Hisense RL462N4EC1 User's Operation Manual

RL462N4EC1

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Safety and warning info

rmation.........2

Using your appliance.......................13

Installing your new appliance

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.....................16 Helpful hints and tips

Description of the appliance

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.........16 Cleaning and care................

Display controls.................................12

Troubleshooting.. .........................18

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 w ith 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 informationContents

Contents

Disposal of the appliance..............20

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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 hel e s s
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
appl i 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
manufacture’s 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 burning 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 f orm i n g
maintenance, switch off
the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance
with metal objects, steam
cleaners, eth ere al 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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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 energy, it is necessary to
maintain good ventilation around the
appliance for the dissipation of heat.
For this reason, sufficient clear space
shou l d be availab l e aroun d 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 top,
at least 50mm from its side to the wall
and a clear space in front to allow the
doors to open 135°. As shown in follow
diagrams.

Note:

Th i s a p pl ia n ce p e rf o r m s w e ll
within the climate class showed in
the table below.

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

Climate class

Ambient temperature

SN

N

ST

T

+10°C to +32°C

+16°C to +32°C

+16°C to +38°C

+16°C to +43°C

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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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Leveling of appliance

For sufficient leve ling 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.

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

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

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Note:Install the handle cover as the
follow fig u r e s h o w s : b u t t o n t h e
buckle firstly , and then close the
cover from the inside until you hear
the sound of "popping" .

≥ 100mm

1855mm

≥ 75mm

≥ 50mm ≥ 50mm

712mm

1220mm

1025mm

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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 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

8mm wrench

Thin-blade screwdriver

Note : Before you start lay t he
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 door to take out all door
racks (to avoid racks damaged) and
then close the door.

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

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③Upper cover of upper door

②Upper hinge cover (right)

①Upper cover

④Corner cove r

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2

3. Disconnect electrical connector① as
well as electrical connector② and then
take down part③.

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2

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4. Remove the screws ① , loose
wire②, and remove part③.

buckle

Door racks

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Special flange
self-tapping screws

Earth wire

①

②

③

Upper hinge part

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

5. Remove the door and place it on a
smooth surface with its panel upwards.
Lever part① and part④ ,then loose
screws② , as shown in the picture.
Change handle③to the right side, then
install screws② , part① and part④ in
turn. Loose screws⑦ , detach part⑥

and part⑤, turn part ⑥over and then
install part⑤ and part⑥ to the left side
with screws⑦.

Note 2: Install the handle cover as
the follow figure shows :button the
buckle firstly , and then close the
cover from the inside until you hear
the sound of "popping" .

Note 1 :Remove the handle cover as
the follow figure shows :bend the
upper wing and take the upper
buckle apart from the handle, and
so as the other side, after that
take down the handle cover.

buckle

buckle

6. Place refrigerator flatwise, remove
part③ and then loose screws④ .
Remove part ② and part①.

Note: washer m ay
stick to door.

washer

② Front foot fixe d board

④ Self-tappin g screws

③ Adjustable bo ttom feet part

① Lower hinge pa rt（right）

7. Screw out lower hinge, change it to
the near hole site, and then screw up
and mount washer.

8.Just remount to the step 6,change
part①to left and part②to right and then
fix them with screws④ . Finally install
part③.

Lower hinge part (left)

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2

3

② Special self-tapping sc rews
③ Handle

① Handle cove rs

④ Screw hole co vers
⑤ Door holder
⑥ Stop block

⑦ Self-tapping screws

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2

3

4

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Note:
If the model is fitted with 'easy open'
handles,
please note the following.

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①

②

③

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

②upper h ing e co ver (left )

①

13.Reverse part① by 180°and install it
onto the right corner of the door， then
mount part②. (both of which are taken
down in step 2)

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2

14. Take the reed switch out of the
coping block(part③in step 3)and mount
it on another block for use (which is
with mark “R” in the plastic bag). Put
the coping block just removed back to
the plastic bag.

15. ,
connector② , and then install part③ .

Install part ① connect the wire

16. Open the door, mount door racks
and then close it.

Note： Be sure character side of
reed switch fits well with coping block.

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2

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9. Screw out the upper hinge axis, turn
the upper hinge over and fix axis on it.
Then place it at side for use.

