Haier RBFS21SIAS Built in Refrigerator Instruction Manual

Haier RBFS21SIAS Built in Refrigerator

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Location

Featured functions

1. Water filter: Super large purification capacity, easy removal and replacement design.
2. Dedicated Ice Bin: Convenient drawer type ice bin for your access.
3. Super slim, super large, super luxury:
Super slim overall dimensions, super large capacity for refrigeration and freezing, luxury high-end tampered glass shelves within refrigerator compartment, super large crisper.
4. Freon free, frost free, total air cooling system, equipped with fast deep freezing capability.
5. Air curtain technology:
With the unique air curtain located on the front end of the refrigerator compartment, it’s optimized to reduce heat loss when the door is opened, further more to help with a more evenly cooling air delivery within the cabin, thus to guarantee a better cooling result.
6. Pre-cooling measurement for defrosting procedure:
Cabin temperature will be calculated automatically with the intention to retain less temperature changes during defrosting procedure, the refrigerator will start a pre-cooling targeting better cooling of food by eliminate obvious temperature rise during defrosting.
7. Automatic error alert
8. Door alert
9. Full-width convertible drawer for cooked food:
Within the temperature range of -2ºC to -3ºC, the cooked food stored therein can be prepared without having to thaw.

Parts & Components

Door Removal and Replacement

Connecting Water Supply

1. Connect the refrigerator to nearest shutoff valve on a water line in use.

Turn off the main water supply.

Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.

2. Locate a proper installation position for the shutoff valve:

Find a convenient position on a vertical pipe. Horizontal pipe will work, but connections must be made to the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will keep normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

3. Drill a installation hole for the valve

Drill a quarter inch hole in the water pipe (even if a shutoff valve with self-tapping connection is applied), and remove burrs left on around the drilled hole.

Make sure water does not get into the valve.

Fail to drill this hole will result in insufficient ice production or smaller ice cube.

4. Fasten shutoff valve:
fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Before installation, please make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. According to Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing codes CMR248, saddle valves are illegal and use of it is prohibited. Please consult a licensed plumber.

5. Tighten the pipe clamp:

Tighten the pipe clamp till the washer starts to swell.
Do not over-tighten or you may crash the tubing.

6. Route the tubing:

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent to its base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4m] rolled into 3 turns of 10 inches[25cm] each) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

7. Connect tubing to the valve:

Connect the compression nut and the copper sleeve to the end of tubing, and connect it to the shutoff valve.
Make sure the tubing is pushed into the valve as far as it will go, then tighten the nut securely.
According to Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing codes CMR248, saddle valves are illegal and use of it is prohibited. Please consult a licensed plumber.

8. Flush the tubing:

Turn on the main water supply valve to flush water through the tubing until water is clear.
Shut off the valve when about 1 quart (1L) water has been flushed through the tubing.

9. Connect tubing to the refrigerator:

NOTE: Before carrying out further action, make sure the power plug is not connected to wall outlet

1. Remove the compression nut from the water valve;
2. Push the end of tubing onto the water valve, then, tighten it with the nut.

Preparation before Usage

Start using

1. Connect to mains:
At first start-up, both refrigeration and freezing
controls will be set to 4 automatically.

2. Temperature setting mode:
Manual setting mode: allow manual temperature setting by operating temperature adjustment keys.
Please refer to the later ‘Function’ section for  Temperature setting mode: details.

3. Manual setting mode: allow manual temperature setting by operating temperature adjustment keys.
Please refer to the later ‘Function’ section for details.

NOTE

It takes time for the temperature to change according to change of settings. The actual length needed depends on how much change of settings were made, the ambient temperature there is, openings of the door(s), and how much food is stored in the refrigerator.

Functions

Door controls with display

Cabinet controls with display

E…….Fast deep freezing of freezer compartment;
F, G……Temperature adjustment key of freezer compartment;
H…….Temperature indicator of freezer compartment;
I……..Temperature indicator of refrigerator compartment;
J, K……Temperature adjustment key of freezer compartment;
L……Fast cooling of refrigerator compartment;
M……Water filter alert reset key;
N……Water filter alert.

1. Lock and unlock:

Press C key, the LOCK key will light up, the refrigerator will turn to lock mode. Press C key again to release lock mode, and the LOCK key will go off.

