Haier HSE10WNA, HSE08WNA, HSE12WNA User Manual

User Manual-

(Features may vary by model)

Single Door

Refrigerators

Réfrigérateurs

à Une Porte

Refrigeradores de Puerta Individual

Refrigerators

Model #’s: HSE08WNA, HSE10WNA, HSE12WNA

Guide de l’Utilisateur-

(Les caractéristiques peuvent

varier en fonction du modèle)

Manual del Usuario-

(Las funciones pueden variar

según el modelo)

Modèles: HSE08WNA, HSE10WNA, HSE12WNA

Para Modelos de HSE08WNA, HSE10WNA, HSE12WNA

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

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

2) This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the installation section.

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

4) 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, the plug or the connector end.

5) Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or before making any repairs.

Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified technician performs the ser vice.

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

7) If your old refrigerator is not being used, we recommend that you remove the doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

8) After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

9) Do not refreeze foods, which have been thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 reads: "…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold-below 40˚F".

"…Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat."

"…Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of its eating quality as you can."

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

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

For Future Reference Please

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

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.

As per UL 250 11.2.6

Thank you for using our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your refrigerator.

Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on a label in back of the refrigerator.

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

warranty service.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

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Table Of Contents

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Safety Precautions ..........................................................................1

Parts And Features ..........................................................................4

Installing Your Refrigerator ............................................................5

Unpacking Your Refrigerator ..................................................................5

Adjusting Your Refrigerator......................................................................5

Proper Air Circulation ............................................................................5

Electrical Requirements............................................................................6

Door Handle Installation..........................................................................7

Door Alignment......................................................................................7

Reversing the Door Swing.......................................................................8

Reversing The Door Handles ................................................................10

Reversing The Freezer Door ..................................................................10

Refrigerator Features And Use ..........................................................11

General Features..................................................................................11

Refrigerator Interior Shelves ..................................................................11

Crisper and Crisper Cover....................................................................12

Refrigerator Door Shelves ....................................................................13

Defrosting............................................................................................14

Food Storage Information ....................................................................15

Normal Operating Sounds....................................................................17

Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning ....................................18

Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................18

Light Bulb Replacement ........................................................................19

Power Interruptions ..............................................................................19

Vacation and Moving Care ..................................................................19

Troubleshooting..............................................................................20

Warranty Information ..................................................................22

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Parts And Features

1. Freezer Compartment

2. Water-Collecting Tray

3. Thermostat Control

4. Wire Shelves

5. Vegetable Crispers

NOTE: Not all features are on all models.

6. Egg Storage/ Dairy Compartment

7. Dispense-A-Can

8. Door Storage Shelves

9. Two Leveling Legs (not shown)

10. Two Rollers (not shown)

11. Plastic Crisper Cover

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Installing Your Refrigerator

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the refrigerator accessories inside and outside. Slide out and remove plastic or foam guard used to secure the compressor from shipping damage due to vibration and shock.

2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed

materials before powering on the refrigerator.

Adjusting Your Refrigerator

Leveling Your Refrigerator:

• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the front corners of your refrigerator. After properly placing your refrigerator in its final position, you can level your refrigerator.

• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to raise your refrigerator or by turning them counterclockwise to lower your refrigerator. The refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs are raised.

Proper Air Circulation

• To assure 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.

• The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator: Sides……………3/4 "(19mm)

Top....................2" (50mm)

Back..................2" (50mm)

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Electrical Requirement

• Make sure there is a suitable power Outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the refrigerator.

• Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding in order to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in shock hazard.

Use of Extension Cords

• Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot 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.

Install Limitations

• Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly insulated or heated e.g. garage etc. Your refrigerator was not designed to operate in temperature settings below 55˚ Fahrenheit.

• 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.

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Door Handle Installation

Handle installation of refrigerator door:

1. Take out door handle, screws and screw covers from refrigerator

accessory bag.

2. Align the upper part of door handle with the screw hole of the upper

side of refrigerator door, and fix with screw.

3. Align the lower screw hole of the door handle with the hole in the

refrigerator door, fix with screw, and cover it with a screw cover.

fig. # 1

Door Alignment

1. Remove hinge cover screw.

2. Remove the top hinge cover.

3. Loosen the top hinge screws using a phillips head screwdriver.

4. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and then tighten the screws.

