Hisense RS818N4TFE American Side-by-side Refrigerator

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USER’S OPERATION MANUAL
Before operating this unit, please read this manual
thoroughly, and retain for future reference
RS818N4TIF
RS818N4TIE
RS818N4TFE
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Contents
Safety and warning information…........2
Installing your new appliance………....8
Description of the appliance….......….10
Display controls…………………...…..11
Using your appliance……………........17
Helpful hints and tips………………
Cleaning and care……………………22
Troubleshooting………………………26
Disposal of the appliance……………28
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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
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responsible for damages caused by omission.
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Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
According to EN standard
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.
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.
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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.
General safety
WARNING —This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
-farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
-bed and breakfast type environments;
-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.
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 — Fill with potable water only.
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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.
WARNING —Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets
or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Refrigerant
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.
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
-Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
-Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is
situated.
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.
Replacing the illuminating lamps
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.
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WARNING
Risk of fire / flammable materials
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Daily use
Do not store flammable gass 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.
Electrical safety
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.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this
product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire, and/or
electric shock.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used
as a built-in appliance.
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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 manufacture’s instructions.
The appliances manufactures 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.
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.
caution!
Care and cleaning
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: Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
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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.
Service
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.
Installation Important!
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.
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.
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unload refrigerating appliances.(This clause applies only to the
EU region.)
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Installing your new appliance
Before using the appliance for the first
time, you should be aware of the
following tips.
Ventilation of appliance
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 50-70mm of space from the back to
the wall, at least 100mm from its top, at
least 100mm from its side to the wall
and a clear space upfront to allow
the
freezer door to open 130° and
the
refrigerator door to open 135°. See
in follow diagrams. Please refer to the
diagrams below.
Relevant information (mm)
Note:
This appliance performs well in the
climate class,please refer to nameplate.
It may not work properly if being left at a
temperature above or below the
indicated range for a long period.
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.
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Warning!
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.
Leveling of appliance
For sufficient leveling and air
circulating in the lower rear section of
the appliance, the bottom feet may
need to be adjusted. Please use a
suitable spanner.
To allow the doors to self-close, tilt
back the top backwards at about
15mm or 0.5 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.
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Description of the appliance
Note: 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.
2.Ice-Maker Front Cover Assembly
3.Ice Bucket Assembly
4.Wind channel cover in freezer
5.Freezer shelf
6.Freezer door Rack
7.Freezer upper drawer
9.Freezer lower drawer
10.Left adjustable bottom feet
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Note:To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves,drawers
on their original position as the illustration above.
1.Freezer zone LED light
8.Freezer drawer cover plate
11.Fridge zone LED light
12.Fridge door Rack
13.Wind channel cover in fridge
14.Multifunctional drawer part
15.Water storage box part
16.Bottle rack
17.Fridge shelf
18.Fridge upper drawer
19.Humidity control cover plate
20.Fridge lower drawer
21.Right adjustable bottom feet
22.WiFi module
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Display controls
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The control panel consists of two areas. The middle of topside shows conditions
of the appliance surrounded by 6 icons as well as keys. And the bottom side is
three keys related to ice maker.
setting.
setting reverts back to the previous
icons on the display panel will be lit for
Once the appliance is powered on, all
Child Lock is off and the temperature
3 seconds with a buzzer sound. The
Note:
"Crushed", and "Water" will go off on
All the icons except "Cubed",
and all doors closed for one minute.
the condition of all keys untouched
the door is open or you touch any
The control panel will light up when
button.
depending on how much food stored
from those displayed on the panel,
average temperature of the whole
The temperature only means the
inside each compartment may vary
refrigerator cabinet. Temperatures
Caution!
and where the refrigerator is placed.
from higher room and lower room
In addition, the actual temperature
will be different.
NOTE: Setting the refrigerator
running at high temperature will
accelerate food decomposition. For
optimum food preservation, we
recommend that when starting the
refrigerator for the first time, the
temperature of fridge is set to 4℃,
and that of the freezer to
-18℃.
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"Child Lock and Door Alarm"
to lock the Control Panel including
Press and hold "Alarm" for 3 seconds
locked, the icon " "will be illuminated,
dispenser function. If Control Panel is
and none of the keys on the Control
This key serves two purposes:
Panel work.
Child Lock
To unlock the Control Panel, please
press and hold "Alarm" for 3 seconds
again.
2.
for over 2 minutes will trigger door
Opening the fridge door or freezer door
the buzzer rings 3 times per minute.
alarm. The " " icon starts to wink and
Touching the "Alarm" key during door
alarm, the " " icon will be on and
Door Alarm
buzzing will stop. Closing all the doors,
the " " icon will go off and buzzing will
stop. In addition, door alarm will stop
automatically after 10 minutes.
