HRTF496SW Hisense 496L Top Mount Refrigerator

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HRTF496SW - User Manual

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Contents
Safety and warning information....2
Installing your new appliance.......7
Description of the appliance....10
Display controls.....11
Using your appliance... 13
Cleaning and care16
Helpful hints and tips18
Troubleshooting
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Disposal of the appliance.21
Safety and warning information
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.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
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.
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 being responsible for their safety.
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.
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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 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 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.
Replacing the illuminating lamps
WARNING—The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the
illuminating lamps are damaged , contact the customer helpline for
assistance. This warning is only for refrigerators that contain illuminating
lamps.
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.
WARNING Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation.
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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.
It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorized Service Person to service
this appliance. In Queensland the Authorized Service Person Must hold a Gas
Work Authorized Certificate for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing
or repairs which involve removal of covers.
WARNING: risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit is damaged:
-Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
-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.
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 mains 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
a common
one
with
other electrical
appliances.
Its
plug
must
match
the
socket
with
ground
wire.
Daily
use
Do
not
store
flammable
gas
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.
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.
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The
appliance
manufacturer's
storage
recommendations
should
be
strictly
adhered
to.
Refer
to
the 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
ice burnsif consumed strai
ght fr
om
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 as
not to ignite the appliance.
As described in this instruction. the appliance is used for storing food
and / or beverages in ordinary household. You should take care when
moving it as the appliance is heavy.
Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands
are
damp/wet,
as
this
could
cause
skin
abrasions
or
ice 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
ice
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.
Note:
When
one of the two doors is open, the LED lights are
on. When the two
doors
keep
the
same
angle
for
10
seconds,
the
LED
lights
go out.
Caution!
Care
and
cleaning
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
use
a
plastic
scraper
instead
of
a
sharp objects to remove frost from the
appliance.
Installation Cautions!
For
electrical
connection ,
follow the instructions given in this
manual carefully.
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,keep the packing.
It is recommended to wait at least four hours before connecting
the appliance
to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor.
Adequate
air
circulation
should
be
around
the
appliance ,
lacking
this
leads
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W
herever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall
to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor) to prevent the risk
of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
The appliance must not be located 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
a qualified
electrician
or
a competent
person.
This
product
must
be
serviced
by
an
authorized
Service
Center,
and
only
genuine
spare
parts
should be
used:
1) If
the
appliance
is
frost free.
2) If
the
appliance
contains
freezer
compartment.
to overheating.To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instrucions
relevant to installation.
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Installing your new appliance
Before using the appliance for the first time,
you should be informed of the following tips.
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.
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 recommended to
have
50mm of space from the back to the wall,
at least 100mm from its top,at least 50mm
its side to the wall and a clear space in front
to allow to open
the doors to open 130°,
as shown in following diagrams.
Note:
This appliance performs well within the
climate class from SN to T shown in the
table below . It may not work properly if
being left at a temperature above or
below the indicated range for a long
period of time.
Climate class
Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to +32°C
N +16°C to +32°C
ST +16°C to +38°C
T +16°C to +43°C
Locate your appliance in a dry place to
avoid higt moisture.
Keep
the
appliance away
from
direct
sunlight ,
rain
or
frost .
Locate
the
appliance
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
stoves,
fires
or
heaters.
50mm
50mm
50mm
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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. You
can adjust them manually by hand or by
a suitable spanner.
To allow the doors to close by itself,
tilt the top backwards by 10-15mm.
Note:
If required you may lay the refrigerator on
its back in order to gain access to the base, you
should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar
material to avoid damaging the backboard of
the refrigerator.
There is no need to install these
accessories
under normal usage.
Only under the
extreme
circumstances , empty
the cabinet while
load
on the freezer
door
and
the fridge
door
separately
with
heavy
weight,at
the
same
time
opening
the
two
doors
about
90
degree,
the
refrigerator
may
lean
forward.
Then the
rubber
supporting
pad
should
be
fastened
to
the
Adjustable bottom feet
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lo
wer base cover to steady this appliance.
1. Tilt the appliance to find screw hole on
the left of lower base cover.
2. Put screws into the holes of the
rubber supporting pad.
3. Make screws in alignment with the holes
on
the lower
base
cover .
Use a cross
scewdriver (self -provided) to firmly fix the
rubber supporting pad on the base cover.
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Description of the appliance
Note !
Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different
from this instruction manual, but its functions and methods of use remain the same.
To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers and
baskets in
their
original
position
as
shown
in
the
illustration
above.
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Display panel on door
Controlling
the
temperature
We
recommend
that
when
you
start
your
refrigerator
for
the
first
time
the
temperature
for
the
refrigerator
is
set
to
4
°
C
if
you
want
to
change
the
temperature
follow the instructions below.
