Hisense RB390N4BC20 Total Frost Combined Refrigerator Instruction Manual

Hisense RB390N4BC20 Total Frost Combined Refrigerator

Product Information

Specifications

• Klimaklasse: SN N ST
• Model: OHNE BILDSCHIRM / MIT BILDSCHIRM

Safety and warning information

For your safety and correct usage, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life, will be properly informed on its usage and safety notices. For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of these user’s instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people

According to EN standard
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.

According to IEC standard
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person being responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children as there is a risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent children playing from suffering an electric shock or from closing themselves inside it.
• If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General Safety Instructions

• Make sure the appliance is not flammable.
• Do not pull the cable.
• Do not plug in the power plug if the socket is loose.

WARNING : 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 hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• catering and similar non-retail applications.

WARNING : Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket- outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

Replacing the illuminating lamps
WARNING: The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the illuminating lamps is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance.
This warning is only for refrigerators that contain illuminating lamps.

Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.
The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
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.
The symbol is a warning and indicates the refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable.
WARNING : Risk of fire / flammable materials

If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged

• Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit,fire, and/or electric shock.

Electrical safety

1. The power cord must not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged.
   A crushed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance.

4. Do not pull the main cable.

5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover.

7. The fridge is only applied with power supply of single phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge .The fridge must employ a special power socket instead of common one with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with ground wire.

Daily use

• Do not store flammable gas or liquids in the appliance, there is a risk of an explosion.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket ,do not pull on the cable.
• Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance.
• Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture’s instructions.
• The appliances manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions for storage.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
• Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
• Keep burning candles, lamps and other items with naked flames away from the appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire.
• The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in normal household as explained in this instruction booklet. You should take care when move it as the appliance is heavy.
• Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Never use the base ,drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as supports.
• Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out.
• Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
• To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers.

Installation

1. Attach the upper hinge cover using the provided screws.
2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade and a cross screwdriver to secure the screws.
3. If your model has a display, attach the screw hole covers accordingly.
4. Attach the lower hinge part on the left side.
5. Change the screw hole covers on the middle cover plate from left to right.
6. Attach the special screws, handle covers, and handle as shown in the diagram.

Installation Important!

• For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual. Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it.
• Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In this case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor,condenser) to prevent the risk of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

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 50-70mmofspace from the back to the wall,atleast100mmfromitstop,atleast 100mmfromitsside to the wall and a clear space up front to allow the doors to open 115°.Asshown in follow diagrams.

Note
This appliance performs well within the climate class from SN to ST showed in the table below. It may not work properly if being left at a temperature above or below the indicated range for a long period.

• 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.

Leveling of appliance

• For sufficient leveling and 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 doors to self-close, tilt the top backwardsbyabout10mm.

Reversing the door

The side at which the door opens can be changed, from the right side (as supplied) to the left 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

When required, tilt the refrigerator back in order to gain access to the base, you should rest the appliance 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. Different models may correspond to different pictures. Models will be written in the picture. If some parts are not shown in the picture, please ignore the relevant description.

1. Stand the refrigerator upright. Open the upper door to take out all door racks (to avoid racks damaged) and then close the door.

2. Remove part ①,loose part ② from the top right side of refrigerator.

3. Remove screws ① and hinge ②.When the refrigerator with display on door, you need to pass connector ③ through the hole of hinge (Please hold upper door by hand when installing).

4. Remove the upper door from the middle hinge by carefully lifting the door straight up. Then place the upper door on a smooth surface with its upper cover upwards.

5. When the refrigerator with a display on door, take screw hole cover(right) from plastic bag and install it onto the top right side of refrigerator body.Then remove screw hole cover(left) from the top left side of appliance and put it into plastic bag. When the refrigerator without a display on door, pull out screw hole cover from the left side up rightly, and fix it on the right side.

6. When the refrigerator with a display on door, remove part 2 from the top left side of upper cover and take out part 2 . Then remove part 3 and put part  4 into the top right side of upper cover. Refer to above operation, install part3  and part 4 on to the top left side of upper cover. Install part  1 of the top right side of upper cover. When the refrigerator without a display on door, skip this step.  