2. Temperature adjustment of refrigerator compartment

Press key J or K once, temperature indicator ‘I’ of refrigerator compartment will blink, the refrigerator will turn to refrigerator compartment temperature adjustment mode. Temperature range of the refrigerator compartment is 36ºF- 48ºF. Upon each K key operation, temperature setting will increase one level, from 1 till 7; temperature setting decreases one level upon J key operation.

3. Temperature adjustment of freezer compartment

Press key G or F once, temperature indicator ‘H’ of freezer compartment will blink, the refrigerator will turn to freezer compartment temperature adjustment mode. Temperature range of the refrigerator compartment is -5ºF- -9ºF. Upon each G key operation, temperature setting will increase one level, from 1 till 7; temperature setting decreases one level upon F key operation.

4. Adjustment of door clock display

Hold down key A and B at the same time, clock display will light up. HR value changes from 0 till 24, MIN value changes from 0 to 60.

5. Fast deep freezing of freezer compartment

This function is designed to help you with an optimized food storing, capable of freezing food completely deep to the core within a short period of time.

Press key E once, the indicator will start to blink, the freezer will turn to fast deep freezing mode. The freezer will automatically restore normal operation mode after 4 hours’ fast deep freezing operation. You can stop fast freezing any time by pressing key E again—indicator will go off, and normal operation restored.

6. Fast cooling of refrigerator compartment

Press key L once, the indicator will start to blink, the refrigerator compartment will turn to fast cooling mode. The refrigerator will automatically restore normal operation mode after 4 hours fast cooling operation. You can stop fast cooling any time by pressing key E again—indicator will go off, and normal operation restored.

7. Water filter alert

When this alert indicator N lights up, you should change the water filter. When new filter is replaced, press key M, the indicator will go off.

NOTE : Please refer to ‘Water filter’ section for details on changing water filter.

8. Controls display:
After 30 seconds’ idle, the display will goes off automatically. By pressing any key, or opening any door
or operating cold water dispenser, it will light up again.

9. Errors:
When there’s malfunction, by pressing any key, there will be no response except the warning tone can be heard. The refrigerator still can perform cooling functions. Please contact after-service as soon as possible for help, to maintain normal operation of the refrigerator.

10. Door alert:
3 minutes after opening of any door, the refrigerator will give alarm sound to alert that some door(s) is left open. As for doors of refrigeration and freezer compartments, 60 this alarm will take place 60 seconds after they’re left open.

11. Over voltage protection:
Your refrigerator is equipped with over voltage protection measurements. When activated, the protection will cut the power for 5 minutes before reconnection.

Temporary storage or frequent foods should be kept in the refrigerator compartment.

Although in most areas inside the refrigerator compartment, an average temperature of 36ºF- 48ºF can be obtained through adjusting the temperature settings, this compartment is not intended for long-term fresh keeping. So, keep in mind refrigerator compartment is only for temporary storage.

Height-adjustable shelves
You can adjust the height of shelves which are supported by removable support arms.
Remove the shelf to adjust first—remove the shelf by lifting it up and pull out. Replace it by inserting its hook end into the retaining holes, then replace the shelf.

NOTE
Make sure the shelves are placed evenly, fail to do so may cause the selves or food falling out.

Crisper

The crisper features humidity adjustment function, which will meet your specific need for food storing.

• Dial up the humidity knob located on the right side of the crisper to maintain a higher humidity. Suitable for storing cucumbers, grapes, kiwi fruits and persimmon etc.

• Dial down the humidity knob to maintain a lower humidity.
  Suitable for storing strawberry, orange, green bean, garlic stem, watermelon, plum and tomato etc.

• When removing the crisper, make sure the front edge of its cover board is within the crisper, then, you can pull the crisper out. Remove the cover board only when the crisper is already removed. Also, replace the cover board before replacing the crisper.

Cooked food drawer

Your refrigerator is equipped with cooked food drawer, when removing it:

• Take out the cover board;
• Remove the drawer.

High bottle bin adjustment and its cleaning

Lift the bottle bin as shown in direction (1), hold both side and pull it out in direction (2).

After cleaning, replace the bottle bin to original position or change to other positions as you need.

