Instruction manual
• Refrigerators HUS-46WH, HUS-69WH & HUS-95WH
To ensure safe oper ation, please read this instruction manual thoroughly before use.
Please ret ain for future refe rence.
Husk y reserve the right du e to possible changes to design to alter the instr uction manual without notice.
Welcome to your new Husky
Thank you for buying this Husk y refrigerator. It has been designed and manufactured for many
years of trouble-free service.
Operation is very simple, but please take a few minutes to read this user manual. It contains
impor tant safety information, and tips to ensure you receive the best possible ser vice from your
Husk y unit.
CONTENTS
Safety warnings ....................................................................................................................................................................................3
Installation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Location .............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Reversing the door swing ................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Levelling the unit ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Cleaning before use ....................................................................................................................................................................6
Before using your unit ...............................................................................................................................................................6
Interior accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Product overview ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
HUS-46WH/HUS-69WH .......................................................................................................................................................7
HUS-95WH .....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Switching on your unit...............................................................................................................................................................8
Noise inside the unit ..................................................................................................................................................................9
Tips for keeping food in the unit ........................................................................................................................................9
Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Defrosting .........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Cleaning the interior and exterior of the unit ............................................................................................................ 9
Cleaning tips ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Care when handling/moving your unit ................................................................................................................................10
Servicing ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Switching off for long periods of time .......................................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting notes ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Tips for energy saving ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
How to arrange service and obtain spare parts ......................................................................................... Back page
Safety warnings
WARNING Keep ventilation gr illes clear of obstr uction in both the unit and its housing.
WARNING Do not use mechanical devices or other means to acceler ate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING Do not damage the refr iger ant circuit.
WARNING Do not use elec trical appliances inside the food s torage compar tments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• The appliance must be unplug ged af ter use and before carrying out user maintenance on the
appliance.
• This appliance may 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 provided they
have been given super vision or ins truction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
that they understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by childr en without supervision.
• If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualif ied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Dispose of the refrigerator strictly in accordance with local regulations for the disposal of
flammable blowing gas and refriger ant .
• Before you dispose of the appliance, remove the doors to prevent children becoming trapped.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as :
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices 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.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with flammable propellant in the unit .
IT IS HA ZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE
PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OR REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE
THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS
YOU RSE LF.
Installation
LOCATION
When selecting a position for your unit you should make sure the floor is f lat and firm and the
room is well ventilated. Avoid locating your unit near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or
radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight as this may increase the electrical consumption. Extreme
cold ambient temper atures may also cause the unit not to perform properly. This unit is not
designed for use in a garage or ou tdoor installation. Do not cover the unit .
When installing the unit, ensure there is at least 5cm of free space at the sides, 5cm at the rear,
and 10cm at the top of the unit. This will allow air to circulate around the appliance and improve
the efficiency of the cooling process.
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
• All images in this ins truction manual are for illus tration only. Please refer to your individual
unit for details.
Tools required:
• Phillips style screwdriver
• Flat screwdriver
• Hexagonal spanner
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1. Remove the plastic hinge cover at top
right. Do not unscrew the top bracket
until s tep (4).
2. Look ing underneath the unit, unscrew
the adjustable foot from the bottom
bracket. Remove the two screws that
fix the bot tom br acket to the base of
the unit.
Place the foot, bracket and two screws
safely to one side.
3. Slide the door down approximately
15cm off the top hinge pin and lif t away
from the appliance.
Place the door safely to one side, t aking
care not to scratch it or any delicate
surfaces.
4. Remove the two screws that f ix the
top bracket to the unit. Carefully
remove the blanking caps on the left side
of the top plate.
Now screw the top bracket into the two
holes which have become visible on the
left side. Replace the plastic hinge cover.
For a neat finish the blanking caps may
now be fitted into the holes on the r ight
side.
5. Slide the door onto the top hinge pin,
making sure that the door is the right
way up.
Screw the bot tom hinge into its new
position on the left side of the bottom.
Replace the adjustable foot.
6. Before f inal tightening of the bottom
bracket, check that the door is aligned
both horizontally and ver tically. Also
check that the door seals are closed
securely on all sides.
The finished appliance will look similar to
the illustr ation shown here.
Re-adjust the levelling foot so the unit is
stable and level.
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LEVELLING THE UNIT
To do this adjus t the levelling feet at the front of the unit. If the unit is not level, the door and
magnetic seals will not be aligned properly. Ensure that the feet touch the ground before use.
Looking down from the top, adjust the levelling feet by turning them clockwise or anticlockwise.
