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HOW TO USE

Five doors
Model
Are the doors leveled? (
• Use the adjustable mounts to keep the door level.
Internal cleaning
• Clean with a wet soft cloth.
After the operation
• It may take more than 4 ~ 24 hours to fully cool.
• You may hear a loud operation sound but it is not a malfunction.
When using auto ice making (
• It may take 24 hours to make the ice for the first time.
Please read this operation manual carefully and ensure
you use the appliance correctly. In particular, be sure
to read the "Safety Suggestions" section of this
operation manual before use.
Please keep this operation manual along with your guarantee card.
R-SF60YMJ (D).indd 1
R-S57YMJ
Model
R-S47YMJ
Notice Before Use
Pg. 11)
Pg. 29)
4 ~ 24
29
24
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
Six doors
R-SF60YMJ
R-SF46YMJ
11
HITACHI
R-SF56YMJ
3/25/09 9:57:18 AM

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  • Page 1: How To Use

    HOW TO USE HITACHI REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER Six doors Five doors R-S57YMJ R-SF60YMJ R-SF56YMJ Model Model R-SF46YMJ R-S47YMJ Notice Before Use Are the doors leveled? ( Pg. 11) • Use the adjustable mounts to keep the door level. Internal cleaning • Clean with a wet soft cloth.
  • Page 2 NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART Refrigerator MINUS-ZERO Cooling compartment The effect of cool air and the cool panel on the back surface keeps every corner of the refrigerator cooled. 0°C Dew condensation may occur on the back surface when the door is opened and closed frequently. If it is undesirable, wipe off the condensation with a dry cloth.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Vacuum Before use compartment Safety Suggestions (Ensure to follow these precautions) X System Preparations The effect of vacuum lowers the Control Panel Name of Each Part Storage Compartment oxygen level, prevents oxidation and maintains antioxidant effect. Making the Best Use of Your Refrigerator Refrigerator Compartment Quick Cooling What is vacuum?
  • Page 4: Safety Suggestions

    SAFETY SUGGESTIONS SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Ensure to follow these precautions When using this appliance, personal harm, harm to other people, and also damage to property. The following pictographs categorize and explain the level of possible harm on damage that may occur from ignoring suggestions resulting in missing the appliances. Suggestions headed by this pictograph indicate "There is high chance of serious injury or WARNING death"...
  • Page 5 (Continue) WARNING Handling the power and power cable Avoid usage that may cause the wall outlet or power cord components to work beyond the specified voltage. Also do not use power sources that are not a rated voltage current. Prohibited If a power source is shared with other appliances, double or multipoint adapters may heat up beyond normal levels and cause fire.
  • Page 6 SAFETY SUGGESTIONS SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Ensure to follow these precautions WARNING During normal use Do not splash water on or inside the refrigerator. This may impair electricity insulation causing electric shock or fire. Wetting Prohibited Do not put in things that may catch fire. Benzine, ether, LP gas, thinner, adhesives may ignite an explosion.
  • Page 7 (Continue) WARNING Concerning the refrigerant ( Be careful of the following related to the use of flammable gas.) Do not scratch or damage the main body of the refrigerator with a sharp object such as screw. Prohibited Since the refrigerant used is flammable, any leakage from the pipe inside the wall may cause ignition and explosion.
  • Page 8 SAFETY SUGGESTIONS SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Ensure to follow these precautions WARNING Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by manufacturer. Prohibited Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator. If the refrigerant leaks, sparks on the contact may cause ignition and explosion. Prohibited In case of emergency Stop the refrigerator by unplugging it if it is not running...
  • Page 9: R-Sf60Ymj (D).Indd

    (Continue) CAUTION When moving or carrying On a floor that is easily scratched do move the refrigerator using the wheels at its base. The wheels may scratch the floor. For a floor that may be easily scratched, lay a protective mat. Prohibited Use the carrying handle when carrying it.
  • Page 10 SAFETY SUGGESTIONS SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Ensure to follow these precautions CAUTION Do not stack or protrude any food storing in the descendible case. Be sure to seal up any spillable food. Be sure to attach the partitions and wire to the descendible case before use. Prohibited o not hold the top of the doors when closing them.
  • Page 11: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS Adjusting the refrigerator legs to keep it level Prevents sound, vibration and doors hanging downwards To remove the mount cover, hold both ends and pull it towards to you applying some force. Turn both adjustable mounts to lower them and fix the refrigerator. Turn the left and right adjustable mounts so they come down and make contact with the floor.
  • Page 12: Installation Location

    PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS A refrigerator is not something that "increases the freshness" of food. At best "a brake that some degree will slow down food going bad" is al operation manual closely and take care to use your refrigerator correctly so you can keep foods at their best. Installation location The floor should be sturdy and flat.
  • Page 13 (Continue) d" is all it is. Please follow the To prepare for an earthquake Pass the belt through the handles (in two places) on the back and fix the refrigerator to the sturdy wall and poles. Four screws supplied We recommend using a safety belt to guard against the risk of the Belt refrigerator overturning.
  • Page 14: Control Panel Name Of Each Part Storage Compartment