7. Loose screw ③ and take down part ② and part ①, Install replacement door stopper-left ④ provided (in the plastic bag) and part ② (stop block) to the left side with screw ③. Keep part ① with the appliance for future reference.

8. Loose screws used to fix the middle hinge and remove middle hinge. Then remove the lower door.

9. Place the lower door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loose screw ③ and take down part ② and part ① , Install replacement door stopper-left ④ provided (in the plastic bag) and part 2 (stop block) to the left side with screw ③. Keep part ① with the appliance for future reference.

10. Change screw hole covers on middle cover plate from left to right (as shown in figure below).

11. Tip the refrigerator backwards, remove part②.

12. Remove part ③ from the lower hinge pin, loose out the lower hinge pin, change it to the reverse hole site, and then tighten into position, then install part ③ on the lower hinge pin.

13. Replace the items remount in step 11, change part 1  to left and then fix them with screws 4 Install part  2 at last.

14. Slot the lower door onto the bottom hinge pin and hold in position. Turn the middle hinge by 180°, change the washer on the axis to the lower side, adjust the middle hinge to the appropriate position and then install it ensuring the lower door in secured place.

15. Move the upper door to an appropriate position, and then fix part② by screws ①Before fix part 2 , pass connector ③ through hinge ② refer to step 3. (Please hold upper door by hand when installing)  

16. Connect electrical connector① as shown in the picture, then fix part ② by screw ③ refer to step 2.

17. Open the upper door, mount door racks and then close it.
    Note:
    If your appliance has handle,you have to reverse handle by follow instructions below.
    Remove the upper door and place it on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Lever part ① and part ④, then loose screws ② , as shown in the picture. Change handle ③ to the right side, then install screws ②, part ① and part ④ in turn.

Description of the appliance

The view of an appliance with dispenser

1. Cabinet
2. LED light & thermostat control
3. Wine shelf(alternative)
4. Glass shelves
5. Crisper cover
6. Crisper
7. Tray(alternative with a upper drawer)
8. Middle drawer
9. Lower drawer
10. Adjustable feet
11. Refrigerator door
12. Refrigerator door gasket
13. Upper rack
14. Middle rack
15. Water tank
16. Lower rack
17. Handle(optional)
18. Freezer door
19. Freezer door gasket
20. Accessories

Note:

• Due to unceasing modification of our products, some parts of 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 drawers(except lower freezer drawer), ice tray.

The view of an appliance without dispenser

1. Cabinet
2. LED light & thermostat control
3. Wine shelf(alternative)
4. Glass shelves
5. Crisper cover
6. Crisper
7. Tray(alternative with a upper drawer)
8. Middle drawer
9. Lower drawer
10. Adjustable feet
11. Refrigerator door
12. Refrigerator door gasket
13. Upper rack(X2)
14. Lower rack
15. Handle(optional)
16. Freezer door
17. Freezer door gasket

Note:

• Due to unceasing modification of our products, some parts of 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 drawers(except lower freezer drawer), ice tray.

The view of an appliance with display on door

1. Cabinet
2. LED light
3. Wine shelf(alternative)
4. Glass shelves
5. Upper crisper
6. Crisper cover
7. Lower Crisper
8. Upper drawer
9. Middle drawer
10. Lower drawer
11. Adjustable feet
12. Refrigerator door
13. Refrigerator door gasket
14. Upper rack(X2)
15. Lower rack
16. Handle(optional)
17. Freezer door
18. Freezer door gasket
19. Accessories

Note:

• Due to unceasing modification of our products, some parts of 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 drawers(except lower freezer drawer), ice tray.

Display controls

Display panel inside door
User your appliance according to the following control regulations, your appliance has the corresponding functions and modes as the display panels showed in the pictures below. When the appliance is powered on for the first time, the backlighting of the icons on display panel starts working. If no buttons have been pressed and the doors are closed, the backlighting will turn off.

Display panel inside door

Controlling the temperature
We recommend that when you start your refrigerator for the first time, the temperature for the refrigerator is set to 4°C.Ifyouwanttochangethe temperature, follow the instructions below.

Caution!
When you set a temperature, you set an average temperature for the whole refrigerator cabinet. Temperatures inside each 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.

