Hoover HSBSF 178MIK User Manual

USER MANUAL

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using your refrigerator, please carefully read this instruction manual in order to maximize its performance. Store all documentation for subsequent use or for other owners. This product is intended solely for household use or similar applications such as:

- the kitchen area for personnel in shops, offices and other working environments

- on farms, by clientele of hotels, motels and other environments of a residential type

- at bed and breakfasts (B & B)

- for catering services and similar applications not for retail sale. This appliance must be used only for purposes of storage of food, any other use is considered dangerous and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any omissions. Also, it is recommended that you take note of the warranty conditions. Please, to obtain the best possible performance and trouble free operation from your appliance it is very important to carefully read these instructions. Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service during the guarantee period.

SAFETY INFORMATION

This guide contains many important safety information. Please, we suggest you keep these instructions in a safe place for easy reference and a good experience with the appliance. The refrigerator contains a refrigerant gas (R600a: isobutane) and insulating gas (cyclopentane), with high compatibility with the environment, that are, however, inflammable.

Caution: risk of fire If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:

• Avoid opening flames

and sources of ignition.

Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

WARNING!

• Care must be taken

while cleaning/carrying the appliance to avoid touching the condenser metal wires at the back of the appliance, as you might injure your fingers and hands or damage your product.

• This appliance is not

designed for stacking with any other appliance. Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of your appliance as it is not designed for such use. You could injure yourself or damage the appliance.

• Make sure that mains

cable is not caught under the appliance during and after carrying/moving the appliance, to avoid the mains cable becoming cut or damaged.

• When positioning your

appliance take care not to damage your flooring, pipes, wall coverings etc. Do not move the appliance by pulling by the lid or handle. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls. Our company declines to accept any liability should the instructions not be followed.

• Do not install the

appliance in humid, oily or dusty places, nor expose it to direct sunlight and to water.

• Do not install the

appliance near heaters or inflammable materials.

• If there is a power

failure do not open the lid. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 20 hours. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and eaten immediately or cooked and then refrozen.

• If you find that the lid of

the chest freezer is difficult to open just after you have closed it, don’t worry. This is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow the lid to be opened normally after a few minutes.

• Do not connect the

appliance to the electricity supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed.

• Leave to stand for at

least 4 hours before switching on to allow compressor oil to settle if transported horizontally.

• This freezer must only

be used for its intended purpose (i.e. storing and freezing of edible foodstuff).

• Do not store medicine

or research materials in the Wine Coolers. When the material that requires a strict control of storage temperatures is to be stored, it is possible that it will deteriorate or an uncontrolled reaction may occur that can cause risks.

• Before performing any

operation, unplug the power cord from the power socket.

• On delivery, check to

make sure that the product is not damaged and that all the parts and accessories are in perfect condition.

• If in the refrigeration

system a leak is noted, do not touch the wall outlet and do not use open flames. Open the window and let air into the room. Then call a service center to ask for repair.

• Do not use extension

cords or adapters.

• Do not excessively pull

or fold the power cord or touch the plug with wet hands.

• Do not damage the plug

and/or the power cord; this could cause electrical shocks or fires.

• If the supply cord is

damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Do not place or store

inflammable and highly volatile materials such as ether, petrol, LPG, propane gas, aerosol spray cans, adhesives, pure alcohol, etc. These materials may cause an explosion.

• Do not use or store

inflammable sprays, such as spray paint, near the Wine Coolers. It could cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not place objects

and/or containers filled with water on the top of the appliance.

• We do not recommend

the use of extension leads and multi-way adapters.

• Do not dispose of the

appliance on a fire. Take care not to damage, the cooling circuit/pipes of the appliance in transportation and in use. In case of damage do not expose the appliance to fire, potential ignition source and immediately ventilate the room where the appliance is situated.

• The refrigeration system

positioned behind and inside the Wine Coolers contains refrigerant. Therefore, avoid damaging the tubes.

• 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.

• Do not use mechanical

devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use electrical

appliances inside the food storage compartments, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not touch internal

cooling elements, especially with wet hands, to avoid cracks or injuries.

