Haier HR-155S User manual

Domestic Refrigerator
Operation Instructions
HR-155S
Contents
Cautions
Parts
Installation
Basic Operation
Operation Instructions
Defrosting/Cleaning
Troubleshooting
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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
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, ice making and frozen food
storage also can be accessed if the tem-
perature regulator is set at “6” or”7”.
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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(7)
(1)=Evaporator door
(2)=Ice-tray
(3)=Evaporator
(4)=Drip tray
(5)=Shelf
(6)=Vegetable box
(7)=Bottle rack
(8) Knob of thermostat

.4.
Installation
>10cm >10cm
The appliance must stand on even flooring.If the freezer is not level, adjust
the front leveling leg to raise or lower it.
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 cookers,
radiators, heaters, etc.
An extremely cold room is unsuitable
for installation of the appliance.
To prevent electric shock, do not
expose the appliance to rain or moisture.

.5.
Basic Operation
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Clean the inner compartment before using.
After the refrigerator is levelled and cleaned,wait
30 minutes or more before plugging in.
Start-up
Clean the refrigerator briefly.
After 2 or 3 hours of non-load operation,the inner
com
partment is cold enough and suitable for food
storage.
Temperature selection
Adjust the inner temperature according to
the ambient temperature and the amount of food.
Note:foods get frozen under the circum-
stances described below.
The temperature regulator is set at an
extremely high setting . If so , reset the regulator
to a proper setting.
In winter,ambient temperature is lower than 5°C.
6-7
Setting Application
1-2
2-4
4-5
summer,ambient temperature 25°C-35°C
Spring and autumn,ambient temperature 15°C-25°C
Winter,ambient temperature 5°C-15°C
Fast refrigeration or making ice.
After use,reset the temperature regulator to its
original setting.Otherwise foods in the refrigerator
may get frozen.

.6.
Operation Instructions
Do not make the inner temperature lower than
necessary. Adjust the temperature regulator in
accordance with the ambient temperature and
the amount of food.
To lower the power consumption, allow warm
foods and beverages to cool down before storing
them in the refrigerator.
For cold air circulation in the inner compartment,
do not overfill the shelves.
Wrap or pack the foods to be refrigerated
separately to keep the strong smells from giving
off and to keep the foods from being dried.
Ice preparation
Fill 4/5 the ice tray with water and place in
the lower part of the evaporator.
Set the temperature regulator at ‘7’.
After making ice, reset the regulator to its
original setting. Otherwise the foods in the
refrigerator may get frozen.
How to take out the ice cubes
To take out the ice tray, knock the ice tray
lightly to remove it from the evaporator.
Hold the bottom of the ice tray in running
water for a while.
Twist both sides of the ice tray to remove
the ice cubes.

.7.
Bottles of beverages that may get cracked when
frozen should not be stored in the evaporator.
Medicine or valuable scientific specimen
should not be stored in the refrigerator.
Keep off the cold surface of the evaporator
especially when hands are wet.
When the plug is pulled out, wait 3 minutes
or more before plug in again. Otherwise it may
do harm to the compressor.
When not in use
Unplug the appliance.
Clean the inner compartment thoroughly.
Leave the door open for 2 or 3 days.
Note: Do not stop the appliance frequently.
Otherwise, the service life of the appliance
may be shortened.
Operation Instructions

.8.
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.
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.
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 warranty.
When a power failure is announced
No defrosting
Set the temperature regulator to the highest
setting.
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.
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!

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.
.9.

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.
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.
The appliance doesn’t stand level.
Some part of the refrigerator rubs against the
wall or other furniture.
Rain season of high humidity.
If so, dry the surfaces thoroughly.
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.
The inner Temperature
is not cold enough.
Unusual noises
The outer surfaces are wet.
The inner surfaces are wet.
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Troubleshooting