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1. Location and ambient room temperature limits It s essential to find a suitable place to locate your new appliance to ensure its efficient operation Please consider the following instruction for your appliance elnstall the appliance in a dry and low moisture area The best range of ambient temperature for appliance is 12 8 C 43 3 C eKeep the appliance away from heat sources such as stoves fires places or heaters Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight and rain Ambient Temperature Class Symbol range C Extended Temperate SN 10 to 32 Temperate N 16 to 32 Subtropical ST 16 to 38 Tropical T 16 to 43 Leveling of appliance For proper leveling and avoid vibration this appliance is provided with adjustable feet in front Please adjust the level by following below instructions 1 Roll the refrigerator into place 2 Turn the adjustable feet with your fingers or a suitable spanner until they touch the floor 3 Tilt back the top backwards for about 25 64 19 32 inch 10 15 mm by turning the feet 1 2 turn further This will allow the doors to self close and seal properly 4 Whenever you want to move the applian ce remember to turn the feet back up so that the appliance can roll freely Reinstall the appliance when relocating 25 64 19 82 10 15mm ry Warning The rollers which are not castors should be only used for forward or backward movement Moving2. approved by the manufacturer elf the LED light uncovered do not look direct into with an optical instruments to avoid eye injuries If it is not functioning correctly consult aqualified registered electrician The refrigerant and risk of fire The appliance contains a small quantity of refrigerant R600a in the refrigerant circuit eThe iso butane R600a refrigerant is environmentally friendly but flammable ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation to avoid risk of fire caused by leaking refrigerant Caution Keep away burning candles lamps and other items with naked flames and sources of ignition from the appliance and ventilate the room thoroughly to avoid the risk of fire and eye injury in the case of any leakage of refrigerant R600a eDo not store products which contain flammable propellants e g spray cans or explosive substances in the appliance Hisense Refrigerator This section explains the installation of the new appliance before using it for the first time We recommend reading the following tips For proper installation this refrige N eer 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 or approximately 294 Ibs 133 kg When moving be sure to pull out and push back the unit in straight
3. cally switched to 15 C 59 F to minimise the energy consumption The refrigerator temperature setting displays and the freezer compartment remains on e Press Holiday button to cancel Holiday mode and revert to previous temperature settings 6 Alarm a In case of alarm Alarm icon will light up and a buzzing sound will start lold 3 sec for Child Loc Press Alarm button to stop alarm and buzzing then Alarm icon will turn off Caution When the refrigerator is turned on after a period of inactivity the Alarm may be activated In this case press Alarm button to cancel it Door Alarm The alarm light on and a buzzing sound indicate abnormal conditions such as accidentally a door left open or that a power interruption to the unit has occurred e Leaving any door of refrigerator or freezer open for over 2 minutes will activate a door alarm and buzzer The buzzer will beep 3 times per minute for 10 minutes Closing the door cancels the door alarm and buzzer eTo save energy please avoid keeping doors open for a long time when using refrigerator The door alarm can also be cleared by closing the doors Temperature alarm This is an important feature that alerts users of potential damage to stored food If a power failure occurs for example a blackout in your area of residence while you are away the temperature alarm will memorize the temperature of the freezer when power was restored to the unit this
4. is likely to be the maximum temperature reached by frozen items C Fchange The temperature can be changed between C and F by pressing Holiday button for 3 seconds Hisense Refrigerator 10 A temperature alarm condition will be indicated by Alarm light and buzzer when the temperature reading is warmer than 9 C 15 8 F then a The Alarm icon lights up b The freezer temperature indicator display s H c The buzzer beeping 10 times when the alarm is triggered and stop automatically This section explains that how to use the refrigerator features We recommend that you read through carefully before using the appliance Glass shelves The refrigerator chamber is provided with two glass shelves While the top shelf is designed to be fixed the lower shelf is adjustable There are three placements for relocating the lower shelf Adjust the height of the shelf according to your need When removing the shelves gently pull them forward until they exit the guides When you return the shelves make sure there is no obstacle behind and gently push them into the position Child Lock Press and hold the Alarm button for 3 seconds to activate the child lock This will disable the display to prevent accidental changes to settings Meanwhile the Child Lock icon will be illuminated To turn the child lock off press and hold the Alarm button for 3 seconds The Child Loc
5. it out then open the refrigerator doors to the maximum angle and the lower freezer drawer can be taken out as shown in the following pictures Closing door LEG Serving tray Opening door 9 Lower freezer drawer 11 Caution Do not allow babies or children go inside the refrigerator as they could injure themselves or damage the refrigerator Do not sit on the freezer door The door may break Do not allow children to climb into the freezer basket If you remove the divider to clean the basket bin you must reinstall the divider after cleaning to prevent children from getting trapped inside the basket Twistable ice tray Twistable ice tray is placed in the upper freezer drawer to make and store ice cubes 1 Pull out the twistable ice tray from the installation bracket 2 Fill with drinking water below the maximum level mark 3 Place the filled ice tray back to the bracket 4 Await for around 3 hours twist the knobs clockwise and the ice will drop into the ice box below 5 Ice cubes can be stored in the ice box if you need them you can pull out the ice box and take them out Note If the ice tray is used for the first time or has not been used for a long time please clean it before using Hisense Refrigerator 12 Energy saving tips We recommend that you follow the tips below to save energy Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods in order to conserve energy eEns
