Hisense RL528D4ECE User manual

EN (GB) (IE)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
OF A REFRIGERATOR

THANK YOU FOR WELCOMING OUR APPLIANCE INTO YOUR HOME
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Link to the EU EPREL database
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to
the registration of this appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for
reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this
appliance. It is possible to find information related to the performance of the product
in the EU EPREL database using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name
and product number that you can find on the rating plate of the appliance. For more
detailed information about the energy label, visit www.theenergylabel.eu.
The appliance is intended solely for household use.
The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the following meanings:
INFORMATION!
Information, advice, tip, or recommendation
WARNING!
Warning –general danger
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Warning –danger of electric shock
DANGER OF FIRE!
Warning –danger of fire

Contents
4Important notes and precautions ..........................................................................................
4Before using the appliance for the first time .............................................................................
4Important safety instructions ....................................................................................................
7Important information on the use of appliance .........................................................................
9Environment protection ............................................................................................................
9Advice for saving power with refrigeration appliances .......................................................
10Installation and connection ....................................................................................................
10Selecting the room ....................................................................................................................
11Appliance placement ................................................................................................................
12Connecting the appliance .........................................................................................................
13Reversing the door opening direction ..................................................................................
18Description of the appliance ..................................................................................................
19Operating the appliance .........................................................................................................
20Switching the appliance on/off .................................................................................................
20Adjusting the temperature in the appliance ..............................................................................
20Control unit/display standby mode ...........................................................................................
20Intensive cooling (super cool) ...................................................................................................
21Eco function ..............................................................................................................................
22Child Lock .................................................................................................................................
22High temperature alarm ............................................................................................................
22Open door alarm .......................................................................................................................
23Power outage/power supply failure alarm ................................................................................
24Appliance interior equipment ................................................................................................
24Shelf ..........................................................................................................................................
24Wire bottle rack * ......................................................................................................................
24Fruit and vegetables drawer with humidity control (Fruit&Vegetable Box) * ............................
25Fresh Box drawer * ..................................................................................................................
25Fruit and vegetables drawer .....................................................................................................
26Door racks ................................................................................................................................
26Fan (Air Cooling) * ....................................................................................................................
26Smart Fresh ..............................................................................................................................
27Recommended distribution of food in the appliance ..........................................................
28Storing food in the refrigerator ..............................................................................................
28Important warnings regarding food storage .............................................................................
28Avoid contamination of food .....................................................................................................
28Defrosting the appliance ........................................................................................................
28Automatic refrigerator defrosting ..............................................................................................
29Cleaning the appliance ...........................................................................................................
30Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................
32Information about appliance noise .......................................................................................
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Important notes and precautions
Before using the appliance for the first time
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please read carefully the instructions for use
which describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions apply to several appliance
types/models; thus, settings or equipment may be described herein which is not available in your
appliance. We recommend saving this instruction manual for future reference and attach it to the
appliance if it is sold in the future.
Check for any damage or irregularities on your appliance. If you find your appliance is damaged, notify
the retailer from which you have purchased the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let the appliance rest in a vertical position for a
minimum of 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults due to the effect of transport
on the cooling system.
Important safety instructions
DANGER OF FIRE!
WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.
The appliance must be connected to the power mains and
grounded in compliance with the effective standards and
regulations.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or
portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power mains
(unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
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.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK!
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician. Do
not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as there is
danger of contact with high voltage!
WARNING!
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!
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor stability
of the appliance, make sure it is installed as instructed.
Freeze burn hazard
To avoid freeze burn, never put frozen food in your mouth and
do not touch frozen food.
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Safety of children and vulnerable persons
The 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Remove the packaging intended to protect the appliance or
particular parts during transport and keep it outside the reach
of children. It presents danger of injury or suffocation.
When removing a used appliance, disconnect the power cord,
remove the door, and leave the shelves in the appliance. This
will prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance.
For European markets only
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.
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Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances.
Warning regarding the refrigerant
The appliance contains a small amount of an environmentally
friendly yet flammable gas R600a. Make sure that no parts of
the cooling system are damaged. A gas leak is not hazardous
to the environment, but it could cause eye injury or fire.
In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly, disconnect
the appliance from the power mains, and call a service
technician.
Important information on the use of appliance
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.
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WARNING!
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be
exposed to rain.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with
a flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the appliance will be out of use for an extended period of
time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug it from
the power mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and
leave the door ajar.
In case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the
freezer compartment unless the freezer has not operated for
over 16 hours. After this period, use the frozen food or provide
sufficient cooling (e.g. a replacement appliance).