Fridge

• Press “ “”to set fridge temperature between 2°C and 8°C as needed, and display panel will display corresponding values according to the following sequence.

Note: When the“ ” is lighted, the holiday mode is activated. Check the Holiday mode instruction.

Super Freeze( )
Super Freeze will quickly lower the temperature within the freezer so food will freeze faster. This can lock in the vitamins and nutrients of fresh food and keep food fresh longer.

• You can press “ “”for3 sec to get into super freeze mode.
• When Super freeze Mode is selected, the light will be illuminated and the freezer temperature will be setat-24°C.
• Incase of the maximum amount of food to be frozen, please wait about 24 h.
• Super freeze automatically switches off after52 hours and then the freezer temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting.

Holiday ( )
If you are going to be away for a long period of time, press “ ”,you can activate this function.

• When Holiday Mode is activated, the light will be illuminated. The freezer temperature will be setat-18°C and the fridge temperature will be setat15°C.
  Important! Do not store any food in the fridge during this time.

Switch( )(display panel inside door)
You can switch on or switch off your appliance by press this button.

• Press “Switch” for3 seconds, after a buzzer sound, the appliance will be turned off.
• Press “Switch” for1 second, after a buzzer sound, the appliance will be turned on.

Display panel on door

Display panel on door
The temperature can be changed between °C and °F by pressing “SET TEMP.”for3 seconds. Controlling the temperature We recommend that when you start your refrigerator for the first time, the temperature for the refrigerator is set to 4°C. If you want toc hange the temperature, follow the instructions below.

Caution!
When you seta temperature, you set an average temperature for the whole refrigerator cabinet. Temperatures inside each 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.

Fridge

• Press “ZONE CHOICE ”,the “ ”light will turn on. Then press “SETTEMP.” ,you can set fridge temperature between 2°C and 8°C as needed, and display panel will display corresponding values according to the following sequence.

Freezer

• Press “ZONECHOICE”, when the “ ” light turns on. Then press “SETTEMP.”, you can set freezer temperature between – 14°C and -24°C as needed, and the display panel will display corresponding value according to the following sequence.

Super Freeze( )
Super Freeze will quickly lower the temperature within the freezer so food will freeze faster. This can lock in the vitamins and nutrients of fresh food and keep food fresh longer.

• You can press “SUPER” toget into super freezer mode.
• When super freeze Mode is selected, the light will be illuminated and the freezer temperature will be setat-24°C.
• In case ofthe maximum amount offood tobe frozen, please wait about 24 h.
• Super freeze automatically switches off after52 hours and then the freezer temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting.

Eco energy
This function makes the freezer work in a power saving mode which is useful for reducing energy consumption when you are away.

• You can press “ECOMODE” to get into economic energy mode.
• When economic energy Mode is activated, the light will be illuminated. The freezer temperature will be setat-17°C and the fridge temperature will be set at 6°C.

Switch
You can switch on or switch off your appliance by press this button.

• Press “ ”for3 seconds, after a buzzer sound, meanwhile the digital light will show “OF”, the appliance will be turned off.
• Press “Switch” for 3 seconds, after a buzzer sound, the appliance will be turned on.

Alarm

• When the door of fridge has been opened for over 2 minutes, the door alarm will sound. Incase of door alarm, buzzer will sound 3 times every 1 minute and will stop alarming automatically after8 minutes.
• To save energy, please avoid keeping the door open for a long time when using the appliance. The door alarm can also be cleared by closing the door.

Using your appliance

Your appliance is supplied with a number of accessories and this section describes how best to use them.

Door rack

• It is suitable for the storage of eggs, canned liquid, bottled drinks and packed food, etc. Do not place too many heavy things in the racks.

Shelf in Refrigerator chamber

• There are three shelves in refrigerator chamber, and they can be taken out to be cleaned.

