Haier HRF-369AA User Manual - Page 8

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Instruction

for

use

English

Instruction

for

use

Maximum

capacity

In

order

to

ensure

correct

storage

of

frozen

food,

never

fill

the

drawers

up

to

the

top.

Set

the

temperature

dial

strictly

according

to

the

filling

capacity.

To

save

energy

in

normal

room

temperatures

(

+

18°C

to

+

22°C)

we

recommend

setting

the

temperature

dial

to

a

medium

setting.

Storage

time

The

storage

time

for

ready

deep-frozen

products

depends

on

the

type

of

product

and

on

its

ingredients.

For

this

reason,

you

should

strictly

follow

the

producer's

instructions

on

the

packaging.

When

you

want

to

freeze

fresh

foods

yourself,

consuit

the

Food

storage

guide

at

the

back

of

this

user

manual.

Once

frozen

foods

have

been

defrosted,

they

should

be

used

up

within

between

12

to

24

hours.

Do

not

eat

any

food

beyond

its

storage

time,

this

could

lead

to

food

poisoning.

Refrigerating

storage

battery

(not

supplied

with

all

appliances)

Refrigerating

storage

batteries

serve

two

functions:

■

In

the

event

of

a

power

cut,

the

storage

battery

prevents

the

temperature

inside

the

appliance

from

going

up

too

much

-

this

preserves

the

quality

of

the

food

for

longer.

■

Put

storage

batteries

with

the

fl

at

side

in

contact

with

the

uppermost

evaporation

panel

or

in

the

top

compartment.

■

Storage

batteries

can

also

be

used

to

keep

foods

cool

in

a

cool

box.

■

Storage

batteries

reach

their

maximum

refrigerating

capacity

after

they

have

been

in

the

freezer

for

about

24

hours

at

-

18°

C

or

lower

and

are

then

placed

in

one

of

the

cool

boxes

that

are

commercially

available.

Precautions

and

advice

■

Whenever

cleaning

or

defrosting,

remove

the

power

plug

or

switch

off

the

main

fuse.

■

After

closing

the

freezer

door,

do

not

open

it

immediately

and

do

not

force

it

open

under

any

circumstances.

The

vacuum

created

by

the

sealing

of

the

door

is

dispersed

after

about

1

-

2

minutes,

so

that

the

door

can

be

opened

normally

again.

To

prevent

condensation

and

ice

forming,

allow

cooked

food

to

cool

down

to

room

temperature

before

closing

the

lid

of

the

dish

and

before

storage.

■

Leave

the

freezer

door

open

as

briefly

as

possible

to

avoid

wasting

energy

and

to

prevent

an

excessive

amount

of

ice

forming

in

the

freezer

compartment.

■

If

the

red

pilot

light

comes

on

unexpectedly

or

stays

on

for

a

long

period

of

time,

do

not

open

the

door

on

any

account

and

take

appropriate

measures

immediately

(see

"What

to

do

when

....

"

at

the

back

of

the

user

manual).

■

Never

use

a

screwdriver

or

any

other

sharp

-edged

metal

tool

to

remove

the

layers

of

ice.

The

inside

walls

are

very

delicate

and

can

be

easily

damaged

by

sharp

edges.

Use

only

plastic

or

wooden

scrapers

with

no

sharp

edges.

9

Cleaning

and

maintenance

As

a

firm

rule,

unplug

the

power

plug

or

switch

off

at

the

mains.

For

the

upkeep

of

the

external

appearance

of

your

fridge

/

freezer,

clean

the

outside

every

now

and

again

with

furniture

polish

or

with

an

enamel

protecting

product

(never,

on

any

account

use

it

inside).

Clean

the

door

seal

with

warm

water

now

and

again

but

do

not

use

any

cleaning

products.

Clean

your

appliance

regularly.

■

The

various

parts

inside

the

fridge

/

freezer

are

generally

not

suitable

for

dishwashers.

