Hisense RQ768N4ABU Mounting instructions

RQ768N4ABU
RQ768N4AW-KU

Table of Contents
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.
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY............................................................................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES..............................................................................................................11
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................12
Location Requirements....................................................................................................12
Electrical Requirements..................................................................................................12
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................13
Unpack the Refrigerator..................................................................................................13
Complete the Installation ...............................................................................................13
Level Refrigerator.............................................................................................................13
Align Doors........................................................................................................................14
REFRIGERATOR USE.................................................................................................................14
Opening and Closing Doors.............................................................................................14
Using the Controls.............................................................................................................15
Features..............................................................................................................................17
General Use Information..................................................................................................17
REFRIGERATOR CARE..............................................................................................................19
Cleaning..............................................................................................................................19
Lights...................................................................................................................................19
Vacation and Moving Care............................................................................................20
Reinstalling/Using Refrigerator Again........................................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................ 21

Refrigerator Safety
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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety and warning information
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.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
These words mean:
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.”
An imminently hazardous situation. You could be killed or
seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow
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.
instructions.

Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
According to EN standard
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are
allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
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.
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General safety
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.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
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.
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.
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WARNING —Do not locate multiple portable
socketoutlets or portable power supplies at the rear of
the appliance.
Replacing the LED
WARNING—The LED light must not be replaced by the
user! If the LED light is damaged, contact the
customer helpline for assistance.
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 — Refrigerators contain refrigerant and
gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be
disposed of professionally as they may cause eye
injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the
refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper
disposal.
isk 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.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit,
fire, and/or electric shock.
/flammable materials
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Warning : R

Electrical safety
The power cord must not be lengthened.
Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or
damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may
overheat and cause a fire.
Make sure that you can access the main plug of the
appliance.
Do not pull the main cable.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the
power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
You must not operate the appliance without the
interior lighting lamp cover.
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.
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.
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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 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 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.
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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.
WARNING - Food needs to be packed into bags before
it is put into the refrigerator. Liquids need to be stored
in bottles or capped containers in order to avoid a
spill, as the design structure of the product is not easy
to clean.
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
appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
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.
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
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This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be
used as a built-in appliance.

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.
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