Hisense RB15N6ASE, RB15N6ABE User's Operation Manual

RB15N6ASE

RB15N6ABE

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Contents

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Brief introduction…………………………3
Important safety instructions……………
Installing your new appliance…………… 6
Description of the appliance……………11
Display controls…………………………12

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Brief Introduction

Thank you for choosing Hisense. We are
sure you will find your new refrigerator a
pleasure to use. Before you use the
appliance, we recommend that you read
through these instructions carefully, which
provides details about its usage and
functions.

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Please ensure that everyone using this
appliance is familiar with its operations
and safety features. It is important that you
install the appliance correctly and pay
careful attention to the safety instructions.

We recommend that you keep this user’s

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manual with the appliance for future
reference.

This appliance is intended to be used in

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households and similar applications such
as:

-Staff kitchen-areas in shops, offices and

other working environments;

-Clients in hotels, motels and other
residential types of environment;

-Bed and breakfast type of environments;

-Catering and similar non-retail

applications.

This appliance is not intended for use by

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persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have supervision or been given
instruction concerning use of the
appliance. Children should be supervised

Using your appliance…………………… 14
Cleaning and care………………………15
Helpful hints and tips……………………17
Troubleshooting…………………………19
Disposal of the appliance………………20

to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

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Do not store explosive substances such
as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.
WARNING — Connect to potable water

supply only.
WARNING — Do not use mechanical

devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING — Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
WARNING — Do not use electrical
appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING — When disposing of the
appliance do so only at an authorized
waste disposal centre. Do not expose to
flame.
WARNING—The instructions include the
following wording regarding the use of
extension cords or ungrounded (two prong)
adapters: Do not use an extension cord or
ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
WARNING—If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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Important Safety Instructions

General safety and daily use

It is important to use your

appliancesafely.We recommend

that you follow the guidelines

below.

Store any food in accordance with the

storage instructions from the

manufacturer.

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Don't try to repair the appliance yourself.
Itis dangerous to alter the specifications

ormodify this product in any way. Any

damageto the power cord may cause a

short circuit,fire or electric shock.

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Don’t place too much food directly
against the air outlet on the rear wall of

both the refrigerator and freezer

compartment, as it affects sufficient air

circulation.

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Don’t place hot items near the plastic
components of this appliance.

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Frozen food must not be refrozen once it
has been thawed out.

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Don’t store bottled or canned drinks
(especially carbonated drinks) in the

freezer compartment. Bottles and cans

may explode.

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Use caution consuming popsicles or
icecubes straight from the freezer as

thiscan cause freezer burn to the

mouthand lips.

Safety for children and infirm persons

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Keep all packaging away from children
to avoid risk of suffocation.

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Protect children from being scalded by
touching the compressor at the rear

bottom of appliance

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Don’t place items on top of the appliance
as this could cause injury should they fall

off.

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Never allow children to play with the
appliance by hanging or standing over or

on the doors, racks, shelves and drawers

etc.

Electrical Safety

To avoid the risks that are

always present when using an

electric appliance, we

recommend that you pay attention to the

instructions about electricity below.

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Unpack and check through the appliance.
Should any damage be evident, don’t plug

in the appliance but contact the shop

immediately from which you purchased it.

Keep all packing materials in this case.

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We recommend that you wait for 4 hours
before connecting the appliance to allow

the refrigerant to flow back into the

compressor.

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The appliance must be applied with
single phase alternating current of

115V/60Hz. If the voltage fluctuates

exceeding the upper limit, A.C. automatic

voltage regulator of more than 350W

should be applied to the refrigerator for

safety use.

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The power plug must be accessible
when the appliance is installed.

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This appliance must be grounded.

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This appliance is fitted with a plug, in
accordance with local standard. The plug

should be suitable for use in all houses

fitted with sockets in accordance with

current specifications.

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If the fitted plug is not suitable for your
socket outlets, it should be cut off and

carefully disposed of. To avoid a possible

shock hazard, do not insert the discarded

plug into a socket. If in doubt contact a

qualified, registered electrician.

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Do not use extension cords, ungrounded
(two prong) adapters or multiple sockets

which could cause overloading of wiring

circuits and could cause a fire.

Always plug your appliance into its own

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individual electrical socket which has a

voltage rating that matched the rating

plate.