Caution !
When
you
set
the
temperature
what
you
set is an
a
verage
temperature
for
the
whole refrigerator
cabinet.
The
temperature inside
each
compartment
may
vary
from the
temperature
values
displayed
on
the
panel,depending
on
how
much
food
you
store
and where
you
place
it. Ambient
temperature
may
also
affect
the actual
temperature inside
the appliance.
Fridge
ƽ
Press
ZONE
CHOICE
the
light
will
turn
on.Then
press
SET TEMP.
you
can
set
the
fridge
temperature
between
2
°
C and
8
°
C
as
needed
and
the display
panel
will display corresponding values
according to the following sequence.
Freezer
ƽ
Press
ZONE CHOICE
the
light turns on.Then press
SET TEMP.
you can set freezer temperature between
- 14
°
C
and
-24
°
C
as
needed ,and
the display
panel
will
display
corresponding
values
according
to
the
following
sequence.
Super Freezer
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˅
Super
Freezer
will
quickly
lower
the
temperature
within
the
freezer
so
food
will
freeze
faster .In this way,vitamins and
ƽ
You
can
press
SUPER
to
get
into
the
super
freezer
mode.
ƽ
When
the
superfreeze
Mode
is
selected,
the
light
will
be
illuminated
and
the
freezer
temperature
will
be
set
at
-24
°
C.
ƽ
In
case
of
the
maximum
amount
of
food
to
be
frozen,please
wait
about
24 hours.
ƽ
Superfreeze
automatically
switches
off
after
52
hours
and
then
the
freezer
temperature
setting
will
revert
back
to
the
previous
setting.
Ecoenergy
This
function
makes
the
freezer
work
in
a
power
saving
mode
which
is
useful
for
reducing
energy
consumption
when
you
are
away.
ƽ
You
can
press
ECO MODE
to
get
into
the
economic
energy
mode.
ƽ
When
economic
energy
mode
is
activated
the
light
will
be
illuminated ,
The
freezer
temperature
will
be
set
at
-17
°
C
and
the fridge temperature will be set at 6
°
C.
can be kept fresh for a longer time.
nutrients of fresh food can be locked in and food
Display controls
Display panel on door
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Switch
You can switch on or switch off your
appliance by pressing this button.
ƽ
Press
for 3 seconds,after a buzzer
sounds
the digital light will
show
OFF
and
the
temperature
display
will
be turned
off.
ƽ
Press
for 3 seconds ,after a buzzer
sounds
the
temperature
display
will
be
turned
on.
Alarm
ƽ
If the fridge door is left open for more
than 2 minutes
the door alarm will
sound.In
case
of
door
alarm
a
buzzer
will sound
3
times
every
1
minute
and
the
alram
will
stop
automatically
after
8
minutes.
ƽ
To save energy, please avoid
keeping
the
door
open
for
a
long
time
when
using
the
appliance.
The
door
alarm
can
also
be
cleared
by
closing
the door.
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Using your appliance
Your appliance has the accessories as the
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Description of the appliance
ā
showed in
general , with this part 's instructions you can have the right way to use them. We
recommend
that
you
read
through
them
carefully
before
using
the
appliance.
Door rack
ƽ
It is suitable for the storage of eggs,
canned liquid, bottled drinks and packed
food, etc. Do not place too many heavy
items on the racks.
ƽ
Small rack on lower door can be placed
at different heights according to your
requirements .
Please
take
food
off
the shelf
before
lifting
the rack vertically
to
reposition it.
Shelf in Refrigerator chamber
1.There are shelves in the refrigerator
chamber ,
and
they
can
be
taken
out
to
be
cleaned.
2.The crisper is suitable for storage of
vegetables and fruit, etc.
Freezer chamber
The freezer chamber is suitable for storage
of foods required to be frozen, such as
meat, ice ,etc.
Caution ! Do not close the refrigerator
door when installing the deep bracket, 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.
Water Dispenser
The water dispenser, located in the fridge
door, is used for storing drinking water.
This feature
provides
chilled
water
easily without
opening
the
refrigerator .
You
should
be
informed
of
the
following
tips.
Before using
Please
clean
the
water dispenser parts before
using
this
appliance
for
the
first
time .
1 .
Hold
two
sides
of
the
water
tank
tightly,
then
pull up the water tank carefully by
shaking up
and down.
2.
Unscrew
the head , clean it,
then
clean
the
inside
of the water
tank
( including
both large
and
small
lids).
3.
Dry
it
in
a
natural
way or
using
a
dryer.
Assembling
After cleaning, please assemble these parts
together, in reverse sequence of the cleaning
procedure;and the fit them on the door
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according to the following procedure:
1. Insert
the
head
into
the
hole
on
the
door.
