Hisense RB338N4EW1 Mounting instructions

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Safety and warning information_ _ _ _ _ 2
Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Using your appliance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Cleaning and care _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Installing your new appliance_ _ _ _ _ _
Description of the appliance _ _ _ _ _ _
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Disposal of the appliance_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Safety for children and others
who are vulnerable people
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
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.
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.
Keep all packaging away
from children as there is
risk of suffocation.
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This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU and 2009/125/EC and EC.643/2009
and 2002/96/EC
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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
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.
WARNING - The
refrigerant and insulation
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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
Electrical safety
blowing gas are
flammable.
When disposing of the
appliance, do so only at
an authorized waste
disposal centre. Do not
expose to flame.
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.
Refrigerant
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.
Caution:risk of fire
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Any damage to the cord
may cause a shortcircuit,
fire, and/or electric shock.

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.
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
Daily use
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 or touch
items from the freezer
compartment if your
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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 close to a
wall to avoid touching or
catching warm parts
(compressor, condenser)
to prevent the risk of a
fire, follow the instructions
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.
Installation Important!
caution!
Care and cleaning
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
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appliance. Use a plastic
scraper.

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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.
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Installing your new appliance
Ventilation of appliance
Before using the appliance
for the first time, you should
review 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 this reason,
sufficient clear space
should be available around
the refrigerator.
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
last 100mm from its side to
the wall and a clear space
in front to allow the doors to
open 130°. Please see the
following diagrams.
Note:
This appliance performs
well within the climate class
from SN to T showed in the
table below.
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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
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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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100
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1267
956
130
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100
100
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.
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 using a suitable
spanner.
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To allow the doors to self-
close, tilt the top backwards
by about 10mm.
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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.
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(to avoid damage)
and then close the door.
≤10mm
Tools you will need
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left door stopper Left Hinge Cover
8mm wrench
8mm socket wrench
Monkey wrench
Thin-blade screwdriver
Cross-shaped screwdriver
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Caution! Please slightly
squeeze the door rack from
two sides toward
door rack,and then
move it upward when taking
out.
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①hinge cover
②self-tapping screw
③upper hinge parts
③upper hinge
⑤ gasket
④hinge axle
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3. Loosen the hinge axle
with monkey wrench and
change it to the reverse
hole site , and then tighten
into position. Take down the
gasket and change it to
the reverse hole site .
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⑤
4. Remove screw cover
from the left-front corner of
cabinet with thin-blade
screwdriver and install it to
the right-front corner.
Caution! Please hold the
upper door in place during
step 3 to prevent the door
dropping.
6. Place the upper door on a
smooth surface with its panel
upwards. Loose screw ③
nd take down part ② nd
part ①, Install replacement
door stopper-left ④
provided (in the plastic bag)
and part ②(stop block) to
the left side with screw③.
Keep part ① with the
appliance for future
reference.
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① Door stopper
①
②
②
③ Self-tapping screw
③
Stop block
2. Remove right upper
hinge cover ①
and take down the
upper hinge parts③
on top of the
cabinet.remove the 3
screws② which are used
for fixing the right upper
hinge part (see the picture
below)
5. Remove the upper door
from the middle hinge by
carefully lifting the door
straight up.

7. Loosen screws used to
fix the middle hinge and
remove middle hinge. Then
remove the lower door.
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8. Place the lower door on a
smooth surface with its
panel upwards. Loose
screw ③ nd take down
part ② nd part ①, Install
replacement door stopper-
left ④ provided (in the
plastic bag) and part ②
(stop block) to the left side
with screw ③. Keep part
① the appliance for
future reference.
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① Door stopper
② Stop block
③ Self-tapping screw
①
②
③
9. Change screw hole
covers and screw on middle
cover plate from left to right
(as shown in figure below).
10. Tip the refrigerator back
wards, remove part and
then remove screws .
③
④
①
① Lower hinge part (right)
② Front foot fixed board
②
④
④ Self-tapping screws
③
③ Adjustable bottom feet part
11. Remove part from
the lower hinge pin, loose
out the lower hinge pin,
change it to the reverse hole
site, and then tighten into
position, then install part
on the lower hinge pin.
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⑤
12. Remove part ③ from
the part②, then remove
screws④,screw part ③ to
the reverse hole site.
⑤ Adjustable bottom feet part
⑤
② Front foot fixed board
②
④
④ Self-tapping screws
③
③ Adjustable bottom feet part

14. Stand the refrigerator
upright and carefully slot the
lower door onto the bottom
hinge pin and hold in
position. Turn the middle
hinge by 180°, change the
washer on the axis to the
lower side, adjust the
middle hinge to the
appropriate position and
then install it ensuring the
lower door in secured in
place.
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13. Replace the items
remount in step 11 and step
12, change part ① to left
and part ② to right and
then fix them with screws ④.
Finally install part ③.
Lower hinge part (left)
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washer
Note: washer may
stick to lower door.
15. Carefully slot the upper
door onto the middle hinge
pin and hold in position.
Move the upper door to an
appropriate position, adjust
upper hinge and upper
door, then fit the hinge pin
into the hinge hole at the top
or the door to secure the
door in place. Then fix the
upper hinge part with
screws.
(Please carefully hold upper
door by hand when
installing)
16. Assemble the hinge
cover-left provided (in the
plastic bag) to match the
hinge, install the door racks
to original position.Keep the
hinge cover-right with the
appliance for future
reference.

