Hoover HVUN 6172WH, HVUN 6172XH User Manual

HVUN 6172WH
HVUN 6172XH

FREEZER

roubleshooting

SCRAPPING OLD APPLIANCES

ENERGY SAVING

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Using your appliance

Cleaning and care

Installing your new appliance

Description of the appliance

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Disposal of the appliance

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Helpful and hints and tips

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Reversing the door

Display controls

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:

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

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

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at bed and breakfasts (B & B)

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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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The refrigerator contains a refrigerant gas (R600a:
isobutane) and insulating gas (cyclopentane), with
high compatibility with the environment, that are,
however, infl ammable.
We recommend that you follow the following
regulations so as to avoid situations dangerous
to you:

Before performing any operation, unplug the power
cord from the power socket.

• The refrigeration system positioned behind and

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

• 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 centre to ask for repair.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• It is recommended to keep the plug clean, any

excessive dust residues on the plug can be the
cause fire.

• 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.

• Do not use or store inflammable sprays, such as

spray paint, near the Wine Coolers. It could cause
an explosion or fi re.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food

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

• 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 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.

• Maintain the ventilation openings in the appliance

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

• Do not place objects and/or containers filled with

water on the top of the appliance.

• Do not perform repairs on this Wine Coolers. All

interventions must be performed solely by
qualified personnel.

• 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

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.

- 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.

Energy Saving

For better energy saving we suggest :

Installing tge appliance away from heat sources and not exposed to direct sunlight and in a
well ventilated roo.

Avoid putting hot food into the refrigerator to avoid increasing the internal temperature and
therefore causing continuos functionaliting of the compressor.

Do not excessively stuff foods so as to ensure proper air circulation.

Defrost the appliance in case there is ice to facilitate the transfer of cold.

In case of absence of electrical energy, it is advisable to keep the refrigerator door closed.

Open or keep the doors of the appliance open as little as possible

Avoid adjusting the setting to temperatures too cold.

Remeve dust present on the rear of the appliance

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Individuals can play an important role in ensuring that WEEE does not become an environmental issue; it is
essential to follow some basic rules:

Stand your appliance in a dry place to
avoid high moisture.
Keep the appliance out of direct
sunlight， rain or frost. Stand the
appliance away from heat sources
such as stoves, fires or heaters.

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It may not work properly if being left at
a temperature above or below the
indicated range for a long period.

Installing your new appliance

Before using the appliance for the first
time, you should be informed of the
following tips.

Ventilation of appliance

In order to improve efficiency
of the cooling system and
save energy, it is necessary to
maintain good ventilation around the
appliance for the dissipation of heat.
For this reason, sufficient clear space
should be available around the
refrigerator.
Suggest :It is advisable for there to be
at least 75mm of space from the back
to the wall, at least 100mm from its
top,at last 100mm from its side to the
wall and a clear space in front to allow
the doors to open 135°. As shown in
following figures.

Note:
This appliance performs well within
the climate class from showed
in the table below.

SN to T

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Leveling of appliance

For sufficien t leveling an d air
circulating in the lower rear section of
the appliance, the bottom feet may
need to be adjusted. You can adjust
them manually by hand or by using a
suitable spanner.
To allow the door to self-close, tilt the
top backwards by about 10mm.

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Installing the door handle

For the convenience of transportation,
the door handles are separately
provided in a plastic bag, you can
install the door handles as follows.

1. Lever the screw hole covers on the
side which you want to install the
handle of the door, and then put them
back to the plastic bag.

2. Take the handle match on the right
side of the door as the example,
keeping axes of screw holes in the
handle and the door in a line, as the
picture shows.

Symbol

Ambient Temperature
range( )°C

SN

N

ST

T

+10 to +32

+16 to +32

+16 to +38

+16 to +43

Class

Extended
Temperate

Temperate

Subtropical

Tropical

10mm

≤

free zer doo r

scre w hole co ve

hand le part

scre w

hand le cove r

3. Fix the handle with the screws
provided in the plastic bag. And then
install the handle covers .as the above
figure shows

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The side at which the door opens can
be changed, from the left side (as
supplied) to the right side, if the
installation site requires.
Warning! When reversing the door, the
appliance must not be connected to the
mains. Ensure that the plug is removed
from the mains socket.
Tools you will need:

8mm socket wrench

Cross-shaped screwdriver

8mm wrench

Thin-blade screwdriver

Note: Be f o r e you start lay the
refrigerator on its back in order to
gain access to the base, you should
rest it on soft foam packaging or
similar material to avoid damaging
the backboard of the refrigerator. To
reverse the door, the following steps
are generally recommended.

