Haier HRF-356 User manual

HRF-356 HRF-396

Primary features
Efficient ice making
Unique chiller compartment design
Automatic defrosting
Unique external layout
Refrigerator air curtain cooling design
Multiple venting system for efficient cooling achievements
Separate control for refrigerating and freezing storage
On the top of the refrigerator compartment is a chiller drawer
designed for convenient access.
This appliance features air-cooling system for automatic
defrosting.
Unique designs of streamline and curve refrigerator doors with
reverse C shaped handle.
Air curtain surround cooling adjusting refrigerator temperature
(difference within 2 ).
Multiple vents are designed in the air circulation channels for
efficient distribution of coldness in each compartment.
The refrigerating and freezing compartments are controlled
separately to optimize cooling efficiency and economic
operation.
A semi-automatic icemaker is installed in the freezer
compartment and ice cubes can be made efficiently.

(1) Ice maker
(2) Freezer air channel cover
(3) Freezer shelf
(4) Freezer air outlet
(5) Freezer air backflow outlet
(6) Chiller bin
(7) Refrigerator air channel
(8) Refrigerator fan
(9) Control panel
(10) Refrigerator shelf
(11) Light and lampshade
(12) Crisper
(13) Adjustable foot
(14) Freezer bottle holder
(15) Refrigerator bottle holder
(16) Air curtain
Diagram of parts
The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
If the supply cord is damaged,it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid to a hazard.
Warning Keep ventilation openings,in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure,clear of obstruction.
Warning Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process,other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Warning Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Warning Do not use electrical appliance inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance,unless they are of the type recommended
by the manufacturer.

Safety precautions
Never store inflammable, explosive or
corrosive materials in the refrigerator.
Do not install the refrigerator near
gasoline or other inflammable articles.
Do not swing on or apply excessive
pressure to the refrigerator door.
This refrigerator should be used for food
storage. It is not recommended to place
microbiological or chemical materials,
which have special requirement in
temperature setting.
Don't place heavy or unstable articles or
water containers on top of the refrigerator.
Don't place electrical plugs, regulators or
microwaves on top of the refrigerator.
Don't use electric appliances (Except
those allowed by manufacturer) inside the
refrigerator.
Mousse
Spray
Gas
Acid
Alkali
Bacterin Vaccine
Chemical Agent

Location
The appliance should be placed on a flat and solid surface. If the refrigerator is
placed on a plinth, flat, strong and fire-resistant materials must be used. The front
black foot of the refrigerator can be adjusted clockwise or anti-clockwise to lift or
lower the refrigerator if it is placed on an uneven surface.
Clockwise Anti-clockwise
Adjustable Foot
The refrigerator shall be placed away
from heat sources or direct sunlight.
The refrigerator should be placed in a
well-ventilated area, and a space of 10cm
or more should be allowed around the
refrigerator.
Never place the refrigerator near to a
water source. Clean and dry any water
splashes and stains with soft cloth.
Never place the refrigerator in an area
with an ambient temperature below zero.
Never operate the refrigerator outdoors or
in rain.
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Unpacking
Check attached accessories and
materials.
Ensure that the refrigerator is properly
located.
Clean the refrigerator before using.
Time lapse before power supply
Remove all packing materials.
Connect the refrigerator to power source at
least 30 minutes after the refrigerator is
sited and cleaned.
Check if all accessories specified in the
Packing List are available. Contact the
local distributor if shortage is found.
(See section Location )
(See section Cleaning )
Caution: After unpacking, write down the model and manufacture
number of the refrigerator on the Warranty Certificate which will be
required if technical services are applied for.
Preparation
Operation
Manual
Warranty
Certificate
Quality
Certificate

Operation
1. UI definition
1.1 Buttons and functions
Refrigerator and freezer scale; super freeze function
Press the following 3 buttons to set up desired performances:
a. C- refrigerator: setup of refrigerator performance
b. B-freezer: setup of freezer performance
c. A-super freeze: setup of super freeze performance
d. Refrigerator button + Freezer button + Super freeze button
(once/twice/thrice): setup test 1/test 2/exit
Power supply
Adjusting temperature

