Usage manual

Household refrigerator

HF-248/B

Contents

Pre-use

Name of various components

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inside front cover

Product main features

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Safety precautions

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Placing environment

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Usage preparation

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Begin to use

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Function introduction

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Freezer usage instruction

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Defrosting, cleaning, and stopping use

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Code No.: 0711 1330

Carefully read this manual before use

Take care to preserve it.

See the product itself for its appearance, color, or door pattern.

The names of various components

Main panel

Marking slide

Drawers

Product main features

Big freezing capacity.

It can be used in combination with HR-268/HR-288 refrigerator, being splendid and beautiful.

Under the mode of artificial intelligence, automatically set the control positions according to ambient temperatures.

Instantaneous temperature display

Due to product modification, your purchased Haier refrigerator may not be identical with the one shown in the manual. We hereby express our apologies to you for this possible difference.

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Safety precaution

Be sure to read and take the following safety precautions for your and others' safety.

Independent and dedicated outlet

Securely grounded

220-240V ~/50Hz

Do not damage power cable

Be sure not to pull out the plug of the appliance by drawing the power cable. Be sure to directly pull out it of the outlet by firmly grasping the plug.

Do not cause the appliance body press the power cable, nor should any people tread on it.

When moving the appliance from wall, be careful not to roll or damage power cable.

In case of damaged power cable

When the power cable or plug has been worn, it is prohibited to continue to use it. In this case, it is required to replace it by professional.

In case of excessive voltage fluctuation

In the event of excessive voltage fluctuation

(exceeding 187~264V AC), it is possible to c a u s e n o s t a r t i n g , b u r n t h e r m o s t a t o r compressor, or to make compressor produce abnormal working noise. In such case, it is required to use regulated power supply.

Please pull out power plug under the following situations:

Pull out power plug prior to cleaning or repair.

Note: Repair of refrigerator must be done by specialized person.

B e c a r e f u l w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g situations:

When the refrigerator has started running, take care not to touch the cold surface of the freezer compartment with hand, especially with wet hand. Otherwise, your skin is liable to be stuck on the cold surface.

It is strictly prohibited for a child to climb or hang on the appliance door, otherwise it is possible to damage the appliance or hurt the child.

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Safety precaution

It is absolutely prohibited to put inside the appliance hazardous inflammable or explosive articles, strong corrosive acid, alkali, etc.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable article in the vicinity of the refrigerator to avoid fire.

Do not place any unstable article on the top of the appliance (heavy item, or container with water), to avoid possible hurting people when falling, or leaking current by spilled water. It is also not permitted to put such appliance as regulated power supply, microwave oven on t h e t o p o f t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r t o p r e v e n t electromagnetic interference, or other accident.

When there is leakage of inflammable gas such as gas

Close the leaking valve

Open door and windows

Do not pull out or insert power plug of any appliance such as refrigerator.

Do not keep medicine, vaccine, or chemical reagent in the appliance. This refrigerator is for household use, which cannot store item with strict requirement for temperature.

Do not spray water onto refrigerator, nor should place it in wet area susceptible to be splashed with water, so as to avoid influencing the electric insulation performance of the appliance.

Chemixal agent

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Placing environment

The refrigerator should be placed on even, solid ground. When it is necessary to make it level by insert something to raise it, the insert chosen should be steady, hard, and incombustible. It is absolutely prohibited to use package foam block of the appliance as the insert. If it is not level, you can make it level by turning and adjusting the bottom foot of the refrigerator.

Usage preparation

Remove all package parts

Including foam base and the adhesive tape fixing accessories, they all must be removed to prevent the appliance being placed uneven.

It should be located in a well-ventilated place, and there should be at least 10cm of free space surrounding the refrigerator including its back.

Refrigerator should be kept far from heat source and avoid direct sunshine.

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10cm

10cm

Be sure not to put in such a cold environment as to freeze water

Do not place it in area damp or susceptible to be splashed with water.

