Haier PRTS Refrigerator Instruction Manual

Haier PRTS Refrigerator

Specifications

• Model Series: PRTS, RRTG, RRTW
• Intended Use: Refrigerator
• Installation: Freestanding only

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I recess the refrigerator into an enclosed cabinet?

A: No, the refrigerator is designed for freestanding installation only. Recessing it can affect its performance.

Q: How should I clean the refrigerator?

A: Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Use a mild detergent and warm water to clean the interior and exterior surfaces. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Q: What should I do if the power cord is damaged?

A: Replace the electric service cord immediately with a new one to prevent any safety hazards.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

1. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.

2. This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the installation section.

3. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

4. Repair or replace immediately, all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length, the plug or the connector end.

5. Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or before making any repairs. NNoottee:: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified technician performs the service.

6. Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your refrigerator.

7. If your old refrigerator is not being used, we recommend that you remove the doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

8. After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

9. Do not refreeze foods, which have been thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 reads: “…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold-below 40˚F”.
   “…Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat.”
   “…Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of its eating quality as you can.”

10. This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

11. Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
    DANGER
    Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Thank you for using our Haier
product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your refrigerator.
Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on a label inside of the refrigerator.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to your manual.
You will need it to obtain warranty service.

Parts And Features

1.  Freezer Light
2. Ice Trays (2)
3. Freezer Shelf (size of shelves vary per model
4. Temperature Control
5. Interior Refrigerator Light
6. Deluxe Deli Drawer
7. Refrigerator Shelves (quantity and size may vary per model)
8. Glass Crisper Cover
9. Humidity Control for Crisper
10. Deluxe Crisper Drawers
11. Freezer Door Bins
12. Tilt-Out Wire Basket (some models only)
13. Dairy Compartment
14. Refrigerator Door Bins (quantity and style may vary per model)
15. Full-width Door Shelf
16. Leveling Legs (2 front) (not shown)
17. Casters (4) (not shown)
18. Bottom Front Grille (not shown)

Installing Your Refrigerator

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the corrugated base and all adhesive tape holding the refrigerator accessories inside and outside.
2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before powering on the refrigerator.

Adjusting Your Refrigerator

Leveling Your Refrigerator:

• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the front corners of your refrigerator. After properly placing your refrigerator in its final position, you can level your refrigerator.
• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to raise your refrigerator or by turning them counterclockwise to lower your refrigerator. The refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs are raised.

Proper Air Circulation

• To assure your refrigerator works at the maximum efficiency it was designed for, you should install it in a location where there is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.
• The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator:
  • Sides……………3/4 “(19mm)
  • Top………………..1″ (25mm)
  • Back………………1″ (25mm)

Electrical Requirement

• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the refrigerator.
• Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding pin order to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in shock hazard.

Use of Extension Cords

Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

Install Limitations

• Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly insulated or heated e.g. garage etc. Your refrigerator was not designed to operate in temperature settings below 55˚ Fahrenheit.
• Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source e.g. radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances etc. Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs located on the front bottom corners of the refrigerator.

Handle installation of freezer door:

1. Take out door handle, screws and screw covers from refrigerator accessory bag.
2. Align the lower part of door handle with the screw hole of the lower edge of freezer door, and fasten with screws.
3. Align the upper screw holes of the door handle with the holes in the freezer door, fasten with screws, and cover with screw covers.

Handle installation of refrigerator door:

1. Take out door handle, screws and screw covers from refrigerator accessory bag.
2. Align the upper part of door handle with the screw hole of the upper edge of refrigerator door, and fix them by screws.
3. Align the lower screw holes of the door handle with the holes in the refrigerator door, fix them with screws, and cover them with screw covers.
   (NOTE: Insert the inner screw first and then the outer screw)

Door Alignment (see fig. # 3)

1. Remove hinge cover screw.
2. Remove the top hinge cover.
3. Loosen the top hinge screws using a phillips head screwdriver.
4. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and then tighten the screws.
5. Replace the top hinge cover.

Reversing the Door Swing

Note: Door reversal not available on stainless steel door models.

Left/right door opening method:
This product provides the reversing of the left/right door opening. You can select your preference of door opening by following the procedure to make the change.

