Hisense RF21A3FSE User manual

Model:
RF21A3FSE
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Refrigerator Use & Care Guide

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Thank you for choosing Hisense. We are sure you will find your new refrigerator a pleasure
to use. However, before you use the appliance, we recommend that you carefully read the
instructions, which provide details about installing and using the product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
Table of Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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Location Requirements 5
Electrical Requirements 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Refrigerator 6
Door Removal 7
Level Refrigerator 9
Align Doors 9
REFRIGERATOR USE
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Opening and Closing Doors 9
Using the Controls 10
Features 12
General Use Information 13
REFRIGERATOR CARE
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Cleaning 13
Lights 14
Vacation and Moving Care 14
Reinstalling/Using Refrigerator Again 14
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Refrigerator Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER,” “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
These words mean:
An imminently hazardous situation. You could be killed or seriously injured if you
don’t immediately follow instructions.
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious bodily injury.
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
moderate or minor injury.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the
refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following:
•Ensure everyone using this appliance is familiar with its
operations and safety features.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, unless supervised or properly
instructed.
•Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
•Do not remove ground prong.
•Do not use an adapter.
•Do not use an extension cord.
•If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly
qualified person to avoid a hazard.
•Disconnect power before servicing.
•Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the refrigerator, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
•Replace all parts and panels before operating.
•Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by
trained service personnel. Do not puncture refrigerant
tubing.
•Flammable refrigerant used. Dispose of properly in
accordance with federal or local regulations.
•Flammable refrigerant used. Follow handling
instructions carefully. Risk of fire or explosion due
to puncture of refrigerant tubing.
•Use nonflammable cleaner.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
•Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
•CAUTION: Do not store explosive
substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
•Keep ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of
obstruction.
•Connect to potable water supply only.
•Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Read and Save These Instructions

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a Door Bin
b Mullion
c Storage Drawer
d Full-width Drawer
e Freezer Storage Drawer
f Freezer Storage Compartment
g Control Panel
h Refrigerator LED Light
i Glass Shelves
j Freezer LED Light
k Leveling Leg
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain
damage.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous– even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you
are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these
instructions to help prevent accidents.
DANGER: 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.
Important information to know about disposal of
refrigerants:
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and
Local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a
licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in
accordance with established procedures.
NOTE: Your model may look different from this and other images in this manual, depending on your model’s features.
Parts and Features

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Location Requirements
WARNING
Explosion and Fire Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from appliance.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for
indoor, household use only.
Temperature
This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the
temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to a
maximum of 110°F (43°C). The preferred room temperature
range for optimum performance, which reduces electricity
usage and provides superior cooling, is between 60°F (15°C)
and 90°F (32°C). It is recommended that you do not install
the refrigerator near a heat source, such as an oven or
radiator.
Ventilation
Adequate air circulation around the refrigerator is
required for efficient operation.
To ensure proper ventilation, maintain the
recommended clearances.
Recommended Clearances
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong from the
power cord plug.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire or
electrical shock.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection.
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided.
Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not
use an extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation or
cleaning, disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical
source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to
the electrical source and reset the temperature controls to
the desired setting.
Installation Requirements
a 4" Above(From top of the door)
b 2" Behind
c 1" Each Side
NOTE: If you place the refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave
10" minimum space to allow the door to swing open.