Description of the appliance
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2. Control panel part
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1. Upper hinge cover
Glass shelf
Crisper drawer cover
Fruit and vegetables crisper
6. Ice tray
Lower freezer drawer
Adjustable bottom feet
14. Fridge door
Upper rack
Egg tray (inside)
Middle rack
Fridge door seal
Lower rack
seal
Freezer tray
. Upper glass shelf
9. Upper freezer drawer
10. Middle freezer drawer
11. Lower freezer glass shelf
12.
Freezer door
Freezer door
View 1 of the appliance
Note: Due to constant development of our products, your
refrigerator may be slightly different with 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) and ice tray.
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1. Fridge
Press the middle part of
button to set fridge
temperature between 2℃
and 8℃ as needed, and
control panel will display
corresponding figures
according to the following
sequence.
Control panel
Use your appliance according to the following guidelines, your
appliance has functions as the control panel shown in the
pictures below.
Controlling the temperature
We recommend that when
you start your refrigerator
for the first time, the
temperature for the
refrigerator is set to 4°C and
the freezer 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
whole refrigerator cabinet.
Temperatures inside each
compartment may vary from
the temperature 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.
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2. Freezer
Press the middle part of
button to set fridge
temperature between -16℃
and -24℃ as needed, and
control panel will display
corresponding figures
according to the following
sequence.
-16 -18 -20
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3. Super Freeze
Super Freeze will
quickly lower the
temperature within
the freezer so food will
freeze faster. This can lock
in nutrients of food and
keep food fresh for longer.
Press the middle part of
button for 3 seconds to
activate the super freeze
function. The light will
be on.
Super freezer will
automatically switch off
after 26 hours.
When super freeze function
is on, you can switch off
super freeze function by
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pressing the middle part of
button and the freezer
temperature setting will
revert back to the previous
setting.
If you are going to
be away for a long
period of time, you
4. Holiday
can activate this function by
pressing the middle part of
button for 3 seconds
until the light comes on.
When the holiday function is
activated, the temperature
of the refrigerator
automatically switched to
15℃ to minimize the
energy consumption.
Important! Do not store any
food in the fridge during this
time.
When holiday function is on,
you can switch it off by
pressing the middle part of
button. The fridge
temperature setting will
revert back to the previous
setting.
will be
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Shelf in Refrigerator
chamber
There are shelves in
refrigerator chamber, and
they can be taken out
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to
clean
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Your appliance has the accessories as the "Description of
the appliance”showed in general, with this part instruction
you can have the right way to use them.
Using your appliance
Door rack
It is suitable for the storage
of eggs, canned liquid,
bottled drinks and packed
food, etc. Do not place too
many heavy in the
racks.
stuff
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Helpful hints and tips
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you
follow the tips below to save
energy.
Try to avoid keeping the
door open for long periods.
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 description of appliance
diagram shows a
combination of shelves and
drawers designed to be the
most energy efficient
configuration.
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airtight
Iced products, if consumed
immediately after removal
from the freezer compartment,
will probably cause frost burns
to the skin.
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.
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Hints for fresh food
refrigeration
Do not place hot food
directly into the refrigerator
or freezer, the internal
temperature will increase
resulting in the compressor
having to work harder.
Cover or wrap food,
particularly if it has a strong
flavor.
Place food so that
air can circulate freely
around it.
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.
Butter and cheese:
Should be wrapped in
carefully
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Cleaning and care
For hygienic reasons the
appliance (including exterior
and interior accessories)
should be cleaned regularly
(at least every two months).
Caution! The appliance
must not be connected to
the mains during cleaning
as there is a danger of
electrical shock!
Exterior cleaning
-Wipe the control 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
It is recommended to label
and date each frozen
package in order to keep
track of the storage time.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Caution! Don't use sharp
objects to remove frost from
the freezer compartment.
Only after the interior is
completely dry should the
appliance be switched back
on and plugged back into
the mains socket.
Door seals cleaning
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.
Interior cleaning
You should clean the
appliance interior regularly.
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 freezer compartment's
interior frequently or kept
open too long. If the frost is
too thick, choose a time
when the supply of food
stocks are low and proceed
as follows:
1.Remove existing food and
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.
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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.
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.
Replacing the LED light:
Warning:
If the
LED light is damaged,
contact the customer
helpline for assistance. To
replace the
The LED light
should be replaced by a
competent person.
LED light, the
below steps can be
followed:
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 place.
Problem Possible cause & Solution
Appliance is
not working
correctly
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.
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