Hisense HWS54029SS Wine Cooler Use & Care Manual page 5

Service/ Repair
•Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Center, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
•Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service
Center, and always insist on genuine Hisense spare
parts.
•This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Service Note
This appliance employs Hydrocarbon Refrigerant
type R600a. It is hazardous for anyone other than an
Authorized Service Person to service this appliance.
Use
• The wine cabinet is designed to be used specifically
for the storage of potable wine only.
•Best performance is obtained with ambient
temperature as follows:
Ambient Temperature Range
+12.8℃ (55℉) to + 38℃ (100℉)
The class of your appliance is shown on its rating
plate.
Note: If the ambient temperature is higher or lower
than the above listed, the energy consumption will
be affected accordingly.
•Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the
appliance, because they may explode.
•Do not place wine directly against the rear wall of
compartment.
•The appliance manufacturer's storage
recommendations should be strictly adhered to.
Refer to Using your appliance.
•The inner lining of the appliance has channels
through which the refrigerant passes. Should the
channels be punctured the unit could become
damaged beyond repair.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or
ice. Frost may be removed by using a scraper period.
Under no circumstances should solid ice be forced
off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw by
defrosting the appliance.
Installation
Important: For electrical connection carefully
follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
•Unpack the appliance and check if there is any
damage to it. Do not connect the appliance if it is
damaged. Report possible damage immediately to
the place of purchase. In this case retain all packing
materials.
•During normal operation, the compressor and/or
condenser at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the instructions.
Attention:
Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
•Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly available
from the manufacture or its service agent.
•Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two
prong) adapters.
•If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is
possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at
least two hours before connecting the appliance to
allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
•There are working parts in this product which heat
up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation
as a failure to do this will result in component failure
and possible loss. See installation instructions.
•Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product should be
near the wall.
Electrical Connection
1. The appliance requires a single phase 115V/60Hz
power supply. It has a power cord that has a 3-prong
grounding plug that minimizes the possibility of
electrical shock. This appliance must be grounded.
Do not remove the grounding prong or modify the
power plug.
2. Do not modify the power plug. The power plug
must be accessible when the appliance is installed.
3. The appliance should not be turned off with a
switch or other device.
4. Make sure that the plug is not squashed or
damaged. Otherwise, it may cause short circuit,
electric shock or overheat and even cause a fire.
5. Do no insert the power plug if the socket is loose,
there is a risk of electric shock or fire.
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