hisense RB419N4WC1 Instruction manual

RB419N4WC1

Contents

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Brief introduction……………………….2
Important safety instructions…………2
Installing your new appliance………...4
Description of the appliance………….9
Display controls……………………...10

CE notice

This product has been determined to be in compliance with the Low Voltage
Directive(2006/95/EC),the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/108/EC)and
the Eco-Design Directive(2009/125/EC) implemented by Regulation(EC) No
643/2009 of the European Union

Using your appliance…………………12
Helpful hints and tips……………… 15
Cleaning and care……………………16
Troubleshooting………………………17
Disposal of the appliance……………18

Brief introduction

Thank you for your choosing our
products. We are sure you will find
your new appliance 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.
Please ensure that all people using

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this appliance are familiar with its
operations and safety features. It is
important that you install the appliance
correctly and pay attention to the safety
instructions carefully.
We recommend that you keep this

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user's manual with the appliance for
future reference and retain it to any
future users

This appliance is intended to be used

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in household and similar applications
such as:

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

-Farmhouses by clients in hotels,

motels and other residential types of
environment;

-Bed and breakfast type of

environments.

-Catering and similar non-retail

applications.
If you feel that the appliance is not

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operating correctly, please check the
Troubleshooting page for assistance. If
still in doubt contact the customer
service help line for assistance or to
arrange a call out by an authorized
service engineer.

Important safety instructions

General safety and daily use

It is important to use your
appliance safely. We

recommend that you follow the
guidelines below.

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Store any food in accordance with the
storage instructions from the
manufacturer.

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Don't try to repair the appliance
yourself. It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or modify this product in
any way. Any damage to the cord may

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cause 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.
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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Do not consume ice popsicles or ice
cubes straight from the freezer as this
can cause freezer burn to the mouth
and lips.

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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.

Warning

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Do not use mechanical devices or

other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.

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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances

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inside the food storage compartments
of the appliance,unless they are of the
type recommended by the
manufacturer.

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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.
Keep ventilation openings, in the

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appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.

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

Safety for children and infirm persons

This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or a
lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

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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 very hot 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.

Safety about electricity

To avoid the risks that are
always present when using an
electric appliance, we recommend that
you pay more attention to the
instructions about electricity below.

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Unpack the appliance 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
220~240V/50Hz. 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 mains plug must be accessible
when the appliance is installed.

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This appliance must be earthed.

-This appliance is fitted with a fused
plug in accordance with local
standard. The fused plug should be
suitable for use in all houses fitted
with sockets in accordance with
current specifications.

-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

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doubt contact a qualified, registered
electrician.

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Do not use extension cords or
multiple sockets which could cause
overloading of wiring circuits and could
cause a fire.
Always plug your appliance into its
own 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 mains 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 mains 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 light 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 spares 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.
Do not look direct into the LED light
located in the refrigerator compartment
with optical instruments to avoid eye
injuries. 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) 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

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Don’t store products which contain

flammable propellants(e.g. spray cans
) or explosive substances in the
appliance.

Should the refrigerant circuit be
damaged:

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Avoid opening flames(candles, lamps

etc.) and sources of ignition.

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Thoroughly ventilate the room in

which the appliance is situated.

Installing your new appliance

Before using the appliance for the first
time, you should be informed of the
following tips.

Ventilation of appliance

In order to improve efficiency
of the cooling system and save

top,at last 100mm from its side to the
wall and a clear space in front to allow
the doors to open 135°. As shown in
following diagrams.

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energy, it is necessary to maintain
good ventilation around the appliance
for the dissipation of heat. For this
reason, sufficient clear space should

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be available around the refrigerator.
Suggest :It is advisable for there to be
at least 75mm of space from the back
to the wall, at least 100mm from its

Note:

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This appliance performs well within

the climate class showed in the table
below.

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100

100

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≤10mm

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

Climate class

SN

N

ST

T

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Stand your appliance in a dry place to

Ambient temperature

+10°C to +32°C

+16°C to +32°C

+16°C to +38°C

+16°C to +43°C

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.

Leveling of appliance

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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.

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To allow the doors to self-close, tilt
the top backwards by about 10mm.

3. Fix the handle with the special
screws provided in the plastic bag. And
then install the handle covers.

Reversing the door

The side at which the door opens can
be changed, from the right side (as
supplied) to the left side, if the
installation site requires.
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

8mm socket wrench

Cross-shaped screwdriver

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 axes of screw holes
in the handle and the door in a line, as

the picture shows.

Thin-blade screwdriver

8mm wrench

Note: Before you start 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 refrigerator upright.
Open the upper door to take out all
door racks (to avoid racks damaged)
and then close

the door.

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Door racks

2. Open part ① on top of the
refrigerator body from right side and
then take down part ③ and part ④ on
the upper door in the same way. Take
down part ② and put it back to the
plastic bag.

①Upper cover
②Upper hinge cover (right)

③Upper cover of upper door
④Corner cove r

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

①

Special flange self-tapping
screws

part

②

Earth wire

③

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

5. Remove the upper door and place it
on a smooth surface with its panel
upwards. Lever part①and part④ then

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loose screws② , as shown in the
picture. Change handle③ to the right
side, then install screws②, part① and
part④ in turn. Loose screws⑦, detach
part⑥ and part⑤ then install part⑤

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

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① Handle cove rs
② Special self -tapping sc rews
③ Handle
④ Screw hole co vers
⑤ Door holder
⑥ Stop block
⑦ Self-tappi ng screws

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3. Disconnect electrical connector①as
well as electrical connector② and then
take down part③.

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