    CONTROL PANEL NAME OF EACH PART STORAGE COMPARTMENT CONTROL PANEL NAME OF EACH PART STORAGE COMPARTMENT CONTROL PANEL NAME OF EACH PART STORAGE COMPARTMENT Internal Control Panel To set the temperature of refrigerator and freezer compartment • Refrigerator compartment Pg. 16/16 •...
  • Page 15: Refrigerator Compartment

    Refrigerator compartment (About 2°C~6°C) Ice compartment (About -20°C~-18°C) ( 2°C~6°C) ( -20°C~-18°C) Pg. 16/16 ) Pg. 29/29 ) Refrigerating foods Store the ice cube made by auto ice The temperature of door pocket is slightly high. making function. Small-item storage case Egg case Upper freezer (About 0°C~4°C)
  • Page 16: Refrigerator Compartment

    REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT (2°C~6°C) (2°C~6°C) Single Door Type (R-S57YMJ R-S47YMJ) When you want to cool the food quickly. Pg.20/20 Descendible case Lower shelf Height adjustable Quick cooling corner pocket Pg.19/19 Height adjustable shelf Door pocket (upper) Height can be adjusted according to food size.
  • Page 17: Shelves And Pockets Are Adjustable

    (Continue) Pull-out Shelf Small-item Storage Case Egg Case Note Small-item storage case Egg case Hold the handle and slowly pull out and push in the pull-out shelf. The wire may be deformed or came off if the shelf is pushed in while holding the wire. Be sure to attach the wire of the pull-out shelf before use.
  • Page 18 REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Height Adjustable Pockets Height can be adjusted according to the height of the food item. (How to remove door pockets, refer to Pg. 35) Single Door Type Upper Setting Lower Setting 350mL cans will fit into top level. 500mL cans will fit into top level.
  • Page 19: R-Sf60Ymj (D).Indd

    (Continue) Descendible Case The case can be pulled down so that food can be stored and taken out easily at a lower position. When pulling out When pushing in Hold the handle and slowly pull out Hold the handle and slowly push in towards you.
  • Page 20: Quick Cooling

    REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT (Continue) When you want to refrigerate food or drinks fast. One Touch Panel Quick Cooling Put the items in the quick "Quick Cooling" will finish Press "Quick Cooling". cooling corner. automatically in approximately 45 minutes. The quick cooling corner is the highest level shelf in the fresh food compartment.
  • Page 21 VACUUM COMPARTMENT VACUUM COMPARTMENT VACUUM COMPARTMENT (-1°C~-3°C) (-1°C~-3°C) ° ° ° ° ° ° (Continue) Vacuum pump lowers the pressure as well as the oxygen level in the vacuum compartment. By this feature, oxidation of the nutrients contained in the food is prevented and antioxidant effect is prolonged.
  • Page 22: Vacuum Compartment

    VACUUM COMPARTMENT VACUUM COMPARTMENT VACUUM COMPARTMENT (-1°C~3°C) (-1°C~3°C) ° ° ° ° ° ° Vitamin Cassette Releases vitamin when in low oxygen level to preserve the food nutrients. Vitamin cassette Be sure to remove the vitamin cassette when washing the vacuum compartment case. The effect of the inhibited oxidation will reduce if it is rinsed with water.
  • Page 23: System

    (Continue) How to use the vacuum compartment (setting method) To use the vacuum compartment, press the "Vacuum" button and turn on the indicator light. Factory default setting is OFF (indicator light OFF). After a pressure change within the vacuum compartment is detected, the vacuum pump operates to maintain the low-oxygen state.
  • Page 24 VACUUM COMPARTMENT VACUUM COMPARTMENT VACUUM COMPARTMENT (-1°C~3°C) (-1°C~3°C) ° ° ° ° ° ° (Continue) Vacuum packing Vacuum compartment case Pull out the door and remove the vacuum compartment case. How to remove Completely pull out the door towards you. Wipe the vacuum packing and the vacuum packing receiving portion with a soft cloth Lightly hold and lift up the front side of the...
  • Page 25: Freezer Compartment

    FREEZER COMPARTMENT FREEZER COMPARTMENT (-20°C~-18°C) (-20°C~-18°C) Adjustable temperature Pg. 27) (Continue) Upper Freezer The Quick Freezing corner can be used to quickly freeze food. Pg.26 Heat conduction effect of the aluminum tray quickly freezes and keeps food without deterioration of taste. Can be used for small-size Upper freezer case frozen food such as freezing...
  • Page 26: Quick Freezing

