Hisense FV341N4EC1 Mounting instructions

FV341N4EC1

Contents
Hisense Refrigerator
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Installing your new appliance………...7
Description of the appliance………….11
Display controls…………………… ....12
Using your appliance…………………14
Safety and warning information Helpful hints and tips……………… 15
Cleaning and care……………………16
Troubleshooting………………………17
Disposal of the appliance……………19
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
and 2004/108/EC and 2009/125/EC and EC.643/2009 and 2002/96/EC
2006/95/EC
For your safety and correct
usage, before installing and
first using the appliance,
read this user m anual
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 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
This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8
years and above, and
pe rs on s with re du ce d
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 should not be
carried out by children
without supervision.
Keep all packaging away
from children as there is risk
of suffocation.

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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 from
suffering an electric
shock
or from closing
themselves inside.
If this appliance, featuring a
magnetic door seals, is to
replace an older appliance
having a spring lock (latch)
on the door or lid, please
make the spr ing lock
unusable before you
discard the old appliance.
This will reduce the risk
of trapping children or
animals inside.
General safety
WARNING his — T
appliance is designed
to be used in domestic
households and not intended
for use in retail or
commercial environments.
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
any 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
c o m p a r t m e n t s o f t h e
appliance, unless they are
of the type recommended
by the manufacturer.
WARNING The —
refrigerant and insulation
are flammable.

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When disposing of the
appliance, do so only at
an a u t h o r i z e d w a s t e
disposal center. Do not
expose to flame.
Electrical safety
1.The power cord must not
be lengthened.
2.Make sure that the
power plug is not crushed
Refrigerant
or damaged. A crushed or
The refrigerant isobutene
(R600a) is contained within
the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance. This is a natural
gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility,
which is neverthe les s
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.
Caution:risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit
is damaged:
-Avoid naked 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.
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
a pp l i an c e w it hou t the
interior lighting lamp cover.
7.The fridge should only be
supplied with single phase
alternating current of 220 ~
240V / 50Hz . If the supply
fluctuates outside this range
an automatic A.C. voltage
regulator
of more than 350W
should be used. The fridge
should be plugged into an
adequately earthed supply

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Daily use
Do not store flammable
gas
or liquids in the
appliance, there is a risk of
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
manufacture’s instructions.
The manufactures storage
recommendations should be
strictly adhered to. Refer to
relevant instructions for
storage.
Do not place carbonated
or fizzy drinks
in the
freezer 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
The appliance is only
intended for keeping food a n
d/or beverages for normal
household consumption a s
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.

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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.
Caution!
Care and cleaning
Before p e rf o rm i n g
maintenance, switch off
the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance
with metal objects, steam
cleaners, ethereal oils,
organic solvents or abrasive
cleansers.
Do not use sharp objects to
remove frost from the
appliance. Use a plastic
scraper.
Installation Important!
For electrical connection
carefully, follow the
instructions given in this
manual.
Unpack the appliance and
check for damage. Do not
connect the appliance if it
is damaged. Report
possible damage
immediately to your
retailer. In this case,
please retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at
least four
hours before
connecting the appliance to
avoid damaging the
compressor.
Adequate air circulation
should be provided
around the appliance. To
achieve sufficient
ventilation. Please follow
the instructions relevant
to installation.
Wherever possible the back
of the product should not be
too close to flammable
materials as some
components are hot in
normal operation.
The appliance must not be
locate close to radiators or
cookers.
Make sure that the mains
plug is accessible following
installation of the appliance.
Service
This product must be
serviced by an authorized
Service Center or Service
Agent, and only genuine
spare parts must be used