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Installation Instructions
Unpack the Refrigerator
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable
refrigerant used.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
IMPORTANT: Handle with care when moving
refrigerator to avoid either damaging the refrigerant
tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.
WARNING
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Remove the Packaging
•Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before
turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe
with warm water and
dry.
NOTE: Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to
remove tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see
“Refrigerator Safety.”
•Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
•If the refrigerator has been in a horizontal
or tilted position for any period of time wait 4 hours before
plugging it in to allow the oil to settle into the compressor.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving
the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to cover
the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor
damage. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when
trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the
inside of the refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in “Refrigerator Care.”
Important information to know about glass
shelves and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water
when they are cold. Shelves
and covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and
covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing
them to avoid dropping.
Excessive Weight Hazard

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b Hinge Cover
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Door Removal
(only if needed)
Measure the refrigerator to make sure it will fi t through the
doorway. If the refrigerator cannot pass easily through the
doorway, follow the instructions to remove the two
refrigerator compartment doors and the front panel of the
freezer drawer.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Reconnect ground wire before operating.
Failure to do so could result in death or
electric shock.
Tools needed
•Phillips Screwdriver
•4 mm Hex-key Wrench
•8 mm Socket Wrench
Remove the Doors
IMPORTANT: Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you
are ready to lift them from the cabinet.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three
screws attaching the hinge cover and control panel to the
top of the cabinet.
3. Gently lift the hinge cover, keeping the wire harness
attached, and move the cover/wire harness assembly
behind the door hinges on the cabinet top.
4. Disconnect the harness from the door by
using a release clip on the harness connector, then
separate the two ends(only the left side).
8. Using both hands, lift the door off the bottom hinge
and set it onto a soft surface to protect the fi nish.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinge is being removed. Do not depend on the door
gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.
6. Remove the top door hinge.
IMPORTANT: For the door to close properly in the future,
DO NOT lift the door from the bottom hinge if it is open to
an angle narrower than a 90° angle.
7. Open the door to a 90° or wider angle.
5. Using an 8mm socket wrench,remove
the three screws fastening the top hinge
to the cabinet.
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Grab the drawer door by using both hands and
pull it up to make sure the door detaches
from the front of the slide rail and then move
forward to remove the freezer drawer door.
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9. If necessary, use a hex-key wrench to remove the two
bolts fastening the bottom hinge to the front of the
cabinet, and then remove the hinge.
10. Repeat this procedure to remove the other door.
Remove the Front of the Freezer Drawer
1. Slide open the freezer drawer to its full
extension.
2. Slide open the upper storage drawer to its full
extension.
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Remove the upper storage drawer from the glide rails
by lifting up and pulling out at an angle.
Remove the lower storage compartment by lifting
upward at an angle.
Remove one fixing screw (left and right
each) from the side of the slide rail.
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Set the drawer front on a soft surface to
protect the fi nish.
Slide the drawer glide rails into the cabinet.
Move the refrigerator through the doorway and into
the room near the water and electrical connections.
Complete the Installation
WARNING
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong from the
power cord plug.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire or
electrical shock.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE: This refrigerator begins operating as
soon as it is connected to the power supply.
2. Move the refrigerator into its final location, making sure
to maintain the recommended clearance.
Replace the Doors
1. If removed, reinstall the bottom hinge.
2. Using two or more people, set the refrigerator door
onto the bottom hinge.
3. Insert the top hinge into the top of the door.
4. Using the three screws removed earlier, fasten the
top hinge to the top of the cabinet.
NOTE: Left-hand door only, replace the ground