Removal of crisper cover board

Lift the crisper cover board as shown in direction (1), pull it out in direction (2).

NOTE : While adjusting bottle bin height, do not install dairy bin, gallon bin and other bins to the lower part of the door, in case they may bump the drawers and leave it difficult to close the door tightly

About Refrigerator compartment

Recommended storage area for various food

Out of the nature of the cooling air circulation, temperature in different area of the refrigerator will vary slightly. Hence, it is recommended to store different food in different area:

1. Eggs, butter, cheese;
2. Tined drinks, food, spices;
3. Bottled drinks and food;
4. Salted food, cans;
5. Meat and snack food;
6. Bread, can, milk, tofu;
7. Cooked meat, sausages;
8. Fruits, vegetables, salads

Lamp replacement for refrigerator compartment

Lamp specifications: AC 115V, 40W;
Socket type: E17 (DO NOT use a bulb of over 40W);

Replacement procedure:

• Unplug from wall outlet;
  1. Press down the stopper pin, until it’s removed from the square hole; 2. Hold the lamp cover and pull it out.

• Screw counter clockwise to remove the bulb from socket.
  Replace new bulb of the same specifications by screwing it clockwise into the socket.

• Replace lamp cover: insert the jaws into the square hole, then push the rear part of the lamp cover until the stopper pin is clicked into position.

Air curtain removal and replacement

• Unplug from wall outlet;

• Removal:
  1. Take off the water filter;
  2. Take off the lamp cover and the bulb;
  3. Remove screws used to fasten the air curtain by means of screwdriver;
  4. Remove the air curtain device by pulling it downwards gently.

• Replace parts in a reverse sequence.

Precautions when Refrigerating Food

Tips & Hints for Using Refrigerator compartment

About the Freezer Drawer

Freezer drawer is designed for long-term fresh keeping

Temperature in the freezer drawer is very low, and is capable of keeping freshness of food for a long period of time. Add food which need to be stored for long time in the freezer drawer, but you should observe the expiration date printed on its packing.

Lamp and its replacement
Lamp specifications: AC 115V, 40W;
Socket type: E17 (DO NOT use a bulb of over 40W);
Replacement:

• Unplug from wall outlet;
• Lift the lamp cover as shown in the figure, and pull it out.
• Screw counter clockwise to remove the bulb from socket. Replace new bulb of the same specifications.
• Replace lamp cover in a reverse sequence of removal procedures

Ice storage bin

It is used to store ice cubes produced by the ice maker.

How to take ice cubes out

Pull out the storage bin to the most, take ice cubes out with a spoon, or rather take the whole storage bin out if needed

Precaution when Freezing Food

Usage of Ice Maker, Cold Water Dispenser

1. Preparation

• Prepare the pipe in proper length, and make sure the piping line does not have too many turns. Usually, the piping should be shorter than 5 meters, or otherwise the pressure loss will reduce production capacity of ice cubes, and flow rate of water dispenser.

• Piping line is not high temperature resistant, keep it away from heat sources.

• Piping line should be installed by professionals.

• At first start-up, you need to press down the cold water button many times (no more than one minute at one time) till the dispenser starts to provide cold water.

• Instructions on piping work of water supply line
  The ice maker requires a water supply pressure of 21-123 psi.

• The water filter only provide filtration of foreign matters, it is not intended for anti-bacteria purpose, so, please make sure to connect to portable water supply.

2. Precautions:

• Do not install the water piping of ice maker in a position where the temperature may get under 32ºF, as it may be frozen.
• Flush water through the piping until water is clear. Check leakage around connectors.
• The ice maker will produce ice cubes only after its temperature is no higher than 5ºF (At first start-up, discard first several batches of ice made, to remove possible foreign matters remained within the water piping.).
• When the refrigerator is installed, make sure to keep piping at proper places to avoid damage.
• The water filter is designed to remove foreign matters from water supplied to the refrigerator. To guarantee clean ice production, it absorbs foreign matters from the water. After a certain period of usage, you may find out the ice cubes  produced are getting less and smaller in size. This indicates that the water filter may be blocked. After half year’s operation, the refrigerator will automatically turn on the water filter alert, please replace the water filter with a new one.
• Contact your local Haier after service center or the dealer from whom you purchased your refrigerator for information on water filter replacement. After the replacement is made, press the water alert reset key. During new installation, service personnel will be responsible for the installation of the water filter. After that, you need to carry out the replacement yourself.
• Installation of ice maker should be carried out by certified organizations.
• Your refrigerator requires connection to portable water supply only.

