Hisense RB468N4BC2, RB403N4AC2, RB403N4DC1 User's Operation Manual

RB468N4BC2
RB403N4AC2
RB403N4DC1

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This appliance is produced in accordance with the following EU guidelines:

2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2009/125/EC, EC.643/2009 and 2002/96/EC

For your safety and correct
usage, before installing and
first using the appliance,
read this user m anual
carefully, including its hints
and warnings.
To avoid un n ec ess ary
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
responsible for damages

caused by omission.

Safety for children and others
who are vulnerable

This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8
years and above, and
per s o n s with r e d uced
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 should not be
carried out by children
without supervision.
Keep all packaging away
from children as there is risk
of suffocation.

Safety and warning information Contents

Contents

Safety and warning information_ _ _ _2

Installing your new appliance_ _ _ _ _7

Description of the appliance_ _ _ _ _12

Display controls_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14
Using your appliance_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _16

Helpful hints and tips_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _18
Cleaning and care_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _19
Troubleshooting_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _20
Disposal of the appliance_ _ _ _ _ _22

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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 from
suffering an electric
shock

or

from closing
themselves inside.
If this appliance, featuring a
magnetic door seals, is to
replace an older appliance
having a spring lock (latch)
on the door or lid, please
make the sp r i ng lock
unusable before you
discard the old appliance.
This will reduce the risk
of trapping children or
animals inside.

General safety

WARNING his — T

appliance is designed
to be used in domestic
households and not intended
for use in retail or
commercial environments.

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
any 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
c o m p a r t m e n t s o f t h e
appliance, unless they are
of the type recommended
by the manufacturer.
WARNING The —
refrigerant and insulation
are flammable.

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When disposing of the
appliance, do so only at
an a u t h o r i z e d w a s t e
disposal center. Do not
expose to flame.

Electrical safety

1.The power cord must not
be lengthened.

2.Make sure that the

power plug is not crushed

Refrigerant

or damaged. A crushed or
The refrigerant isobutene
(R600a) is contained within
the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance. This is a natural
gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility,
wh i c h is never t he l e ss
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
is damaged:

-Avoid naked 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.

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
appli ance w i t h o u t the
interior lighting lamp cover.

7.

The fridge should only be
supplied with single phase
alternating current of 220 ~
240V / 50Hz . If the supply
fluctuates outside this range
an automatic A.C. voltage
regulator

of

more than 350W
should be used. The fridge
should be plugged into an
adequately earthed supply

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Daily use

Do not store flammable
gas

or

liquids

in

the
appliance, there is a risk of
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
instructions.
The manufactures storage
recommendations should be
strictly adhered to. Refer to
relevant instructions for
storage.
Do not place carbonated
or fizzy drinks

in

the
freezer 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 burni ng candles,
lamps and other items
with naked flames away
from the appliance

The appliance is only
intended for keeping food a n
d/or beverages for normal
household consumption a s
explained in this instruction
booklet
The appliance is heavy.
Care should

be

taken
when moving it.
Do not remove nor touch
items

from the freezer
compartment if your 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.

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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 p e r formi ng
maintenance, switch off
the applianc e and
disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance
with metal objects, steam
cleaners, ether eal oils,
organic solvents or abrasive
cleansers.
Do not use sharp objects to
remove frost from the
appliance. Use a plastic
scraper.

Installation Important!

For

electrica l

connection
carefully, follow the
instructions

given in this
manual.
Unpack the appliance and
check for damage. Do not
connect the appliance if it
is damaged. Report
possible damage
immediately to

your
retailer. In this case,
please retain packing.

It is advisable to wait at
least four

hours

before
connecting the appliance to
avoid damaging the
compressor.
Adequate air circulation
should be provided
around the appliance. To
achieve sufficient
ventilation. Please follow
the instructions relevant
to installation.
Wherever possible the back
of the product should not be
too close to flammable
materials as some
components are hot in
normal operation.
The appliance must not be
locate close to radiators or
cookers.
Make sure that the mains
plug is accessible following
installation of the appliance.