"Ice Control"
"Ice Off" key.
be switched on or off by touching the
the ice maker function. When it is on,
This " " icon shows the condition of
the ice maker function is off; while it is
off, the function is on. This function can
indicates that the ice maker function is
Note: When the " " icon is on, it only
off, but the dispenser still works.
"Fridge temperature control"
temperature setting function of fridge,
Touch the "Fridge" key to activate the
the temperature will be set according
After that, touch the key continuously,
to the following sequence:
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set to 2 . "Super Cool" mode will be
hours, and the fridge setting will revert
switched off automatically after 6
back to the previous setting. Touch
seconds, and the " " icon will be lit,
Press and hold the "Fridge" key for 3
in the mode of "Super Cool". On that
which shows that the fridge is running
condition, the tem[perature of fridge is
the "Fridge" key or "Eco" key so that
the refrigerator can quit "Super Cool"
in advance.
Note: By touching "Fridge" key, the
refrigerator setting will revert back to
the previous setting, while by touching
"Eco" key, the refrigerator will run in
the function of "Eco".
"Freezer temperature control"
temperature setting function of freezer,
Touch the "Freezer" key to activate the
the temperature will be set according
After that, touch the key continuously,
to the following sequence:
Note: By touching "Freezer" key, the
refrigerator setting will revert back to the
previous setting, while by touching
"Eco" key, the refrigerator will run in the
function of "Eco".
"Dispenser control"
When the freezer door is open or the
Child Lock is on, the dispenser will not
work.
The Ice Type button includes "Cubed"
and "Crushed" options. Press the
"Cubed" key or "Crushed" key to choose
the type of ice to be dispensed. Or touch
the "Water" button to activate the water
mode.
Press and hold the "Freezer" key for 3
seconds, and the " " icon will be lit,
which shows that the fridge is running in
the mode of "Super Freezer". On that
condition, the tem[perature of freezer is
set to -24℃.If the freezing capacity
according to the rating plate is to be
used, switch on Super Freezer at least
24 hours before the fresh products are
placed in the freezer conpartment.
"Super Freezer" mode will
be switched
off automatically after 5
2
hours, and
the freezer setting will revert back to the
previous setting. Touch the "Freezer"
key or "Eco" key so that the refrigerator
can quit "Super Freezer" in advance.
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. When Energy Saver is
off, the icon goes off.
freezer to -
When touching the Ice Type button,
the cubed or crushed ice mode chosen
will be activated, and the Cubed " "
or Crushed " " ice icon lights up.
If there is no ice requirement, please
turn the function off to save water and
energy consumption. (See Ice Off
above.)
If you need water, please touch the
"water" button, and the water icon
" " will light up.
"Water storage box Alarm"
If the water storage box is not correctly
installed or not installed, the water
storage box alarm will appear. Clear
the alarm by pressing and holding
"Eco" button for 3 seconds.
Note!
If water is not dispensed or dispensed
slowly, please check whether the water
storage box is correctly installed or not
and make sure there is enough water
in the water storage box.
The light will go off without touching
any button or the doors have been
closed for one minutes.
"Energy Save"
Touch this button to turn Energy Saver
mode on or off. When it is on, the
Energy Saver icon " " will be
illuminated.
The temperature of the fridge is
automatically switched to 6
while the
Wi-Fi function
This appliance may be controlled
remotely with a smart phone or a tablet
computer. If the appliance is not
connected to the home network, it will
function like a regular appliance.
What do you need to connect the
appliance
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Signal from the local wireless network
(Wi-Fi) should be sufficiently strong in
the spot where the appliance is installed.
Home network router has to be
connected to the internet, and the Wi-Fi
function on the appliance should be
activated.
The smart phone/tablet computer has
to be connected to the internet.
Operating system on your smart
phone/ tablet computer should be
compatible with the ConnectLife app.
ConnectLife App
The ConnectLife App is available to
download free of charge from the Apple
App Store or from the Google Play
Store.
Installing the ConnectLife app
1. Go to the App Store (on Apple
devices), AppGallery (on Huawei
devices) or Google Play Store (on
Android devices) on your phone/tablet
computer.
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3. Choose the ConnectLife app and
install it on your smart phone/tablet
computer.
INFORMATION!
We recommend downloading and
installing the mobile app and creating
a ConnectLife account before
attempting to set up the connection
with your appliance.
After activating the Wi-Fi function,
connect your device to your home
router in order to connect your
appliance with the ConnectLife mobile
app.