screw into the top hinge.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to replace the
opposite door.
6. Using the three screws removed earlier, reinstall the
top hinge cover and control panel to the top of the
cabinet.
IMPORTANT: The refrigerator must be located on a
solid, level surface that is strong enough to support
the refrigerator fully loaded.
•Before moving, retract the leveling legs to
avoid scraping the floor.
•The refrigerator has wheels, which should be used
for only forward and backward movement.
NOTE: Trying to move the refrigerator sideways may
damage your floor.
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Level Refrigerator
(if needed)
The refrigerator must be leveled with the floor to
maintain optimal performance and appearance.
1. Turn the leveling feet on the bottom, front of the
cabinet to raise or lower that side of the refrigerator
until the refrigerator is level side-to-side.
2. Turn both feet, by the same amount, to slightly raise the
front of the refrigerator. This will make it easier for the doors
to close.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling feet. This
makes it easier to turn the feet.
Align Doors
(if needed)
If the edges of the refrigerator doors do not align with each
other, you can make adjustments.
Using Adjustable Foot
•Turn the adjustable foot to raise or lower that side
of the refrigerator.
•Clockwise - to raise
•Counterclockwise - to lower
Refrigerator Use
Opening and Closing Doors
The refrigerator doors can be opened and closed
either separately or together.
•There is a mullion on the left-hand side
refrigerator compartment door.
•When closing the left-hand door, the mullion folds
behind the right-hand door joining the two doors.
•The temperature of the door frame is controlled to help
prevent moisture from developing on the mullion. The
temperature of the surface may be warm, which is normal,
and will not affect the performance of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Before closing the left-hand door, make sure the
mullion is folded inward. If the mullion is pulled outward it
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Using the Controls
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The display will illuminate when the
refrigerator is first plugged in,with a sound,
light show 3s display content, without any
operation, after 20s screen.
When you set a temperature, you are setting an
average temperature for the entire compartment.
The actual compartment temperatures may vary
from the temperatures displayed depending on the
amount and placement of stored food, and the
surrounding room temperature.
•Refrigerator Compartment: 39°F (4°C)
•Freezer Compartment: 0°F (-18°C)
•Press °F / °C to switch
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2. Press Freezer repeatedly to cycle through the available
temperature settings,from 5°F to
-10°F or from -15°C to -23°C.
NOTE:Such as °C scenario,each press advances the
setting by one
degree(-18→-19→-20→-21→-22→-23→-15→-16
→-17→-18).
Such as °F scenario,temperature control range
(0→-2→-4→-6→-8→-10→5→4→2→0).
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Control Panel
Setting Compartment Temperatures
Recommended Temperature Settings
Display Temperatures in Degrees Fahrenheit or
Celsius
Freezer Compartment Temperature
1. Press Freezer once to turn on the
temperature control.
3. Release Freezer to select the desired
temperature setting.
Additional Features
Super Freeze
The Super Freeze feature rapidly lowers the freezer
compartment temperature to freeze fresh food faster and
maintain the temperature of the frozen food during
periods of high usage, full grocery loads, or temporarily
warm room temperatures.
The Super Freeze feature lowers the temperature in the
freezer compartment to -10°F (-23°C).
•Press Super Freeze once to turn On/Off the
Super Freeze feature.
NOTE: When Super Freeze is on, is
illuminated and -10°F or -23°C appears in the
temperature display.
•Press Freezer button to manually turn off
Freeze and return to the previously set
temperature.
NOTE: Super Freeze will automatically turn off after
several hours, and the freezer will revert to its previous
temperature setting.
Super Cool
The Super Cool feature rapidly lowers the refrigerator
compartment temperature to maintain the temperature of the
chilled food during periods of high usage, full grocery loads,
or temporarily warm room temperatures.
The Super Cool feature lowers the temperature in the
refrigerator compartment to 35°F (2°C).
•Press Super Cool once to turn On/Off the
Super Cool feature.
NOTE: Either the °F or °C icon will illuminate to
indicate in which scale (Fahrenheit or Celsius) the
temperature is being displayed.
Refrigerator (Fridge) Compartment Temperature
1. Press Fridge once to turn on the temperature
control.
3. Release Fridge when the desired temperature
setting appears.
Super Freeze Control
Freezer Compartment Temp Control Super
Freeze Icon
Fahrenheit Indicator
Super Cool Icon
Refrigerator Compartment Temp Control
Super Cool Control
Energy Saving Control
Celsius Indicator
Energy Saving Icon
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Press Fridge repeatedly to cycle through the available
temperature settings, from 46°F to 35°F or from 8°C to 2 °C.
NOTE：Such as °C.scenario，each press advances the
setting by one
degree( 4→3→2→8→7→6→5→4)；Such as °F
scenario ，
(39→37→35→46→44→42→41→39)
temperature control range.