Service

This product

must

be
serviced by an authorized
Service Center or Service
Agent, and only genuine
spare parts must be used

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Installing your new appliance

Ventilation of appliance

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Before using the appliance for the first
time, the following
tips.

please consider

In order to improve efficiency
of the cooling system and save

energy, it is necessary to maintain
good ventilation around the appliance

dissipation of heat. For this
reason, sufficient clear space should
be available around the refrigerator.

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 135° shown in
following diagrams.

to allow

as

Note:
This appliance performs well within

the climate class showed in the table
below.

75

100

100

100

75

100

100

100

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

Leveling of appliance
For sufficient leveling and air
circulating in the lower rear section of
the appliance, 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 about 10mm.

Climate class

Ambient temperature

SN

N

ST

T

+10C to +32C

+16C to +32C

+16C to +38C

+16C to +43C

Stand your appliance in a dry place
to avoid high moisture.
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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≤10mm

Installing the door handles
For the convenience of transportation,
the door handles are separately
provided in a plastic bag, you can
install the door handles as follows.

1. Lever screw covers on the left
side of the door, and then put them
back to the plastic bag.

2. Match the handle on the left side of
the door, keeping
screw holes in the handle and the
door in a line, as the picture shows.

out

in

the center of the

3. Fix the handle with the special
screws provided in the plasti c
bag. install the handle covers.Then

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Reversing the door
The side at which the door opens can
be changed, from the right side (as
supplied) to the left side, if .
Warning! When reversing the door, the
appliance must not be connected to
the mains. Ensure that the plug is
removed from the mains socket..
Tools you will need

required

8mm socket wrench

Cross-shaped screwdriver

8mm wrench

Thin-blade screwdriver

Note:

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 refrigerator upright. Open
the upper door to take out all door
racks (to avoid racks damaged) and
then close the door.

When required the refrigerator

can be tilted backwards

Door racks

2. part ① on top of the
refrigerator body from right side and
then part ③ and part ④ on
the upper door in the same way.

Remove

remove

③Upper cover of upper door

②Upper hinge cover (right)

①Upper cover

④Corner cover

3. Disconnect electrical connector①
as well as electrical connector② and
then part③. remove

1 2

3

3

2

1

Note: Please hold the upper door by
hand during step 4 to prevent door
dropping.

4. Remove the screws ① , loose
wire②, and remove par③.

Special flange self-tapping
screws

Earth wire

①

②

③

part

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part ② and put it back to
the plastic bag.

Remove in

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5. Remove the upper door and place it
on a smooth surface with its panel
upwards. Lever part①and part④ then
loose screws② , as shown in the
picture. Change handle③ to the right
side, then install screws②, part① and
part④ in turn. screws⑦ ,
detach part⑥ and part⑤ then install

part⑤and another part⑥(in the plastic
bag)to the left side with screws⑦.Put
part⑥ just detached back to plastic
bag.

,

Loosen

in

② Special self -tapping screws

③ Handle

① Handle cove rs

④ Screw hole co vers
⑤ Door holder
⑥ Stop block

⑦ Self-tappi ng screws

6. screws used to fix the
middle hinge and remove middle
hinge. Then remove the lower door.

Loosen

1 2

1

2

3

② Special self -tapping scre ws

③ Handle

① Handle cove rs

④ Screw hole co vers

⑤ Door holder
⑥ Stop block
⑦ Self-tapp ing screws

1

2

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

9. remove
part③ and then loose screws④ .
Remove part ② and part①.

Tilt refrigerator back and

10. Screw out lower hinge
the near hole site, and then

and mount washer.

pin and
move it to
tighten into place

② Front foot fixe d board

④ Self-tappin g screws

③ Adjustable bo ttom feet part

① Lower hinge part （right）

Note: washer m ay
stick to lower d oor.

washer

11. step 9,change part①to
left and part②to right and then fix them
with screws④. Finally install part③.

