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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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 and leave the shelves in place. 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.

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

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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 Standards

Thank you for using our Haler

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

PAGE

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 Alignment ...................................................................................... 7

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

Refrigerator Features And Use .................................................... 10

General Features .................................................................................. 10

Refrigerator Interior Shelves .................................................................. 10

Crisper and Crisper Cover .................................................................... 11

Door Shelf Bottle Huggers ..................................................................... 11

Food Storage Information ...................................................................... 12

Normal Operating Sounds.................................................................... 13

Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning .................................... 14

Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................................. 14

Light Bulb Replacement ........................................................................ 15

Power Interruptions .............................................................................. 15

Vacation and Moving Care .................................................................. 15

Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 16

Warranty Information .................................................................. 18

1. 2 Ice Cube Trays

2. 2 Full-Width Freezer Door Shelves
3, Clear Covered Dairy Compartment

4. 2 Full-Width Door Shelves

5. Adjustable Front Leveling Legs

(not shown)

6, 2 Clear Crispers

7, Clear Crisper Cover
8, 2 Adjustable Full-Width Wire Shelves

9. Adjustable Temperature Control
10,Automatic Interior Light

11 ,Freezer Shelf

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

I, 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:

Bides ............... 3/4 "(19ram)

Top .................... 1" (25ram)

Back .................. 1" (25ram)

Emectrica_ Require_en_

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.

_nstaH 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 Alignment

Freezer Door: (see fig. # 1)

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,

Hinge box_cover

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Refrigerator Door: (see fig. # 2)
1, Loosen and remove the bottom hinge using a

phillips head screwdriver.

2, Adjust the door, or put a spacer in between and

then tighten the screws,

bottom hinge pad

Top hinge

lower bracket

pivot pin

fig. # 1

fig, # 2

"_ lower pivot pin hole

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,

Dismantling: (see fig. # 1 and fig. # 3)
1, Fix refrigerator and freezer door by sticking adhesive tape on both

sides to hold doors in place,

2, As shown in fig. 1, dismantle the hinge box cover on the upper part of

freezer door with a phillips head screwdriver, Then remove the three
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 freezer door, lift and take the door down,

and carefully put it aside.

4. Dismantle two screws of the central hinge, lift and take down the central
hinge, and keep them in a safe place. (see fig # 3)

5, Remove the adhesive tape on refrigerator door, lift and take down

refrigerator door, and carefully put it aside,

6, Remove the door stoppers from the freezer and refrigerator doors and

install them on the opposite side of the door,

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screw holes

middle bracket

(central hinge bracket)

stop of freezer door

_,-- middle pivot pin

stop of refrigerator door

fig, # 3

Reinstallation: (see fig, # 4 and fig, # 5)

1, Remove the lower pivot pin from the bracket of the lower

hinge by turning counter clockwise, Move the pin to the
opposite hole and tighten,

2, Loosen the screws holding the lower hinge bracket

and remove the hinge,

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__ lower bracket

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Align the holes in the lower hinge bracket to the
corresponding holes in the opposite side of the cabinet.
Insert and tighten the screws,
To install refrigerator door: make the left bottom hole of the

refrigerator compartment door fall over the lower hinge axle, move
door forward to make it straight and in alignment with central hinge,
Install the central hinge again, turn the hinge axle until it

completely enters the door body, then fix it with screws.

stop of freezer door

middle pivot pin _......._

stop of refrigerator door

fig, # 4

pin

screw holes

_ _ _......_. fig, # 5

" _middle bracket

_' (central hinge bracket)

5. To install freezer door: make the left bottom hole of freezer door fall
over the central hinge axle; raise upper hinge, so that hinge axle can

be installed in the upper hole of the upper part of the freezer door;
adjust door to make it straight and level.

6, As shown in Fig. 1, install the upper freezer hinge to the left

corresponding position. (tighten the screws of upper hinge)

7, Replace the hinge cover as shown in Fig. 1,

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.

(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.

Refrigerator _nterior $heMves

The refrigerator shelves of your refrigerator were designed with you in
mind. Their varied adjustability allows you to satisfy your personal

storage needs.

To remove or adjust a full-width
slide-out shelf: (seefig. # 6)

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.# 6

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Crisper and Crisper Cover

To remove and install the crisper: (see fig. # 7)

1. Grip the crisper firmly and slide out completely,

2, Replace the crisper by placing the crisper properly in position and

gently sliding it back into place,

Removing or replacing the crisper cover: (see fig, # 8)
1, Carefully grasp the crisper cover and slide out to remove,

2. To replace, slide the rear of the crisper cover into the right and left slots
above the crisper area and gently slide back into place,

fig, # 8

Door She_f Bott_÷ Huggers

To adjust the door shelf bottle huggers: (see fig #9)

1, Grasp the hugger firmly and slide right or left until it is snug against the

items stored on the shelf,

bottle hugger

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fig, # 9

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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 sealed plastic bags

before storing in the refrigerator.

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

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

plastic bags or containers,

• 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

Ground Beef

Cold Cuts
Steaks/Roasts

Smoked/Cured Meats

All others

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

section.

1-2 Days
1-2 Days
3-5 Days
3-5 Days
7-10 Days
1-2 Days

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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.

Norma_ Operating Sounds You May Hear

• The fan circulating air inside the interior of your unit to maintain the
temperature you have selected,

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• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of
the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils,

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

CMeaning and Maintenana÷

Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your

refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring this warning
may result in death or injury.

Caution: Before using cleaning products, always read and

follow manufacturer's instructions and warnings to
avoid personal injury or product damage.

General:

• 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 or these chemicals may

dissolve, damage and/or discolor your refrigerator,

Door Gaskets:

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 gas-

kets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good
seal.

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L(ght Bulb Replacement

1, Switch off power to refrigerator.

2. Remove the highest shelf.
3, Allow light bulb to cool before removing,

4, Pinch the plastic cover between fingers and

thumb and gently pull to the left.

5. Remove the bulb by screwing it counter-clockwise.

6. Always replace with appliance type light bulb rated at 15 watts
or lesser wattage.

7. Do not exceed the 15 watts rating at any time,

8. To replace cover, insert rear clips in first and gently push front
clip in until the cover snaps into place,

Power _nterruptions

• 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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Refrigerator Does Not Operate

• Check if thermostat control is not in the "OFF" position.

• Check if refrigerator is plugged in.

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

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.

• Adjust temperature control to colder setting.

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,

• Check gasket for proper seal.

• Check to see if doors are completely closed.

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Moisture build up on interior or exterior

of the refrigerator:

• This is normal during high humidity periods,

• Prolonged or frequent door openings,

• Check door gaskets for proper seal,

Refrigerator has an odor:

• Interior needs cleaning,

• Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors,

Refrigerator light does not work:

• Check power supply.

• Tighten bulb in socket,

• Replace burned out bulb,

Refrigerator/Freezer door does not shut properly:

• Level the refrigerator,

• Re align refrigerator/freezer door.

• Check for blockages e.g, food containers crisper cover,
shelves, bins etc.

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