Homemaker HBF110G User manual

Cautions
Cautions
Disposal of your old appliance
To avoid the risk of child entrapment, please
make sure your old refrigerator is inoperative
and safe by removing the doors and cutting
off the power cord before disposal.
Refrigeration systems contain ozone
depleting substances, which require
specialized disposal. Other materials in a
refrigerator can be recycled. Contact your
local waste disposal centre for proper
disposal of an old appliance and contact
your local authority or your dealer if you
have any questions. Please ensure that the
pipework of the appliance does not get
damaged prior to being picked up by the
relevant waste disposal centre, and
contribute to environmental awareness by
insisting on an appropriate, anti-pollution
method of disposal.
Disposal of the packaging of your
new appliance
All the materials used in the packaging of
your new appliance may be disposed of
without any danger to the environment.
The cardboard box may be given to a waste
paper disposal service. The wrapping is
made of polyethylene and together with the
other packing may be taken to a waste
collecting centre for recycling.
Safety Instructions and Warnings
Before starting the appliance, read the
information in this User Guide carefully, it
contains information relating to the correct
assembly, operation andmaintenance of this
appliance.
Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place and
remember to hand it over to the subsequent
owner, if you ever sell the appliance.
The manufacturer does not accept
responsibility for any damage that may arise
due to incorrect installation or use.
• Do not operate a damaged appliance.
If in doubt, consult your supplier.
• Connection and installation of the
appliance are to be carried out in strict
compliance with the instructions in this
User’s Guide.
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Cautions
Always remember to unplug the appliance
before cleaning. Never unplug your chiller by
pulling on the power cord. Always grip the
plug firmly and pull it straight out from the
outlet.
Allelectrical repairs must becarriedout bya
qualified technician. Incorrect repairs may result
in a danger for the user of the appliance.
• Keep high-proof beverages in airtight
bottles or containers and always store in an
upright position.
Danger of explosion!
Do not store any explosive substances inside
the chiller.
Do not damage any parts of the appliance
thatcarryrefrigerantbypiercingorperforatingwith
sharp or pointed items and do not crush or
twist any tubes, or scrape the coating off the
surfaces.
If the refrigerant leaks out and gets into eyes,
it may result in serious eye injuries.
• Do not obstruct or cover the ventilation
grille of the appliance.
• Do not allow children to play with the
appliance, or to hang or swing on the door.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualifiedperson in order to
avoid a hazard.
• This appliance has been designed to be
used as a bottle cooler.
WARNING: ~
The plug should be accessible after the
appliance is positioned.
The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
• Warning: For the purpose of
safety, the appliance must be properly
grounded in accordance with specifications
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The manufacturer reserves the right to improve the
product from time to time without prior notice.
Parts
1. Evaporator
2. Shelves
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Observations
• Install the appliance in a well-ventilated
room. Allow 10cm on each side and 10cm
over the top of the chiller for easy
installation and proper air circulation.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct
sunlight or a heat source such as a stove,
radiator or heater etc.
• Allow warm foods or beverages to cool
down before placing them into the
appliance.
• To help retain the cold air, do not open
the door more often than necessary.
• For adequate air circulation, do not
overfill the chiller.
• Adjust the temperature regulator in
accordance with the ambient temperature
and the amountof food stored inside.
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Basic Operation
The appliance must stand on a flat
even surface.
If the appliance is to be placed on a carpet,
support the appliance on a solid wooden
board. If the appliance is placed directly on
the carpet, the high-temperature
compressor may cause color fading of the
carpet.
Stop using the appliance if a tingling
sensation is felt when it is touched.
Theappliancemustbeproperlyearthed,
especiallyin an area with high humidity.
When first using this appliance:
1. Clean the inner compartment with warm
soapywater.
2. After2or3hoursofnon-loadoperation,
theinnercompartment willbecoldenough
and ready for food storage.
Tips for refrigeration
Temperature selection
Adjust the inner temperature in accordance
with the ambient temperature and the
amountof foodto berefrigerated.
• 6-7is for fast refrigeration only. The
thermostat shouldbe turned down again
when the temperature inside has dropped
to therequired level, otherwise the food
mayfreeze.
Note: Produce in the chillermay freeze if:
-Thetemperatureregulatorissettoohigh.
- In winter when the ambient temperature
is lower than 5oC.
Temperature difference
The inner temperature varies at different
parts of the inner compartment. The
coldestareaisatthebottomandagainstthe
rear wall and the temperature is slightly
warmer near the top andfront.
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Operating Instructions
• Donotstorefrozenfoodsandicecreaminthe
barchiller - it will thaw!
• Wraporcoverfoodwellbeforestoringtoavoid
odours and lossof moisture content.
• The appliance can not be used to store
medicine or scientificspecimens.
• Donotplaceheavyitems(morethan20kg)on
thetop ofthecabinet.
• Do not place water containers, (vases) or
other items that are likely to fall when the dooris
opened.
• Do not place bottles ofbeverage against the
rear wall (evaporator) - Theymay burst.
• Keep hands (especially wet hands) off the
cold surfaces of the rear wall (evaporator), they
maystick to the frozen surface.
• When theappliance is unplugged, do notplug
in againfor 3 minutes.
When not in use
Unplug the appliance
• Clean and dry the inner compartment then
leave the door open for 2 or 3 days to let it dry
thoroughly.
• A chiller that has not been cleaned and dried
properly before going into storage may get
mildewor unpleasantodours.
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Defrosting/Cleaning
Defrosting
This chiller has automatic defrosting; the
water runs down the rear wall and
through a drain hole to a tray where it
evaporates.
DO NOT USE ANY SHARP
INSTRUMENT TO SCRAPE THE ICE
FROM THE REAR WALL.
Any damage arising from incorrect ice
removal will not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Cleaning
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. Wash the inner compartment with
lukewarm water and neutral detergent.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Note:
1. Do notuse cleansers such as soaps,
boiling water or acid, etc.
2. Do notuse a scourer.
• For efficient operation, dirt and dust
should be removed from the back and
bottomof your freezerfromtimeto time.
Tocleanthedoor seal,use mild,soapy
wateronly.
Moving the refrigerator
• Unplugthe appliance
• Remove the contents and empty the
water tray on the compressor before
movingthe barchiller.
Note: Do not holdthe bar chiller by its
door or the piping whilst moving.
When a power failure is announced
Do not defrost
• Set the temperature regulator to the
highest figure.
• Do not storeany additional items in the
barchiller.
• Turn the regulator back to the normal
setting when the power is restored.
During a power failure
Do not open the door more often than
necessary.
• Produce in the chiller should keep o.k.
for approx 3 hours during a power failure
providing the door isnot opened.
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Troubleshooting
Before calling the service centre, check the following points and see if you can
solve the problem yourself.
Problem Possible Causes
No refrigeration - The chiller is not plugged in or switched on.
- The fuse protecting the hotpoint is blown.
The inner Temperature
is not cold enough.
- Wrong temperature selection.
- The chiller is overfilled.
- The appliance is exposed to direct sunlight or
other heat source.
- Frequent door openings.
Unusual noises
- The appliance is not standing level.
- The chiller cabinet is touching the wall or other
item.
- It is normal to hear the noise of gas flowing
during the off cycle of the compressor.
The outer surfaces are wet.
-Thismayhappenduringperiodsofhighhumidity.
- Dry the surfaces thoroughly when necessary.
The inner surfaces are wet.
- The door has been opened frequently or been
kept open for too long.
- There is a large amount of uncovered produce
with high watercontent stored in the chiller.
- Dry the inner compartment thoroughly.
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