Hoover BHBF 172 UKT/N User Manual

Built-in Freezer - Fridge / User ManualEN

BHBF 172 UKT/N

Thank you for choosing this product.

This user manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to
assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance.

Please take the time to read this user manual before using your appliance and keep this
book for future reference.

Icon Type Meaning

WARNING Serious injury or death risk

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk

FIRE Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials

CAUTION Injury or property damage risk

IMPORTANT Operating the system correctly

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CONTENTS

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4

1.1 General Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................4

1.2 Installation warnings .......................................................................................................8

1.3 Electrical information (For UK type plug) ........................................................................8

1.4 During Usage..................................................................................................................9

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ............................................................. 11

2.1 Dimensions ...................................................................................................................12

3 USING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................................13

3.1 Information on the Frost Free Technology ....................................................................13

3.2 Display and Control Panel ............................................................................................13

3.3 Operating your Fridge Freezer .....................................................................................13

3.3.1 Temperature Set Button .............................................................................................13

3.3.2 Temperature Settings ................................................................................................13

3.3.3 Super Cooling Mode ..................................................................................................14

3.3.4 Alarm light ..................................................................................................................14

3.4 Temperature Adjustment Warnings...............................................................................14

3.5 Accessories ..................................................................................................................15

3.5.1 Ice Tray ......................................................................................................................15

3.5.2 The Freezer Box ........................................................................................................15

3.5.3 The Fresh Dial ...........................................................................................................15

4 FOOD STORAGE ............................................................................................ 16

4.1 Refrigerator Compartment ............................................................................................16

4.2 Freezer Compartment ..................................................................................................17

5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................18

5.1 Defrosting .....................................................................................................................18

6 SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING .................................................................19

6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning ....................................................................19

7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE ............................................... 20

8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY .......................................................................... 21

9 TECHNICAL DATA ..........................................................................................22

10 INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES ...................................................... 22

11 CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE ...............................................................23

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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 General Safety Warnings

Read this user manual carefully.

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the

appliance enclosure or in the 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 use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: When positioning the appliance,

ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket­outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.

WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting

from the instability of the appliance, it must be xed in

accordance with the instructions.

If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the cooler)
you should take care during transportation and
installation to prevent the cooler elements from being
damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and

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natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak
due to damage of the cooler elements, move your

fridge away from open ames or heat sources and

ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a
few minutes.

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not

damage the cooler gas circuit.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol

cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household

and domestic applications such as:

– staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other

working environments.

– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and

other residential type environments.
– bed and breakfast type environments;
– catering and similar non-retail applications.

• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service

agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid

a hazard.

• A specially grounded plug has been connected
to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug
should be used with a specially grounded socket
of 13 amperes. If there is no such socket in your
house, please have one installed by an authorised
electrician.

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• 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 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 shall not be made
by children without supervision.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not
expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance
of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old)
are not expected to use appliances, young children
(3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances
safely unless continuous supervision is given, older
children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can
use appliances safely after they have been given
appropriate supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are
not expected to use appliances safely unless
continuous supervision is given.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or

similar qualied persons, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes

exceeding 2000 m.

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To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause
a signicant increase of the temperature in the

compartments of the appliance.

• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems

• Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the

refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.

• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream
and making ice cubes.

• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not
suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long
periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.

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1.2 Installation warnings

Before using your fridge freezer for the rst

time, please pay attention to the following
points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge

freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

• The plug must be accessible after

installation.

• Your fridge freezer may have an odour

when it is operated for the rst time. This

is normal and the odour will fade when
your fridge freezer starts to cool.

• Before connecting your fridge freezer,

ensure that the information on the data
plate (voltage and connected load)
matches that of the mains electricity

supply. If in doubt, consult a qualied

electrician.

• Insert the plug into a socket with an

efcient ground connection. If the socket

has no ground contact or the plug does
not match, we recommend you consult a

qualied electrician for assistance.

• The appliance must be connected

with a properly installed fused socket.
The power supply (AC) and voltage at
the operating point must match with
the details on the name plate of the
appliance (the name plate is located on
the inside left of the appliance).

• We do not accept responsibility for any

damages that occur due to ungrounded
usage.

• Place your fridge freezer where it will not

be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your fridge freezer must never be used

outdoors or exposed to rain.

• Your appliance must be at least 50 cm

away from stoves, gas ovens and heater
cores, and at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens.

• If your fridge freezer is placed next to a

deep freezer, there must be at least 2
cm between them to prevent humidity
forming on the outer surface.