These

should

be

washed

by

hand

with

warm

water

and

a

little

washing-up

liquid.

Never

use

the

cleaning

agent

neat

and

on

no

account

use

any

abrasive

or

acid,

i.e.

chemical

cleaning

products.

A

general

all

purpose

pH

neutral

cleaning

agent

is

recommended.

■

The

rating

plate

inside

or

outside

your

appliance

should

not

be

damaged

and

should

never

be

removed

-

this

is

essential

for

servicing.

Make

sure,

when

cleaning,

that

no

water

runs

onto

any

electrical

parts

inside

the

appliance.

■

If

there

is

a

heat

exchanger

-

called

condenser

-on

the

back

of

your

fridge

/

freezer,

this

should

be

cleaned

regularly.

Dust

and

dirt

impede

the

release

of

heat

from

the

inside

and

considerably

increase

energy

consumption.

For

best

results,

use

a

soft

brush

or

a

duster

to

remove

dust

from

the

condenser.

Special

tips

for

cleaning

the

fridge

Clean

the

drain

hole

in

the

fridge

from

time

to

time

with,

for

example,

cotton

buds,

in

order

to

keep

it

clear.

Switching

off

the

appliance

If

your

appliance

is

going

to

be

switched

off

for

longer

periods

(such

as

during

holidays),

it

should

be

left

open

to

prevent

odours

from

building

up

inside.

If

your

appliance

has

a

lock,

set

the

lock

in

the

"closed"

position

with

the

doors

open

and

keep

the

key

well

away

from

small

children

to

prevent

accidents.

Ice

and

frost

layers

which

build

up

to

a

certain

thickness

on

the

inside

walls,

act

as

insulation

and

prevent

the

dispersion

of

the

coldness.

These

must

be

removed

from

time

to

time.

To

remove

the

layers

of

ice

from

the

inside

walls,

use

a

plastic

or

wood

scraper

with

no

sharp

edges.

When

doing

this,

remove

the

drawers

and

lay

a

cloth

on

the

bottom

of

the

appliance

to

catch

the

ice

as

it

is

scraped

off

so

that

it

can

be

easily

removed.

The

method

least

likely

to

damage

your

appliance

when

removing

the

layers

of

ice

is

to

defrost

it.

Defrosting

In

normal

circumstances

(opening

the

freezer

4

-

5

times

a

day)

the

freezer

compartment

should

be

defrosted

once

or

twice

a

year

(more

often

in

other

circumstances).

The

fridge

compartment

is

defrosted

automatically.

Danger

warnings

Never

use

electrical

appliances to

defrost

your

appliance,

such

as

a

hair

dryer,

fan

heater,

dehumidifiers,

de-icing

sprays

or

anything

with

a

naked

fl

ame

(e.g.

candles).

The

plastic

inside

of

your

appliance

could

melt

and

the

escaping

gas

or

foam

could

be

ignited

by

sparks

or

by

the

naked

fl

ame.

On

no

account

should

a

steam

cleaning

device

be

used

to

defrost

the

layers

of

ice

in

the

appliance

(great

risk

of

an

electric

shock).

Proceed

as

follows

to

defrost

your

appliance:

1.

Provide

a

suitable

non-metallic

container

(a

plastic

container

or

wash

-basket).

2.

Make

absolutely

sure

that

you

remove

the

plug

from

the

power

socket.

3.

Dry

your

hands

thoroughly

to

prevent

skin

damage

from

contact

with

ice

(it

is

advisable

to

use

gloves).

4.

Remove

all

frozen

food

from

the

freezer

and

roll

it

firmly

in

newspaper

place

it

in

the

container

already

prepared

and

place

the

container

in

a

cool,

dry

room.

5.

Cover

the

container

all

around

with

a

thick

blanket.

6.

Remove

the

drawers

by

pulling

them

as

far

out

as

possible

and

then

raising

them

slightly.

7.

