Haier HRT18R1AWB, HRT18R1APW, HRT18R1APB Owner’s Manual

Frost-Free Top Mount Refrigerator/Freezer

Réfrigérateur/congélateur sans givre à compartiments superposes

Refrigerador/congelador sin escarcha, de puertas horizontales

User Manual

Guide de l’Utilisateur

Manual del Usuario

Model

HRT Series

Design may vary by model number.

La conﬁguration peut varier selon le numéro de modèle.

El diseño puede variar conforme al número de modelo.

P/N 0060517094 Rev E

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Instructions

SET UP & USE

Electrical Requirements

Installation Guide

Instructions for Unpacking

Parts Included

Accessories

Reversing the Doors

Door Handle Installation

Water Supply Installation

Features and Use

CLEANING & CARE

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4-8

Proper Care and Maintenance

TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY

Normal Operating Sounds

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Limited Warranty

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Thank you for purchasing your Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use out of your product. Remember to record the model and serial numbers. They are on a label inside of the product.

Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.

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Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have placed important safety messages throughout this manual. Always read and obey these safety

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Safety messages are indicated by the safety symbol: This symbol will be accompanied by one of the following safety indication terms and an explanation of the potential hazards that could cause death or injury. Safety Indication Terms Deﬁnitions:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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 potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury.

WARNING

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.

WHEN USING THIS APPLIANCE, ALWAYS EXERCISE BASIC SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

messages.

1. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care manual.

2. This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. See Electrical Requirements in the Set Up & Use section.

3. This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

4. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug ﬁrmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

5. Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length, at the plug or at the connector end.

6. Do not touch cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when your hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

7. Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your refrigerator.

8. Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.

NOTE: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a qualiﬁed technician perform service.

9. Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

WARNING

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. BEFORE YOU THROW

AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER, TAKE

OFF THE DOORS. LEAVE THE SHELVES IN PLACE SO

THAT CHILDREN MAY NOT EASILY CLIMB INSIDE.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR HAND ON THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKING MECHANISM WHILE THE

REFRIGERATOR IS PLUGGED IN. THIS WILL HELP PROTECT YOU FROM POSSIBLE INJURY AS WELL

AS PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH MOVING PARTS OF THE EJECTOR MECHANISM AND THE

HEATING ELEMENT THAT RELEASES THE CUBES.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT - SHOCK HAZARD

 Make sure there is a suitable power outlet. 115 Volt, 15 Amp, 3-prong (grounded) power outlet with

proper grounding to power the refrigerator.

 Avoid the use of 3-prong adapters or cutting oﬀ the third grounding prong in order to accommodate

a 2-prong outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no eﬀective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in death, ﬁre or electrical shock.

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WARNING

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS - POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD

 Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions. If it

is necessary to use an extensions cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug and a 3-prong outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

 Do not use an extension cord longer than 12 ft.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, ﬁre or electrical shock.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLATION LIMITATIONS

 Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard, even surface away from direct sunlight or heat

source, e.g. radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances, etc. Any ﬂoor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs located on the front bottom corners of the refrigerator.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the corrugated base and all adhesive tape holding the refrigerator accessories inside and outside. Retain foam block between doors if door swing reversal is required.

2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before powering on the refrigerator.

3. If your refrigerator comes with a snack pan, remove the blue adhesive tape from the rear of the pan. The pan will not slide in and out without removing the tape.

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INSTALLATION GUIDE CONT.

4. If your refrigerator comes with smooth or stainless steel doors, please remove the clear ﬁlm before turning it on for the ﬁrst time. When removing ﬁlm, do not pull the ﬁlm straight down as this could

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result in misaligned doors.

5. It is normal for the freezer door to be positioned slightly higher than the top of the cabinet when the refrigerator is ﬁrst installed. This positioning is done at the factory to ensure gasket seals properly once the door is weighted with food items.

LEVELING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

 The cabinet must rest ﬁrmly on the ﬂoor.  The cabinet must sit level from side to side.  The cabinet must tilt slightly (¼”or 6mm) from front to back for the doors to seal

properly.

 Turn the leveling legs to raise or lower the cabinet.

PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

 To ensure your refrigerator works at the maximum eﬃciency it was designed for, you should install it

in a location where there is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections. Your refrigerator is not designed to operate in temperatures below 55°F (12°C) or above 95°F (35°C).

 Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly insulated or

heated, e.g. garage, etc.

 Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heating sources such as

radiators, heaters and cooking appliances.

 The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator:

Sides and Top ………. 1” (25mm) Back ………. 2” (50mm)

Front Grille

TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION

DO NOT USE POWER TOOLS TO INSTALL DOOR HANDLES! OVERTIGHTENING THE SCREWS COULD STRIP THE THREADS!

Phillips

Screwdriver

T25 Torx

Screwdriver

(Select Models)

Pliers

5/16 & 3/8

Wrenches

Adjustable

Wrench

IF YOUR REFRIGERATOR COMES WITH A FACTORY-INSTALLED WATER VALVE AND TUBING, DO NOT CONNECT A WATER SUPPLY TO THE WATER VALVE ON THE REAR OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNTIL AN ICE MAKER IS INSTALLED.

