Hisense HRCD640TBW 640L PureFlex French Door Dark Stainless Steel

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PureFlex French Door Dark Stainless Steel 640L HRCD640TBW Product Manual

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USER’S OPERATION MANUAL
Before operating this unit, please read this manual
thoroughly, and retain for future reference.
HRCD640TBW
HRCD640TSW
EN
English
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Contents
Thank you for choosing Hisense. We are sure you will find your new refrigerator a
pleasure to use. However, before you use the appliance, we recommend that you
carefully read the instructions, which provide details about installing and using
the product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Safety and warning information ......................................................................................................................01
Installing your new appliance.............................................................................................................................13
Description of the appliance ...............................................................................................................................17
Display controls.............................................................................................................................................................18
Connecting your refrigerator to Wi-Fi...........................................................................................................22
Using your appliance ..............................................................................................................................................24
Cleaning and care.....................................................................................................................................................27
Helpful hints and tips ...............................................................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................31
Disposal of the appliance ....................................................................................................................................35
Suggestion of using the appliance................................................................................................................36
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For your safety and correct usage before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual carefully,
including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all
people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save these instructions and
be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or
sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life, will be
properly informed on its usage and safety notices. For the
safety of life and property, keep the precautions of these
user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by omission.
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Safety and warning information
According to EN standard
This appliance 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 hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
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Safety and warning information
According to IEC standard
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 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.
Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk
of suffocation.
If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of
the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the
appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent
children playing from suffering an electric shock or
from closing themselves inside it.
If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch)
on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock
unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will
prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
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WARNING
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as 1.staff kitchen areas in
shops, offices and other working environments; 2.farm
houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
1. bed and breakfast type environments;
2. catering and similar non-retail applications.
WARNING
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
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General safety
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Safety and warning information
Warning: Risk of fire / flammable materials
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General safety
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Safety and warning information
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
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are
flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so
only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not
expose to flame.
WARNING
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are
flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so
only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not
expose to flame.
WARNING
When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or damaged.
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WARNING
The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the
user! If the illuminating lamps is damaged, contact the
customer helpline for assistance. This warning is only
for refrigerators that contain illuminating lamps.
Replacing the illuminating lamps
WARNING
Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or
portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
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Safety and warning information
General safety
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within
the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas
with a high level of environmental compatibility, which
is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and
installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit becomes
damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
Refrigerant
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WARNING
Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the
insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of
professionally as they may cause eye injuries or
ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is
not damage prior to proper disposal.
WARNING
Risk of fire / flammable materials If the refrigerant
circuit should be damaged:
1. Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
2. Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the
appliance is situated.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may
cause a short circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.
Refrigerant
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Safety and warning information
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1. The power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or
damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may
overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can access the main plug of the
appliance.
4. Do not pull the main cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the
power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance without the
interior lighting lamp cover.
7. The fridge is only applied with power supply of single
phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If
fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large
that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety
sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator
of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must
employ a special power socket instead of common
one with other electric appliances. Its plug must
match the socket with ground wire.
Electrical safety
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Safety and warning information
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Safety and warning information
Do not store flammable gases or liquids in the appliance,
There is a risk of an explosion.
Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance
(e.g.electric ice cream makers,mixers etc.).
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains
socket, do not pull on the cable.
Do not place hot items near the plastic components of
this appliance.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as
a built-in appliance.
Do not place food products directly against the air outlet
on the rear wall.
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the
frozen food manufacturers instructions.
The appliances manufacturers storage
recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to
relevant instructions for storage.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the
appliance.
Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the freezer compartment.
Daily use
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Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
Keep burning candles, lamps and other items with naked
flames away from the appliance so that do not set the
appliance on fire.
The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or
beverages in normal household as explained in this
instruction booklet. The appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet,as this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Never use the base, drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as
supports.
Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed
out.
Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from
the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth
and lips.
To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the
appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much
food in the crisper drawers.
Food needs to be packed into bags before it is put into the
refrigerator. Liquids need to be stored in bottles or capped
containers in order to avoid a spill, as the design structure
of the product is not easy to clean.
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Safety and warning information
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Safety and warning information
Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam
cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive
cleansers.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the
appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
Water dispenser cleaning: Clean water tank if it has not
been used for 48h. Flush the water system connected to a
water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
Caution! Care and cleaning
In order to sense the temperature and humidity near the
appliance and make the appliance run better, add
temperature and humidity sensor outside the box of
appliance.