Technical information on the appliance
Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It indicates
data on voltage, gross and net volume, type and amount of
refrigerant, and information on the climate classes.
If the language on the rating plate is not the language of your
choice or the language of your country, replace it with the one
supplied.
WARNING!
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. This will
also prevent pollution.
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Environment protection
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed
without any hazard to the environment.
Removing an obsolete appliance
To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home appliance collection
centre.
Before doing so, do the following:
•disconnect the appliance from the power mains;
•do not allow children to play with the appliance.
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated
as normal household waste. The product should be taken to an authorized collection centre for waste
electric and electronic equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any
negative effects on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect
product removal. For detailed information on removal and processing of the product, please contact
the relevant municipal body in charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the store
where you bought the product.
Advice for saving power with refrigeration
appliances
•Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
•Do not open the door more often than necessary.
•Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed.
•If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason, have it replaced as
soon as possible.
•Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
•Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room temperature.
•Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
•To make use of the entire freezer compartment interior volume, remove some of the drawers as
described in the instruction manual.
•Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre layer of frost or ice has
built up on the refrigerated surfaces.
•Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that the food is placed so that
the air can freely circulate in the appliance interior (observe the recommended placement of food
as described in the instructions).
•In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots or vents.
•If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them off to reduce power consumption.
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Installation and connection
Selecting the room
•Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly if the
environment temperature is in the interval specified in the table. The appliance class is indicated
on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance.
Relative humidity
Ambient temperature range
°C
ClassDescription
≤75%
+10 to +32
SN
Extended
temperate
+16 to +32NTemperate
+16 to +38STSubtropical
+16 to +43TTropical
INFORMATION!
This appliance is not intended to be used as a build-in appliance.
INFORMATION!
Do not place an appliance in a room where temperature can drop to below 5 °C as this may
cause abnormal appliance operation or failure!
•After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!
•Do not place the appliance near appliances or devices radiating heat, such as a cooker, a stove,
a radiator, water heater etc., and do not expose it to direct sunlight. The appliance should stand
at least 3 cm away from an electric or gas cooker or at least 30 cm away from an oil or solid fuel
stove. If the distance between such source of heat and the appliance is smaller, use an insulating
panel.
Note: Place the appliance in a sufficiently large room. There should be at least 1 m3of space per 8
grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate in the appliance interior.
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Appliance placement
Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two persons to avoid any personal injury or
damage to the appliance.
•The appliance must stand level or tilted slightly to the back. It should be stable and placed a solid
base. At the front, the appliance is fi tted with two adjustable feet that can be used to level the
appliance. At the rear side, casters allow for easier installation of the appliance (only with some
models).
•After you have levelled the appliance using the adjustable feet, adjust the additional foot for extra
stability of the appliance.
•Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not place it near sources of heat. If this
cannot be avoided, install an insulation panel.
•The appliance is intended for free-standing installation. To reach the rated/minimum power
consumption, always provide 50 mm of clearance between the wall and the back of the appliance,
and above the appliance. Also allow adequate air circulation on either side of the appliance and
above it.
•The appliance can also be placed adjacent to or between kitchen cabinets or cupboards, or
adjacent to a wall. In case of such placement, the appliance will operate flawlessly; however,
power consumption could increase. Observe the minimum clearance above and behind the
appliance, as indicated in the figure.
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•Take into account the space or clearance required to open the appliance door, in order to allow
the drawers and shelves to be pulled out or removed (see installation diagram).
* depending on the model
** model with integrated handle
*** model with external/protruding handle
INFORMATION!
Note: When placing the appliance on a plinth with a depth of less than 625 mm, it is recommended
that you purchase and install a security kit.
Code for ordering the set: 890399.
Connecting the appliance
•Connect the appliance to the power mains using the power cord.
The wall outlet should be fitted with a ground contact (safety socket).
Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label
with basic information on the appliance.
•The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded
in compliance with the effective standards and regulations. The
appliance will withstand short-term deviations from the nominal
voltage, but not more than +/- 6%.
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Reversing the door opening direction
The direction in which the appliance door opens can be reversed.
Note: Disconnect the appliance from the power mains before reversing the door opening direction.
Tools required:
Socket wrench No. 8,
Cross-point screwdriver
Flat screwdriver
Spanner No. 8
Note:
•If the appliance has to be tilted to allow access to parts on the bottom, ask another person for
assistance or gently place the appliance on some soft padding to prevent damaging it. To reverse
the opening direction, proceed as follows.
1. Place the appliance in an upright position.
Open the door and remove the door racks
(to prevent damaging them during the
procedure). Then, close the door.
2. Remove the top hinge cap (1). Be
particularly careful not to damage the
connector (A). Unplug the connector (A).