6. motels and Bed and breakfast and other residential types of environment Catering and similar non retail applications elf you feel that the appliance is not opera ting correctly please refer to the trouble shooting page for most common problem If still in doubt contact the customer service help line for assistance or to arrange a call out by an authorized service engineer Important safety instructions General safety and daily use It is important to use your A N appliance safely We recommend that you follow the guidelines below We recommend that you wait for 4 hours before connecting the appliance to main plug to allow the refrigerant to flow back into the compressor It is also recommend that you let the fridge run for 3 hours before storing any food inside The packaging material is recyclable and marked with the recycling symbol amp Adhere to current local regulations when disposing of packaging material Do not use sharp edge object or metal instrument to remove the frost and ice or any frozen items from the freezer This might damage the tubing of the refrigerant circuit and create leakage and risk of fire e Don t try to repair the appliance yourself It Hisense Refrigerator is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way Any damage to the power cord may cause short circuit fire or electric shock eStore any food in accordance with the storage instructions from the
7. point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by the inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about the recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential Hisense Refrigerator
8. setting is set colder than necessary Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored within the appliance The temperature outside the appliance is too high Doors are kept open for a long period After your installing the appliance or it has been switched off for a long time A layer of frost occurs the compartment Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure food is Placed within the appliance to allow sufficient ventilation Ensure that door is fully closed To remove the frost please refer to cleaning and care section Hisense Refrigerator 15 Temperature warm inside is too You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently or the doors are kept open by some obstacle or the appliance is located with insufficient clearance at the sides back and top flemperature inside is too Increase the temperature by following the Display controls chapter cold Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by 10 15mm to Doors cant be closed 3 ia ee i allow the doors to self close or if something inside is preventing the easily doors from closing Water drips on the floor The water pan located at the rear bottom of the cabinet may not be properly leveled or the draining spout located underneath the top of the compressor depot may not be properly positioned to direct water into this pan or the water spout is blocked Yo
9. Hisense life reimagingd USER S OPERATION MANUAL Before operating this unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain for future reference RF20N6ASE 2 Brief intrOdUCHION sssini csenedcsstusnccrencsa dss 2 Important safety instructions 2 Installing your new appliance 5 Description of the appliance ck Display Control ssi snc serra ndiii 8 Using your appliance cee 10 Helpful hints and tips 0 00 sinnon 12 Cleaning And Care iccicscscccscdersscnsesressen Troubleshooting e Disposal of the appliance Brief introduction Thank you for your choosing Hisense products We are sure you will find the new appliance a pleasure to use Before you start using the appliance we recommend that you read through this User Manual carefully which provides description of the refrigerator functions and its usage in more details e Please ensure that all people who are using this appliance are familiar with its operations and safety features recom mended in this User Manual It is important that you install the appliance correctly and follow the safety instructions We recommend that you keep this user s manual with the appliance for future reference and retain it for future users e This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as Kitchen area in shops offices and other working environments Farmhouses hotels
10. erior and interior accessories should be cleaned regularly at least every two months Caution The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning Danger of electrical shock Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains socket Exterior cleaning To maintain good appearance of your appliance you should clean it regularly Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a clean soft cloth Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the surface of the appliance This helps ensure an even distribution of moisture to the surface Clean the doors handles and cabinet surfaces with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth Caution Don t use sharp objects as they are likely to scratch the surface Don t use Thinner Car detergent Clorox ethereal oil abrasive cleansers or organic solvent such as Benzene for cleaning They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause fire Interior cleaning e You should clean the appliance interior regularly It will be easier to clean when food stocks are low Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda and then rinse with warm water using a wrung out sponge or cloth Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and baskets Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable parts 13 Although this appliance automatically defrosts a layer of frost may occur on
