Heinner HC-HS268WDE Series User manual

COMBI FRIDGE
Model:
HC-HS268WDE++/HC-HS268SWDE++
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•Combi fridge
•Energy class: E
•Total capacity: 268 L

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Please read the instructions carefully and keep the manual for future information.
This manual is designed to give all necessary instructions concerning installation, use and
maintenance of the unit. In order to operate the unit correctly and safely, please read this
instruction manual carefully before installation and use.
I. INTRODUCTION
II. YOUR PACKAGE CONTAINS
➢Refrigerator
➢User manual
➢Certificate of warranty
Thank you for choosing this product!

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III. SAFETY INFORMATION
For your safety and correct usage, before installing and first using the appliance, read this
user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and
accidents, it is important to make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and be sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that anyone using it throughout
its life, will be properly informed on its usage and safety notices.
For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
•According to EN standard: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating
appliances.
•According to IEC standard: This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of suffocation.
•If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket, cut the
connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to
prevent children playing from suffering an electric shock or from closing
themselves inside it.
•If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to replace an older appliance
having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock
unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming
a death trap for a child.

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General safety
WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications
such as:
•staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
•farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
•bed and breakfast type environments;
•catering and similar non-retail applications;
WARNING! Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.
WARNING! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid 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 appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of
the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at
the rear of the appliance.
WARNING! Food needs to be packed in bags before putting into the refrigerator, and liquids
need to be packed in bottles or capped containers to avoid the problem that the product
design structure is not easy to clean.
The symbol is a warning and indicates the refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are
flammable.
WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
•Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
•Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

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Replacing the illuminating lamps
WARNING - The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the illuminating
lamps is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. This warning is only for
refrigerators that contain illuminating lamps.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance,
a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless
flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is
flammable.
WARNING! Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and
gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure
that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
• Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire, and/or electric shock.
Electrical safety
1. The power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged. A crushed or damaged
power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the main cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of
electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover.
7. The fridge is only applied with power supply of single phase alternating current of
220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large that the
voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic
voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must employ a
special power socket instead of common one with other electric appliances. Its plug
must match the socket with ground wire.

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IV. DAILY USE
•Do not store flammable gass or liquids in the appliance. There is a risk of an
explosion.
•Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance (e.g.electric ice cream
makers.mixers etc.).
•When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket.do not pull on the
cable.
•Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance.
•Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.
•Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture's
instructions.
•The appliances manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions for storage.
•Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freeze compartment as it creates
pressure on the container.which may cause it to explode,resulting in damage to the
appliance.
•Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer
compartment.
•Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
•Keep burning candles lamps and other items with naked flames away from the
appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire.
•The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in normal
household as explained in this instruction booklet. The appliance is heavy. Care
should be taken when moving it.
•Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
•Never use the base drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as supports.
•Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out.
•Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause
freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
•To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload
the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers.
•This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a a built-in appliance.

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V. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
VI. INSTALLATION
•For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual.
•Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it.
•Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately
to the place you bought it. In this case retain packing.
•It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the
oil to flow back in the compressor.
•Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to
overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
•Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall to avoid
touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a fire,
follow the instructions relevant to installation.
•The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or cookers.
•Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
•Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
•Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic
solvents or abrasive cleansers.
•Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

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Service
•Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out
by qualified electrician or competent person.
•This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine
spare parts must be used.
If the appliance is No Frost.
If the appliance contains freezer compartment.
Energy Saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips below to save energy.
•Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods in order to conserve energy.
•Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric oven
or cooker etc).
•Don't set the temperature colder than necessary.
•Don't store warm food or evaporating liquid in the appliance.
•Place the appliance in a well ventilated, humidity free, room. Please refer to Installing
your new appliance chapter.
•If the diagram shows the correct combination for the drawers, crisper and shelves, do
not adjust the combination as this is designed to be the most energy efficient
configuration.
VII. SERVICE AND ENERGY SAVING

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VIII. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Controller box and LED light
2. Door switch
3. Shelves
4. Crisper box cover
5. Crisper drawer
6. Freezer upper drawer
7. Freezer lower drawer
8. Adjustable bottom feet
9. Egg tray (inside)
10. Upper rack
11. Middle rack
12. Water storage box pack
13. Refrigerator door
14. Lower rack
15. Freezer door
Due to constant development of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different from
this instruction manual, but its functions and usage remain the same. To get more space in
freezer, you can remove drawers (except the bottom freezer drawer), ice tray.
To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers and baskets
on their original position as the illustration above.