1. Stand the refrigerator upright.

2. Remove part ① and part ② from
the refrigerator body, and then take
down part ③ on the door in the same
way. Remove the part screws ④ ,then

take off part ⑤ as the picture below.

Note: Please hold the freezer door by hand
during step 2 to prevent door dropping.

3. Take off the door ① and place it
on smooth surface with panel upwards.
Screw out the hinge axis ② (include

washer) as show figure Ⅱ and Ⅲ

， and then turn the upper hinge

fixed board ③ over as show figure
Ⅳ . Finally fix part ②on part ③ as
show figure Ⅴ and Ⅵ,then place it at

side for use.

Ⅳ

Ⅲ

Ⅵ

Ⅴ

Ⅱ

Ⅰ

①

③

②

①

②

④

① Upper h in ge co ve r
② Top cover b lo ck
③
④

⑤

Cover p la te
Speci al f lan ge s el f-

tappi ng s cre w

Upper h in ge pa rt

③

⑤

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5. Place refrigerator flatwise, remove
part③ and then loose screws④ .
Remove part ② and part①

as the

picture

.

4.Lever handle covers ① and loose
screws ② , remove the handle ③ as

show

f

igure

Ⅰ ,then place it at side

for use. Take the screw hole covers ④
down

as show

f

igure Ⅱ

, and install

them in the right side

as show figure

Ⅲ

. Change handle to left, install it as

show

f

igure Ⅳ

. Detach door stopper

⑤ and limit block ⑥ and then install
door stopper and limit block to right as

show figure Ⅴ and Ⅵ

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① Handle cove rs ② Screws
③ Handle ④ Scre w hole covers
⑤ Door stopper ⑥ Limit block
⑦ Self-

tapping screws

6. Screw out lower hinge axis, change
it to the near hole site as the picture
below, and then screw up and mount
washer as the picture below.

③

④

①

②

① Left Lower hing e part ② Front foot fixed board
③ Adjustable bo ttom feet part ④ special flan ge self-tappin g screw

8. Take off the part ①, place it at side
for use as show figure Ⅰ

.

Move the

freezer door to appropriate position,
adjust part ② and door, then fix part
② by screws as

show

f

igure Ⅱ

.

(Please hold upper door by hand when
installing). Fix the part ③ as

show

f

igure Ⅱ

(which is in the plastic bag) .

Reverse part ① by 180°and install it
onto the left corner of the door

as

show figure Ⅲ

. Finally mount part ④

as show figure Ⅳ .

( which was taken

down in step 2)

9.Finally install part ①

and part

②

(both of which are taken down in step

2) in

the

refrigerator

body as the

picture below.

Ⅱ

④

Ⅰ

③

②

①

Ⅳ

⑥

⑦

⑤

Ⅴ

Ⅵ

Ⅲ

①

②

7.Just remount to the step 5,change
part① to right and part② to left and
then fix them with screws④ . Finally
install part③.

Note: washer may
stick to the door.

washer

hinge axis

Ⅱ

②

③

④

Ⅳ

Ⅲ

①

Ⅰ

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Description of the appliance

View of the appliance

Upper cover of door

2. Corner cover

3. Flap cover

4. Handle(back)

5. Ice tray(inside)

6. Upper freezer drawer

7. Middle freezer drawer(huge box)

8. Freezer door

9. Lower freezer drawer

10. Freezer door seal

11. Adjustable bottom feet

12. Hinge cover

13. Block cover

14. Functional board part

15. Glass shelf

16. Shelf part(inside)

17. Cabinet

1.

Note: Due to constant improvement of our products, your refrigerator may be
slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and using methods
remain the same. To get more space in the freezer, you can remove drawer(except
lower freezer drawer), installation bracket and integrative ice maker/twistable ice
tray.

Note: To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves,
drawers and baskets on their original position as the illustration above.

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Display controls

We recommend that when you start
your refrigerator for the first time, the
temperature for the refrigerator is set to

-18°C. If you want to change the
temperature, follow the instructions
below.

Controlling the temperature

This feature also helps to keep the
vitamins and nutrition of fresh food for
longer period.

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super freeze function. The light will
come on and the freezer temperature
setting displays -24℃.

● Super freeze automatically switches

off after 26 hours and the freezer
temperature will revert back to the

previous setting

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When super freeze function is on,
you can switch off super freeze function
by pressing “Super” or “Temp” button,
then the freezer temperature setting or
function mode will revert back to the
previous setting.

Press “Super” button to activate the

Super will quickly lower the
temperature within the freezer
so food will freeze faster.

