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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
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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•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
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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
or the interior. This may lead to rusting and deterioration of the electrical insulation.
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•Do not use flammable sprays such as lacquer and paint near the refrigerator,
because there is a danger if it ignites.
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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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• If any areas adjacent to electrical components have to be cleaned, unplug the
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
fall when opening or closing the refrigerator, causing bodily injury.
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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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WARNING
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
dangerously to cause fire or explosion.
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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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•It is recommended to move
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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Leakage of air conditioning
solution may cause fire or
explosion.
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dangerously to cause fire or explosion.
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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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equipment to remove your refrigerator other
than such suggested by the Service Center.
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open the ventilating window.
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To prevent flame causing explosion, fire or
burn upon switch on your refrigerator.
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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.
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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
•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.
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evaporating pan and evaporates
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INSTALLATION / !
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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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TEMPERATURE CONTROL /
•When the quick freeze button is pressed, the
indicator lights and the quick freezing starts.
•To turn off this operation, press the button again. The
indicator will go off.
•Put the food to be frozen in the upper freezer case in
the freezing compartment.
Quick freezing is completed in about 2 hours. After
completing this operation, the set returns to normal
operation automatically.
If a power failure occurs during the quick freezing
operation the quick freezing operation is released.
After the power is recovered, press the button again.
If the power plug is pulled out during the quick
freezing operation, do the same thing.
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Dial Use
“WARM” For a warmer temperature
“N” For normal use
“COLD” For a colder temperature
Dial Use
“COLD” For quick ice-making and food
freezing.
“N” For normal use and for storing
frozen food for a long time.
“WARM” For storing ice cubes and save
electricity.
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TEMPERATURE OF FRESH FOOD COMPART-
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•Set the dial to “N” for normal use. If the
temperature of the fresh food compartment is
too warm or too cold, adjust the dial.
It is not necessary for you to re-adjust the dial
after you find the proper setting.
• If you turn the dial to “COLD” the temperature
drops and to “WARM” the temperature rises.
•“COLD” position will lower the inside tempera-
ture 2 or 3°C and “WARM” position will raise
the inside temperature 2 or 3°C.
TEMPERATURE OF FREEZER COMPART-
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efficient use, adjust the dial according to
freezer usage.
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DOOR ALARM
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When the fresh food compartment door or freezer
compartment door has been opened more than one
minute, door alarm keep on ringing. Close the door,
then stop the door alarm.
•Stop the function of door alarm
When you push the control button of “QUICK
FREEZE” more than 3 seconds, then you can stop
the function of door alarm.
•Set up again the function of door alarm
When you push the control button same as action
while the function of door alarm is stopped, you can
set up the function again.
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malfunction of automatic icemaker,
temperature control or anti-freeze
mechanism. Please contact Hitachi Service
center.
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HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE PARTS
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large food.
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inside part, raise the front part of
the shelf around 1 cm and put it in
the inner side.
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10kg up on the folded-shelf because it may mark
the shelf distort its shape and break.
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Remove the door pocket as shown.
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VEGETABLE CASE
Pull out the vegetable compartment door, and lift up
slide case and vegetable case as shown.
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Slide case
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case or it may be broken.
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upper freezer case or it may be
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as shown.
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•Make sure food is stored below the indication line. Otherwise food touches the
slide case above and it prevents the door to be closed properly and cooling
efficiency suffers. Food and the slide case may be also damaged.
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• Using the ice maker for the first time:
Remove first ice (about 30 ice cubes). Odor or dust
may adhere to it. If freezer compartment is not cool
enough, such as on the first time of use, it may take
about 24 hours to make ice.
•Supply water to the water tank and set it.
•Open the water supply cap.
•Supply water to the water tank and firmly mount.
• Push the water tank all the way in.
•Do not pour liquid except drinking water into the
water tank. It may cause a trouble.
• If water tank was dropped, make sure that water
is not leaking from the tank.
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Do not put any other liquid, such as juice, hot water,
etc, into the water tank. Doing so could cause
deformation of tank. (Heat-resistant temperature: 50°C)
•Taking out ice cubes
Scoop ice cubes from the back to the front using
ice scoop. Return ice scoop to the specified
position after using it.
HOW TO USE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
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Ice will collect in the ice cube box automatically. (When ice
supply is low, the sound of ice dropping is clearly audible.)
When water is supplied to ice tray or when ice tray turns to
release ice cubes, a motor and electromagnetic valve
sound is heard. Also, when water tank is empty (not in use),
an operation sound is heard. None of these is a problem.
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• Do not put anything other than ice in the inner part of ice cube
box, such as frozen foods, ice cream, etc. If food touches ice
detection lever or ice tray, ice making may stop.
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may be injured if ice tray truns.
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•Do not open/close freezer door with force. Doing so may
cause ice cubes to fall on the inner side so that freezer
door cannot be closed completely.
•If ice cubes heap up, they may fall to inner side so that
door cannot be closed: Keep the ice cubes level. (Ice
cubes cannot collect evenly in the ice cube box, due to
structure of ice maker.)
•Set the ice scoop in the specified position.
