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HOW TO USE
Are the doors leveled? (
• Use the adjustable mounts to keep the door level.
Internal cleaning
• Clean with a wet soft cloth.
After the operation
• It may take more than 4 ~ 24 hours to fully cool.
• You may hear a loud operation sound but it is not a malfunction.
When using auto ice making (
• It may take 24 hours to make the ice for the first time.
Please read this operation manual carefully and ensure
you use the appliance correctly. In particular, be sure
to read the "Safety Suggestions" section of this
operation manual before use.
Please keep this operation manual along with your guarantee card.
R-Y6000J_R-Y5600J (E).indd 1
Six doors
Model
Notice Before Use
Pg. 11)
Pg. 28)
4 ~ 24
28
24
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
R-Y6000J
R-Y5600J
11
HITACHI
4/6/09 10:12:08 AM
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- Page 1 HOW TO USE HITACHI REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER Six doors R-Y6000J Model R-Y5600J Notice Before Use Are the doors leveled? ( Pg. 11) • Use the adjustable mounts to keep the door level. Internal cleaning • Clean with a wet soft cloth. After the operation •...
- Page 2 It may take more than 24 hours to make ice when you use the ice compartment for the first time. Illustrations in this manual Electric show the model R-Y6000J. drawer compartment Vegetable The compartment opens by...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Vacuum Before use compartment Safety Suggestions (Ensure to follow these precautions) X System Preparations The effect of vacuum lowers the Control Panel Name of Each Part oxygen level, prevents oxidation Storage Compartment and maintains antioxidant effect. Making the Best Use of Your Refrigerator Refrigerator Compartment What is vacuum? Quick Cooling... -
Page 4: Safety Suggestions (Ensure To Follow These Precautions)
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Ensure to follow these precautions When using this appliance, personal harm, harm to other people, and also damage to property. The following pictographs categorize and explain the level of possible harm on damage that may occur from ignoring suggestions resulting in missing the appliances. Suggestions headed by this pictograph indicate "There is high chance of serious injury or WARNING death"... - Page 5 (Continue) WARNING Handling the power and power cable Avoid usage that may cause the wall outlet or power cord components to work beyond the specified voltage. Also do not use power sources that are not a rated voltage current. Prohibited If a power source is shared with other appliances, double or multipoint adapters may heat up beyond normal levels and cause fire.
- Page 6 SAFETY SUGGESTIONS SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Ensure to follow these precautions WARNING During normal use Do not splash water on or inside the refrigerator. This may impair electricity insulation causing electric shock or fire. Wetting Prohibited Do not put in things that may catch fire. Benzine, ether, LP gas, thinner, adhesives may ignite an explosion.
- Page 7 (Continue) WARNING Concerning the refrigerant ( Be careful of the following related to the use of flammable gas.) Do not scratch or damage the main body of the refrigerator with a sharp object such as screw. Prohibited Since the refrigerant used is flammable, any leakage from the pipe inside the wall may cause ignition and explosion.
- Page 8 SAFETY SUGGESTIONS SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Ensure to follow these precautions WARNING Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by manufacturer. Prohibited Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator. If the refrigerant leaks, sparks on the contact may cause ignition and explosion. Prohibited In case of emergency Stop the refrigerator by unplugging it if it is not running...
- Page 9 (Continue) CAUTION When moving or carrying On a floor that is easily scratched do move the refrigerator using the wheels at its base. The wheels may scratch the floor. For a floor that may be easily scratched, lay a protective mat. Prohibited Use the carrying handle when carrying it.
- Page 10 SAFETY SUGGESTIONS SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Ensure to follow these precautions CAUTION Do not stack or protrude any food storing in the descendible case. Be sure to seal up any spillable food. Be sure to attach the partitions and wire to the descendible case before use. Prohibited o not hold the top of the doors when closing If you hold the top of a door when closing it you may get your fingers caught...
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Page 11: Preparations
PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS Adjusting the refrigerator legs to keep it level Prevents sound, vibration and doors hanging downwards To remove the mount cover, hold both ends and pull it towards to you applying some force. Turn both adjustable mounts to lower them and fix the refrigerator. Turn the left and right adjustable mounts so they come down and make contact with the floor. - Page 12 PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS A refrigerator is not something that "increases the freshness" of food. At best "a brake that some degree will slow down food going bad" is al operation manual closely and take care to use your refrigerator correctly so you can keep foods at their best. Installation location The floor should be sturdy and flat.
- Page 13 (Continue) d" is all it is. Please follow the To prepare for an earthquake Pass the belt through the handles (in two places) on the back and fix the refrigerator to the sturdy wall and poles. Four screws supplied We recommend using a safety belt to guard against the risk of the Belt refrigerator overturning.
