Haier AL92 User manual

AL92
Domestic Refrigerator
Operation Instructions
Contents
Cautions
Parts
Installation
Basic Operation
Operation Instructions
Cleaning
Troubleshooting
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9-10
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Disposal of the old appliance
Before disposing an old appliance that goes
out
of use, please make sure it’s inoperative
and safe. Unplug the appliance and remove
or destroy all of the springs, latches, or
boltlocks in order to avoid the risk of child
entrapment.
It must be noticed that refrigeration system
contains insulating gases and refrigerants,
which require specialized waste disposal.
The valuable materials contained in a
refrigerator can be recycled. Contact your
local waste disposal center for proper
disposal of an old appliance and contact
your local authority or your dealer if you
have any question. Please ensure that the
pipework of your refrigerator does not get
damaged prior to being picked up by the
relevant waste disposal center, and
contribute to environmental awareness
by insisting on an appropriate, anti-pollution
method of disposal.
Disposal of the packaging of your
new appliance
All the packaging materials employed in the
package of your new appliance may be
disposed without any danger to the
environment.
The cardboard box may be broken or cut
into smaller pieces and given to a waste
paper disposal service. The wrapping foil
All these valuable materials may be taken
to a waste collecting center and used again
after adequate recycling.
Consult your local authorities for the name
and address of the waste materials collecting
centers and waste paper disposal services
nearest to your house.
Safety Instructions and Warnings
Before starting the appliance, read the
information given in the User’s Guide
carefully. The User’s Guide contains very
important observations relating to the
assembly, operation and maintenance of
the appliance.
Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place and
remember to hand it over to the subsequent
owner, if you ever sell the appliance.
The manufacturer does not accept
responsibility for any damages that may
arise due to non-observation of the
following instruction.
Damaged appliances are not to be put
into operation. In case of doubt, consult your
supplier.
Connection and installation of the
appliance are to be carried out in strict
compliance with the relative instructions set
forth in the User’s Guide.
.1.
Cautions

For the purpose of safety, the appliance
must be properly grounded in accordance
with specifications.
Always remember to unplug the appliance
before cleaning. Never unplug your
refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out
from the outlet.
All electrical repairs must be carried out
by qualified electricians. Inadequate repairs
may result in a major source of danger for
the user of the appliance.
Keep high-proof beverages in airtight
bottles or containers and always store in
an upright position. In addition, do not store
any explosive substances inside the appliance-
Danger of explosion!
Do not damage any parts of the appliance
that carry refrigerant by piercing or perforating
the refrigerant’s grooves with sharp or
pointed items, crushing or twisting any tubes,
or scraping the coatings off the surfaces. If
the refrigerant spurts out and gets into eyes,
it may result in serious eye injuries.
Do not obstruct or cover the ventilation
grille of the appliance.
Do not allow children to play with the
appliance. In no case should children be
allowed to sit on the drawers or hang to the
door.
The use of cracked cord or worn plug is
strictly prohibited. If a supply cord is damaged,
it should be replaced by the special cord from
manufacturer or its agent.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
Specifications
This appliance is designed for food
refrigeration.
It is intended strictly for household use. If
using it for industrial or commercial purpose,
be sure to observe the relevant norms and
regulations.
The refrigerating circuit is leak-proof.
.2.
Cautions
WARNING:
The plug should be accessible after the
appliance positioned.

The manufacturer reserves the right to improve the
product from time to time without further notice.
.3.
Parts
Bottle rack
Shelf
Temperature regulator
and lamp
Vegetable crisper

.4.
Installation
The appliance must stand on even flooring.If the freezer is not level, adjust the front
leveling leg to raise or lower it. Packaging materials should not be used as support of the
appliance.
Install the appliance in a well-ventilated
room. Allow 10cm on each side and 10cm
over the top of the freezer for easy
installation and proper air circulation.
Do not expose the appliance to direct
sunlight or a heat source as cooker.
An extremely cold room is unsuitable for
installation of the appliance.
To prevent electric shock, do not ex-
pose the appliance to rain or moisture.
>10cm >10cm

Reversible door
1. Detach the plug (6) at the left upper corner and the component (1) at the left lower corner.
2. Detach the cover (5) of the hinge box at the right upper corner to remove the upper hinge.
Hold and lift the door to take it out and put aside.
3. Detach the lower hinge (2) and the component (3). Insert the component (3) to the left hole
of lower hinge (2) and tighten.
4. Assemble the component (1) to the corresponding position on the right side and tighten.
5. Assemble the upper hinge (4) to the corresponding position on the left side and tighten.
6. Assemble the door from below on the hinge (4).
7. Assemble the lower hinge (2) to the left side of the door.
8. Insert the plug (6) on the right upper corner.
9. After reversion of the door, open and close the door for several times to see to it that there
is no unusual noise and all the screws and hinges are tightened.
(5)
(4)
(6)
(3)
(1)
(2)
Basic Operation
.5.