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For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions
given in this manual. Unpack the appliance and check if
there are damages on it.
Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report
possible damages immediately to the place you bought it.
In this case retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting
the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the
compressor.
Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance,
lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient
ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the back of the product should not be
too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm
parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of fire,
follow the instructions relevant to installation.
The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or
cookers.
Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance.
Transmitting frequency band(s) and max allowed
transmitting power in the operating frequency band(s):
2400-2483.5MHz, less than or equal to 20dbm.
This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your
body.
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Safety and warning information
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Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by qualified electrician or
competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Service
Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used:
1. If the appliance is Frost Free.
2. If the appliance contains freezer compartment.
Queensland service notes: In Queensland, the Authorized
Service Person Must hold a Gas Work Authorization for
hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs
which involve removal of covers.
Service
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
unload refrigerating appliances. (This clause applies
only to the EU region.)
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Safety and warning information
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Installing your new appliance
Before using the appliance for the first
time, you should be aware of the
following tips.
In order to improve efficiency of the
cooling system and save energy, it is
necessary to maintain good
ventilation around the appliance for
the dissipation of heat. For this
reason, sufficient clear space should
be available around the refrigerator.
Suggest:
It is advisable for there to be at least
2''(50mm) of space from the back to
the wall, at least 1/2''(12mm) from its
top, at least 1/2''(12mm) from its side
to the wall and a clear space upfront
to allow the door to open 125°. See in
follow diagrams.
Ventilation of appliance
Stand your appliance in a dry place to
avoid high moisture damage. Keep the
appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or
frost. Stand the appliance away from
heat sources such as stoves, fires or
heaters.
This appliance performs well in the
climate class from SN to T. It may not
work properly if being left at a
temperature above or below the
indicated range for a long period.
Note
Ambient temperature
+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+16°C to +38°C
+16°C to +43°C
Climate class
SN
N
ST
T
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Relevant information (mm)
W D H W1 W2 D1 D2
914 730 1790 908 1474 610 1108
W3
996
W1
W
D
D2
D1
W3
W2
125°
125°
B
C
C
1/2''(12mm)
A
>
2''(50mm)
B
>
1/2''(12mm)
C
>
A
H
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For sufficient leveling and air
circulating in the lower rear section of
the appliance, the bottom feet may
need to be adjusted. You can adjust
them manually by hand or by using a
suitable spanner.
To allow the doors to self-close, tilt
back the top backwards at about
15mm by turning the adjustable
feet.
Whenever you want to move the
appliance, remember to turn the feet
back up, so that the appliance can
roll freely. Reinstall the appliance
when relocating.
Leveling of appliance(if needed)
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Installing your new appliance
For proper installation, this
refrigerator must be placed on a
level surface of hard material
that is the same height as the
rest of the flooring. This surface
should be strong enough to
support a fully loaded
refrigerator.
The rollers, which are not castors,
should be only used for forward
or backward movement. Moving
the refrigerator sideways may
damage your floor and the
rollers.
It is advisable to adjust both the
bottom feets until they touch the
ground after placing the
refrigerator.
Warning
Adjustable bottom feet
Rearroller
Front roller
10-15mm
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Installing your new appliance
Door Removal (if needed)
In case your home access door is too
narrow for the refrigerator to pass
through, remove the doors.
Tools you will need(Not provided):
3. Remove the screws(6) fixed on the
upper hinges with a wrench(5/16'', 8mm)
and the ground screw(7) attached to
the hinge with phillips(+) screwdriver.
Remove the upper left and right door
hinges(8).
2. Separate the two connectors on the
left side door. To remove the wire
connector, press the top of the
connector(2) and separate it from the
other one. To remove the water coupler
from the hinge, twist and pull the clip(3)
from the coupler. Remove the water
line(4) while pressing the movable
part(5) of the water line coupler.
1. With the door closed, remove the 3
screws holding the top covers (1) with
philips(+) screwdriver, and then remove
the top cover.
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Disconnect power before removing
doors.
Reconnect ground wire before
operating.
Failure to do so could result in
death or electric shock.
Warning
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4
Allen Wrench
(5/32'', 4mm)
Philips Screwdriver
Wrench
(5/16'', 8mm)
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5. Remove the screws(9) fixed on the
middle hinges with a allen wrench(5/32'',
4mm) . Remove the middle left and right
hinges(10).