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Check accompanying accessories and document

Check the items inside the package box with the packaging list, and inquire selling shop, if any discrepancy.

Locate the refrigerator on proper place

(See section "placing environment")

It is advisable to carry out cleaning prior to usage

(See latter section "cleaning" for its detailed description)

Idle standing

After the appliance has been adjusted level, and cleaned, let it remain idle for at least 30 minutes before switching it on so as to ensure its normal running.

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Begin to use

1.Starting of the appliance

For the initial use of the freezer, it is required to start it at least 3hours in advance of putting food.

Switching on the appliance. When plugged in, the appliance shall automatically be set to position 3, and quick cooling to position 0, green power light I shall be turned on, and at the same time, red alarming light L shall be turned on together with buzzing sound. Press the buzzer can stop the buzzing sound. Green power light I indicates whether the appliance is switched on or not.

When the temperature of the appliance has been lowered to required limit, green alarming light

L shall be automatically be turned off.

2.Appliance working method

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Starting of the appliance

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Suggestion

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No matter how ambient temperature changes, it can maintain optimum refrigeration effect without any other adjustment so long as you have selected the artificial intelligence, giving you much convenience.

You can set the appliance by selecting one of the two modes according to necessity.

(1) Artificial intelligence mode: if no other special demand, we recommend you to use the artificial intelligence. By pressing the artificial intelligence key to turn its indicating light on, then the appliance shall automatically work.

(2) Manual adjusting mode: you can adjust and set the freezer temperature position according to food storage necessity (such as for quick freezing). (See the following "temperature setting and adjustment" in the later section of "function introduction").

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Function introduction

Introduction of main panel

I J K L E M Ｏ G

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A B C D

A. Power switch

B. Unlock button

C. Automatic mode

D. Buzzer cancel

E. Cold storage temperature increase

F. Cold storage temperature decrease

G. Freezer storage temperature increase

H. Freezer storage temperature decrease

E+F Temperature setting (after unlocking)

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G+H Quick freezing button (unlocked mode)

G+H Cold storage temperature indicator button (locked mode)

I Power indicator

J Lock indicator

K. Automatic mode indicator

L. Over-temp warning indicator

M. Temperature indicator

N. Quick freezing indicator

O. Error indicator

Power control

After switching on the appliance, green power light I on the above of power switch A shall be turned on. In order to prevent misoperation, it is necessary to press key A for 3 seconds in order to stop its power supply, then the indicating lights and display windows shall all be turned off, it shall stop cooling. If pressing the power key A again, the appliance shall resume working, and all indicating lights and windows shall all be turned on again.

Locking and release

After switching on, the appliance shall automatically enter a locking state, light J shall be turned off; by pressing key B, the locking shall be released, and light J shall be turned on.

Artificial intelligence setting

Under the artificial intelligence state, the appliance shall automatically adjust temperature control position according to the ambient temperature changes, without manual control. Press key C, and light K shall be turned on to enter the artificial intelligence state. Then quick freezing position is on 0 and it is impossible to set quick cooling. Also the temperature position is impossible to be set. To stop the state, press key C continuously for 3 seconds. At this moment, light K shall be turned off.

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Function introduction

Quick cooling setting

The quick cooling function is designed to keep food nutrition value. It can make the food become completely frozen within as short time as possible. By pressing keys G+H together at the same time for 3 seconds, the previous quick cooling setting position indicating light shall flash. At this time, for each pressing of

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(key G), it shall increase 1 position from its previous position. And for each pressing of (key H), the position shall decrease by one step

(in the range of positions 0-2). When under the quick cooling state, after compressor has cumulatively worked for some period of time, it shall automatically stop the quick cooling state, t o resume quick cooling position 0.

Note: When quick cooling position is on 0, the position indicating light shall flash 3 squares successively from left to right.

Temperature setting and adjustment

Pressing the keys E+F at the same time for 3 seconds, current temperature setting position shall flash. Then each pressing of

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(key E), the position shall be increased one position on the current position. And for each pressing of (key F), position shall be lowered one step( in the range of positions 1 to 7).

