Haier HSB03-01 User manual

Compact Refrigerator
Refrigerador Compacto
HSB02 -01 HSB03 _01
User Manual Model # HSB02-01 &HSB03-01
Manual del Usuario Polo Modelo de # HSB02-01 & HSB03 -Ol

PROPERREFRIGERATORCARE & CLEANING
Cleaning and Maintenance
Waraing:
•To avoid eJedric shock always unpk;,g your refrigerator
before cleaning Ignoring thiswarning may resultin death
or injury
Caution:
• Before using cleaning produds, always read and fatlow
manufacturer's in_rud_ons and warnings to avoid
personal injury or produd damage.
General:
•Preparea cleaning solutionof 3-4 tablespoons of baking
soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth,
dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your
refrigerator.
• Rinsewithclean warm water and dry witha soft dath.
- Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia,
chlorine bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or
metal scouring pads. SOME of these chemlcals may
dissolve, damage and/or discolor your refrlgeratot:
DoorGaskets:
• Clean door gasketsevery three months according to
TROUBLESHOOTING
general instructions Gaskets must be kept clean and
pliabIe to assure a proper seal
• Petroleum ielly applied lightly on the hinge sideof gaskets
will keepthe gasket pliable and assure a goad seal
Power Interruptions
• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to
thunderstorms or other causes. Removethe power cord from
AC outlet when a power outage occurs When power has
been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet.,tf outage is
for a proionged period, insped and discard spoiled or
thawed food in freezer and refrigerator Clean refrigerator
before reusing
Vacation and Moving
• For long vacations or absences,empty food from refrigerator
and freezer, move the temperature DIAL to the OFF position
and dean the refrigerator and door gaskets according to
"General cleaning" section. Prop doors open, so air can
circulate insideWhen moving always move the refrigerator
vertically Do not move with the unit lying down.. Possible
damage to the sealed system could occur.
RefrigeratorDoes Not Operate
• Check if thermostat control is not in the "OFF" position
• Check if refrigerator is plugged in.
• Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the
circuit breaker.
Foodtemperature eppeors too worm
• Frequent door openings..
• Aibw time for recently added warm food to reach fresh food
or freezer temperature
• Check gaskets for proper sea!
• Adius_temperature control to colder setting_
Foodtemperatureistoocold
• _ftemperature control se#ing _stoo cold, adiust to a warmer
salting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust..
Refrigerator runstoo frequently
• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature
during high temperature and humid days
• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended
period of time..
"Check gasket for proper sea]
• Check to see if doors are completely closed
Moisturebuilduponintedarorexterior
Oftherefrigerator:
" Th_sis normal during high humidily periods
• Prolonged or frequent door openings..
-Check door gaskets for proper seal.
Refrigeratorhasanodor:
• Interior needs cleaning.
• Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors..
Refrigeratordoordoesnatshutproperly:
• Re-align refrigerator door,
• Check for blockages eg food containers, crisper cover,
shelves, bins eft.