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To reattach the doors after you moved
the appliance to its final location,
assemble the parts in reverse order.
Re-assemlbing the doors
4. Use both hands to open the door
more than 90°. Lift it up and take it off.
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Description of the appliance
01. Wi-Fi module
02. Refrigerator top LED lights
03. Refrigerator door racks
04. Full-size glass shelf
05. Half-size glass shelf
06. Refrigerator side LED lights
07. Vertical Baffle Part
08. Crisper cover
09. Fruit & Vegetable crisper
10. Freezer top LED light
11. Auto ice makers
12. Ice storage boxes
13. Serving trays
14. Freezer middle drawer
15. Lower drawers
16. Freezer door racks
17. Foldable glass shelf
18. Water tank
19. Cool fresh box
20. Convertible compartment top LED light
21. Convertible compartment middle drawer
22. Leveling legs
View of the appliance
Due to constant development of our products, your refrigerator may be
slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and usage
remain the same.
To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves,
drawers on their original position as the illustration above.
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Display controls
When the appliance is powered on, all
icons on the display panel will be lit for 3
seconds. All the icons will go off on the
condition of all buttons untouched and
all doors closed for one minute.
Caution!
The temperature only means the
average temperature of the whole
refrigerator cabinet. Temperatures
inside each compartment may vary
from those displayed on the panel,
depending on how much food stored
and where the refrigerator is placed. In
addition, the actual temperature from
higher room and lower room will be
different.
Child Lock and Door Alarm
Our product has one control panel which is installed on the refrigerator door.
Use your appliance according to the following control guidelines.
This icon indicates two functions:
1. Child Lock
Press and hold "Alarm" for 3 seconds to
lock the whole Control Panel including
dispenser function. If Control panel is
locked, the icon " " will be on, and
none of the buttons on the Control
panel work. To unlock the Control panel,
please press and hold "Alarm" for 3
seconds again.
2. Door Alarm
If the door is opened for longer than 1
minutes, the " " icon will be illuminated
and an alarm will sound to alert you.
The alarm will sound 5 times every
minute in the first and second minutes.
Starting from the third minute, the
alarm will sound once per second.
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If the door opening alarm buzzes for a
long time, the buzzer will stop after
opening the door for 10min. Press the
"Alarm" button to cancel the alarm
sound. All doors are closed, and the
door opening alarm is released" "
icon goes off.
Ice Off
You can touch "Ice Off" button to
control the ice maker. When the Child
Lock is off, you can touch the "Ice Off"
button to turnoff the ice maker, and
the icon " " will be illuminated. If you
want to turn on the ice maker, please
touch the "Ice Off" button again, and
the icon " " will be off.
NOTE:
When the "Ice Off " icon is on, it only
turn off the ice maker not the
dispenser.
UV
UV Sterilization
The function of UV sterilization is
turned on by default, and the "UV"
icon is lit up. When taking water from
the water dispenser, the UV
sterilization module lights up to
sterilize the water.
Press and hold "Ice Off" button for 3
seconds to turn off the UV
sterilization function, the "UV" icon
goes off and the sterilization module
stops working.
You can touch the "Freezer" button to
set the freezer temperature. When
you press the button continuously,
the temperature will be set in the
following sequence.
Freezer Temperature
Control
Press and hold the "Freezer" button
for 3 seconds, the icon " " will be
illuminated, the freezer temperature
setting will display -24°C (-11°F).
Super Freeze can quickly lower the
temperature and freeze your food
faster than usual. This can retain
more of the vitamins and nutrition in
fresh food and keep your food longer.
Super Freeze automatically switches
off after 52 hours, and the freezer
temperature setting will revert back
to the previous setting.
When the Super Freeze function is on,
you can touch "Freezer" button to
switch off the Super Freeze function.
The Super Freeze is used to perform
pre-freezing and fast freezing in
sequence of Freezer compartment.
7°F - 6°F - 5°F - ···
-11°F - -10°F - -9°F
-14°C - -15°C - -16°C - ···
-24°C - -23°C - -22°C
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This function accelerates the
freezing of fresh food and, at the
same time, protects foodstuffs
already stored from undesirable
warming.
NOTE:
On the Super Freeze function, when
you touch the "ECO" button, "ECO"
function will be activated, and
Super Freeze mode will be off.
When selecting the Super Freeze
function, ensure there are no
bottles in the freezer
compartment. Bottles and cans
may explode.