    FREEZER COMPARTMENT FREEZER COMPARTMENT (-20°C~-18°C) (-20°C~-18°C) Adjustable temperature Pg. 27) Example of storing food Monitor the height of the food to be stored in each case. Upper freezer case: Otherwise, the door may not shut properly, Up to the end of the causing cooling to be impaired.
  • Page 27: Low Temperature Freezer (Low Temperature Storage)

    LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZER LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZER LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZER (Below -20°C) (Below -20°C) (Below -20°C) (Continue) (-20°C (-20°C (-20°C Freezer Compartment Dial Internal Control Panel Approximately 4~5°C Low Temperature lower than "MID" Freezer 5°C Approximately 1~3°C lower than "MID" 3°C °C –20 –18°C Approximately 1~3°C...
  • Page 28: Vegetable Compartment

    VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT (3°C~7°C) (3°C~7°C) Small vegetables such as tomato, lemon. Moisture cassette Medium and large vegetables such as Small vegetable case cabbage, lettuces. Vegetable case Upright storage of items. (2L pet bottles can be stored) Vegetable Case Maximum indication Small vegetable case Food item height In these cases use food wrap for vegetables...
  • Page 29: Ice Compartment

    ICE COMPARTMENT ICE COMPARTMENT ICE COMPARTMENT (Continue) Large ice cube making / stop ice making switch Water supply container Automatic ice maker Pg. 30/30 Ice scoop Be sure to put it straight. Ice case How to Make Ice Perform "ice making cleaning" when you use the ice compartment for the first time. Pg.
  • Page 30 ICE COMPARTMENT ICE COMPARTMENT ICE COMPARTMENT Note Use of tap water is recommended for ice making. Change the water in the tank at least once a week. If the ice made of water having a high mineral content is put into water, white suspended matter may be seen in the water.
  • Page 31: Large Ice Cube Making

    (Continue) When you want to make ice quickly One Touch Panel Quick Ice Making Press "Quick Freezing" button on one touch panel. To stop this function before it is completed press "Quick Freezing" again. Press It takes longer to make ice in the following cases: When you first start using the refrigerator (it may take 24 hours in summer).
  • Page 32: How To Change The Settings Of The Automatic Ice Maker

    ICE COMPARTMENT ICE COMPARTMENT ICE COMPARTMENT (Continue) How to Change the Settings of the Automatic Ice Maker By using the buttons on the internal control panel inside the refrigerator compart ment, you can switch the settings of the automatic ice maker. Every time the "Large ice cube making"...
  • Page 33: How To Maintain (How To Remove Parts)

    HOW TO MAINTAIN HOW TO MAINTAIN (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) (Continue) HOW TO MAINTAIN Please maintain at least once a year. Unplug the power plug. Is the power cord damaged? Is the power plug hot? Wipe clean unhygienic matter. If dirt or stains do not come off easily, use diluted, mild kitchen detergent and then wipe clean with a cloth soaked in warm water.
  • Page 34: Door Seal

    HOW TO MAINTAIN HOW TO MAINTAIN (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) Control panel and the door surface Wipe the control panel with a soft dry cloth. Never expose the control panel to water, since this may cause failure.
  • Page 35: Lower Shelf

    (Continue) Internal Single door type Twin door type Lower shelf Height adjustable shelf Height adjustable pocket Fixed door pockets Height adjustable shelf Descendible case Lower shelf Descendible case Door pocket (upper) Height adjustable pockets (2 levels) Door pocket (lower) Fixed shelf Reversible shelf Door pocket (left) Vacuum compartment...
  • Page 36: Upper Freezer

    HOW TO MAINTAIN HOW TO MAINTAIN (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) Ice Compartment Upper Freezer Open the door, lift the case toward you. To set the case, fit the 4 projections on its right and left into the notches on the frame.
  • Page 37: Care Of The Water Supply Container

    (Continue) Care of the Water Supply Container To prevent the generation of "slime" and "water stain", ensure all parts of the water supply container are washed once a week. Remove the packing from the lid and wash it with water using a soft sponge. When no ice is made for an extended period, be sure to dry every part of the water supply container and restore it to the prescribed location in the fresh food compartment.
  • Page 38: Care Of The Automatic Ice Maker

    HOW TO MAINTAIN HOW TO MAINTAIN (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) (HOW TO REMOVE PARTS) Care of the Automatic Ice Maker Cleaning the Ice Maker In case of first using the ice maker or if more than a week has passed since the last use, clean out any dust or smell in the ice trays or water channel.
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Ice Tray

    (Continue) Cleaning the Ice Tray (wash with water) About once a year Make sure to stop ice making to Stop ice making Remove the ice tray avoid failure and water leakage. Open the ice compartment door and pull down the frame lever. To stop the water supply to Then, pull out the frame fully the ice tray, press the...
  • Page 40: Eco Alarm/Optional

