Page 1: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS BEFORE USE MAINTENANCE SAFETY SUGGESTIONS ........ MAINTENANCE ..........BEFORE USE ..........Power plug / Door gaskets ........Preparation before use ..........Surface of door / Each shelf/pocket / Case ..... The back/floor of the refrigerator / Liquid receivers ... Opening or closing a door ........
Page 2: Safety Suggestions
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Ensure to follow these precautions When using this appliance, failure to follow safety precautions may result in personal harm, harm to other people, and also damage to property. ■ The following pictographs categorize and explain the level ■ How the suggestions should be taken are of possible harm on damage that may occur from ignoring indicated and categorized by the following suggestions resulting in missing the appliances.
Page 3 WARNING Handling the power and power cable ● Be sure to unplug the ● Do not insert or remove the power plug before power plug with wet hands. ・ This may result in electric shock. maintaining the ● This appliance is not intended refrigerator.
Page 4 ● Handling, service and installation of used this symbol afﬁxed on compressor and ﬂammable refrigerant shall be done by refrigerator should be kept throughout the Hitachi authorized service companies or R600a life of the refrigerator. service personnel only. In case of emergency ●...
Page 5 CAUTION When moving the refrigerator ● Do not move the refrigerator ● Use the carrying handle when carrying it. by using its wheels as it may Your hands may slip resulting in injury damage the ﬂoor. if you hold the refrigerator at other ・...
Page 6: Before Use
BEFORE USE Preparation before use Please arrange it as shown below ● The floor should be sturdy and flat. ● Provide a heat-releasing space (See Lay a board with 1cm thickness on the floor if the the right diagram) refrigerator is installed on the carpet, tatami mat, ※...
Page 7: Opening Or Closing A Door
Cleaning the inside of the refrigerator Pg.62～65 ● Wipe it with a wet and soft cloth and then wipe it with a dry cloth. ● Wash the water supply tank, water filter and ice tray with water. ※ Do not wipe off the lubricant applied to the drawer rail or rail contact surface. (The lubricant is compliant with the Food Sanitation Act) ※...
Page 8: Learn Name & Function Of Each Part
LEARN NAME & FUNCTION OF EACH PART Name of each compartment, temperature guide, and examples of stored food Refrigerator Compartment Pg.48 Vacuum Compartment Pg.50 Shelf: About 2˚C ~ 6˚C 　 Pocket: About 2˚C ~ 9˚C Daily foods About 0˚C ~ 2˚C About -2˚C ~ 0˚C Yo gur t Milk...
Page 9: Functions Of The Control Panel
Functions of the Control Panel The Control Panel is divided into two sections: Display Section in the upper part and Operation Section in the lower part. The Display and Operation Sections are normally unlit. Touch to light it up. The Operation Section is a touch panel. Touch it to toggle the setting. Providing information It will turn on while it is working in “...
Page 10: Refrigerator Compartment
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Refrigerator Compartment Interior LED Light Cold Air Blowout Port Swing Partition Height Adjustable Pockets Pocket (fixed) Height Adjustable Pockets Egg Stand Fixed Shelf Height Adjustable Upper/ Middle Shelf Height Adjustable Lower Shelf Double Door Pockets (right) Double Door Pockets (left) Handle Handle...
Page 11: When Keeping Food At Lower Temperatures (Using " Sensor Cooling " )
When keeping food at lower temperatures (using “ Sensor Cooling ” ) “ Sensor Cooling ” has two functions: ● Lower the temperature of the “ Low-temperature Refrigeration Space ” (Disabled: About 2 to 6 ˚C ⇒ Enabled: About 0 to 3 ˚C) Suitable for storing prepared daily dishes.
Page 12: Vacuum Compartment
VACUUM COMPARTMENT Vacuum Compartment Platinum Catalyst The platinum catalyst decomposes odor ingredients of meat or fi sh into carbon dioxide to maintain the freshness of foods. Vacuum Pump Handle Vacuum Case Vacuum Case (With an aluminum tray) Vacuum Release Valve (in blue) Raise the handle to unlock it.
Page 13: Change The Settings Of The Vacuum Compartment