- Page 14 CONTROL PANEL NAME OF EACH PART STORAGE COMPARTMENT CONTROL PANEL NAME OF EACH PART STORAGE COMPARTMENT CONTROL PANEL NAME OF EACH PART STORAGE COMPARTMENT Internal Control Panel To set the temperature of refrigerator and freezer compartment • Refrigerator compartment Pg. 16/16 •...
- Page 15 Refrigerator compartment (About 2°C~6°C) Ice compartment (About -20°C~-18°C) ( 2°C~6°C) ( -20°C~-18°C) Pg. 16/16 ) Pg. 28/28 ) Refrigerating foods Store the ice cube made by auto ice The temperature of door pocket is slightly high. making function. Small-item storage case Egg case (About 0°C~4°C) ( 0°C~4°C)
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Page 16: Refrigerator Compartment
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT (2°C~6°C) (2°C~6°C) When you want to cool the food quickly. Lower shelf Quick cooling corner Pg.19/19 Descendible case Height adjustable shelf Pg. 18/18 Fixed door pockets Height adjustable Egg stand pockets (2 levels) Internal control panel Reversible shelf Swing partition Double door basket... - Page 17 (Continue) Shelves and pockets are adjustable Shelves and pockets position can be adjusted according to the size of food and drinks. Remove the stored items before adjusting the shelves. Height Adjustable Shelf Lower Shelf 1 Remove by slightly lift up the back of the shelf and pull forward.
- Page 18 REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Descendible Case The case can be pulled down so that food can be stored and taken out easily at a lower position. When pulling out When pushing in Hold the handle and slowly pull out Hold the handle and slowly push in towards you.
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Page 19: Quick Cooling
(Continue) When you want to refrigerate food or drinks fast Quick Cooling Put the items in the quick cooling corner (height adjustable shelf). Food can be cooled much faster by placing it in the middle. Place food with juicy content and canned drinks away from the rear side or move them to the lower shelf to avoid freezing up and bursting. - Page 20 VACUUM COMPARTMENT VACUUM COMPARTMENT VACUUM COMPARTMENT (-1°C~3°C) (-1°C~3°C) ° ° ° ° ° ° Vacuum pump lowers the pressure as well as the oxygen level in the vacuum compartment. By this feature, oxidation of the nutrients contained in the food is prevented and antioxidant effect is prolonged.
- Page 21 (Continue) Vitamin Cassette Releases vitamin when in low oxygen level to preserve the food nutrients. Vitamin cassette Be sure to remove the vitamin cassette when washing the vacuum compartment case. The effect of the inhibited oxidation will reduce if it is rinsed with water. Do not dismantle the vitamin cassette.
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Page 22: Vacuum Compartment
VACUUM COMPARTMENT VACUUM COMPARTMENT VACUUM COMPARTMENT (-1°C~3°C) (-1°C~3°C) ° ° ° ° ° ° How to use the vacuum compartment (setting method) To use the vacuum compartment, press the "Vacuum" button and turn on the indicator light. After a pressure change within the vacuum compartment is detected, the vacuum pump operates to maintain the low-oxygen state. - Page 23 (Continue) Vacuum packing Vacuum compartment case Pull out the door and remove the vacuum How to remove compartment case. Completely pull out the door towards you. Wipe the vacuum packing and the vacuum Lightly hold and lift up the front side of the packing receiving portion with a soft cloth vacuum compartment case to release the damped with lukewarm water.
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Page 24: Freezer Compartment
FREEZER COMPARTMENT FREEZER COMPARTMENT (-20°C~-18°C) (-20°C~-18°C) Adjustable temperature Pg. 26) Upper Freezer The Quick Freezing corner can be used to quickly freeze food. Pg.25 Heat conduction effect of the aluminum tray quickly freezes and keeps food without deterioration of taste. Can be used for small-size Upper freezer case frozen food such as freezing... -
Page 25: Quick Freezing
(Continue) Example of storing food Monitor the height of the food to be stored in each case. Upper freezer case: Otherwise, the door may not shut properly, Up to the end of the causing cooling to be impaired. case Food and cases may be damaged. Upper freezer Never place a 500mL plastic bottle in the slimline slide case. -
Page 26: Low Temperature Freezer (Low Temperature Storage)
FREEZER COMPARTMENT FREEZER COMPARTMENT (-20°C~-18°C) (-20°C~-18°C) LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZER LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZER LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZER (Below -20°C) (Below -20°C) (Below -20°C) (-20°C Freezer compartment temperature adjustment Target temperatures in stable condition when the surrounding temperature is 30°C, when the door is closed without any food stored. °... -
Page 27: Vegetable Compartment
VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT (3°C~7°C) (3°C~7°C) Moisture cassette Small vegetables such as tomato, lemon. Small vegetable case Medium and large vegetables such as cabbage, lettuces. Vegetable case Upright storage of items. (2L pet bottles can be stored) Vegetable Case Maximum indication Small vegetable case Food item height In these cases use food wrap for vegetables... -
Page 28: Ice Compartment
ICE COMPARTMENT ICE COMPARTMENT ICE COMPARTMENT Large ice cube making / stop ice making switch Water supply container Automatic ice maker Pg. 29/29 Ice scoop Be sure to put it straight. Ice case How to Make Ice Perform "ice making cleaning" when you use the ice compartment for the first time. Pg. - Page 29 (Continue) Note Use of tap water is recommended for ice making. Change the water in the tank at least once a week. If the ice made of water having a high mineral content is put into water, white suspended matter may be seen in the water. This is mineral content which is harmless.
