................
Troubleshooting..............................
Service Center................................
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Installation.................................
Before Use................................
Optimal Food Storage...............
Model
Page
Instruction Manual
HITACHI Refrigerator
Contents
Refrigerant
R600a
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R-V475PT5R-VG475PT5
R-V445PT5R-VG445PT5
R-V405PT5R-VG405PT5
For household use only
TThank you very much for purchasing the HI ACHI refrigerator.
Before installation and usage,please read the user
’
s guide carefully
for the correct usage.
Maintenance work must only be carried out at workshop
by well-trained maintenance worker.
No frost
■ Ground this refrigerator to prevent electric shock
and noise interference. Always ground this
refrigerator and install earth leakage circuit breaker
when using it in places with high humidity or moisture.
(Please consult with a retailer or HITACHI service center.)
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o avoid harm to the use , other persons or damage to propert , please read and
follow the warnings and cautions below and those given throughout this manual.
Window open
An insulation failure due to moisture or when dust
sticks on the power plug, may cause fire.
● This may also cause gas leakage because of pipe rust.
Do not enter in the refrigerator.
falling down, resulting in injury.
■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
■ Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
■ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
● If you happen to damage the refrigerant pipe,
stay away from the refrigerator and avoid
using fire and electrical appliances.
● And, open windows to ventilate and contact retailers or HITACHI service center.
■ Ether, liquid propane gas, solvent, etc. which
volatile cannot be stored in this refrigerator.
● Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
The following warnings and cautions are categorized by the level of possible
harm or damage that may occur from ignoring directions.
The symbols are shown as below clearly showing the significance of directions.
■ This refrigerator uses flammable refrigerants.
The symbol column below states the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
This symbol denotes the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
Do not install the refrigerator in a place exposed to rain.
This may impair electricity insulation and cause electric shock of fire.
Closing gas valve
600
■ Do not use door handles when carrying the refrigerator.
■ Never use the carrying handles to hang
up with a chain hoist or similar machines.
■ When replacing lamps (LED) is required. Please contact your dealer or Hitachi Service Center.
■ On a floor that is easily scratched, do not move
the refrigerator with the wheels of refrigerator.
● The wheels may scratch the floor.
● For a floor that may be easily scratched,
lay a protective mat, etc. .
■ Use the carrying handle when carrying the refrigerator.
● Hold the carrying handles only. If hold door handles, hands may slip and may cause injury.
● Carry the refrigerator by at least 4 persons for safety reasons.
● Carry it with the doors facing upward.
■Before carrying the refrigerator:
1. Take out all food items and ice cubes.
4. Finally carry the refrigerator with the doors facing upward.
● Secure the doors well with adhesive tapes so they do not open.
● If transporting in a vehicle, do not load the refrigerator on
its side. This could damage the compressor.
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2. Lay a protective sheet or cloth to protect the floor from damage
and catch remaining water spilled from the refrigerator.
3. With a large piece of old cloth underneath, tilt the refrigerator
backward to drain water.
Such as old cloth
■ Do not make an impact on the glass-made doors or shelves.
● They are made of tempered glass, however, an excess
impact may be result in breakage and is dangerous.
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■ Keep ventilation openings in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
Please use this refrigerator in a room temperature between 10
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,
4
Do not install the refrigerator where it is exposed to direct sunlight or other heat source.
Install in an atmosphere which is dry or has air ventilation.
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Preparations before Use
Installation
Before Use
Optimal Food Storage
● Above temperatures are the approximate values in the conditions of outside temperature 32㷄㪃㩷the setting of the
refrigerator compartment “Normal”, freezer compartment “Normal” while doors being closed and without food storage.
● Door pocket temperatures may be little higher than above temperatures.
Notice
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Vegetable Compartment 㪋㷄䌾㪎㷄
Vegetable Drawers
●Storage of fruits and vegetables.
Freezer Shelves
●Storage of frozen food and ice
cream ,etc.
Refrigerator Door Pockets
●Storage of packed small
food and drinks such
as juice,milk ,etc.
Chilled case
● For storage meat or fish etc.
Refrigerator Compartment
●Storage of side
dish, desert ,etc.
Refrigerator Shelves
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Refrigerator Door Pockets
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Chilled Case
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Egg tray
● Storage of eggs
(14 eggs)
Movable Twist Ice Tray
●For ice cube storage made by
"Twist Ice Maker"
Freezer Door Pockets
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Freezer Door Pockets
Location of Food Storage
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5 - * * 6 * - 7 2 + , . - / + * 3 /
Chiller case
Door
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Be careful, egg might be frozen if that room temperature is too low.
In this case, please move the egg tray to the lower pocket.
Even if the power plug is plugged in immediately after being unplugged, the compressor will not run for 10 minutes.
However, if the inside is not cold, it will start running in approximately 30 seconds.
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Replace spare parts.
1. Drain pan
1
. Take 2 screws out.
2. Take the middle hook out.
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● This refrigerator, including refrigerant and the heat insulator, is using hydrocarbon (non-fluorocarbon). The hydrocarbon is a material that does not rip up
the ozone
and have very little influence on global warming. It is the global environment concern material).
● R600a refrigerant is flammable. But the refrigerant is being sealed up by the refrigerate circuit, and never leak by usual use. In case of the refrigerate circuit
being damaged by any chance, please avoid the use of fire and electric product, open t
he window and ventilate. Afterwards, please contact Hitachi Service Center.
● Before you request repair, please check the refrigerator well according to page number 6. If it is still abnormal, please contact the retailer of purchase or
the following service center.
● Telephone number is subject to change without notice.
■ This appearance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
■ Children shall not play with the appliance.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance or get in.
Children getting inside may not be able to get out.
■ Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
hazards involved.
Customer Service Center
Hitachi Australia Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 2052, North Ryde NSW 1670
Email: [email protected]
Phone no.: 1800 HITACHI
1800 4482244
Web: www.hitachi.com.au
Monday to Friday business hours 9am – 5pm (AEST)
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