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Hisense RB434N4BFD Detailed Instructions For Use

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE OF UPRIGHT
REFRIGERATOR AND
FREEZER

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  • Page 1 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER...
  • Page 2 We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance which is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the product easier, we have supplied detailed instructions for use, and installation instructions supplied on a separate sheet. The instructions should allow you to learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS 4 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE 9 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 10 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES APPLIANCE 11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION DESCRIPTION 15 REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION...

  • Page 4: Important Notes And Precautions

    IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please read carefully the instructions for use which describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions apply to several appliance types/ models;...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials. The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations. WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket- outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
  • Page 6 Danger of frostbite Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid touching frozen food as this may cause frostnip or frostbite. Safety of children and vulnerable persons The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person...
  • Page 7 and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

  • Page 8: Important Information On The Use Of Appliance

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;...

  • Page 9: Environment Protection

    Technical information on the appliance Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type and amount of refrigerant, and information on the climate classes. If the language on the rating plate is not the language of your choice or the language of your country, replace it with the one supplied.

  • Page 10: Advice For Saving Power With Refrigeration Appliances

    ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES • Install the appliance as specifi ed in the instruction manual. • Do not open the door more often than necessary. • Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed. • If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason, have it replaced as soon as possible.

  • Page 11: Installation And Connection

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION SELECTING THE ROOM • Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specifi ed in the table. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance.
  • Page 12 APPLIANCE PLACEMENT Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two persons to avoid any personal injury or damage to the appliance. • The appliance must stand level or tilted slightly to the back. It should be 30 mm stable and placed a solid base.
  • Page 13 • The appliance is intended for free-standing installation. To reach the rated/ minimum power consumption, always provide 50 mm of clearance between the wall and the back of the appliance, and above the appliance. Also allow adequate air circulation on either side of the appliance and above it. •...
  • Page 14 CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE • Connect the appliance to the power mains using the power cord. The wall outlet should be fi tted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance.

  • Page 15: Reversing The Door Opening Direction

    REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION The direction in which the appliance door opens can be reversed. Note: Disconnect the appliance from the power mains before reversing the door opening direction. Tools required: Socket wrench No. 8, shaped screwdriver Flat screwdriver Spanner No.
  • Page 16 Place the appliance in an upright position. Open the top door and remove the door racks (to prevent damaging them during the procedure). Close the door. 2.A. Control unit inside the appliance Remove the top hinge cap (1).
  • Page 17 2.B. Controls on the appliance door Remove the top hinge cap (1). Be particularly careful not to damage the connector (A). Unplug the connector (A). 3.A. Controls in the appliance interior Undo the screws (2) and remove the hinge (3). Hold the door while doing this to prevent it from falling.
  • Page 18 3.B. Controls on the appliance door Undo the screws (2) and remove the hinge (3). Run the connector (A) through the hole in the hinge. Hold the door while doing this to prevent it from falling. Remove the top door from the middle hinge by carefully lifting it straight up. Lay the door onto a smooth surface.
  • Page 19 6.A. Controls in the appliance interior Remove the cap (6) from the left side of the top door. Then, remove the cap (7) from the right side of the top door. Place the cap (7) on the left side of the top door and place the cap (6) on the right side of the top door.
  • Page 20 Undo the screw (8) and remove the door retainer (10) and the door stop (9). Then, use a screw (8) to install the door retainer supplied in the bag, and the door stop (9). Keep the door retainer (10) in case you need it later. Undo the screws from the middle hinge and remove it.
  • Page 21 Lay the bottom door onto a smooth surface. Undo the screw (8) and remove the door retainer (10) and the door stop (9). Then, use a screw (8) to attach the door retainer supplied in the bag, and the door stop (9). Keep the door retainer (10) in case you need it later.
  • Page 22 13. Attach the hinge (14) onto the opposite side using the screws. The screws should be attached in the order shown in the figure below. First, tighten the screw 1, followed by screws 2. Then, screw on the adjustable feet (11). 14.
  • Page 23 15.A. Controls in the appliance interior Place the top door in the correct position and use the screws (2) to attach the upper hinge (3). Hold the top door in place while positioning them.
  • Page 24 15.B. Controls on the appliance door Correctly position the top door, run the connector (A) through the hole in the top hinge (3) and use the screws (2) to attach it. Hold the top door in place while positioning them. Reconnect the connector (A). 16.
  • Page 25 17. Open the top door and replace the door rack; then, close the door. Note: If your model has a handle, then move it to the opposite side by following the instructions below. Remove the top door and lay them onto a smooth surface.

  • Page 26: Appliance Description

    APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model. This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class (G). A Refrigerator 1 Control unit** 2 LED lighting 3 MultiFlow column 4 Glass shelves 5 Fresh Box/Chill Zone drawer* 6 CrispZone fruit and vegetables drawer with...

