Haier HRF-300R User's Manual
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1. 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HRF 300R 350R Instruction Manual 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following 1 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide 2 This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used See grounding instructions in the installation section 3 This refrigerator should not be recessed or built in it is designed for free standing installation only 4 Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet 5 Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end 6 If your old refrigerator is still around the house but not in use be sure to remove the doors This will reduce the possibility of danger to children 7 After your refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces 8 Don t refreeze foods that have been thawed completely The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says You2. escape Air is not circulating freely remove the refrigerator from the wall and clean Refrigerator vibrates Check to be sure that refrigerator is level Adjust the leveling legs Refrigerator compartment has odor Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered Check for spoiled food Interior may need cleaning Keep an open box of baking soda in refrigerator Replace every three months Foods are not cold enough The temperature setting is not high enough The doors have been left open Frequent door openings let cold air escape Circulation of air inside the refrigerator is blocked because the shelves are too full walls on the inside of the refrigerator are damp The doors have been left open Frequent door openings let moisture in The room is warm and there is high humidity Warm foods have been placed in the refrigerator Foods are stored in the refrigerator uncovered The light does not come on when the door is opened The light bulb needs to be changed The button on the door may be stuck CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB To change the light bulb turn the temperature control dial to 0 and unplug the refrigerator Remove the light cover by pulling forward Remove the light bulb and replace it Snap the light cover back into position over the light bulb Wait 4 minutes before plugging in again 10
3. IGERATOR INSTALLATION The refrigerator is designed for free standing installation only It should not be built in Allow 5 8 inch on each side and 1 inch over the top of the refrigerator to ease installation and for proper air circulation Be sure to install your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support it fully loaded If the refrigerator is not level adjust the front leveling legs by turning clockwise to raise the refrigerator and counterclockwise to lower it Do not install your refrigerator where the temperature will fall below 60 F because it will not run frequently enough to maintain proper temperatures ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Important For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service center if the grounding instructions are not completely understood If doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded have a qualified electrician check the circuit to make sure the outlet is properly grounded Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the plug USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Avoid the use of an extension cord
4. because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot outlet that will accept the plug The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL The temperature control dial is located in the upper right section of the refrigerator section This controls both the refrigerator and the freezer compartments and has the following settings e 1 to 7 plus 0 which indicates off 1 is the warmest T is the coldest Initially set the temperature control dial to 4 Allow the refrigerator to cool sufficiently before adding foods Wait 24 hours after filling the refrigerator to adjust the temperature control to the setting that is best suited to your needs Positions 2 and 3 are normal settings Adjustment may be necessary if your refrigerator is placed in a very warm or a very cool location and as seasons change Important f you unplug or turn off the refrigerator allow 4 minutes before restarting it or plugging it back in FREEZER COMPARTMENT Your refrigerator is equipped with a freezer compartment which freezes up to 14 pounds of food in a 24 hour period and allows preservation of food for long periods of time An ice cube tray is also included for convenienc
5. e When adding a large amount of unfrozen food to the freezer compartment set the temperature control on 7 Place unfrozen foods on the shelf in the freezer compartment Transfer them to the lower portion of the freezer compartment after they are frozen SHELVING The refrigerator and freezer compartments have shelves that can be moved to different levels to suit your food storage needs CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE OUTSIDE Clean the outside of the refrigerator with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly To clean the door gasket use only mild soapy water Never use harsh cleansers or scouring pads to clean any part of the refrigerator For efficient operation dirt and dust should be removed from back and bottom of your refrigerator every three months Turn the temperature control to the 0 position and unplug the refrigerator Carefully slide the refrigerator away from the wall so as not to damage the floor below Clean the grid on the back with a soft brush Wipe dust from the back of the refrigerator with a clean dry cloth Clean the walls around and floor below the refrigerator thoroughly CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Clean the inside of the refrigerator at least twice year Turn the temperature control dial to 0 unplug the refrigerator and remove food and shelves Wash inside with warm water and baking soda solution about two tabespoons of baking soda to a quart of water Rinse and dry Do not use cleanse
6. ing Tips AP ee hr Ge yt ke Reel ay es Bd ae itd 4 Refrigerator Installation T ERI att 0 4 Operating Your 5 Care and Cleaning SQ ue dete Degas Gg 26 eh een gs elie ak Be au NIIT 6 Defrosting EC c TCR E 7 Vacation and Moving E ry tat oP dod Ui me a tee dod Yu ett td doe aua 7 Reversing thieDOOFS x 44 5e doe amp ddd d RB Adie e be 8 Food Storage Bae TE Nar BG Ra A EP dese CE YO EE Be ges ee AX E LT whom 9 Troubleshooting nora chy See ag ae he ai on Merced abs fee Gear 10 PARTS HRF 350R HRF 300R A Freezer Compartment E Egg Storage B Temperature Control Dial F Dairy Storage C Refrigerator Compartment G Vegetable Crispers D Shelves ENERGY SAVING TIPS Do not place your refrigerator next to a heating vent a range or in direct sunlight Do not open doors more often than necessary Keep the door closed as much as possible especially in hot humid weather Defrost the freezer compartment whenever frost becomes 1 4 inch thick Cover foods to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator Store only foods that require refrigeration in your refrigerator Allow hot foods to cool before placing them in your refrigerator Do not overfill your refrigerator shelves for proper air circulation REFR
