Hisense RL170D4BC21 User manual

RL170D4BC21
RL170D4BW21

Contents
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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.
Hisense Refrigerator
Safety for children and otherswho are vulnerable people
According to EN standard
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.
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.
Safety and warning information........2
Description of the appliance ............8
Control panel....................................8
First use an installation.....................9
Daily use...........................................11
Helpful hints and tips........................12
Cleaning and care............................13
What to do if... .................................14
Reversing the door...........................15
Installing the door handle.................16
Disposal of the appliance.................17

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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.
WARNING: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 andgases 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 illuminating lamps
WARNING—The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by
the user! If the illuminating lamps is damaged, contact the
customer helpline for assistance.
This warning is only for refrigerators that contain illuminating
lamps.

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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.

Description of the appliance
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1. decorative board(some models have)
2. Storage shelf
3. Bulb & temperature regulator
4. Crisper cover
5. Crisper
6. Adjustable feet
7. Egg tray
8. Door handle(some models have)
9. Upper door rack
10. Door
11. Lower door rack
View of the appliance
Control panel
Note: Due to continual modification of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different
from this instruction Manual, but its functions and usage methods remain the same.
Starting up and temperature regulation
Insert the plug of the connection lead into
the plug socket with a protective grounding
contact. When the refrigerator compartment
door is opened, the internal lighting is
switched on.
The temperature selector knob is located on
the left side of the refrigerator compartment.
Setting “0” means
off.
Turning in a clockwise direction the
refrigeration unit turns on, it will then operate
automatically.
Setting “1” means
Highest temperature, warmest setting.
Setting “7” (end-stop) means
Lowest temperature, coldest setting.
Important!
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Important! High ambient temperatures (e.g.
on hot summer days) and a cold setting
(position 6 to 7) may cause the compressor
to run continuously or even non-stop!
Reason: When the ambient temperature is
high, the compressor must run continuously
to maintain the low temperature in the
appliance.
Changing the light bulb
Warning!
Before changing the light bulb,
switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull
the fuse or the circuit breaker.
If the light bulb can’t work, please contact
your specialist dealer or your local
Customer Service Center to change it.
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Thermostat knob
Bulb(inside)
Lampshade
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First use an installation
lo wer base cover
Maximum performance and safety are
guaranteed by maintaining the correct
indoor temperature for the class of unit
concerned, as specified on the rating plate.
This appliance performs well from N to T.
The appliance may not work properly if it is
left for a longer period at a temperature
above or below the indicated range.
Important! It is necessary to have good
ventilation around the fridge to allow for the
dissipation of heat.For this reason,sufficient
clear space should be available around the
appliance. It is advisable for there to be
50-70mm separating the back of the fridge to
the wall at least 100mm of space on its two
sides and a clear space in front to allow the
doors to open 160°.
Appliances must not be exposed to rain.
Sufficient air must be allowed to circulate
in the low rear section of the appliance, as
poor air circulation can affect performance.
Built-in appliances should be positioned
away from heat sources such as heaters
and direct sunlight.
screw provided in a plastic bag with your
appliance, you can install these
accessories according to the following
procedure.
Note:
There is no need to install these
accessories under normal usage.
Only under the extreme circumstances,
cabinet empty while load on door with total
mass of 15 kg and opening the door about
90 degree ,this refrigerator may take risk
of tipping. Then rubber supporting pad
should be fastened to the lower base
cover to steady this appliance.
Installing the rubber supporting
Before using the appliance for the first
time, wash the interior and all internal
accessories with lukewarm water and
meutral soap in order to remove the
typical smell of a brand new product, then
dry thoroughly.
Installation Positioning
Warning! Before installing, read the
instruction carefully for your safety
and the correct operation of appliance.
Position the appliance away from sources
of heat such as stoves, radiators, direct
sunlight, etc.
Cleaning before use
1.Tilt appliance to find screw hole on the
left of lower base cover.
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rubber supporting pad