Step 4: When the Wi-Fi symbol is on, it
means that the Wi-Fi connection is
successful. The display will return to
normal.
CONNECT APPLIANCE TO Wi ----------------Fi
2. Search for " ConnectLife".
Step 1: Set the appliance to normal
operation. Touch the Wi-Fi icon for
approximately 3 seconds. You entered
network connection menu when '--'
appears in the display.
Step 2: Touch the Fridge key to select
'0 ' within 6 0 seconds.
Step 3: Touch the Wi-Fi icon to confirm
the selection mode. The Wi-Fi symbol
starts blinking and the network of this
appliance is now open to connect to, for
5 minutes.
PAIR APPLIANCE
The appliance can be paired with your
mobile device. Simply pair another user
to your appliance. This requires, that
your appliance was already to be set
up before and is connected to your
home network. If not, go back and
select
CONNECTION SETUP.
Step 1: Set the appliance to normal
operation. Touch the Wi-Fi icon for
approximately 3 seconds. You entered
network connection menu when ' -- '
Step 2: Touch the Fridge key to select '
P ' within 6 0 seconds.
Step 3: Touch the Wi-Fi icon to confirm
the selection mode. The PAIR network
of this appliance is now open to
connect to, for 5 minutes.
Step 4: When the display returns to
normal, it means the PAIR connection is
successful.
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UNBIND ALL PAIR APPLIANCE
By activating this function, the
appliance will be removed from all
paired app user accounts.
Step 1: Set the appliance to normal
operation. Touch the Wi-Fi icon for
approximately 3 seconds. You entered
network connection menu when ' -- '
appears in the display.
Step 2: Touch the Fridge key to select
' 8 8 ' within 6 0 seconds.
Step 3: Touch the Wi-Fi icon to confirm
the selection mode to realize unbinding.
and the distribution network time is up
to 5 minutes.
Step 4: After the device is unbound, it
will automatically enter the distribution
network state, the Wi-Fi icon flashes,
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Note!
The control panel will light up when
the door is open or you touch any
button.
The light will go off without touching
any button or the doors have been
closed for one minutes.
When the refrigerator is powered
on, all the icons of the control panel
will light up for 3 seconds, and a
buzzer sounds. The Child Lock is off.
And the temperature setting reverts
back to the previous setting.
As the application continues to be
upgraded, please refer to the actual
display interface.
User manual:
Transmitting frequency band(s) and
max allowed transmitting power in the
operating frequency band(s):
2040-2483.5MHz,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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This section tells you how to use most
of the useful features. We recommend
that you read through them carefully
before using the appliance.
1. Adjust the door
When you found the doors are not at
the same level, you can use a
screwdriver to adjust the fridge door.
When the freezer door is higher than
the fridge door. First, you can use the
spanner to turn the bolt anticlockwise
on the lower hinge that can raise the
fridge door. Once in position use the
spanner to lock the nut.
When the freezer door is lower than
the fridge door. You should use the
spanner to turn the bolt clockwise to
make the fridge door go down. Once
in position lock in place.
2. Using your refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment is
suitable for storage of vegetables and
fruit. Food inside should be packed to
store in order to avoid losing moisture
or flavor permeating into other foods.
Caution! Never close the refrigerator
door while the shelves, crisper and/or
telescopic slides are extended. It may
damage both them and the
refrigerator.
Glass shelves and Door racks
The refrigerator compartment is
provided with glass shelves
and several different door racks,
which are suitable for the storage of
eggs, canned liquid, bottled drinks
and packed food. They can be placed
at different heights according to your
need. But do not place too many
heavy things in racks. Before you lift
up the door shelf vertically, please
take the food out.
several
Note: The door racks and shelves
can be taken out to be cleaned.
nut
bolt
spanner
Using your appliance
Only the fridge door can be adjusted.
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SODA,JUICE,MILK,ALCOHOL,
Pull out the water storage box
Lift the front small cover,and then
inpouring directly
Refiting the water storage box on
the fridge shelf
It is for providing water for ice maker
and water dispenser.
You can inpour-
ing water into the water storage box
by following steps:
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Bottled or canned liquid are at risk of
exploding caused by volume
expansion and so should not be
stored in the freezer compartment.
4. Using the dispenser
You can choose the type of ice or
water by touching the “Cubed” or
“Crushed” or “Water” button.
When you choose ice type, push the
dispenser gently with your cup. Ice
will be released from the dispenser.
Make sure the cup is in line with the
dispenser, and the ice exactly fall into
the cup.
