Haier HR-136WL User manual

HR-136WL
Refrigerator
Operation Instructions
Contents
Cautions -------------------- 1-2
Parts ------------------------ 3
Observations ----------------- 4
Basic Operation -------------- 5
Operation Instructions ------- 6
Defrosting/Cleaning ----------7-8
Troubleshooting -------------- 9

Cautions
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
is
made of polyethylene and the polyethylene
pads and stuffing contain no fluorochloric
hydrocarbon.
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.
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, making ice.
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.
! WARNING
The plug should be accessible after the
appliance positioned.
.2.

Observations
The appliance can be placed with its rear
panel directly against the wall.
For a good air circulation, the vent grille at
the back of the worktop must not be
blocked, It should be placed on flat and firm
ground lest it gives off higher noise than
usual.
Do not expose the appliance to direct
sunlight or a heat source as cookers,
radiators, heaters, etc.
Allow warm foods or beverages to cool
down before placing them into the
appliance.
Do not open the door more often than
necessary to lessen cold air escape.
For adequate air circulation, do not
overfill the refrigerator.
Adjust the temperature regulator in
accordance with the ambient temperature
and the amount of foods.
.4.

Basic Operation
The appliance must stand on even
flooring.
If the appliance is to be placed on a soft
carpet, support the appliance with a solid
wood board. If the appliance is placed on
the carpet directly, the high-temperature
compressor may cause color fading of the
carpet.
A separate earthed three-pole is required.
Stop using the appliance if a sensation of
electric shock is felt when touching the
refrigerator.
The appliance must be properly earthed,
especially in a place of thick moisture.
1. Clean the inner compartment.
2. A special socket is required.
3. After 2 or 3 hours of non-load operation,
the inner compartment is cold enough and
suitable for food storage.
Tips for refrigeration
Temperature selection
Adjust the inner temperature in accordance
with the ambient temperature and the
amount of foods to be refrigerated.
Application
1-2 Summer, ambient temperature
25oC-35oC.
2-4 Spring and autumn, ambient
temperature 15oC-25oC.
4-5 Winter, ambient temperature
5oC-15oC.
6-7 Fast refrigeration and making ice.
After that, reset the temperature to a
normal setting. Otherwise, the foods in the
refrigerator may be frozen.
Note: Foods in the refrigeration
compartment may get frozen in following
cases,
The temperature regulator is set at a
higher figure than necessary. If so, reset
the temperature regulator to a proper
setting.
In winter, ambient temperature is lower
than 5oC.
Temperature difference
The inner temperature varies at different
parts of the inner compartment. The
coldest part is part 1, and the temperature
gets warmer in turn of part 2,3 and 4.
.5.

Operation Instructions
Do not store frozen foods and ice creams in
the refrigerator-Danger of thawing!
Wrap or cover foods well before storing so
as to avoid loss of water content and off-odor.
The appliance can not be used to store
medicine or scientific specimen.
Do not place heavy items more than 20kg
on the top of the refrigerator.
Do not place water container, vase or other
items that are likely to fall when the door is
opened.
Do not place bottles of beverage in the
evaporator-Danger of explosion.
Keep off the cold surfaces of the evaporator,
especially when hands are wet, hands may be
frozen to the extremely cold surfaces.
After the appliance is unplugged, do not plug
in again until 3 minutes later.
When not in use
Unplug the appliance
Clean and dry the inner compartment. Open
the door for 2 or 3 days to dry the inner
compartment thoroughly.
A refrigerator that is set out of use without
cleaning may suffer from unpleasant odors or
mildew.
.6.

Defrosting/Cleaning
Defrosting
The surface of evaporator ices up when
the refrigerator is working. When the frost
layer is thick as 3mm, the refrigerator must
be defrosted and cleaned. Otherwise, it
may results in lower efficiency and high
energy consumption.
1. Take out foods and ice tray. Keep the
door open.
2. Set the temperature at ‘0’ position.
After defrosting, dry the water tray and
then replace it in the refrigerator. Reset
the temperature regulator to its original
position.
Making ice
Fill the 3/4 ice tray with water and then
place it in the lower part of the evaporator.
Set the temperature regulator at ‘7’.
After making ice, reset the temperature
regulator to its original position. Otherwise
foods may get frozen.
To take out the ice cubes
1. Knock the ice tray lightly to loose it.
2. Hold the bottom of the ice tray in warm
water for a while.
3. Twist the ice tray to loose the ice cubes.
Note: Never use a sharp or pointed item
to defrost or loose the ice tray. Otherwise
it’s likely to damage the surfaces of the
evaporator and result in the leakage of
refrigerant. The manufacturer takes no
responsibility for cost of the reparation
even the appliance is under guarantee.
.7.

Defrosting/Cleaning
Cleaning
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. Wash the inner compartment with
lukewarm water and neutral detergent.
3. Dry the surface of the refrigerator
thoroughly.
Note:
1. Avoid splashing water on the freezer
when cleaning.
2. Do not use cleansers such as soaps,
paint, boiled water or acid, etc.
3. When using a chemical rag, do not
scratch the inner surfaces hardly.
For efficient operation, dirt and dust
should be removed from back and bottom
of your freezer from time to time.
To clean the door seal, use mild, soapy
water only.
Moving the refrigerator
Unplug the appliance
Take out foods and dry the water tray
before moving the refrigerator.
Note: Do not hold the refrigerator by its
door and the piping of condensor-That’s
dangerous!
When a power failure is announced
No defrosting
Set the temperature regulator to the
highest figure.
No more fresh foods are to be stored
in the refrigerator.
Power failure
Do not open the door more often than
necessary.
For a power failure not more than 3
hours, foods in the refrigerator can be well
stored even in summer.
.8.

Troubleshooting
Before calling the service center, check the following points and see if you
can solve the problem yourself.
Problem Possible Causes
No refrigeration Electrical connection is loose.
Fuse is broken.
The inner Temperature
is not cold enough.
Wrong temperature selection.
The inner compartment is overfilled.
The appliance is exposed to direct sunlight or
a heat source, such as heater.
Frequent door opens.
Unusual noises
The appliance doesn’t stand level.
Some part of the refrigerator rubs against the
wall or other furniture.
It’s normal that the noise of flowing refrigerant
can be heard during the interval of the stop
and restart of the compressor.
The outer surfaces are wet. Rain season of high humidity.
If so, dry the surfaces thoroughly.
The inner surfaces are wet.
The door is frequently opened or it’s kept
open too long.
There are large amount of foods of high water
content stored in the refrigerator. Dry the
inner compartment thoroughly.
.9.