Haier HRF-155 User manual

INSTRUCTION OF
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATOR
HRF-155/185
●Please read the instruction carefully before operation.
●Please preserve it well for future use.
CONTENTS
BEFORE USING
Designations of the parts
Safety precautions
Setting environment
Preparation for running
Operation
Instruction for the refrigerating compartment
Instruction for the freezing compartment
Cleaning,Stopping
Troubleshooting
Inside the front cover
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Designations of the parts
The appliance available may differ from the one described and illustrated in the manual
due to continuing improvement. Hence we apologize for it.
Fruit box
Trays/Shelves
Freezer section
Food shelf
Temperature selector
Food shelf
Door rack
Bottle rack
Discharge opening

Safety Precautions
In case inflammable gas leaks,
*Shut off the valve of the container.
*Open the exhaust.
*Do not pull out or insert the power plug.
Do not splash water over it.
*Wipe the water and dirt
away with a piece of cloth.
To avoid the door tilting , do not
allow children to hang
themselves on it.
Do not spray inflammable agent
near the refrigerator.
Use a separated socket
* Reliable earth connection.
*AC 220V,50Hz
If the power supply does not agree with
220V,50Hz, an automatic
voltage stabilizer over 500W must
be installed.
Any inflammable, explosive materials and corrosive
alkali should never be stored in the refrigerator.
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Preparation for operation
*Remove all the packing materials
Including the foam pat.
*Check the accessories and data sheets
supplied with the refrigerator.
Check the items against the packing
list. If something is missing, contact your vendor.
*It is advisable to clean the refrigerator
before using it
(for details, see“Cleaning” at page 11).
*Standstill
To ensure trouble free operation, do not put the plug
into the power supply socket until 30 minutes after
setting-up and cleaning.
*Install the refrigerator on a proper place
(see “Setting environment” at page 3).
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Setting environment
*The refrigerator should be placed on a flat and firm floor. Do not use the foaming packing
pat under it as a cushion.
*The refrigerator should be set in a place where
air circulates well. Leave enough space
around it.
*Keep it away from heat sources and
direct sunlight.
*Do not place it in a place where it is cold
enough to freeze.
*Do not expose it to high moisture and
splashes.
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More than 10cm More than 10cm

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Starting
Start the refrigerator
Do not put food into the refrigerator at once. after the power is on,
Normally, let it run without load for 2-3 hours. (Longer in summer).
After it is cooled down inside, food can be placed in.
For the first operation, the compressor may run in a long time. It is
no fault.
Adjust the temperature inside the refrigerator
Normally, turn the knob for temperature adjustment in the refrigerator
compartment to “mean” position. In this case, the temperature is
about -18℃in the freezing compartment, and 3-6℃ in the
refrigerating compartment.
The refrigerating compartment.
If the knob points to “1” , the temperature inside is about 3℃
higher than at the “4-5” position. If it points to “7” , the
temperature is about 3℃ lower. Please adjust it to meet your
requirement.
The above temperatures are average temperatures at the centers of
the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment without
food in it, with the door closed and when the environment temperature
is about 30℃.
Adjustment can be conducted according to the environment temperature, operation condition and the table
below when it is necessary.
Phenomena Adjustment
When the knob is at the “1” position for a long
period and the food in the freezing compartment is
frozen too slowly.
Turn the knob to “7” position
When the ambient temperature is too high in
summer (over 32℃)
Turn the knob to the position between “1” and
“4-5”
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
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Food for short-term storage and everyday used
vegetables can be put into this compartment.
The temperature in this compartment is about 0-10℃.
Though multiplication of bacteria can be limited, it is
impossible to control it completely. So, it is not suitable to
store food for a long time in it.
Instruction for the Refrigerating Compartment
Notice for the food storage
*Before putting hot food into the refrigerator, cool it to the room
temperature.
*Food should be cleaned and wiped water off before storage.
*It is better to seal food in a container before storage.
It not only can prevent food from drying, but also can prevent
odor penetration. For example, fish and meat must have
bacteria on them. So, it is necessary to pack them in order to
avoid contacting other food.
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Food arrangement
Temperatures differ in different parts of the inner compartment and
foods can be stored accordingly. The part 6 is the coldest zone of
the fridge section.
1. Wheaten food, can, diary product and bean curd, etc.
2. Butter and cheese, etc.
3. Cans and seasonings, etc.
4. Beverages and bottled foods.
5. Delicatessen and sausages.
6. Fruits, vegetables and salad, etc.

*It is not suitable to put too much or too heavy food
on the supporting tray. It may damage the tray.
*Please classify the food before storage.
Put the food used every day in frond of the shelves to
prevent opening the door in longer time.
*Never fill food fully in the refrigerator.
Food should be separated from one another leaving
passage for air circulation.
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Lamp and replacement
Data for the lamp: 220V 10W
Lamp holder: E12(never use bulb over 10W)
When you change the bulb, take off the plug to cut off
power, turn the bulb anticlockwise as shown in the fig;
then fix the new bulb and insert the plug.
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How to adjust the height of the tray
You may adjust the height of the tray at your will. When
you want to take it out or put in , please use two hands
with care.

