HRF12WND - Fridge HAIER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HRF12WND HAIER

English SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read all of the 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) 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 certifie 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 and leave the shelves in place. 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 of-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."

10) This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in in an enclosed

cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

11) Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

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. As per UL 250 Standards Thank you for using our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your refrigerator. Model number Serial number Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on à label in back of the refrigerator. Date of purchase Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.

6. Clear Glass Crisper Cover

Freezer Shelf Gallon Storage Compartment "Dispense-A-Can"T" Storage 1/2 Widih Shelf Storage Compartment . Half-Widih Shelf, 2 Liter Bottle Storage Compartment Crisper Humidity Control . Air Flow Control . Condiments Storage Shelf {on HRF12 only] 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 an outside. Slide out and remove plastic or foam guard used to secure the compressor from shipping damage due to vibration and shock.

2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed

materials before powering on the refrigerator. Adjusting Your Refrigerator leveling Your Refrigerator: + Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the front corners of your refrigerator. After properly placing your refrigerator in its final position, you can level your refrigerator. + Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to raise your refrigerator or by turning them counterclockwise to lower your refrigerator. The refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs are raised. Proper Air Circulation + To ensure that 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)

English 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. Installation 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 on the front bottom corners of the refrigerator.

English Door Alignment Freezer Door: (see fig. # 1]

1. Remove hinge cover screw.

4. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and then tighten the screws.

Phillips head screwdriver.

2. Adjust the door, or put a spacer in between and

then tighten the screws. bottom hinge pad lower bracket fig. # 2 or lower pivot pin 7 © lower pivot pin hole

English Reversing the Door Swing Left/right door opening method: This product allows you to reverse the door opening from left to right and back. You can select your preference of door opening by following the procedure to make the change. Dismantling: (see fig. # 1 and fig. # 3)

1. Affix refrigerator and freezer door by sticking adhesive tape on both

sides to hold doors in place.

2. As shown in fig. 1, dismantle the hinge box cover on the upper part

of freezer door with a Phillips head screwdriver. Then remove the three screws from the hinge. Take out the hinge by pulling it vertically, and keep it in a safe place.

3. Remove the adhesive tape on freezer door, lift and take the door down,

and carefully put it aside.

4. Dismantle two screws of the central hinge, lift and take down the central

hinge, and keep them in a safe place. (see fig # 3]

5. Remove the adhesive tape on refrigerator door, lift and take down

refrigerator door, and carefully put it aside.

6. Remove the door stoppers from the freezer and refrigerator doors and

install them on the opposite side of the door. (Not on all Models) screw holes stop of freezer door (Not on all Models) fig. #3 2 middle pivot pin

middle bracket {central hinge bracket) Stop of refrigerator door [Not on all Models)

English Reinstallation: (see fig. # 4 and fig. # 5]

1. Remove the lower pivot pin from the bracket of the lower

hinge by turning counter clockwise. Move the pin to the opposite hole and tighten.

2. Loosen the screws holding the lower hinge bracket

and remove the hinge. ] bottom hinge pad 1 Le bracket fig. # 4 | gp lower pivot pin

3. Align the holes in the lower hinge bracket to the

corresponding holes in the opposite side of the cabinet. Insert and tighten the screws.

4. To install refrigerator door: make the left bottom hole of the

refrigerator compartment door fall over the lower hinge axle, move door forward to make it straight and in alignment with central hinge. Install the central hinge again, turn the hinge axle until it completely enters the door body, then fix it with screws. NS ower pivot pin hole screw holes stop of freezer door. {Not on all Models) fig. # 5 middle pivot pin middle bracket stop of refrigerator door (central hinge bracket) {Not on all Models) =

5. To install freezer door: make the left bottom hole of freezer door fall

over the central hinge axle; raise upper hinge, so that hinge axle can be installed in the upper hole of the upper part of the freezer door; adjust door to make it straight and level.

7. Replace the hinge cover as shown in Fig. 1.

English Refrigerator Features And Use General Features Adjustable temperature dial: 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 OFF stops cooling in both the refrigeration and freezer sections. At first, set the dial to 4 and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs. To adjust the temperature range in the cold setting, turn the temperature dial in a clockwise direction. For normal operating conditions, keep the dial halfway between cold and coldest. For your convenience, the factory presets the control at normal operating conditions. (Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the uni Refrigerator Interior Shelves (Shelves May vary by Model) Refrigerator Section Interior Light: Your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic interior light in the fresh food section for you to easily locate your food. Your freezer compartment is equipped with adjustable airflow control. For your convenience, airflow is preset by the factory to the normal setting. There is also an option to adjust the settings, either to low freezer or to high freeze. Your refrigerator may be equipped with slide control to raise or lower the humidity levels or your crispers. This feature will increase the storage life of your fruits and vegetables. Simply adjust the controls to the appropriate setting for setting for items you are storing in the crispers. Low settings allow moist air to exit the crisper, for optimum storage of fruit and/or vegetables that have skins. High settings retains moist air in the crisper, for optimum storage of fresh vegetables. j CCCLCCECECECE The refrigerator shelves of your refrigerator were designed with you in mind. Their varied adjustability allows you to satisfy your personal storage needs. To remove or adjust a full-width slide-out shelf: (see fig. # 6)

1. Genitly tilt the shelf up and slide forward until the shelf has been

2. To replace the shelf, select the desired setting and gently slide the

shelf back until it rests in the locking position. fig. # 6

English Crisper and Crisper Cover To remove and install the crisper: (see fig. # 7)

1. Grip the crisper firmly and slide out completely.

2. Replace the crisper by placing the crisper properly in position and

genily sliding it back into place. fig. #7 Removing or replacing the crisper cover: (see fig. # 8)

1. Carefully grasp the crisper cover and slide out to remove.

2. To replace, slide the rear of the crisper cover into the right and left slots

above the crisper area and gently slide back into place.