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Installing your new appliance
Before using the appliance for the first
time, you should be informed of 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 the dissipation of heat.
For this reason, sufficient clear space
should be available around the
refrigerator.
Suggest: It is advisable for there to be
at least 75mm of space from the back
to the wall, at least 100mm from its top,
at least 50mm from its side to the wall
and a clear space in front to allow the
doors to open 135°. As shown in follow
diagrams.
Note:
This appliance performs well within
the climate class from SN to T shown
in the table below.
It may not work properly if left at a
temperature above or below the
indicated range for a long period.
Stand your appliance in a dry place
to avoid high moisture.
Keep the appliance out of direct
sunlight，rain or frost. Stand the
appliance away from heat sources such
as stoves, fires or heaters.
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Leveling 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 by hand or by using a
suitable spanner.
To allow the doors to self-close, tilt
the top backwards by about 10mm.
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Installing the door handles
For the convenience of transportation,
the door handles are separately
provided in a plastic bag, you can
install the door handles as follows.
1. Lever screw covers on the right side
of the door, and then put them back to
the plastic bag.
2. Match the handle on the right side of
the door, keeping axes of screw holes
in the handle and the door in a line, as
the picture shows.
3. Fix the handle with the special
screws provided in the plastic bag. And
then install the handle covers.
≤10mm
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Note:Install the handle cover as the
follow figure shows :button the
buckle firstly , and then close the
cover from the inside until you hear
the sound of "popping" .
≥ 100mm
1855mm
50mm≥ ≥ 50mm
1220mm
1025mm
712mm
≥ 75mm
Climate class Ambient temperature
SN
N
ST
T
+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+16°C to +38°C
+16°C to +43°C
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Reversing the door
The side at which the door opens can
be changed, from the left side (as
supplied) to the right side, if .
Warning! When reversing the door, the
appliance must not be connected to the
mains. Ensure that the plug is removed
from the mains socket.
Tools you will need:
required
8mm socket wrench Cross-shaped screwdriver
8mm wrench
Thin-blade screwdriver
Note:
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.
When required, tilt the
refrigerator back
2. Open part ① on top of the
refrigerator body from left side and then
part ③ and part ④ on the door
in the same way. part ② and
put it back to the plastic bag.
remove
Remove
3. Disconnect electrical connector ①
as well as electrical connector ② and
then part③. remove
4. Remove the screws ① ,
wire②, and remove part③.
loosen
1
3
2
③Upper cover of upper door
②Upper hinge cover (left)
①Upper cover
④Corner cover
3
2
1
buckle

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Note: Please hold the door by hand
during step 4 to prevent door dropping.
5. Remove the door and place it on a
smooth surface with its panel upwards.
Lever part①and part④,then
screws②, as shown in the picture.
Change handle③to the left side, then
install screws②, part① and part④ in
turn. screws⑦, detach part⑥
and part⑤, turn part ⑥over and then
install part⑤and part⑥to the right side
with screws⑦.
loosen
Loosen
6. remove
part③ and then loose screws④ .
Remove part ② and part①.
Tilt the refrigerator back,
Special flange
self-tapping screws
Earth wire
①
②
③
Upper hinge part
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② Special self-tapping screws
③ Handle
① Handle covers
④ Screw hole covers
⑤ Door holder
⑥ Stop block
⑦ Self-tapping screws
1
234
washer
Note: washer may
stick to the door.
② Front foot fixed board
④ Self-tapping screws
③ Adjustable bottom feet part
① Lower hinge part（left）
Note 2: Install the handle cover as
the following figure shows : locate
the buckle first, and then close the
cover from the inside until you hear
aclicking sound.
Note:
Please note the following
Note 1:Remove the handle cover as
the following figure shows :bend the
upper and lower wings outwards and
pull the upper buckle away from the
handle, then slide the handle cover
off the handle.
buckle
buckle
7. Screw out lower hinge, change it to
the near hole site, and then screw up
and mount washer.
8.Just remount to the step 6,change
part①to right and part②to left and then
fix them with screws④ . Finally install
part③.
Lower hinge part（right）