Fridge Temperature
Control
You can touch the "Fridge" button to
control the fridge temperature. When
you press the button continuously,
the temperature will be set in the
following sequence.
If you want to decrease the time
needed to cool items in the Fridge,
please touch and hold this button for
3 seconds, the Super Cool icon
" " will be illuminated, the fridge
temperature setting will display 2°C
(36°F). Super Cool automatically
switches off after 6 hours, and the
refrigerator temperature setting will
revert back to the previous setting.
When Super Cool function is on, you
can touch the "Fridge" to switch it off.
NOTE:
On the Super Cool Function, when
you touch the "ECO" button, "ECO"
function will be activated, and Super
Cool mode will be off.
My Fresh Choice
Temperature Control
You can touch the "My Fresh Choice"
button to activate the mode to
control the convertible
compartment temperature. When
you press the button continuously,
the temperature will be set in the
following sequence.
8°C - 7°C - 6°C - 5°C
2°C - 3°C - 4°C
46°F - 45°F - 44°F - 43°F
36°F - 37°F - 38°F - ···
5°C - 4°C - ···
-20°C - -19°C
41°F - 40°F - ···
-4°F - -3°F
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You can touch the "ECO" button to
turn ECO mode on and off. When you
turn ECO mode on, the ECO icon " "
lights.
The temperature of the fridge is
automatically switched to 6°C (43)
and the freezer to -17(1).
If ECO mode is off, the icon " " will
go off and the temperature setting
will revert back to the previous
setting.
ECO
°F /°C
When the Child Lock is off, you can
touch the "°F/°C" button to switch
between Celsius and Fahrenheit
units. When it is switched to
Fahrenheit, the icon " " will be on.
Tank reset or Water
shortage reminder
If the water tank is not installed in
place or the water tank is short of
water, the icon " "will flicker. If the
water tank is installed in place and
there is enough water in the water
tank, the icon " " will be
extinguished. When the icon " "
flicker, press the "My Fresh Choice"
button for 3 seconds to cancel tank
alarm then the icon will be
extinguished.
NOTE:
Demomode
Demo mode is for store display, and it
prevents the refrigerator from
generating cool air. In this Cooling off
Mode, the refrigerator may seem like
it is working but it will not make cool
air. The indicators on the control
panel will show "OF". To cancel this
mode, press and hold "Alarm" and
"°F/°C" buttons at the same time for 3
seconds and the buzzer beeps three
times.
If you need to make ice, you still
need to put the water tank in place
and there is enough water in the
water tank.
Instructions on how to fill the water
tank can be found in the "Using your
appliance" section of this manual.
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Connecting your refrigerator to Wi-Fi
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ConnectLife App
ConnectLife is a smart home app that
allows you to communicate with your
smart appliances using a smartphone
or tablet.
Installation
1. Open the Apple App Store (iOS) or the
Google Play Store (Android) on your
smartphone.
2. Search for the "ConnectLife" app. You
will see an app with the following icon:
3. Download and install the ConnectLife
app provided by ConnectLife, LLC.
Alternatively, you can scan the following
QR code with your smartphone or
tablet to find the ConnectLife app:
Note:
The distance between your appliance
and the Wi-Fi router can impact the
performance. If they are too far apart,
pairing your appliance might fail or
take longer.
The appliance supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
networks only. The Wi-Fi network SSID
must be visible.
The surrounding wireless environment
(other connected devices) can affect
the performance of your network.
Your appliance Wi-Fi connection may
experience interruptions due to
external factors such as your home
network environment or Internet
service provider.
Connecting your refrigerator
After installing the ConnectLife app, sign
in or create an account and follow these
steps:
1. Ensure the appliance is powered on
and the display panel is active. You'll
know it's ready when the panel lights up.
2. Press and hold the for 3 "°F/°C" button
seconds until you hear a beep and see
the " " light flashing after it constantly
on for a few seconds.
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3. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your
phone and open the ConnectLife app.
Look for the pop-up indicating that a
new appliance has been found. Tap the
button on the pop-up and follow the
instructions to proceed.
4. If a pop-up doesn’t appear, tap the
button called "Add appliance" or "+" in
the app.
5. Locate "Refrigerator" in the device list
and select it.
6. Follow the instructions in the app to
connect your refrigerator. Once the
setup is complete, your refrigerator will
appear on your home screen.
Note:
The appliance will remain in pairing
mode for a maximum of 5 minutes.