English Food Storage Information Fresh Food + When storing fresh food that 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 dried, then stored in plastic bags or containers. + Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the refrigerator. 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 1-2 Days + Ground Beef 1-2 Days + Cold Cuts 3-5 Days + Steaks/Roasts 3-5 Days + Smoked/Cured Meats 7-10 Days + All others 1-2 Days If longer periods of storage are required, store immediately in the freezer section.

Frozen Food + Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be in packages that do not allow the flow of air or moisture in or out. Improper storage will result in odor and taste transfer and will result in the drying out of the improperly packaged food. + Follow package or container instructions for proper storage. + Packaging Recommendations: Plastic containers with air tight lids Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic wrap made from saran film Self-sealing plastic bags + Do not refreeze defrosted/thawed food. + Itis recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging. Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear + The fan circulating air inside the interior of your unit to maintain the temperature you have selected. + 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.

English Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning Cleaning and Maintenance

Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your

refrigerator before cleaning. lgnoring this warning may result in death or injury. Caution: 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 generdl instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to ensure a proper seal. « Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and ensure a good seal. Refrigerators: HRFOBWNDWW/HRF 1 OWNDWW/HRF12WNDWW We recommend that you clean the rear of the refrigerator at least twice a year. Some operating environments may require more frequent cleaning. + Slowly pull the refrigerator straight out away from the wall. Note: Do not move the refrigerator sideways as this may cause damage to the floor covering of your refrigerator. + Unplug the refrigerator. + Use a vacuum or a brush to clean coils. + When cleaning has been completed, plug the cord back into the outlet and slide the refrigerator straight back to its original position. Note: When pushing it back, be sure not to roll over the power cord.

English Light Bulb Replacement

1. Switch off power to refrigerator.

2. Remove the highest shelf.

3. Allow light bulb to cool before removing.

4. Pinch the plastic cover between fingers and

thumb and gently pull to the left. . Remove the bulb by screwing it counter-clockwise. . Always replace with appliance-type light bulb rated at 15 watts or lesser wattage.

7. Do not exceed the 15 watts rating at any time.

8. To replace cover, insert rear clips in first and gently push front

clip in until the cover snaps into place.

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 ouilet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer and rehigerator Clean refrigerator before reusing. Vacation and Moving Care + For long vacations or absences, empty food from refrigerator and freezer, move the temperature to the OFF position and clean the refrigerator and door gaskets according to "General cleaning" section. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside. When moving always move the refrigerator vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to the sealed system could occur.

English Troubleshooting Refrigerator Does Not Operate + Check if thermostat control is not in the “OFF” position. + Check if refrigerator is plugged in. + Check if there is power at the AC ouilet, by checking the circuit breaker. Food temperature appears too warm + Frequent door openings. + Allow time for recently added warm food to reach fresh food or freezer temperature. + Check gaskets for proper seal. + Adjust temperature control to colder setting. Food temperature is too cold + [temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust. Refrigerator runs too frequently + This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days. « Doors may have been opened frequenily or for an extended period of time. « Check gasket for proper seal. « Check to see if doors are completely closed.

Moisture build-up on interior or exterior of the refrigerator: + This is normal during high humidity periods. + Prolonged or frequent door openings. + Check door gaskets for proper seal. Refrigerator has an odor: + Interior needs cleaning. + Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors. Refrigerator light does not work: « Check power supply. + Tighten bulb in socket.

• Replace burned-out bulb. Refrigerator/Freezer door does not shut properly: + Level the refrigerator. + Redlign refrigerator/freezer door. « Check for blockages e.g. food containers, crisper cover, shelves, bins etc.

English Limited Warranty What is covered and for how long? This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials for a period of: 12 months labor (In-Home Service) 12 months parts 5 years sealed system The warranty commences on the date the item was purchased and the original purchase receipt must be presented to the authorized service center before warranty repairs are rendered. EXCEPTIONS: Commercial or Rental Use warranty 90 days labor (carry-in only) 90 days parts No other warranty applies What is covered. . The mechanical and electrical parts, which serve as a functional, purpose of this appliance for a Oricd of 12 months. This includes al parts except finish, and trim.

. The components of the sealed system e.g. hermetic compressor, condenser and evaporator from manufacturing defects for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. Any damages to such components caused by mechanical ghuse or im proper jan ing or shipping will not be covered. What will be done?

1. We will repair or replace, at our

discretion any mechanical or electrical part which proves to be defective in normal usage during the warranty period so specified.

. There will be no charge to the purchaser for parts and labor on any covered items during the initial 12 month period. Beyond this period only parts are covered in the remaining warranty. Labor is not provided and must be paid by the customer.

3. Contact your nearest authorized

service center. For the name of the nearest service center please call 1-877-337-3639.

THIS WARRANTY COVERS

APPLIANCES WITHIN THE

CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO AND CANADA.

THE FOLLOWING: Damages from improper installation. Damages in shipping. Defects other than manufacturing. Damage from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance or incorrect current or voltage. Damage from other than household use. Damage from service by other than an authorized dealer or service center. Decorative trims or replaceable light bulbs. Transportation and shipping. Labor (after the initial 12 months).

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN

EXPRESSED ©R, INCLUDING THE

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE The remedy provided in this warranty is exclusive and is granted in lieu of all other remedies. This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not appY to you. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary, from state to state. Haier America New York, NY 10018