5. Replace the top hinge cover.

(see fig. # 2)

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Reversing the Door Swing

Left/right door opening method:

This product provides the reversing of the left/right door opening. You can select your preference of door opening by following the procedure to make the change.

fig. # 2

Dismantling:

1. Fix refrigerator door by sticking adhesive tape on

both sides to hold door in place.

2. As shown in fig. 2, dismantle the hinge box cover on the

upper part of refrigerator door with a phillips head screwdriver. Then remove the screws from the hinge. Take out the hinge by pulling it vertically, and keep it in a safe place.

3. Remove the adhesive tape on refrigerator door,

lift and take down refrigerator door, and carefully put it aside.

(see fig. # 2)

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Reinstallation:

1. As shown in fig. 3, dismantle the lower hinge and plastic pad from

right side and then install them on the left side.

2. As shown in fig. 4, install the top hinge and pad to the left side.

(see fig. # 3 and # 4)

fig. # 3

fig. # 4

3. Install refrigerator door: make the left bottom hole of the refrigerator

compartment door fall over the lower hinge axle, move back and forward the door to make it straight and in alignment with top hinge. Install the top hinge again, turn the hinge axle until it completely enters the door body, then fix it with screws.

4. Replace the hinge cover as shown in Fig. 4.

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Reversing the Door Handles

Refrigerator:

1. Remove screw cover from the handle.

2. Using a phillips head screwdriver, remove both screws from the side of the refrigerator door that holds the handle.

3. Install the handle on the opposite side.

4. Remove screw plugs.

5. Install the screws and screw covers to their corresponding position.

fig. # 5

Reversing Freezer Door:

1. Remove the water-collecting tray.

2. Using a narrow blunt object (e.g. Phillips head screwdriver) press the hinge axle on the bottom of the hinged side of the freezer door.

3. This will remove the freezer door off its hinges

4. Turn the door around and install hinge on the opposite side.

5. Once the freezer door is installed insert the water-collecting tray.

(see fig. # 5)

fig. # 5a

(see fig. # 6)

fig. # 6

hinge

axle

water collection

tray

fig. # 6a

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Refrigerator Features And Use

General Features

Adjustable temperature dial:

Your refrigerator will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. The temperature control dial has 7 settings plus off. 1 is the warmest. 7 is the coldest. Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling in both the refrigeration and freezer sections. At first, set the dial to 4 and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs.

Refrigerator Interior Shelves

The refrigerator shelves of your refrigerator were designed with you in mind. Their varied adjustability allows you to satisfy your personal storage needs. Only your model purchase and your imagination limit the possibilities.

(Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.)

Refrigerator Section Interior Light:

Your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic interior light in the fresh food section for you to easily locate your food.

To remove or adjust a full-width slide-out shelf:

(see fig. # 7)

1. Gently tilt the shelf up and slide forward until the shelf has been completely removed.

2. To replace the shelf, select the desired setting and gently slide the shelf back until it rests in the locking position.

fig. # 7

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Crisper and Crisper Cover

To remove and install the crisper: (see fig. # 8)

1. Grip the crisper firmly and slide out completely.

2. Replace the crisper by placing the crisper properly and gently sliding it back into place.

fig. # 8

To remove the crisper cover: (see fig. # 9)

1. First remove both crispers

2. Carefully grasp the crisper cover and slide out to remove.

fig. # 9

To replace the crisper cover:

1. Insert the rear of the crisper cover into the support bracket on the side walls of the refrigerator.

2. Slide the crisper cover into place.

3. Replace the crispers as previously instructed.

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Refrigerator Door Shelves

To remove refrigerator door shelves: (see fig. # 10)

1. Remove all items stored on the shelf.

2. Gently push up each side until the shelf is clear of the door shelf brackets and then remove.

door shelves

fig. # 10

To replace refrigerator door shelves: (see fig. # 10)

1. Align the ends of the shelves with the door shelf brackets.

2. Carefully push down on each end of the door shelf until it is locked in place in the refrigerator door brackets.

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To adjust the door shelf bottle huggers: (see fig #11)

1. Grasp the hugger firmly and slide right or left until it is snug against the items stored on the shelf.

shelf bottle hugger

fig. # 11

Defrosting Your Refrigerator

• For maximum energy efficiency, defrost freezer section

whenever frost accumulates to a thickness of 1/4" or more on freezer walls. Note that frost tends to accumulate more during the summer months.