• Do not cover the body or top of fridge

freezer with lace. This will affect the
performance of your fridge freezer.

• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required
at the top of your appliance. Do not place
anything on top of your appliance.

• Do not place heavy items on the
appliance.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly before
use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).

• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all
parts with a solution of warm water and
a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. Then,
rinse with clean water and dry. Return all
parts to the fridge freezer after cleaning.

• The installation procedure into a kitchen
unit is given in the installation manual.
This product is intended to be used in
proper kitchen units only.

1.3 Electrical information

(For UK type plug)

Warning! This appliance must be

earthed.
The mains lead of this appliance has been

tted with a specially earthed plug.

Important: Do not use the
appliance without the fuse cover in position.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, it
must be replaced with a 13A fuse, ASTA
approved to BS1362.

The plug must be used with a specially
earthed socket of 13 amperes. If there is
no such socket in your house, please have
one installed by an authorised electrician.

The mains lead of this appliance has been

tted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug. To

change a fuse in this type of plug, follow
the steps below:

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1. Remove the fuse cover and fuse.

2. Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA
approved to BS 1362 type, into the fuse
cover.

3. Replace fuse cover.

1.4 During Usage

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to

the mains electricity supply using an
extension lead.

• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.

• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• Do not use plug adapter.

• This appliance is designed for use by

adults. Do not allow children to play with
the appliance or hang off the door.

• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet

hands. This may cause a short circuit or
electric shock.

• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the

ice-making compartment as they will
burst when the contents freeze.

• Do not place explosive or ammable

material in your fridge. Place drinks with
high alcohol content vertically in the
fridge compartment and make sure their
tops are tightly closed.

• When removing ice from the ice-making

compartment, do not touch it. Ice may

cause frost burns and/or cuts.

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet

hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes
immediately after they are removed from
the ice-making compartment.

• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This

may cause health issues such as food
poisoning.

Old and Out-of-order Fridges

• If your old fridge or freezer has a

lock, break or remove the lock before
discarding it, because children may
get trapped inside it and may cause an
accident.

• Old fridges and freezers contain

isolation material and refrigerant with
CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm
environment when you are discarding
your old fridges.

CE Declaration of conformity

We declare that our products meet the
applicable European Directives, Decisions
and Regulations and the requirements
listed in the standards referenced.

Guarantee

Minimum guarantee is: 2 years for EU
Countries, 3 years for Turkey, 1 year for
UK, 1 year for Russia, 3 years for Sweden,
2 years for Serbia, 5 years for Norway, 1
year for Morocco, 6 months

for Algeria, Tunisia no legal warranty
required.

Disposal of your old appliance

The symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product,

please contact your local city ofce, your

household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging and the Environment

Packaging materials protect
your machine from damage that
may occur during transportation.
The packaging materials are
environmentally friendly as they are
recyclable. The use of recycled material
reduces raw material consumption and
therefore decreases waste production.

Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual
carefully before installing and using your
appliance. We are not responsible for the
damage occurred due to misuse.

• Follow all instructions on your appliance
and instruction manual, and keep this
manual in a safe place to resolve the
problems that may occur in the future.

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• This appliance is produced to be used
in homes and it can only be used in
domestic environments and for the

specied purposes. It is not suitable for

commercial or common use. Such use
will cause the guarantee of the appliance
to be cancelled and our company will not
be responsible for any losses incurred.

• This appliance is produced to be used
in houses and it is only suitable for

cooling / storing foods. It is not suitable
for commercial or common use and/or

for storing substances except for food.
Our company is not responsible for any
losses incurred by inappropriate usage of
the appliance.

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2 DESCRIPTION OF THE

APPLIANCE

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A

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3

4

5

6

7

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B

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This presentation is only for

information about the parts of the
appliance. Parts may vary according to the
appliance model.

A) Refrigerator compartment
B) Freezer compartment

1) Control panel

2) Turbo fan *

3) Refrigerator shelves

4) Crisper cover

5) Crisper

6) Freezer upper ap / Drawer

7) Freezer drawers

8) Ice box tray

9) Freezer glass shelves

10) Bottle shelf

11) Adjustable door shelf * / Door shelf

12) Door shef

13) Egg holder

* In some models

The most energy-saving conguration

requires drawers, food box and shelves to
be positioned in the product, please refer to
the above pictures.