To factory reset your network settings,
pressand hold the "ºF/ºC" button for 6
seconds. You will hear two beeps once
the appliance is reset.
After resetting, the appliance will
automatically go into pairing mode.
A solid Wi-Fi light indicates the
appliance is successfully connected
to the home network.
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Using your appliance
This section tells you how to use most
of the useful features. We recommend
that you read through them carefully
before using the appliance.
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It is suitable for the storage of
canned liquid, bottled drinks and
packed food, etc. Do not place too
many heavy things in the racks.
Door rack
Crisper in Refrigerator
compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable
for storage of foods required to be
frozen, such as meat, ice.
The convertible compartment can
be set to positive or negative
temperature according to your
needs to store a variety of food.
The procedure for removing the
drawers is the same as that for the
crisper.
Drawer in Freezer/Convertible
compartment
Adjustable Shelves
The height of the shelves can be
adjusted to fit your storage needs.
1.Toremovetheglassshelves.Tilt
up thefrontoftheshelfinthe
direction shown(1)andliftitup
vertically(2).Pulltheshelfout.
The crisper is suitable for storage of
vegetables and fruit, etc.
Firstly pull the crisper out in level,
Secondly tip up it then you can take
out the crisper.
According to the opposite sequence
you can position the crisper rightly.
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2.To re-install the glass shelves, tilt the
front of the shelf up and guide the shelf
hooks into the slots at adesired
height(3).Then lower the front of the
shelf so that the hooks can drop into
the slots (4).
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Using your appliance
Water tank
The water stored in the tank is used in
the water dispenser and the automatic
ice maker. To fill the water tank, please
follow the steps below:
1. Lift the water tank slightly and pull it
out.
2. Open the lid and add water into the
water tank.
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Fill with potable water only.
WARNING
Note:
The water tank can hold max5.0L of
water.
If the water tank is not in place or lack
of water, the " " icon on the control
panel flickers.
Never close the door while the
drawers, installation bracket are
extended. It may damage the unit.
Ensure that drink bottles are not left in
the freezer for a longer time than
needed as freezing liquid may cause
the bottle to break.
Caution
3. Close the lid and push the water tank
back.
4. Once the water tank is pushed in,
press the water tank forward with palm
again to make sure the water tank is
fully inserted.
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Using your appliance
Automatic ice makers in Freezer
The automatic ice makers in freezer
compartment can make ice
automatically.
Note:
Remove any ice in the serving tray
before assembling the ice storage
boxes.
Do not allow your children to touch the
ice makers. This could cause injury.
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Our product contains two ice makers
that can make ice cubes of two
different sizes.
The ice makers will not work when the
freezer temperature is too high.
When the ice makers dumps ice
cubes into the storage boxes, Any
sounds you hear are part of normal
operation.
Do not store any items other than ice
in the ice storage boxes.
If you do not fetch ice cubes for a
long time, ice cubes may clump in
the ice storage boxes. If this occurs,
please break up ice using a plastic
utensil and discard. Do not use a
sharp tool to break up the ice. This
can cause damage to the ice
storage boxes.
Following installation, allow 24 hours
to produce the first batch of ice
cubes. Discard the first three batches
of ice cubes produced because it is
unhealthy.
The ice makers may produce linked
cubes rather than individual pieces,
and the cubes easily separate when
added to beverages.
ice cubes of
large size
ice cubes of
small size
ice storage
boxes
Water Dispenser
The Water Dispenser is located at the
left fridge door. You can fetch water by
pressing the dispenser lever.
dispenser
lever
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For hygienic reasons the appliance
(including exterior and interior
accessories) should be cleaned
regularly (at least every two months).
Do not use sharp objects as they
are likely to scratch the surface.
Do not use Thinner, Car detergent
Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive
cleansers or organic solvent such
as Benzene for cleaning. They
may damage the surface of the
appliance and may cause fire.
Warning
The appliance must not be
connected to the mains during
cleaning. Dange of electrical
shock! Before cleaning switch the
appliance off and remove the
plug from the mains socket.
Warning
To maintain good appearance of
your appliance, you should clean it
regularly.
Wipe the digital panel and display
panel with a clean, soft cloth.
Spray water onto the cleaning cloth
instead of spraying directly on the
surface of the appliance. This helps
ensure an even distribution of
moisture to the surface.
Clean the doors, handles and
cabinet surfaces with a mild
detergent and then wiped dry with a
soft cloth.