As

described

previously,

scrape

the

thickest

ice

carefully

from

inside

the

freezer

and

put

it

in

the

kitchen

sink.

8.

If

your

appliance

is

equipped

with

a

drip

duct

at

the

bottom

of

the

appliance,

pull

it

out

and

place

a

bowl

to

catch

the

dripping

water

underneath

it.

9.

If

necessary,

speed

up

defrosting

by

placing

a

large

bowl

of

warm

(not

too

hot)

water

on

the

bottom

of

the

appliance

and

close

the

door.

10.

If

your

appliance

is

not

equipped

with

a

drip

duct,

place

an

absorbent

cloth

underneath

the

front

of

the

appliance

and

wipe

up

the

defrosting

water

with

a

sponge.

11.

Thoroughly

clean

the

inside.

Wipe

it

out

with

warm

water

and

a

little

vinegar

and

then

rinse

it

out

with

clear

water.

12.

Dry

it

thoroughly

with

a

soft

cloth

and

air

it

for

3-4

minutes.

13.

Close

the

door

and

plug

the

appliance

back

in.

14.

Reset

the

temperature

dial

to

the

maximum

setting.

(if

your

appliance

is

equipped

with

green

and

red

pilot

lights,

these

will

come

on)

and

if

the

SUPER

FREEZE

SWITCH

is

provided,

switch

it

on

(the

yellow

light

will

also

come

on).

15.

Now

refill

the

drawers

with

the

frozen

food

-

the

oldest

items

at

the

top.

To

prevent

the

frozen

food

from

defrosting,

carry

out

the

steps

described

above

within

two

hours

at

the

most.

16.

When

the

red

pilot

light

goes

off,

reset

the

temperature

dial

to

a

medium

setting.

If

provided,

switch

off

the

SUPER

FREEZE

SWITCH

after

about

12,

but

no

later

than

24

hours

(the

yellow

light

will

go

off).

10

Using

the

fridge

Switch

on

/off

and

selecting

the

temperature

Temperature

dial

(thermostat)

The

temperature

dial

switches

the

appliance

on

and

off

and

sets

the

cooling

temperature.

Switch

on:

Turn

the

temperature

dial

to

the

right.

Your

fridge

has

been

switched

on.

The

light

in

the

fridge

compartment

comes

on.

The

compressor

runs

until

the

set

temperature

has

been

reached.

Temperature

settings:

Tum

dial

left

to

lowest

setting

=

slight

cooling

Turn

dial

right

to

highest

setting

=

lowest

temperature

The

temperature

must

be

set

according

to:

■

room

temperature

■

quantity

of

stored

food

■

how

often

the

appliance

is

opened

We

recommend

a

medium

setting.

You

will

soon

learn,

through

observation,

which

is

the

most

suitable

setting

for

your

requirements.

Switch

off:

Turn

the

dial

as

far

to

the

left

as

possible.

■

The

light

in

the

fridge

compartment

goes

off.

■

The

compressor

has

been

switched

off.

Interior

lighting

(not

available

on

all

models)

For

those

models

equipped

with

interior

lighting,

a

switch

has

been

built

in.

When

the

fridge

has

been

switched

on

at

the

temperature

dial,

the

light

automatically

comes

on

when

the

fridge

door

is

opened

and

automatically

goes

off

when

the

door

is

closed.

The

light

bulb

is

protected

by

a

transparent

cover.

Spare

bulbs

should

be

Max.

25W

type

E

14.

When

replacing

the

light

bulb,

follow

the

instructions

given

on

the

separate

sheet

or

the

illustration

at

the

back

of

this

user

manual.

Changing

the

light

bulb:

Never

use

a

stronger

light

bulb

than

indicated

above

The

voltage

(V)

indicated

on

the

bulb

must,

in

any

case,

comply

with

the

relevant

data

marked

on

the

rating

plate

of

your

appliance.

■

Unplug

the

fridge

and

switch

off

the

main

fuse.

■

Remove

the

transparent

lamp

cover.

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