Hisense H520FI-WD Mounting instructions

EN User manual
H520FI-WD

Contents
Safety and warning information….........2
Installing your new appliance……….....8
Description of the appliance….......…...9
Display controls…………………...…...10
Using your appliance…………….........11
Helpful hints and tips……………… 15
Cleaning and care……………………16
Defrosting.................................17
Troubleshooting………………………18
Disposal of the appliance……………20
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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.
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Safety for children and otherswho 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.
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.

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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.
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.

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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.
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.
Caution:risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
-Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
-Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is
situated.
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.
Replacing the LED
WARNING—The LED light must not be replaced by the
user! If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer
helpline for assistance.

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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.
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.
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.

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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 relrelevant 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 buring 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.
caution!
Care and cleaning

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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.
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.
1)If the appliance is Frost Free.
2)If the appliance contains freezer compartment.
Installation Important!
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.
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.

Installing your new appliance
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Climate class Ambient temperature
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ST
+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+16°C to +38°C
100
100
50-70
Note:
This appliance performs well within
the climate class showed in the table
below. It may not work properly if being
left at a temperature above or below
the indicated range for a long period.
790mm
550mm
645mm
1346mm
135°
135°
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Fridge LED light
Water tank
(with cover and knob)
Glass shelves
Ice tray(inside)
Fruit & vegetables box
Rotary separator
Upper fresh door rack
Crisper cover
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Adjustable bottom feet
Egg tray
Cool fresh box
Upper freezer tray
Middle freezer drawer
Glass plates
Lower freezer drawer
Temperature adjusting slide block
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Description of t h e appliance
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Display panel
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Lower fresh door rack
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Bottle rack
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Display controls
1. Freezer
2. Fridge
3.Super Freeze
Super Freeze can rapidly
lower frozen temperature and
freeze you food substantially
faster than usual.
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Press the middle part of button to
set the freezer temperature between -16°C
and -24°C to suit your desired temperature,
and the freezer temperature indicator will
display corresponding value according to the
following sequence.
-20°C-24°C
-16°C -18°C
Press the middle part of button
to set your desired fridge temperature
between 8 and 2, and the fridge °C °C
temperature indicator will display
corresponding value according to the
following sequence.
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When you remove the shelves,
gently pull them forward until the
shelf comes clear of the shelf
guides.
When you return the shelves,
make sure there is no obstacle
behind and gently push the shelf
back into the position.
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Adjustable
placement
Glass
shelf
Door rack
It is suitable for the storage of eggs,
canned liquid, bottled drinks and
packed food, etc. Do not place too
many heavy things in the racks.
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4.Super Cool
Super Cool can refrigerate the
food quicker and, keep food
fresh for a longer period
Press the middle part of button
for 3 seconds to activate this function.
The light will be illuminated and the
fridge temperature indicator will display
2°C .
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Using your appliance

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compartment.
Fridge Chill Fresh
Ice tray
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Cation!
Drain the water tank before you take
it down.
head
guide
slot
Assembling
After cleaning, please assemble the
parts including the head, water tank
and lids as follows:
1.put the seal ring in order first (the
seal ring can not turn up), then insert
the head into the hole.
2.Fit the tank along the guides on the
door.
3.Push the two sides of the water
tank downward as the picture shows.
4.When you hear a click sound and
the both sides of the water tank is
closed to the door liner, it means the
installation is completed.
seal ring
Filling water
Before you fill the drinking water into
the water tank, ensure that the water
tank is steady and in a correct
position.
Cation!
Fill with water up to 3L (which is
suggested) and not above the level.
Otherwise, it may overflow when the
lids is closed.
We recommend that you fill the
water by the following ways.
1.Remove the small lid and fill water
from the inlet of the larger lid.
2.Remove the cover of the tank, and
then fill water inside directly.

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Warning!
Don’t touch the other parts of the
appliance when filling water, it may
cause the water leakage.
Dispensing water
1.Make sure the cover of the water
tank is fitted on.
2.Close the fridge door and check
the dispenser.
Before you dispense the water,
make sure the lock device is on the
“Unlock” situation.
Warning!
Don’t push the dispenser lever
forward strongly, when the dispense
is on “lock” situation, it may damage
the mechanism.
Cleaning
1.Put the water tank out of the door
carefully and then wash the tank, lid,
and head lightly in water.
2.After you have successfully cleaned
the appliance, you should dry it by
natural drying or using the dryer.
3.If you have used the water
dispenser for many times, the water in
the receiving tank may drop on the
floor, which may make your floor wet,
and you should clean the tank with
dry towel regularly before overflow.
Receiving tank

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Helpful hints and tips
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Butter and cheese:
Should be wrapped in airtight foil or
plastic film wrap.
Milk bottles:
Should have a lid and be stored in the
door racks.
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,
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch the food which is already frozen
to avoid temperature rise of the latter.
Iced products, if consumed
immediately after removal from the
freezer compartment, will probably
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mains socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
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Cleaning and care
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged
open slightly to allow air to circulate.
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Defrosting
Water contained in the food or getting into air inside the fridge by opening doors may
form a layer of frost inside .It will weaken the refrigetation when the frost is thick.
This appliance is frost-free refrigerator, Automatic defrost itself regularly, without
manual defrost.Water from defrosting will be drained into an drip tray through a drain
pipe,Then the water within the drip tray will be evaporated.
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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
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.
Problem
Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet
properly.
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 freezer 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 freezer
compartment or other compartments.
Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Noise from the
appliance
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.
The motor runs
continuously
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
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.
for a long time.
Possible cause & Solution
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Appliance is not working
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Odours from the
compartments
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A layer of frost occurs in
the compartment
Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure
ventilation. Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the
frost, please refer to cleaning and care chapter.
Temperature inside is
too warm
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
Temperature inside is
too cold
Increase the temperature by following the "Display controls”
chapter.
Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by
10-15mm to allow the doors to self close, or if something inside
is preventing the doors from closing.
Doors can’t be closed
easily
The water pan (located at the rear bottom of the cabinet) may
not be properly leveled, or the draining spout （located
underneath the top of the compressor depot） may not be
properly positioned to direct water into this pan, or the water
spout is blocked. You may need to pull the refrigerator away
from the wall to check the pan and spout.
The light is not working
The LED light may be damaged. Refer to replace LED lights
in cleaning and care chapter.
The control system has disabled the lights due to the door
being kept open too long, close and reopens the door to
reactivate the lights.
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Disposal of the appliance
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