Installation and User Manual Instructions d’installation et guide de l’utilisateur Instrucciones de instalación y Manual del usuario
HRF15N3AGS
French-Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator Réfrigérateur à double porte à congélateur inférieur Refrigerador de dos puertas de montaje inferior
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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PART AND FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................................. |
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Unpack the Refrigerator.............................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Location Requirements............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Electrical Requirements.............................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Complete the Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Leveling and Door Adjustment (if needed)................................................................................................................................................................ |
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REFRIGERATOR USE............................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Opening and Closing Doors........................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Using the Controls....................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Features....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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REFRIGERATOR CARE............................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Lights........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Vacation and Moving Care.......................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................................................ |
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LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................................................ |
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RECORD KEEPING
Thank you for purchasing this Haier product. This user manual will help you get the best performance from your new refrigerator.
For future reference, record the model and serial number located on the inside wall of the refrigerator, and the date of purchase.
Staple your proof of purchase to this manual to aid in obtaining warranty service if needed.
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Date of purchase
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
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.”
These words mean:
DANGER 
WARNING
CAUTION
An imminently hazardous situation. You could be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Toreducetheriskoffire,electricalshock,injurytopersons,ordamagewhenusingtherefrigerator,follow basic precautions, including the following:
•Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
•Do not remove ground prong.
•Do not use an adapter.
•Do not use an extension cord.
•Disconnect power before servicing.
•Replace all parts and panels before operating.
•Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
•Usenonflammablecleaner.
•Keepflammablematerialsandvapors,suchasgasoline, away from refrigerator.
•Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
•This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.
•Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit ready models only).
•Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).
•Turnoffthewatersupplytotherefrigeratorbefore removingorreplacingthewaterfilterorlockingcap(on some models).
•If your refrigerator is not being used, remove the doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
WARNING
Su ocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT: Childentrapmentandsuffocationarenotproblems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous - even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.
PART AND FEATURES
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
•Takeoffthedoors.
•Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
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Cool Zone Control
Cool Zone Drawer
Upper Freezer Storage Drawer
Lower Freezer Storage Drawer
Adjustable Foot
Control Panel
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACK THE REFRIGERATOR
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
REMOVE THE PACKAGING
•Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesivewithyourfingers.Wipewithwarmwateranddry.
•Donotusesharpinstruments,rubbingalcohol,flammable fluids,orabrasivecleanerstoremovetapeorglue.These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see “Refrigerator Safety.”
•Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Yourrefrigeratorisheavy.Whenmovingtherefrigerator forcleaningorservice,besuretocoverthefloorwith cardboardorhardboardtoavoidfloordamage.Alwayspull
the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or
“walk”therefrigeratorwhentryingtomoveit,asfloordamage could occur.
CLEAN BEFORE USING
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of the refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in “Refrigerator Care.”
Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebblesize pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliance.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or re.
IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor, household use only. This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for 2”
(5.08cm)of space on each side and at the top. Allow for 2” (5.08 cm) of space behind the refrigerator. Wheninstallingyourrefrigerator nexttoafixedwall,leave4” (10 cm) minimum to allow for the door to swing open.
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4" (10.2 cm)
NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to a maximum of 110°F (43°C). The preferred room temperature range for optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage and
provides superior cooling, is between 60°F (15°C) and 90°F (32°C). It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord plug.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, re or electrical shock.
Beforeyoumoveyourrefrigeratorintoitsfinallocation,itis important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turnedoffbyaswitch.Donotuseanextensioncord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation or cleaning, disconnecttherefrigeratorfromtheelectricalsource.Whenyou arefinished,reconnecttherefrigeratortotheelectricalsourceand reset the temperature controls to the desired setting.
COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord plug.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, re or electrical shock.
1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2.Return all removable door parts to door and food to refrigerator.
NOTE: This refrigerator begins operating as soon as it is connected to the power supply.
LEVELING AND DOOR
ADJUSTMENT (IF NEEDED)
The refrigerator must be level to maintain optimal performance and appearance.
LEVELING
1.Movetherefrigeratortoitsfinallocation.
2.Turn the feet on the bottom, front of the cabinet to raise or lower that side of the refrigerator until the refrigerator is level side-to-side.
3.Turn both front legs, by the same amount, to slightly raise the front of the refrigerator. This will make it easier for the doors to close.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takessomeweightoffthelevelingscrews.Thismakesiteasier to turn the screws.