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2.1 Dimensions

max 2100 mm

* 1770 - 1778 for metal top cover

min 40 mm

2

min 200 cm

545 mm

560 - 570 mm

817 mm802 mm

1770 - 1790 mm

(recommended)

560 mm

min. 550 mm

1770 mm

840,5 mm

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540 mm

62 mm

3 USING THE APPLIANCE

3.2 Display and Control Panel

3.1 Information on the Frost Free

Technology

The Frost Free refrigerators have a
different operating system
to static refrigerators.

In normal (static) fridges,
the humidity entering the
fridge due to opening the
door, and the humidity
inherent in the food,
causes frost build-up in
the freezer compartment.
To defrost the frost
and ice in the freezer
compartment, you are
required to periodically
switch off the fridge,
place the frozen food
in a separate cooled
container, then remove
the ice gathered in the
freezer compartment.

The situation is
completely different in No­frost fridges. A built-in fan
blows dry and cold air evenly throughout
the cooler and freezer compartments. The
cold air disperses uniformly between the
shelves, ensuring all your food is cooled
equally, thus preventing humidity and frost
build-up.

Therefore, your No-frost fridge allows ease
of use, in addition to its huge capacity and
stylish appearance.

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Using the Control Panel

1. Temperature set button

2. Super cooling symbol (Super cooling
LED)

3. Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)

4. Adjusted temperature indicator

3.3 Operating your Fridge Freezer

Lighting (If available)

When the product is plugged in for the

rst time, the interior lights may turn on 1

minute late due to opening tests.

3.3.1 Temperature Set Button

This button allows setting temperature of
the fridge. In order to set values for fridge
partition, press this button. Use this button
also to activate super cooling mode.

3.3.2 Temperature Settings

• It ensures that the temperature

settings in the cooling and freezing
compartments of your refrigerator are
performed automatically. It may be set
to any value ranging from MIN to MAX
and super cooling mode. As you press
temperature set button from MIN to MAX,
the temperature decreases. To save
energy in winter months, operate your
refrigerator in a lower position.

• Initial temperature setting for refrigerator

is at the middle point.

• Every time you press temperature set

button, setting temperature will decrease
until super cooling symbol and if you
keep on pressing the set temperature will
be min set temperature again.

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3.3.3 Super Cooling Mode

When Would It Be Used?

• To cooling huge quantities of food.

• To cooling fast food.

• To cooling food quickly.

• To store seasonal food for a long time.

How To Use?

• If you press temperature set button until
super cooling symbol is displayed on the
display and you do not press any button
within the following 3 seconds, super
cooling will blink.

• Super cooling led will light during this
mode.

• For optimal appliance performance
in maximum cooling capacity, set the
appliance to active Super Cooling mode
5 hours before you put the fresh food into
the fridge.

During this mode:

If you press temperature set button, the
mode will be cancelled and the setting will
be restored from MAX.

Super cooling mode will be
automatically cancelled after 5 hours.

3.3.4 Alarm light

In case of a problem within the fridge, the
alarm led will release red light.

3.4 Temperature Adjustment Warnings

• It is not recommended that you operate
your fridge in environments colder than

10°C in terms of its efciency.

• Do not start another adjustment while you

are already making an adjustment.

• Temperature adjustments should be
made according to the frequency of door
openings, the quantity of food kept inside
the fridge and the ambient temperature in
the location of your fridge.

• In order to allow your fridge to reach
the operating temperature after being
connected to mains, do not open the
doors frequently or place large quantities
of food in the fridge. Please note that,
depending on the ambient temperature,
it may take 24 hours for your fridge to
reach the operating temperature.

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• A 5 minute delay function is applied
to prevent damage to the compressor
of your fridge when connecting or
disconnecting to mains, or when an
energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge
will begin to operate normally after 5
minutes.

• Your appliance is designed to operate in
the ambient temperature (T/N = 16°C -

43°C) intervals stated in the standards,
according to the climate class displayed
on the information label. We do not
recommend operating your appliance out
of the stated temperature limits in terms
of cooling effectiveness.

Climate class and meaning:
T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance

is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.

ST (subtropical): This refrigerating
appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.

N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance
is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.

SN (extended temperate): This
refrigerating appliance is intended to be
used at ambient temperatures ranging from
10 °C to 32 °C.

The Turbo Fan (if available)

Do not block the air inlet and outlet
openings when storing food, otherwise air
circulation provided by the turbo fan will be
impaired.

Turbo fan

3.5 Accessories

Visual and text descriptions in the
accessories section may vary according
to the model of your appliance.

3.5.1 Ice Tray

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in
the freezer compartment.

• After the water has completely frozen,
you can twist the tray as shown below to
remove the ice cubes.