Basic Operation
Please clean inner compartment of the appliance
thoroughly before initial start-up.
After the appliance is levelled and cleaned, allow it
to stand still for 30 minutes before start-up.
After the power is turned on, adjust the temperature
regulator from '0' to an appropriate setting between
'1' and '7'. When the regulator is set at '0', the
appliance is switched off.
Start-up
Temperature control
Use the temperature regulator (T) to adjust the inner
temperature of the appliance. Remember that high
figures on the regulator yield to lower degrees of
temperature. The inner temperature may be adjusted
as desire.
Position
1-2
3-4
4-5
6-7
Application
Summer, ambient temperature
25~35¡
Spring and autumn, ambient
temperature 15~25¡
Winter, ambient temperature
5¡ -15¡
Fast refrigeration
Note: When the temperature is altered, it takes some
time for the temperature of the inner compartment to
adjust. The period will be longer or shorter,
depending on the ambient temperature, amount of
food and how often the door is opened.
Storing foods
The inner tempetature of the refrigerator will be cold
enough after one or two hours (longer if the ambient
temperature is high) of non-load operation and
suitable for food storage.
7
0
1
2
T
7
0
1
2
.6.

Operation Instructions
The refrigeration compartment can be
used for short-time food storage.
The temperature of refrigeration compartment is
about 0¡~10¡, therefore the refrigeration
compartment is unsuitable for long-time food
storage.
(1)Egg, butter
(2)Pickles and condiment
(3)Bottles of beverages
(4)Pastries, ready-cooked meals, dairy products
(5)Meat and sausage
(6)Salad, fruit and vegetable
Foods arrangement
Allow warm foods or beverages to cool down
before placing them into the appliance.
Tips for refrigeration
Clean and dry the foods to be refrigerated.
Wrap or cover foods well before storing so as to
avoid loss of water content and prevent odors.
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.7.

Do not overfill the refrigerator. Always keep a good
air circulation in the refrigerator. Foods should be
placed with some space left between them and the
back wall. Otherwise, foods may adhere to the
extremely cold surface.
Arrange the foods by variety before storing, to
avoid unnecessary door opens. For those to be used
up soon, place them in the front of the rack, so as to
avoid frequent and prolonged door opens and be
energy-saving.
The technical data of the illuminating light is
220V,15W.
Illuminating light
Socket: E 14 (Light bulbs with the power larger
than 15W are strictly prohibited.)
Unplug the appliance before replacing the light
bulb. Screw out the light bulb and replace it with a
new one.
7
0
1
2
Operation Instructions
.8.

Cleaning
Cleaning
Clean the refrigerator from time to time to keep it dirt
and unpleasant odors.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
To clean the inner compartment, remove foods
and shelves. Wash the inner compartment with
lukewarm water and mild detergent. Do not use
cleansers such as soaps, soouring power or spray
cleaners, boiled water or acid, etc.
Clean the outside of the refrigerator with a damp
cloth. Dry thoroughly.
For electric safety, do not splash water directly on
the refrigerator.
Make sure that water doesn't get into electric
components as temperature regulator.
Keep the door seal clean.
For efficient operation, dirt and dust should be
removed from back and bottom of the appliance.
Even in summer, foods in the refrigerator can be well
stored for hours during power failure. If a power
failure is announced in advance, then:
Power failure
Do not add more fresh foods into the refrigerator.
Keep the door closed as far as possible.
Note : A continued power failure will have an
adverse effect on the storage period and the quality
of the foods.
.9.

Cleaning
Vacation
Take out those foods that are easy to get
deteriorated. Set the temperature regulator at normal
position and close the door well.
If you are going out for a long vacation and it's
necessary to shut off the power, take out all of the
foods, defrost and clean the freezer. Dry the
refrigerator and leave the door open to prevent
odors.
Unplug the appliance.
Take out all of the foods.
Fasten the shelves and vegetable crisper with
adhesive tapes.
Closed the door tightly with adhesive tapes.
Transportation
When not in use
If the appliance will not used for a period of time,
turn the unit off and unplug. Clean the appliance as
described.
Leave the door open to keep the appliance from
unpleasant odors.
Note: Do not stop the appliance frequently for the
sake of its service life.
.10.

Before calling for services, check the following points to see if you
can solve the problem yourself.
Problem Possible cause
The appliance doesn't work.
The illuminating light
doesn't work.
Unusual noise
The compressor works
continuously or the inner
temperature is not low
enough.
Foods are dried.
There is ice in the
refrigerated food.
Unpleasant smell
The bulb is broken.
The appliance is not plugged in.
The temperature regulator is set at '0'.
Not plugged in.
Voltage is too low.
The temperature regulator is set at '0'.
The appliance doesn't stand level.
The appliance is placed so near the wall that some part
of it rubs against the wall.
Initial start-up
Large amounts of foods are stored in the appliance.
The door is opened frequently.
The temperature regulator is not properly set.
The appliance is exposed to direct sunlight or a
heating vent.
Poor ventilation. The ventilating grille is blocked or the
condenser needs to be cleaned.
Foods are not well covered or packed.
Foods with strong smell are not well covered or packed.
Foods get deteriorated.
Interior needs cleaning.
The door is not well closed.
The door is frequently opened or opened for a long time.
It's normal that there is ice in the food package.
Troubleshooting
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