Over temperature alarming function

When the actual temperature sensed by freezing senor is higher than -5°C(excluding -5°C), the over-temperature alarming light shall be continuously on, together with the sound of buzzing. Press the buzzer release key D to release the buzzing, but the red over-temperature indicating L shall be still on. When the temperature of the freezer is lowered to -5°C or lower, the red over-temperature indicating light L shall be automatically turned off.

Power-off memory

The instantaneous working state at power failure shall be locked, and after power is restored it will work according to the setting before the power failure.

Average temperature and malfunction display

Average temperature can be displayed only when locking indicating light is turned on. Pressing the keys E+F at the same time, it is possible to display the instantaneous temperature of the freezer.

Malfunction display:

(1) When there is malfunction in the environment sensor, the appliance shall be impossible to enter artificial intelligence state, and shall display "F2".

(2) When there is malfunction on the freezing sensor, compressor shall enter the fixed cycle of working for 20 minutes, then stop for 20 minutes and so on", but quick cooling function is still effective, but over-temperature alarming shall be out of order, with display of "F1".

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Freezer usage instruction

Use freezer for those foods to be stored for long time.

The temperature of freezer compartment can be

-18°C, or lower, and under such a low temperature it can basically inhibit the growth or reproduction of bacteria. So it is advisable to store in this room those foods to be kept for long time, but careful with shelf life indicated on the food package.

Quick-freezing

Before putting a larger amount of fresh food in the freezer compartment, it is possible to use its quick freezing function (see the description of

"quick freezing" in the above section of "function introduction"). But it shall not be necessary to set the quick-freezing function for the foodstuff whose weight is less than 1kg or the food that has already been frozen.

Making ice cubes

Pour about 3/4 of the volume of the icebox of water to put in the freezer compartment for freezing

When taking out the icebox, be sure not to use knife or other metal tool for picking.

Generally, it can be taken down by slight force.

After taking out icebox, put it in warm water for a while, and turn it with hand to take out ice cubes.

Key to freezing food

It is advisable not to put excessive amount of fresh food in freezer compartment, preferably, not exceeding freezing capacity of the appliance.

Hot food should be cooled to room temperature before putting in the freezer compartment.

Food should be divided into small appropriate portions, so as to make it easier to be frozen completely, and also to better guarantee quality at melting and cooking. It is advisable for each portion not to exceed 2.5kg.

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Freezer usage instruction

It shall be better to package the food prior to freezing it, and the package surface should be dry to avoid being frozen together. The package material should be smell-free, airtight, watertight, non-toxic, and pollution -free, to prevent food flavor contamination or quality deterioration. It is advisable to mark the freezing date, storage permissible period and food name on package bags according to different food's shelf life so as to avoid exceeding the storage limit.

In principle, take out exact required amount of food from freezer compartment for melting. Melted frozen food can not be re-frozen again, unless it has been processed into cooked food, otherwise its eating quality shall be influenced.

Take care not to put bottled beer, or beverage in the appliance to prevent frost crack.

Method for taking out drawer

Pull forward it as shown in the drawing, and then slightly raise it to take it out.

Drawer printing and use of marking slide

Drawer has been printed with frozen food images, and reference month number of the freshness keeping period and shelf life of this type of food, with small figure indicating freshness-keeping period, and big figure showing food shelf life.

As shown on the drawing, the freezing freshnesskeeping period of chick, beef, shrimp and mutton is approximately 4 months, shelf life approximately

9 months. So when you put the above food, push the marking slide on the corresponding image symbols to facilitate you memorizing food type and their freshness-keeping period and shelf life.

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Defrosting, cleaning, stopping use

Defrosting

The freezer compartment is required to be manually defrosted. After some time of using the appliance, a layer of frost shall be formed on the evaporator plate of the freezer compartment, and it will consume more power if the layer gets too thick. So when it has thick frost, it is required to carry out defrosting with plastic scraper.

