Compact Refrigerator Refrigerador Compacto User Manual model HSW02C Manual del Usuario Para Modelo de HSW02C English English SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: English 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) Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. 4) 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, the plug or the connector end. 5) Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or before making any repairs. Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified technician performs the service. 6) Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your refrigerator. 7) If your old refrigerator is not being used, we recommend that you remove the doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children. 8) 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. 9) Do not refreeze foods, which have been thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 reads: "...You 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, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat." "...Even partial thawing and re-freezing 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 its eating quality as you can." 1 English English 10) This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only. 11) Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes. English SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for Future Use DANGER Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Thank you for using our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your refrigerator. Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on a label in the refrigerator. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service. 2 English English English Table Of Contents PAGE Safety Precautions Parts And Features Installing Your Refrigerator Unpacking Your Refrigerator Proper Air Circulation Electrical Requirements Use of Extension Cords Install Limitations Door Alignment Door Reversal Refrigerator Features And Use Adjusting Temperature Control Interior Shelves Dispense-A-CanTM Defrosting Your Refrigerator Food Storage Information Fresh Food Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty Information 1 4 5-7 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7-8 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 3 English English English Parts and Features 1 2 6 3 7 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. Ice Cube Tray Adjustable Temperature Control Freezer Compartment Drip Tray 5. 6. 7. Full Width Reversible Refrigerator Shelf Dispense-A-CanTM Fixed Half-Width Door Shelf 4 English English English Installing Your Refrigerator Unpacking Your Refrigerator 1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the refrigerator accessories inside and outside. 2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before powering on the refrigerator. Proper Air Circulation · To assure your refrigerator works at the maximum efficiency it was designed for, you should install it in a location where there is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections. The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator: Sides...............3/4" (19mm) Top....................1" (25mm) Back..................1" (25mm) · Electrical Requirement · · Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the refrigerator. Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding in order to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in shock hazard. Use of Extension Cords · Avoid the use of an extension cord 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 3slot 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. Install Limitations · Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly insulated or heated e.g. garage etc. Your refrigerator was not designed to operate in temperature settings below 55° Fahrenheit. · Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source e.g. radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances etc. Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs located at the bottom. 5 English English Door Alignment English 1. Remove the top hinge cover using a flat head screw driver. Gently lift from the rear of the hinge and slide forward. 2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a phillips head screwdriver. 3. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and then tighten the screws. 4. Replace the top hinge cover by sliding the hinge cover from front and press gently on the rear of the hinge cover to lock. fig.1 Reversing the Door Swing 1. Remove the top hinge cover using a flat head screw driver. Gently lift from the rear of the hinge and slide forward. (see fig.1) 2. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws holding the top hinge in place. (see fig. 1) 3. Remove the top hinge and carefully lift off the door. 4. Remove the screw hole plug from the opposite side and insert the plug in the screw hole openings of the just removed screws. (see fig. 2) 5. Loosen the screws holding the lower hinge bracket and remove the hinge.(see fig. 3) 6. Remove the screws from the bottom of the front-left corner plate. 7. Align the holes in the lower hinge bracket to the corresponding holes in the opposite side of the cabinet bottom. Insert fig.2 and tighten the screws. (see fig. 3) 8. Align the bottom hole on the left side of the door with the pin of the lower hinge and slide into place. 9. Align the pin of the top hinge with top hole on the left side of the door and push into place. Replace the screws in the upper hinge bracket but do not tighten all the way. (see fig. 2) 6 English English English 10. Make sure the door closes easily but forms a tight seal. Adjust the door as needed. Once you are satisfied with the door alignment, completely tighten the upper door hinge screws. 11. Replace the top hinge cover by sliding the hinge cover from front and press gently on the rear of the hinge cover to lock. 12. If the door does not close properly, refer to the section titled "Door Alignment". fig. 3 lower hinge bracket screw holes Refrigerator Features and Uses General Features Adjustable Temperature Control Your refrigerator will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. The temperature control dial has 7 settings plus off. 1 is the warmest. 7 is the coldest. Turning the dial to "0" stops cooling in the refrigeration section. At first, set the dial to 4 and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs. Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in. 7 English English Interior Shelves To remove or replace a full-width slide-out shelf: (see fig. # 4) 1. Gently tilt the shelf up and slide forward until the shelf has been completely removed. 2. To replace the shelf, gently slide the shelf back. Reversing Interior Shelf: 1. When storing a 2-Liter bottle in the door, the shelf should be installed with the indent side facing out and on the left 2. When not storing a 2-liter bottle in the door, the shelf should be installed with the indent side facing in on the right side. English fig. 4 Dispense-A-CanTM The refrigerator has a convenient "Dispense-A-CanTM" storage compartment. Simply stack cans vertically, loading from the top and drawing them from the bottom. Defrosting Your Refrigerator · For maximum energy efficiency, defrost freezer section whenever frost accumulates to a thickness of 1/4" or more on freezer walls. Note that frost tends to accumulate more during the summer months. · To defrost, remove the food and ice cube tray from the freezer section. Make sure the drip tray is under the freezer fig. 5 section and turn off the thermostat. Defrosting may take a few hours. · While defrosting, water will accumulate in the drip tray. The drip tray may also need to be emptied during the defrost process. Do not leave unattended. (see Fig. 5) · After defrosting, empty and wipe down the drip tray, as well as the interior of the refrigerator. drip tray 8 English English English Food Storage Information Fresh Food · When storing fresh food, which is not prepackaged, be sure to wrap or store food in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwise noted. This will ensure proper shelf life and prevent the transfer of odors and tastes. · Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills. · Eggs should be stored in an upright position in their original carton to maximize shelf life. · Fruit should be washed and dried then stored in sealed plastic bags before storing in the refrigerator. · Vegetables with skins should be stored in plastic bags or containers. · Leafy vegetables should be washed and drained and then stored in plastic bags or containers. · Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the refrigeration. This will prevent unnecessary energy use. · Fresh seafood should be used the same day as purchased. · When storing meats in the fresh food section, keep in the original packaging or rewrap as necessary. Follow the suggestions below for safe storage: · Chicken · Ground Beef · Cold Cuts · Steaks/Roasts · Smoked/Cured Meats · All others 1-2 Days 1-2 Days 3-5 Days 3-5 Days 7-10 Days 1-2 Days Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear · Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils. · The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off. 9 English English English Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning Warning: Caution: To avoid electric shock always unplug your refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer's instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage. General: · Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your refrigerator. · Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth. · Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your refrigerator. Door Gaskets: · Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal. · Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal. Power Interruptions · Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled food in the refrigerator. Clean inside the refrigerator before reusing. Vacation and Moving Care · For long vacations or absences, empty food from refrigerator, move t ...