Operation
3.2 Freezer temperature setup
Every press of freezer button (effect when released) will result in 1 scale increase,
and one after another of freezer indicators will light from left to right until scale 5 is
reached (5 indicators on). If the button is pressed again, the cycle will start from
scale 1 (left end indicator on).
1.2 Indicator
3.1 Refrigerator temperature setup
a. Super freeze: the largest indicator lights on the top, super freeze mode
activated;
b. Refrigerator sensor 1 error: first one from left of refrigerator scale indicators
blinks at 1Hz
c. Refrigerator sensor 2 error: second from left of refrigerator scale indicators
blinks at 1Hz
d. Freezer sensor error: first from left of freezer scale indicators blinks at 1Hz
e. Defrost sensor error: second from left of freezer scale indicators blinks at
1Hz
f. Ambient temperature sensor error: third from left of freezer scale indicators
blinks at 1Hz
When the appliance is initialized, both refrigerator and freezer are set at scale 3
automatically with super freeze mode inactivated. If freezer sensor temperature is
between the points for turning on and off, the refrigerator will start operation when
temperature rises to the point for turning on.
Every press of refrigerator button (effect when released) will result in 1 scale
increase, and one after another of refrigerator indicators will light from left to right
until scale 5 is reached (5 indicators on). If the button is pressed again, the cycle
will start from scale 1 (left end indicator on).
2. Initial status requirements
3. Ordinary temperature setup control
Scale
Temperature

Operation
Scale
Temperature
4. Super freeze control
5. Light
4.1 Press super freeze button (effect when released) to enter super freeze mode,
and compressor and freezer fan motor will keep operating continuously for 4
hours.
4.2 Super freeze mode can be inactivated either automatically or manually.
4.3 Automatic exit
When preset super freeze period expiries, the super freeze mode will be
inactivated automatically and previous mode will be entered (the mode prior to
the super freeze mode).
4.4 Manual exit
Under super freeze mode, if super freeze setup button is pressed (effect when
released), the super freeze mode will be inactivated and previous mode will be
entered (the mode prior to the super freeze mode).
4.5 In the process of super freeze, when accumulative working period reaches 8
hours, defrost is activated and defrost time is to be added to super freeze
period. The super freeze and automatic defrost modes are inactivated under
their respective conditions of exit and do not affect each other.
4.6 If super freeze mode is activated while automatic defrost is in operation, the
automatic defrost mode will continue until automatic defrost is inactivated and
super freeze mode activated. After super freeze mode is entered, remaining
time of defrost mode will be added into super freeze period.
4.7 Super freeze mode activated manually: verify the length of accumulative
working period before super freeze mode is entered plus the period between
super freeze mode is entered and manually inactivated, if the length is less then
8 hours, defrost mode is not activated.
4.8 After super freeze mode is entered, the freezer sensor will not control operating
status of compressor and freezer fan motor, and the air outlet and refrigerator
fan motor will be under the control of refrigerator sensor 1.
4.9 If error alarm sounds while super freeze mode is activated, priority will be given
to alarm and then super freeze exit, and error protection mode will be entered.
Indicator will be on and off when the refrigerator door is opened or closed,
respectively.

Refrigerating storage compartment
The refrigerator is for short-term
food storage of daily
consumption.
Storage areas
As cold air circulates inside the refrigerator,
temperature differences exist inside the
storage compartments. Area is the coldest.
Different foods should be placed in different
areas according to their properties.
Eggs and butter
Beverages and bottled food
Canned food and seasonings
Pickled food or canned pickled food
Wheaten food, canned food, and bean curd
Cooked meat and sausages
Fruit, vegetables and salad
Although the temperature in most areas in
the refrigeration compartment can be
regulated between 0 C and 10 C,
extended periods of food storage is not
recommended. Refrigerator should only be
used for short-term storage.
Caution: Ensure that the door of the chiller compartment is
closed before closing refrigerator door.
Lamp and its replacement
Lamp: 220-240V, 15W
Lamp holder: E14 (lamps exceeding 15W
must not be used)
When replacing the lamp ,
1. Unplug to disconnect the power
2. Remove the food shelf in front of the lamp.
3. Insert a flat tool into the slot, push
upward to remove the lampshade.
4. Remove the lamp by turning anti-
clockwise and install a new lamp by
turning it clockwise.
5. Properly install the lampshade after
ensuring that all lugs on the cover are
placed into the holes on the lamp holder.
Lamp cover
Lamp holder
Lamp
Lug
Slot
Hole

Refrigerating storage precautions
Hot food must be cooled to room
temperature before storing in the
refrigerator.
Food to be stored should be properly
sealed.
This will prevent moisture in the food from
evaporating and prevent vegetables and
fruit from tainting in flavor.
Do not store excess quantities or
weights of food
Food should be stored with spaces in
between for better storage results. Never
overload shelves, as they may collapse
under excessive loads.
Dry any water droplets on the food
before placing it in the refrigerator.
Storage of sorted food
Food to be stored should be sorted
according to consumer requirements.
Food consumed daily should be placed in
the most convenient area, this will
minimize opening periods for the door.
Do not place food too close to the
internal walls
Food with high moisture content should
not be placed close to the walls of the
inner liner. Maintain a space to prevent
food from freezing onto the walls.