Extra fresh box(optional)

• In certain model, there will be an extra fresh box(drawer). In this drawer you can get a lower temperature to store fish, meat and other erodible food temporarily Normally it will be about 2°C lower than the other part of the fresh compartment. You can move the slide bar to set the temperature. There are some recommendations in the below table which you can consult.

fridge temp. set| slide bar| food| storage period
---|---|---|---
2°C| right most| fish & meat| <3 days
5°C| right most| fruit| <2 weeks
8°C| right most| vegetables| <5 days

Note: Due to the environment temperature and setting temperature both influence the temperature of extra fresh box(drawer), the actual temperature may change in a certain range. The temperature of this drawer may lower than zero, so it is normal that liquid in this drawer was frozen.

Flexible wine rack

• It is for storing bottled wine or drinks, and it can be taken out to clean.

Crisper cover

• It is for controlling the temperature of the crisper and avoiding the vegetable losing moisture. This function is optional.
• You can adjust the slide bar on the crisper cover to keep different humidity in the crisper. Push the slide bar to the left, you will keep a higher humidity which can storage vegetable and fruit long and fresh, to the right will be lower humidity.

Fruit and vegetable crisper

• It is suitable for the storage of fruits and vegetable.

Freezer Drawer

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

Ice cube tray

• It is used to make ice cubes. To make ice cubes, please fill water into the ice cube trays and the water level shall not exceed the top line(ideally eighty percent of the ice tray volume). Place the tray into the freezer drawer and wait at least two hours for the ice cubes to be formed. After the cubes are formed, gently twist the tray to separate the cubes and trays.

Water Dispenser(optional)
The water dispenser, located in the fridge door, is for storing drinking water. With this appliance you can obtain chilled water easily without opening the refrigerator. You should be informed of following tips.

Before Using
Before using this appliance for the first time, you should use it as follows.

1. Take out the middle rack.
2. Hold the two sides of the water tank tightly, then pull up the water tank by shaking up and down.
3. Unscrew the head, then clean it and the inside of water tank.

Assembling
Before assembling, please drain the water inside the tank , and check whether the washer reversed or not.

1. Insert the head into the hole.
2. Fit the tank along the guides on the door.
3. Press down two side of the tank.
4. When you hear a click sound, that means the installation is completed.

Warning!

1. Be careful not to press on the head;
2. When fitting the water tank, ensure the head inserted into the hole first.

Filling water
Before you fill the drinking water into the water tank, ensure that the water tank is steady and in a correct position.
Caution: Fill with water up to 3L(which is suggested), and not above the level. Otherwise, it may overflow when the lid is close.

1. We recommend that you fill the water by the following way.
2. Open the small lid by rotating it, and fill water from the inlet of the large lid. Please remember rotate the small lid back to it’s original position when finish filling water.

Warning!
Don’t touch other parts of the appliance when filling water, it may cause the water leakage.

Dispensing water

1. Make sure the cover of the water tank is fitted on.
2. Close the fridge door and check the dispenser.

Receiving Water
You should use the correct cup to receive water underneath the water dispenser.

Warning!
Don’t push the dispenser lever forward without cup, it may cause the water leak from the dispenser.

Cleaning

1. Put the water tank out of the door carefully, and then wash the tank, lid and head lightly in water.
2. After you have successfully cleaned the appliance, you should dry it by natural drying or using the dryer.
3. If you have used the water dispenser for many times, the water in the receiving tank may drop on the floor, which may make your floor wet, and you should clean the tank with dry towel regularly before overflow.

Product Usage Instructions

Temperature Control
The temperature control is located on the control panel. Adjust the temperature using the sliding bar or knobs. The temperature settings vary depending on the type of food you are storing.

Refer to the table below for recommended temperature settings:

Flexible Wine Shelf
The flexible wine shelf can be adjusted to accommodate different bottle sizes. Slide the wine shelf to the desired position to create more space or to fit larger bottles.

Food Storage Duration
Refer to the table below for recommended food storage duration:

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.
• Place the appliance 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.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator or freezer the internal, temperature will increase resulting in the compressor having to work harder and will consume more energy.
• Do cover or wrap the food particularly if , it has a strong flavor.
• Place food properly so that air can circulate freely around it.

Hints for refrigeration

• Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food: wrap and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.Always follow food storage times and use by dates suggested by manufacturers.

• Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.
  They should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.

• Fruit and vegetables:
  They should be stored in the special drawer provided.