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Make sure that the plug is not squashed
or damaged. Otherwise, it may cause

short circuit, electric shock or overheat

and even cause a fire.

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Do not insert the power plug if the socket
is loose, there is a risk of electric shock or

fire.

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Switch off the appliance and disconnect
it from the main power before you clean or

move it.

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Never unplug the appliance by pulling on
the electrical cord. Always grip the plug

firmly and pull straight out from the socket

to prevent damaging the power cord.

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Do not operate the appliance without the
cover of interior lighting.

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Any electrical component must be
replaced or repaired by a qualified

electrician or authorized service engineer.

Only genuine replacement parts should be

used.

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Do not use electrical appliances such as
ice cream makers inside the food

storage compartments of the appliance

unless they are approved by the

manufacturer.

To avoid eye injury, do not look

directly into the LED light located in the

refrigerator compartment. If it is not

functioning correctly, consult a qualified,

registered electrician or replace it in

accordance with the “cleaning and care”

chapter.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutene (R600a)

iscontained within the refrigerant circuitof

the appliance. During transportation

andinstallation of the appliance,

ensurethat none of the components of

therefrigerant circuit becomes damaged.

The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.

Caution: Risk of Fire

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Don't store products which contain
flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or

explosive substances in the appliances.

Should the refrigerant circuit

bedamaged:

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Avoid open flames (candles,lamps
etc.)and sources of ignition.

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Thoroughly ventilate the room inwhich
the appliance is situated.

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Installingyour new appliance

Before using the appliance for the first

time, you should be informed of the

following tips.

Warning!

For proper installation, this refrigerator

must be placed on a level surface of hard

material that is the same height as the rest

of the flooring. This surface should be

strong enough to support a fully loaded

refrigerator.

The rollers, which are not castors, should

be only used for forward or backward

movement. Moving the refrigerator

sideways may damage your floor and the

rollers.

Ventilation of appliance

In order to improve efficiency of

the cooling system and save

energy, it is necessary to

maintain good ventilation around the

appliance for the dissipation of heat. For

this reason, sufficient clear space should

be available around the refrigerator.

Suggestion:It is advisable for there to be

50-70mm of space from the back to the

wall, at least 100mm from its top, at least

100mm from its side to the wall and a clear

space in front to allow the doors to open

130°. As shown in follow diagrams.

Note:

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This appliance performs well within the
ambient temperature from 12.8℃ to

43.3℃. It may not work properly if left at a

temperature above or below the indicated

range for a long period.

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Stand your appliance in a dry place to
avoid high moisture.

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Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight,
rain or frost. Stand the appliance away

from heat sources such as stoves, fires or

heaters.

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Leveling of appliance

For sufficient levelingand aircirculating in

the lower rear sectionof theappliance, the

bottom feet may need to be adjusted. You

can adjust them manually by hand or by

using a suitable spanner.

To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the

top backwards by 10-15mm.

Reversing the door

The side at which the door opens can be

changed, from the right side (as supplied)

to the left side if required.

Warning! When reversing the door,the

appliance must not be connected to the

main socket, Ensure that the plug is

removed from the main socket

Wrench(8mm) Philips Screwdriver

Thin-blade

screwdriver

Additional parts (in the plastic bag)

Allen Wrench(4mm)

Left Hinge Left Hinge Cover

Not provided

Monkey wrench

Right Screw Cover Left Middle Hinge

Left Door Stopper*2 Left Door Catcher*2

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Note: If required you may lay the

refrigerator on its back in order to gain

access to the base, you should rest it on

soft foam packaging or similar material to

avoid damaging the backboard of the

refrigerator. To reverse the door, the

following steps are generally

recommended.

1. Stand the refrigeratorupright. Open the

door to take out all door racks (to avoid

damage) and then close the door.

3. Remove screw cover from the
left-front corner of cabinet with
thin-blade screwdriver and install screw
cover-right to the right front corner. Put
theupper hinge cover(right) and upper
hingepart (right) into the plastic bag.

4. Remove the upper door from the
middle hinge by carefully lifting the door
straight up.

Caution!

Please slightlysqueeze the door rack
from two sides toward center and inside
of door rack, and then move it upward
when taking out the upper rack and
lower rack.

