Haier HR-176A User Manual - Page 17
Defrosting, Problem Diagnosis
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Keep the outside clean. Use furniture polisher or finishing conditioner to clean the outside regularly (do not use these cleaners to clean the inside). Wipe the door gasket with a cloth lightly dampened with lukewarm water. No detergent is allowed. Never use oil or grease to clean the door gasket. Clean the inside regularly. y Clean the refrigerator compartment on a monthly basis and clean the freezer compartment after a defrost cycle. y Take out foods from refrigerator and freezer compartments and kept these foods in a cool place. y Remove all detachable parts. y Interior parts are not suitable to be washed in a dishwasher. Wash them manually using lukewarm water and some dish detergent. Do not use concentrated detergent, abrasive agents and chemicals such as acids. Mild dish detergent is recommended. Steam cleaners are dangerous and strictly prohibited. Wash the inner compartment with lukewarm clean water and dry with a soft cloth. It is absolutely dry after waiting for 3-4 minutes. Do not destroy or remove the rating plate of the refrigerator. It could be needed for after-sales service or relevant processes. Make sure water doesn't get into electric parts in the refrigerator. If a heat exchanger, i.e. condenser, is mounted on the back of refrigerator, dust and lint should be removed regularly to enable efficient heat dissipation and avoid excessive power consumption. Use a soft brush or a duster to clean the outside of heat exchanger. The defrost water drains away through the gutter. The drain hole should be cleaned regularly by use of a swab or similar instrument. Make sure water doesn't run down the drain hole during cleaning. Otherwise water may spill or splash on the ground due to evaporation. 15. Defrosting a) Refrigerator compartment The rear wall of inner compartment may get frosted when the compressor (refrigerating unit) is operating. The refrigerator has automatic defrosting and the defrost water runs down the gutter and through a drain hole to a tray where it evaporates. b) Freezer compartment (if applicable) The freezer compartment, intended for storage of frozen food, doesn't have automatic defrosting. The freezer compartment should be defrosted regularly. Defrost the freezer compartment whenever the thickness of ice layer reaches 5cm. Unplug the refrigerator before defrosting. Take out foods from the freezer compartment and kept these foods in a cool place. Use an ice scraper to remove the ice. To speed up the process, place a bowl of hot water in the freezer compartment. Clean and reload the freezer compartment after defrosting. POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD! Do not use electrical devices such as hair dryer, electrical fan, steam cleaner, defrost spray or open fire (such as candle) to defrost the freezer compartment. The plastic parts of inner compartment may get melted and any spark or open fire may cause fire in presence of explosive gas. Never use a steam cleaner to defrost the freezer compartment - danger of electric shock!) Cautions! Wrap up the frozen foods with newspaper or blanket. y Kept these foods in a cool place before the defrosting process is finished. y Keep the door of freezer compartment open. y Ice and frost form on the surface of evaporator during operation. A thick layer of ice or frost acts as heat insulation and hinders thermal conduction. y Defrost the freezer compartment in the shortest time possible to avoid thawing of frozen foods. y Wipe off defrost water from time to time with sponge. y Place a container of hot water (do not use boiling water) near the door of freezer compartment to speed up the defrosting process. y Dry and freezer compartment and place the frozen food back. y Reconnect the refrigerator after defrosting. y Start up the refrigerator by adjusting the temperature control knob. y Close the door of freezer compartment. 16. Problem Diagnosis The latest manufacture techniques and state-of-the-art refrigeration and freezing technology are adopted to ensure safe and reliable operation of your appliance. In doubt of fault, make sure to check first as described below before making a service call: 6