Hamilton Beach REFHB270BE User Manual
Compact Refrigerator / Freezer
User Manual
Model: REFHB270BE
Hamilton Beach® Is a Registered Trademark of Hamilton Beach Brands,
Inc., Used Under License By Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................1
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................3
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ............................................4
Unpacking Your Refrigerator .............................................................4
Leveling Your Refrigerator .................................................................4
Proper Air Circulation .......................................................................4
Reversing the Door Hinge ..................................................................4
Door Alignment ...............................................................................5
Electrical Requirement ...................................................................... 6
Do Not Use An Extension Cord ..........................................................6
Installation Limitations .......................................................................6
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES AND USE ..........................................7
General Features .............................................................................7
Refrigerator Interior Shelves ...............................................................7
Food Storage Information .................................................................8
Normal Operating Sounds ................................................................ 9
PROPER REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING ......................10
Cleaning and Maintenance .............................................................10
Defrosting ......................................................................................
Maintenance ..................................................................................1010
Power Interruptions .........................................................................11
Vacation and Moving Care .............................................................11
Energy Saving Tips.........................................................................
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TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................12
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................13
WARRANTY & SERVICE INFORMATION .................................. 14
Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using
this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
NOTE: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position
for any period of time return to upright position and wait 24 hours
before plugging the unit in.
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 rmly 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: This appliance should only be serviced by qualified service technicians.
6) DANGER - Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do
not use Mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture
refrigerant tubing.
7) If your 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 that have been thawed completely. Health Canada
suggests You can safely re-freeze defrosted food if it is still cold and ice
crystals are still present.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING!
“…Thawed ground meats, poultry, or sh that have any off-odour or
off-colour should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice
cream should be discarded. If the odour or colour 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.”
10) This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in 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
CAUTION -
Risk of Fire or Explosion
Dispose of property in accordance with Federal or Local
Regulations. Flammable refrigerant used, which under
federal law must be removed prior to product disposal.
DANGER
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer, remove the doors. Leave the shelves
in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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1. 2 Removable Full-Width
Wire Shelves
2. Drip Tray
3. Freezer Compartment
4. Adjustable Temperature Control
Specication are subject to change without prior notice for purpose
of product improvement.
5. 1 Full-Width Door Shelf
6. Beverage Dispenser Rack
7. 2 Litre Bottle Door Storage
8. Leveling Legs
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.
CAUTION
Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing. Flammable
refrigerant used. Handle with care when moving refrigerator to avoid either
damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.
Leveling Your Refrigerator
• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the front bottom
corners of your refrigerator. After properly placing your refrigerator in
its nal position, you can level your refrigerator.
• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counterclockwise to raise
your refrigerator or by turning them clockwise to lower your refrigerator.
The refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs are extended.
Proper Air Circulation
• To ensure your refrigerator works at the maximum efciency 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……………4"
Top..................4"
Back.................4"
Reversing the Door Hinge
1. Remove any loose items in the refrigerator and carefully turn refrigerator on its
back.
2. Remove the top hinge cover using a at head screw driver and gently push
up.
3. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws holding the
top hinge in place.
4. Remove top hinge and carefully lift off the door.
5. Remove the screw hole plugs from the opposite side and insert the plugs in the
screw hole openings of the just removed screws.
6. Remove both front leveling legs.
7. Loosen the screws holding the lower hinge bracket to the refrigerator and
remove screws and bracket.
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
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8. Align lower hinge bracket on opposide side and insert screws into the holes.
9. Align hole in the door with the door pin in lower hinge and gently push down
until rm.
10. Re-install both leveling legs.
11. Align upper hinge bracket with screw holes, insert screws and partially
secure, check that door and cabinet are properly aligned and then secure
tightly.
12. Replace top hinge cover.
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
cabinet, set the gasket by gently pulling it out to seal the gap.
Door Alignment
1. Remove the top hinge cover by using a athead screwdriver. Place the head
under the front edge of the cap and gently lift.
2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a Phillips head screw driver.
3. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and tighten the screws.
4. Replace the top hinge cover by aligning the rear of the cover with the rear of
the hinge. Press rmly on the front of the cover until it snaps in place.
Hole Plugs
Cover
Screws
Top Hinge
Lower
Hinge
Screws
Door Axis
Hole Cover
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Three-pronged
(grounding) plug
Properly polarized and
grounded outlet
Electrical Requirement: Important Grounding Instructions
• 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 prong adapters or cutting off the third grounding prong
in order to accommodate a two prong outlet. This is a dangerous practice since
it provides no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in shock
hazard.
WARNING: Improper use of grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
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Do Not Use An Extension Cord
• Use an exclusive 115V wall outlet. Do not connect your refrigerator to extension
cords or together with any other appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice
the cord.
Installation 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 12 degrees Celsius
• 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 oor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs
located on the front bottom corners of the refrigerator.
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
cabinet, set the gasket by gently pulling it out to seal the gap.
General Features
Adjustable temperature dial:
Your refrigerator will automatically maintain the temperature level you select.
The temperature control dial has 5 settings plus "0". 1 is the warmest. 5 is the
coldest. At rst, set the dial to 5 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 return to upright position and
wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.)
Freezer Compartment / Use of the Ice Cube Trays
This compartment is designed for making ice cubes and for short-term food
storage (a few days at most).
WARNING: This compartment is not cold enough to freeze foods safely for
more than 5 days.
• If ice cube tray freezes to the bottom of the compartment, pour a little warm
water around it to loosen it. Do not use boiling water, which can damage
plastic parts, or sharp metal objects such as a knife or screwdriver, which can
damage the cooling system tubing. Wash the ice cube tray in lukewarm water
only. Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Refrigerator Interior Shelves
To remove or replace a full-width slide-out shelf:
(see g. # 2)
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.
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES AND USE
g. # 2
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Food Storage Information
Fresh Food
• When storing fresh food that 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 odours 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 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
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