Making full use of the refrigerating compartment
When storing vegetables, do not place them in their
growing direction. It can be kept longer in this way.
Place mushrooms upsides down. Leaves of turnips
should be cut off before storage.
When putting bottles in the bottle holder inside the
door , put some napkin paper at the bottom of the
holder it makes it easy to clean the door.
When thawing frozen food, put it in the refrigerating
compartment. It can cool the compartment. Energy
can be saved.
The following food is not necessary to be stored in
the refrigerator.
Food not suitable to be stored in it:
pumpkins, muskmelons, Chinese flowering quinces,
and pineapples. They may undergo a process of
metabolism in the refrigerator. If they are not ripe,
they can be stored in it for a period.
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Please use the freezing compartment for food to be
stored in a long period.
The temperature in this compartment is below -18℃. Bacteria
multiplication can be prevented. The storage period written on.
The food package should be observed. It is better to put food to be
stored longer here, such as meat, fish, vegetable treated with
hot water, fruit treated with sugar, sweets ; etc. The storage
period given on the food package should be observed.
Instruction for the freezing compartment
Importance for freezing food
*Do not put too much fresh food in it once. The freezing capacity
value must not be exceeded. (See “Technical data” in the back
cover).
*Hot food must be cooled to the room temperature before putting it
into the refrigerator.
*Food can be divided into several parts in accordance with its
application. In this way, It is easy to be frozen. Quality can be
guaranteed when thawing and cooking. Each part of food or fruit
should be under 1 kg, for meat, it should be less than 2.5kg.
*Packing material must suit for freezing food. It must be dry so as
to prevent freezing together. The packing material must be strong.
no odor, gas seal, water seal to prevent odor penetration or
decrease of the food quality.
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*Food to be frozen should be classified before storage.
The same sorts of food should be placed together. It can shorten
the door openings time save energy.
*When you store frozen food, please observe the
storage period given by the manufacturer.
You can write down the date when you put it in the freezer on the
package to avoid overdue.
*In principle, it is better to take out food as much as you need
once to thaw, The thawed food must not be put back
into the compartment again unless it becomes cooked
food.
*Do not put bottles of beer or beverage into the freezing
compartment.
*Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. It may hurt
your fingers. Do not eat the food just taken out of it.

Cleaning
*For safety, please take off the power plug before cleaning.
*Clean it with warm water added with neutral detergent using soft
cloth or foam. Never use hard brushes. Nor household cleaner,
paint, solvent, benzene, acid and hot water.
*Clean the water on the surface of the refrigerator.
(1)Do not spray water on it , it may effect the insulation of electric
parts.
(2)Please use dry cloth to clean switches, lamp thermostat , etc.
*The door seal is easy to dirt, keep it clean.
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Cleaning, Stopping
Treatment during power failure
In case of power failure, even in summer, it is no problem to
keep the food in several hours. If you know it beforehand,
pay attention:
*In case of power failure, take off the plug. Put it in after 6 minute at
least.
*Do not put new food in and not open the door if possible after
power failure.
*Make much more ice and put it in the up part of the refrigerating
compartment.
*Notice : Due to power failure or other reasons, temperature in the
freezing compartment goes up. That will decrease the storage
period or food quality.
Stopping
If the refrigerator will not be used for a long time, the power plug
must be taken off. It needs cleaning as the above description.
When it stops, keep the door open to avoid bad odor.
The follows are not faults:
*When the air is humid, water drops may be seen on the outside surface of the refrigerator or the middle beam.
Clean them off with a piece of dry cloth.
*The body and the middle beam in front may feel hot due to defrosting tubes passing through them.
*You may hear sound of refrigerant flowing in the circulation tubes or “ba, ba ” and the sound made by the
compressor when it starts and stops,
Notice:Normally, don’t stop the refrigerator. Otherwise it
will effect its life.

Troubleshooting
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Please check and make sure the follows before maintenance.
Phenomena Check and make sure
The refrigerator do not work
The lamp can not light up
Too much noise
The temperature in the
refrigerator is not low
enough
*If the power is on(plug, socket, fuse)
*If the power voltage is too low.
*If the power switch is on.
*If the bulb is damaged.
*If the floor is flat; if the refrigerator stands firmly.
*If a part of it touch the wall or other matters.
*The thermostat is not set correctly, set it at higher position if
necessary.
*The door is not closed tightly or opened frequently or in a long
time.
*It may be directly under the sunlight or near heat souses.
*Bad air circulation or something blocking the grids or the
compressor is too dirty.
MODEL
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY
ICE-TRAY
ICE SCRAPER
HOLE CLEANING PIN
KEY
HRF-155
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HRF-185
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PACKING LIST