PARTS INCLUDED

PARTS INCLUDED MAY DIFFER BASED ON UNIT PURCHASED. ALL MODELS

 2 handles  Front grille  4 handle mounting screws  Owner`s manual

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STAINLESS STEEL MODELS

 Hex key (for handle installation)

ICE MAKER INSTALLED MODELS

 Ice bucket  Water supply clamp  #8 screw

ACCESSORIES

The following accessories and more are available:

 Ice Maker Kits* (Be prepared to specify refrigerator model when ordering)

* Excludes Non-Ice Maker Ready models

 Freezer shelving  Replacement light bulbs  Replacement door logo badge  Plugs for door handle screw holes

To order accessories, call 1-877-337-3639 or visit us at www.haieramerica.com/support.

REVERSING THE DOORS

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DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL

NOTE: Fastener heads may vary depending on model.

1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2. Remove front grille (if already installed).

3. Remove top hinge cover and top hinge. Lift freezer door oﬀ center hinge and set aside.

4. Unscrew center hinge pin. Be sure to retain plastic washer(s) for reinstallation. Remove refrigerator door from bottom hinge and set aside.

5. Use either a wrench or T25 Torx screwdriver to remove center hinge and plastic spacer(s) by unscrewing center bolt, loosening side bolts and sliding hinge to the center of the cabinet. Tighten bolts.

6. Remove the center bolt on the opposite side, loosen side bolts and slide center hinge and spacers behind side bolts. Reinstall center bolt and tighten side bolts.

7. Remove bottom hinge bolts and relocate bottom hinge to the opposite side of the cabinet. Tighten bolts.

8. Unscrew bottom hinge pin, move to other hinge hole and tighten.

Top Hinge

Door Hinge Hole

Center Hinge

9. Relocate door stops (bottoms of both doors), hinge hole covers and handle screw plugs (if reversing doors) on both doors to the opposite side of the doors.

10. Place refrigerator door on bottom hinge pin. Align hinge hole in door

with hole in center hinge. Insert center hinge pin and tighten.

11. Place freezer door on center hinge pin and close.

12. Insert top hinge pin into hinge hole in top of freezer door. Align with

bolt holes in top of cabinet and tighten bolts. Replace top hinge cover.

13. Flip over front grille and reinstall.

14. See door handle instructions to remove and reinstall handles.

15. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

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Handle screw plugs

Bottom Hinge

Door Stop

DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION

PLASTIC HANDLES

1. Remove door handles and screws from plastic bags.

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2. Place ﬂared end of handle over pre-installed door face mounting screw. Slide handle down to secure it. (Screw may need to be loosened slightly if handle is diﬃcult to slide on).

3. Rotate door handle toward gap between doors.

4. Install screws from parts-included bag but do not tighten fully.

5. Repeat above steps for remaining door.

6. With both handles mounted, visually align handles, carefully open door and tighten screws.

STAINLESS STEEL HANDLES:

1. Remove door handles and hex key from freezer compartment

2. Place ﬂared end of handle over mounting stud on face of door; align holes in ﬂat end of handle with holes on door edge

3. Install screws into ﬂat end of handle

4. Use hex key to tighten set screw on ﬂared end of handle, tighten until handle is ﬂush with door then tighten another half turn.

WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: This water supply installation is not covered under warranty by the refrigerator or ice maker manufacturer(s). Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION:

 Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 psi and 120psi  A water supply line made of 1/4-inch outside diameter, copper tubing. Plastic is not recommended since it

greatly increases the potential for water leaks. To determine the length of the copper tubing needed, you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker water valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet, so the refrigerator can be moved out for service.

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WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATION (CONT.)

A shutoﬀ valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system

NOTE: Do not use a self-piercing type shutoﬀ valve.

A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve. Do not install water supply tubing in areas where the temperature falls below freezing. Connect the ice maker to a drinkable water source that is not connected to a water softening system.

Chemicals from the softener may damage the ice maker, causing it to malfunction.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.

2. Turn oﬀ water supply at shut oﬀ valve.

#8 Screw

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3. Connect copper water supply line to household water system.

4. Turn ON water supply and tighten any connections that leak.

5. Re-install rear access cover for compressor compartment.

6. Coil excess water supply line behind refrigerator, as shown below

and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against other surfaces. Use water tube clamp and #8 screw from the parts included bag to secure water supply line to rear of refrigerator.

7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

8. Turn icemaker ON by lowering wire control arm.

FEATURES AND USE

NOTE: All features not available on all models.

Air Flow Control

Water Supply

Clamp

Wire Control Arm

Freezer Door Shelves

Temperature Control with Interior Light

Full-Width Shelves

Crisper Humidity Controls

Crisper Bins

Front Grille

Leveling Legs

Dairy Compartment

Full-Width Door Shelves

Diagram for instructional purposes only.

Design may vary by model number.

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