11. k icon will be turned off Child Lock Adjustable placement Crisper and humidity control Hisense Refrigerator The crisper mounted on telescopic extensi on slides is for storing vegetables and fruits You can adjust the humidity inside by using the sliding block eThe humidity control adjusts the airflow in the crisper higher airflow results in lower humidity Slide the humidity control to the right in order to increase humidity e High humidity settings are recommended for vegetables while low humidity is suitable for preservation of fruit e Follow these simple instructions to remove the crisper chamber or freezer drawer for cleaning Empty the crisper chamber pull it out to fully open position Lift the crisper from the lateral slides Push the slides fully in to avoid damage when closing the door Using the refrigerator chamber The refrigerator chamber is suitable for storage of vegetable and fruits Separate packing of different foods is recommended to avoid losing moisture or flavour permeating into other foods Caution Never close doors while the shelves crisper and or telescopic slides are extended It may damage the unit Using the freezer drawer Freezer drawer is suitable for storing food required to be frozen such as meat ice cream etc To remove the freezer drawer pull it out fully tilt up the serving tray and lift
12. l and at least 2 inch 50mm from top and on both sides When positioned in a corner area provide a clear space at least 16 inch 406mm on the each hinge side to allow the doors to open enough to enable the removal of drawers and shelves As shown in the following diagram 353 4 908mm 301 8 765mm 4457 64 1140mm 6723 32 1720mm Hisense Refrigerator View 1 of the appliance Cabinet Top cover Vertical baffle guide block Glass shelf Upper rack Lower rack Q Fruit and vegetables crisper 3 Lower rack Multifunctional room Twistable ice tray inside iooonon0 000000 bRLOOoooOOOOD 11 Serving tray SS 12 Rollers i Adjustable bottom feet Lower freezer drawer 15 Upper freezer drawer Freezer LED light inside View 2 of the appliance D Refrigerator door seal Lower rack Crisper cover Upper rack Egg tray inside Rack cover OO Refrigerator LED light inside 24 Display board Cold water dispenser Handles Freezer door 28 Refrigerator door Note Due to constant improvement of our products your refrigerator may be slightly different from the above illustration but its functions and using methods remain the same Note To get the best energy efficiency of this product please place all shelves drawers and baskets on their original position as the illustration above Hisense Ref
13. manufacturer e Don t place a large amount of food directly against the air outlet on the rear wall of both the refrigerator and freezer compartment as it obstructs air circulation eDon t place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out eDon t store bottled or canned drinks especially carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment Bottles and cans may explode Any type of pressurised aerosol containers with the flammable and or small flame symbol should not be stored inside the refrigerator or freezer since it may cause an explosion eDon t consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause frost burn to the mouth and lips To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance don t overload the door racks or store a large amount of food in the crisper drawers Do not touch frozen items when your hands are wet Your hands could freeze to the items and cause the frost burn e Don t use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process unless they are approved by the manufac turer elf the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard eWhen disposing of the appliance do so only at an authorized waste disposal center Don t expose to flame Safety for children and infirm per
14. ng Don t try to repair the appliance yourself If the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned below contact a qualified electrician authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the product Problem Possible cause amp Solution Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly hene e han viie Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply replace if necessary correctly It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the automatic defrost cycle or for a short period of time after the appliance is switched on to protect the compressor Odours from the compart ments The interior of the refrigerator may need to be cleaned Some food containers wrapping cause odours Noise from the appliance The sounds below are quite normal Compressor running noises Air movement noise from the compartment or other compartments Gurgling sound similar to water boiling small fan motor in the freezer Popping noise during automatic defrosting Clicking noise before the compressor starts Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may need you to check and take action The cabinet is not level The back of appliance touches the wall Bottles or containers fallen or rolling The motor runs continuo usly It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor it will need to run more when in following circumstances Temperature
15. ozen temperature and freeze your food substant substantially faster than usual This feature also helps to keep the vitamins and nutrition of fresh food for longer period Press Super Freeze button to activate the super freeze function The Super Freeze light will be illuminated and the freezer temperature setting will display 24 C 11 2 F eFor first time use or after a period of inactivity allow 6 hours of normal operation before using Super Freeze mode This is particularly important if a large amount of food is placed in the freezer Super freeze automatically switches off after 26 hours of usage and the freezer temperature goes to below 20 C 4 F Press Super Freeze or Freezer to cancel Super Freeze mode and revert to previous temperature settings Note When selecting the Super Freeze function ensure there are no bottled or canned drinks especially carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment Bottles and cans may explode 5 Holiday Super Freeze E This function is designed to minimise the energy consumption and electricity bills while the Holiday Fridge is not in use for a long period of time You can activate this function by pressing Holiday button for a short until the Holiday light icon is illuminated Important Do not store any food in the refrigerator chamber during this time 9 When the holiday function is activated the temperature of the refrigerator is automati
