HITACHI R-B500PT6 Refrigerator Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: Hitachi

HITACHI R-B500PT6 Refrigerator

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Model: R-B500PT6; R-B570PT7

Thank you very much for purchasing of Hitachi refrigerator
Before using the refrigerator, please read the instruction manual carefully for the correct usage.
Maintenance work must only be carried out at workshop by well-trained maintenance worker.

Warning and Caution for Safety

To avoid harm to the user, other persons or damage to property, please read and follow the warnings and cautions below and those given throughout this manual.

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■ When lamps (LED) need to be replaced, please contact Hitachi Service Center

Preparations before Use

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Location of Food Storage

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Notice
● Above temperatures are the approximate values in the conditions of outside temperature 32°C , the temperature setting of the refrigerator compartment and
freezer compartment are “Normal” doors being closed and without food storage.
● Door pocket temperatures may be slightly higher than above temperatures.
● The specification of your purchased model may be different from one of the above illustration.

How to use Control Panel

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Other Function

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Notice

This function is subjected to change according model type.
Factory setting, the adjustment temperatrure by normal step (5 steps).

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Other

Freezer Compartment

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Notice

The ice making time will be longer in the following situations:
When using the “Twist Ice Maker” for the first time (There are cases where 24 hours or longer is required).
When the door is frequently opened and closed
When a large amount of food is placed inside the refrigerator at the same time
When there is a power outage
During winter or when the surrounding temperature is low
After the ice tray has been serviced

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If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequently open the door or store a lot of vegetables, it may cause dew forming which has no effect on its performance. Wipe the dew with dry cloth.

Other

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Maintenance

Cleaning (To Clean the refrigerator once a month)
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Take out all the food.
3. Wipe the refrigerator clean.
● It is highly recommended to wiping off smudges immediately. It is also recommended to clean the areas of the refrigerator which are not easily accessible, once a year.
● Use soft cloth with lukewarm water to wipe off smudges. If it is difficult to remove smudges, use diluted, ph-balanced washing liquid.
● Neatly clean the door gasket, because it gets dirty easily.
4. If any droplets remain on the surface of the parts, wipe them off.
5. Return all parts to their original locations.
6. Check and clean the power plug, cord and outlet.
7. Plug the power cord into the outlet.

Notice

● Even if the power plug is plugged in immediately after being unplugged, the compressor will not run for 10 minutes. However, if the inside is not cold, it will start running in approximately 30 seconds.

Caution

● Do not do the following, since parts and paint may be damaged.
1. Do not splash water to the doors and refrigerator body.
● It may cause electric shock or a fire.
● It may cause refrigerant leakage because of pipe rust.

2. Do not use following: Polishing powder, soap powder, oil, boiling water, brush, acid, benzene, thinner, alcohol and alkaline detergent, etc.
● It may damag door surface.
● It may crack plastic parts.
3. If the cooking oil smears on the refrigerator, please wipe it off immediately. Otherwise, the plastic parts might be cracked.

Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, please check the following items:

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Dew or Frost is generated

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Service Center

Before you request repair, please check the refrigerator well according to page number 9-10. If it is still abnormal, please contact the retailer of purchase or the following service center.

Service Center

Beko A &NZ Pty Ltd
55 Blanck Street, Ormeau, QLD 4208
Official Distributor of Hitachi Home Appliances
Phone: 1300 470 552
Web: www.hitachi-homeappliances.com/au-en/

● Telephone number is subject to change without notice.

About Non-fluorocarbon refrigerator.
● This refrigerator, including refrigerant and the heat insulator, is using hydrocarbon (non-fluorocarbon). The hydrocarbon is a material that does not rip up the ozone and have very little influence on global warming. It is the global environment concern material).
● R600a refrigerant is flammable. But the refrigerant is sealed up by the refrigerant circuit, and never leaks by usual use. In case of the refrigerant circuit being damaged by any chance, please avoid using fire or electric product, open the window and ventilate. Afterwards, please contact Hitachi Service Center.

Severe warning signs for Disposal

Cyclopentane is used as in the insulation. The gases in insulation material require a special disposal procedure.
Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product.

This symbol mark means that used electrical and electronic products shall not be mixed with general household waste.
Do not try to dismantle the system and unit by yourself as this could have harmful effects on your health and the environment.

Refrigerators must be treated at a specialized treatment facility for recycling and recovery and shall not be disposed of in the municipal waste stream. Please contact the installer, dealer or local authority for more information.

Warning

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or get in.
ildren getting inside may not be able to get out.
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.
The appliance is instrend to be used in household and similar appilcations sush as.
Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofﬁces and other working environments
Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residental type environments.
Bed and breakfast type environments.
Catering and similar non-retail applications.

Specifications:

Model: R-B500PT6
No Frost technology
For household use only
R600a Refrigerant

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Can I use this refrigerator in a commercial setting?

A: No, this Hitachi refrigerator is designed for household use only.

Q: How do I handle power cord and power plug to avoid hazards?

A: Do not connect the refrigerator to a wall outlet with insufficient power capacity. Avoid using damaged power plugs or outlets, and do not handle the power cord with wet hands.