Dismantling: (see fig. # 4)

1. Fix refrigerator and freezer door by sticking adhesive tape on both sides to hold doors in place.
2. As shown in fig. 3, dismantle the hinge box cover on the upper part of freezer door with a phillips head screwdriver. Then remove the two screws from the hinge. Take out the hinge by pulling it vertically, and keep it in a safe place.
3. Remove the adhesive tape on freezer door, lift and take the door down, and carefully put it aside.
4. As shown in fig. 4, dismantle three screws of the central hinge, lift and take down the central hinge and pad, and keep them in a safe place.
5. Remove the adhesive tape on refrigerator door, lift and take down refrigerator door, and carefully put it aside.

Reinstallation: (see fig. # 5 and # 6)

1. As shown in fig. 5, dismantle the lower hinge and plastic pad from right side and then install them on the left side.

2. Install refrigerator door: make the left bottom hole of the refrigerator compartment door fall over the lower hinge axle, move back and forward the door to make it straight and in alignment with central hinge. Install the central hinge again, turn the hinge axle until it completely enters the door body, then fix it with screws.

3. As shown in fig. 6, install the central hinge and pad to the left side.

4. Install freezer door: make the left bottom hole of freezer door fall over the central axle; raise upper hinge, so that hinge axle can be installed in the upper hole of the upper part of the freezer door; adjust door to make it straight and level. Tighten the screws of upper hinge.

5. As shown in Fig. 3, install the upper freezer hinge to the left corresponding position.

6. Replace the hinge cover as shown in Fig. 3.

Reversing the Door Handles

Note: Not reversible on stainless steel door models.
Freezer: (see fig. # 7a)

1. Remove screw cover from the handles.
2. Using a phillips head screwdriver, remove the inside screw and both the screws at the bottom of the freezer door that holds the handle.
3. Install the handle on the opposite side.
4. Remove screw plugs.
5. Install the screws and the screw cover on their corresponding position.

Refrigerator: (see fig. # 7)

1. Remove screw cover from the handle.
2. Using a phillips head screwdriver, remove the inside screw and both screws from the top of the refrigerator door that holds the handle.
3. Install the handle on the opposite side.
4. Remove screw plugs.
5. Install the screws and screw covers to their corresponding position.

Front Grill Installation: (see fig. # 7b)

1. Snap into place as shown below.

Refrigerator Features And Use

General Features

NOTE: All features not available on all models

Adjustable temperature dial:
Your refrigerator will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. The temperature control dial has 7 settings plus off. 1 is the warmest. 7 is the coldest. Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling in both the refrigeration and freezer sections. At first, set the dial to 4 and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs.

(Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 4 hours before plugging the unit in.)

Refrigerator Section Interior Light:

Your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic interior light in the fresh food section for you to easily locate your food.

(Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 4 hours before plugging the unit in.)

(Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 4 hours before plugging the unit in.)

Refrigerator Section Interior Light:

Your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic interior light in the fresh food section for you to easily locate your food.

Refrigerator Interior Shelves

The refrigerator shelves of your refrigerator were designed with you in mind. Their varied adjustability allows you to satisfy your personal storage needs. Your model may have wire, glass, or encapsulated shelves. Your model may have full-width or half-width shelves. Only your model purchase and your imagination limit the possibilities.

To remove a full-width or half-width cantilevered shelf: (see fig. #8)

1. Tilt up front of the shelf until the rear shelf hooks are no longer locked in place in the rear metal shelf supports.
2. Pull the shelf gently until it is removed

To replace a full width or half-width cantilevered shelf: (see fig. #8)

1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the desired slots in the metal shelf supports located on the back refrigerator wall.
2. Tilt up front of the shelf to set the shelf hooks in place.
3. Lower the front of the shelf into position until the rear hooks lock into the slots of the metal shelf supports.

Utility Drawer and Cover
To remove the utility drawer: (see fig. #9)

1.  Slide utility drawer out until it reaches the stop.
2.  Grasp front of drawer with one hand while supporting the bottom of the drawer with the other hand. Slide drawer out gently the rest of the way.