16. partment may vary from the temperature values displayed on the panel depending on how much food you store and where you place them Ambient temperature may also affect the actual temperature 1 Fridge Press Fridge button repeatedly to set your desired fridge temperature between 8 C 46 4F and 2 C 35 6 F the temperature will decrease 1 C 32F degrees with each press and the fridge temperature indicator will display z A Holiday Super Cool corresponding value according to the following sequence 8 C 7 C 6 C 5 C 2 C 3 C 4 C 2 Super Cool a Super Cool can refrigerate the food quicker and keep food fresh for a longer period ePress Super Cool button to activate this function The Super Cool icon will light up and the Fridge temperature indicator will display 2 C 35 6F Super cool automatically switches off after 6 hours e Press Super Cool or Fridge to cancel super cool mode and revert to previous temperature settings 3 Freeze Press Freezer button to set the freezer temperature between 14 C 6 8 F and 24 C 11 2 F to suit your desired temperature and the Super Cool Hisense Refrigerator freezer temperature indicator will display corresponding value according to the following sequence 14 C 15 C 16 C 17 C 18 C 19 C 24 C 23 C 22 C 21 C 20 C 4 Super Freeze Super Freeze can rapidly lower fr
17. rigerator All functions and controls of the unit are accessible from a control panel conveniently located on the door of the refrigerator A keypad of touch buttons and a digital display allow easy configuration of features and settings in a simple and intuitive manner Important Touch buttons require only a short press on a button to operate The operation occurs when releasing your finger from the button not while the button is pressed There is no need for applying pressure on the keypad Child Lock function related to the Alarm button requires a long touch of a least 3 sec Please refer to those related sections of this Manual for detailed instructions The control panel consists of two indicating temperature areas five icons representing different modes and six touch buttons When the appliance is powered on for the first time the backlight of the icons on display panel turns on If no buttons have been pressed and the doors remains closed the backlight will turn off after 60 sec Alarm Hold sec for Child Lock Super Freeze Controlling the temperature We recommend that when you start your refrigerator for the first time the temperature for the refrigerator is set to 5 C 41 F and the freezer to 18 C 0 4 F If you want to change the temperature follow the instructions below Caution When you set a temperature you set an average temperature for the whole refrigerator cabinet Temperatures inside each com
18. roperly If still in doubt call a qualified registered electrician elf the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets it should be cut off and carefully disposed of To avoid a possible Hisense Refrigerator 4 shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket If in doubt contact a qualified registered electrician e Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets which could cause overloading of wiring circuits and could cause a fire Always plug your appliance into its own individual electrical socket which has a voltage rating that matched the rating plate e 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 Don t insert the mains plug if the socket is loose there is a risk of electric shock or fire eSwitch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains power before you clean or move it Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the electrical cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket to prevent damaging the power cord eDon t use the appliance without the light cover of interior lighting Any electrical component must be replac ed or repaired by a qualified electrician or authorized service engineer Only genuine spares should be used eDon t use electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are
19. sons This appliance can be used by A N children aged from 8 years and above and persons with educed physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience 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 eKeep all packaging away from children to avoid risk of suffocation eProtect children from being scalded by touching the very hot compressor at the rear bottom of appliance Don t place items on top of the appliance as this could cause injury should they fall off Never allow children to play with the appliance by hanging or standing over or on the doors racks shelves and drawers etc Safety about electricity To avoid the risks that are always A N present when using an electric appliance we recommend that you pay attention to the instructions about electricity below We recommend after you unpack the appliance and check through the appliance Should any damage be evident don t plug in the appliance but contact the shop immediately from which you purchased it Keep all packing materials in this case e The appliance must be applied with single phase alternating current of 115V 60Hz e The mains plug must be accessible when the appliance is installed eMake sure that the appliance is grounded p