Change the settings of the Vacuum Compartment Touch button on the Control Panel to turn on the indicator lamp. All indicator lamps turn on, and then the current settings are displayed. Touch button to change the settings as you like. The display switches in sequence as shown below every time the button is touched.
Page 14: Ice Compartment (Automatic Ice Maker)
Ice Compartment ICE COMPARTMENT (AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER) Water Supply Control Panel Container (Approx. 1.0 L) Display Add water line Container-full line Making button Container-full line Ice Case “Water Supply” indicator lamp Automatic Ice Maker Ice Tray Ice Storage Space Ice scoop (Keep the ice scoop here when you are not using it.) Ice Compartment How to make Ice...
Page 15: Stored Ice Amount And Ice-Making Time
Stored ice amount and ice-making time Model R-XG480K Type, R-XG450K Type Normal operation About 90 pcs Stored ice amount Ice is leveled About 130 pcs Normal “ On ” Time for one-time ice About 110 minutes 〜 140 minutes making (12 cubes) “...
Page 16: Freezer Compartment
Upper Freezer FREEZER COMPARTMENT Lower Freezer Upper Freezer Lower Freezer 3-layer freezer case provides you with large Use it to keep daily foods or partially used food. storage space compartment and convenient reach of your freeze food items. Upper Limit Line It is suitable for storing the food preserved for a long time and the food that melt Upper Freezer Case easily such as ice cream.
Page 17: Adjusting Temperature In A Refrigerator Compartment
Adjusting temperature in a refrigerator compartment The temperature is set to “ ■■ ” at the time of purchase. Use the setting on a daily basis. If you feel the inside is not cooled enough in summer, select “ ■■■ ” . Touch button on the Control Panel to turn on the indicator lamp.
Page 18: Vegetable Compartment
VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT Vegetable Compartment Platinum Catalyst Odor ingredients of meat or fi sh and/or ethylene gas from vegetables is decomposed into carbon dioxide to maintain the freshness of foods. Locking Handle Tall Storage Compartment Upper Space Tall Storage Compartment Upper Space (Containing platinum catalyst) ※...
Page 19: When Storing Food
When storing food Store food according to its type or size. ● Pay attention to the height of food to be stored. ・ T he door may not be closed securely, which leads to inefficient cooling. It may also damage food, the case and the Moisture Cover. ・ S ome PET bottle can ’...
Page 20: Various Functions
VARIOUS FUNCTIONS Fine adjustment of the temperature (Refrigerator Compartment / Freezer Compartment) Temperature settings for Refrigerator and Freezer Compartments can be more finely adjusted by 11 levels. Open the door of the Lower Freezer Compartment. Touch button on the Control Panel to turn on the indicator lamp. All indicator lamps turn on, and then the current settings are displayed.
Page 21: Door Alarm
Door Alarm If any door is kept opened for 1 minute or more, it is notified with sound or light. The alarm works for doors of the refrigerator compartment, ice compartment, and lower freezer compartment. (It does not work for the doors of the upper freezer compartment or vegetable compartment.) Duration when door is 1 minute...
Page 22: Energy Saving
Energy Saving “ eco ” Operation indicator lamp is automatically turned on and inform the energy saving operation when the operation is comparatively stable. Open or close a door less frequently and quickly. Use this indicator wisely to “eco” Operation indicator lamp save energy efficiently.
Page 23: Setting " Energy Saving " Mode
Setting “ Energy Saving ” mode Setting the “ Energy Saving ” mode reduces the ability to cool each compartment for energy savings. Likewise, when the door of the Vegetable Compartment is left open for 30 seconds or more, the LED light in the compartment has reduced brightness for energy savings.
Page 24: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ● Make sure to unplug the power plug when maintaining the refrigerator. Warning ■ When dirt is found ● Wipe off it immediately. It is recommended to clean the hidden places once a year. Power plug Door gaskets Once or twice a year Once a month Unplug the power plug and remove Use a soft cloth wet by...