• Maintain the ventilation

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

• Do not use pointed or

sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the frost.

• Never use hairdryers,

electrical heaters or other such electrical appliances for defrosting.

• Do not scrape with a

knife or sharp object to remove frost or ice that occurs. With these, the refrigerant circuit can be damaged, the spill from which can cause a fire or damage your eyes.

• Do not use mechanical

devices or other equipment to hasten the defrosting process.

• Absolutely avoid the use

of open flame or electrical equipment, such as heaters, steam cleaners, candles, oil lamps and the like in order to speed up the defrosting phase.

• Never use water wash

the compressor position, wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly after cleaning to prevent rust.

• It is recommended to

keep the plug clean, any excessive dust residues on the plug can be the cause fire.

• The product is designed

and built for domestic household use only.

• The guarantee will be

void if the product is installed or used in commercial or nonresidential domestic household premises.

• The product must be

correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the User Instructions Booklet provided.

• The guarantee is

applicable only to new products and is not transferable if the product is resold.

• Our company disclaims

any liability for incidental or consequential damages.

• The guarantee does not

in any way diminish your statutory or legal rights.

• Do not perform repairs

on this Wine Coolers. All interventions must be performed solely by qualified personnel.

SAFETY CHILDREN!

• If you are discarding an

old product with a lock or latch fitted to the door, ensure that it is left in a safe condition to prevent the entrapment of children.

• This appliance can be

used by children aged from 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge; provided that they have been given adequate supervision or instruction concerning how to use the

appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children should not play

with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision.

INTRODUCTION

Before use

Please read these instructions and the Safety guidelines on page 1 carefully before using your new Refrigerator. The Refrigerator is for indoor, domestic use only.

INSTALLATION

Location

When selecting a position for your Refrigerator you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16℃ and 38℃. Avoid locating your Refrigerator near a heat source, eg, cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight in out-buildings or sun lounges. If you are placing your Refrigerator in an outbuilding such as a garage or annex ensure that the Refrigerator is placed above the damp course, otherwise condensation will occur on the Refrigerator cabinet. Never place the Refrigerator in a wall recessed or into fitted cabinets or fumiture when your Refrigerator is working, the grille at the back may become hot and the sides warm. It must therefore be installed so that the back of the Refrigerator has at least 9cm(31/2”) of free space and the sides have 3cm(3/4”). Do not drape the Refrigerator with any covering.

Leveling the Refrigerator

If the Refrigerator is not level, the door and magnetic seal alignment will be affected and may cause you Refrigerator to work incorrectly. Once the Refrigerator is placed in its final location, adjust the leveling feet at the front by turning them.

Socket and power cord checking

1）This refrigerator is designed with three pins (grounding) and standard socket. Never cut off or remove the third pin (grounding). 2）The socket must be over 10 A and is specially designed for the refrigerator. Sharing the same socket with other appliances could cause fire 3）Keep the plug away from dust and make sure the plug is firmly inserted into the socket. Otherwise, the heat from the power cord could cause fire. 4）Deformed or damaged plug could heat and cause fire.

5) Do not let the refrigerator against the plug, and the plug deformed could cause fire. 6）Do not damage the power cord. squeezed, dragged, twisted power could be damaged and cause electric shock and fire. 7）Do not use the refrigerator with a damaged or loose plug. This could cause electric shock, short circuit and fire.

In case of the below circumstances

1）Unplug the refrigerator in case of burned smell and other abnormal conditions. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock and fire. 2）In case of gas leakage, do not touch the refrigerator or the socket and open the window for fresh air immediately. Sparks from the joints from door opening or unplugging the unit could cause explosion, fire and burns.

3) Never use any inflammable spray near the refrigerator, or it could cause fire and burns.

4) Do not sprinkle water onto the refrigerator. Wet electric devices could cause electric shock and short circuit.

5) Do not put water containers on the refrigerator and water sprinkled out could cause current leakage and fire.

