Hisense RB327N4WBE Freestanding Fridge Freezer Instruction Manual

Hisense RB327N4WBE Freestanding Fridge Freezer

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 are vulnerable people

• According to EN standard
  This appliance can be used by children aged 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 the 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 done 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 the use of the appliance by a person 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 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 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

• 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;
  • farmhouses and by clients in 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.
  WARNING – 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.

• WARNING – Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in 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 damage the refrigerant circuit.

• 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- 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.

• 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.

• WARNING- Food needs to be packed in bags before being put into the refrigerator, and liquids need to be packed in bottles or capped containers to avoid the problem that the product design structure is not easy to clean.

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 the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.
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 the 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 an 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 gass 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 by the frozen food manufacturer’s instructions.
• The appliance manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions for storage.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freeze 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 buring 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 a normal household as explained in this instruction booklet The appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor 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.

Caution! 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 sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

Installation lmportant

• 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 located close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

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

Installing your new appliance

Before using the appliance for the first time, you should review the following tips.

Ventilation of appliance
In order to improve the efficiency of the cooling system and save energy, it is necessary to maintain good ventilation around the appliance. For this reason, sufficient clear space should be available around the refrigerator. It is advisable for there to be 50-70mm of space from the back to the wall, at least 100mm from its top, at last 100mm from its side to the wall and a clear space in front to allow the doors to open 135. Please see the following 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 left at a temperature above or below the indicated range for a long period.

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

Levelling of appllance

• For sufficient levelling and air circulating in the lower rear section of the appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted.
• You can adjust them manually using a suitable spanner. To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the top backward by about 10mm.

Reversing the door

The side at which the door opens can be changed, from the right side (as supplied) to the left side,if required.
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
Note: If required you may lay the refrigerator on its back to gain access to the base, you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the backboard of the refrigerator. To reverse the door, the following steps are generally recommended.

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

2. Use a putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver to prize the screw hole cover which is at the top left corner of the refrigerator, and the upper hinge cover which is at the top right corner of the refrigerator.

3. Unscrew the special flange self-tapping screws which are used for fixing the right upper hinge part by an 8mm socket wrench or a spanner (please support the upper door with your hand when doing it).

4. Remove the upper hinge axis, transfer it to reversed side and lighten it securely, then put ii in a safe place.

5. Remove the upper door from the middle hinge by carefully lifting the door straight up.
   NOTE: When removing the door, watch for washer(s) between the centre hinge and the bottom of the upper door that may stick to the door. Do not lose.

6. Place the upper door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loose screw ® and part CD. then Install them to the left side and tighten them securely.

7. Unscrew the two special flange self-tapping screws which are used for flying the middle hinge part, then remove the middle hinge part that hold the lower door in place.
   NOTE: When removing the door, watch for washer(s) between the lower hinge and the bottom of the lower door that may stick to the door. Do not lose.

8. Place the lower door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loose screw ® and part CD, then Install them to the left side and tighten securely.

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

10. Lay the refrigerator on soft foam packaging or similar material. Remove both adjustable bottom feet parts, and the lower hinge part by unscrewing the special flange self-tapping screws.

11. Replace the lower hinge part to the left side and fixing it with the special flange self-tapping screws. Replace the adjustable bottom feet parts to another side and fixing it.

12. Transfer the lower door to the property position, adjust the lower hinge part, make the hinge axis into the lower hole of the lower door, then tight the bolts.

13. Upturn the middle hinge part the direction 180 degree, adjust its position, change the washer on the axis to the lower side, make the middle hinge axis into the upper hole of the lower door, tight the bolts.

14. Transfer the upper door to the appropriate position. Secure the door’s level, make the middle hinge axis into the lower hole of the upper door.

15. Transfer the upper hinge part and make the upper hinge axis into the upper hole of the upper door, and adjust the position of the upper door (please support the upper door with your hand when doing it), fixing the upper hinge part with the special flange self-tapping screws.

16. Install the screw hole cover on the top right corner of the refrigerator. Install the upper hinge cover (which is in the plastic bag) on the left corner. Put the other upper hinge cover into the plastic bag.

17. Open the upper door and install the door shelves, then close it.
    Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.