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12. Connect electrical connector① in
accordance with step 3 and then install
part②(which is in the plastic bag).
13.Reverse part① by 180°and install it
onto the left corner of the door，then
mount part②. (both of which are taken
down in step 2)
14. Take the reed switch out of the
coping block(part③in step 3)and mount
it on another block for use (which is
with mark “L” in the plastic bag). Put the
coping block just removed back to the
plastic bag.
15. ,
connector②, and then install part③ .
Install part ① connect the wire
Note：Make sure the reed switch is
correctly fitted into the coping block.
①
②
③
①
②upper hinge cover(right)
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1
2
3
9. Screw out the upper hinge axis, turn
the upper hinge over and fix axis on it.
Then place it at side for use.
10. Exchange wires both in the left and
right slots of refrigerator body.
11. Move the door to appropriate
position, adjust part① and the door,
Move the connecting wire② in the slot
of the door from left to right，and then
fix part①and wire② by screws③ .
(Please hold the door by hand when
installing)

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Description of the appliance
Note: Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may be
slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and methods
remain the same. To get more space in the freezer, you can remove drawers
(except lower freezer drawer),installtion bracket and integrative ice maker/twistable
ice tray.
usage
RS-34WC4SIA/CLA1-005
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Display controls
Press “Freezer” to set freezer
temperature between -14℃ and -24℃
as needed, and control panel will
display corresponding values according
Controlling the temperature
We recommend that when you start
your refrigerator for the first time, the
temperature for the refrigerator is set to
-18°C. If you want to change the
temperature, follow the instructions
below.
Caution! When you set a temperature,
you set an average temperature for the
w h o l e r e f r i g e r a t o r c a b i n e t .
Temperatures inside each compartment
may vary from the temperature values
displayed on the panel, depending on
how much food you store and where
you place them. Ambient temperature
may also affect the actual temperature
inside the appliance.
Use your appliance according to the
following control regulations, your
appliance has the corresponding
functions and modes as the control
panels showed in the pictures below.
When the appliance is powered on for
the first time, the backlighting of the
icons on display panel starts working. If
no buttons have been pressed and the
doors are closed, the backlighting will
turn off.
3. Eco Energy
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faster. This can lock in the vitamins and
nutrients of fresh food and keep food
fresh longer.
Press “Super Freeze” button to
activate the super freeze function. The
light will come on and the freezer
temperature setting displays -24℃.
In case of the maximum amount of
food to be frozen, please wait about
24 h.
Super freeze automatically switches
off after 26 hours.
When super freeze function is on you
can switch off super freeze function by
pressing “Super Freeze” or “Freezer”
button, then the freezer temperature
setting will revert back to the previous
setting or the “Eco Energy” function will
be activated.
Super Freeze will quickly
lower the temperature within
the freezer so food will freeze
1. Freezer
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for when you are away on holiday by
reducing energy consumption.Pressing
“Eco Energy” button for 3 seconds until
the light comes on.
When the Eco Energy function is
activated, the temperature of the
freezer is automatically switched to
-15℃ to minimize the energy
consumption.
The function makes the
freezer work in a power
saving mode which is useful
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-16℃-17℃-18℃-19℃
-20℃-21℃
-15℃
-24℃-23℃-22℃
-14℃
2. Super Freeze
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4. Alarm
In case of alarm, “Alarm” icon
will be on and there will be
buzzing sound. Press “Alarm”
key to clear alarm and then “Alarm”
icon will turn off and stop buzzing.
Door Alarm
When the door is open for over 2
minutes, the door alarm will sound. In
case of door alarm, buzzer will sound 3
times every 1 minute and will stop
alarming automatically after 10
minutes.
To save energy, please avoid keeping
the door open for a long time when
using the appliance. The door alarm
can also be cleared by closing the door.
Temperature alarm
If freezer temperature is too high due
to power failure or other reasons, there
will be a temperature alarm and
the freezer temperature setting displays
“--”.
In case of temperature alarm, buzzer
will sound constantly for 10 times and
then stop automatically.
In case of temperature alarm, press
“Alarm” button for 3 seconds to check
the highest freezer temperature. The
temperature value and “Alarm” icon will
simultaneously flash for 5 seconds.
This function may not be available
according to the model.
Caution! When power is restored, it is
normal that the temperature alarm
appears, this can be cleared by
pressing “Alarm”.
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5. Power
If you want to clean the appliance or
stop using it, you can turn the
appliance off by pressing “Power”
button.
When the refrigerator is working,
you can switch the appliance off by
pre s sin g “ P owe r ” b utt o n f or 5
seconds, meanwhile the display
panel will be turned off.
Important! Do not store any food in
the fridge during this time.
When the appliance is power off,
you can switch the appliance on by
pre s sin g “ P owe r ” b utt o n f or 1
second, and the refrigerator returns
to the previous temperature setting.
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6. hild LockC
You can press the “Child
L o c k ” b u t t o n i n c a s e
children alter settings
inadvertently.
W h e n
activated the
When the Child Lock
function is activated, pressing the
other buttons would not work except
“Alarm” button.
When the appliance is unlocked,
you can activate the child lock
function by pressing “Child Lock”
b u t t o n f o r 3 s e c o n d s ,
“Child Lock” icon will
be illuminated.
When the child lock function is
activated, you can switch off this
function by pressing “Child Lock”
button for 3 seconds. The “Child
Lock” icon will be turned off.
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When the Eco Energy function is
on, you can switch it off by pressing
any button or “Eco Energy”and
“ F r e e z e r ” b u t t o n . T h e f r e e z e r
temperature setting will revert back
to the previous setting.
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Using your appliance
Your appliance has been supplied
with various accessories and use of
these items is described below :
You can turn the flap cover upwards
when you want to
Before you open or close the flap
cover, you must lift it to the guide track
first.
take food out of the
top chamber.
Then, the flap cover can slide up
or down the guide tracks.
Flap cover
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2
1
3
Freezer Drawer
It is used to store food which
needs to be frozen, including meat,
fish, ice cream, etc.
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Twistable ice tray
Note: If the ice tray is used for the first
time or has not been used for a long
time, please clean it before using.
The twist ice tray is used to make and
deposit ice cubes. You should use it as
follows.
1. Pull out the twistable ice tray from
the installation bracket.
2. Pour water into the ice trays and the
water level shall not exceed the
maximum line.
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It is used to store smaller food
items which need to be frozen,such
as frozen dessert,etc.
It can only be put into the huge
box(the uppermost one) or the upper
drawer.
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Small storage box