If you select Cubed Ice after using
the Crushed Ice feature, a small
amount of residual crushed ice might
fall into your cup.
Do not removing your
cup or glass from under the dispenser
after dispensing water or ice you
need. You should be wait for 2 or 3
seconds to prevent spills.
immediately
Do not pull the lever out as this could
damage or break the lever’s spring.
The dispensed water is cool, not icy
cold. When you want colder water with
ice, dispense ice to your glass first,
then fill with water from the dispenser.
Note:
Do not dispense ice continually more
than one minute during normal use to
avoid the excessive temperature on
the ice crusher motor.
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5. Using the Ice Bucket
If you want to remove the Ice Bucket:
Please hold the handle as shown in
the figure below. Then lift up and pull
the Ice Bucket out slowly to prevent
damage.
Note!
When the ice maker dumps ice into
the bucket, any sounds you hear are
part of normal operation.
If you do not dispense ice for a
long periods of time, Ice may clump
in the Ice Bucket. If this occurs,
please remove all the ice and empty
the bucket.
If ice doesn’t come out, please
check for any ice stuck in the chute
and remove it. Or pull out the Ice
Bucket and check for any ice cubes
clump, then remove them.
Ice chute
Ice Maker Cover
Ice Bucket
If you are going on a long vacation
or business trip and won’t be using
the ice dispensers for period of time,
please close the water valve to
prevent leaks.
L the Ice Bucketift up
Pull the Ice Bucket out slowly
Removing Steps:
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A
A
When you put it back, please make
sure the two side(B&B’) of Ice Bucket
is wedged into the buckles(A&A’).
Installing Steps:
the two side(B&B’) of Ice Bucket
wedge into the buckles(A&A’).
Pull the Ice Bucket down, and make
sure the Ice Bucket is held the bracket
firmly.
Push the Ice Bucket up, and make
Pull out
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B
A
B
Push up
If the refrigerator has been power-
off too long,the ice in the bucket will
melt ,and the water will flow out of the
refrigerator to the floor.To avoid
this,you should remove all the ice in
the bucket .
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Warning!
Do not put your fingers, hands, or
any other unsuitable objects in the ice
chute or ice bucket. This can cause
personal injury or material damage.
Do not allow your children to hang
off the dispenser or pluck the ice
storage bin. This could cause injury.
If you want more space to store
foods, you can replace
the storage box. The “Ice Off”
should be set on to make sure that
the ice maker is off.
the Ice Bucket
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To clean the Ice Bucket, wash with a
mild detergent, rinse well, and dry
thoroughly it. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaners or solvents.
Before replacing back the Ice
Bucket, please check the two couplers
are at a suitable angle to connect
correctly. If not, please turn the Ice
bucket coupler to the right angle to
match the motor coupler.
The first batch of ice cubes after
installation may be small, because air
has entered the water line. Any air will
be purged during normal use. If the
ice cubes is still small, please check
the water is circulated in line, or water
valve is opened large enough, or the
water is at a high pressure properly.
Do not use excessive force to open
or close the door, or the water may
spill out off the ice maker.
Ice Bucket
Storage Box
Connect
Motor Coupler
Ice Bucket Coupler
There is a water line connection
between ice maker and water
storage box, don't disassemble
the whole water supply system by
yourself. It is recommended that
suitably qualified person to do this.
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For hygienic reasons the appliance
(including exterior and interior
accessories) should be cleaned
regularly (at least every two months).
The appliance must not be connected
to the mains during cleaning. Danger
of electrical shock! Before cleaning
switch the appliance off and remove
the plug from the mains socket.
Exterior cleaning
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.
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!
Warning!
Interior 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.
Cleaning and care
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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.
Warning!
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.
Door seals cleaning
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.
Warning!
Only after the door seals are
completely dry should the appliance
be powered on.
Replacing the LED light
Warning: The LED light must be
replaced by a competent person. If
the LED light is damaged, follow the
steps below:
1. Unplug your appliance.
2. Remove light cover by rising up
and puling out the LED light.
3. Hold the LED light with one hand
and pull it with the other hand while
pressing the connector latch.
4.Replace LED light and snap it
correctly in place and recover the light
cover.
Water storage box cleaning
You should clean the water storage
box regularly. You can remove the
water storage box along horizontal
outward, and then disassemble the
cover of box. Wipe the inside of the
box and cover with a weak solution of
bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse
with warm water using a wrung-out
sponge or cloth, clean it with directly
drinking water again. Thoroughly dry
all surfaces and removable parts
before putting them back into place.
You can assemble the water storage
box along horizontal forward when you
finish cleaning.