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

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

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Description of the appliance

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RS-47 WL4 SI B/C LA1-0 02
RL462 N4E C1

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Display controls

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Press “Fridge” to set fridge temperature
between 2℃ and 8℃ as needed, and
control panel will display corresponding
values according to the following
sequence.

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. 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 them. Ambient temperature
may also affect the actual temperature
inside the appliance.

Use your appliance according to the
following control regulations, your
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.

3. Holiday

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longer period.

Press” Super Cool” button to activate
this f u n c t i o n . The l i g h t will b e
illuminated.

Super cool automatically switches off
after 6 hours and the refrigerator
temperature setting displays 2°C.

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
yo u r fo o d mu c h fa ste r,
keeping food fresh for a

1. Fridge

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pressing "Holiday" button for 3 seconds
until the light comes on.

When t he h o l i d a y fu n c t i on i s
activated, the temperature of the
refrigerator is automatically switched
to"- " t o minim i z e the en e r gy
consumption and in this mode its
temperature is 15℃.
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" and "Super Cool”
button. The fridge temperature setting
will revert back to the previous setting.

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

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2. Super Cool

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4. Alarm

In case of alarm, “Alarm” icon
will be on and there will be

buzzing sound. Press “Alarm”
key to clear alarm and then “Alarm”
icon will turn off and stop buzzing.

Door Alarm

When the door is open for over 2
minutes, the door alarm will sound. In
case of door alarm, buzzer will sound 3
times every 1 min and will stop
alarmi n g a u t o matical l y af t e r 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 door.

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5. Power

If you want to clean the appliance or
stop usin g it, you can turn the
appliance off by pressing “Power”
button.

When the refrigerator is working,

you can switch the appliance off by
pr es si n g “ Po w e r ” b u t t o n f o r 5
seconds, m e a nwhile the display
panel will be turned off.

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6. hild LockC

You can press the “Child
L o c k ” b u t t o n i n c a s e
children touch the buttons,

When the child lock function is
activated, you can switch off this
function by pressing “Child Lock”
button for 3 seconds, meanwhile
“Child Lock” icon will be turned off.

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to avoid wrong set. When the Child
Lock function is activated, pressing
the other buttons would not work
except “Alarm” button.

When the appliance is unlocked,
you can activate the child l ock
function by pressing “Child Lock”
button for 3 seconds, meanwhile
“Child Lock” icon will be illuminated.

Important! Do not store any food in
the fridge during this time.

When the appliance is power off,
you can switch the appliance on by
pr es si n g “ Po w e r ” b u t t o n f o r 1
second, and the refrigerator returns
to the previous temperature setting.

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Using your appliance

Your appliance has the accessories
as the “Description of the appliance”
showed in general, with this part
instruction you can use it in the right
way.

It is suitable for the storage of eggs,
canned liquid, bottled drinks and
packed food, etc. Do not place too
many heavy things in the racks.

If you want to take down the racks to
clean them,please take food out of the
racks first.

Door rack

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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
chamber, and they can be taken out to
be cleaned.

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Water Dispenser

The water dispenser, located in the
fridge door, is for storing drinking
water. With this appliance you can
obtain chilled water easily without
opening the refrigerator.

Assembly And Removal

How to Assemble the Water Tank:

Be careful not to press on the
valve.
When you assemble water tank
on the door, be careful to install
certainly as the valve should be
inserted into the hole first .
The removal is the reve rse of
assembly.

You could fill water into it as steps
bellow:

1.Rotate the small lid anticlockwise ,
then remove the small lid.

2. Fill water into the water tank
through the hole on the large lid with
a k e t t l e o r a n y k in d o f o t h e r
containers.

Filling water

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2

3

Dispenser P ad

Valve

Wat er Tan k

Large l id

Small l id

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Crisper cover

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

Moisture fresh crisper

It is suitable for the storage of fruits
and vegetable.

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0℃ cool plus

The temperature there is about 2-4℃

lower than that in the refrigerator
chamber.

It is used to store fish, meat and

other erodible food.

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Warning!

The lock is defined as “child lock”.
Don't pus h th e dis p e n s er l ever
f o r w a r d s t r o n g l y , w h e n t h e
dispenser is on “LOCK” situation, it
may damage the mechanism.

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1. Put the water tank out of the door
c a r e f u l l y , a n d t h e n w a s h t h e
tank,cap cover,cover bucket, and
the valve lightly in water.

