Haier HSW02C User Manual

Compact Refrigerator Refrigerador Compacto

User Manual model HSW02C Manual del Usuario Para Modelo de HSW02C

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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 service.

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.

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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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

for Future Use

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.

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 the refrigerator.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

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Staple your receipt to your manual.

You will need it to obtain warranty service.

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Table Of Contents

Safety Precautions 1

Parts And Features 4

Installing Your Refrigerator 5-7 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 5 Proper Air Circulation 5 Electrical Requirements 5 Use of Extension Cords 5 Install Limitations 5 Door Alignment 6 Door Reversal 6

Refrigerator Features And Use 7-8 Adjusting Temperature Control 7 Interior Shelves 8 Dispense-A-Can™ 8 Defrosting Your Refrigerator 8

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Food Storage Information 9 Fresh Food 9 Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear 9

Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning 10 Troubleshooting 11 Warranty Information 12

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Parts and Features

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1. Ice Cube Tray

2. Adjustable Temperature Control

3. Freezer Compartment

4. Drip Tray

5. Full Width Reversible Refrigerator Shelf

6. Dispense-A-Can™

7. Fixed Half-Width Door Shelf

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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.

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

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....................1" (25mm)

Back..................1" (25mm)

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.

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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 3slot 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 at the bottom.

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Door Alignment

1. Remove the top hinge cover using a flat head screw driver. Gently lift from the rear of the hinge and slide forward.

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

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

4. Replace the top hinge cover by sliding the hinge cover from front and press gently on the rear of the hinge cover to lock.

Reversing the Door Swing

1. Remove the top hinge cover using a flat head screw driver. Gently lift from the rear of the hinge and slide forward. (see fig.1)

2. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws holding the top hinge in place. (see fig. 1)

3. Remove the top hinge and carefully lift off the door.

4. Remove the screw hole plug from the opposite side and insert the plug in the screw hole openings of the just removed screws. (see fig. 2)

5. Loosen the screws holding the lower hinge bracket and remove the hinge.(see fig. 3)

6. Remove the screws from the bottom of the front-left corner plate.

7. Align the holes in the lower hinge bracket to the corresponding holes in the opposite side of the cabinet bottom. Insert and tighten the screws. (see fig. 3)

8. Align the bottom hole on the left side of the door with the pin of the lower hinge and slide into place.

9. Align the pin of the top hinge with top hole on the left side of the door and push into place. Replace the screws in the upper hinge bracket but do not tighten all the way. (see fig. 2)

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fig.1

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10. Make sure the door closes easily but forms a tight seal. Adjust the door as

needed. Once you are satisfied with the door alignment, completely tighten the upper door hinge screws.

11. Replace the top hinge cover by sliding the hinge cover from front and press

gently on the rear of the hinge cover to lock.

12. If the door does not close properly, refer to the section titled “Door

Alignment”.

fig. 3

lower hinge bracket

screw holes

Refrigerator Features and Uses

General Features

Adjustable Temperature Control

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 “0” stops cooling in the refrigeration section. At first, set the dial to 4 and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs.

If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any

Note:

period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.

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Interior Shelves

To remove or replace a full-width slide-out shelf: (see fig. # 4)

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

2. To replace the shelf, gently slide the shelf back.

Reversing Interior Shelf

1. When storing a 2-Liter bottle in the door, the shelf should be installed with the indent side facing out and on the left

2. When not storing a 2-liter bottle in the door, the shelf should be installed with the indent side facing in on the right side.

Dispense-A-Can™

The refrigerator has a convenient "Dispense-A-CanTM" storage compartment. Simply stack cans vertically, loading from the top and drawing them from the bottom.

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, remove the food and ice cube tray from the freezer section. Make

sure the drip tray is under the freezer section and turn off the thermostat. Defrosting may take a few hours.

• While defrosting, water will accumulate

in the drip tray. The drip tray may also need to be emptied during the defrost process. Do not leave unattended. (see Fig. 5)

• After defrosting, empty and wipe down

the drip tray, as well as the interior of the refrigerator.

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fig. 4

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drip tray

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