INTERIOR ACCESSORIES
Various glass or plas tic storage shelves are included with your appliance. Dif ferent models have
different combinations.
If your model is f it ted with a fruit and veget able drawer, you should always slide one of the full
size glass storage shelves into the lowest set of guides, above the drawer, and keep it in this
position. To do this, pull the storage shelf for ward until it can be swivelled upwards or
downwards and removed.
To insert the shelf at a dif ferent height, do the above operation in reverse.
• In order to make the most of the volume of the fresh food storage compar tment and frozen
food storage compar tment, you can remove one or more shelves or drawers out of the
appliance, to your personal preference.
Product overview
• All images in this ins truction manual are for illus tration only. Please refer to your individual
unit for details.
CLEANING BEFORE USE
Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda, then rinse with warm
water using a wr ung-out sponge or cloth. Wash the shelves and salad bin in warm soapy water
and dr y completely before replacing in the unit. Clean the ex ter ior of the unit with a damp
cloth. If you require more information refer to the Cleaning section.
BEFORE USING YOUR UNIT
Do not damage the power cord under any condition so as to ensure safety use. Do not use
when the power cord is damaged or the plug is worn.
Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile or highly cor rosive items in the refrigerator to pr event
damage to the product or risk of fire.
Do not place flammable items near the refriger ator to avoid risk of fire.
This produc t is a household refrigerator and shall be suitable only for the storage of foods.
According to national standards, household refrigerators shall not be used for other purposes,
such as s torage of blood, dr ugs or biological products.
To prevent bursts and other losses, do not place items such as bottled or sealed cont ainers of
fluid such as bottled beers and beverages in the freezer compar tment.
Before placing any food in your unit, tur n it on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is working
properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct temperature. Your unit should not be
overfilled.
BEFORE PLUGGING IN – You must check that you have a socket which is
compatible with the plug supplied with the unit.
BEFORE TURNING ON – Do not turn on until two hours after moving the unit.
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HUS-95WH
Operation
refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best practice to wait 24
hours before adding food. The ther mostat knob controls the temperature.
NOISE INSIDE THE UNIT
You may notice that your unit makes some unusual noises. Most of these are per fec tly normal,
but you should be aware of them.
These noises are caused by the circulation of the refriger ant liquid in the cooling system. I t has
become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will
not affect the per formance of your unit. This is the compressor motor working as it pumps the
refrigerant around the sys tem.
TIPS FOR KEEPING FOOD IN THE UNIT
Cooked meat and fish should always be stored on a shelf above raw meat and f ish to avoid
bacterial transfer. Keep r aw meat and fish in a container which is large enough to collect juices
and cover it properly. Place the container on the lowest shelf.
• Leave space around your food, to allow air to circulate inside the unit. Ensure all par ts of the
unit are kept cool.
• To prevent transfer of f lavours and drying out, pack or cover the food separately. Fruit and
vegetables do not need to be wr apped.
• Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you put in the unit. This will help to maint ain
the internal temperature of the unit.
• To prevent cold air escaping from the unit, try to limit the number of times you open the door.
We recommend that you only open the door when you need to put food in or take food out.
SWITCHING ON YOUR UNIT
The design of the temperature selector knob may var y, depending on your model:
Setting “Off” – the appliance is turned of f
Setting “Min” – the temperature inside the unit will be less cold
Setting “Med” – normal operation (adequate for most situations)
Setting “Max” – the temperature inside the unit will be at its coldest
During high ambient temperatures , e.g. on hot summer days, it may be necessary to set the
thermostat to the coolest set ting (the “Max” setting). This may cause the compressor to run
continuously in order to maintain a low temperature inside the cabinet.
When you first install your refrigerator, set the thermostat knob to “Med”. Give your
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Cleaning
DEFROSTING
Turn the unit off.
Remove the food from the refrigerator and store it properly to keep it cold. Clear the drain
pipe using soft mater ials to prevent damage to the liner. Prepare the water containers for
defrosting. Pay close attention to the compressor compartment water tray to prevent water
overflowing.
You can use the ambient temperature for natur al defrost, or you can also use the ice shovel to
clear any frost. Only use a pla stic or wooden ice shovel to avoid damage to the liner or drain
pipe. Never use metal or shar p tools to clear ice.
You may also use an appropriate amount of hot water to speed up the defrost. Use a clean
towel to dry the water after defrosting.
After defrosting, return the foods to the unit and turn it on.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF THE UNIT
Remove all the shelves and the salad bin. To remove the salad bin fir st remove the lower door
shelf.
• Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm
water using a damp sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dr y before replacing the shelves and
salad bin.