3. Operation of ice maker:

The ice maker can produce 7 cubes at a time. Total daily quantity depends on ambient temperature, number of door openings, pressure of water supply and temperature within the freezer compartment.
Please arrange ice cubes in order, thus to make sure the storage bin can store more ice cubes.
The ice maker can produce 7 cubes at a time, it’s normal if several cubes stick to each other.

NOTE: Allow 24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool down, and the ice maker to obtain best working conditions.

4. If this is your first ice maker:

You may hear special sounds made by the ice maker, this is very natural, you don’t have to worry about it.

5. If you don’t use ice very often:

‘Old’ ice cubes may get gray, and off-taste. Please discard old ice and clean the ice storage bin with warm water regularly. Before replacement of storage bin, make sure it is cooled down to ambient temperature, and put it to sunshine, or otherwise ice cubes may stick to other parts of the ice maker and reduce ice production.

6. Winter:

In winter season, if you should stop using the ice maker for a long time, please take out ice cubes from the storage bin, and wash the bin with warm water, then, replace it after wiping it clean. Shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

Operation of Cold Water Dispenser

WARNING

Do not put your fingers and other objects into the cold water dispenser and the ice storage bin.

Precaution when Using Cold Water Dispenser

• Do not use glasses or paper cup that are too deep, too thin, too soft or whose walls are too thin.
• 5 seconds after you’ve finished with fetching water, a ‘pap’ sound will be heard, this is the sound produced by closing action of the outlet valve.
• After releasing the cold water button, please keep the cup under the water discharge opening for about 20 seconds, in case residue water spills.
• After disposal of water in the shelf, please wipe the spilled water on the lower end of dispenser.
• Never touch the water discharge opening or you might get injured.
• To flush out impurities in the water line, throw away first batch (about 7 glassfuls) of water dispensed.

Defrosting & Cleaning

Freezer defrosting:

The freezer incorporates automatic defrosting function, no manual interruption is needed.

Cleaning:

Food residue can build up odor inside the cabinet, regular cleaning is necessary to prevent this from happening.

• For your own safety, unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
• Wipe the interior of the refrigerator by means of soft towel or sponge with warm water (mild detergent is applicable).
• Wipe off water on the exterior surface of the refrigerator.

NOTE

1. Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning and service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or ‘walk’ the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
2. Do not spray or pour water to the refrigerator for cleaning, this may reduce electrical insulation performance.
3. Use dry towel for electrical parts such as switches and the lamp.
4. Do not use stiff or wire brush for cleaning, or an organic solvent such as harsh detergent, gasoline, lacquer thinner, acetone as detergent, or hot water, acid, alkali.
5. Do not touch frozen metal surfaces with wet hands, you might get frostbite.
6. Do not wash cold glass shelves with hot water, quick change in temperature may crash the glass parts, or even loss of other property or person injury.
7. Check and clean the gaskets regularly.
8. Do not use lacquer thinner as odor absorber, as fire hazard may occur.

Water Filter

Water filter indicator lights up

This is a signal showing that you might need to replace your old water filter. It is recommended that after 6 month’s operation, or when the ice production declines greatly, new water filter shall be installed.
Please observe actual usage conditions, and the local portable water quality, you may need new water filters more often then above mentioned.

Water filter replacement:

1. Turn the water filter counter clockwise;
2. The water filter will pop open;
3. Take out the water filter from the holder.

NOTE: The used water filter may hold water, and this residue water may overflow through the hole of the water filter holder.

4. Remove the protection film from the new water filter, then insert the new filter into the holder with the handle in a vertical position.
5. Turn the filter clockwise, until it won’t move any more. The handle should be in a horizontal position.

6. When the replacement is done, flush the water line for 5 minutes to get rid of impurities. Throw away flush water.
7. At last, don’t forget to reset the water filter alert display.