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Installing refrigerators in pairs
Your freezer can be installed with
fridge in pairs.
It can be installed by
a
using a
linking kit.
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Helpful hints and tips
Energy saving tips
3. Place the filled ice tray back to the
bracket.
4. When ice cubes form, twist the
knobs clockwise and the ice will drop
into the ice box below.
5. Ice cubes can be stored in the ice
box .until needed
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.
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.
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Hints for fresh food refrigeration
Do not place hot food directly into
t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r, t h e i n t e r n a l
temperature will increase resulting
in the compressor having to work
har der and w ill con sume more
energy.
Do cover or wrap the food，
particularly if it has a strong flavor.
Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.
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Hints for refrigeration
Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene
food: wrap and place on the glass
shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Always follow food storage times
and use by dates suggested by
manufacturers.
Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.:
They should be covered and may be
placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: They should
be stored in the special drawer
provided.
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It is recommended to label and date
each frozen package in order to keep
track of the storage time.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched
off for an extended period, the following
steps should be taken prevent mould
on the appliance.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the
mains socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged
open slightly to allow air to circulate.
Cleaning and care
For hygienic reasons the appliance
(includ ing exterior a nd in ter ior
accessories) should be cleaned
regularly at least every two months.
Caution! The appliance must not be
connected to the mains during
cleaning. Danger of electrical shock!
Before cleaning switch the appliance off
and remove the plug from the mains
socket.
Exterior cleaning
-Wipe the digital panel and display
panel with a clean, soft cloth.
-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 doors, handles and cabinet
surfaces with a mild detergent and
then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
Ensure that frozen food has been
stored correctly by the food retailer.
Once defrosted，food will deteriorate
rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do
not exceed the storage period indicated
by the food manufacturer.
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Hints for freezing
When first starting-up or after a
period out of use, let the appliance run
at least 2 hours on the higher settings
before putting food in the compartment.
Prepare food in small portions to
enable it to be rapidly and completely
frozen and to make it possible to
subsequently thaw only the quantity
required.
Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or
polyethylene food wraps which are
airtight.
Ic ed pr oduct s，if c onsum ed
immediately after removal from the
freezer compartment, will probably
cause frost burns to the skin.
Do not allow fresh，unfrozen food to
touch the food which is already frozen
to avoid partially thawing the frozen
food.
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To maintain good appearance of your
appliance, you should clean it regularly.
Butter and cheese: Should be
wrapped inairtight foil or plastic film
wrap.
Milk bottles:
Should have a lid and be stored in
the door racks.
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Troubleshooting
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. You can carry out some easy
checks according to this section before calling for service.
Warning! 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 engineer or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Caution!
-Don't use sharp objects as they are
likely to scratch the surface.
-Don't use Thinner, Car detergent,
Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers
or organic solvent such as Benzene for
cleaning. They may damage the
surface of the appliance and may
cause fire.
Interior cleaning
You should clean the appliance interior
regularly. It will be easier to clean when
food stocks are low.
-Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer
with a weak solution of bicarbonate of
soda, and then rinse with warm water
using a wrung-out sponge or cloth.
-Wipe completely dry before replacing
the shelves and baskets. Thoroughly
dry all surfaces and removable parts.
Although this appliance automatically
defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on
the refrigerator's interior walls if the
door is opened frequently or kept
opentoo long. If the frost is too thick
wait until food stocks are low and
proceed as follows:
Take care to keep door seals clean.
Sticky food and drinks can cause seals
to stick to the cabinet and tear when
you open the door. Wash seal with a
mild detergent and warm water. Rinse
and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.
Caution! Only after the door seals are
completely dry should the appliance be
powered on.
Door seal cleaning
Caution! Don't use sharp objects to
remove frost from the refrigerator. Only
after the interior is completely dry
should the appliance be switched back
on and plugged back into the mains
socket.
1 . R e m o v e e x i s t i n g f o o d a n d
accessories baskets, unplug the
appliance from the mains power and
leave the doors open. Ventilate the
room thoroughly to accelerate the
thawing process.
2.When defrosting is completed, clean
your freezer as described above.
Warning: The LED light should not
be replaced by the user. If the LED
light is faulty, contact the
customer helpline for assistance.
To replace the LED light, the
following steps can be used:
1.Unplug your appliance.
2.Remove light cover by pushing up
and out.
3.Hold the LED cover with one hand
and pull it with the other hand while
pressing the connector latch.
4.Replace LED light and snap it
correctly in to place.
Replacing the LED light