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Page 30: Large Ice Cube Making
ICE COMPARTMENT ICE COMPARTMENT ICE COMPARTMENT When you want to make ice quickly One Touch Panel Quick Ice Making Press "Quick Freezing" button on one touch panel. To stop this function before it is completed press "Quick Freezing" again. It takes longer to make ice in the following cases: Press When you first start using the refrigerator (it may take 24 hours in summer). -
Page 31: How To Change The Settings Of The Automatic Ice Maker
(Continue) How to Change the Settings of the Automatic Ice Maker By using the buttons on the internal control panel inside the refrigerator compart ment, you can switch the settings of the automatic ice maker. Every time the "Large ice cube making" button is pressed, the mode changes in the order of Light "Large ice cube making"... -
Page 32: Electric Drawer Compartment
ELECTRIC DRAWER COMPARTMENT ELECTRIC DRAWER COMPARTMENT ELECTRIC DRAWER COMPARTMENT (In lower freezer and vegetable compartment) (In lower freezer and vegetable compartment) (In lower freezer and vegetable compartment) (In lower freezer and vegetable compartment) (In lower freezer and vegetable compartment) Electric drawer compartment You can also open the compartment manually. - Page 33 (Continue) Setting of Electric Opening/Closing To stop the electric drawer function Press the electric open/close button continuously for more than 5 seconds until a long beep sound. (Light turns off) When the electric drawer function is stopped, open the compartment manually by pulling the handle.
- Page 34 ELECTRIC DRAWER COMPARTMENT ELECTRIC DRAWER COMPARTMENT ELECTRIC DRAWER COMPARTMENT (In lower freezer and vegetable compartment) (In lower freezer and vegetable compartment) (In lower freezer and vegetable compartment) (In lower freezer and vegetable compartment) (In lower freezer and vegetable compartment) Notice When the electric drawer function is stopped, the half-opened door prevention function is also stopped.
- Page 35 (Continue) Troubleshooting (Refer to page 44 – 52 for other symptoms.) 44 – 52 When this happens Please check. This is the cause. Opening and Closing Noise is large. Operation sound of the “vegetable compartment” is larger than the There is an abnormal noise. “lower freezer”.
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Page 36: How To Maintain (How To Remove Parts)
HOW TO MAINTAIN HOW TO MAINTAIN (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) HOW TO MAINTAIN Please maintain at least once a year. Unplug the power plug. Is the power cord damaged? Is the power plug hot? Wipe clean unhygienic matter. If dirt or stains do not come off easily, use diluted, mild kitchen detergent and then wipe clean with a cloth soaked in warm water. - Page 37 (Continue) Control panel and the door surface Wipe the control panel with a soft dry cloth. Never expose the control panel to water, since this may cause failure. Wipe the surface of the door with soft cloth soaked in warm water (this applies to the stainless steel door type).
- Page 38 HOW TO MAINTAIN HOW TO MAINTAIN (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) Internal Lower shelf Height adjustable shelf Descendible case Height adjustable Fixed door pockets pockets (2 levels) Fixed shelf Reversible shelf Vacuum compartment Pull-out shelf Refrigerator Compartment Descendible case Height adjustable shelf Fixed shelf...
- Page 39 (Continue) Ice Compartment Upper Freezer Open the door, lift the case toward you. To set the case, fit the 4 projections on its right and left into the notches on the frame. Lower Freezer Stopper Frame Open the door and pull out the slimline slide case and the slide case. Lift up the lower freezer case.
