Haier SMRA-4 User Manual
Compact
Refrigerator
Réfrigérateur
Compact
Refrigerador
Compacto
User Manual-
Guide de l’Utilisateur-
Manual del Usuario
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SMRA-4
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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 and leave the shelves in place. This will reduce the
possibility of danger to children.
After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in
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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 Reference Please
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.
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Thank you for using our Snackmate
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 the
inside right liner 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
Safety Precautions ..........................................................................1
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Parts And Features
Installing Your Refrigerator
Unpacking Your Refrigerator ................................................................5
Leveling Your Refrigerator ....................................................................5
Proper Air Circulation ..........................................................................5
Electrical Requirements ........................................................................6
Door Alignment ..................................................................................7
Door Reversal .....................................................................................8
Refrigerator Features And Use ..........................................................10
General Features ..............................................................................10
Refrigerator Interior Shelves ..............................................................10
Dispense-A-Can™ ............................................................................11
Using The Lock..................................................................................11
Defrosting ........................................................................................12
Food Storage Information ..................................................................13
Normal Operating Sounds ................................................................14
Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning
Cleaning and Maintenance................................................................15
Power Interruptions............................................................................16
Vacation and Moving Care ................................................................16
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Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
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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.
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 extended.
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 out-
let) 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.
Install Limitations
• Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly insulated
or heated ex. 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 ex. 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 (see fig. # 1)
1. Remove the top hinge cover.
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.
fig. # 1
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Reversing the Door Hinge
1. Remove the top hinge cover. (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. Remove the door pin from the bracket of the lower
hinge by turning counter clockwise. Move the pin to the
opposite hole and tighten. (see fig. # 3)
6. Loosen the screws holding the lower hinge bracket
and remove the hinge.(see fig. # 3)
7. Align the holes in the lower hinge bracket to the
corresponding holes in the opposite side of the cabinet.
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.
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screw hole plugs
fig. # 2
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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)
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 hinge cover. (see fig. # 2)
12. If the door does not close properly, refer to the
section titled “Door Alignment”.
door pin
fig. # 3
screw hole plug
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lower hinge bracket
NOTE: As the door gets pressed-in during shipping, after reversing the
door the gasket may have to be reset. This is done to prevent
the cool refrigerated air from escaping. If there is a gap
between the door gasket and the cbainet, set the gasket by
gently pulling it out to seal the gap.
Refrigerator Features And Use
General Features
Adjustable
temperature dial:
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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 ice compartment. At
first, set the dial to 4 and allow 24
hours to pass before adjusting the
temperature to your needs.
Refrigerator 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.
(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.)
fig. # 4
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Using the Dispense-A-Can™
• Your refrigerator is equipped with the convenient
“Dispense-A-Can™” compartment. Each compartment will hold up to
four cans. Simply load the cans from the top. To dispense a can,
simply draw one out from the bottom.
fig. # 5
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Defrosting Your Refrigerator (see Fig. # 7)
• To set the timer to the defrost cycle, follow the instructions on the
timer which is located on the back of the unit. Make sure the drip tray
is under the freezer section. Defrosting may take a few hours.
• The drip tray on your refrigerator is designed to drain away the
defrosted water to the drip pan on the compressor. Here the water
will evaporate.
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fig. # 7
drip tray
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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.
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• 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
Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear
• 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.
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Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning
Cleaning and Maintenance
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
General:
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.
Door Gaskets:
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• 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.
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
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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dial to the off position and clean the
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TroubleShooting
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.
• Clean condenser coils.
• 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.
• Clean condenser coils.
• 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 door does not shut properly:
• Level the refrigerator.
• Re-align refrigerator door.
• Check for blockages e.g. food containers, crisper cover,
shelves, bins etc.
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