2. A f te r y ou h a ve s u cce s sf u lly
cleaned the appliance, you should
dry it by natural drying or using the
dryer.

3.You should clean the receiving
tan k with dry t owel regularly to
avoild overflowing.

Cleaning

Bef ore you dispe nse the water,
make sure the lock device is on
“UNLOCK” situation.

Unloc k

Humidity control sliding block

crisper cover

crisper

T h e c r i s p e r , m o u n t e d o n
telescopic extension slides, is for
storing vegetables and fruits. You
can adjust the humidity inside by

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Crisper and Humidity control

The sliding block on crisper cover
can slide to left or right and the air
hole become more or less relatively.
More air hole opening means less
humidity and less mean s mo r e
humidity.

We recommend that you store
vegetables with more humidity and
fruits less humidity.

Dispenser lev er

Suggested pos it io n

You should use the correct cups to
receive water underneath the water
dispenser.

Receiving Water

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When you remove the crisper, pull
them forward, then lift the crisper off
the slides. Remember to empty food
in the crisper firstly. Once you have
removed the drawers, ensure the
slides are pushed back fully.

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Warning!

Don't touch other par ts o f the

appliance when filling water, it may
cause the water leakage.

Caution!

Fill with water up to 3.0L (which is
suggested), and not above the
level. Otherwise, it may overflow
even when the is close.
Before you fill the drinking water
into the water tank, ensure that the
water tank is steady and in a correct
position.
Otherbeverage(milk,juice,
carbonated beverage etc) is not
suggestted to be used than potable
water. Especially beverage
including grain must not be used

(may result in failure) .
Hot water can not be filled into the

water tank directly.

cap cover

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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.

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If the diagram shows the correct
combination for the drawers, crisper
and shel ves, do not adjust t he
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 al
temperature will increase resulting
in the compressor having to work
har d er a n d wi l l co n sum e m o re
energy.

Do co v e r o r w r ap the fo 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

M e a t ( A l l T y p e s ) W r a p i n

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
placed on any shelf.

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

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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.

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Installing refrigerators in pairs

Your fridge can be installed with

freezer in pairs.

It can be installed by installation

parts supplied like this.

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Bottle holder

The bottle holder can be used to
fix the bottle. You can place it on the
middle or lower door rack and slide
to left or right as your prefer.

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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

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.

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

Replacing the LED light

Warning: The LED light must not be

replaced by the user! If the LED light is
damaged, contact the customer
helpline for assistance. To replace the
LED light, the below steps can be
followed:

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.

4. Replace LED light and snap it
correctly in place.

-Clean the doors, handles and cabinet
surfaces with a mild detergent and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.

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 open
too long. If the frost is too thick, choose
a time when the supply of food stocks
are low and proceed as follows:

-Remove existing food and accessories
baskets, unplug the appliance from
themains power and leave the doors
open. Ventilate the room thoroughly to
accelerate the thawing process.

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Cleaning and care

For hygienic reasons the appliance
(i n clu d ing e x ter i or a n d i n te r ior
accesso r i e s ) should be c l e a ned
regularly at least every two months.
Caution! The appliance must not be
connecte d to the m a ins d u r i n g
cleaning. Danger of electrical shock!
Before cleaning switch the appliance off
and remove the plug from the mains
socket.

Exterior cleaning

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

-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.

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Appliance is not
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Problem

Odours from the
compartments

Noise from the
appliance

The motor runs
continuously

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
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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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.

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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.

The water pan (located at the rear bottom of the
cabinet) may not be properly leveled, or the draining

spout （located underneath the top of the compressor
depot） m ay not be properly positioned to direct water

into this pan, or the water spout is blocked. You may
need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall to check
the pan and spout.

The LED light may be damaged. Refer to replace

LED lights in cleaning and care chapter.

The control system has disabled the lights due to the
door being kept open too long, close and reopens the
door to reactivate the lights.

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Temperature inside
is too cold

Doors can't be
closed easily

Water drips on the
floor

The light is not
working

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Temperature inside
is too warm

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.

A layer of frost
occurs in the
compartment

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 refer to cleaning and care chapter.

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.

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220-240V~, 50Hz, R600a ;

Hisense UK Ltd

For Service please call : 0844 346 0087

Unit 2 , Meadow Court , Millshaw ,

Leeds LS11 8LZ