Contents Thank you for choosing Hisense. We are sure you will find your new refrigerator a pleasure to use. However, before you use the appliance, we recommend that you carefully read the instructions, which provide details about installing and using the product.
Safety and warning information For your safety and correct usage before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with it operation and safety features.
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Safety and warning information Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people According to IEC standard This 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 responsible for their safety.
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Safety and warning information General safety WARNING This appliance is intended to be used in residential household and similar applications such as 1.staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; 2.farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;...
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Safety and warning information General safety WARNING Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. WARNING Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
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Safety and warning information General safety WARNING Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance. Replacing the illuminating lamps WARNING The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the illuminating lamps is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance.
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Safety and warning information Refrigerant WARNING Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal. WARNING Risk of fire / flammable materials If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:...
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Safety and warning information Electrical safety 1. The power cord must not be lengthened. 2. Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire. 3. Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance.
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Safety and warning information Daily use Do not store flammable gas or liquids in the appliance, There is a risk of an explosion. Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance (e. g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.). When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
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Safety and warning information Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture's instructions. The appliances manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions for storage.
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Safety and warning information Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out. Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips. , To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers.
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Safety and warning information Installation Important For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual. Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In this case retain packing.
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Safety and warning information The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or cookers. Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance. Transmitting frequency band(s) and max allowed transmitting power in the operating frequency band(s): 2400-2483.5MHz, less than or equal to 20dbm.
Installing your new appliance Reserve a gap of more Before using the appliance for the first than 5mm on the top side time, you should be aware of the following tips. Ventilation of appliance Reserve a gap of more Reserve a gap of more than 2.5mm on the left side than 2.5mm on the right side In order to improve efficiency of...
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Installing your new appliance Leveling of appliance Relevant information (mm) For sufficient leveling and air circulating in the lower rear section of 1160 the appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted. Please use a suitable spanner. To allow the doors to self-close, tilt back the top backwards at about 15mm or 0.5 by turning the adjustable feet.
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Installing your new appliance adjustabel bottom feet adjustabel bottom feet Warning For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the flooring, This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
Description of the appliance View of the appliance Electronic control Storage shelves Flexible Wine rack 0°C Fresh Box Vegetable drawer cover Vegetable drawer Upper door rack Lower door rack Note Due to constant development of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and usage remain the same.
Display controls All functions and controls of the unit are accessible from a control panel conveniently located on the roof of the cabinet. A display circuit board allows easy configuration of features and settings in a simple and intuitive manner. Display Controls Use your appliance according to the following control regulations, your appliance has the corresponding functions and models as the display panels showed in the...
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Display controls 1. Press the “Super Cool” button to stored food, and the surrounding activate this function. the fridge room temperature. Recommended Temperature Settings temperature indicator will display 2°C. Fridge Compartment: 4°C 2.Super cool will automatically turn 5. Alarm off after about 6 hours. High temperature alarm: 3.When super cool function is on, you...
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Display controls the Google Play Store (Android) on minutes, an alarm will sound to alert your smartphone. you. The alarm will sound 5 times 2.Search for the “ ConnectLife” app. You every minute in the first and second will see an app with the following icon: minutes.
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Display controls NOTE •The distance between your appliance and the Wi-Fi router can impact the performance. If they are too far apart pairing your appliance 3. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on might fail or take longer. your phone and open the •...
Using your appliance Using your appliance Your appliance has the accessories as 0°C Fresh Box the“Description of the appliance” showed In this drawer you can get a lower in general, with this part instruction you can temperature to store fish, meat and other have the right way to use them..
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Using your appliance Vegetable drawer The vegetable drawer is suitable for storage of vegetables and fruit, etc. Crisper and Humidity control You can rotate the knob on the crisper cover to keep different humidity in the crisper. Push the knob to the left, you will keep a higher humidity which can storage vegetable and fruit long and fresh, to the right will be lower...
Reverse the door The side in which the door opens can be The parts you will need(provide): changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site allows Provided for it. Case Corner Cover(left) Case Corner Cover(right) Reverse Door Corner Cover(right) Door Corner Cover(left)
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Reverse the door Case Corner Cover(right) Door Corner Cover(right) Case Corner Cover(Left) Door Corner Cover(left) 3.Remove the door and place it on a 2.Using the 4mm Allen Wrench to smooth surface with its panel remove the two screws on the right upwards.Loose 2 self-tapping screws , side that hold the right upper hinge detach the stopper,the door backstop...
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Reverse the door 4.Using a cross-shaped screwdriver to unscrew the screws on the handle.And using a putty knife to remove the screw hole covers on the other side of the door .Then install the screw hole covers to the left side of the door. Finally, using a cross-shaped screwdriver to install the screws on the handle.
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Reverse the door 7.Transfer the door to appropriate 8.Reinstall the kok cover(door right), the position. Align the lower hole of the kok cover(door left),the kok door with the upper hinge shaft of the cover(rightupper) and the kok cover(left lower hinge,then align the upper hole upper) which are taken from the of the door with the hinge shaft of the accessory bag.
Cleaning and care For hygienic reasons the appliance Warning (including exterior and interior accessories) should be cleaned Do not use sharp objects as they regularly (at least every two months). are likely to scratch the surface. Do not use Thinner, Car detergent Warning Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers or organic solvent such...
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Cleaning and care Although this appliance automatically defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on the fridge compartment's interior walls if the fridge door is opened frequently or kept open too long. •This compartment defrosts If the frost is too thick, choose a time automatically .
Helpful hints and tips Energy saving tips Hints for refrigeration We recommend that you follow the Meat (all Types) Wrap in polythene food: wrap and place on the glass tips to save energy. Try to avoid keeping the door open shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Helpful hints and tips Switching off your appliance If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken to prevent mould on the appliance. 1.Remove all food. 2. Remove the power plug from the mains socket.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause & Solution The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber temperature to a colder level to solve this problem. Appliance is not working correctly It is normal that the refrigerator is not operating during the automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time after the appliance is switched on to protect the compressor.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause & Solution Possible cause & Solution Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and A layer of frost ensure food is placed within the appliance to allow occurs in the sufficient ventilation. compartment Ensure the door can be fully closed .
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause & Solution Did you wait for 10 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice? if it is not sufficiently cool, it may take longer to make ice, such as when first installed. Is the water line connected and the water valve open? Ice is not Did you manually stop the ice making function? Make...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause & Solution This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerant You can hear coolant liquid circulating through the refrigerator. water bubbling in the refrigerator Disposal of the appliance It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste. Packaging materials Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable.
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Disposal of the appliance To avoid contamination of food, please respect the fllwing instructions Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance. Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainag esystems.
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Disposal of the appliance Order Compartments Target storage Appropriate food type temp.[°C] Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 2 **-Freezer ≤-12 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), are not suitable for frozen fresh food.
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Disposal of the appliance Note please store different foods according to the compartments or target storage temperature of your purchased products. If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
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