How To Remove/Install Parts; Upper And Middle Height-Adjustable Shelves; Fixed Shelf; Shelf Partition - Hitachi R-HWS480KH Instruction Manual

HOW TO REMOVE/INSTALL PARTS

Before removing any part of the refrigerator, remove all items stored in or on the relevant part.
CAUTION
Do not remove any refrigerator parts other than those listed in this section.
To remove or clean parts not listed in this section, contact a customer service center.
Do not remove or wash the platinum catalysts in the vacuum compartment and vegetable compartment.
A
B D
C
F
G
H
I

Fixed shelf

B
Slightly lift the back of the shelf
and then pull the shelf forward.
Remove the lower height-adjustable
shelf before removing the fixed shelf.
Lift each door shelves to remove it. Each shelf is very securely attached, so you might need to lightly tap
the bottom-left and right sides of the shelf to dislodge it.
When reattaching each shelf, ensure to attach it securely.
CAUTION
If a shelf is not securely attached, it might fall off, causing injury.
Removal
Pull out the vacuum compartment. Then, lift the
front of the compartment and continue pulling the
compartment out in an upward direction.
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Upper and middle height-adjustable shelves

A
NOTES
Slightly lift the back of
1
E
the shelf and then pull
the shelf forward.
Upper
shelf
Middle
shelf
NOTE

Shelf partition

C
Hold the back of the
1 2
partition and then
rotate the partition
forward.

Door shelves

E

Vacuum compartment

F
Installation
Align both the left and right protruding
tabs of the vacuum compartment with
the guide rails of the receptacle, and
then insert the compartment. When
the compartment is all the way in,
press the handle down to lock the
compartment.
REQUEST
Remove the middle shelf before removing the upper shelf.
Continue to pull
2
the shelf forward
as shown in the
figure below.
The glass shelves are heavy. Take care when inserting and removing them. If you drop
a shelf, it might crack or shatter, causing injury.
Remove the partition
by pulling it toward
the back of the
refrigerator.
Receptacle
Protruding
tabs
After installing the compartment, open and close the compartment a few times to
ensure it has been installed correctly.
Rotate the shelf to
3
remove it.

Lower height-adjustable shelf

D
Lift the shelf to remove it.
Tap
Guide rails
Vacuum
compartment