2. Remove right upper hinge cover

①

top of the cabinet. Remove the 3 screws

②

which are used for fixing the right
upper hinge part (see the picture below)
and take down the upper hinge parts ③

5. Place the upper door on a smooth
surface with its panel upwards.

②

Loosen screws

③

and part ①,install left door

and take down part

Catcher and left DoorStopper to the
left door with included screws
Keep part

①

and②with the

③

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appliance for futurereference.

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stopper-leftprovided (in the plastic bag)
and to the left side with

Left Door Stopper

Door Catcher

Door Stopper

screw ③. Keep part ①and ②with the
appliance for future reference.

Door Catcher

Door Stopper

6. Use the Allen wrench ( provided in the
plastic bag) to loosen screws used to fix
the right middle hinge and remove right
middle hinge. Then remove the lower
door.

Door Catcher-left
Door Stopper-left

8. Change screw hole covers and screw
on middle cover plate from left to right
(as shown in figure below).

9.Lie the refrigerator backwards,
Remove④(right),Remove three
self-tapping screws from the lower hinge
part (right). Loosen the lower hinge axis
then install it on the reverse holesite,
and tighten into position (change it into
left hinge part). Remove the lower hinge

7. Place the lower door on a smooth
surface with its panel upwards. Loosen
screw ③and take down part②and part

①

, Install replacement door

part to the left-bottom corner of the
cabinet, Then fix it with 3 screws, finally
install part④ on the left-bottom and
right-bottom of cabinet.

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10. Stand the refrigerator upright and
carefully slot the lower door onto the
lower hinge pin and hold in position.
install middle hinge-left (in the plastic
bag) ensuring the lower door in secured
in place.

plastic bag) and upper door, then fit the
hinge pin into the hinge hole at the top
and the door to secure the door in place.
Then fix the upper hinge part with
screws (Please carefully hold upper
door by hand when installing)

12. Install the temperature sensor part
on the left hinge cover. Assemble the
left hinge cover provided (in the plastic
bag ) to match the hinge, install the door
racks to original position. Keep the right
hinge cover with the appliance for future
reference.

11. Carefully slot the upper door onto
the middle hinge pin and hold in position.
Move the upper door to an appropriate
position, adjust left upper hinge(in the

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Upper rack

Description of the appliance

①

Control panel part

②

Cabinet

③

Door switch

④

Bottle rack

⑤

Glass shelf

⑥

Wind channel

⑦

Crisper cover

⑧

Crisper

⑨

Twist ice tray

⑩

Upper freezer drawer

⑪

Middle freezer drawer

⑪

Lower freezer drawer

⑪

Adjustable bottom foot

⑪

Roller

⑪

Freezer door

⑪

Freezer gasket

⑪

Fridge gasket

⑪

Fridge door

⑪

Lower rack

⑪

Small rack

Note

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Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different

from this instruction manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same.

To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers

andbaskets on their original position as the illustration above.

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Display Controls

Use your appliance according to the following guidelines, your appliance has functions on

the control panel shown in the pictures below.

Controlling the temperature

We recommend that whenyou start your
refrigeratorfor the first time,
thetemperaturefor therefrigerator is set
to 4°C andthe freezer to -19°C. If
youwant to change thetemperature,
follow theinstructions below.
Caution! When you set atemperature,
you set anaverage temperature for
thewhole refrigerator cabinet.
Temperatures inside eachcompartment
may vary from
the temperature displayedon the
panel,depending on how muchfood you
store and whereyou place them.
Ambienttemperature may also affectthe
actual temperature inside the appliance.

1. Fridge

Press the middle part

ofbutton to set
fridgetemperature between2℃and 8℃
as needed, andcontrol panel will
displaycorresponding figuresaccording
to thefollowingsequence.

2. Freezer

Press the middle part of

button to set freezer

temperature between -15
and -24℃ as needed, andcontrol panel
will displaycorresponding
figuresaccording to the

℃

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followingsequence.

3. Super Freeze

Super Freeze willquickly lower the
temperature withinthe freezer so food
willfreeze faster. This can lock in
nutrients of food andkeep food fresh for
longer.
 Press the middle part of
button for 3 seconds toactivate the super
freezefunction. The light
will turn on.