3.5.3 The Fresh Dial

Fresh dial

3.5.2 The Freezer Box

The freezer box allows food to be accessed
more easily.

Freezer ap cover

Freezer boxes

Removing the freezer box:

• Pull the box out as far as possible

• Pull the front of the box up and out

Carry out the opposite of this operation

when retting the sliding compartment.

Always keep hold of the handle of the
box while removing it.

If the crisper is full, the fresh dial located
in front of the crisper should be opened.
This allows the air in the crisper and the
humidity rate to be controlled, to increase
the life of food within.

The dial, located behind the shelf, must be
opened if any condensation is seen on the
glass shelf.

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4 FOOD STORAGE

4.1 Refrigerator Compartment

• To reduce humidity and avoid the
consequent formation of frost, always
store liquids in sealed containers in the
refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in
the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid
and, in time, your appliance will require
more frequent defrosting.

• Never place warm food in the
refrigerator. Warm food should be
allowed to cool at room temperature
and should be arranged to ensure
adequate air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment.

• Make sure no items are in direct contact
with the rear wall of the appliance as
frost will develop and packaging will stick
to it. Do not open the refrigerator door
frequently.

• We recommend that meat and clean sh

are loosely wrapped and stored on the
glass shelf just above the vegetable bin
where the air is cooler, as this provides
the best storage conditions.

• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in
the crisper containers.

• Store loose fruit and vegetables in the
crisper.

• Storing fruit and vegetables separately
helps prevent ethylene-sensitive
vegetables (green leaves, broccoli,
carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene­releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot,

g etc.).

• Do not put wet vegetables into the

refrigerator.

• Storage time for all food products
depends on the initial quality of the food
and an uninterrupted refrigeration cycle
before refrigerator storage.

• To avoid cross-contamination do not
store meat products with fruit and
vegetables. Water leaking from meat
may contaminate other products in the
refrigerator. You should package meat

products and clean any leakages on the
shelves.

• Do not put food in front of the air ow

passage.

• Consume packaged foods before the
recommended expiry date.

NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic
should not be stored in the refrigerator.

• For normal working conditions, it will
be sufcient to adjust the temperature

setting of your refrigerator to +4 °C.

• The temperature of the fridge
compartment should be in the range
of 0-8 °C, fresh foods below 0 °C are
iced and rotted, bacterial load increases
above 8 °C, and spoils.

• Do not put hot food in the refrigerator
immediately, wait for the temperature
to pass outside. Hot foods increase the
degree of your refrigerator and cause
food poisoning and unnecessary spoiling
of the food.

• Meat, sh, etc. should be store in the

chiller compartment of the food, and the
vegetable compartment is preferred for
vegetables. (if available)

• To prevent cross contamination, meat
products and fruit vegetables are not
stored together.

• Foods should be placed in the refrigerator
in closed containers or covered to
prevent moisture and odors.

The table below is a quick guide to show

you the most efcient way to store the

major food groups in your refrigerator
compartment.

Food

Vegetables
and fruits

Meat and

sh

Fresh
cheese

Butter and
margarine

Maximum

storage time

1 week Vegetable bin

2 - 3 days

3 - 4 days

1 week

How and where to

store

Wrap in plastic foil,
bags, or in a meat
container and store
on the glass shelf

On the designated
door shelf

On the designated
door shelf

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Food

Bottled
products
e.g. milk
and
yoghurt

Eggs 1 month

Cooked
food

Maximum

storage time

Until the
expiry date
recommended
by the
producer

2 days All shelves

How and where to

store

On the designated
door shelf

On the designated
egg shelf

4.2 Freezer Compartment

• The freezer is used for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food, and making ice
cubes.

• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal
fresh food properly, that is the packaging
should be air tight and shouldn’t leak.
Special freezer bags, aluminum foil
polythene bags and plastic containers
are ideal.

• Do not store fresh food next to frozen
food as it can thaw the frozen food.

• Before freezing fresh food, divide it into
portions that can be consumed in one
sitting.

• Consume thawed frozen food within a
short period of time after defrosting

• Never place warm food in the freezer
compartment as it will thaw the frozen
food.

• Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions on food packaging when
storing frozen food. If no information is
provided food, should not be stored for
more than 3 months from the date of
purchase.

• When purchasing frozen food, make sure
that it has been stored under appropriate
conditions and that the packaging is not
damaged.

• Frozen food should be transported in
appropriate containers and placed in the
freezer as soon as possible.