Exterior cleaning
You should clean the appliance
interior regularly. It will be easier to
clean when food stocks are low. You
can remove the drawers and
shelves for a more thorough clean.
Wipe the inside of the freezer with a
weak solution of bicarbonate of
soda, and then rinse with warm
water using a wrung-out sponge or
cloth. Wipe completely dry before
replacing the shelves and baskets.
Thoroughly dry all surfaces and
removable parts before putting
them back into place.
Interior cleaning
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Cleaning and care
Do not use sharp objects to
remove frost from the freezer
compartment.
Only after the interior is
completely dry should the
appliance be switched back on
and plugged back into the mains
socket.
Warning
Take care to keep door seals clean.
Sticky food and drinks can cause
seals to stick to the cabinet and tear
when you open the door. Wash the
seals with a mild detergent and
warm water. Rinse and dry them
thoroughly after cleaning.
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Although this appliance
automatically defrosts, a layer of
frost may occur on the freezer
compartment's interior walls if the
freezer door is opened frequently or
kept open too long.
If the frost is too thick, choose a time
when the freezer is nearly empty and
proceed as follow:
1. Remove existing food and
accessories baskets, unplug the
appliance from the mains power
and leave the doors open.
Ventilate the room thoroughly to
accelerate the process.
2. When defrosting is completed,
clean your freezer as described
above.
To replace the LED light, thebelow
steps can be followed:
1. Unplug your appliance.
2. Hold a thin blade, insert it into the
gap at either end of the lampshade,
and tilt one end of the lampshade.
3. Move the blade insertion position
to the other end and tilt the
lampshade section by section until
the lampshade falls off.
4. Press the elastic snap of the light
box with a thin-blade screwdriver,
and pull one end of the elastic snap
of the LED light until the LED light is
detached and then pull out the
connecting terminal of the LED light.
5.Replace the LED light, install it and
lampshade correctly in place.
Replacing the LED light
The LED light should be replaced
by aprofessional. If the LEDlight is
damaged, contact the customer
helpline for assistance.
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Helpfulhints and tips
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Try to avoid keeping the door open for
long periods in order to conserve
energy.
Ensure the appliance is away from
any sources of heat (Direct sunlight,
electric oven or cooker etc.)
Don't set the temperature colder than
necessary.
Don't store warm food or evaporating
liquid in the appliance. Place the
appliance in a well ventilated,
humidity free room. Please refer to the
installing your new appliance chapter.
The description of appliance diagram
shows the correct combination for the
drawers, crisper and shelves, do not
adjust the combination as this is
designed to be the most energy
efficient configuration.
Energy saving tips
Do not place hot food directly into the
refrigerator or freezer, the internal
temperature will increase resulting in
the compressor having to work harder
and will consume more energy.
Do cover or wrap the food, particularly
if it has a strong flavor.
Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
Meat (AIl Types) Wrap in polythene
food: wrap and place on the glass
shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Always follow food storage times and
use by dates suggested by
manufacturers.
Cooked food, cold dishes, etc: They
should be covered and may be
placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: They should be
stored in the special drawer provided.
Butter and cheese: Should be
wrapped in airtight foil or plastic film
wrap.
Milk bottles: Should have a lid and be
stored in the door racks.
Hints for refrigeration
Ensure that frozen food has been
stored correctly by the food retailer.
Once defrosted, food will deteriorate
rapidly and should not be re-frozen.
Do not exceed the storage period
indicated by the food manufacturer.
We recommend that you follow the tips
to save energy.
Hints for frozen food refrigeration
When first starting-up or after a
period out of use, let the appliance
run at least 2 hours on the higher
settings before putting food in the
compartment.
Hints for freezing
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Helpful hints and tips
Prepare food in small portions to
enable it to be rapidly and completely
frozen and make it possible to
subsequently thaw only the quantity
required.
Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or
polyethylene food wraps which are
airtight.
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch the food which is already frozen
to avoid patrial defrosting.
It is recommended to label and date
each frozen package in order to keep
track of the storage time.
If the appliance needs to be switched
off for an extended period, the following
steps should be taken to prevent mould
on the appliance.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the
mains socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged
open slightly to allow air to circulate.
Switching off your appliance
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If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the
appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before
calling for service, please see below. You can carry out some easy checks according
to this section before calling for service.
Troubleshooting
1. Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you
have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician,
authorized service technician or the shop where you purchased the product.
2. A child entrapment warning statement is included below.
Warning
It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the
defrost cycle, or for a short time after the appliance is
switched on to protect the compressor.