To remove utility drawer cover shelf: (see fig. #10)

1. Remove utility drawer first following the above instructions.
2. Tilt up front of the shelf until the rear shelf hooks are no longer locked in place in the rear metal shelf supports.
3. Pull the shelf gently until it is removed.

To install utility drawer cover shelf: (see fig. #10)

1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the desired slots in the metal shelf supports located on the back refrigerator wall.
2. Tilt up front of the shelf to set the shelf hooks in place.
3. Lower the front of the shelf into position until the rear hooks lock into the slots of the metal shelf supports. Replace the utility drawer.

Crisper and Crisper Cover
To remove and install the crisper: (see fig. #11)

1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Gently lift the front of the crisper.
3. Grip the crisper firmly and slide out completely.
4. Replace the crisper by placing the crisper properly in its tracks and gently sliding it back into place.

To remove the crisper cover: (see fig. #12)

1. First remove both crispers (see page 14).
2. Gently push upward from the underside of the crisper cover to remove it from the crisper cover frame.
3. Carefully grasp the crisper cover and slide out to remove.
4. Lift crisper cover frame up and remove.

To replace the crisper cover: (see fig. #12)

1. Insert the rear of the crisper cover frame into the support bracket the side walls of the refrigerator.
2. Lower the front of the crisper cover frame into place.
3. Slide the rear of the crisper cover into the frame and carefully lower the front into place.
4. Replace the crispers as previously instructed.

Crisper Humidity Control: (see fig. #13)
Your refrigerator model may be equipped with slide controls to raise or lower the humidity levels of your crispers. This feature will increase the storage life of your fruits and vegetables. Simply adjust the controls to the appropriate setting for the items you are storing in the crispers.

• LOW setting allows moist air to exit the crisper for optimum storage of fruits and/or vegetables, which have skins.
• HIGH setting retains moist air in the crisper for optimum storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

Refrigerator Door Shelves

Gallon door storage:

Your refrigerator may be equipped with gallon door storage shelves. This feature will allow for the storage of gallon size containers.

To remove refrigerator door shelves: (see fig. #14)

1. Remove all items stored on the shelf.
2. Gently push up each side until the shelf is clear of the door shelf slots and then remove.
3. Carefully push down on each end of the door shelf until it is locked in place in the refrigerator door slots.

To adjust the door shelf bottle huggers: (see fig. #15)

1. Grasp the hugger firmly and slide right or left until it is snug against the items stored on the shelf.

Light Bulb Replacement

Refrigerator

1. Unplug power to the refrigerator.
2. Remove the highest shelf.
3. Allow light bulb to cool before removing.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it counter clockwise.
5. Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace the bulb cover.
7. Replug refrigerator to power outlet.

Freezer

1. Unplug power to refrigerator.
2. Place finger in the bulb cover slot and gently press outward to remove.
3. Wait for bulb to cool before removing.
4. Remove bulb by turning it counter clockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace the bulb cover.
7. Replug refrigerator to the power outlet.

Ice Cube Trays:
Your refrigerator is equipped with one or two ice cube trays depending upon the model you have purchased.

Food Storage Information

Fresh Food

• When storing fresh food, which is not prepackaged, be sure to wrap or store food in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwise noted. This will ensure proper shelf life and prevent the transfer of odors and tastes.

• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills.

• Eggs should be stored in an upright position in their original carton to maximize shelf life.

• Fruit should be washed and dried then stored in a crisper set for low humidity. If you do not have humidity controlled crispers place the items in sealed plastic bags before storing in the crisper.

• Vegetables with skins should be stored in plastic bags or containers and stored in crisper with low humidity setting.

• Leafy vegetables should be washed and drained and then stored in plastic bags or containers in crisper with high humidity setting.

• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the refrigeration.
  This will prevent unnecessary energy use. Fresh seafood should be used the same day as purchased.

• When storing meats in the fresh food section, keep in the original packaging or rewrap as necessary. Follow the suggestions below for safe storage:

  • Chicken 1-2 Days
  • Ground Beef 1-2 Days
  • Cold Cuts 3-5 Days
  • Steaks/ Roasts 3-5 Days
  • Smoked/Cured Meats 7-10 Days
  • All others 1-2 Days
    If longer periods of storage are required, store immediately in the freezer section.