Door Alignment (see fig # 1)
I Remove the top hinge cover by using a flathead
screwdriver Place the head under the front edge of the
cap and genffy lift.
2 Loosen the top hinge screws using a Phillips head screw
drive_
3o Adiust the door or put a spacer in between and tighten
the screws..
4. Replace the top hinge cover by aligning the rear of the
cover with the rear of the hinge. Pressfirmly on the front
of the cover until it snaps in place.
fig, 1
REFRIGERATORFEATURES& USE
General Features
Adjustable temperature dial:
Your refrigerator will automa|ically maintain the temperature
level you select, The temperature control dial has 7 settings
plus off.. I is the warmest 7 is the coldest. Turning the dial
to OFF stops cooling in both the refrigeration and freezer
sections. At first, set the dial to 4 and allow 24 hours to
pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs.
(Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal
or tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours
before plugging the unit in.)
Refrigerator Interior Shelves
To remove or replace a full-width slide-out shelf:
(see fig° #2)
t Gently tilt the shelf up and slide forward until the shelf has
been completely removed
2. To replace the shelf, gently slide the shelf back.
Defrosting Your Refrigerator (seefig.,#3)
For maximum energy efficiency,defrost freezer sedion
whenever frost accumulates to a thicknessof t/4" or more on
freezer walls Note that frost tends to accumulate more during
the summer months..
Todefrost freezer, remove food and ice cube tray from the
freezer section..Your model requires you to place lhe ddp tray
under the freezer section (see Fig. 3) To defrost lurn the
temperature control dial to the OFF position. Defrosting may
take a few hours To speed up defrost time, keep the door
open and place a bowl of warm wc_er in the refrigerator.
During the defrost cycle,water will accumulate in the drip tray
The drip traymay also need to be emptied during the defrost
process. Do not leave unattended..
After defrosting, empb, and wlpe down the drip tray,as well as
the interior of the refrigerator, You may now resetyour
refrigerator to the desired temperature and return food
fig. 3
Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear
-:Boilingwater, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the
resultof the refrigerant circulating through the cooling colis
"The thermostat control wiff dick when it cycleson and off

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read a!! of the instructions before using this appliance
When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:
1) Use lhis appliance only for _sintended purpose as
described in this use and care guide.,
2) This refrigerator mustbe propedy installed in accordance
wi|h the installationinstrudionsbefore it _sused, See
grounding instructionsin the installation section_,
3) Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord Always grasp the plug firmly and puff straight out
from the outlet
9) This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in an
enclosed cabinet, it isdesigned for freestanding instaffatlon
only,
10) Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of
explosive fumes,
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For Future Reference
4) Repair or replace immediately, all electricservice cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a
cord that showscrack_ or abrasion damage along its
length, the plug or the connedor end
5) Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or before making
any repairs,
Note: Iffor any reason this product requires service, we
strongly recommend that a cerlified technician
performs the servlce
6) Do not use any eledrica[ device or any sharp instrument in
defrosting your refrigerator
7) if your o_d refrigerator isnot being used,we recommend
that you remove the doors and leave the shelvesin place_
This witl reduce the possibility of danger to children
8) After your refrigerator is in operation, do not 1ouch the
cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, parlicufarly
when hands ore damp or wet Skin may adhere to lhese
extremely co_dsurfaces_
DANGER
Risk of child entrapment,
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer,
Thank you for using cur Haier
producL This easy-lo-use manual
wlg!guide you in geIling Ihe best
use of your refrigerator.
Remember _orecord lhe model
and seriat number, They are on
a labet in back of the
refrigeralor.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
take off the doors° Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside,,
Staple your receipt to your manual
Youwi|l need il Io obloi. Wa_only s_l_.
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR(cant'd)
Install Limitations
• Do nat install your refrigerator in any location not
properly insulated or heated eg garage etc, Your
refrigerator was not designed to operate in temperature
seffings below 55 ° Fahrenheit,.
-Seled a suitable Location for the refrigerator on a hard
even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source
eg, radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances
etc

PARTS& FEATURES
HSB03
3
HSBO2
5
HSB02
HSB03
I 2 4 6
Freezer Ice Cube Tray Dip Tray Full Width SheJves Temperature Door Storage
Compodmen! Control Width SheJf
4 1 1 t 4 1full & l half
4 1 1 2 4 2 full width
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Unpacking Your Refrigerator
1 Remove all packaging material, This includes the foam base
and al adhesive |ape holding the refriger_or accessories
inside and outside.
2. Insped and remove any remains of packing, fape or printed
materials before powering on the refriger_or,
Proper Air Circulation
• To assureyour refrigerator works at the maximum efficiency it
was designed for, you should installif in a localion where
there isproper air circulation, plumbing and ebdfical
connedions,
" The following ore recommended clearances around the
refrigera!or:
Sides .................. 3/4 "(19ram)
Top ...............................2" (50ram)
Back ............................2" (50mm)
Electrical Requirment
" Make sure there is a suitable power OulIet (1t5 volts, 15
amps outlet) with proper grounding to power Ihe refrigerator.
• Avoid the use of three plug adaplers or cuffing off the third
grounding in order to accommodole a hvo plug DUller,This
is a dangerous pradice since it provides no effedive
grounding for the refrigeralor and may result in shock
hazard,
Extension Cords
• Avoid the use of on extension cord because of potential
safely hazards under certain conditions ff i! is necessary to
use an exlenslon cord, use only a 3-wire extenslon cord that
has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slo_outlet thc_ will
accept the pbg, The marked rating of the extension cord
must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the
appliance