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Troubleshooting
The noise of water pumps and valves after the water
tank is pushed in place.
The noise of water pumps and valves when you press
the dispenser lever.
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Troubleshooting
Water drips
on the floor
You may need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall
to check the pan, spout and connector.
Check if the refrigerator is power-off for a long time, this
may cause the ice in the bucket to melt into water, and
flow to the floor.
The water pan (located at the rear bottom of the cabinet)
may not be properly leveled, or the draining spout
underneath the top of the compressor depot may not be
properly positioned to direct water into this pan, or the
water spout is blocked , or the water is not fully inserted into
the connector.
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Troubleshooting
Unable to
connect
appliance to
Wi-Fi network
Water dispenser
is not functioning
Is the password for home Wi-Fi network was entered
correctly? Make sure the password is correct and connect
again.
Is the home Wi-Fi router frequency is 2.4GHz? The
appliance only supports 2.4GHz radio frequency. Set up a
dedicated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi SSID and connect the appliance
to it.
Are the router and appliance kept far apart causing the
poor network? You may experience a weak signal and
encounter issues with the connection setup. Consider
either moving the router closer to the appliance or
purchasing Wi-Fi range extender and installing it.
Is the water tank pushed in place? Make sure there is
enough water in the water tank.
Is water line broke or bent? Make sure the water line is
unblocked and clear of any obstruction.
Is the water tank frozen for the refrigerator temperature is
too low? Try selecting a warmer setting on the display
panel.
Is the water pump working?
Ice is not making
Did you wait for 24 hours after filling the water tank before
making ice? If it is not sufficiently cool, it may take longer
to make ice, such as when first installed.
Did you manually stop the ice making function? Make
sure you do not set the “Ice Off” mode.
Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the
freezer temperature lower.
Ice maker is not making the ice fast enough. Please wait
for at least 120 minutes.
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It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste.
Packaging materials
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the
packaging into a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.
Before disposal of the appliance
1. Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.
Disposal of the appliance
Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation.
Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause
eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage
prior to proper disposal.
Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should no be
disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. To return your used device, please use the
return and collection systems or contact the retailer where
the product was purchased. They can take this product for
environmental safe recycling.
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To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions
Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not
in contact with or drip onto other food.
Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food,
storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the feezing of fresh
food.
Appropriate food
Eggs, cooked food, packaged food,
fruits and vegetables, dairy products,
cakes, drinks and other foods which
are not suitable for freezing.
Compartments
type
Order Target storage
temp.[°C]
1
Fridge
+2~+8
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish),
freshwater aquatic products and
meat products (recommended for 3
months ,the longer the storage time,
the worse the taste and nutrition),
suitable for frozen fresh food.
2
(***)*-Freezer
-18
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish),
freshwater aquatic products and
meat products (recommended for 3
months, the longer the storage time,
the worse the taste and nutrition),are
not suitable for frozen fresh food.
3
***-Freezer
-18
Red wine,white wine,sparkling wine
etc.
4 Wine +5~+20
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Suggestion of using the appliance
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Appropriate foodCompartments
type
Order Target storage
temp.[°C]
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish),
freshwater aquatic products and
meat products (recommended for 2
months, the longer the storage time,
the worse the taste and nutrition), are
not suitable for frozen fresh food.
5
**-Freezer
-12
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish),
freshwater aquatic products and
meat products (recommended for 1
month, the longer the storage time,
the worse the taste and nutrition), are
not suitable for frozen fresh food.
6
*-Freezer
-6
Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken,
freshwater aquatic products, etc.(7
days below 0 °C and above 0 °C is
recommended for consumption
within that day, preferably no more
than 2 days). Seafood (less than 0°C
for 15 days, it is not recommended to
store above 0°C).
8
chill
-2~+3
7 0-star -6~0
Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, some
packaged processed foods, etc.
(Recommended to eat within the
same day, preferably not later than 3
days). Partially packed/wrapped up
encapsulated processed foods (non-
freezable foods).
Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, cooked
food, etc. (Recommended to eat
within the same day, preferably no
more than 3 days).
9
Fresh Food
0~+4
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please store different foods according to the compartments or target storage
temperature of your purchased products.
If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost,
clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.
Note
Food needs to be packed in bags before putting into the refrigerator, and
liquids need to be packed in bottles or capped containers to avoid the problem
that the product design structure is not easy to clean.
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