Suggestions
Leaves of carrots or turnips should be
removed before storage.
Eggs should be stored vertically in the
egg holder.
Frozen food can be placed in the cold
compartment before serving, as this
will conserve energy.
Onions, garlic, ginger, water chestnuts
and other root vegetables should not
be stored in the refrigerator, as these
foods are suitable for long-term
storage at normal temperatures.
Storage period will be extended if
vegetables are placed with their roots
towards the cold source.
Ripe squash, melon, pawpaw, bananas
and pineapples should not be stored in
the refrigerator. Freezing will
accelerate the ripening process.

Freezing storage precautions
Hot food should not be stored in the
refrigerator until it has cooled down to
room temperature.
Food cut into small portions will freeze
faster and be easier to defrost and
cook. The recommended weight for
each portion is less than 2.5kg.
The outside of any food packing should
be dried before storage in the freezer,
and any packing materials should be
odor-free, airtight, non-poisonous and
nontoxic.
Food should be stored in accordance
with any information printed on the
packing.
Only remove the required amount of
food from the freezer compartment.
Defrosted food cannot be re-stored in
the freezer unless it is first cooked.
Do not load excessive quantity of fresh
food in the freezer compartment.
Quantity of the food in storage shall
comply with the cooling capacity of the
refrigerator.
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Cleaning
The refrigerator should be cleaned regularly
to prevent the formation of bad odors.
Disconnect the power before cleaning the
refrigerator.
Clean the refrigerator with a soft cloth or
sponge with mild detergent.
Automatic defrosting
This refrigerator is designed for automatic defrosting.
Defrosting
Dry water droplets on surfaces of the
refrigerator with a piece of cloth.
Caution: Do not use excessive amounts of water for cleaning the
refrigerator. Use a dry cloth to clean the switch and the lamp.
Caution: Do not use a hard brush, steel brush, detergent, gasoline
or other solvents, hot water, acid or alkali for cleaning.
Acide
Detergent
Gas
Regularly clean the
surfaces of the external
shell to improve the heat
elimination efficiency.
Always keep the
door gasket clean.

Vacation
Power interruption
Eveninsummer,foodcanbestoredinthe
refrigerator for a few hours after a power
interruption.
Don't put additional food into the
refrigerator during a power interruption
and try to open the door as less
frequently as possible.
If prior notice of a power interruption is
given, make some ice and put it in a
container in the top of the refrigeration
compartment.
Caution: Temperature in the refrigerator will rise as for a power
interruption or technical problem, and the storage period will be
reduced.
Ceased operation
If the refrigerator is to be ceased for an
extended period, unplug the refrigerator
and clean the refrigerator as previously
described.
Keep the door of refrigerator open when
the power is turned off to prevent any
food remaining in the compartment from
producing bad odors.
Caution: It is recommended that the refrigerator be not turned off
unless it is necessary.
Caution: Do not restart the refrigerator until a period of at least five
minutes has elapsed.

Before leaving for a vacation
Moving the refrigerator
If the vacation is long, take out the food
from the refrigerator and disconnect the
power. Wait until the frost inside melts,
clean and dry the compartment. Leave
the door open to prevent formation of
bad odor.
Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove all the food.
Secure the shelves in the cold storage
compartment, vegetable and fruit tray
and drawers in the freezer with tape.
Tightly close and tape the door of the
refrigerator.
Do not tilt the refrigerator more than 45
degrees.
Remove the vulnerable food from
refrigerator if the vacation is short and
properly set the control panel, and
make sure that the door of the
refrigerator is properly closed.
Vacation
Caution: Never place the refrigerator horizontally.

The evaporator and piping system of
the refrigerator may produce a slight
sound when the refrigerator operates
due to ambient temperature changes.
Troubleshooting
A slight sound may be produced by
defrosting water flowing into the
evaporating recipient and the
compressor at the moment of operation
commencement or vacation.
The thermostat, starting capacitor and
heat protector may produce a slight
sound when the refrigerator starts or
stops.
A slight continuous sound can be heard
when the liquid refrigerant circulates to
the evaporator.
Click
Click
Poop
Poop
Swish
Swish
Clatter
Clatter