Referring to

9

7.
surface with its panel upwards.
Change the handle to the right side
according to step 5. Loosen
screws⑦，detach part⑥and part

⑤.Turn part⑤by 180 and then
install part⑤and part⑥to
corresponding position on left side
together with screws⑦.

Place the lower door on a smooth

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Lower hinge part (left)

Note: washer may
stick to lower door.

Washer

12. the lower door and adjust its
position to
upper hinge axis. Turn the middle hinge
by 180, change the washer on the to
the upper side, adjust the middle hinge
to the appropriate position and then
install it.

Fit

pin

locate the door onto the

13. Screw out The upper hinge , turn
the upper hinge over and fix on it.
Then place .

pin

pin

to one side for use later

14. Exchange wires both in the left and
right slots of refrigerator body.

15. Move the upper door to appropriate
position, adjust part① and upper door,
Move the connecting wire② in the slot
of upper door from right to left， and
then fix part①and wire② by screws③.
(Please hold upper door by hand when
installing)

16. Connect electrical connector① in
accordance with step 3 and then install
part②(which is in the plastic bag).

②upper h inge co ver( left)

①

17.Reverse part① by 180°and install it
onto the right corner of upper door，
then mount part②. (both of which

in step 2)

were

removed

18. Take the reed switch out of the
coping block(part③ 6 in step 3)and
mount it on (which
is “R” in the plastic bag). Put
the coping block just removed back
to the plastic bag.

the additional block

marked

in

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connector② , and then install part③ .

Install part ① connect the wire

20. Open the upper door, mount door
racks and then

.

reposition the fridge for

use

Note:

.

Plese ensure the reed switch is
correctly located in the coping block

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Display controls

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1. Fridge

Press “Fri dge” to set frid ge
temperature between 2℃ and 8℃ as

needed control panel will display
corresponding values according to the
following sequence.

the

. The

Controlling the temperature
We recommend that when you start
your refrigerator for the first time, the
temperature for the refrigerator is set to
4 C and the freezer to -18C . If you want
to change the temperature, follow the
instructions below.
Caution! When you set a temperature,
you set an average temperature for the
w h o l e r e f r i g e r a t o r c a b i n e t .
Temperatures inside each compartment
may vary from the temperature values
displayed on the panel, depending on
how much food you store and where
you place . Ambient temperature may
also affect the actual temperature inside
the appliance.

it

Use your appliance according to the following control appliance has
the corresponding functions and modes as the control panels showed in the pictures
below. When the appliance is powered on for the first time, the backlighting of the
icons on display panel starts working. If no buttons have been pressed and the
doors are closed, the backlighting will turn off.

guidelines. Your

the

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2. Super Cool

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-16℃

-17℃

-18℃ -19℃

-20℃-21℃

-15℃

-24℃

-23℃

-22℃

-14℃

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3 seconds until the light comes on.
When the holiday function is activated,
the temperature of the refrigerator is

automatically switched to 15℃ to
minimize the energy consumption.
Important! Do not store any food in the
fridge during this time.

When the holiday function is on, you

can switch it off by pressing any button

of "Holiday", "Fridge" "Super Cool

button. The fridge temperature setting

will revert back to the previous setting.6.

6. Alarm

In case of alarm, Alarm icon will

and there will be buzzing sound.

Press Alarm key to clear alarm.

Alarm icon will turn off and

.

Door Alarm
When the door of fridge or freezer
is open for over 2 minutes, the door
alarm will sound. In case of door alarm,

buzzer will sound 3 times every

a n d wi ll s t op a l ar mi n g
automatically after 10 minutes.
To save energy, please avoid keeping
the door open for a long time when
using the appliance. The door alarm can
also be cleared by closing the fridge
door.
Temperature alarm

If freezer temperature is too high

due to power failure a temperature

alarm freezer

temperature setting displays --

.