Super freeze will automatically

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switch offafter 52 hours.
 When super freeze function is on
you can switch offsuper freeze function
bypressing the middle part of
button and the freezertemperature
setting willrevert back to the previous
setting.

4. Holiday

If you are going tobe away
for a longperiod of time, you

can activate this function
bypressing the middle part of
button for 3 secondsuntil
the light comes on.
When the holiday function is activated,
the temperatureof the
refrigeratorautomatically switched to15℃
to minimize theenergy
consumption.Important! Do not store
anyfood in the fridge during thistime.
When holiday function is on,you can
switch it off bypressing the middle part
ofbutton. The fridgetemperature setting
willrevert back to the previoussetting.

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Using your appliance

Your appliance has the accessories as shown in Description of the”Appliance . This

section has instructions on how you can use them. We recommend that you read through

carefully before using the appliance

Door rack

It is suitable for the storageof canned

liquid,bottled drinks and packedfood, etc.

Do not place too many heavy things in

theracks.

Shelf in Refrigeratorchamber

1.There are shelves inrefrigerator

chamber, andthey can be taken out to

becleaned.

2.The crisper is suitable for storage of

vegetables and fruit, etc.

To remove, pull the crisper out in level,

Secondly tip up it then you can take out

the crisper.

According to the opposite sequence you

can position the crisper rightly.

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Freezer chamber

The freezer chamber is suitable for

storage of foods required to be frozen,

such as meat, ice.

Caution! Never close the freezer door

while the drawers, installation bracket, ice

tray are extended. It maydamage the unit.

Ensure that drink bottles are not left in the

freezer for a longer time than needed as

freezing liquid may cause the bottle to

break.

Twistable ice tray

Twistable ice tray produce and store

abundant ice cubes.

1.Pull out the twistable ice tray from the

installation bracket.

2.Fill with drinking water below the

maximum level mark.

3.Place the filled ice tray back to bracket.

4. Wait for around 3 hours, twist the knobs

clockwise and the ice will drop into the ice

box below.

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Cleaning and care

For hygienic reasons the appliance

(including exterior and interior accessories)

should be cleaned regularly (at least every

two months.

Warning!

The appliance must not be connected to

the mains during cleaning as there is a

danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning,

switch the appliance off and remove the

plug from the main socket.

Exterior cleaning

Wipe the control panel with a clean, soft

cloth.

Spray water onto the cleaning cloth

instead of spraying directly on the

surface of the appliance. This helps

ensure an even distribution of moisture to

the surface.

Clean the doors, handles and cabinet

surfaces with a mild detergent and then

wiped dry with a soft cloth.

of the appliance and may cause fire.

Interior cleaning

You should clean the appliance interior

regularly. It will be easier to clean when

food stocks are low. Wipe the inside of the

fridge freezer with a weak solution of

bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse with

warm water using a wrung-out sponge or

cloth. Wipe completely dry before

replacing the shelves and baskets.

Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable

parts before putting them back into place.

Caution!

Don’t use sharp objects as they are likely

to scratch the surface.

Don’t use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox,

ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers or

organic solvent such as Benzene for

cleaning. They may damage the surface

Although this appliance

automaticallydefrosts, a layer of frost may

occur onthe freezer compartment’s

interiorwalls if the freezer door is

openedfrequently or kept open too long. If

thefrost is too thick, choose a time

whenthe freezer is nearly empty

andproceed as follow:

1. Remove existing food andaccessories

baskets, unplug theappliance from the

main power and leave the doors open.

Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate

theprocess.

2. When defrosting is complete,clean your

freezer as describedabove.

Caution!

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Do not use sharp objects to removefrost

from the freezer compartment.Only after

the interior is completelydry should the

appliance be switchedback on and

plugged back into the main socket.

Door seals cleaning

Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky

food and drinks can cause seals to stick to

the cabinet and tear when you open the

door. Wash seal with a mild detergent and

warm water. Rinse and dry it thoroughly

after cleaning.

Caution! Only after the door seals are

completely dry should the appliance be

powered on

Replacing the LED light:

Warning:

The LED lightshould be replaced by a

competentperson. If the LED light is

damaged,contact the customer helpline

forassistance. To replace the LED light,

the below steps can be followed:

1. Unplug your appliance.

2. Remove light cover bypushing up

andout.