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Page 40: Care Of The Water Supply Container
HOW TO MAINTAIN HOW TO MAINTAIN (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) Care of the Water Supply Container To prevent the generation of "slime" and "water stain", ensure all parts of the water supply container are washed once a week. Remove the packing from the lid and wash it with water using a soft sponge. -
Page 41: Care Of The Automatic Ice Maker
(Continue) Care of the Automatic Ice Maker Cleaning the Ice Maker In case of first using the ice maker or if more than a week has passed since the last use, clean out any dust or smell in the ice trays or water channel. Empty the ice case. -
Page 42: Cleaning The Ice Tray
HOW TO MAINTAIN HOW TO MAINTAIN (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) (Continue) Cleaning the Ice Tray (wash with water) About once a year Make sure to stop ice making to Stop ice making Remove the ice tray avoid failure and water leakage. -
Page 43: Eco Alarm/Optional
Replacement for water filter: Part number RJK-30 RJK-30 Replacement of vacuum packing Replace the packing when it is damaged. (Standard replacement period is 3-4 years.) Vacuum packing part number Order of replacement part. R-Y6000J R-Y6000 311 R-Y5600J R-Y5400 311 R-Y6000J_R-Y5600J (E).indd 43 4/6/09 10:12:36 AM... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If the refrigerator still does not operate properly contact the retailer from Check the following. which it was purchased. Refer to back cover) Frequently asked questions when using the refrigerator for the first time. When this happens Please check Cause It takes longer time to cool in summer or It may take approximately 4 - 24 hours to cool after... - Page 45 (Continue) When this happens Please check Cause Is some thing like plastic bags being Do not allow food or plastic bag to get stuck caught between the door seal and the between the door and the refrigerator body when body of the refrigerator or any gap? closing the door.
- Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING When this happens Please check Cause Are doors being opened for long period or Frost or dew forms if water content in the air is cooled. open too frequent? Condensation forms (frosting) Condensation in the vegetable compartment. This is because high humidity is maintained to prevent Pg.
- Page 47 (Continue) When this happens Please check Cause A creaking or squeaking sound This is the sound of plastic component creaking The refrigerator (creaking). when there are changes in temperature. The sound is loud noisy may be heard even the door is closed. some kind of sound is being made...
- Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING When this happens Please check Cause Is the automatic ice maker set on Press the “Large ice cube making” button to "Stop" ? turn off the indicator lamp. Pg. 31 Is there water in the water supply Put water into the water supply container. container? Pg.
- Page 49 (Continue) When this happens Please check Cause Is the lever pulled down? Pull down the lever before pulling out the frame. Pg. 42 The frame cannot be Was the "Large ice cube making" It cannot be pulled out during automatic ice pulled out button pressed? making operation.
- Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING When this happens Please check Cause Is the ice maker used without attaching Make sure to attach the ice tray when using the ice tray? the ice maker. Pg. 29, 42 Make sure to empty the ice tray before setting Was the ice tray filled with water when it it in the ice maker.
- Page 51 (Continue) When this happens Please check Cause To prevent generation of slime and water stain, Is the water in the Water Supply Container wash the water supply container with water old? once a week. Pg. 40 Install the water filter in the correct position. Has the Water Filter been removed? Pg.
- Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING (Continue) The side of the This is because the heat inside the refrigerator is radiated out with fan and radiation pipe. The refrigerator is temperature may rise up to 50-60ºC when just started using the refrigerator or in summer, but there is warm.
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Page 53: What To Do In These Situations
Opening of the doors angle can be adjusted. Parts No. When the door is opened it comes Right door R-Y6000 into contact with R-Y6000J furnitures Left door R-Y6000 Approx. 95 Approx. 135 Right door R-Y5400 R-Y5600J... - Page 54 WHAT TO DO IN THESE SITUATIONS WHAT TO DO IN THESE SITUATIONS This is to alert some malfunction The "Large ice cube making" lamp will flash to alert you if the automatic ice maker, temperature regulator, or the defrosting mechanism etc, is not operating properly.
- Page 55 (Continue) Is any food, etc. stuck on the vacuum packing or inner side of the vacuum compartment case? The handle Is the front side of the vacuum compartment case released from the catch on the door? cannot be locked A humming This is the sound of the pump making vacuum, which is not abnormal.
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Page 56: Before Moving Or Transporting
WHAT TO DO IN THESE SITUATIONS WHAT TO DO IN THESE SITUATIONS (Continue) Before moving or transporting Preparations Removing water from the Automatic Ice Maker Remove the food items. Place a clean towel Remove the water supply Remove the water from in the bottom of the container and close the the automatic ice maker. -
Page 57: About Non-Cfc Refrigerators
After that, please contact the retail store or the repair department. Storable weight The following table shows the weight of food that can be stored on the shelves and in the cases. R-Y6000J R-Y5600J Refrigerator Descendible case 6.0kg 6.0kg... -
Page 58: Specification
SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION Model R-Y6000J R-Y5600J Type Refrigerator-Freezer Total Volume W (mm) Dimensions H (mm) 1798 1798 D (mm) Rated 110V/60Hz 110V/60Hz Voltage / Frequency Rated Motor Input 112W 112W Rated Heater Input 170W 145W Energy Consumption 49 kWh/ 49 kWh/ Energy Factor 15.1 /kWh/... - Page 59 R-Y6000J_R-Y5600J (E).indd 59 4/6/09 10:12:40 AM...
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