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Appliance is not
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Problem
Odours from the
compartments
Noise from the
appliance
The motor runs
continuously
A layer of frost
occurs in the
compartment
Temperature inside
is too warm
Possible cause & Solution
Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power
outlet properly.
Check whether the “Power” funtion is on by pressing the
“power” button for 1 second.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, replace if
necessary.
The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber
temperature to a colder level to solve this problem.
It is normal that the refrigerator is not operating during the
automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time after the
appliance is switched on to protect the compressor.
The interior may need to be cleaned.
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.
The sounds below are quite normal:
Compressor running noises.
Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the fridge
compartment or other compartments.
Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may
need you to check and take action:
The cabinet is not level.
The back of appliance touches the wall.
Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will
need to run more when in following circumstances:
Temperature setting is set colder than necessary
A large quantity of warm food has recently been stored
within the appliance.
The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
Doors are kept open too long or too often.
After your installing the appliance or it has been switched
off for a long time.
Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and
ensure food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient
ventilation. Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the
frost, please refer to cleaning and care chapter.
You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently;
or the doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the
appliance is located with insufficient clearance at the sides,
back or top.

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Disposal of the appliance
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste.
Packaging materials
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the
packaging into a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.
Before disposal of the appliance
1. Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.
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.
Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed
with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your
used device, please use the return and collection systems or
contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They
can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
220-240V~, 50Hz, R600a ;
Hisense UK Ltd
For Service pleasecall : 0844 346 0087
Unit 2 , Meadow Court , Millshaw ,
Leeds LS11 8LZ