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REFRIGERATOR USE
OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS
There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be opened and closed either separately or together.
•There is a vertically-hinged bar on the left-hand refrigerator door.
•Whenclosingtheleft-handrefrigeratordoor,thehingedbar folds behind the right-hand door, joining the two refrigerator doors.
NOTE: Before closing the left-hand door, make sure the vertically-hinged bar is folded inward. If the bar is pulled outward it may become damaged when you try to close the door.
USING THE CONTROLS
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•Whentherefrigeratorispoweredonforthefirsttime,the indicator for the refrigerator compartment lights up and the temperature is displayed. The control lock is active. See Control Panel Lock later in this section to unlock the controls.
SENSOR KEYS
The buttons on the control panel are sensor keys, which respond when lightly touched.
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY
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Temp Set
Whennobuttonsordoorsareoperatedfor30seconds,alltheLEDs ondisplaypanelturnoff.
Whenabuttonispressedoradooropened,theLEDsondisplay panel illuminate.
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CONTROL PANEL LOCK
The control panel is automatically locked after 30 seconds. To change any settings the control panel must be unlocked.
To lock the control panel:
1. PressandHoldtheConfirmSelectionbuttonfor3seconds.
To unlock the control panel:
1. PressandHoldtheConfirmSelectionbuttonfor3seconds.
DOOR ALARM
Whentherefrigeratordoorisopenformorethan2minutes,the
Door Open alarm will sound. The alarm can be silenced by closing the door. If the door is left open for longer than 7 minutes, the light insidetherefrigeratorwillautomaticallyswitchoff.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
The temperature range for the refrigerator compartment is 34°F to 42°F (1°C to 6°C). The temperature range for the freezer compartment is -6°F to 4°F (-21°C to -16°C).
The refrigerator compartment is preset to the recommended temperature of 37°F (5°C) and the freezer compartment is presettothe recommendedtemperatureof0°F(-18°C).When therefrigeratorisfirstpluggedin,thedisplaywillshowthe recommended temperature settings.
IMPORTANT:
•The recommended setting should be correct for normal household refrigerator use.
•Whentherefrigeratorisfirstturnedon,itmaytakeupto12 hourstocooltothepresettemperatures.Wait24hoursforyour refrigerator to cool completely before adding food. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.
•If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer,firstchecktheairventstobesuretheyarenotblocked before adjusting the controls.
Adjusting Controls
Except when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust either controlmorethanonesettingatatime.Wait24hoursbetween adjustments for the temperature to stabilize.
To adjust the refrigerator temperature:
1.If locked, unlock the control panel by pressing and holding the
ConfirmSelectionbuttonfor3seconds.
2.Press TEMP ZONE until the Refrigerator Compartment Indicator lights up.
emp Zone
The current temperature setting is displayed. 3. Press TEMP SET to adjust the temperature.
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The temperature increases by one degree with each press of Temp Set.
4.PressConfirmSelectionbutton.
IfyoudonotpresstheConfirmSelectionbuttonafter5seconds the control will return to the previous set temperature.
To adjust the freezer temperature:
1.If locked, unlock the control panel by pressing and holding the
ConfirmSelectionbuttonfor3seconds.
2.Press Temp Zone until the Freezer Compartment Indicator lights up.
emp Zone
The current temperature setting is displayed. 3. Press TEMP SET to adjust the temperature.
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The temperature increases by one degree with each press of Temp Set.
4.PressConfirmSelectionbutton.
IfyoudonotpresstheConfirmSelectionbuttonafter5seconds the control will return to the previous set temperature.
QUICK COOL
The Quick Cool function accelerates the cooling of fresh food and protects the foods already stored from undesirable warming.
1.If locked, unlock the control panel by pressing and holding the
ConfirmSelectionbuttonfor3seconds.
2.Press FUNCTION SET until the Quick Cool Indicator starts to blink.
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3.PressConfirmSelectionbutton.
4.The temperature display will read qC to indicate Quick Cool is activated.
5.Repeat steps 1-3 to deselect Quick Cool.
NOTE: QuickCoolwillautomaticallyturnoffafter3hours.
QUICK FREEZE
The Quick Freeze function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and protects the foods already stored from undesirable warming. If you need to freeze a large amount of food, it is recommended you set the Quick Freeze function a few hours in advance.
1.If locked, unlock the control panel by pressing and holding the
ConfirmSelectionbuttonfor3seconds.