  • Page 27: Operating The Appliance

    OPERATING THE APPLIANCE CONTROL UNIT 1 (CONTROLS IN THE APPLIANCE INTERIOR) Appliance on/off key Temperature and extra functions settings key Set temperature display for the refrigerator compartment The signal light above the set temperature display is lit Freezer boost function indicator If intensive freezing (freezer boost) is activated, the signal light above the D symbol will be lit.
  • Page 28 SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF Switching the appliance on: To switch on the appliance, press the A key. Switching off the appliance: Press the A key again and hold it for 2 seconds. The appliance will be switched off, but it will remain powered. ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE •...
  • Page 29 INTENSIVE FREEZING (FREEZER BOOST) FUNCTION • Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the fi rst time, before cleaning, or 24 hours before adding a large amount of food. Switching on: To activate intensive freezing, press the B key and hold it until the signal light above the D symbol lights up.
  • Page 30 HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM If the temperature inside the appliance is too high, acoustic alarm will be activated (intermittent tone) and the signal light above the set temperature (C) will start flashing. • Every time you switch on the appliance using the A key, a 24-hour delay in alarm operation is activated.
  • Page 31 CONTROL UNIT 2 (CONTROLS ON THE APPLIANCE DOOR) Appliance on/off key Refrigerator/freezer compartment switch key B1 Freezer compartment display B2 Refrigerator compartment display Temperature adjustment key C1 Set temperature display Intensive freezing (freezer boost) on/off key D1 Intensive freezing (freezer boost) function indicator Eco function on/off key E1 Eco function indicator...
  • Page 32 SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF Switching the appliance on: Press A key and hold it for 3 seconds, after a buzzer sound the appliance will be turned on Switching off the appliance: Press the A key again and hold it for 3 seconds, aftera buzzer sound, mean while the display C1 will show “OF”, the appliance will be turned off.
  • Page 33 3. Super Freeze Super Freeze will quickly lower the temperature within the freezer so food will freeze faster. This can lock in the vitamins and nutrients of fresh food and keep food fresh longer. • You can press D key (SUPER), to get into super freezer mode. •...
  • Page 34 CONTROL UNIT 3 (CONTROLS ON THE APPLIANCE DOOR) Appliance on/off key Temperature adjustment key and refrigerator/freezer compartment switch key B1 Freezer compartment display B2 Refrigerator compartment display B3 Set temperature display Intensive freezing (freezer boost) on/off key C1 Intensive freezing (freezer boost) function indicator EcoSmart function on/off key D1 Eco function indicator...
  • Page 35 SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF When you connect the appliance to the power mains for the first time, the appliance will be in standby mode (switched off, but powered). Switching on the appliance: To switch on the appliance, press the A key. A beep will be sounded and the temperature will be displayed on display B3.
  • Page 36 Temperature in the refrigerator compartment can be set when the B2 symbol is lit. Set the temperature by briefly pressing the B key. • Every time you press the key, the temperature will be increased by 1 °C. The setting you choose will be stored as the most recent temperature set for the refrigerator compartment.
  • Page 37 CONTROL UNIT STANDBY MODE 30 second after you have pressed the most recent key, the control unit switches to standby mode. All indicators on the control unit will be switched off. There are exceptions when some indicators remain lit although the control unit is in standby mode. Such exceptions include the following: •...
  • Page 38 INTENSIVE FREEZING (FREEZER COMPARTMENT) • Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the fi rst time, before cleaning, or before inserting a large amount of food. To activate the intensive freezing function, press the C key. You will hear a beep, indicators B1 and C1 will light up.
  • Page 39 • Refrigerator compartment temperature can be set or adjusted while intensive freezing function is activated. You may do so when the B2 symbol is lit up. Set the temperature by briefl y pressing the B key. The intensive freezing function remains activated nevertheless.
  • Page 40 ECO FUNCTION Switching on: To activate the Eco function, briefly press the D key. The symbol D1 will light up. When this function is activated, the appliance operates under optimum settings. If the intensive freezing function or the manual freezer compartment defrosting function are activated, then the Eco function cannot be activated.
  • Page 41 HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM If the temperature inside the appliance is too high, then an acoustic alarm will be activated (intermittent tone). HI will flash on the B3 display unit, and the symbol for the part of the appliance where the temperature is too high (B1 or B2) will be lit.
  • Page 42 OPEN DOOR ALARM If the refrigerator or freezer compartment door is open for too long, an acoustic alarm (repetitive beep) will be activated. If the alarm is not deactivated manually, it will be sounded for 10 minutes. The appliance will continue to operate as if the door was closed. Switching off the alarm: To switch off the alarm, close the door.