•Do not put anything, such as frozen foods, ice cream other
than ice in the cube box. If you do so, they may touch the
ice detection lever or ice tray, and ice making may stop.
During ice making operation, the indicator (green
lamp) is off. Ice making operation will automatically
stop when a fixed amount of ice cubes has
collected. To assure a steady ice supply, ice maker
will start after a fixed time has elapsed. Ice making
operation can be set to temporary stop mode or full
stop mode for a long period of time.
• Set to “Temporary stop of ice making” if the
sound of falling ice cubes bothers you:
• After the switch is pressed, quiet operation will
continue for about eight hours, with ice making
operation temporarily stopped.
•When the switch has been set once, quiet operation
with temporary stop of ice making will start at the set
time every day until the switch is released.
•If power plug is disconnected or power failure occurs,
setting of “Temporary stop of ice making” is released.
In this case, set again.
• Set to “Stop of ice making” if ice will not to be
needed for a long time:
• After “Stop of ice making” is set, clean using the
following the procedure.
•Remove water from tank. Wash water tank, sound
isolation mat, ice scoop, and water supply cap.
•Install after they are dried.
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the ice cube box even after ice making operation stops.
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setting of “stop of ice making” is released. In this
case, set again.
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clean each part. Remove ice cubes made first time
(about 30 cubes), since odor or dust may adhere to them.
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WATER SUPPLY TANK MAINTENANCE TIPS
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When the ice making machine has never been used for a long time,
take the water supply tank out and make it dry properly before
returning it to the right position inside the refrigerator. Turning the
automatic ice making machine off is recommended.
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lift it up.
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holding the lid, then close the lid down in the direction as shown
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Odor or dust might prevail when the ice tray is not in use for more than a week or
when just starting to use the ice tray. Please clean the water piping or ice tray.
1Refresh the water in water tank and set it properly.
2Empty the water storage corner inside the freezer and lay a clean
tablecloth or towel at the bottom.
3Upon confirming that the freezer door is closed, press and hold ice-
making button for more than five seconds. Alarm will beep and the
cleaning process begins.
Alarm keeps beeping during cleaning process.
4Cleaning process completes in approximately three minutes.
Alarm stops beeping when cleaning process is completed.
5Remove the ice or water left in side the water storage corner and
tablecloth or towel.
CAUTION
•Do not open freezer door once the button is pressed until the completion of
cleaning process.
•Water might not drain if ice making paused or ice making stopped were in
use. Set to automatic ice making and try resume cleaning after 30 minutes.
USING THE ICE TRAY CLEANING FUNCTION
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•Clean refrigerator and parts to remove dust
incurred in shipping and packing. See “CLEANING”
•Place all shelves and containers in their proper
positions which have been removed for
transportation. See “HOW TO INSTALL AND
REMOVE PARTS”.
•Store food after the temperature in the refrigerator
gets sufficiently low. It takes a few hours after
starting the refrigerator to reach the proper
temperature.
FOOD STORAGE
• Refrigerated air blow from the rear of the fresh food
compartment and goes down along the front.
Therefore, store the foodstuffs which require quick
refrigeration to the rear of compartment.
•Leave spaces among foodstuffs to help air
circulation.
•Foodstuffs which are easily dried should be well
wrapped with waxed paper, aluminum foil or plastic
wrap.
•Wrap fish and smoked meats in moisture-vapor-
proof material to prevent transfer of odors.
•Pre-cool hot foods. Then wrap them with plastic film
or put them in an airtight receptacle.
•Wipe off water on the surface of bottles before
storing them.
•When you store juicy food, wrap it with plastic film
or put it in an airtight receptacle.
•Be sure not to store bottles such as beer, cokes,
etc. in the freezer compartment.
•Do not put vegetables which are liable to freeze at
the rear part of the shelves.
• If planning to keep fresh fish and meats for a long
period, wrap them in freezer paper and store in the
freezer compartment.
FROZEN FOODS
•Store frozen foods in the freezer as soon as
possible after you purchase them.
•To thaw frozen foods such as fish or meats, place
them in the fresh food compartment for several
hours before cooking. If you want to thaw food in a
hurry, put it in a closed plastic bag and leave it
under a running faucet.
•As thawing and cooking methods vary according to
the kinds of foods, please read the instructions
attached to the purchased frozen foods.
•DO NOT REFREEZE FOODS.
Once it has thawed completely, food should not be
refrozen. In an emergency, foods may be refrozen if
food is still firm and ice crystals remain. However,
these foods may lose quality and flavor. Use them
as soon as possible for they will not keep as long as
freshly frozen.
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•Removable parts may be rinsed with water.
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with a damp cloth or sponge. Mild soap may be used.
•If soap is used, rinse the refrigerator thoroughly
with water and wipe it dry.
•Never use a hard brush, harsh, abrasive cleansers,
heavy-duty cleansers or solvents, such as paint
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(1) Do not splash water on the refrigerator, even
when cleaning it.
(2) When cleaning electric parts or such as
“SWITCH” “LAMP” and “CONTROL PANEL”,
wring the cloth or sponge well.