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2. When defrosting is completed,
clean your freezer as described
above.
NOTE:
This product contains a light source
of energy efficiency class <G>.
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Hints for freezing
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.
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.
Helpful hints and tips
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the
tips to save energy.
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.
Hints for refrigeration
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.
Meat (All 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 fresh food refrigeration
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It is recommended to label and date
each frozen package in order to keep
track of the storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
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.
Switching off your appliance
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.
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Troubleshooting
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.
Warning! 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 engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.
Appliance is not
working correctly
Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet
properly.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply replace if,
necessary.
The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber
temperature to a colder level to solve this problem.
It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the automatic
defrost cycle, or for a short time after the appliance is switched on to
protect the compressor.
The interior may need to be cleaned.
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.
The sounds below are quite normal:
Compressor running noises.
Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the freezer
compartment or other compartments.
Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may need
you to check and take action:
The cabinet is not level.
The back of appliance touches the wall.
Bottles or containers knocking against each other.
Problem
Possible cause & Solution
Odours from the
compartments
Noise from the
appliance
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You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or the
doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the appliance is located
with insufficient clearance at the sides, back and top.
Increase the temperature by following the”Display controls” chapter.
Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by mm10-15
to allow the doors to self close, or if something inside is preventing
the doors from closing.
The water pan (located at the rear bottom of the cabinet)
may not be properly leveled, or the draining spout under
neath the top of the compressor depot may not be properly
positioned to direct water into this pan, or the water spout
is blocked. You may need to pull the refrigerator away from
the wall to check the pan and spout.
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 LED light may be damaged. Refer to replace LED lights in
cleaning and care chapter.
The control system has disabled the lights due to the door being
kept open too long, close and reopen the door to reactivate the
lights.
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will need to
run more during following circumstances:
Temperature setting is set colder than necessary.
Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored within the
appliance.
The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
Doors are kept open too long or too often.
After your installing the appliance or it has been switched off for a
long time.
The motor runs
continuously
Temperature
inside is too warm
Temperature
inside is too cold
Doors cant be
closed easily
Water drips on
the floor
The light is not
working
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
have set the Cubed or Crushed mode on.
Ice is not
dispensing
A layer of frost
occurs in the
compartment
Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure food
is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient ventilation. Ensure
the door can be fully closed. To remove the frost, please refer to the
cleaning and care chapter.
Did you wait for 10 hours after installation of the water supply line
Is the water storage box installed accurately? Make sure
there is enough water in the water storage box..
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Disposal of the appliance
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
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.
This marking indicates that this product should not 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.
Correct Disposal of this product
Water dispenser
is not functioning
This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerant coolant
liquid circulating through the refrigerator.
You can hear
water bubbling in
the refrigerator
Is there any ice blocked within the ice maker bucket or ice chute?
Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer
temperature lower.
have set the Cubed or Crushed mode on.
Is the water storage box installed accurately? Make sure
there is enough water in the water storage box.
Is water line broke or bent? Make sure the water line
is unblocked and clear of any obstruction.
Is the water storage box frozen for the refrigerator temperature
is too low? Try selecting a warmer setting on the display panel.
Is the water pump working?
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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.
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 icecream and making ice cubes.
- One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
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- Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage
Order
Compartments
TYPE
Target storage
temp.[]
Appropriate food
1
Fridge
+2 +8
Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and
vegetables, dairy products, cakes, Drinks and
other foods which are not suitable for freezing.
2
( Freezer***)*-
-18
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended time is 3 months – nutrition
values and taste decrease with time), suitable
for frozen fresh food.
3
***-Freezer
-18
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended time is 3 months – nutrition
values and taste decrease with time). Not
suitable for freeing fresh food.
4
**-Freezer
-12
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended time is 2 months – nutrition
values and taste decrease with time). Not
suitable for freeing fresh food.
5
*-Freezer
-6
Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended time is 1 month – nutrition
values and taste decrease with time). Not
suitable for freeing fresh food.
6 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)
7
Chill
-2 +3
Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken, freshwater
aquatic products, etc.(7 days below 0 and
above 0 is recomm ended for consumption
within that day, preferably no more than 2 days).
Seafood (less than 0 for 15 days, it is not
recommended to store above 0 )
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8
Fresh Food
0 +4
Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, cooked food, etc.
(Recommended to eat within the same day,
preferably no more than 3 days)
9
W
ine
+5 +20
red wine,white wine,sparkling wine etc.
Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dispenser products):
- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system
connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
- 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: please store different foods according to the compartments or target storage
temperature of your purchased products.
WARNING! 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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