1. Temp

2. Super

All functions and controls of the unit are
accessib le fro m a control panel
conveniently located on the roof
refrigerator body. A display circuit board
allows easy configuration of features
and settings in a simple and intuitive
manner.

Important!

When the refrigerator is energized, all
the pilot lights will turn on for 3 sec and
you will also heard a long sound of
“beep”. The display board consists of
four buttons and eight pilot lights. You
will heard a short sound of “beep”
when you press the button.

Caution! When you set a temperature,
you set an average temperature for the
whole refrigerator cabinet.
Temperature inside the compartment
may vary from the temperature values
displayed on the panel, depending on
how much food you store and where
you place them. Ambient temperature
may also affect the actual temperature
inside the appliance.

-18

℃

-20

℃

-16

℃

-24℃-22

℃

-14℃

Press “Temp” button to set
freezer temperature between ­14℃ and -24℃ as needed,

and the light of the comparable
t e m p e r a t u r e w i l l b e l i g h t e n
corresponding values according to the
following sequence.

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3. Alarm

In case of alarm, “Alarm” icon
will light up and a buzzing

sound will start.
Press “Alarm” button to stop alarm and
buzzing then “Alarm” icon will turn off.
Caution! When the refrigerator is
turned on after a period of inactivity, the
Alarm may be activated. In this case,
press “Alarm” button to cancel it.

Door Alarm

The alarm light on and a buzzing sound
indicate abnormal conditions, such as
accidentally a door left open.

Leaving the door of refrigerator open
for over 2 minutes will activate a door
alarm and buzzer. The buzzer will beep
3 times per minute for 10 minutes.
Closing the door cancels the door
alarm and buzzer.

To save energy, please avoid keeping
the door open for a long time when
using refrigerator. The door alarm can
also be cleared by closing the door.

Temperature alarm

This is an important feature that alerts

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● When the appliance is power off, you

can switch the appliance on by
pressing “Power” button for 1 second,
and the refrigerator returns to the
previous temperature setting.

users of potential damage to stored
food. If a power failure occurs, for
example a blackout in your area of
residence while you are away, the
temperature alarm may be activated
when power is restored to be the unit.

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If you want to stop using it,
you can turn the appliance off
by pressing “Power” button.

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can switch the appliance off by
pressing “Power” button for above 5
seconds, meanwhile the display panel
will be turned off.
Important! Do not store any food in the
fridge during this time. If you will not
use the refrigerator for a long time,
please pull the plug.

When the refrigerator is working, you

4. Power

Using your appliance

This section explains that how to use the refrigerator features. We
recommend that you read through carefully before using the appliance.

You can turn the flap cover upwards
when you want to take out the food in
the top chamber.

Before you open or close the flap
cover, you must lift it to the guide track
first. Then, the flap cover can slide
along the guide track to the top or the
bottom.

Flap cover

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Freezer Drawer

It is used to store food which
needs to be frozen, including meat,
fish, ice cream, etc.

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Switching off your appliance

If the appliance needs to be switched
off for an extended period, the following
steps should be taken prevent mould
on the appliance.

1. Remove all food.

2. Remove the power plug from the
mains socket.

3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.

4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged
open slightly to allow air to circulate.

Hints for the storage of frozen food

Ensure that frozen food has been

stored correctly by the food retailer.

Once defrosted，food will deteriorate

rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do
not exceed the storage period indicated
by the food manufacturer.

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Hints for fresh food refrigeration

Do not place hot food directly into
t h e r e f r i g e r a to r , t h e i n t e r n a l
temperature will increase resulting
in the compressor having to work
ha r der an d wi ll c o ns u me mor e
energy.

Do c o ver o r wra p the food，
particularly if it has a strong flavor.

Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.

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Hints for freezing

When first starting-up or after a
period out of use, let the appliance run
at least 2 hours on the higher settings
before putting food in the compartment.

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Helpful hints and tips

Energy saving tips

We recommend that you follow the tips
below to save energy.

Try to avoid keeping the door open
for long periods in order to conserve
energy.

Ensure the appliance is away from
any sources of heat. (Direct sunlight,
electric oven or cooker etc.)

Don't set the temperature colder than
necessary.

Don't store warm food or evaporating
liquid in the appliance.

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Pl ace th e appl iance in a well
ventilated, humidity free, room. Please
refer to Installing your new appliance
chapter.

If the diagram shows the correct
combination for the drawers, crisper
and shelves, do not adjust the
combination as this is designed to be
the most energy efficient configuration.

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I c e d p r o d u c t s , i f c o n s u m e d
immediately after removal from the
freezer compartment, will probably
cause frost burns to the skin.

It is recommended to label and date
each frozen package in order to keep
track of the storage time.