    Replacement of vacuum packing Replace the packing when it is damaged. Order of replacement part: Vacuum packing (Standard replacement period is 3-4 years.) Model Part No. R-SF60YMJ R-Y6000 311 R-SF56YMJ R-SF46YMJ R-Y5400 311 R-S57YMJ R-S47YMJ R-SF60YMJ (D).indd 40 3/25/09 9:57:49 AM...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING (Continue) Check the following. If the refrigerator still does not operate properly contact the retailer from which it was purchased. Refer to back cover) Frequently asked questions when using the refrigerator for the first time. When this happens Please check Cause It takes longer time to cool in summer or...
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING When this happens Please check Cause Is some thing like plastic bags being Do not allow food or plastic bag to get stuck between caught between the door seal and the the door and the refrigerator body when closing the body of the refrigerator or any gap? door.
  • Page 43: The Refrigerator

    (Continue) When this happens Please check Cause Are doors being opened for long period or Frost or dew forms if water content in the air is cooled. open too frequent? Condensation in the vegetable compartment. This is because high humidity is maintained to prevent the vegetables to be dried.
  • Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING When this happens Please check Cause A creaking or squeaking sound This is the sound of plastic component creaking The refrigerator (creaking). when there are changes in temperature. The sound is loud noisy may be heard even the door is closed. some kind of sound is being made...
  • Page 45 (Continue) When this happens Please check Cause Is the automatic ice maker set on Press the “Large ice cube making” button to "Stop" ? turn off the indicator lamp. Pg. 32 Is there water in the water supply Put water into the water supply container. container? Pg.
  • Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING When this happens Please check Cause Is the lever pulled down? Pull down the lever before pulling out the frame. Pg. 39 The frame cannot be Was the “Large ice cube making” It cannot be pulled out during automatic ice pulled out button pressed? making operation.
  • Page 47 (Continue) Please check Cause When this happens Is the ice maker used without attaching Make sure to attach the ice tray when using the ice tray? the ice maker. Pg. 29, 39 Make sure to empty the ice tray before Was the ice tray filled with water when it setting it in the ice maker.
  • Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING When this happens Please check Cause To prevent generation of “slime” and “water stain”, Is the water in the Water Supply Container wash the water supply container with water once old? a week. Pg. 37 Install the water filter in the correct position. Has the Water Filter been removed? Pg.
  • Page 49 (Continue) The side of the This is because the heat inside the refrigerator is radiated out with fan and radiation pipe. The refrigerator is warm. temperature may rise up to 50-60ºC when just started using the refrigerator or in summer, but there is Warm wind blows no problem in safety and performance.
  • Page 50: What To Do In These Situations

    After unlpugging the refrigerator, clean inside as well as the automatic ice maker, be used for long and leave the doors open for two or three days for it to dry. period of time Opening of the doors angle can be adjusted. R-S57YMJ R-S47YMJ Parts No. When the door is R-S57YMJ...
  • Page 51 (Continue) This is to alert some malfunction The "Large ice cube making" lamp will flash to alert you if the automatic ice maker, temperature regulator, or the defrosting mechanism etc, is not operating properly. Please consult with the retailer from which you purchased the refrigerator.
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN THESE SITUATIONS WHAT TO DO IN THESE SITUATIONS The handle Is any food, etc. stuck on the vacuum packing or inner side of the vacuum compartment case? Is the front side of the vacuum compartment case released from the catch on the door? cannot be locked A humming...
  • Page 53: Before Moving Or Transporting

    (Continue) Before moving or transporting Preparations Removing water from the Automatic Ice Maker Remove the food items. Place a clean towel Remove the water supply Remove the water from in the bottom of the container and close the the automatic ice maker. ice case.
  • Page 54: About Non-Cfc Refrigerators

    After that, please contact the retail store or the repair department. Storable weight The following table shows the weight of food that can be stored on the shelves and in the cases. R-SF60YMJ R-SF56YMJ R-S57YMJ R-SF46YMJ R-S47YMJ Descendible case 6.0kg 6.0kg...
  • Page 55: Specification

    SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION Model R-SF60YMJ R-SF56YMJ R-S57YMJ R-SF46YMJ R-S47YMJ Type Refrigerator-Freezer Total Volume W (mm) Dimensions H (mm) 1798 1798 1798 1798 1798 D (mm) Rated 110V 110V 110V 110V 110V Voltage / Frequency 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz Rated Motor Input...
  • Page 56 (02) 2771-8200 (03) 852-9400 (03) 491-2219 (04) 2220-1133 (05) 236-1943 (06) 260-6939 (07) 522-9100 2516-0500 www.hsct.com.tw R-SF60YMJ R-SF46YMJ R-SF56YMJ R-S47YMJ R-S57YMJ R-SF60YMJ (D).indd 56 3/25/09 9:57:53 AM...

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