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3. Undo the screws (2) and remove the hinge
(3). Run the connector (A) through the hole
in the hinge. Hold the door while doing this
to prevent it from falling.
4. Remove the door from the bottom hinge
by carefully lifting the door straight up. Lay
the door onto a smooth surface.
5. Take the (right) cap/cover (4) from the bag
and place it on the spot from which the top
hinge was removed. Remove and save the
cap/cover from the other side (5) to which
the hinge will be relocated.
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6. Remove the cap (6) from the left side of the
door and take the connector (A) from the
space underneath the cap. Then, remove
the cap (7) from the right side of the door.
Place the cap (7) on the left side of the door
and place the cap (6) on the right side of
the door.
7. Undo the screw (8) and remove the door
retainer (10) and the door stop (9). Then,
use a screw (8) to install the door retainer
supplied in the bag, and the door stop (9).
Keep the door retainer (10) in case you
need it later.
8. Tilt the appliance backwards and remove the adjustable foot (11).
9. Undo the three screws on the bottom hinge
(14) and remove it. Remove the extra foot
(12) from the bottom hinge pin (13).
Unscrew the pin (13) from the bottom hinge
and screw it onto the opposite side of the
hinge, complete with the extra foot (12).
10. Attach the hinge (14) onto the opposite side
using the screws. The screws should be
attached in the order shown in the figure
below. First, tighten the screw 1, followed
by screws 2. Then, screw on the adjustable
feet (11).
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11. Correctly position the top door, run the
connector (A) through the hole in the top
hinge (3) and use the screws (2) to attach
it. Hold the door in place while positioning
it. Connect the connector (A).
12. Replace the upper hinge cap (1).
13. Open the door and replace the door racks/shelves. Close the door again.
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Replacement of the hinged handle (only with some models)
Note: If your model has a hinged handle, then move it to the opposite side by following the instructions
below:
INFORMATION!
To replace a hinged handle, the door must be open.
1. Push a small screwdriver into the handle
slot as indicated in Figure 1 and remove
the cover.
2. Remove the caps on the opposite side of
the door.
3. Undo the three screws, making sure not to
disassemble the handle.
4. Rotate the handle by 180° as indicated in
Figure 3 and attach it to the opposite side
of the door.
5. Replace the cover and the caps.
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Description of the appliance
Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
1. Control panel
2. LED lighting
3. Fan *
4. Glass shelves
5. Drawer Fresh Box *
6. Fruit and vegetables drawer
(Fruit&Vegetable Box) with humidity
control *
7. Fruit and vegetables drawer
8. Low door racks
9. Bottle shelf
10. Foot
•The drawers are fitted with a system that prevents them from being unintentionally pulled out. To
remove a drawer from the appliance, pull it out as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out
completely.
* Only in some models
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Operating the appliance
Appliance on/off keyA
Temperature setting keyB
Set temperature displayC
Intensive cooling (super cool) on/off keyD
Intensive cooling (super cool) function indicatorD1
Eco function on/off keyE
Eco function indicatorE1
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Switching the appliance on/off
When you connect the appliance to the power mains for the first time, the appliance will be in standby
mode (switched off, but powered).
Switching on the appliance: to switch on the appliance, press the A
key. A beep will be sounded, and temperature will be displayed on the
display unit C.
Switching off the appliance: switch off the appliance by pressing the
Akey and holding it (for 3 seconds). The appliance will switch to standby
mode (it remains powered).
Adjusting the temperature in the appliance
INFORMATION!
•The factory default setting is the recommended temperature of 4 °C.
•After the appliance is switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperature is
reached. Do not place any food into the appliance before the temperature drops to the
selected setting.
Use the Bkey to set the temperature in the appliance.
•Temperature in the appliance can be set in the range from +1 °C to + 9 °C.
•Each time the Bkey is pressed, the temperature is increased by 1 °C. Three seconds after the
most recent key is pressed, the current setting is automatically stored as the most recent
temperature setting of the appliance.
•Recommended temperature setting is 4°C.
Control unit/display standby mode
INFORMATION!
30 seconds after the most recent key is pressed, the control unit/display switches to standby
mode. All indicators and displays on the control unit will be switched off. If any of the extra
functions is activated, its indicator will remain lit while the appliance is in standby mode, too.
To switch back from the standby mode: briefly press the Akey or open the door. If any of the extra
functions are activated, you may also press the key for activating or deactivating that extra function
in order to wake up the appliance from the standby mode.
Intensive cooling (super cool)
INFORMATION!
Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first time, before cleaning, or before
inserting a large amount of food.
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