In case of temperature alarm,
buzzer will sound constantly for 10
times and then stop automatically.

or

light

a

the The

the buzzing

will stop

the

the
mi nu t e

the

a

will sound and the

the

or

nothing

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Press "Super Freeze" button to activate
the super freeze function. The light will
come on.

Super freeze automatically switches
off after 26 hours and the freezer

temperature setting displays -24∩.
When super freeze function is on you
can switch off super freeze function by
pressing "Super Freeze" or "Freezer"

The "Super freeze" function will allow

a full freezer of unfrozen food to be
frozen in around 24 hours.

4. Super Freeze

3. Freezer

Press Freezer to set freezer

temperature between -14℃ and -24℃

as needed. control panel will

di sp l ay co r r e sp o nd in g v a lu e

according to the following sequence.

the

The

a

Press Super Cool button to activate

this function.The light will be illuminated.

Super cool automatically switches off

after 6 hours and the refrigerator

temperature setting displays 2C.

When super cool function is on you

can switch it off by pressing Super Cool

or Refrigerator button and the

refrigerator temperature setting will

revert back to the previous setting.

Super Cool can refrigerate
your food much faster,
keeping food fresh for a
longer period

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Super Freeze will quickly lower
the temperature within the freezer
so food will freeze vitamins and
fas t e r.T h i s c a n l ock in the

nutrients of fresh food and keep
food fresh longer.

If you are going to be away
for a long period of time, you
can activate this function by
pressing "Holiday" button for

15

button and the freezer temperature
setting will revert back to the previous
setting.

5. Holiday

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Using your appliance

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Your appliance is fitted with a number of accessories as shown in the
Description of appliance section. The following hints and tips suggest ways to

make the best use of these accessories and features.

Door rack

It is suitable for the storage of eggs,
canned liquid, bottled drinks and packed
food, etc. Do not place too many heavy
t h i n g s i n t h e r a c k s
The middle door shelf can be placed at
different heights according to your
requirements. Please take food out of
the shelf before lifting vertically to
reposition.

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Note: There are egg trays in the upper
shelf and bottle holder in the lower shelf.
Shelf in Refrigerator chamber
There are shelves in refrigerator

ch a mb e r, an d

.

the

th e se ar e ea s il y

removable to aid cleaning

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In case of temperature alarm, press

Alarm button for 3 seconds to check the

hig hest fre ezer tem perature. The

temperature value and Alarm icon will

simultaneously flash for 5 seconds.

This function may not be available (

on all models.)

Caution! When power is restored, it is

normal that the temperature alarm

appears, this can be cleared by pressing

Alarm".

Folded shelf

It is made up of fixed part and
flexible part.

It can be adjusted and folded to
achieve different storage as

. See the picture below:

a

volumes

required

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Note： If you want to spread out the
folded shelf, please press the outer

of the flexible part first

.

edge to bend the

shelf upwards

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Crisper cover
It is for controlling the temperature of
the crisper and avoiding the vegetable
losing moisture.

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Crisper

It is suitable for the storage of fruits and

.

My fresh choice
The temperature there can be set at

-2℃ ,0℃ and 3℃ to meet customers'
.

It can store various kinds of food
including cheese, meat, fish, fruits,
vegetables and other perishable food

temperature.

Note: Bottled or canned drinks should
not be stored .

Box

vegetables

to

requirements

at

a suitable

in this section

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Moisture 0 Cool

The temperature is

about 2-3℃ lower than that in the
refrigerator chamber.
It is used to store fish, meat and other
erodible food.
Note: When selecting the Super Freeze
function, ensure there is no bottled or

canned liquid

.
Freezer Drawer
It is used to store food which needs to

be frozen, including meat, fish, ice
cream, etc.

in this section

in this section

which could freeze and explode

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Water

the top line of
water

Integrated ice maker

It is used for making ice and storing ice
cubes.

It is a removable accessory which can
be taken out to save space. There is an
ice maker cover to keep the ice maker
clean.

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Note: If the ice maker is used for the
first time or has not been used for a
long time, please clean it before using.