20. the freezer compartment s interior walls if the freezer door is opened frequently or kept open too long If the frost is too thick choose a time when the supply of food stocks are low and proceed as follows 1 Remove existing food and accessories baskets unplug the appliance from the mains power and leave the doors open Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate the thawing process 2 When defrosting is completed clean your freezer as described above Caution Don t use sharp objects to remove frost from the freezer compartment Only after the interior is completely dry should the appliance be switched back on and plugged back into the mains socket Door seals cleaning Take care to keep door seals clean Sticky food and drinks can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear when you open the door Wash seal with a mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry it thoroughly after cleaning Caution Only after the door seals are completely dry should the appliance be powered on Warning The LED light must not be replaced by the user If the LED light is damaged contact the customer helpline for assistance Hisense Refrigerator 14 If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning correctly you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service please see below You can carry service out some easy checks according to this section before calling for Warni
21. the refrigerator sideways may damage your floor and the rollers Hisense Refrigerator 6 Adjusting the door handle Before you use the appliance please check the refrigerator handles If the handles are loose please adjust them by using an Allen wrench in the clockwise direction until handles are securely in place Each one of the handles is fitted with 2 screws Hexagon socket set screws Allen wrench Provided Adjusting the doors eBoth left and right doors are equipped with adjustable axes which are located in the lower hinges eBefore adjusting its doors please ensure that the refrigerator is level Please review the previous section on Leveling appliance If you find the top of the doors are uneven insert the Allen wrench into the hinge axis and turn it clockwise to rise the door or anticlockwise to lower the door and insert an E Ring into the gap Allen Wrench Provided Ventilation of appliance In order to improve efficiency of the cooling system and save energy it is necessary to maintain proper ventilation around the appliance for heat dissipation For this reason sufficient space should be provided around the refrigerator and the area should be clear of any obstruction that affects the air circulation 6959 64 1776mm w T6mm Suggestion It is advisable leaving at least 3 inch 75mm of clearance from the back of appliance to the wal
22. ts for freezing When first starting up or after a period out of use let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings before putting food in the compartment Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required eWrap up the food in aluminum foil or polye thylene food wraps which are airtight e Do not allow fresh unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid temperature rise of the latter elced products if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment will probably cause frost burns to the skin elt is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep track of the storage time Hints for the storage of frozen food e Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer Once defrosted food will deteriorate rapidly and should not be re frozen Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer 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 3 Clean and dry the interior thoroughly 4 Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate Hisense Refrigerator For hygienic reasons the appliance including ext
23. u may need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall to check the pan and spout The light is not working The LED cleaning and care chapter light may be damaged Refer to replace LED lights in The control system has disabled the lights due to the door being kept open too long closend reopens the door to reactivate the lights Doors does not open smoothly Check the door seal and if it is necessary clean the rubber gasket seal around the edges of the door using dish soap and warm water Dirt and grime can collect here and cause door stick to the fridge The refrigerator is built from reusable materials It must be disposed of incompliance with current local waste disposal regulations The appliance contains a small quantity of refrigerant R600a in the refrigerant circuit For your safety please refer to the section of the refrigerant and risk of fire in this Instruction Manual before scrapping the appliance Please cut off the power cord to make the refrigerator unusable and remove the door seal and lock Please be cautious of the cooling system and do not damage it by puncturing the refrigerant container and or bending the tubing and or scratching of the surface coating Correct Disposal of this product By ensuring This symbol on the product or in its packing indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it should be taken to the appropriate waste collection
24. ure the appliance is away from any sources of heat Direct sunlight electric oven or cooker etc Don t set the temperature colder than necessary Don t store warm food or evaporating liquid in the appliance ePlace the appliance in a well ventilated humidity free room Please refer to Installing your new appliance chapter eView 1 under the Description of the appliance section shows the correct arrangement for the drawers crisper and shelves do not adjust the combination as this is designed to be the most energy efficient configuration Hints for fresh food refrigeration e Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator or freezer the internal temperature will increase resulting in the compressor having to work harder and will consume more energy Do cover or wrap the food particularly if it has a strong flavor e Place food properly so that air can circulate freely around it Hints for refrigeration e Meat All Types Wrap in polythene food wrap and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer Always follow food storage times and use by dates suggested by manufacturers e Cooked food cold dishes etc They should be covered and may be placed on any shelf e Fruit and vegetables They should be stored in the special drawer provided eButter and cheese Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic film wrap e Milk bottles Should have a lid and be stored in the door racks Hin
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