6) Do not put any articles on the refrigerator. Shock from door opening and shutting could cause the articles to drop and hurt people.

7) Do not swing on the refrigerator door or step

on the drawers. Otherwise, the refrigerator could topple and fall or jam the hands.

Cleaning before use

Wipe the inside of the Refrigerator with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water using a damp sponge or cloth. Wash the baskets and shelves in warm soapy water and dry completely before replacing in the Refrigerator. The external parts of the Refrigerator can be cleaned with wax polish.

Safety check after cleaning

Damaged power cord or not. Whether the plug is well inserted into the wall outlet. Abnormal heat from the plug or not.

Parts disassembling

Refrigerator bottles. Hold the bottles and take them out upwards. Refrigerator shelves. Hold the front of the shelves and withdraw them by lifting the back.

Before plugging in YOU MUST

Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the Refrigerator. If not see the section called ELECTRICAL INFORMATION .

Before switching on!

DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL FOUR HOURS AFTER MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR. The coolant fluid needs time to settle. If the appliance is switched off at any time, wait 30 minutes before switching back on to allow the coolant fluid to settle.

Before filling your Refrigerator

Before storing foods in your Refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is working properly and to allow the Refrigerator to fail to the correct temperature.

START

The display control panel is in the middle of refrigerator door. interface display as follows:

Button instruction:

1.”Refrigerator “button-setting the temperature of refrigerator

2.”Fridge”button-setting the temperature of refrigerator

3.”Function”button-setting the refrigerator at fast freezing or intelligence status

4.”OK” button-To confirm the temperature or function status setting.

FUNCTION SETTING

First power on

When the refrigerator first power on, the control panel will back to normal display after 2 seconds.

Control panel operation

There is no operation on refrigerator when the door closed in 3minutes,the light of control panel will be off Open the door and press any button, the light will be on.

Setting the temperature of refrigerator

Press the “refrigerator” button can set the refrigerator temperature. At the first pressing, the refrigerator temperature showed at blink, then to press continue, the temperature will change 1℃ with each pressing. The temperature setting of refrigerator is circulating as below:

-24℃ -- -23℃-- -22℃-- -21℃-- -20℃-- --19℃-- 18℃-- -17℃-- -16℃-- -24℃

Setting the temperature of fridge

Press the “fridge” button can set the refrigerator temperature. At the first pressing, the refrigerator temperature showed at blink, then to press continue, the temperature will change 1℃ with each pressing. The temperature setting of fridge is circulating as below:

2℃ -- 3℃-- 4℃-- 5℃-- 6℃--7℃-- 8℃-- OF-- 2℃ The fridge is not cooling under the “OF” status.

Eco

Under the “Eco” status, it is 5℃ in the refrigerator compartment and -18℃ in the refrigerator compartment. Pressing the “function” button until the intelligence icon flashes, then click “OK” button to enter the intelligence function, and the light will be on. Pressing the “function” button until the intelligence icon flashes, then click “OK” button to quit this function and the light will be off. Under the fast freezing function, the refrigerator not in will quit intelligence function.

Fast freezing

With this function, the food in the refrigerator compartment will get cold fast. Under fast freezing function, the temperature of refrigerator is -32℃ Pressing the “function” button until the fast freezing icon flashes, then click “OK” button to enter the fast freezing function, and the light will be on. Pressing the “function” button until the fast freezing icon flashes, then click “OK” button to quit this function and the light will be off. When the set time is up, fast freezing will automatically stop and the light is off. Under the intelligence function, the refrigerator not in will quit fast freezing function

Power off memory

When power off, refrigerator can remember the its setting before power off and after power on, it will resume the former setting,

Delay on start up

To avoid the harmful that is caused by power off and power on suddenly to refrigerator, there is a special function on product that if the power off time shorter than 5 minutes, the refrigerator won’t start up at once.

Alarm:

When the door is open over 3 minutes and the display is continuously on, the buzzer will buzz until the door is shut and the display restore to what it should be. Any faulty temperature transducer just like “E0”,”E1”,”E2” showing will cause alarm until

the fault is removed. If the temperature of refrigerator transducer more than -10℃,the refrigerator temperature zone flash the refrigerator temperature, click the button or 5s later will back to normal under the power on.