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IX. INSTALLING
Before using the appliance for the first time, you should review the following tips.
Ventilation of appliance
In order to improve efficiency of the cooling system and save energy, it is necessary to maintain
good ventilation around the appliance. For this reason, sufficient clear space should be available
around the refrigerator.
It is advisable for there to be at least (50~70) mm of space from the back to the wall, at least
100mm from its top, at last 100mm from its side to the wall and a clear space in front to allow
the doors to open 135°. Please see the following diagrams.
Note: This appliance performs well within the climate class from N to ST showed in the table
below. It may not work properly if left at a temperature above or below the indicated range for
a long period.
Climate class
Ambient temperature
SN
+10°C to +32°C
N
+16°C to +32°C
ST
+16°C to +38°C
T
+16°C to +43°C
Stand your appliance in a dry place to avoid moisture damage.
Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or frost. Stand the appliance away from heat
sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.
Levelling of appliance
For sufficient leveling and air circulating in the lower rear section of the appliance, the bottom
feet may need to be adjusted
You can adjust them manually using a suitable spanner. To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the
top backwards by about 10mm.
Reversing the door
The side at which the door opens can be changed, from the right side (as supplied) to the left
side, if required.
Warning! When reversing the door, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Ensure
that the plug is removed from the mains socket.

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Tools you will need
Note: If required you may lay the refrigerator on its back in order to gain access to the base,
you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the backboard
of the refrigerator. To reverse the door, the following steps are generally recommended.
1. Stand the refrigerator upright. Open the upper door to take out all door racks and tank (to
avoid damage) and then close the door.
2. Use a putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver to prize the screw hole cover which is at the top
left corner of the refrigerator, and the upper hinge cover which is at the top right corner of the
refrigerator.

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3. Unscrew the special flange self-tapping screws which are used for fixing the right upper
hinge part by a 8mm socket driver or a spanner (please support the upper door with your
hand when doing it).
4. Remove the upper hinge axis, transfer it to reversed side and tighten securely, then put it in
a safe place.
5. Remove the upper door from the middle hinge by carefully lifting the door straight up.
Note: When removing the door, watch for washer(s) between the center hinge and the
bottom of the freezer door that may stick to the door. Do not lose.
6. Place the upper door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loose screw ②and
part ①, then Install them to the left side and tighten securely.

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7. Unscrew the two special flange self- tapping screws which are used for fixing the middle
hinge part, then remove the middle hinge part that hold the lower door in place.
Note: When removing the door, watch for washer(s) between the center hinge and the
bottom of the freezer door that may stick to the door. Do not lose.
8. Place the lower door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loose screw ②and part
①, then Install them to the left side and tighten securely.

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9. Change screw hole covers on middle cover plate from left to right (as shown in figure
below).
10. Lay the refrigerator on soft foam packaging or similar material. Remove both adjustable
bottom feet parts and remove the front feet board and the lower hinge part by unscrewing
the special flange self-tapping screws.
11. Unscrew the bottom hinge axis and remove it to the hole which is side by side and screw
it.
12. Replace the lower hinge part to the left side and fixing it with the special flange
self-tapping screws. Replace the front feet fixed board to another side and fixing it with the
special flange self-tapping screws. Install the adjustable bottom feet parts.