Ice-making process.

1. Place the ice maker on a
level .

integrated

surface and remove the cover

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2. Pour water into the ice tray
as the

follow picture shows.

up to the

top water level indicator line

3. Place the ice maker in its original

position. When ice cubes form, you can
take out the ice cubes for direct use or
drop off the ice cubes into the ice storing
box for future use.

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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.

The diagram shows the c o r r e c t
combination for the drawers, crisper and
shelves. Do not adjust the combination as
this is designed to be the most energy
efficient configuration.

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Hints for fresh food refrigeration

Do not place hot food directly into
t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r , t h e i n t e r n a l
temperature will increase resulting in
the compressor having to work harder
and will consume more energy.

D o c o v e r o r w r a p t h e f o o d ，
particularly if it has a strong flavor.

Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.

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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
u s e b y d a t e s s u g g e s t e d b y
manufacturers.
Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.:
They should be covered and may be
placed on any shelf.

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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.

I c e d p r o d u c t s ， i f co n s u m e d
immediately after removal from the
freezer compartment, will probably cause
frost burns to the skin.

Do not allow fresh， unfrozen food to
touch the food which is already frozen to
avoid partially thawing the frozen food.

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Fruit and vegetables: They should
be stored in the special drawer
provided.

B u tte r a nd ch e es e : S hou l d be
wrapped inairtight foil or plastic film
wrap.

Milk bottles:
Should have a lid and be stored in the

door racks.

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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
rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do
not exceed the storage period indicated
by the food manufacturer.

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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
the appliance.

1. Remove all food.

2. Remove the power plug from the
mains socket.

3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.

4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged
open slightly to allow air to circulate.

Cleaning and care

For hygienic reasons the appliance
(i nc l u d in g e xt e ri or a n d i nt er i o r
acce s s o ries) s hould b e clea n e d
regularly at least every two months.
Caution! The appliance must not be
connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before
cleaning switch the appliance off and
remove the plug from the mains socket.

Exterior cleaning

-Wipe the digital panel and display 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.

To maintain good appearance of your
appliance, you should clean it regularly.

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
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.

Although this appliance automatically
defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on
the refrigerator's interior walls if the door
is opened frequently or kept opentoo
long. If the frost is too thick wait until
food stocks are low and proceed as
follows:

1.Remove existing food and accessories

baskets, unplug the appliance from the
mains power and leave the doors open.
Ventilat e the room thoroughly to
accelerate the thawing process.

2.When defrosting is completed, clean

your freezer as described above.

Caution! Don't use sharp objects to
remove frost from the refrigerator. Only
after the interior is completely dry should
the appliance be switched back on and
plugged back into the mains socket.

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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. You can carry out some easy
checks according to this section before calling for service.

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.

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.

Door seal cleaning

Warning: The LED light should
not be replaced by the user. If the
LED light is faulty, contact the
customer helpline for
assistance. To replace the LED
light, the following steps can be
used:

1.Unplug your appliance.

2.Remove light cover by pushing up
and out.

3.Hold the LED cover with one hand
and pull it with the other hand while
pressing the connector latch.

Replacing the LED light

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Appliance is not
working correctly

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Problem

Odours from the
compartments

Noise from the
appliance

The motor runs
continuously

A layer of frost
occurs in the
compartment

Temperature inside
is too warm

Possible cause & Solution

Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power
outlet properly.

Check whether the Power funtion is on by pressing the
power button for 1 second.

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

The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the
chamber temperature to a colder level to solve this problem.

It is normal that the refrigerator is not operating during the
automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time after the
appliance is switched on to protect the compressor.

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 fridge

compartment 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
A 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.

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

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

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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 mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains 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.

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed
with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used
device, please use the return and collection systems or contact
the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take
this product for environmental safe recycling.

220-240V~, 50Hz, R600a ;

Hisense UK Ltd

For Service please call : 0844 346 0087

Unit 2 , Meadow Court , Millshaw ,

Leeds LS11 8LZ