WHEN MOVING
Refrigerator can be moved easily by setting leveling legs
on the upper side. Cover the floor if it is apt to be
scratched. When refrigerator is to be moved while
inclined perform the following to prevent water in the
water tank, ice tray and/or evaporating pan from spilling.
1. Remove water from water tank and also remove
ice from ice tray.
2. Remove water tank and slightly open freezer
compartment (upper side).
3. Press the switch (see page 13), and close the
freezer compartment quickly. (Water or ice will
drop into ice cube box.)
4.
Wait for about one minute and open freezer compart-
ment and remove water or ice from ice cube box.
5. Disconnect the power plug.
6. Take out all food inside refrigerator and remove
water from evaporating pan.
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•Before you call for service, check the following items.
1. The refrigerator does not run.
• Check the power supply at the wall outlet.
•Make sure the power supply cord is plugged
firmly.
• Check the fuse box for blown fuse or tripped
circuit breaker.
2. Food temperature is too warm.
•Check the temperature control dial setting.
See “TEMPERATURE CONTROL”. Check
spaces among the foodstuffs. Overcrowed
shelves prevent good air circulation.
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Make sure the refrigerator is not in direct sunlight.
•Check the spacing at the top, sides and rear
of the refrigerator. See “INSTALLATION”
•Check the door opening-too-frequent and too
long.
3. Food in the fresh food compartment freezes.
•Check the temperature control dial setting of
the fresh food compartment. See “TEMPERA-
TURE CONTROL”.
•Make sure food storage is proper.
4. The refrigerator sounds noisy
•Check for weak floor.
•Make sure the refrigerator is installed firmly.
•Make sure the back of the refrigerator does
not touch the wall.
5. Moisture condenses on the exterior of the
cabinet:
•When humidity is too high, the cabinet is
liable to sweat. This is the same phenomenon
as moisture condensing on a glass of iced tea
on a hot summer day. If moisture does not
disappear, wipe the cabinet with a cloth.
6. Moisture condenses in the refrigerator.
•Have the door been opened often?
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humid days. In humid weather air carries
moisture into refrigerator when door is opened.
The moisture will disappear after running
refrigerator for a few hours with door closed.
•If moisture dose not disappear wipe them with
a cloth.
7. The lamp does not light.
•Check that the lamp is not loose. If the lamp
remains lit for a long time with the door kept
open, the lamp may become loose due to its
generation of heat.
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•Is the water tank set correctly?
• Is there water in the water tank?
• Did you set “Temporary stop of ice-making” or
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•It may take about 24 hours to make ice, if
freezer is not cool enough, such as on the first
time of use.
•Was the door left open?
•Is something such as food, other than ice
placed on the inner side of partition plate in
the ice cube box?
9. Amount of ice being made is too small:
•Did you open/close door numerous times?
• Did you put too much food in the refrigerator?
• Did you set “Temporary stop of ice-making” or
“Stop of ice-making”?
10. Ice smells bad:
•Is water in the tank old?
• Is the water tank or water filter dirty?
•Is strong-smelling food in the refrigerator
without wrapping?
11. Ice cubes are melted or too small:
•Did you open/close door numerous times or
leave door open for a long time?
• Is the power plug disconnected? Did a power
failure occur?
•Have ice cubes been left stored for a long
time? If left for a long time, ice cubes may
change shape, get stuck to each other.
12. Ice cubes are stuck to each other:
•This may occur if ice cube box is filled with ice
cubes.
If the refrigerator does not perform satisfactorily even
after the above points have been checked, contact the
store from which you bought the refrigerator.
CAUTION
•Refrigerator has heaters for defrosting etc. and so,
should the defrost thermostat have a trouble, the
inside temperature. At that time, unplug the
refrigerator before contacting the store.
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•When the refrigerating unit stops, the flow of the
refrigerant may make a sound. This is the sound
of the refrigerant flowing in the refrigerating unit.
•The mullion bar between the vegetable compart-
ment and the freezer compartment is warmed by
hot gas pipe. It will sometimes feel warm. But do
not worry about stored food.
•Electronic parts which has moving contact point
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•Do not open the door if possible. Food may be
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WHEN YOU KNOW THERE WILL BE A POWER
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•Cool the refrigerator as much as possible by setting
the dial to “COLD” position.
•Do not stock any new food in the refrigerator.
•Make a lot of ice cubes and put them on the upper
shelf in “FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT”.
VACATIONS
• If you leave the power on, remove perishables and
make sure doors are completely closed.
•If you shut off the house power for extended
vacations, remove food, defrost and clean interior.
Wipe dry and leave the door open slightly to
prevent formation of odor.
•Oiling is not necessary.
WHEN YOU DISCARD A REFRIGERATOR...
COMPLETELY REMOVE THE DOORS TO PRE-
VENT CHILD ENTRAPMENT. It takes only a
moment with a screwdriver. Do this immediately
and have the old unit carted away and destroyed
before it attracts a child’s curiosity... and endangers
his life. When you want to store a refrigerator that
will be use again... (1) remove the doors: or (2) use
rubber bumpers or wooden blocks to prevent door
form closing completely; or (3) chain and padlock
tape door closed.
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•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
•Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• This refrigerator (this food freezer) shall be
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