TIPS FOR KEEPING FOOD PERFECT IN THE FRIDGE

Take extra care with meat and fish

Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats on a plate which is large enough to collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.

Leave space around food

This allows cold air to circulate around the Fridge, ensuring all parts of the Fridge are kept cool.

Wrap up food!

To prevent transfer of flavors and drying out, food should be separately packed or covered. Fruit and vegetables need not be wrapped.

Pre-cooked food should be cooled properly

Allow pre-cooked food to cool down before placing in the Fridge. This will help to stop the internal temperature of the Fridge from rising.

Shut the door!

To prevent cold air escaping, try to limit the number of times you open the door. When retuning from shopping, sort foods to be kept in your Fridge before opening the door. Only open the door to put food in or take it out.

TIPS FOR SHOPPING FOR FROZEN FOODS

Your Refrigerator is 4 star

When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4 star rating. This is usually the period stated as “Best, Before”,

found on the front of the packaging.

Check the Fridge/Refrigerator temperature

Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods. It should show a temperature lower than

-18℃.

Choose packs carefully

Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.

Purchase frozen food last

Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket.

Keep frozen foods together

Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping, and on the journey home as this will help to keep the food cooler.

Store food straight away

Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These keep frozen food cold for longer.

Thawing frozen food

For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and pasta can be added directly to boiling water or steam cooked. Frozen sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed.

FREEZING FRESH FOODS, USEFUL TIPS

Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities, it freezes faster, takes less time to thaw and enables you to eat it in the quantity you need.

Freezing fresh foods

First, estimate the amount of food you will be freezing. If you are freezing large amounts of fresh food, remember to turn the control dial to Max. This will lower the temperature in the Refrigerator (approx -30℃), freezing your food

quicker and helping to keep the goodness in. However you should do this sparingly to conserve energy.

Preparations for freezing

• Leave cooked food to cool completely.

• Chill food in a Fridge before freezing if

possible.

• Consider how you want to cook the food

before freezing it.

• Don’t freeze food in metal containers as you

may want to microwave it straight from the Refrigerator.

• Use special Refrigerator bags available from

supermarkets, Refrigerator film, polythene bags, plastic containers, aluminum foil for acidic foods(such as citrus fruits).

Do not use thin cling film or glass. Do not use used food containers (unless cleaned thoroughly first).

• Exclude as much air from the container as

possible. You could buy a special vacuum pump which sucks excessive air out of the packaging.

• Leave a small amount of “air space” when

freezing liquids, to allow for expansion.

• You can use the space in the Refrigerator

most efficiently if you freeze liquids(or solids with liquids, such as stew) in square blocks.

This is known as “performing” Pour the liquid into a polythene bag which is inside a square sided container. Freeze it like this, then remove it from the container and seal the bag.

Defrosting

This refrigerator is frost free and manual defrosting is not necessary.

Recommended storage periods

For recommended food storage time, refer to the information given on your food packaging.

Cleaning inside the Fridge/Refrigerator

You should clean the Fridge/Refrigerator internally with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water using a damp sponge or cloth and wipe dry. Wash the baskets in warm soapy water and ensure they are completely dry before replacing in the Fridge/Refrigerator.

Cleaning outside the Fridge/Refrigerator

Use standard non-abrasive detergent diluted in warm water to clean the Fridge/Refrigerator exterior. The grille of the condenser at the back of the Fridge/Refrigerator and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment. Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any part of the Fridge/Refrigerator

SIMPLE FAULT ANALYSIS AND ELIMINATION

Not every failure requires technical service personnel to solve the following simple small problem; you can try to solve the problem.

Case

Inspection

Solutions

Completely non refrigeratio n

Is power plug off? Are breakers and fuses a broken? No electricity or line trip?

Re-plug. Opening the door and checking whether the lamp is lit.

Abnormal noise

Is refrigerator stable? Does refrigerator reach the wall?