When carrying out defrosting, first pull out its power plug to switch it off, wrap up the foodstuff in cotton blanket and place them in cool place. Then take out drawers.

As shown in the drawing, pull out the freezer outlet tube

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of the discharge assembly. Place a container

② at the outlet (or align the

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with the back opening of lower freezer drawer) so as to collect defrosted water. In order to speed the defrosting process, it is possible to place a bowl of hot water on the evaporator plate.

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Note: it is strictly prohibited to carry out defrosting with metal tool or electric heater, to prevent damaging appliance.

Treatment at power failure

When there is no power supply, the refrigerator can still keep food without question for several hours, even in summer.

At power failure, do not put any more new fresh food.

Do the best not to open appliance doors.

If power stop is known in advance, it is advisable to make many ice, put ice cube on the top of freezer compartment.

Please note: Temperature rising in the freezer compartment caused by power interruption or other malfunction can shorten food storage period, and deteriorate food quality.

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Defrosting, cleaning, stopping use

Cleaning

The food remained in the refrigerator can produce unpleasant smell, so it is required to carry out periodical cleaning.

For safety, pull out power plug prior to cleaning.

Clean the appliance by using soft towel or by sponge dipping in warm water. (It is permissible to add mild detergent). Be sure not to use scrubbrush, steel brush, or organic solution such as household cleanser, gasoline, banana oil, acetone, benzole, or hot water, acid or alkali.

Use a dry cloth to wipe the water on the surface of refrigerator

(1) Even for cleaning, do not spray water in order to avoid affecting electric insulation feature.

(2) When cleaning such electric components as

"switch", "lamp" and "thermostat", use drier rag or sponge

Door gasket is easy to get dirty, be sure to frequently keep it clean.

Frequently remove the dust on the side plates, to improve heat-expelling efficiency.

Stop usage

If the appliance is not to be in use for a longer time, it is advisable to pull out power plug, disconnect it with power supply, and carry out cleaning for the appliance as described in the above method.

When the refrigerator is not in usage for long time, be sure to leave its door open, to prevent food producing unpleasant smell.

Note: generally, do not stop using refrigerator to avoid affect its usage life.

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Question solution, after-sales service

The following should not be regarded as defects.

When the appliance is first used, it can have longer working time and higher temperature inside the appliance, and also compressor can have high temperature. All these are normal.

When air humidity is high, the appliance outside may have water drops, just wipe them with soft cloth.

In humid season, when door is opened too frequently, or be kept open for too long time, humidity is likely to be present in the appliance.

Refrigerant flowing in the refrigerator gives out some sound. When refrigerator starts or stops, compressor clicks.

It is normal for the front of the appliance side panel to give heat.

When putting food or at higher ambient temperature, the appliance shall automatically increase starting time.

Note: after switching it off, wait for at least 5 minutes before switching it on again.

Before calling for repair, make certain the following items:

Question Possible cause

Appliance not working

Whether power supply is connected (plug, socket, fuse, etc)

Whether power voltage is too low?

Too much noise

Compressor runs for long time or temperature inside cabinet is not desirably low

Whether ground is even?

Whether some part of the appliance has been in contact with external object, or with the building wall

It is normal to have long time running for the first time usage.

There is large amount of food to be cooled

At hot weather, the appliance door is opened too frequently.

Thermostat temperature setting is incorrect.

Whether its placing is subject to the direct sunshine, or too near the heat source such as stove, heating

Whether ventilation is bad, whether back condenser is too dirty

Food getting dry

There is frost or ice flowers on frozen food

There is bad smell in the appliance

Food is not covered well, without package or not sealed well.

Appliance door is kept slightly open, or food has kept door open

Door is opened too frequently or for long time.

It is normal for frost or ice to form on the food package.

Smelly food has not been packaged closely.

Check for spoiled food

It is necessary to carry out refrigerator interior cleaning. See section of "cleaning".

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