LIMITED WARRANTY
V/nutis€ove_-odandfor howlong?
This warranty coversall defeds: in workmanship or materials for o period
of:.
12monieslabor(carry-inservice)
12moniespa_s
5yearssea|edsTslem
The warranty commences on the date the item was purchased and the
original purchase receipt must be presented to the authorized se_ce
center before warranty repairs are rendered.
EXCEPTIONS:CommercielorRentalUsewarranty
90dayslabor(_aref-inonly)
90dayspa_,s
Nootherwarrantyapplies
Whatiscovered.
1The mechanical and eledricaJ parts, which serveas:a fundionat,
purpose of Ibis:appliance for o period of 12 months This includes all
paris exseptfinls:h, and trim
2 The components: of the sealed _em eg hermetic compressor,
condenser and e,_pera_or from manUfodurlng dJeds: for a period
of 5 years from the dote of purchase Any damages to such
components caused by mechanical abuse or improper hondfing or
shippingv_ll not be covered
Whatwill bedone?
1 We wiII repak or replace, at our discretion any mechanical or
eleclrical pad whichproves _obe defedive in normal usage during
the warranty period so specified
2 There wil! be no charge to the purchaser for ports and labor on any
covered itemsd_Jrlngthe ini|[at 12 mon|h period Beyond this period
onb' par_sare covered in the remaining warranty Labor is no!
provided and must be paid by the cu_ome_:.
3 Contocl your nearest aulhorized service center: For_hename of the
nearest service cenler please coil 1-877-337-3639
THISWARRAHIYCOVERSAPPLIANCESWITHIflTHECOHT|/_EHTMUNffED
STATES,PUERTORICOANDCANADA.ITDOESNOTCOVERTHEFOLLOWING:
Damages from improper insla[laJion
Damages in sh;pping
Defeds: o_herthan manufac|uring.
Damage from misuse, abuse, accident, aIteratlon, Iack of proper core
and maintenance or incorrec|current or voltage
Damage from other than hoosehoId use.
Damage from service by other than on authorized dealer or service
cenler:
Decorative trims or reploceablel_ghtbulbs
Transportation and shipping
Labor (offerthe _nit;ol 12 months)
THIS UMffED WAP,EANIY _SG_VENiN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WAEP-,ANT_ES,EXPRESSEDOR, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIESOF:
MEECHANTAB_UTYAND RTNESSFOR A PAF_TICULARPUEPQSE
The remedy provided in thiswarron|y is exclusive and isgranted in lleu
of oil other remedies
This warranty dOeuSno! cover incidental or consequential damages_ so
the abov_ llmi_otionsmay not apply to you Some Statesdo not atlow
l_mitatlons:on how fang an implied warranty lasts:,s:othe above
limi|ationsmay not apply to you
This:warranty gk,es you specificlegal rights, and you may have other
rights, whlch vary, from s4ateto _ate.
Haier America
New York, NY t 00'_8
IMPORTANT
DoNot ReturnThisProductToTheStore
It youhove aproblemwith this product,pleesecontactthe
"HoierCustorne_Sotisfadian Center" at 1-877-337-3639_
DATEDPROOFOFPURCHASEREQUIREDFORWARRANTYSERVICE
RF_9999- t6S
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Haier America *New 'York,NY 1O018
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