Owners' Guide Refrigeration

The control, located at the top right of the interior cabinet, is an adjustable dial with settings ranging from Least Cold (1) to Coldest (7), and 0 (OFF).
NOTE: Turning the control knob to 0 (OFF) does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.

Adjusting Temperature
The recommended setting (4) is designed to maintain the temperature under normal operating conditions.
To Adjust the Refrigerator Temperature:
To Remove or Replace a Shelf:

Your refrigerator is equipped with the convenient “Dispense-A-Can™” compartment. Each compartment will hold up to six cans. Simply load the cans from the top. To dispense a can, simply draw one out from the bottom. It is that easy

CRISPER
Your refrigerator has a clear crisper. Grasp the top of the crisper and gently slide our. Push back to replace.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
IMPORTANT: Do not use harsh chemicals, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergent, solvents, abrasives or metal scouring pads to clean your product inside or out. They can damage and/or discolor the finish.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug your appliance or disconnect power before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock or personal injury.
General
Door Gaskets
Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to ensure a proper seal.
Light Bulb Replacement
DANGER
Explosion and Fire Hazard
Flammable refrigerant used.
Do not use mechanical devices to defrost freezer.
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
For maximum energy efficiency, defrost freezer section whenever frost accumulates to a thickness of 1/4" or more on freezer walls. Note that frost tends to accumulate more during the summer months.
Vacation
If you will be away for an extended period of time and do not want to leave the appliance on while you are gone, prepare it for your absence.
Moving
If you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, prepare the appliance for the move.
WARNING
Explosion and Fire Hazard
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
Follow handling instructions carefully.
Flammable refrigerant used.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time, wait 30 minutes before plugging in the refrigerator to allow the refrigerant to settle.
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) | SOLUTION |
| Refrigerator does not run. | Refrigerator is unplugged. | Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet. |
| The circuit breaker is tripped/turned off or the fuse is blown. | Reset/Turn on circuit breaker or replace fuse | |
| The temperature control is in the 0 (OFF) position. | Turn the temperature control to a setting between 1 and 7. | |
| The compressor has cycled off. | Wait 30 to 40 minutes to see whether the compressor will start. | |
| Compressor runs too frequently | The room temperature is hot and/or humid. | This is normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature, humid days. |
| Refrigerator door is ajar. | Close the door completely | |
| The door gasket is not sealing properly. | Clean the door gasket. See Cleaning. | |
| Frequent or prolonged door openings. | Limit door openings to maintain the internal temperature. | |
| Door is blocked open. | Rearrange or remove items that are keeping the door from closing completely. | |
| Refrigerator light does not work | Power is off | Check power supply. |
| Bulb is not inserted correctly | Tighten bulb in socket. | |
| Bulb needs to be replaced | Replace burned out bulb. | |
| Door does not close properly | Refrigerator is not level or door is not aligned. | Level refrigerator or align the door. |
| Door is blocked open | Rearrange or remove items that are keeping the door from closing completely. | |
| Food temperature is too warm | The door is opened frequently. | Limit door openings. |
| A large amount of food was recently added. | Allow time for recently added warm food to cool. | |
| The door is not sealing properly. | Clean the door gasket. See Cleaning. | |
| The control is not set to a cold enough temperature. | Adjust the temperature control to a colder setting. | |
| Food temperature is too cold | The control is set to a too cold setting. | Adjust the temperature to a less cold setting. |
| Refrigerator has an odor. | The refrigerator needs cleaning. | Clean refrigerator. See Cleaning. |
| Improperly wrapped food is giving off an odor | Wrap and seal food tightly before storing in the refrigerator. | |
| Gurgling sound | Refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils. | This sound is normal. |
| Clicking | The temperature control cycling on and off | This sound is normal. |
| Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on | Refrigerator is not level. | Level the refrigerator. See Leveling. If the floor is uneven, you may need to place metal or wood shims underpart of the refrigerator. |
| The refrigerator is touching a wall. | Move the refrigerator away from the wall and re-level, if necessary. |
Reference file: Haier HC32TW10SB 20 Inch Compact Refrigerator
Additionally, the document applies to other Haier models: HC32TW10SV