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Prepare food in small portions to
enable it to be rapidly and completely
frozen and to make it possible to
subsequently thaw only the quantity
required.

Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or
polyethylene food wraps which are
airtight.

Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch the food which is already frozen
to avoid temperature rise of the latter.

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Cleaning and care Cleaning and care

For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories)
should be cleaned regularly at least every two months.
Caution! The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove
the plug from the mains socket.

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Take care to keep door seals clean.
Sticky food and drinks can cause seals
to stick to the cabinet and tear when
you open the door. Wash seal with a
mild detergent and warm water. Rinse
and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.
Caution! Only after the door seals are
completely dry should the appliance be
powered on.

Door seal cleaning

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance
is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for
service, please see below. You can carry out some easy checks according to this
section before calling for service.
Warning! Don't try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you
have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized
service engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.

Caution!

-Don't use sharp objects as they are
likely to scratch the surface.

-Don't use Thinner, Car detergent,
Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers
or organic solvent such as Benzene for
cleaning. They may damage the
surface of the appliance and may
cause fire.

Interior cleaning

-Wipe the digital panel and display
panel with a clean, soft cloth.

-Spray water onto the cleaning cloth
instead of spraying directly on the
surface of the appliance. This helps
ensure an even distribution of moisture
to the surface.

-Clean the doors, handles and cabinet
surfaces with a mild detergent and
then wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Exterior cleaningExterior cleaning

To maintain good appearance of your
appliance, you should clean it regularly.

You should clean the appliance interior
regularly. It will be easier to clean when
food stocks are low. Wipe the inside of
the fridge freezer with a weak solution
of bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse
with warm water using a wrung-out
sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry
before replacing the shelves and
baskets.
Thoroughly dry all surfaces and
removable parts.

Although this appliance automatically
defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on
the freezer compartment's interior walls
if the freezer door is opened frequently
or kept open too long. If the frost is too
thick, choose a time when the supply of
food stocks are low and proceed as
follows:
1 . R e m o v e e x i st i n g f o o d a n d
acc essories baskets , unplug the
appliance from the mains power and
appliance from the mains power and
leave the doors open. Ventilate the
room thoroughly to accelerate the
thawing process.

2. When defrosting is completed, clean
your freezer as described above.
Caution! Don't use sharp objects to
re mo v e f r os t fr om t he f re e ze r
compartment. Only after the interior is
completely dry should the appliance be
switched back on and plugged back
into the mains socket.

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Appliance is not
working correctly

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Problem

Odours from the
compartments

Noise from the
appliance

The motor runs
continuously

A layer of frost
occurs in the
compartment

Temperature inside
is too warm

Possible cause & Solution

Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power
outlet properly.

Check whether the “Power” funtion is on by pressing the
“power” button for 1 second.

Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, replace if
necessary.

The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber
temperature to a colder level to solve this problem.

It is normal that the refrigerator is not operating during the
automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time after the
appliance is switched on to protect the compressor.

The interior may need to be cleaned.

Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.

The sounds below are quite normal:

Compressor running noises.
Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the fridge

compartment or other compartments.

Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
Clicking noise before the compressor starts.

Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may
need you to check and take action:

The cabinet is not level.
The back of appliance touches the wall.
Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.

It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will
need to run more when in following circumstances:

Temperature setting is set colder than necessary
Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored

within the appliance.

The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
Doors are kept open too long or too often.
After your installing the appliance or it has been switched

off for a long time.

Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and
ensure food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient
ventilation. Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the
frost, please refer to cleaning and care chapter.

You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently;
or the doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the
appliance is located with insufficient clearance at the sides,
back and top.

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Increase the temperature by following the “Display
controls” chapter.

Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back
by 10-15mm to allow the doors to self close, or if
something inside is preventing the doors from closing.

The water pan (located at the rear bottom of the
cabinet) may not be properly leveled, or the draining

spout （located underneath the top of the compressor
depot）may not be properly positioned to direct water

into this pan, or the water spout is blocked. You may
need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall to check
the pan and spout.

Temperature inside
is too cold

Doors can't be
closed easily

Water drips on the
floor

Disposal of the appliance

It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste.

Packaging materials

Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the
packaging into a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.

Before disposal of the appliance

1. Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.

Warning! Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation.
Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause
eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damage prior to proper disposal.

Correct Disposal of this product

This symbol on the product or in its packing indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should
be taken to the appropriate waste 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 the inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this
product, please contact your local council your household waste
disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

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COMPANY ADDRESS

- CANDY HOOVER GROUP SRL

Via Privata Eden Fumagalli, 20047 Brugherio (MB), Italy.