2. Fit
the
tank
along the guides
on
the
door.
3.
Press
down
on
both
sides of the
tank.
4.
When
you
hear
a
click sound,
it means
the
installation
is
completed.
Filling water
Before you fill the drinking water into the
water tank, ensure that the water tank is
steady and in a correct position.
Caution!
Fill with water up to 4L (which is suggested),
and not above the level.
Otherwise, it may overflow when the lid is
close.
W
e
recommend
that
you
fill
the
water
by
the
following
ways:
1. Remove
the
small
lid
and
fill
water
from
the
inlet
of
the
large
lid.
2. Remove
the
cover
of
the
tank,
and
then
fill
water
inside
directly.
Warning!
--Don't touch other parts when filling water,
which may cause water leakage.
--Other
beverages
(milk,
juice,
carbonated
beverage
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are not
suggested
to
be
filled
in
except
for
drinking
water ,
especially those
beverages
including
particles
( which
may
result
in
function
failure).
--Hot
water is forbidden to be filled
into the
water
tank.
Receiving
water
You
should
use
the
correct cups to receive
water under the water dispenser.
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Warning!
--Don't push the water dispenser lever
forward without a cup below since it may
cause water spilling.
-- To avoid cold air leaking out
from
the cabinet , keep the water dispenser
parts (especially the water storage box and
head ) still installed even if the water
dispenser is out of use.
Cleaning
1. Put the water tank out of the door
carefully, and then wash the tank, lid, and
head lightly in water.
2. After you have successfully cleaned
the appliance, you should dry it by
natural drying or using the dryer.
3.If you have used the water dispenser
for many times, the water in the receiving
tank
may
fall to
the
floor,
which
may
make
your
floor
wet,
and
you
should
clean
the
tank
with
dry
towel
regularly
before
overflow.
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Cleaning and care
For hygienic reasons the appliance (
including exterior and interior accessories)
should
be
cleaned
regularly
(at
least
every
two
months).
Warning!
The
appliance
must
not
be
connected
to
the
mains
during
cleaning
as
there
is
a
danger
of
electric
shock!
Before
cleaning ,
switch
the
appliance
off
and remove
the
plug
from
the
mains
socket.
Exterior
cleaning
Wipe
the
control
panel with a clean, soft
cloth.
Spray
wate on the cleanin cloth
instead
of
spraying
directly
on
the
surface
of
the
appliance .
Clean the doors , handles and cabinet
surfaces
with
a
mild
detergent ,
and
then
dry
them
with
a
soft
cloth.
Caution!
Don’t use sharp objects for cleaning as
they may scratch the surface.
Don’t 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.
Interior cleaning
You should clean the inside of the appliance
regularly. It will be
easier to clean when
the food stocks are low.Wipe the inside of
the fridge freezer with a weak solution of
bicarbonate of soda,and the rinse with warm
water a wrung-out sponge or cloth.Dry the
replacing them. Thoroughly dry all
surfaces and removable parts before
putting them back in place.
Although this appliance automatically
defrosts , a layer of frost may
form
on the
inner wall of the freezer if the
freezer door is opened
frequently or
for
too long . If the frost is too thick,
choose a
time when
the freezer is nearly
empty and
proceed as follows:
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.
This helps to ensure
that moisture is evenly distributed on the
surface.
shelves and baskets completely before
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Caution!
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost
from the freezer compartment.
Only
when the interior is completely
dry
sh
ould the appliance be
turned on again
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 . Clean the seal with a mild
detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry
it thoroughly after cleaning.
Caution !
Only
when the
door
seals
are completely
dry
should
the
appliance
be
powered
on.
Replacing the LED light:
Warning:
The LED light should be replaced by a
competent person. If the LED light is
damaged, contact the customer helpline
for
assistance. To replace the LED light,
the steps below can be followed:
1. Unplug your appliance.
2. Remove the light cover by pushing up
and out.
3. Hold the LED cover with one hand and
pull it with the other hand while pressing
the connector latch.
4. Replace LED light and clip it
correctly in place.
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Helpful hints and tips
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips
below
to
save
energy :
Try
to
avoid
keeping
the
door
open
for
a
long
time in order
to
save energy.
Ensure
that
the
appliance
is
away
from
any
sources
of heat
( direct
sunlight,
electric
oven
or
cooker
etc.).
Don‘t set the temperature lower
than
needed.
Don’t
store hot
food or
evaporating
liquid
in
the
appliance.
Place
the
appliance
in
a
well -
ventilated
and humidity
moisture
free
room .
Please
refer
to
the
"Installing your
new
appliance "
chapter.
If
the
diagram
shows
the
correct
combination of
the drawers , crisper and
shelves ,
do
not
adjust
the
combination
as
this
is
designed
to
be
the
most
energy-
efficient
configuration.
