Hisense HRBC140 User manual

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Beverage Cooler Use & Care Guide
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HRBC140

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CAUTION
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hazardous situation. Moderate or minor
injury may occur if not avoided.
WARNING
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hazardous situation. Serious injury or death
may occur if not avoided.
DANGER
The DANGER alert means an imminently
hazardous situation. Serious injury or death
may occur if not avoided.
Contents
Brief Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Important Safety Instructions
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Installing Your New Appliance ........................................................................................................................... 6
Description Of The Appliance
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7
Display Controls
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Using Your Appliance
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Cleaning And Care
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Troubleshooting
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Disposal Of The Appliance
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Brief Introduction
Thank you for choosing Hisense. We hope you find
your new appliance a pleasure to use. Before you
use the appliance, we recommend that you read
through these instructions carefully, which provide
details about its usage and functions.
Please ensure that all people using this appliance
are familiar with its operations and safety features.
It is important that you install the appliance
correctly and pay attention to the safety
instructions carefully.
We recommend that you keep this user's manual
with the appliance for future reference and for any
future users.
This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
· Kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
· Suites in hotels, motels and other residential types
of environment;
· Bed and breakfast environments.
· Catering and similar non-retail applications. If you
feel that the appliance is not operating correctly,
please check the Troubleshooting page for
assistance. If still in doubt contact the Hisense
customer service help line for assistance or to arrange
a call out by an authorized service technician.
Important Safety Instructions
The appliance is intended to
be used exclusively for the
storage of wine as explained
in this instruction booklet.
General safety and daily use
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WARNING
Do not use electrical appliances inside the
appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw
away your old refrigerator or freezer:
· Take off the doors.
· Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
WARNING
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING
Keep all ventilation openings clear of
obstruction in the appliance enclosure and in
the cabinet enclosure.
WARNING
Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
·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.
·It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
·Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
·This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
·Take utmost care when handling your appliance
so as not to cause any damage to the cooling unit
with consequent possible fluid leakages.
·The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or gas cookers.
·Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
·There must be adequate ventilation around the
appliance and any damage to the refrigerant
circuit must be avoided.
·Do not use other electrical appliances inside of
the appliance.
·Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
·Keep burning candles, lamps and other items with
flames away from the appliance so that they do
not set the appliance on fire.
·Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two
prong) adapters;
·If the cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similar
qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
WARNING
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WARNING
When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
Do not locate multiple portable socket
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear
of the appliance.

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Service/ Repair
Service Note
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Installation
Electrical Connection
Attention:
Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
Ambient Temperature Range
+18℃ to +43℃
·Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Center, and only genuine spare parts should
be used.
·Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or more
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service
Center, and always insist on genuine Hisense spare
parts.·
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
This appliance employs Hydrocarbon Refrigerant
type R600a. It is hazardous for anyone other than
an Authorized Service Person to service this
appliance
·The beverage cabinet is designed to be used
specifically for the storage of beverage.
·Best performance is obtained with ambient
temperature as follows:
The class of your appliance is shown on its rating
plate.
Note: If the ambient temperature is higher or
lower than the above listed, the energy
consumption will be affected accordingly.
·Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the
appliance, because they may explode.
·Do not place wine directly against the rear wall
of compartment.
·The appliance manufacturer’s storage
recommendations should be strictly adhered to.
Refer to Using your appliance.
·The inner lining of the appliance has channels
through which the refrigerant passes. Should the
channels be punctured the unit could become
damaged beyond repair.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using a
frosting period.
Under no circumstances should solid ice be
forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to
thaw by defrosting the appliance.
Important: For electrical connection carefully
follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
·Unpack the appliance and check if there is any
damage to it. Do not connect the appliance if it is
damaged. Report possible damage immediately to
the place of purchase. In this case retain all
packing materials.
·During normal operation, the compressor and/or
condenser at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be maintained as shown in the
instructions.
·Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply
cable.Important: if the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.
·Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two
prong) adapters.
·If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is
possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait
at least two hours before connecting the
appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the
compressor.
·There are working parts in this product which heat
up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible loss. See
installation instructions.
·Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product should
be near the wall.
1. The appliance requires a single phase 230V/50Hz
power supply. It has a power cord that has a 3-prong
grounding plug that minimizes the possibility
of electrical shock. This appliance must be grounded.
Do not remove the grounding prong or modify the
power plug.
2. Do not modify the power plug. The power plug
must be accessible when the appliance is installed.
3. The appliance should not be turned off with a
switch or other device.
4. Make sure that the plug is not squashed or
damaged. Otherwise, it may cause short circuit,
electric shock or overheat and even cause a fire.
5. Do no insert the power plug if the socket is loose,
there is a risk of electric shock or fire.