  • Page 43: Appliance Interior Equipment

    APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT (* EQUIPMENT DEPENDS ON THE MODEL) SHELF • You can lay out the empty shelves to your liking across the guides in the refrigerator interior without having to remove them from the refrigerator. To move the shelf or take it out from the refrigerator, slightly lift it at the back, pull it towards you, and then either move it or take it out of the...
  • Page 44 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN WITH HUMIDITY CONTROL* • The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity level. Slider position to the right: closed vents, higher humidity in the bin Slider position to the left: open vents,...
  • Page 45 FRESH BOX/CHILL ZONE DRAWER* (Only in some models) In the Fresh Box/Chill Zone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a conventional refrigerator, retaining more flavour and nutrients. Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and vegetables remain fresh and natural longer.
  • Page 46 TURNING THE FRESH BOX/CHILL ZONE DRAWER INTO A FRUIT AND VEGETABLES DRAWER* (only with some NoFrost models) • If you fi nd you need extra space for your fruit and vegetables, you can turn your Fresh Box drawer into a fruit and vegetables drawer (CrispZone). •...
  • Page 47 DOOR RACKS Interior side of the refrigerator door is fitted with racks intended for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. You may lay out the racks as desired by lifting them slightly from the grooves that hold them in place and moving them to the desired spot, making sure to fit them in the grooves...
  • Page 48 MultiFlow (NoFrost appliances)* • The advanced MultiFlow fan system evenly distributes the air and equalizes the temperature throughout the entire refrigerator. Air mimics the natural microclimate that keeps the food fresh for longer. This system also allows placing any type of food on any shelf in the fridge, as there are not temperature diff erences between them.

  • Page 49: Recommended Distribution Of Food In The Appliance

    RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE Sections in the refrigerator compartment: - upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc. - middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc. - Fresh Box/Chill Zone bin: - meat, meat produce, delicatessen; - Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sauerkraut, turnips etc.

  • Page 50: Storing Food In The Refrigerator

    STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards have a decisive impact on the quality of food storage. Observe the expiry dates for the food, indicated on the packaging.
  • Page 51 AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions: • Opening the door for long periods can cause a signifi cant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance. • Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
  • Page 52 STORING FOOD* TYPE OF FOOD Optimum Optimum Approximate storage storage humidity storage time temperature (°C) level (%) Pork -1 to 4 3 days Beef 0 to 4 up to 3 weeks Lamb 0 to 4 14 days Chicken 0 to 4 3 days Fish 0 to 4...
  • Page 53 TYPE OF FOOD Optimum Optimum Approximate storage storage humidity storage time temperature (°C) level (%) Leeks 95-100 2 to 3 months Mushrooms 3 to 4 days Parsley 95-100 2 to 3 days Parsnip 98-100 4 to 6 months Radish, winter 95-100 2 to 4 months Horseradish...
  • Page 54 TYPE OF FOOD Optimum Optimum Approximate storage storage humidity storage time temperature (°C) level (%) Cherries 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 weeks Kiwi, unripe 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 6 months Nectarines  0 to 2 90-95 1 to 3 weeks Oranges  0 to 2 90-95...

  • Page 55: Freezing And Storing Frozen Food

    FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD FREEZING PROCEDURE Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted at once is specified on the appliance rating plate. If the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in addition, the quality of the food already frozen will deteriorate.

  • Page 56: Important Warnings On Freezing

    IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING Only use the freezer to freeze food appropriate for freezing. Always use quality and fresh food. Select the most suitable packaging for the food and use the packaging correctly. Make sure the packaging is air and water tight so that the food does not dry out and loose its vitamins.

  • Page 57: Frozen Food Storage Time

    FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIME RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIME IN THE FREEZER Type of food Time fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months Venison from 6 to 8 months Pork from 4 to 6 months finely chopped or ground meat 4 months bread, pastry, cooked meals, lean fish...

  • Page 58: Defrosting The Appliance

    DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATOR DEFROSTING Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall is thawed automatically. Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. Drops will flow through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray fitted above the compressor, from where they will evaporate.
  • Page 59 MANUAL DEFROSTING OF A NO FROST FREEZER CONTROL UNIT 3 • A layer of frost could build up on the appliance walls despite the NoFrost feature. This is usually a result of abnormal use of the appliance, such as too frequent door opening, leaving the door open for too long, poor door seal etc.

  • Page 60: Cleaning The Appliance

    CLEANING THE APPLIANCE Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cause or remedy: Appliance is connected • Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and to the power mains but that the appliance is switched on. it does not work. Cooling system • Too high environment temperature. operates continuously •...
  • Page 62 Problem: Cause or remedy: Door is difficult to open: • If you are trying to open the freezer door after just having closed it, this could be difficult to do. As you open the door, some cool air escapes from the appliance and it is replaced by warm air from the environment.
  • Page 63 Problem: Cause or remedy: PF will appear on the • An extended power failure. display unit (control unit E0 will appear on the • Sensor keys are not responding. Call a service display unit (control unit centre for repair. • Until the appliance is repaired by a service technician, the appliance will operate in safe mode.

  • Page 64: Information About Appliance Noise

    INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE Cooling in refrigerator freezers is made possible by a cooling system that also includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the appliance.
  • Page 65 Hisense UK Ltd Unit 2 Meadow Court Millshaw Lane Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8LZ, United Kingdom Hisense France SAS 9 Rue des 3 Sœurs, 93420 Villepinte, France Hisense Germany GmbH Garmischer Strasse 4-6, 80339 München, Germany Hisense Italia SRL Via Montefeltro, 6/A 20156 Milano, Italia Hisense Iberia S.L...
  • Page 68 COMBI FS600-20 ADV HSN en (05-22)

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