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2.Put screw into the hole of rubber
supporting pad.
3.Make screw in alignment with the hole on
lower base cover . Fasten rubber supporting
pad to the base cover firmly by a cross
screw driver (self-provided).
The appliance should be level in order to
eliminate vibration. To make the appliance
level, it should be upright and both
adjusters should be in stable contact with
the floor. You can also adjust the level by
unscrewing the appropriate level
adjustment in the front (use your fingers or
a suitable spanner).
Leveling
Caution! Any electrical work required to
install this appliance should be carried out by
qualified or authorized personnel.
Warning! This appliance must be grounded.
The manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.
Electrical connection
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Installation door rack
invard-pressing
invard-pressing
Crisper
For storing fruit and vegetables.
Refrigerator compartment 2)
For storing the food that does not need to
be frozen and different sections suitable
for different kinds of food.
1) If the appliance contains related accessories
and functions.
2) If the appliance contains a freezer compartment.
Daily use
Accessories 1)
Various glass, plastic storage shelves or
wire trays are included with your appliance
different models have different
combinations and different models have
different features.
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runner so that the shelves
can be positioned as desired.
Movable shelves/trays
Remove door rack
Hold the left side of the door rack, inward-
press the other side and lift this side until it
separated from the liner. Then you can take
out the door rack from the liner.
First, install the left of the door rack.
Second, inward-press the other side and
downward-press this side until installation
it.
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Helpful hints and tips
Noises during operation
Clicks - Whenever the compressor
switches on of off, a click can be heard.
Humming - As soon as the compressor is
in operation, you can hear it humming.
Bubbling - When refrigerant flows into thin
tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing
noises.
Splashing - Even after the compressor has
been switched off, this noise can be heard
for a short time.
Energy saving tips
Do not install the appliance near stoves,
radiators or other sources of warmth.
Keep the time the appliance is open to a
minimum.
Do not set the temperature colder than
necessary.
Make sure the side plates and back plate
of the appliance are at some distance
from the wall, and follow the instructions
relevant to installation.
If the diagram shows the correct
combination for the drawers, crisper and
shelves, do not adjust the combination
as it would produce an effect on energy
consumption.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
Do not store warm foods or evaporating
liquids in the appliance.
Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if
it has strong flavor or odor.
Position food so that air can circulate
freely around it.
Hints for refrigeration
Meat (all types): wrap in polyethylene
(plastic) bags and place on the glass
shelf above in this way only on or two
days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc...: these
should be covered and may be placed on
any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be
thoroughly cleaned and placed in the
special drawer provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be
placed in aluminum foil or polyethylene
(plastic) bags while removing as much
air as possible.
Milk bottles: theses should have a cap
and should be stored in the bottle rack
on the door.
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Taking the appliance out of service
Empty the appliance
Pull out the power plug
Clean thoroughly (see section: Cleaning
and Care).
Leave the door open to prevent odours
Cleaning and care
Cleaning and care
For hygienic reasons, the appliance interior,
including interior accessories, should be
cleaned regularly.
The appliance should be cleaned and
maintained at least every two months.
Warning! Danger of electrical shock!
The appliance should not be connected
to the main power supply during
cleaning. Before cleaning, switch the
appliance off and remove the plug from
the main power supply, switch off, or
shut off the circuit breaker of fuse.
Notice!
Remove the food from the appliance
before cleaning. Store them in a cool
place and keep well covered.
Never clean the appliance with a steam
cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in
electrical components.
Hot vapors can lead to the damage of
plastic parts.
Ethereal oils and organic solvents can
attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or
the juice from an orange peel, butyric
acid, or cleansers that contain acetic acid.
Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
Clean the appliance and the interior
accessories with a cloth and lukewarm
water. Commercially available dish
washing detergents may also be used.
After cleaning, wipe with fresh water and
a clean dish cloth.
Defrosting
Defrosting in the fresh food
storage compartment
Water from the defrosting option will
automatically be drained into a drip tray
through a drain pipe at the back of the
appliance.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser
increases energy consumption; clean the