Frozen Food

• Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be in packages, which do not allow the flow of air or moisture in, or out.
  Improper storage will result in odor and taste transfer and will result in the drying out of the improperly packaged food.

• Follow package or container instructions for proper storage.

Packaging Recommendations:
Plastic containers with air tight lids
Heavy duty aluminum foil
Plastic wrap made from plastic film wrap
Self-sealing plastic bags

• Do not refreeze defrosted/thawed foods.
• It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging.

Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear

• The fan circulating air inside the interior of your unit to maintain the temperature you have selected.
• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.
• Sizzling or popping sounds resulting from frost melting during the defrost cycle and dripping on the defrost heater.
• The sound of dripping water as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drip pan during the defrost cycle.
• Cracking or popping sound caused by the expansion and/ or contraction of the cooling coils during the defrost cycle.
• Both the defrost timer and the thermostat control will click when they cycle on and off.

Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning

Cleaning and Maintenance

Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.
Caution: Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.

General

• Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your refrigerator.
• Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. SOME of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/ or discolor your refrigerator.

Door Gaskets:

• Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.
• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gas-kets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal.

Power Interruptions

Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer and refrigerator. Clean refrigerator before reusing.

Vacation and Moving Care

For long vacations or absences, empty food from refrigerator and freezer, move the temperature DIAL to the OFF position and clean the refrigerator and door gaskets according to “General cleaning” section pg. 21. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside. When moving always move the refrigerator vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to the sealed system could occur.

Troubleshooting

• Refrigerator Does Not Operate

  • Check thermostat control is not in the “OFF” position.
  • Check refrigerator is plugged in.
  • Check there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker.
  • Wait for 30-40 minutes to see whether refrigerator will start. It may be in “defrost” mode and must complete this cycle before compressor starts to operate.

• Food temperature appears too warm

  • Frequent door openings.
  • Allow time for recently added warm food to reach fresh food or freezer temperature.
  • Check gaskets for proper seal.
  • Clean condenser coils (for models with exposed condenser coils).
  • Adjust temperature control to colder setting.
  • Check freezer compartment for air duct blockage from frozen food packages.

• Food temperature is too cold
  If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust.

• Refrigerator runs too frequently

  • This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days.
  • Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.
  • Clean condenser coils.
  • Check gasket for proper seal.
  • Check to see if doors are completely closed.

• Moisture build up on interior or exterior of the refrigerator:

  • This is normal during high humidity periods.
  • Prolonged or frequent door openings.
  • Check door gaskets for proper seal.

• Refrigerator has an odor:

  • Interior needs cleaning.
  • Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors.

• Refrigerator light does not work:

  • Check power supply.
  • Tighten bulb in socket.
  • Replace burned out bulb.

• Refrigerator/Freezer door does not shut properly:

  • Level the refrigerator.
  • Re align refrigerator/freezer door.
  • Check for blockages e.g. food containers, crisper cover, shelves, bins etc. • Check front to back slope is approx. 1/4″.

Limited Warranty

What is covered and for how long?
This warranty covers all defects in work- manship or materials for a period of:
12 months labor
12 months parts
5 years sealed system
The warranty commences on the date the item was purchased and the original purchase receipt must be presented to the authorized service center before warranty repairs are rendered.

EXCEPTIONS: Commercial or Rental Use warranty
90 days labor (carry-in only)
90 days parts
No other warranty applies

What is covered.

1. The mechanical and electrical parts, finish, and trim.
2. The components of the sealed system e.g. hermetic compressor, condenser and evaporator from manufacturing detects 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.

What will be done?

1. We will repair or replace, at our dis-normal usage during the warranty period so specified.
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 remain-ing warranty. Labor is not provided and must be paid by the customer.
3. Contact your nearest authorized service center. For the name of the nearest service center please call 1-877-337-3639

THIS WARRANTY COVERS APPLIANCES WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AND CANADA. IT DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING

• Damages in shippinger installation.
• Detects other than manutacturing.
• Damage from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance or incorrect current or voltage.
• Damage from other than household use.
• Damage from service by other than an authorized dealer or service center.
• Decorative trims or replaceable lightbulbs.
• 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

References

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