HEINNER HF-V213F+ Double Door Refrigerator Instruction Manual

HEINNER HF-V213F+ Double Door Refrigerator Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

Before using the appliance, please read carefully this instruction manual and keep it for future reference.

This instruction manual is designed to provide you with all required instructions related to the installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
In order to operate the unit correctly and safety, please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and usage.

CONTENT OF YOUR PACKAGE

• Double door refrigerator
• User manual
• Warranty card

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL WARNINGS!

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the builtin 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: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the
appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the following instructions:

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

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

Symbol ISO 7010 W021

WARNING: Risk of fire / flammable materials

• 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 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 flames 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 flammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household only.

• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualified 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 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.

• 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 qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

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.

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

• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for
  cooling / storing food. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for losses to be incurred in the contrary case.

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

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant 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 fish 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.

SAFETY WARNINGS:

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an
  extension lead.

• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.

• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang off the door.

• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.

• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the ice-making compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze.

• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure that 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 you have taken them out of the ice-making compartment.

• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.

• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This affects the performance of your fridge.

• Secure any accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to the accessories.

• Do not use plug adapter.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

General notes:

Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers in the bottom part of the appliance, and shelves evenly distributed, position of door bins does not affect energy consumption.

Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most Efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers and bins are on stock position.

This presentation os only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the apliance model.

Dimensions

Overall dimensions

Space required in use

Overall space required in use

INSTALLATION

Before using the appliance, you should pay attention to the following points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• The plug must be accessible after installation.
• 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 qualified electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend you consult a qualified 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 where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2  cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
• Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm of free space is available above it.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This should be done before placing food in the fridge.
• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the fridge after cleaning.
• Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° (as shown in the figure) to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.
• The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free space not exceeding 75 mm.

Before using the appliance

• When using your fridge for the first time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows  efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

USING THE APPLIANCE

LESS FROST TECHNOLOGY:

Thanks to the wrap around evaporator, LessFrost technology offers more efficient cooling, less manual defrost requirement and more flexible storage room.

Thermostat Setting

The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Cooler temperatures can be obtained by rotating the knob to higher numbers, 1 to 5.

Important note: Do not try to rotate the knob beyond position 1, it will stop your appliance from working.

Thermostat Settings

• Set the knob to a low/medium position, up to 3, for short-term storage of food in the appliance.
• Set the knob to a medium position, 3 or 4, for long-term storage of food in the appliance.
• Set the knob to 5 position for freezing the fresh food. The appliance will run for colder temperatures.

Super freezing:

This switch shall be used as superfreeze switch. For maximum freezing capacity, please turn on this switch before 24 hours placing fresh food. After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours ON position is generally sufficient. In order to save energy, please turn off this switch after 24 hours from placing fresh food.

Warnings about Temperature Adjustments

• The ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened affects the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. If required, change the temperature setting.
• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.
• When setting the thermostat, take into consideration how often the appliance doors are opened and closed, how much food is stored in the refrigerator, and the environment in which the refrigerator is located.
• When the appliance is first switched on, allow it to run for 24 hours in order to reach operating temperature. During this time, do not open the door and do not  keep a large quantity of food inside.
• Unplug your appliance during a power cut to prevent damage to the compressor. Once power is restored, delay plugging in your appliance for 5 to 10 minutes. This will help prevent damage to the appliance’s components.
• Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature (N = 16°C – 32°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.

Accessories

Ice tray

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in the freezer compartment.
• After the water has completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to remove the ice cubes.
  

Plastic scraper

After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment. The frost accumulated in the freezer should be removed periodically. Use the plastic scraper provided if necessary. Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit.

All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model.

STORING THE FOOD

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is used for storing fresh food for a few days.

• Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. Leave some space around food to allow circulation of air.
• Do not place hot food or evaporating liquid in the refrigerator.
• Always store food in closed containers or wrapped.
• To reduce humidity and avoid formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator.
• Meat of all types, wrapped in packages, is recommended to be placed on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin, where the air is colder.
• You can put fruit and vegetables into the crisper without packaging.
• To avoid cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often, and not leave the door open for a long time.
• For normal working conditions, it will be sufficient 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, fish, 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 Some recommendations have been specified below for the placement and storage of your food in the cooling compartment.

Food| Maximum storing time| Where to place in the fridge compartment
---|---|---
Vegetables and fruits| 1 week| Vegetable bin
Meet and fish| 2 -3 days| Wrapped in plastic foil or bags or in a meat container (on the glass shelf)
Fresh cheese| 3-4 days| In special door shelf
Butter and margarine| 1 week| In special door shelf
Bottled products milk and yoghurt| Until the expiry date recommended by the producer| In special door shelf
Eggs| 1 month| In the egg shelf
Cooked food| | All shelves

Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food and for storing frozen food for the period of time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes/

• When freezing fresh food, wrap and seal the food properly; the packaging should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil (heavy grade, if in doubt double wrap), polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
• To get maximum capacity for freezer compartment, please just use glass shelves for upper and middle section. For bottom section, please use lower basket.
• The maximum amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the name plate (see Freezing Capacity).
• 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.
• For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, set the refrigerator thermostat at 4 – 5 for 24 hours before placing fresh food into the  freezer
• After placing fresh food into the freezer, change the setting to 4 – 5 for 24 hours is generally sufficient. After 24 hours, you can reduce the setting if required.
• Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen food.
• Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time.
• In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer door to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.
• When purchasing and storing frozen food products, ensure that the packaging is not damaged.
• The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen food is indicated on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it.
• Once the food has thawed, it must not be refrozen; you must cook it asquickly as possible in order to consume or to freeze once again.

NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, you will find that it will not open easily. This is normal. Once equilibrium has been reached, the  door will open easily.

Important note:

• Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just like fresh foods. If they are not cooked after being thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen.
• 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. Therefore, the frozen food should be added little amount of spices or the desired spice should be added after the food has been thawed.
• The storage period of food is dependent on the oil used. The suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter and the unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
• The food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and the other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.

Some recommendations have been specified on pages 16 and 17 for the placement and storage of your food in the deep freeze compartment.

Note: Frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat after being thawed. If the meat is not  cooked after being thawed, it must not be re-frozen.

Dairy products| Preparation| Maximum storing   time (months)| Storing conditions
---|---|---|---
Packet    (homogenize)milk| In its own packet| 2-3| Pure milk – in its ownpacket
Cheese    –                    excluding white cheese| In slices| 6-8| Original package may be used for short storing period. It should be wrapped infoil for longer periods.
Butter, margarine| In its package| 6|

| Maximum     storing    time (months)| Thawing time in room temperature (hours)| Thawing time in      oven (minutes)
---|---|---|---
Bread| 4-6| 2-3| 4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits| 3-6| 1-1.5| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pastry| 1-3| 2-3| 5-10 (200-225 °C)
Pie| 1-1.5| 3-4| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Phyllo dough| 2-3| 1-1.5| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza| 2-3| 2-4| 15-20 (200 °C)

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.
• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.
• The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not clean them in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.
• Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.

THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.

DEFROSTING
Defrosting the fridge compartment

• Defrosting occurs fully automatically in fridge compartment during operation; the defrosted water collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.
• The evaporating tray and water drain hole (back of the refrigerator crisper shelf) should be cleaned periodically to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the fridge instead of flowing out.
• You can also clean the drain hole by pouring 1/2 glass of water down it.

Defrosting the freezer compartment

The frost, accumulated in the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically (Use the plastic scraper provided). The freezer compartment should be cleaned in the same way as the refrigerator compartment, with the defrost function of the compartment at least twice a year.
For this:

• The day before you defrost, set the thermostat dial to “5” position to freeze the food completely.
• During defrosting, frozen food should be wrapped in several layers of paper and kept in a cool place. The inevitable rise in temperature will shorten its storage life. Remember to use this food within a relatively short period of time.
• Set the thermostat knob to position “•” or unplug the unit. Leave the door open until the unit is completely defrosted.
• To accelerate the defrosting process, one or more bowls of warm water can be placed in the freezer compartment.
• Dry the inside of the unit carefully and set the thermostat knob to the MAX position.

Replacing LED lighting

If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only.

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION

Transportation and changing of installation position

• The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.
• During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting.
• Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the moving objects (ie,shelves,crisper…) should be taken out or fixed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.
  Carry the fridge in the upright position.

Repositioning the door

• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your refrigerator door, if the door handle on your refrigerator is installed from the front surface of the door.
• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any handles.
• If the door opening direction of your refrigerator may be changed, you should contact the nearest Authorised Service Agent to have the opening direction changed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the fridge freezer is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore to save time and money, check the following, before calling an electrician.

What to do if your appliance does not operate Check that:

• There is no power
• The general switch in your home is disconnected
• The thermostat setting is on the «•» position
• The socket is not faulty. To check this, plug the appliance in to another socket which you know is working.

What to do if your appliance performs poorly Check that:

• ou have overloaded the appliance.
• The thermostat setting is on position “1” (if so set the thermostat dial to a suitable value).
• The doors are closed properly,
• There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough space at the rear and side walls.
  If your fridge is operating too loudly.

Normal Noises
Compressor noise

• Normal motor noise: This noise means that the compressor operates normally
• The compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is first activated.

Bubbling noise and splash:

• This noise is caused by the flow of the fridge freezer in the tubes of the system. If you hear any other noises check that:
  • The appliance is level
  • Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance
  • The objects on the appliance are vibrating.

If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator

Check that:

• The drain hole for the water is not clogged (use the defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).

Recommendations

• If you do not intend to use the appliance for long time (for example during the summer holidays) unplug and clean the appliance and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and smells.
• To stop the appliance completely, unplug it from the main socket (for cleaning and when the doors are left open).
• If a problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
• The lifetime of your appliance is stated and declared by the Department of Industry. The length of time for retaining parts required for the proper operation of the appliance is 10 years.

Tips for saving energy

1. Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room , but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
3. When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator compartment. The low temperature of the frozen food will help to cool the refrigerator compartment when it is thawing. This will help to save energy. If the frozen food is put out, it results in a waste of energy.
4. Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance Otherwise humidity increases in the appliance. Therefore, the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste.
5. Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
6. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller …etc ) closed
7. Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.
8. It is possible to store more food by removing freezer shelf. Energy consumption is declared with maximum load and without freezer shelf.

CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model and Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate. Subject to change without notice.

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 find the same information in EPREL using the link https://
eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you find on the rating plate of the appliance

To access information about your product in the EPREL portal, you can scan the codes below;
HF-V213F+

HF-V213SF+

HF-V213BKF+

Thank you for purchasing this product. If you need support with your product, visit our website using the links below.
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Environment friendly disposal
You can help protect the environment!
Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the non-working electrical equipment’s to an appropriate waste disposal center.

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References

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