Hints
for
fresh
food
refrigeration
Do
not
place
hot
food
directly into the
refrigerator
or
freezer ,
the
internal
temperature
will
rise ,
resulting
in
the
compressor
to
work
harder
and
consume
more
energy.
Do cover or wrap the food
particularly if
it has a strong flavor.
Put the food in a proper place.so that the
air can circulatefreelyaround.
Hints for refrigeration
Meat (All Types ) wrapped in polythene
: wrap and place on the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer . Always follow
food storage
times
and
the
"use
by"
dates
suggested
by the
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
Milk bottles:
Should have a lid and be stored in the door
racks.
Hints for freezing
After starting up for the first time or stopping
using for a periond of time.let the appliance
run at a higher setting for at least 2 hours
before putting food in the compartment.
Prepare food in small portions so that it
can be frozen quickly and completely, and
make it possible to unfreeze only the required
amout later.
Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or
polyethylene food wraps which are airtight.
Do not let fresh and unfrozen food come
into comtact with frozen food.so as to avoid
the latter's temperatures rise.
If you eat iced products immediately after
to cause you ice burns.
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
refrozen
Do
not
exceed
the
storage
period
indicated
by
the
food
manufacturer
.
taking them out of the freezer.it is likely
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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 for air
circulation.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be shut down for
a long time,thefollowin steps should be taken
to prevent the appliance from being moldy:
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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
refer
to
the
following
information.
Warning!
Don’t
try
to
repair
the
appliance
yourself.
If
the
problem
persists
after
you
check
the
following,
contact
a
qualified
electrician,
authorized
service
engineer
or
the
shop
where
you
purchased
the
produc
t.
Problem Possible cause & Solution
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 it if
necessary.
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.
Odours from the
compartments
The interior may need to be cleaned.
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.
Noise from the
appliance
The sounds described below are
normal:
Compressor running noises.
Air flow 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
require you to check and take action:
The cabinet is not level.
The back of the appliance touches the wall.
Bottles or containers falls or rolls.
The motor runs
continuously
Temperature setting is set lower than necessary
A lar
ge amount of warm food has recently
been stored
in the appliance.
The temperature
outside the appliance is too high.
Doors are left open too lon g or too frequently.
After you installing the appliance or it has been switched
off for a long time.
A layer of frost
forms in the compartment
Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure
food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient
It is normal to hear the motor sound frequently and it is
necessary for the motor to run more in following situations:
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ventilation. Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the
frost, please refer to the
Cleaning and care
chapter.
Temperature inside is
too warm
You may have left the doors open for too long or too
frequently; or the doors are kept open by some obstacles; or
the appliance is located with insufficient clearance at the
sides,
back
and
top.
Temperature inside is
too cold
Increase the temperature by following the “Display controls
chapter.
Doors can’t be closed
easily
Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by 10-
15mm to allow the doors to self close, or if something inside is
preventing the doors from closing.
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 it 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 the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.
Correct Disposal of this product
This symbol on the product or in its packing indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the
appropriate waste collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this the product is disposed of correctly,
and you will help prevent potential
negative impacts on
the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by the inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more details aout the recycling of this
product, please contact your local council about your household waste
disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
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To avoid contamination of food, please follow the following instructions:
- Leave the door open for a long time can cause a significant in- crease
of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
- Clean regularly the surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems.
- Store
raw
meat
and
fish
in
the 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.
Order
Compartments
TYPE
Target storage
temp.[ °C]
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 freezing 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 freezing 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 freezing 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 no later than 3 days).
7 C
hill -2~+3
Fresh/frozen pork, beef, fish, chicken,
freshwater aquatic prodects, etc.(7 days
below C and above 0°C is recommended
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for consumption within that day, preferably
no later than 2 days ). Seafood (
lower
than 0 °C for 15 days , it is not
recommended to store it above 0°C).
8 Fresh Food 0~+4
Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, cooked food,
etc.(Recommended to eat within the same
day, preferably no later than 3 days).
9 Wine +5~+20 red wine, white wine, sparkling wine etc.
Note: please store different foods according to the compartments or target storage
temperature of your purchased products.
- If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for a long time , switch it off, defrost,clean ,dry,
and leave the door open to prevent the mould from growing in
the appliance.
Water dispenser cleaning( for water dispenser products):
- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system which
is connected to a water supply if no water has been pumped for 5 days.
WARNING !
Food
needs
to
be
packed
in
bags
before
being
put
into
the
refrigerator ,
and
liquids
need
to
be
packed
in
bottles
or
capped
containers
to
avoid
the
problem
that
the
designed
structure
of
the
product
is
not
easy
to
clean.

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