Hanover HANRT10CW, HANRT12CW User Manual

HANOVER

Refrigerator Freezer

User’s Manual

HANRT10CW HANRT12CW

To ensure proper use of this appliance and your safety, please read the following

instructions completely before operating this appliance.

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The sample cutline is representation of this series of refrigerator, which have similar structure and different capacity.

Important

Important Safety

Safety

Safety Instructions

Instructions

To

To reduce

reduce

reduce the

the

the risk

risk

risk of

of

of fire,

fire,

fire, electrical

electrical

electrical shock,

shock,

shock, or

or

or injury

injury

injury follow

follow

these

these basic

basic

basic precautions

precautions

precautions when

when

when using

using

using your

your

your refrigerato

r.

refrigerator.

DANGER:

DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. To avoid the possibility of child entrapment,

please take the following precautions before you dispose of your refrigerator.

o Remove

all

doors.

o Leave shelves

in

place so children may not easily climb

in.

o Never allow children to

play

with, operate, or crawl inside the refrigerator. Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable vapors and liquidsinthe vicinity of this refrigerator. All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under the guidelines of federal law must be removed before disposal. It is the consumer

’

s responsibility to comply

with federal and local regulations when disposing of this product.

Installation

Installati on

Installati on Instructions

Instructions

Before

Before Using

Using

Using Your

Your

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Remove the exterior and interior packing. Before connecting the refrigerator to the power source,

letitstand upright for

approximately 4 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction

in

the cooling system from improper handling during transportation. Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

Location

Do not recess or build-in. This appliance is designed to be free standing

only. Allow 5 inches c learance space between the back and sides of the refrigerator, which allows the proper air ventilation.

Avoid

Avoid Installation

Installation

Installation:

o On weak surfaces unable to support refrigerator when

fully

loaded.

o In direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Ambient

temperature below 50°F or above 85°F will hinder the performance of this appliance.

o In moist areas. o In garage. This

This

This unit

unit

unit is

is

is not

not

not designed

designed

designed for

for

any

type

type of

of

of outside

outside

outside installation.

installation.

inst

allation.

installation.

o In moving vehicle. This

This

This unit

unit

unit is

is

is not

not

not designed

designed

designed to

to

to be

be

be installed

installed

installed in

in

in an

an

an RV

RV

RV or

or

us

ed

used

used with

with

with an

an

an inverter.

inverter.

inverter. This

This

This unit

unit

unit is

is

is intended

intended

intended for

for

for household

household

householduse

use

only.

Installing

Installing Your

Your

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Adjust the leveling feet to keep the refrigerator level. Plug the refrigerator into dedicated, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, turn the unit on and allow the unit to cool down for 24 hours before placing food

in

the refrigerator or freezer compartment.

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Electrical

Electrical Connection

Connection

Improper

Improper use

use

use of

of

of the

the

the grounded

grounded

grounded plug

plug

plug can

can

can result

result

result in

in

in the

the

the risk

risk

of

of electrical

electrical

electrical shock.

shock.

shock. If

If

If the

the

the power

power

power cord

cord

cord is

is

is damaged,

damaged,

dam

aged, have

have

have it

it

replaced

replaced by

by

by an

an

an authorized

authorized

authorized service

service

service center

center

center.

This refrigerator should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not, under any circumstances,

cut

or remove the third ground prong from the power

cord supplie

d.

This refrigerator requires a standard 115/120 Volt A.C. ~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.

This refrigerator is not designed to be used with an inverter.

The cord should be secured behind the refrigerator and not

left

exposed or dangling to

prevent accidental injury.

Never unplug the refrigerator

by

pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and

pull

straight out from the receptacle.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

If

the power cord is too short, have a

qualified electrician or service technician install an ou

tlet near the appliance. Use of an

extension cord can negatively affect the performance of the unit.

Operating

Operating Your

Your

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Temperature

Temperature Control

Control

The temperature control is located inside the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment on some models. The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. However, the temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction.