NOTE

1. Without the water filter, the cold water dispenser and the ice maker won’t work.
2. Please consult your local dealer or call 1-877-337-3639 for water filter replacement information or other information concerning Haier appliances

NOTE

1. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
2. After installation of new water filter, discard all ice produced during the first 24 hours.
3. If water dispenser or ice maker has not been actively used for an extensive time, or if ice cubes have an unpleasant taste or odor, change water filter.
4. Air entrapped in the water line may cause water and filter to eject, be aware of this possibility when r

Stopping

Handling power failure

Food can be stored well after several hours of power failure even if it is in summer. You should inquire how long it will last by calling your electric company.

• After power fail, do not add food to the refrigerator, open door as little as possible.
• If failure of more than 24 hours is noticed beforehand, make some extra ice cubes and hold them in a waterproof container. Place the container to the top shelf of the refrigerator compartment.

NOTE

Temperature raise in the freezer because of power failure or other malfunction may shorten the valid date and decrease food quality.

Stopping usage:

If you need to stop the refrigerator for a long time, pull out the plug, cut off power and water supply, clean the refrigerator as per previous descriptions, then, leave all doors and drawers open to prevent odor from building up inside.

NOTE

Vacation:
If on vacation for a long time, unplug the refrigerator and take out food. Clean the interior after frost melts, open all doors and drawers and wipe the refrigerator dry to prevent odor that may be produced by food residue. If the ambient temperature is below freezing point, have a qualified service personnel drain the water line to prevent leakage due to burst of piping or joints, which may cause serious property loss.

Transportation:

• Unplug the refrigerator from wall outlet.
• Take out all food.
• Fix all moveable parts in the refrigerator such as shelves, crisper etc. with tape.
• Close the refrigerator doors and fix it with tape to prevent opening during transportation.
• During transportation, the maximum slant angle must not exceed 45 degrees (the angle with vertical direction) to prevent cooling system faults.
• Do not hold the handles of the refrigerator during transportation, as property loss or personal injury may occur.

WARNING

The refrigerator must never be put flat at any time.

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, please read through the information listed below, this may save you time and energy. Most common problems are listed hereunder, not including defects of workmanship and materials used in the production of this refrigerator.

Limited Warranty

Coverage and length of warranty:

This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials for: labor (12 months); parts (12 months); sealed systems (5 years), and is valid since the date of purchase, upon presentation of the original purchase receipt.

Exceptions: Commercial or rental usage

Labor (90 days, carry in only); parts (90 days) only.

What is covered:

1. The mechanical and electrical parts, which serve as a functional purpose of this appliance, is warranted for 12 months. This include all parts except finishing and trim.
2. Components of the sealed systems, e.g. hermetic compressor, condenser and evaporator from manufacturing defects for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. Any damages to such components caused by mechanical abuse or improper handling or shipping will not be covered.

3. What will be done:

1. We will repair or replace, at our discretion any mechanical or electrical part which proves to be defective in normal usage during the warranty period.
2. There will be no charge to the purchaser for parts and labor on any covered items during the initial 12 month period. Beyond this period, only parts are covered in the remaining warranty. Labor is not provided and must be paid by the customer.
3. Contact your nearest authorized services center. For the name of the nearest service, center please call 1- 877-337-3639.

This warranty covers appliances within the continental United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. It does not cover the followings:

• Damages from improper installation.
• Damages in shipping.
• Defects other than manufacturing workmanship.
• Damage from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance or incorrect current or voltage.
• Damage from other than single household use.
• Damage from services by other than an authorized dealer or service center.
• Decorative trims or replaceable light bulbs.
• Transportation and shipping.
• Labor (after the initial 12 months).

This limited warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
The remedy provided in this warranty is exclusive and is granted in lieu of all other remedies.
This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

Haier America
New York, NY 10018

Specifications:

• Model: RBFS21SIAS

• Power: AC 115/60Hz

• Plug: Three-prong (grounding)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Can I dismantle the grounding pin of the plug?

A: No, cutting off or dismantling the third pin (grounding) is prohibited for safety reasons.

Q: What should I do in case of large voltage fluctuation?

A: In case of large voltage fluctuation, an auto stabilizer is needed to prevent damage to the refrigerator.

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