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13. Transfer the lower door to the property position, adjust the lower hinge part, make the
hinge axis into the lower hole of the lower door, then tight the bolts.
14. Upturn the middle hinge part the direction 180 degree, transfer it and adjust its position,
make the middle hinge axis into the upper hole of the lower door, tight the bolts.
15. Transfer the upper door to the appropriate position. Secure the door’s level, make the
middle hinge axis into the lower hole of the upper door.
16. Transfer the upper hinge part and make the upper hinge axis into the upper hole of the
upper door, and adjust the position of the upper door (please support the upper door with
your hand when doing it), fixing the upper hinge part with the special flange self-tapping
screws.

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17. Install the screw hole cover on the top right corner of the refrigerator. Install the upper hinge
cover (which is in the plastic bag) on the left corner. Put the other upper hinge cover into the
plastic bag.
18. Open the upper door and install the door shelves, then close it.
Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance must not be connected
to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.

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X. TEMPERATURE SETTING
Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with protective earth contact.
When the refrigerator compartment door is opened, the internal lighting is switched on. After
the fridge has been placed in position, wait for 5 minutes before electricity is supplied. Don’t
store anything until the temperature inside the fridge becomes low enough.
The temperature selector knob is located on the top of the refrigerator compartment.
Setting 0 means:
Off. Clockwise rotate the knob to turn on the appliance.
Setting 1 means:
Highest temperature, warmest setting.
Setting 7 (end-stop) means:
Lowest temperature, coldest setting.
Important! Normally we advise you select setting of 2 or 3 or 4, if you want the temperature
higher or colder please turn the knob to warmer or colder setting accordingly. When you turn
the knob to colder which can lead to the more energy efficiency-Otherwise, it would result
the energy-consuming.
Important! High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold setting (position
6 to 7) may cause the compressor to run continuously or even non-stop!
Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run continuously to
maintain the low temperature in the appliance.
NOTE: High temperature setting will acceler ate food waste.
For optimum food preservation, a medium setting is generally the most suitable.
Changing the light bulb
Warning! If the light bulb is damaged. Do not change it by the user!
Changing the light bulb carry out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. It must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Contact
an authorized service for help.
•Before changing the light bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse
or the circuit breaker.
•Light bulb data: 220-240 V, LED MAX.1.5W.
•To switch off the appliance, set the temperature regulator to position “0”
•Unplug the mains plug

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•Press the light bulb cover, and slide it backwards
•To change the light bulb, undo the screw
•Remove the bulb fixed block, change the defective light bulb
•Refit the bulb fixed block, the light bulb cover and the screw
•Put the refrigerator back into operation
Accessories 1)
Movable shelves/trays
Various glass, plastic storage shelves or wire trays are included with your appliance-different
models have different combinations and different models have different features.
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit the storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at
different heights.
To adjust, gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then
reposition as required.

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Vegetable drawer: For storing fruit and vegetables.
Freezer drawer: For storing frozen food.
Ice cube tray: For making ice and storing ice-cubes.
Refrigerator compartment 2)
For storing food that does not need to be frozen and different sections suitable for different
kinds of food.
Freezer compartment 2)
For freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for long periods of time.
Thawing food 2)
•In the refrigerator compartment
•At room temperature
•In a microwave oven
•In a conventional or convection oven
•Food once thawed should not be refrozen
1) If the appliance contains related accessories and functions.
2) If the appliance contains a freezer compartment.
Water dispenser
The water dispenser, located in the fridge door, is for storing drinking water. With this
appliance you can obtain chilled water easily without opening the refrigerator. You should
review of following tips.

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Before using
Before using this appliance for the first time, you should use it based on following
instructions.
1. Hold the two sides of the water tank tightly, then pull up the water tank by shaking up and
down.
2. Unscrew the head, then clean it and the inside of water tank.
Assembling
Before assembling, please drain the water inside the tank, and check whether the washer is
reversed or not.
1. Insert the head into the hole.
2. Fit the tank along the guides on the door
3. Press down on the two side of the tank.
4. When you hear a click sound, that means the installation is completed.
Warning!
1. Be careful not to press on the head.
2. When fitting the water tank, ensure the head inserted into the hole first.