Hitachi R-N40WS Quick reference guide

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Use and Care
Instructions
For your new
HITACHI
Refrigerator-Freezer
Thank you very much for buying this HITACHI product.
Before using your HITACHI refrigerator, please read this
operation manual to ensure that you gain the maximum
benefit from your new refrigerator.
CONTENTS
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SAFETY SUGGESTIONS .................... 2
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................... 4
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION /
INSTALLATION .................................... 5
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL................ 6
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HOW TO INSTALL AND....................... 8
REMOVE PARTS
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HOW TO USE AUTOMATIC ............... 10
ICE MAKER
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WATER SUPPLY TANK ..................... 12
MAINTENANCE TIPS
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FOOD STORAGE............................... 14
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CLEANING / WHEN MOVING ........... 15
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TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 16
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WHEN ELECTRICITY ........................ 18
FAILS / VACATIONING
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SERVICE CENTER ............................ 20
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MODEL
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R-N40WS
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•Plug in refrigerator to the proper wall outlet, properly fused according to its
electrical ratings. An individual appliance circuit from fuse box is preferable.
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•Handle the power cord carefully.
A damaged power cord will cause troubles such as fire or a short circuit.
Do not let the power cord touch the hot parts at the back of the refrigerator.
Do not wind or bundle the power cord, or it will overheat.
When you pull out the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp the plug and pull it
straight forward. If you pull the cord, the cord and plug could be damaged.
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•In case of gas leak, ventilate the area by opening a window, etc. Do not touch the
refrigerator or the power outlet.
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•When replacing the lamp bulb, unplug the refrigerator first to prevent electric shock.
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•Dust deposited on the power plug may cause fire. Wipe it off carefully.
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•When cleaning your refrigerator, do not splash water directly on the outer cabinet
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•Do not use flammable sprays such as lacquer and paint near the refrigerator,
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•Highly volatile and inflammable materials such as ether, petrol, propane gas,
adhesive agents and pure alcohol, etc. are liable to explode. Do not store these.
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SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
Suggestions below are very important
for safety use of the refrigerator.
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• This refrigerator is not suitable for storing the scientific data.
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•Do not remodel this refrigerator. Also other than repair technicians, do not
disassemble or repair it, which can result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
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refrigerator first to prevent electric shock, then wipe the area with a dry cloth.
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•This refrigerator is airtight. TO PREVENT FATAL ACCICENTS TO CHILDREN,
please completely remove the door prior to discarding the refrigerator.
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• This refrigerator is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the refrigerator.
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•Do not place heavy or easily broken objects on top of the refrigerator. Objects may
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•Do not install this refrigerator in damp or wet location as the insulator will be faulty
to cause leak. Furthermore, condensation may build up on the outside of the
refrigerator.
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• This refrigerator is designed solely for the purpose of storing foodstuff for domestic
use in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Using the refrigerator
for other purposes might be harmful to persons or property.
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Wait more than seven minutes to re-start the refrigerator after you stop it once.
(If you plug in the refrigerator immediately after you pull the plug, you may not be able
to start the refrigerator. It only starts operation after 30 seconds if it is not cold yet.)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING
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Air conditioning Solution (since it is flammable gas, you are required to be careful in the following matters)
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•It is prohibited to use sharp articles,
such as, sharp iron to abrade or
scrape on the refrigerator body.
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Because air conditioning solution is flammable
gas and may leak from the refrigerator
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•It is prohibited to place any articles
close to the refrigerator (recommended
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Because should there is constant leakage of
solution, it may cause fire or explosion.
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refrigerator away from other electric
equipment in case of leakage of air
conditioning.
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Should there is any leakage of air conditioning
solution, it is recommended to quickly close
the ventilating window and immediately
contact Hitachi Service Center (please see
details of post sale service on overleaf)
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•If you want to dispose your unused refrigerator, please
contact your dealer or Environment Protection Center
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use electric equipment within the refrigerator.
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solution may cause flame
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For the following situations:
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•Unplug your refrigerator in case of
any abnormal or out of order
conditions
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•It is prohibited to remove, repair or alter
your refrigerator by
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open the ventilating window.
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•Install refrigerator in convenient location
away from extreme heat and cold.
This refrigerator is designed as a free-
standing unit, so don’t set it built-in.
Provide at least 50 mm at the top and rear,
at least 20 mm at sides for proper air
circulation.
• Level refrigerator so it rests solidly on the
floor without rocking. The leveling legs are
located at front corners. Turn clockwise to
raise the corner, counterclockwise to lower it.
•Do not let the back of the refrigerator touch
a sink, water splashes are liable to rust.
•Do not cover the cabinet sides by cloth to
keep the heat radiating efficiency high.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION /
DEFROSTING
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•You never have to defrost either
compartments. The frost on the
evaporator, which is hidden in back of
the freezer compartment, is melted
away by the work of the defrosting
heater automatically.
•The defrosted water drains into the
evaporating pan and evaporates
automatically.
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Pull the front grille toward you to remove.
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floor firmly.
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HOW TO ADJUST FRONT LEGS
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INSTALLATION /  !
•DOOR POCKET
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For storage of bottles, canned foods, etc.
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For storage of fresh meat, fish, prawn and
process foodstuff.
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•FREEZER COMPARTMENT
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foods, and for icemaking.
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