Haier PBFS21EDAE-U User Manual
Haier PBFS21EDAE-U User Manual

Haier PBFS21EDAE-U User Manual

Haier household refrigerator user's manual

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Household Refrigerator
Model: PBFS21****

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2
Location------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Featured functions----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Parts & Components--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Door Removal and Replacement----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-6
Connecting Water Supply-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-8
Preparation before Usage-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Start Using------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Functions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-14
About Refrigerator compartment----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15-16
Precautions when Refrigerating Food----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Tips & Hints for Using Refrigerator compartment-------------------------------------------------------------- 17
About the Freezer Drawer--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Precaution when Freezing Food------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18
Usage of Ice Maker, Cold Water Dispenser---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18-19
Operation of Ice Maker------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
Operation of Cold Water Dispenser-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Precaution when Using Cold Water Dispenser----------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Defrosting & Cleaning-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Water Filter----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Stopping--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Troubleshooting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24-27
Limited Warranty--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28

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Summary of Contents for Haier PBFS21EDAE-U

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Start Using------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Functions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10-14 About Refrigerator compartment----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15-16 Precautions when Refrigerating Food----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Tips & Hints for Using Refrigerator compartment-------------------------------------------------------------- 17 About the Freezer Drawer--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Precaution when Freezing Food------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18 Usage of Ice Maker, Cold Water Dispenser---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18-19...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Before operating the appliance, please read through this manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Because we offer a variety of models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual. The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without adult supervision.
  • Page 3 Do not put unstable objects (objects which are either heavy or contains water) on top of the refrigerator, as they may fall and cause injury or electric shock hazard. The clearances between doors and the cabinets are very tight, mind not to reach your hands in between these areas, in case your fingers may get pinched.
  • Page 4: Location

    5. Air curtain technology: With the unique air curtain located on the front end of the refrigerator compartment, it’s optimized to reduce heat loss when the door is opened, further more to help with a more evenly cooling air delivery within the cabin, thus to guarantee a better cooling result.
  • Page 5: Parts & Components

    Parts & Components There’re a variety of different optional accessories for this refrigerator, hence the figures shown in this manual may not be identical with your refrigerator. NOTE - 4 -...
  • Page 6: Door Removal And Replacement

    Door Removal and Replacement To avoid injury and property loss, damage to the refrigerator, before removal and replacement of door(s), make sure to remove all food from shelves, then, remove bottle bin(s), unplug the refrigerator, shut off water supply. NOTE Have 2 or more friends for help if possible.
  • Page 7 Door Removal and Replacement Remove the middle hinge if necessary. Take care to prevent the door from falling onto you when lifting the hinges to remove the door. NOTE Ice storage drawer removal and replacement: Pull the ice storage open to the most, and take it out.
  • Page 8: Connecting Water Supply

    Connecting Water Supply Connect the refrigerator to nearest shutoff valve on a water line in use. Turn off the main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water. Locate a proper installation position for the shutoff valve: Find a convenient position on a vertical pipe.
  • Page 9: Connecting Water Supply

    Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent to its base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4m] rolled into 3 turns of 10 inches[25cm] each) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
  • Page 10: Preparation Before Usage

    Check accessories and documents according to the packing list. Call the dealer if anything’s left out. Install bottom trim kit: Take the bottom trim kit out from the refrigerator compartment, and install and fasten it with screws to the position as shown in the figure.
  • Page 11: Functions