• Do not purchase frozen food if the
packaging shows signs of humidity
and abnormal swelling. It is probable
that it has been stored at an unsuitable
temperature and that the contents have

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deteriorated.

• The storage life of frozen food depends
on the room temperature, the thermostat
setting, how often the door is opened,
the type of food, and the length of time
required to transport the product from
the shop to your home. Always follow the
instructions printed on the packaging and
never exceed the maximum storage life
indicated.

• The maximum amount of fresh food (in
kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is
indicated on the appliance label.

• To use the maximum capacity of the
freezer compartment, use the glass
shelves for the upper and middle section,
and use the lower basket for the bottom
section.

• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze
home cooking (and any other food
which needs to be frozen quickly) more
quickly because of the freezing shelf’s
greater freezing power. Fast freezing
shelf is the bottom drawer of the freezer
compartment.

NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer
door immediately after closing it, you

will nd that it will not open easily. This

is normal. Once equilibrium has been
reached, the door will open easily.

Important note:

• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.

• The taste of some spices found in cooked

dishes (anise, basilica, watercress,
vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic,
onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black
pepper, etc.) changes and they assume
a strong taste when they are stored for a
long period of time. Therefore, add small
amounts of spices to food to be frozen, or
the desired spice should be added after
the food has thawed.

• The storage time of food is dependent
on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are
margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter.
Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.

• Food in liquid form should be frozen in
plastic cups and other food should be
frozen in plastic folios or bags.

Suggestion for Food Storage:

• It’s suggested to set the temperature
at 4 °C in the fridge compartment, and,
whether possible, at -18 °C in the freezer
compartment.

• For most food categories, the longest
storage time in the fridge compartment
is achieved with colder temperatures.
Since some particular products (as fresh
fruits and vegetables) may be damaged
with colder temperatures, it is suggested
to keep them in the crisper drawers,
whenever present. If not present,
maintain an average setting of the
thermostat.

For frozen food, refer to the storage time
written on the food packaging. This storage
time is achieved whenever the setting
respects the reference temperatures of
the compartment (one star -6 °C, two stars

-12 °C, three stars -18 °C)

5 CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before cleaning.

Do not wash your appliance by
pouring water on it.

Do not use abrasive products,

detergents or soaps for cleaning the
appliance. After washing, rinse with clean
water and dry carefully. When you have

nished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the

mains supply with dry hands.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp

housing and other electrical components.

• The appliance should be cleaned

regularly using a solution of bicarbonate
of soda and lukewarm water.

• Clean the accessories separately by

hand with soap and water. Do not wash
accessories in a dish washer.

• Clean the condenser with a brush at least

twice a year. This will help you to save on
energy costs and increase productivity.

The power supply must be
disconnected during cleaning.

5.1 Defrosting

• Your appliance performs automatic

defrosting. The water formed as a
result of defrosting passes through

the water collection spout, ows into

the vaporisation container behind your
appliance and evaporates there.

• Make sure you have disconnected the

plug of your appliance before cleaning
the vaporisation container.

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• Remove the vaporisation container from
its position by removing the screws as
indicated. Clean it with soapy water at

specic time intervals. This will prevent

odours from forming.

Replacing LED Lighting

If your appliance has LED lighting
contact the help desk as this should

be changed by authorized personnel only.

Availability of spare parts

Thermostats, temperature sensors,
printed circuit boards and light sources are
available for a minimum period of seven
years after placing the last unit of the
model on the market. Door handles, door
hinges, trays and baskets for a minimum
period of seven years and door gaskets for
a minimum period of 10 year, after placing
the last unit of the model on the market.

6 SHIPMENT AND

REPOSITIONING

6.1 Transportation and Changing
Positioning

• The original packaging and foam may be

kept for re-transportation (optional).

• Fasten your appliance with thick

packaging, bands or strong cords and
follow the instructions for transportation
on the packaging.

• Remove all movable parts (shelves,

accessories, vegetable bins, and so on)

or x them into the appliance against

shocks using bands when re-positioning
or transporting.

Always carry your appliance in the
upright position.

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7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Errors

Your fridge will warn you if the temperatures for the cooler and freezer are at improper
levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. In case of a problem within the fridge, the
alarm led will release red light.

Alarm

indicator LED

is turning on

MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO

There is/are some

"Failure" Warning

part(s) out of order or
there is a failure in the
cooling process.
The product is plugged

for the rst time or

a long-time power
interruption for 1 hour.

Check the door is open or not and check
if the product working 1 hour. If the door
is not open and the product had worked
1 hour, call service for assistance as
soon as possible.