condenser at the back of the appliance
once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum
cleaner.(Only for the outside-condenser
product)
Check the water drain hole on the rear
wall of the refrigerator compartment.
Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of
something like soft green peg, an be
careful not to create any damage to the
cabinet by sharp objects.
After everything is dry, the appliance back
into service.
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Problem possible cause Solution
Appliance dose not
work.
Appliance is not switched on.
Main plug is not plugged in or is
loose.
Fuse has blown or is defective.
Outlet is defective.
Switch on the appliance.
Plug the appliance into the
electrical socket.
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Defective parts need to be
repaired by an electrician.
Appliance cools too
much. Temperature is set too cold. Turn the temperature regulator to
a warmer setting temporarily.
The food is too warm.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
Door was open for an extented
period.
A large quantity of warm food
was placed in the appliance
within the last 24 hours.
The appliance is near a heat
source.
Please refer to the “Initial Start
Up” section.
Open the door only as long as
necessary.
Turn the temperature regulator to
a warmer setting temporarily.
Please look in the “Changing the
Light Bulb” section.
Please refer to the “Installation
Location” section.
Interior lighting dose
not work. Light bulb is defective.
Heavy build-up of
frost, possibly also on
the door seal.
Door seal is not air-tight
(possibly after reversing the
door) .
Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal with a
hair dryer (on a cool setting). At
the same time, shape the
warmed door seal by hand so
that it sits correctly.
Unusual noises.
Appliance is not level.
The appliance is touching the
wall or other objects.
A component, e.g. a pipe, on
the rear of the appliance is
touching another part of the
appliance or the wall.
Readjust the feet.
Move the appliance slightly.
If necessary, carefully bend the
component out of the way.
The compressor dose
not start immediately
after changing the
temperature setting.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
The compressor starts after a
period of time.
Refer the “Cleaning and Care”
section.
Water on the floor or
storage shelves. Water drain hole is blocked.
What to do if...
Warning! Before troubleshooting,
disconnect the power supply. Only a
qualified electrician or other
personnel must carry out the
troubleshooting that is not in the manual.
performed by competent service engineers.
Improper repairs can give rise to significant
hazards for the user. If your appliance
needs repairing, please contact your
specialist dealer or your local Customer
Service Center.
Important!
Repairs to the appliance may only be
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Reversing the door
The side in which the door opens can be
changed from the right side (as supplied) to
the left side, if the installation site allows for
it. Tools you will need:
1. 8mm socket driver
2. Cross- sharped screwdriver
3. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver
Reverse the door
1. stand the fridge, remove the two screws
on the back of the top cover, then lift the
top cover and place it on a padded surface
to prevent scratching.
2. Remove the four screws as follow
diagram. Lift the upper hinge core ,then put it
in a safe place.
3.Lift the door and place it on a padded
surface to prevent scratching. Remove both
adjustable feet and remove the bottom hinge
bracket by unscrewing the bolts. Then
transfer them to another side.
Note: 1. You need move hinge axis from hole
① to ② before transfer.
2. You need install the rubber supporting on
the side which haven’t hinge.
4.Set the door into its new place making
sure the pin enters the bushing at the lower
frame section. Replace the lid by fitting the
upper hinge core into the upper door's hole,
securing it with the 2 screws. Replace
another 2 screws to another side.
5.Put the top cover in the freezer. Tighten
the 2 screws on the back of top cover.
Before you begin, place the fridge on it’s
back in order to gain access to the base,
you should rest it on soft foam packaging or
similar material to avoid damaging the
cooling popes at the rear of the fridge.
Warning!
When changing the side at which the door
opens, the appliance must not be connected
to the mains. Remove plug from the mains
beforehand.
hinge axis
①
②
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Installing the door handle
If there is door handle separately provided in a plastic bag with your appliance, you can install it
as follows .
1. Remove the screw on the door.Keep or
install the screw covers on the side which
have hinge.
2. Match the handle hole to the door , then
fix the screw which you removed from the
door to make the handle fixed firmly on the
door.
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Disposal of the appliance
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.
Packaging materials
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging in a
suitable waste collection container to recycle it.
Before disposal of the appliance.
1. disconnect the main plug from the main socket.
2. Cut off the main cable and discard it.
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.
Correct Disposal of this product
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