Adjusting refrigerator’ s adjustable feet. Off the wall.

Poor refrigeratin g efficiency

Do you put hot food or too much food? Do you open the door frequently? Do you clip food bag to the seal of

Putting food into refrigerator when hot food becomes cool. Checking and closing the door. Removing

door? Direct sunlight or near a furnace or stove? Is it wellventilated? Temperatur e setting in too high?

the refrigerator from the heat source. Emptying the distance to maintain good ventilation. Setting to the appropriate temperatur e.

Peculiar smell in refrigerator

Any spoiled food? Do you need to clean refrigerator ? Do you packed food of strong flavors?

Throwing away spoiled food. Cleaning refrigerator. Packing food of strong flavors.

MOVING THE FRIDGE/REFRIGERATOR

Location

Do not place your Fridge/Refrigerator near a heat source, eg. Cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight in out-buildings or sun lounges.

Leveling the Fridge/Refrigerator

Make sure the Fridge/Refrigerator is level. Use the rotating leveling feet at the front. If the Fridge/Refrigerator is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be affected and may cause your Fridge/Refrigerator to work incorrectly. Do not turn on the Fridge/Refrigerator for 4 hours After the Fridge/Refrigerator is in place it needs to be left for 4 hours. This allows time for the coolant to settle. Installation Don’t cover or block the vents or grilles of your appliance.

If you're not at home for a long time

• Turn off the refrigerator first and then unplug

the unit from the wall outlet.

• Remove all the food.

• Clean the refrigerator.

• Leave the lid open slightly to avoid possible

formation of condensation, mold, or odors.

• Use extreme caution in the case of children.

The unit should not be accessible to child’s play.

• Short vacations: Leave the refrigerator

operating during vacations of less than three weeks.

• Long vacations: If the appliance will not be

used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary or have the door removed.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY

• Install the refrigerator in the coolest part of

the room, out of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or registers. Do not place the refrigerator next to heat-producing appliances such as a range, oven or dishwasher.

• The refrigerator door should remain open

only as long as necessary; do not place hot food inside the refrigerator.

• Organize the refrigerator to reduce door

openings .Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible.

• The refrigerator door should be properly

closed to avoid increased energy consumption, and the formation of excess ice and / or condensation inside.

• Constantly circulating cold air keeps the

temperature homogenous inside the refrigerator. For this reason, it is important to properly distribute the food, to facilitate the flow of air.

• Cover foods and wipe containers dry before

placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts down on moisture build-up inside the unit.

• Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block

cold airvents. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer and use more energy. Shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the refrigerator less efficient, which could cause food spoilage.

• During prolonged absences (example:

vacations), it is advisable to disconnect the refrigerator, remove all the food, and clean it. The door should be left slightly open to avoid mold and unpleasant odors. This will not affect the refrigerator when it is reconnected.

• During short absences (example: holidays),

the refrigerator can remain on. However, remember that prolonged power outages may occur while you are gone.

SERVICING

This product should be serviced by an authorized engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact the local store where your purchase was made. When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

SCRAPPING OLD APPLIANCES

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). WEEE contains both polluting substances (which can cause negative consequences for the environment) and basic components (which can be re-used). It is important to have WEEE subjected to specific treatments, in order to remove and dispose properly all pollutants, and recover and recycle all materials. Individuals can play an important role in ensuring that WEEE does not become an environmental issue; it is essential to follow some basic rules: WEEE should not be treated as household waste. WEEE should be handed over to the relevant collection points managed by the municipality or by registered companies. In many countries, for large WEEE, home collection could be present. In many countries, when you buy a new appliance, the old one may be returned to the retailer who has to collect it free of charge on a one-to-one basis, as long as the equipment is of equivalent type and has the same functions as the supplied equipment.

Conformity

By placing the mark on this product, we are confirming compliance to all relevant European safety, health and environmental requirements which are applicable in legislation for this product.

CANDY HOOVER GROUP S.R.L.

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20861 Brugherio Milan Italy

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