To adjust the temperature colder in the refrigerator compartment, press the SET button on the control panel so that the display light shifts to a higher number. “1” is the warmest setting and “5” is the coldest. To adjust the temperature colder in the freezer compartment, move the Freezer Control knob towards the maximum setting. After each movement of either control, allow 24 hours for the unit to adjust. If the unit is still not cold enough, repeat until desired temperature is achieved.

To adjust the temperature warmer in the refrigerator compartment, press the SET button on the control panel so that the display light shifts to a lower number. To adjust the temperature warmer in the freezer compartment, move the Freezer Control knob towards the minimum setting. After each movement of either control, allow 24 hours for the unit to adjust. If the unit is still not warm enough, repeat until desired temperature is achieved.

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NOTE

NOTE If

If

If the

the

the unit

unit

unit is

is

is unplugged

unplugged

unplugged or

or

or loses

loses

loses power;

power;

power; you

you

you must

must

must wait

wait

wait 3

3

3to

to

to 5

5

5 minutes

minutes

minutes before

before

restarting

restarting the

the

the unit.

unit.

unit. If

If

you

attempt

attempt to

to

to restart

restart

restart before

before

before this

this

this time

time

time delay,

delay,

delay, the

the

refrigerator

refrigerator may

may

may not

not

not start.

start.

Replacing

Replacing the

the

the Interior

Interior

Interior Light

Light

Before removing the light bulb, turn the refrigerator temperature control to the “1” position. Then unplug the electrical cord from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or personal injury. Replace the old bulb with a new bulb of the same wattage and size.

Freezer

Freezer Compartment

Compartment

Compartment Operation

Operation

Temperature

T

emperature

Temperature

Temperature Control

Control

Ice

Tray

To make ice, pour cool water into ice tray and placeitin

the freezer for two hours. To release ice cubes, twist the ice tray and the ice cubes will separate from the ice tray. To shorten the time of making ice, you can set the temperature control knob at a colder position.

NOTE

NOTE Do

Do

Do not

not

not store

store

store canned

canned

canned foods

foods

foods or

or

or food

food

food stored

stored

stored in

in

in glass

glass

glass containers

containers

containers in

in

in the

the

the freezer

freezer

compartment.

The

The Freezer

Freezer

Freezer Compartment

Compartment

This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. The sto

rage

life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded. Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

Your refrigerator has one control for regulating the temperature in the freezer compartment. The freezer temperature control is located on the freezer compartment’s interior back panel. For the best performance, leave the freezer control at the midpoint and adjust the refrigerator compartment temperature control. Adjust the freezer control one increment at a time until the desired temperature is reached.

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Your Refrigerator

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Disconnect the electrical unit from the wall outlet.

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Clean interior and parts with a cloth soakedinlukewarm water and baking soda solution.

A

solution of 2 tablespoons baking soda to a quart of water will clean and

neutralize odors. Rins e and wipe dry.

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Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently.

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The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with a warm damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abras

ive cleaners.

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Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard.

Vacation Time

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For long vacations, remove

all

food. Then, unplug the electrical cord from the wall

outlet.

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Clean the interior and leave doors open to avoid pos sible odor or mold formation.

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Use extreme cautioninthe case of children. The unit should not be accessible to child

’splay.

Moving Your Refrigerator

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Disconnect the electrical cord from the wall outlet.

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Remove

all

the food and securely tape down

all

loose items such as shelves,

drawers, and doors.

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Be sure the refrigerator staysinthe upright pos ition during transportation.

Energy Saving Tips

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The refrigerator should be locatedinthe coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.

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Let hot foods cool to room tem perature before placinginthe refrigerator.

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Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing theminthe refrigerator. This cuts down on frost buil

d-up inside the refrigerator.

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Organize and

label

food to reduc e door openin gs and extended searches

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Changing the Reversible Door

Before reversing the door swing, ensure the appliance is unplugged and empty. Provide additional support for the doors while hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place. It is recommended that two people perform this task. DO NOT lay the appliance completely flat as this may damage the coolant system.

