Use and Care
Instructions For your new
HITACHI
Refrigerator-Freezer
MODEL
R-S37SVH R-S37SVS R-S37SVND
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SAFETY SUGGESTIONS .................... |
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................... |
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INSTALLATION .................................. |
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL ................ |
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HOW TO INSTALL AND ..................... |
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REMOVE PARTS |
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HOW TO USE AUTOMATIC ............... |
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ICE MAKER |
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WATER SUPPLY TANK ..................... |
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MAINTENANCE TIPS |
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FOOD STORAGE............................... |
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CLEANING / WHEN MOVING ........... |
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TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... |
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SERVICE CENTER ............................ |
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Thank you very much for buying this HITACHI product. Before using your HITACHI refrigerator, please read this operation manual to ensure that you gain the maximum benefit from your new refrigerator.
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•Plug in refrigerator to the proper wall outlet, properly fused according to its electrical ratings. An individual appliance circuit from fuse box is preferable.
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•Handle the power cord carefully.
A damaged power cord will cause troubles such as fire or a short circuit.
Do not let the power cord touch the hot parts at the back of the refrigerator. Do not wind or bundle the power cord, or it will overheat.
When you pull out the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp the plug and pull it straight forward. If you pull the cord, the cord and plug could be damaged.
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•In case of gas leak, ventilate the area by opening a window, etc. Do not touch the refrigerator or the power outlet.
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•When replacing the lamp bulb, unplug the refrigerator first to prevent electric shock.
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•Dust deposited on the power plug may cause fire. Wipe it off carefully.
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•When cleaning your refrigerator, do not splash water directly on the outer cabinet
or the interior. This may lead to rusting and deterioration of the electrical insulation.
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•Do not use flammable sprays such as lacquer and paint near the refrigerator, because there is a danger if it ignites.
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•Highly volatile and inflammable materials such as ether, petrol, propane gas, adhesive agents and pure alcohol, etc. are liable to explode. Do not store these.
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• Drugs, chemicals, research and experimental substances should not be stored in the refrigerator
Substances that require precise conditions for storage cannot be stored in a domestic refrigerator
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• Do not remodel this refrigerator. Also other than repair technicians, do not disassemble or repair it, which can result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
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• If any areas adjacent to electrical components have to be cleaned, unplug the refrigerator first to prevent electric shock, then wipe the area with a dry cloth.
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• Remove the door gaskets when disposing of the refrigerator It is dangerous if infants or young children get trapped inside. The door gaskets can be removed by pulling them.
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•Do not place heavy or easily broken objects on top of the refrigerator. Objects may fall when opening or closing the refrigerator, causing bodily injury.
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•Do not install this refrigerator in damp or wet location as the insulator will be faulty to cause leak. Furthermore, condensation may build up on the outside of the refrigerator.
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•Wait more than seven minutes to re-start the refrigerator after you stop it once.
(If you plug in the refrigerator immediately after you pull the plug, you may not be able to start the refrigerator. It only starts operation after 30 seconds if it is not cold yet.)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Air conditioning Solution (since it is flammable gas, you are required to be careful in the following matters)
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It is prohibited to use sharp articles, |
It is prohibited to place any articles |
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scrape on the refrigerator body. |
blank space please see on page 5) |
equipment in case of leakage of air |
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Because air conditioning solution is flammable |
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Should there is any leakage of air conditioning |
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gas and may leak from the refrigerator |
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solution, it may cause fire or explosion. |
the ventilating window and immediately |
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details of post sale service on overleaf) |
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION /= !
Your model may differ in some features from the picture model.
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•DOOR POCKET
For storage of bottles, canned foods, etc.
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•GLASS SHELVES
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•CONTROL PANEL
•FRESH ROOM
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For storage of fresh meat, fish, prawn and process foodstuff.
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•WATER TANK
•VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT
For storage of fresh vegetables and fruit.
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•FREEZER COMPARTMENT
For storage of ice creams and frozen foods, and for icemaking.
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•EGG POCKET
•WHEELS
DEFROSTING
•You never have to defrost either compartments. The frost on the evaporator, which is hidden in back of the freezer compartment, is melted away by the work of the defrosting heater automatically.
•The defrosted water drains into the evaporating pan and evaporates automatically.
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•Install refrigerator in convenient location away from extreme heat and cold.
This refrigerator is designed as a freestanding unit, so don’t set it built-in. Provide at least 10 cm (4 inches) at the top and rear, at least 5 cm (2 inches) at sides for proper air circulation.
•Level refrigerator so it rests solidly on the floor without rocking. The leveling legs are located at front corners. Turn clockwise to raise the corner, counterclockwise to lower it.
•Do not let the back of the refrigerator touch a sink, water splashes are liable to rust.
•Do not cover the cabinet sides by cloth to keep the heat radiating efficiency high.
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QUICK FREEZING
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•When the quick freeze button is pressed, the indicator lights and the quick freezing starts.
•To turn off this operation, press the button again. The indicator will go off.
•Put the food to be frozen in the upper freezer case in the freezing compartment.
Quick freezing is completed in about 2 hours. After completing this operation, the set returns to normal operation automatically.
If a power failure occurs during the quick freezing operation the quick freezing operation is released. After the power is recovered, press the button again. If the power plug is pulled out during the quick freezing operation, do the same thing.
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TEMPERATURE OF FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT
•Set the dial to “N” for normal use. If the temperature of the fresh food compartment is too warm or too cold, adjust the dial.
It is not necessary for you to re-adjust the dial after you find the proper setting.
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•If you turn the dial to “COLD” the temperature drops and to “WARM” the temperature rises.
•“COLD” position will lower the inside temperature 2 or 3°C and “WARM” position will raise the inside temperature 2 or 3°C.
TEMPERATURE OF FREEZER COMPARTMENT
•Set the dial to “N” for normal use. For most efficient use, adjust the dial according to freezer usage.
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•“COLD” position will lower the inside temperature 2 or 3°C and “WARM” position will raise the inside temperature 2 or 3°C.
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