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• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make sure
that the door is closed to avoid getting polish onto the magnetic door seal or inside the unit.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components may be
vacuumed using a soft brush att achment.
CLEANING TIPS
Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This may be due to a change in room
temperature. Any moisture may be wiped away with a clean cloth. If the problem continues,
contact a qualified technician for assistance.
Maintenance
CARE WHEN HANDLING/MOVING THE UNIT
Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circums tances should it be
lifted by holding the edges of the top sur face.
SERVICING
The unit should only be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should
be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexper ienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunc tion. Contact a
qualified technician.
SWITCHING OFF FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
When the unit is not in use for a long period, disconnect it from the power supply, empty all
food and clean the appliance. Leaving the door ajar will help to prevent the build-up of
unpleasant odours.
Troubleshooting
Problem
The compressor may be heard
working constantly.
The light does not work
The door cannot be closed properly
The unit is excessively noisy.
Solution
• It is nor mal for the refrigerator to oper ate for
longer where the ambient temper ature is higher.
• Do not load the unit with too much fresh content s
at one time.
• Do not put hot food into the unit. Wait for it to
cool to room temperature f irst.
• The door is being opened too often.
• Check that the unit is plugged in and switched on.
• Check the light for damage.
• Check that contents are not obstr ucting proper
closure of the door.
• Check the unit is not over f illed.
• Check that the unit is level and s table.
• Check that the unit is level and s table.
• Check the contents for loose items that may be
vibrating agains t the shelves or interior walls
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES
• The refrigerator enclosure may emit heat during operation specially in summer. This is caused
by the radiation of the condenser, and is par t of normal operation.
• Condensation : condensation may be seen on the exterior sur face and door seals of the
appliance when the ambient humidity high. This is a normal phenomenon, and any
condensation may be wiped away with a clean cloth.
• Buzz : A buzz may be generated by the running compressor, especially when starting up or
shutting down.
Before calling for after-sales service, please check the following points; you may be able to solve
any problem yourself.
Problem
The appliance does not work.
There is an unpleasant odour.
Solution
• Check that the unit is plugged in and switched on.
• Check for power failure, low voltage, or tripped
circuit breaker.
• Strong-smelling foods should be wrapped closely.
• Check if foods are out of date or mouldy.
• Clean the interior.
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Tips for energy saving
• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is humid and hot. If you
open the door, close it as soon as possible.
• Ensure the appliance has suff iciently ventilation, including adequate air circulation behind the
appliance.
• In normal temperature conditions, set the thermostat to the middle “Med” set ting.
• Before loading the appliance with fresh food, ensure it is cooled to room temperature.
• A build-up of ice and frost will increase energy consumption, so clean the appliance as soon
as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.
• If the unit has an external condenser, the back wall should be clean and free of dust or dir t.
• The appliance should be located in the cooles t area of the room, away from heat producing
appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
• Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading
the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose
quality, or spoil.
• B e sure to wrap foods proper ly, and wipe container s dr y before placing them in the appliance.
This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
• The appliance’s storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper towels.
Liners interfere with the circulation of cold air, making the appliance less efficient.
• Organise and label food to reduce door openings. Remove only as many items as needed at
any one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
Disposal
Old units still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly method of disposal will
ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again. The refrigerant used in
your unit and insulation materials require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the
pipes on the back of the unit are damaged prior to disposal. Up to date information concerning
options of disposing of your old unit and pack aging from the new one can be obtained from your
local council office.
When disposing of an old unit, break any locks or latches and remove the door as a safeguard
to prevent children becoming trapped.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled was te disposal, recycle
it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To
return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or
contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this
product for environmental safe recycling.
NOTES
For more information, please cont act your local authority or the retailer where you purchased
the product.
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NOTES NOTES
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How to arrange service and obtain spare parts
For service and spare parts contact 1300 762 219
Notice to Australian customers :
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major
failure.
Notice to New Zealand customers:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees
Act 1993. This warranty should not be construed a s any at tempt to contract out of or exclude
any or the guarantees available to any consumers under this Act provided that you agree that
the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply if you are acquir ing the
goods for the purpose of a business.
HUSKY REFRIGERATION
Distributed by Arisit Pty LTD.
Australia:
40-44 Mark Anthony Dr, Dandenong South VIC 3175, Aus tralia.
AUS Contact Number: 1300 762 219
New Zealand:
1A Howe Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.
NZ Contact number: 09 306 10 20
Web: www.huskybrand.com.au
Ser vice : 1300 762 219
Warranties Email: arisit.warranties@arisit.com
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