If you are experiencing a problem with your
refrigerator, please check the following
before contacting the after-sales service.

Your refrigerator does not operate
Check if:

• Your fridge is plugged in and switched on

• The fuse has blown

• Is the temperature adjustment right?

• The socket is faulty. To check this, plug

another working appliance into the same
socket.

Your refrigerator is performing poorly
Check if:

• The appliance is overloaded

• The doors are closed properly

• There is any dust on the condenser

• There is an adequate distance between

the appliance and surrounding walls

Your refrigerator is operating noisily

The following noises can be heard during
normal operation of the appliance.

Cracking (ice cracking) noise occurs:

• During automatic defrosting.

• When the appliance is cooled

or warmed (due to expansion of
appliance material).

Clicking noise occurs: When the

thermostat switches the compressor on/

off.

Motor noise: Indicates the compressor
is operating normally. The compressor
may cause more noise for a short time

when it is rst activated.

Bubbling noise and splashing
occurs: Due to the ow of the

refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Water owing noise occurs: Due

to water owing to the evaporation

container. This noise is normal during
defrosting.

Air blowing noise occurs: During
normal operation of the system due to
the circulation of air.

There is a build-up of humidity inside
the fridge

Check if:

• All food is packed properly. Containers

must be dry before being placed in the
fridge.

• The fridge doors are opened frequently.

Humidity of the room will enter the
fridge each time the doors are opened.
Humidity increases faster if the doors
are opened frequently, especially if the
humidity of the room is high.

• There is a build-up of water droplets

on the rear wall. This is normal after
automatic defrosting (in Static Models).

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The doors are not opening or closing
properly

Check if:

• There is food or packaging preventing the
door from closing

• The door compartments, shelves and
drawers are placed properly

• The door gaskets are broken or torn

• Your fridge is level.

The edges of the fridge in contact with
the door joint are warm

Especially during summer (warm weather),
the surfaces in contact with the door joint
may become warmer during operation of
the compressor. This is normal.

Recommendations

To stop the appliance completely, unplug
from main socket (for cleaning and when
the door is left open).

8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

1. Install the appliance in a cool, well­ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight
and not near a heat source (such as a
radiator or oven) otherwise an insulating
plate should be used.

2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool
before placing them inside the appliance.

3. Place thawing food in the refrigerator
compartment. The low temperature
of the frozen food will help cool the
refrigerator compartment while the food
is thawing. This will save energy. Frozen
food left to thaw outside of the appliance
will result in a waste of energy.

4. Drinks or other liquids should be
covered when inside the appliance. If
left uncovered, the humidity inside the
appliance will increase, therefore the
appliance uses more energy. Keeping
drinks and other liquids covered helps
preserve their smell and taste.

5. Avoid keeping the doors open for long
periods and opening the doors too
frequently as warm air will enter the
appliance and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.

6. Keep the covers of the different
temperature compartments (such as the
crisper and chiller) closed.

7. The door gasket must be clean and
pliable. In case of wear, replace the
gasket.

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9 TECHNICAL DATA

The technical information is situated in
the rating plate on the internal side of the
appliance and on the energy label.

The QR code on the energy label supplied
with the appliance provides a web link to
the information related to the performance
of the appliance in the EU EPREL
database.

Keep the energy label for reference
together with the user manual and all other
documents provided with this appliance.

It is also possible to nd the same
information in EPREL using the link https://

eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name

and product number that you nd on the

rating plate of the appliance.
See the link www.theenergylabel.eu for

detailed information about the energy label.

10 INFORMATION FOR TEST

INSTITUTES

Appliance for any EcoDesign verication

shall be compliant with EN 62552.
Ventilation requirements, recess

dimensions and minimum rear clearances
shall be as stated in this User Manual at
Chapter 2. Please contact the manufacturer
for any other further information, including
loading plans.

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11 CUSTOMER CARE AND

SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service

Centre, ensure that you have the following
data available: Model, Serial Number and
Service Index.

The information can be found on the rating
plate. Subject to change without notice.

The original spare parts for some specic

components are available for a minimum
of 7 or 10 years, based on the type of
component, from the placing on the market
of the last unit of the model.

For further information about the product,
please consult https://eprel.ec.europa.
eu/ or scan the QR on the energy label
supplied with the appliance.

To contact the technical assistance, visit
our website:

https://corporate.haier-europe.com/en/

Under the section “website”, choose the
brand of your product and your country.

You will be redirected to the specic
website where you can nd the telephone

number and form to contact the technical
assistance

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52326908