• Butter and cheese:
  Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic film wrap.

• Milk bottles:

Should have a lid and be stored in the door racks.

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.
• 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 Do not allow fresh unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid temperature rise of the latter.
• Iced products if consumed 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.

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.

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.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive cleansers.
• Do not use a sharp objects instead of a plastic scraper to remove frost from the appliance.

For hygienic reasons the appliance
(including exterior and interior accessories) should be cleaned regularly (at least every two months).

Warning!
The appliance mustnot be connected to the mains during cleaning as there is a danger ofelectrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance offand remove the plug fromthe mains socket.

Exterior cleaning
To maintain good appearance ofyour appliance, you should clean itregularly.

• Wipe the control panel with a clean, soft  cloth.
• Spray water on to 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.

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
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 before putting them back into place. 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 freezer is nearly empty and proceed as follow:

1. Remove existing food and accessories baskets, unplug the appliance from the mains power and leave the doors open. Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate the process.
2. When defrosting is completed, clean your freezer as described above.

Caution!
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the freezer compartment. Only after the interior is completely dry should the appliance be switched back on and plugged back into the mains socket.

Door seals cleaning
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 .

Replacing the LED light:
Warning: The LED light must not be replaced by the user! If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance.

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.
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.

into the power outlet properly.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, replace if necessary.
It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the defrost cycle, or for a short time after the appliance is switched on to protect the compressor.
Odours from the compartments| The interior may need to be cleaned
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.
Noise from the appliance| The sounds below are quite normal:

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

The motor runs continuously| 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.

A layer of frost occurs in the compartment| 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 the “Cleaning and care” chapter.
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Temperature inside is too warm| 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 .
Temperature inside is too cold| Increase the temperature by following the “Display controls” chapter.
Doors can’t be closed easily| 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.
Water drips on the floor| The water pan (located at the rear bottom of the cabinet) may not be properly leveled, or the draining spout under neath 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. Check if the refrigerator is power-off for a long time, this may cause the ice in the bucket to melt into water, and flow to the floor .
The light is not working|

• The LED light may be damaged. Refer to replace LED lights in cleaning and care chapter.
• The control system has disabled the lights due to the door being kept open too long, close and reopens the door to reactivate the lights.

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.

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.

dairy products, cakes, drinks and other foods which are not suitable for freezing.
2| (*)-Freezer| ≤-18| Seafood (fish , shrimp , shellfish),freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 3 months ,the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition),suitable for frozen fresh food.
3| -Freezer| ≤-18| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish),freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 3 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition),are not suitable for frozen fresh food.
4| *-Freezer| ≤-12| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 2 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), are not suitable for frozen fresh food.
5| -Freezer| ≤-6| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 1 month, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), are not suitable for frozen fresh food.
6| 0-star| -6~0| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, some packaged processed foods, etc. (Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably no later than3 days) . Partially encapsulated processed foods (non- freezable foods)
7| Chill| -2~+3| Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken, freshwater aquatic products, etc.(7 days below 0 ℃ and above 0 ℃ is recommended for consumption within that day, preferably no more than 2 days). Seafood (less than 0 for 15 days, it is not recommended to store above 0℃)
8| Fresh Food| 0~+4| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, cooked food, etc. (Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably no more than 3 days)
9| Wine| +5~+20| red wine, white wine, sparkling wine etc.

Note: please store different foods according to the compartments or target storage temperature of your purchased products.

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.

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
  1. If the appliance is Frost Free.
  2. If the appliance contains freezer compartment.

Maintenance
For maintenance, refer to the user manual for detailed instructions.

FAQ

1. Q: How do I clean the appliance?
   A: To clean the appliance, use a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

2. Q: Can I plug in the appliance with a loose socket?
   A: No, it is not safe to plug in the appliance if the socket is loose. Contact a qualified electrician to fix the socket before using the appliance.

3. Q: How do I adjust the temperature?
   A: The temperature can be adjusted using the sliding bar or knobs on the control panel. Refer to the user manual for specific instructions.

4. Q: Can I store food for longer than the recommended duration?
   A: It is not recommended to store food for longer than the recommended duration as it may affect the quality and safety of the food.

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