Instruction Manual
Hitachi Refrigerator
No frost
For household use only
R-H300PD
R-H230PD
R-H270PD
R-H200PD
Contents
Preparation for use
Warning and caution for safety........
Preparations before use..................24
Installation................................. 4
Before Use................................ 4
Optimal Food Storage............... 4
Operation
Location of food storage...............
How to operation..........................
Temperature control.................
Freezer Compartment...............
Refrigerator Compartment.........
Maintenance
Cleaning...................................
Troubleshooting..............................
Service Center................................
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Thank you very much for purchasing the Hitachi refrigerator.
Before installation and usage,please read the user’s guide carefully
for the correct usage.
Maintenance work must only be carried out at workshop
by well-trained maintenance worker.
R600a
Refrigerant
Warnings and Caution for Safety
The following warnings and cautions are categorized by the level of possible
harm or damage that may occur from ignoring directions.
follow the warnings and cautions below and those given throughout this manual.
WARNING
CAUTION
■This refrigerator uses flammable refrigerants.
The symbol column below states the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
This symbol denotes the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
Do not install the refrigerator in a place exposed to rain.
This may impair electricity insulation and cause electric shock of fire.
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The symbols are shown as below clearly showing the significance of directions.
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WARNING
■ Ground this refrigerator to prevent electric shock
and noise interference. Always ground this
refrigerator and install earth leakage circuit breaker
when using it in places with high humidity or moisture.
(Please consult with a retailer or Hitachi Service Center.)
● This may also cause gas leakage because of pipe rust.
■ Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
■ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
● If you happen to damage the refrigerant pipe,
stay away from the refrigerator and avoid
using fire and electrical appliances.
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● And, open windows to ventilate and contact retailers or Hitachi Service Center.
■ 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.
Window open
■ Keep ventilation openings in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING
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CAUTION
■ Do not use door handles when carrying the refrigerator.
■ Never use the carrying handles to hang
up with a chain hoist or similar machines.
● Carry the refrigerator by at least 4 persons for safety reasons.
● Carry it with the doors facing upward.
■Before carrying the refrigerator:
1. Take out all food items and ice cubes.
2. Lay a protective sheet or cloth to protect the floor from damage
and catch remaining water spilled from the refrigerator.
3. With a large piece of old cloth underneath, tilt the refrigerator
backward to drain water.
4. Finally carry the refrigerator with the doors facing upward.
● Secure the doors well with adhesive tapes so they do not open.
● If transporting in a vehicle, do not load the refrigerator on
its side. This could damage the compressor.
When replacing lamps (LED) is required.
■ When replacing lamps (LED) is required. Please contact your dealer or Hitachi Service Center.
● For a floor that may be easily scratched,
lay a protective mat, etc. .
Such as old cloth
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