• To defrost freezer, remove food from the freezer section

and push the defrost button which is located in the center of the temperature knob. This button deactivates the compressor and allows the ice to melt. Compressor will automatically turn back on after defrost cycle is complete.

• During the defrost cycle, water will accumulate in the water collecting

tray. Drain the water into a bowl by removing the drain plug that is located on the bottom of the water-collecting tray. (see Fig. 12) You may find it easier to pull out the water-collecting tray from the refrigerator and remove the plug before you start the defrosting process. (see Fig. 13)

fig. # 12

fig. # 13

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Food Storage Information

Fresh Food

• When storing fresh food, which is not prepackaged, be sure to wrap or

store food in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwise noted. This will ensure proper shelf life and prevent the transfer of odors and tastes.

• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills.

• Eggs should be stored in an upright position in their original carton to

maximize shelf life.

• Fruit should be washed and dried then stored in a crisper set for low

humidity. If you do not have humidity controlled crispers place the items in sealed plastic bags before storing in the crisper.

• Vegetables with skins should be stored in plastic bags or containers and

stored in crisper with low humidity setting.

• Leafy vegetables should be washed and drained and then stored in

plastic bags or containers in crisper with high humidity setting.

• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the refrigeration.

This will prevent unnecessary energy use.

• Fresh seafood should be used the same day as purchased.

• When storing meats in the fresh food section, keep in the original

packaging or rewrap as necessary. Follow the suggestions below for safe storage:

• Chicken 1-2 Days

• Ground Beef 1-2 Days

• Cold Cuts 3-5 Days

• Steaks/Roasts 3-5 Days

• Smoked/Cured Meats 7-10 Days

• All others 1-2 Days

If longer periods of storage are required, store immediately in the freezer section.

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Frozen Food

• Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be in

packages, which do not allow the flow of air or moisture in, or out. Improper storage will result in odor and taste transfer and will result in the drying out of the improperly packaged food.

• Follow package or container instructions for proper storage.

• Packaging Recommendations:

Plastic containers with air tight lids Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic wrap made from saran film Self-sealing plastic bags

• Do not refreeze defrosted/thawed foods.

• It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging.

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Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear

• The fan circulating air inside the interior of your unit to maintain the

temperature you have selected.

• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of

the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.

• Sizzling or popping sounds resulting from frost melting during the

defrost cycle and dripping on the defrost heater.

• The sound of dripping water as ice melts from the evaporator and flows

into the drip pan during the defrost cycle.

• Cracking or popping sound caused by the expansion and/or

contraction of the cooling coils during the defrost cycle.

• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.

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Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning

Cleaning and Maintenance

Warning:

Caution:

General:

Door Gaskets:

To avoid electric shock always unplug your refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.

Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.

•Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your refrigerator.

• Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. SOME of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your refrigerator.

• Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.

• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal.

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Light Bulb Replacement

1. Switch off power to refrigerator.

2. Allow light bulb to cool before removing.

3. Remove bulb by screwing it out counter-clockwise. 4 Always replace with appliance type light bulb rated at 40 watts

or lesser wattage.

5. Do not exceed the 40 watts rating at any time.

Power Interruptions

• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer and refrigerator. Clean refrigerator before reusing.

Vacation and Moving Care

• For long vacations or absences, empty food from refrigerator and freezer, move the temperature DIAL to the OFF position and clean the refrigerator and door gaskets according to "General cleaning" section. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside.When moving always move the refrigerator vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to the sealed system could occur.

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TroubleShooting

Refrigerator Does Not Operate

• Check thermostat control is not in the “OFF” position.

• Check refrigerator is plugged in.

• Check there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker.

• Wait for 30-40 minutes to see whether refrigerator will start. It may be in "defrost" mode and must complete this cycle before Compressor starts to operate.

Food temperature appears too warm

• Frequent door openings.

• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach fresh food or freezer temperature.

• Check gaskets for proper seal.

• Clean condenser coils (for models with exposed condenser coils).

• Adjust temperature control to colder setting.

• Check freezer compartment for air duct blockage from frozen food packages.

Food temperature is too cold

• If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust.

Refrigerator runs too frequently

• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days.

• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.

• Clean condenser coils.

• Check gasket for proper seal.

• Check to see if doors are completely closed.

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