2.Press FUNCTION SET until the Quick Freeze Indicator starts to blink.
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4.The temperature display will read qF to indicate Quick Freeze is activated.
5.Repeat steps 1-3 to deselect Quick Freeze.
NOTE: QuickFreezewillautomaticallyturnoffafter24hours.
DEHUMIDIFY
If moisture appears on the vertically-hinged bar on the left-hand refrigerator door, select the Dehumidify function.
1.If locked, unlock the control panel by pressing and holding the
ConfirmSelectionbuttonfor3seconds.
2.Press FUNCTION SET until the Dehumidify Indicator starts to blink.
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3.PressConfirmSelectionbutton.
4.Repeat steps 1-3 to deselect Dehumidify.
SABBATH
The Sabbath function is designed for those whose religious observancesrequireturningoffthelights.Allinteriorlightsand alarms will be disabled.
1.If locked, unlock the control panel by pressing and holding the
ConfirmSelectionbuttonfor3seconds.
2.Press FUNCTION SET until the Sabbath Indicator starts to blink.
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3.PressConfirmSelectionbutton.
4.TodeselecttheSabbathfunction,pressandholdtheConfirm
Selection button for 5 seconds.
COOL ZONE DRAWER
The refrigerator compartment is equipped with a Cool Zone drawer which allows you to store food at the proper temperature, to ensure its optimal nutritional value.
1. Slide the control to the desired setting.
FEATURES
ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
Theheightoftheshelvescanbeadjustedtofityourstorageneeds.
1.To remove a shelf, lift up on both the front and back edge to disengage the shelf hooks from the shelf supports along the refrigerator wall and pull it out.
2.To reinstall a shelf, rest the shelf on both the front and rear supports. Push the shelf toward the rear of the refrigerator until the back of the shelf hooks around the rear shelf supports.
REMOVABLE DOOR BINS
The door bins can be removed for cleaning:
1.Place hands on both sides of the bin and lift upward.
2.Pull the door bin out.
REMOVABLE FREEZER STORAGE DRAWER
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the drawers. Max. load of each drawer is 77 lbs (35 kg).
1.Remove the freezer draw by extending the drawer fully, and then lift up on the drawer and pull out to remove.
Setting Description
Fruits and Vegetables
Suitable to store fruits and vegetables
Soft Drinks
Rapid cooling and storage of beverages
Meats
Suitable to store meat.
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REFRIGERATOR CARE
CLEANING
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup ofodors.Wipeupspillsimmediately.
Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use non ammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or re.
IMPORTANT:
•Do not use harsh chemicals, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergent, solvents, abrasives or metal scouring pads to clean your refrigerator inside or out. They can damage and/ordiscolortherefrigeratorfinish.
•Do not use warm water to clean glass shelves while they are still cold. Glass may break when exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact.
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Clean the interior. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
3.Clean the exterior surfaces.
Painted metal: Washpaintedmetalexteriorswithaclean,soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots.
Stainless steel: Stainless steel is corrosion resistant and not corrosion-proof. To help avoid corrosion of your stainless steel, wash stainless steel surfaces with a clean, soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots.
NOTE: Whencleaningstainlesssteel,alwayswipeinthe direction of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratching.
4.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
LIGHTS
Theinteriorlightsoftherefrigeratorturnoffwhenthedoorsare open for more than 7 minutes.
IMPORTANT: Your refrigerator is equipped with LED lighting. These lights are designed to last for the life of your refrigerator. However, ifthelightsstopoperating,pleasecontactaqualifiedtechnicianfor replacement.
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
VACATION
If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While You’re Away: 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
IfYouChoosetoTurnOfftheRefrigeratorBeforeYouLeave:
1.Remove all food from the refrigerator and freezer.
2.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
3.Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
4.Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.
MOVING
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Whenyouaremovingyourrefrigeratortoanewhome,followthese steps to prepare it for the move.
1.Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.
2.Unplug refrigerator.
3.Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
4.Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
5.Raisethelevelinglegssotheydon’tscrapethefloor.See
“Leveling.”
6.Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the back oftherefrigerator.Whenyougettoyournewhome,put everything back and refer to the “Installation Instructions” section for preparation instructions.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Trythesolutionssuggestedherefirstinordertoavoidthecostofanunnecessaryservicecall.
REFRIGERATOR IS NOT OPERATING
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See “Leveling.” |
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Check for and remove obstructions. |
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See “Leveling.” |
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