7. may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 F Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable throw it away The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can 9 Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your refrigerator 10 Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or before making any repairs Note We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual 11 Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Danger Avoid risk of child entrapment Before throwing away an old refrigerator or freezer Take off the doors and remove the shelves so that children can not easily climb inside TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards Pu ahs Heese RR ULIS Mae MR nae te AS VIR 2 Parts ses sb She nde tes BG Ga Be ae Be ge a MUSS e RES 3 Energy Sav
8. rs such as soaps detergents scouring powder or spray cleaners which can cause odors inside the refrigerator Wash the ice cube tray drawers and shelves in mild detergent solution rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator Change the box every three months Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in the dishwasher DEFROSTING The refrigerator compartment will automatically defrost The water from defrosting drains through the hole in the bottom of the inside of the refrigerator and accumulates in a pan on top of the compressor where it evaporates Never cover the drain hole with food or any other material Check the drain hole frequently to be sure that it is not clogged or blocked in any way From time to time clean the drain by pouring 1 cup of warm water into it The freezer compartment requires defrosting from time to time Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the freezer compartment becomes 1 4 inch thick Never use a sharp or metallic instrument or an electric appliance to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils A punctured cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the warranty We recommend using the plastic scraper included with your refrigerator Prior to defrosting increase your temperature control dial to 7 and allow the refrigerator to run for 12 hours This will help to eliminate defrosting of foods when the
9. the plug plate 1 from the lower left side of the refrigerator using a flat blade screw driver Loosen the center hinge 2 and remove the freezer compartment door 3 and the refrigerator compartment door 4 Remove the center hinge 2 Remove the screw covers and screws 5 and fasten on the right side of the refrigerator Remove the lower hinge 6 Unscrew and remove the axle 7 from the upper frame and reassemble it on the other side Attach the lower hinge 6 to the left side of the refrigerator Unscrew the axle from the right hole of the lower hinge and reassemble in the left hole e Remove the 4 screw plugs 8 9 and 10 from the freezer and refrigerator compartment doors Remove the handles 11 and 12 from the doors and attach them to the other side of each door Note The freezer handle becomes the refrigerator handle and the refrigerator handle becomes the freezer handle e Snap the screw plugs 8 9 and 10 into the other side of each door Place the center hinge 2 on the top of the refrigerator compartment door 4 Align the refrigerator compartment door with the axle on the lower hinge 6 Place the freezer compartment door on the center hinge 2 With both doors partially open place the freezer compartment door onto the upper axle Align the center hinge with the screw holes on the left side and fasten screws Align the doors and tighten the screws e Snap the plug p 1 into the lower right side of
10. the refrigerator Note After the doors are reversed the gasket on the refrigerator or freezer door may not form a tight seal with the refrigerator or freezer compartment To improve the seal apply warm air from a hair dryer to the gasket and close the door firmly FOOD STORAGE E in Months in Refrigerat Meat and Poultry efrigerator Freezer Fresh Meat Roasts Beef and Lamb 3 to 5 6 to 12 Roasts Pork and Veal 3105 4to8 Steaks Beef 3 to 5 6 to 12 Lamb Chops 3105 6 to 9 Pork Chops 3105 3 to4 Ground and Stew Meats 1102 2 t0 3 Variety Meats 1102 3 to4 Pork Sausage 1102 2403 Processed Meats Bacon 7 1 Frankfurters 7 1 2 Ham Whole 7 1102 Ham Half 5 1 to2 Ham Steak 3 1 02 Luncheon Meats 3105 Not recommended Sausage Smoked 7 Not recommended Sausage Dry and Semi Dry 14 to 21 Not recommended Poultry Chicken and Turkey Whole 1to2 12 Chicken Pieces 1to2 9 Turkey Pieces 102 6 Duck Goose Whole 1102 6 Suggested Freezer Storage Times For Other Foods 8 to 12 months Most Fruits and Vegetables 6 to 8 months Lean Fish 2 to 3 months Fatty Fish 2 to 3 months Rolls Bread 2 to 3 months Soups Stews Casseroles 1 month Ice Cream 1 month Cakes Pies TROUBLESHOOTING e Refrigerator does not operate Not plugged in Circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown Refrigerator seems to run longer or more often than necessary The doors have been left open Frequent door openings let cold air
11. y are removed from the freezer compartment To defrost set temperature control dial to 0 and unplug the refrigerator Remove foods and ice cube trays from the freezer compartment Wrap foods in several layers of newspaper and store in a cold place Defrosting usually takes a few hours To defrost faster keep the door open and place a bowl of warm water in the freezer compartment During defrosting remove the melted ice from the bottom of the freezer compartment with a sponge When all ice has melted wipe the freezer compartment with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Turn the temperature control to the desired setting and return foods and ice cube tray to the freezer compartment VACATION AND MOVING WHEN NOT IN USE If your refrigerator will not be used for a period of time turn the unit off and unplug Clean the refrigerator see page 6 Care and Cleaning Leave the doors open MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR When transporting the refrigerator it must be kept in the upright position If the refrigerator is inadvertently tilted beyond 45 degrees restore it to the upright position and wait 24 hours before plugging in REVERSING THE DOORS Your refrigerator is equipped with reversible doors If it is more convenient for your door to open from the right side than the left side the following steps explain how to reverse the doors Tools required 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver Flat Blade Screwdriver 5mm Socket e Remove
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