Description of the appliance

1. Upper hinge cover
2. LED light
3. Wind channel cover in the refrigerator
4. Refrigerator shelf
5. Temperature controller
6. Vegetable drawer cover
7. Vegetable drawer
8. Wind channel cover in the freezer
9. Freezer tray
10. Middle freezer drawer
11. Lower freezer shelf
12. Lower freezer drawer
13. Adjustable bottom feet
14. Fridge door
15. Upper door shelf
16. Egg tray( inside)
17. Middle door shelf
18. Water tank
19. Fridge door seal
20. Lower door shelf
21. Freezer door seal
22. Freezer door
23. Bottle rack

Note: Due to constant development of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and usage remain the same. To get more space in freezer, you can remove drawers (except the bottom freezer drawer), ice tray.
Note: To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers on their original position as the illustration above.

Using your appliance

Accessories 1)

• Movable shelves/trays
  • Various glass, plastic storage shelves or wire trays are included with your appliance-different models have different combinations and different models have different features.
  • The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.
• Remove and install the door shelf
  • Warning: The door shelf must not removed and installed by the user! If the door shelf is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. To replace the door shelf, the below steps can be followed:
  • Press the right side of the door shelf inwardly, while holding the left side. When the notch of the shelf has been detached from the refrigerator door, remove the rack obliquely upwardly.
  • Firstly tilt the left side of the door shelf, and make sure the notch has been fastened to the door. Then press the right side inwardly, push it down to the right place.

Accessories 2)

• Water Dispenser
  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 review of following tips.

Before using

• Before using this appliance for the first time, you should use it based on following instructions.
  1. Hold the two sides of the water tank tightly, then pull up the water tank by shaking up and down.
  2. Unscrew the head, then clean it and the inside of water tank.

Assembling

• Before assembling, please drain the water inside the tank.
  1. Insert the head into the hole.
  2. Fit the tank along the guides on the door.
  3. Press down on the 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

1. Open the water supply inlet cover from the left side.
2. Fill the water.

Caution!

• Fill with water up to 2.5L (which is suggested), and not above the level. Otherwise, it may overflow when the lid is closed.
• Other beverage(milk, juice, carbonated beverages etc) is not suggested to be used than potable water. Especially beverages including grain must not be used (may result in failure).
• Hot water can not be filled into the water tank directly.

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

Receiving Water
You should use the correct cups 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. Clean the tank and dry it by natural drying or using the dryer.
2. 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 overflowing.

Control panel

Use your appliance according to the following control regulations, your appliance has the corresponding functions as the control panels shown in the pictures below.

Temperature regulator in refrigerator chamber

1. Insufficient refrigeration in chamber. set the temperature controller at “colder”.
2. Using the refrigerator in normal. Set the temperature controller at “Mid”.
   NOTE: High temperature setting will accelerate food waste.

• For optimum food preservation, a medium setting is generally the most suitable.

Important! High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a colder setting can cause the compressor to run continuously or even non-stop! So we do not advise the user set the temperature control knob at “colder” or “cold” in normal.

Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance.

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.
• 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.
• Cover or wrap food, particularly if it has a strong flavor.
• Place food carefully 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 aluminium foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight.
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch the food that is already frozen to avoid the 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 to prevent mould on the appliance.

1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the main socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate.

Cleaning and care

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

Caution! The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning as there is a danger of electrical shock. The danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains socket.

Exterior cleaning

• Wipe the control panel with a clean, soft cloth.
• Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the surface of the appliance. This helps ensure an even distribution of moisture to the surface.
• Clean the doors, handles and cabinet surfaces with a mild detergent and then wipe 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 an organic solvents 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. Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse with warm water using a wrung-out sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and baskets. Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable parts. Although this appliance automatically defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on the freezer compartment’s interior frequently or kept open too long. If the frost is too thick, choose a time when the supply of food stocks is low and proceed as follows:

1. Remove existing food and accessories baskets, unplug the appliance from the main power and leave the doors open. Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate the thawing process.
2. When defrosting is completed, clean your freezer as described above.
   Caution! Don’t use sharp objects to 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 main 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 the 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 should be replaced by a competent person! If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. replace the LED light, the below steps can be followed:

1. Unplug your appliance.
2. Remove light cover by pushing up and out.
3. Hold the LED cover with one hand and pull it with the other hand while pressing the connector latch.
4. Replace LED light and snap it correctly in place.

Troubleshooting

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

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 the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged before 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 regular 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.

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 from developing within the appliance. Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dispenser products):
• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

WARNING! Food needs to be packed in bags before being put into the refrigerator, and liquids need to be packed in bottles or capped containers to avoid the problem that the product design structure is not easy to clean.

220-240V~, 50Hz, R600a;
Hisense Service Help Line: 0191 387 0804

Hisense UK Ltd
Ground floor Munroe Court
White Rose Office Park
Millshaw Park Lane
Leeds LS11 0EA

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