Hitachi R-V470PND8K, R-VG490P8M, R-VG470PND8, R-VG460P8M, R-V460P8M Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Hitachi Refrigerator

No frost

Model

R-V490P8M

R-VG490P8M

R-V480P8MS

R-VG480P8MS

R-V470PND8K

R-VG470PND8

R-V460P8M

R-VG460P8M

R-V450P8MS

R-VG450P8MS

R-V440PND8K

R-VG440PND8

R-V420P8M

R-VG420P8M

R-V410P8MS

R-VG410P8MS

R-V400PND8K

R-VG400PND8

Contents

Preparation for use

Warnings and Caution for Safety.......

Preparations before Use...................

Installation..................................

Before Use.................................

Optimal Food Storage................

Operation

Location of Food Storage..............

How to operation...........................

Temperature Control..................

Freezer Compartment................

Refrigerator Compartment.........

Maintenance

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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.

Cleaning.....................................

Troubleshooting...............................

Service Center.................................

For household use only

Refrigerant

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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

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This refrigerator uses flammable refrigerants.

The symbol column below states the precautions on flammable refrigerants.

This symbol denotes the precautions on flammable refrigerants.

yTo avoid harm to the user, other persons or damage to propert , please read and

The symbols are shown as below clearly showing the significance of directions.

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.)

Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable
power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

When positioning the appliance,
ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

● 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.

■ 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.

■ Ether, liquid propane gas, solvent, etc. which
volatile cannot be stored in this refrigerator.

● Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.

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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.

Window open

falling down, resulting in injury.

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WARNING

(Continuance)

Closing gas valve

CAUTION

■ Children shall not play with the appliance.

■ Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.

■ Keep ventilation openings in the

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

■ This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge

if they have been given supervision on or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.

■ Do not make an impact on the glass-made doors or shelves.

● They are made of tempered glass, however, an excess
impact may be result in breakage and is dangerous.

■ Do not use door handles when carrying the refrigerator.

■ Never use the carrying handles to hang

up with a chain hoist or similar machines.

■ Use the carrying handle when carrying the refrigerator.

● Hold the carrying handles only. If hold door handles, hands may slip and may cause injury.

● 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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