Page 25: Vacuum Compartment
Vacuum Compartment Once a month Pull out the Vacuum Case. When the Vacuum Compartment Gasket is dirt Pg.66 For how to remove, Remove the vacuum compartment Be sure to remove foods contained in the Vacuum Case. gasket from the Vacuum Case. Remove the Platinum Catalyst Case.
Page 26: Ice Maker Cleaning
MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) Ice Maker Cleaning When using for the ﬁrst time When not used for more than one week ● Do not place your hand in the mechanical section Warning of the automatic ice maker. (Rotation of the ice tray may cause injury.) Wash the Ice Tray or water paths with water.
Page 27: Water Supply Container
Water supply container Ice tray Once a week Once or twice a year Remove the water Touch button on the Control supply container, Panel to turn on the indicator lamp. and then the lid. All indicator lamps turn on, and then the current settings are Gasket displayed.
Page 28: How To Remove/Attach Parts
● Do not remove parts except the ones listed here. Please contact with a Hitachi customer service centre for cleaning such parts after removing them. ● Do not remove the platinum catalysts in the Vacuum and Vegetable Compartments. Do not wash them with water.
Page 29: Ice Case (Ice Compartment)・Upper Freezer Case (Upper Freezer)
・Upper Freezer case Ice Case (Ice Compartment) (Upper Freezer) Draw the door fully and lift up the case Underside of the case towards you. Put the case bottom on the frame and set the case. Frame Slide case and lower freezer case (Lower Freezer) Draw the door fully, and draw the Slide case Lift up the Lower freezer...
Page 30: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following points before asking repair. Contact your dealer or our customer center if the problem still exists after checking them. When this happens Check Item Action and Reasons Cooling may take more than 24 hours at installation. Place food at appropriate intervals, refrain from opening and closing a door as Not cooled well.
Page 31: Refrigerator Does Not Cool
When this happens Check Item Action and Reasons Remove caught food, if any, and close the door securely. Pay Does any food or package caught in the door prevent the door from closing completely? attention to the height of food when placing it in the refrigerator. Is food squeezed in? or Is a large amount of food put in at one time? Allow clearance between each food in each compartment.
Page 32: Abnormal Operating Sound Is Generated
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED) When this happens Check Item Action and Reasons Install a sturdy board with a thickness of 1 cm and then install the Does the floor bend? refrigerator. Pg.44 Does the refrigerator come in contact with the wall or furniture, etc.? Install the refrigerator with clearance around it.
Page 33: It Smells Strange
When this happens Check Item Action and Reasons It is not clear whether the The Vacuum Compartment has been vacuumized properly if a vacuum Vacuum Compartment has Do you hear a sound when opening the Vacuum Compartment? releasing sound (hissing sound) is heard when opening it. been vacuumized.
Page 34: Others
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED) When this happens Check Item Action and Reasons You feel electricity a little The refrigerator may be charged with static electricity, but there is no when touching the main − − − − − problem with the safety. body of the refrigerator.
Page 35: Transporting Your Refrigerator (Transport For Moving)
Transporting your refrigerator (transport for moving) Place a sheet or cloth Take out foods or ice. for protection ﬁrst, and then lay it back to drain Empty the water from the water water. supply container/ice tray. Such as old cloth Pull off the power plug.

Hitachi R-XG480KH Manual

Safety Suggestions

Before Use

Learn Name & Function of each Part

Refrigerator Compartment

Vacuum Compartment

Ice Compartment (Automatic Ice Maker)

Freezer Compartment

Vegetable Compartment

Various Functions

Energy Saving

Maintenance

How to Remove/Attach Parts

Troubleshooting

Available Parts

Quick Links

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