Unscrew and remove the middle hinge and middle hinge washer. Reserve the screws. Lift the refrigerator door up and away from the appliance.

Remove top hinge cover. Unscrew and remove the top hinge and top hinge washer. Reserve the screws.

Lift the freezer door up and away from the appliance.

Included parts

Unscrew and remove the bottom right hinge. Reserve the screws. Remove screw covers from opposite corner (left) and cover exposed holes (right). Attach bottom left hinge with the reserved screws.

Top hinge

Top hinge washer

Middle hinge washer

Middle hinge

Door parts

Bottom right hinge

Right pin assembly (2)

Screw

Left pin assembly (2)

Bottom left hinge

Step 2

Step 1

Step 4

Step 3

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Remove right pin assemblies from the bottom of the freezer and refrigerator doors. On the opposite side, attach the replacement pin assemblies (located in the plastic bag with the Use and Care Manual) with a screwdriver. Note: You must re-use the screws from the pin assemblies that are removed in this step when attaching the new assemblies.

Place the refrigerator door on the bottom left hinge. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically. Attach middle hinge to top (left) of refrigerator door, attach washer to the back of hinge, align with holes and affix to middle beam with reserved screws. Fasten with screwdriver (not included).

Place the freezer door on the middle hinge. Ensure that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically, and that the gasket seals on all sides before attaching the top hinge. Attach the top hinge and replace the hinge cover.

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Step 7

Step 6

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

Guide

You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see

if

you can solve the problem

before calling for service.

Problem

Problem Possible

Possible

Possible C auses

Causes

Refrigerator

Refrigerator does

does

does not

not

not operate

operate

x Refrigerator is unplugg ed. x The circuit breaker is tripped/ fuse blown.

Compresso r

Compre sso r

Compressor turns

turns

turns on

on

on and

and

and off

off

x The room temperature is warmer than norm al x Door is left open or is frequently opened. x The refriger ator does not have the corre ct

clearances.

x The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for

aperiodoftime.

Refrigerator

Refrigerator compartments

compartments

compartments are

are

are too

too

warm

x Temperature control is not set correctly. x Door is left open or is frequently opened. x The door gasket does not s eal p roperly. x A large amount of warm or hot food was stored

rec ently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its selected temperature.

x The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for

aperiodoftime

.

Vibrating

Vibrating or

or

or rattling

rattling

rattling (slight

(slight

(slight vibration

vibration

is

is normal)

normal)

x Levelin g legs need adjusting x Refrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak

surface.

x The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the

refrigerator and move

it

away from the wall.

Tempera ture

Tempera ture of

of

of external

external

external refri gerator

refrigerator

surface

surfaceis

is

is warm

warm

x The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as

30°F wa rm e r th a n ro o m te mperatu re .

x This is normal while the comp re ssor work s to

transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.

Moisture

Moisture collects

collects

collects inside

inside

inside the

the

the refrigerator

refrigerator

x Door is left open or is frequently opened.

Moisture

Moisture forms

forms

forms o n

on

on outside

outside

outsideof

of

refrigerator

x Is normal in hot and humid we ather. Air carrie s

moisture into the refrigerator when doors are opened.

Bubbling

Bubbling or

or

or gurgling

gurgling

gurgling sounds

sounds

sounds (like

(like

boiling

boiling water)

water)

x This is the normal sound

of

refrigerant (used to cool

re frig erator) c ircula ting th rougho ut the s ystem.

Popping

Popping or

or

or cra cking

cracking

cracking sounds

sounds

sounds when

when

compresso r

compresso r comes

come s

come s on

on

x This is normal. Me tal parts undergo expansion a nd

co ntraction, like hot water p ipes. The so und will

level off or disappear as refrigerator runs.

The

The door

door

door w ill

will

will not

not

not close

close

close properly

properly

x The refriger ator is not on a level s urface. x The gasket is dirty. x The storage basket is out

of

position.

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