3. Hold the LED cover withone hand and

pull it with theother hand while pressing

the connector latch.

4. Replace LED light andsnap it correctly

in place.

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Helpful hints and tips

Energy saving tips

We recommend that you follow the tips

below to save energy.

Try to avoid keeping the door open for

long periods in order to conserve energy.

Ensure the appliance is away from any

sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric

oven or cooker etc)

Don‘t set the temperature colder than

necessary.

Don’t store warm food or evaporating

liquid in the appliance.

Place the appliance in a well ventilated,

humidity free, room. Please refer to

Installing your new appliance chapter.

If the diagram shows the correct

combination for the drawers, crisper and

shelves, do not adjust the combination as

this is designed to be the most energy

efficient configuration.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

Do not place hot food directly into the

refrigerator or freezer, the internal

temperature will increase resulting in the

compressor having to work harder and will

consume more energy.

Do cover or wrap the food

has a strong flavour.

Place food properly so that air can

circulate freely around it.

Hints for refrigeration

Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food:

wrap and place on the glass shelf above

the vegetable drawer. Always follow food

storage times and use by dates suggested

by manufacturers.

Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.:

They should be covered and may be

，

particularly if it

placed on any shelf.

Fruit and vegetables:

They should be stored in the

specialdrawer provided.

Butter and cheese:

Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic

film wrap.

Milk bottles:

Should have a lid and be stored in the

door racks.

Hints for freezing

When first starting-up or after a period

out of use, let the appliance run at least 2

hours on the higher settings before putting

food in the compartment.

Prepare food in small portions to enable

it to be rapidly and completely frozen and

to make it possible to subsequently thaw

only the quantity required.

Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or

polyethylene food wraps which are airtight,

，

Do not allow fresh

touch the food which is already frozen to

avoid temperature rise of the latter.

Iced products，if consumed immediately

after removal from the freezer

compartment, will probably cause frost

burns to the skin.

It is recommended to label and date each

frozen package in order to keep track of

the storage time.

Hints for the storage of frozen food

Ensure that frozen food has been stored

correctly by the food retailer

Once defrosted, food will deteriorate

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rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not

exceed the storage period indicated by the

unfrozen food to

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food manufacturer.

Switching off your appliance

If the appliance needs to be switched off

for an extended period, the following steps

should be taken prevent mould on

theappliance.

1. Remove all food.

2. Remove the power plug from the main

socket.

3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.

4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged

open slightly to allow air to circulate.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not

functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service,

please see below.

Warning! Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have

made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service

engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.

Problem Possible cause & Solution

Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet

properly.

Check whether the “Power” function is on by pressing the

Appliance is not working

correctly

“power” button for 1 second.

Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, replace if

necessary.

It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the defrost

cycle, or for a short time after the appliance is switched on to

protect the compressor.

Odours from the

compartments

Noise from the appliance

The motor runs

continuously

The interior may need to be cleaned

Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.

The sounds below are quite normal:

Compressor running noises.

Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the

freezercompartment or other compartments.

Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.

Popping noise during automatic defrosting.

Clicking noise before the compressor starts.

Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may

need you to check and take action:

The cabinet is not level.

The back of appliance touches the wall.

Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.

It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will

need to run more when in following circumstances:

Temperature setting is set colder than necessary

Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored within

the appliance.

The temperature outside the appliance is too high.

Doors are kept open too long or too often.

After your installing the appliance or it has been switched off

for a long time.

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A layer of frost occurs in

the compartment

Temperature inside is

too warm

Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure

food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient ventilation.

Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the frost, please

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refer to the

You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or

the doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the appliance is

located with insufficient clearance at the sides, back and top

Cleaning and Care” chapter.

Temperature inside is

too cold

Doors can’t be closed

easily

Increase the temperature by following the “Display Controls”

chapter.

Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by

10-15mm to allow the doors to self-close, or if something inside

is preventing the doors from closing.

Disposal of the appliance

It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste.

Packaging materials

Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging into

a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.

Before disposal of the appliance

1. Pull out the main plug from the main socket.

2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the main plug

Warning! Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and

gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition.

Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.

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Correct Disposal of this product

This symbol on the product or in its packing indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the
appropriate waste collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by the inappropriate waste handling
of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this
product, please contact your local council your household waste disposal
service, or the shop where you purchased the product.