hisense RB381N4WB1 Instruction manual

RB381N4WB1
RB381N4WC1

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Safety and warning information_ _ _ _ _ 2

Installing your new appliance_ _ _ _ _ _
Description of the appliance _ _ _ _ _ _

Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Using your appliance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:

2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU and 2009/125/EC and EC.643/2009

and 2002/96/EC

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For your safety and
correct usage, before
installing and first using
the appliance, read this
user manual carefully,
including its hints and
warnings.
To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it
is important to make sure
that all people using the
appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation
and safety features.
Save these instructions
and be sure that they
remain with the appliance
if it is moved or sold, so
that anyone, using it

throughout its life, will be
properly informed on
usage and safety notices.
For the safety of life and
property, keep the
precautions of these user's
instructions as the
manufacturer is not

Helpful and hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Cleaning and care _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Troubleshooting_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Disposal of the appliance_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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responsible for damages
caused by omission.

Safety for children and others
who are vulnerable people

This appliance can be
used by children aged
from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack
of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
Children shall not play
with the appliance.
Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children without
supervision.
Keep all packaging away
from children as there is
risk of suffocation.

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If you are discarding the
appliance, pull the plug
out of the socket, cut the
connection cable (as
close to the appliance as
you can) and remove the
door to prevent children
playing from suffering an
electric shock or from
closing themselves inside
it.
If this appliance, featuring
a magnetic door seals, is
to replace an older
appliance having a spring
lock (latch) on the door or
lid, be sure to make the
spring lock unusable
before you discard the old
appliance. This will
prevent it from becoming
a death trap for a child.

General safety

WARNING - This
appliance is intended

to be used in household
and similar applications
such as

-staff kitchen areas in
shops, offices and other
working environments;

-farm houses and by
clients in hotels, motels
and other residential type
environments;

-bed and breakfast type
environments;

-catering and similar non­retail applications
WARNING - Do not store
explosive substances
such as aerosol cans with
a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
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.
WARNING - Keep
ventilation openings, in
the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
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 - The
refrigerant and insulation

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blowing gas are
flammable.
When disposing of the
appliance, do so only at
an authorized waste
disposal centre. Do not
expose to flame.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutene
(R600a) is contained
within the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance, a
natural gas with a high
level of environmental
compatibility, which is
nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and
installation of the
appliance, ensure that
none of the components
of the refrigerant circuit
becomes damaged.
The refrigerant (R600a) is
flammable.

Caution:risk of fire

If the refrigerant circuit
should be damaged:

-Avoid opening flames
and sources of ignition.

-Thoroughly ventilate the
room in which the
appliance is situated.
It is dangerous to alter
the specifications or
modify this product in any
way.

Any damage to the cord
may cause a shortcircuit,
fire, and/or electric shock.

Electrical safety

1.The power cord must
not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the
power plug is not crushed
or damaged. A crushed or
damaged power plug may
overheat and cause a
fire.

3. Make sure that you can
access the main plug of
the appliance.

4. Do not pull the main
cable.

5. If the power plug
socket is loose, do not
insert the power plug.
There is a risk of electric
shock or fire.

6.You must not operate
the appliance without the
interior lighting lamp
cover.

7.The fridge is only
applied with power supply
of single phase
alternating current of
220~240V/50Hz. If
fluctuation of voltage in
the district of user is so
large that the voltage
exceeds the above
scope, for safety sake, be

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sure to apply A.C.
Automatic voltage
regulator of more than
350W to the fridge. The
fridge must employ a
special power socket
instead of common one
with other electric
appliances. Its plug must
match the socket with
ground wire.

Daily use

Do not store flammable
gass or liquids in the
appliance,There is a risk of
an explosion.
Do not operate any
electrical appliances in the
appliance(e.g.electric ice
cream makers,mixers
etc.).
When unplugging always
pull the plug from the
mains socket,do not pull
on the cable.
Do not place hot items
near the plastic
components of this
appliance.
Do not place food products
directly against the air
outlet on the rear wall.
Store pre-packed frozen
food in accordance with the
frozen food manufacture’s
instructions.
The appliances

manufactures storage
recommendations
should be strictly adhered
to.Refer to relevant
instructions for storage.
Do not place carbonated
or fizzy drinks in the
freeze compartment as it
creates pressure on the
container, which may
cause it to explode,
resulting in damage to the
appliance.
Frozen food can cause
frost burns if consumed
straight from the freezer
compartment.
Do not place the
appliance in direct
sunlight.
Keep burning candles,
lamps and other items
with naked flames away
from the appliance so that
do not set the appliance
on fire.
The appliance is intended
for keeping food stuff
and/or beverages in
normal household as
explained in this
instruction booklet The
appliance is heavy.Care
should be taken when
moving it.
Do not remove or touch
items from the freezer
compartment if your

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hands are damp/wet,as
this could cause skin
abrasions or frost/freezer
burns.
Never use the base,
drawers, doors etc. to
stand on or as supports.
Frozen food must not be
refrozen once it has been
thawed out.
Do not consume ice
popsicles or ice cubes
straight from the freezer
as this can cause freezer
burn to the mouth and
lips.
To avoid items falling and
causing injury or damage
to the appliance, do not
overload the door racks
or put too much food in
the crisper drawers.

caution!
Care and cleaning

Before maintenance,
switch off the appliance
and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains
socket.
Do not clean the
appliance with metal
objects, steam cleaner,
ethereal oils, organic
solvents or abrasive
cleansers.
Do not use sharp objects
to remove frost from the

appliance. Use a plastic
scraper.

Installation Important!

For electrical connection
carefully, follow the
instructions given in this
manual.
Unpack the appliance and
check if there are
damages on it. Do not
connect the appliance if it
is damaged. Report
possible damages
immediately to the place
you bought it. In this case
retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at
least four hours before
connecting the appliance
to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
Adequate air circulation
should be around the
appliance, lacking this
leads to overheating. To
achieve sufficient
ventilation, follow the
instructions relevant to
installation.
Wherever possible the
back of the product
should not be close to a
wall to avoid touching or
catching warm parts
(compressor, condenser)
to prevent the risk of a
fire, follow the instructions

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relevant to installation.
The appliance must not
be locate close to
radiators or cookers.
Make sure that the mains
plug is accessible after
the installation of the
appliance.

Service

Any electrical work
required to do the
servicing of the appliance
should be carried out by
qualified electrician or
competent person.
This product must be
serviced by an authorized
Service Center, and only
genuine spare parts must
be used.

1)If the appliance is Frost
Free.

2)If the appliance
contains freezer
compartment.

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Installing your new appliance

Before using the appliance
for the first time, you should
review the following tips.

Ventilation of appliance

In order to improve
efficiency of the cooling
system and save energy, it
is necessary to maintain

Note:

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This appliance performs

well within the climate class
from SN to T showed in the
table below.

It may not work properly if
left at a temperature above
or below the indicated
range for a long period.

good ventilation around the
appliance. For this reason,
sufficient clear space
should be available around
the refrigerator.

Climate class

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Ambient temperature

It is advisable for there to
be at least 75mm of space
from the back to the wall, at
least 100mm from its top,at
last 100mm from its side to
the wall and a clear space
in front to allow the doors to
open 130°. Please see the
following diagrams.

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

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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.
Leveling of appliance

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For sufficient leveling and

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air circulating in the lower
rear section of the
appliance, the bottom feet
may need to be adjusted.
You can adjust them
manually using a suitable
spanner.

+10°C to +32°C

+16°C to +32°C

+16°C to +38°C

+16°C to +43°C

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