    E…….Fast deep freezing of freezer compartment; F, G……Temperature adjustment key of freezer compartment; H…….Temperature indicator of freezer compartment; I……..Temperature indicator of refrigerator compartment; J, K……Temperature adjustment key of freezer compartment; L……Fast cooling of refrigerator compartment; M……Water filter alert reset key;...
  • Page 12 Functions Lock and unlock: Press C key, the LOCK key will light up, the refrigerator will turn to lock mode. Press C key again to release lock mode, and the LOCK key will go off. Temperature adjustment of refrigerator compartment...
  • Page 13 (Only applicable to PBFS21**** series) (Only applicable to PBFS21**** series) Press key G or F once, temperature indicator ‘H’ of freezer compartment will blink, the refrigerator will turn to freezer compartment temperature adjustment mode. Temperature range of the refrigerator compartment is -5ºF- -9ºF. Upon each G key operation, temperature setting will increase one level, from 1 till 7;...
  • Page 14 Fast cooling of refrigerator compartment Press key L once, the indicator will start to blink, the refrigerator compartment will turn to fast cooling mode. The refrigerator will automatically restore normal operation mode after 4 hours fast cooling operation. You can stop fast cooling any time by pressing key E again—indicator will go off, and normal operation restored.
  • Page 15 Door alert: 3 minutes after opening of any door, the refrigerator will give alarm sound to alert that some door(s) is left open. As for doors of refrigeration and freezer compartments, 60 this alarm will take place 60 seconds after they’re left open.
  • Page 16: About Refrigerator Compartment

    Although in most areas inside the refrigerator compartment, an average temperature of 36ºF- 48ºF can be obtained through adjusting the temperature settings, this compartment is not intended for long-term fresh keeping. So, keep in mind refrigerator compartment is only for temporary storage. Height-adjustable shelves You can adjust the height of shelves which are supported by removable support arms.
  • Page 17: Precautions When Refrigerating Food

    About Refrigerator compartment Recommended storage area for various food Out of the nature of the cooling air circulation, temperature in different area of the refrigerator will vary slightly. Hence, it is recommended to store different food in different area: Eggs, butter, cheese;...
  • Page 18: Tips & Hints For Using Refrigerator Compartment

    Tips & Hints for Using Refrigerator compartment Remove leaves of carrots Thaw frozen food in the and radishes before adding refrigerator compartment, them to the refrigerator, this will help cooling food in thus to prevent leaves take nutrition from them.
  • Page 19: Precaution When Freezing Food

    Contact your local Haier after service center or the dealer from whom you purchased your refrigerator for information on water filter replacement. After the replacement is made, press the water alert reset key. During new installation, service personnel will be responsible for the installation of the water filter.
  • Page 20: Operation Of Ice Maker

    In winter season, if you should stop using the ice maker for a long time, please take out ice cubes from the storage bin, and wash the bin with warm water, then, replace it after wiping it clean. Shut off the water supply to the refrigerator. Operation of Cold Water Dispenser Using the cold water dispenser: Press the cold water button with a cup as shown in the figure.
  • Page 21: Operation Of Cold Water Dispenser

    1. Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning and service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or ‘walk’ the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
  • Page 22 Water Filter Water filter indicator lights up This is a signal showing that you might need to replace your old water filter. It is recommended that after 6 month’s operation, or when the ice production declines greatly, new water filter shall be installed. Please observe actual usage conditions, and the local portable water quality, you may need new water filters more often then above mentioned.
  • Page 23: Water Filter

    NOTE information concerning Haier appliances. 1. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
  • Page 24: Stopping

    NOTE Stopping usage: If you need to stop the refrigerator for a long time, pull out the plug, cut off power and water supply, clean the refrigerator as per previous descriptions, then, leave all doors and drawers open to prevent odor from building up inside.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Replace a 20amp time-delay fuse, or reset the circuit breaker. Check outlets for power supply, or call local electric company. It normal for the refrigerator to work longer under this condition. Allow 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down. Usage of ice make can prolong refrigerator’s running time a little bit.
  • Page 26 It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat.) Call your Haier service personnel for information concerning the error code displayed. Keep down door openings. securely Please refer to ‘Door/Drawer’...
  • Page 27 Release the lever, and remove ice formed on the lever if necessary. transferred from Wrap food before adding to the refrigerator. Discard old ice cubes. Use newly produced ice. Incorporate extra filter to the water supply line, consult and water filter provider.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Clean the refrigerator. Wrap food before adding to the refrigerator. Close door gently. Make sure floor is level and solid to provide adequate support for the refrigerator. Please refer ‘Location’ section.
  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    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 - 28 -...

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