This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance should not be discarded together
with your local city refuse and rubbish. The
insulation foam contains flammable gasses. The
appliance should be disposed of according to
the applicable regulations of your local
government. Avoid damaging the cooling unit,
especially at the rear near the heat exchanger.
The materials used on this appliance marked by
the symbol are recyclable.
Refrigerant
WARNING
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders,
as these will damage the finish.
Environment Protection
Cleaning the interior
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Do not use detergents or abrasive powders,
as these will damage the finish.
The symbol is a warning and indicates the refriger-
ant and insulation blowing gas are flammable.
WARNING
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6. Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from
the main power before you clean or move it.
7. Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the
electrical cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull
straight out from the socket to prevent damaging
the power cord.
8. Do not operate the appliance without the cover
over the interior lighting.
9. Any electrical component must be replaced or
repaired by a qualified electrician or Hisense
authorized service technician. Only genuine
replacement parts should be used.
10. To avoid eye injury, do not look direct into the
LED light located in the refrigerator compartment.
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
the interior and all internal accessories with
luke-warm water and some neutral soap so as
to remove the typical smell of a brand-new
product, and then dry naturally and thoroughly.
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance.
During transportation and installation of the
appliance, ensure that none of the components
of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.

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Installing your new appliance
VENTILATION OF APPLIANCE
Leveling Of Appliance
Electrical Connection
WARNING
This appliance must be grounded. The man-
ufacturer declines any liability should these
safety measures not be observed.
Cabinetleg
600mm
595mm
862mm
1164mm
≥50mm
≥50mm
≥50mm
Before using the appliance for the first time, you
should be informed of the following tips.
In order to improve efficiency of the cooling
system and save energy, it is necessary to maintain
good ventilation around the appliance for the
dissipation of heat.
For this reason, sufficient clear space should be
available around the product.
Suggest: It is advisable for there to be at least
50 mm of space from the back to the wall, at
least 100 mm from its top, and at least 50mm
from its side to the wall. As shown in the
following diagrams.
Note:·Avoid locating the appliance in damp
areas .Too much moisture in the air will cause
frost to form quickly on the evaporator.·Keep
the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or
frost. Position the product away from heat
sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.
≥100mm
·Position your appliance in a dry place to avoid
high moisture.
The appliance should be level in order to eliminate
vibration. We recommend that you level the appliance
by the following steps.
1. Put the refrigerator into the right place.
2. Turn the adjustable feet (with your fingers or a suitable
screw driver) until they touch the floor.
3. Tilt back the top backwards for about 10-15mm or
1°by turn the adjustable feet. This will allow the doors to
self-close providing a consistent closed seal.
Cabinetleg
Caution! Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
person or authorized service technician.

Note:
Description of the appliance
Equipped with metal shelves
Description of the appliance
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2
3
4
5
6
Control panel
LED light
Shelves
Cabinet leg
Door
Handle
1
2
3
4
5
6
•The appliance can keep 140 cans of beverage at the same time, please place the beverage cans
as shown above.
•Can capacities, mentioned in this manual are based on standard 375ML （hight130mm，diameter
66mm）cans and standard shelving.
•When the beverage cabinet is put in too many drinks at once, it is normal to hear the internal
temperature alarm .
•For the whole drink tocool more quickly and homogeneosly , suggest not to accumulate too
much beverage in the fan outlet.

Display Controls
Standby Mode
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Temperature Measure Change (°F / °C)
You can set the temperature you desire by pressing
the buttons" " or " ".When you press the button
for the first time, the LED readout will show the
previously set temperature. The temperature will
increase1℃or 1℉each time you press the UP
button and will decrease 1℃or 1℉each time you
press the DOWN button.
NOTE:
·The appliance doesn’t work properly if the set
temperature is higher than the ambient
temperature.
·The temperature range is from 1
℃(34℉) to 10℃
( 50℉).
·The temperature preset at the factory is 4 ℃(39℉).
·When you set a temperature, you set an average
temperature for the whole cabinet. There may be a
2℃to 3℃variance between the top and bottom
shelves of the appliance.
Temperature regulation
Standby key
℉and ℃Change key
Light On/ Off key
Temperature Indicator
Cancel alarm key
Temperature control key -Down
Temperature control key -Up
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“Light On /Off key”
When you do not plan to use this appliance for a
period of time, you can save energy by entering
the standby state.
·To enter standby mode, press and hold the
standby key for more than 3 seconds. The buzzer
will beep and the display board will show "OF".
·To exit standby mode, press and hold the standby
key for more than 3 seconds. The buzzer will
beep.
NOTE: In standby mode, cooling will stop. If you do
not plan to use the appliance for a long time, take
out the beverage, and unplug the unit.
You can turn the interior light on or off by pressing
this button. After closing the door for 10 seconds,
the light will turn off automatically, so wine is not
exposed to light for too long.
You can change the temperature display setting
from Fahrenheit to Celsius degrees by pressing the
marked ,and vice versa.
The control panel, shown above, is at the top of
the beverage cooler.
·Each time the power turns on, the display panel
will light keys and icons for 3 seconds, beep for 1
second ,then enter the normal display status.
·Icons are always lit when press the key on the
panel.
·The display will turn off if no button and no action
is taken to open or close the door for 60 seconds .
·Any button press or open door action will light
screen .
·while press the key in the un-light screen state. Do
not change the settings.
·Each valid button press emits a short sound.
·The corresponding temperature setting is
reflected in the display, and the setting takes
effect and is stored after 10 seconds of operation
without pressing the key

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Over Temperature Alarm
Door Alarm
WARNING
In order to avoid the temperature problem that
could affect the quality of the wine, the appliance
has an overtemperature alarm function. When an
over temperature alarm occurs, cancel the alarm by
pressing the Cancel Alarm Key and take out the
wine, and contact customer service.
NOTE:In the over temperature alarm state, press the
Cancel Alarm Key to exit the over temperature
alarm, the alarm tone stops, and the light ” ”will
change from blinking to constant, once the
appliance cools to the required temperature.
If the LED light is broken, please DO NOT
CHANGE IT YOURSELF! Changing the light
yourself may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. It must be replaced by a
qualified service technician in order to
avoid a hazard. Contact your local Service
Center for help. Before changing the LED
light, switch off the appliance and unplug
it, or pull the fuse or the circuit breaker.
The door alarm will sound once the fridge door is open
over 2 minutes. In case of door alarm, the buzzer will
sound 3 times per minute and will stop automatically 8
minutes later. Closing the door will also clear the door
alarm. To save energy, don’t keep the door open for a
long time when using refrigerator.

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Using your appliance
This section tells you how to use most of the useful features. We recommend that you read through them
carefully before using the appliance.
door
gasket
screw
handle
2.Find the handle and screws in the accessory
pack.
4.One hand holds the handle so that the handle
hole is aligned with the screw, and the other hand
turns the screwdriver.
WARNING
•To prevent the cans from rolling down and
being broken, there should not be more
than 14 cans placed at the bottom of the
refrigerating room as showed above.
•The maximum loading of each type of
shelf is 15 kg .
Before using the device, install the handle as follows:
1.First open the door and take the door gasket out
on one side of the non-hinged side.
5.Install another screw in the same way.put the door
gasket back.
Installation The Handle
The appliance is equipped with 3 shelves with 42 slots
each. The cans should be placed on the shelves as
shown below.
You can also place cans in the bottom of the cabinet.
Placement Of Cans
The tools you will need：
The parts you will need：
Philips Screwdriver
(Not provided)
Handle (Provided)
1
Screw (Provided)
2(another 2 screw for backup)
3.Use a magnetic screwdriver to fix the screw
through the screw hole in the door body until it
reached the bottom. Keep a certain pressure on
the screw and don’t let it go.

Exterior Cleaning
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Cleaning and Care
Cleaning The Wine Refrigerator
WARNING
CAUTION
For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exte-
rior and interior accessories) should be cleaned
regularly.
Before cleaning, the appliance must be
powered off and unplugged. Danger of
electrical shock!
To maintain good appearance of your appliance,
you should clean it regularly.
·Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of
spraying directly on the surface of the appliance.
This helps ensure an even distribution of moisture to
the surface.
·Clean the door with a mild detergent and then
wipe it dry with a soft cloth.
·Don’t use sharp objects as they are likely
to scratch the surface.
·Don’t use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox,
oils, abrasive cleansers or organic solvents
such as Benzene for cleaning. They may
damage the surface of the appliance and
may cause fire.
To clean the wine refrigerator, you should follow
these steps:
-Unplug the appliance and remove the bottles.
-Wash the inside with a warm water and baking
soda solution.The solution should be about 2
tablespoons of baking soda to 4 cups of water.
-Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.
-It may also be necessary to periodically wipe
the bottom part of the storage ,as the wine
refrigerator is designed to retain humidity, and
condensation may accumulate there.

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Troubleshooting
WARNING
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
The wine is too warm.
Temperature is not properly adjusted.
Door was open for an extended period.
The appliance is near a heat source.
This is normal, no error has occurred.
The setting temperature is higher than
the ambient temperature.
The door was not closed completely.
Unusual noises.
Water on the floor.
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the
door seal.
The compressor does
not start immediately
after changing the
temperature etting.
Door seal is not air tight (possibly after changing
over the hinges).
Appliance is not level.
The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.
A component, e.g. a pipe, on rear of the appliance is
touching another part of the appliance or the wall
Please refer to the "Display
controls" section.
Open the door only as long as
necessary.
Please refer to the "Installing your
new appliance" section.
Please ensure that the door is closed
Readjust the feet.
Move the appliance slightly.
If necessary, bend the
component out of the way
carefully.
The compressor starts after a
period of time.
Set the temper ature lower than
the ambient temperature as you
want.
Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have made the checks
mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service technician or the store
where you purchased the product.
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning
correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service, please see below.
Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal with a
hair dryer (not hotter than approx.
50℃) . At the same time shape
the warmed door seal by hand
such that it sits correctly.

Packaging Materials
1. Pull out the power cord from the power socket.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard.
Before Disposal Of The Appliance
Disposal of the appliance
WARNING
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Correct Disposal of this product
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste. Please check with your local government
for proper disposal procedures.
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging into a suitable
waste collection container to recycle it.
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 refrigerantcircuit
is not damaged prior to proper disposal.
This symbol on the product or in its packing indicates that this product may not be treated
as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the appropriate waste collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by the inappropriate waste handling
of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please
contact your local council your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you
purchased the product.

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