HC31TG42SV - Fridge HAIER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HC31TG42SV HAIER

WARNING: Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.

When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: NOTE: If the refrigerator/freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.

1) Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use

2) This refrigerator/freezer must be properly installed in accordance with

the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the installation section.

3) This refrigerator/freezer should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed

cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

4) Never unplug your refrigerator/freezer by pulling on the power cord.

Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

5) DANGER - Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do

not use Mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

6) If your old refrigerator/freezer is not being used, we recommend that

you remove the doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

7) WARNING: After your refrigerator/freezer 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) 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 offcolor 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 they’re eating quality as you can."

10) Unplug your refrigerator/freezer before cleaning or before making any

repairs. Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified technician perform service.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION - Risk of Fire or Explosion Dispose of property in accordance with Federal or Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerant used. 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. English Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service. Thank you for purchasing our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your appliance. Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on a label in back of the appliances. Model number Serial number Date of purchaseEnglish

English Parts And Features

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. CAUTION Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing. Flammable refrigerant used. Handle with care when moving refrigerator to avoid either damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak. Leveling Your Refrigerator

• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the front bottom 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 counterclockwise to raise your refrigerator or by turning them clockwise to lower your refrigerator. The refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs are extended. Proper Air Circulation

• To ensure 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....................2" (50mm) Back..................2" (50mm)

• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (120 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the refrigerator.

• Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting off the third grounding prong in order to accommodate a two prong outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in shock hazard.

• 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 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. DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD LONGER THAN 12 FT. 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. Door Alignment Freezer Door: (see fig. #1)

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

HAZARD6 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 0. 1 is the warmest. 7 is the coldest. Turning the dial to 0 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. (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.) Refrigerator Interior Shelves To remove or replace a full-width slide-out shelf: (see fig. # 2)

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. Using the Dispense-A-Can™

• Your refrigerator is equipped with the convenient “Dispense- A-Can™” compartment. Each compartment will hold up to six cans. Simply load the cans from the top. To dispense a can, simply draw one out from the bottom. It is that easy. Crisper

• Your refrigerator has a clear crisper. Grasp the top of the crisper and gently slide our. Push back to replace. fig. # 2 fig. # 37 English 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. DANGER - Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture refrigerant tubing. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use metal instruments to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

• To defrost freezer, remove food and ice cube tray from the freezer section. Turn temperature control dial to "0" position. Defrosting may take a few hours. To speed up defrost time, keep the door open and place a bowl of warm water in the freezer.

• During the defrost, water will accumulate. Use a towel to wipe off excess dripping water. Do not leave unattended.

• After defrosting, empty and wipe down the interior of the freezer. You may now reset your refrigerator to the desired temperature and return food.

• Your freezer has been equipped with an ice scraper for your convenience. Maintenance Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not puncture of refrigerant tubing. To be repaired only by trained authorized service personnel. Consult Repair Manual before attempting to service this product. All Safety Precautions Must be followed. Component parts shall be replaced with like components to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.English

• 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 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:

• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills.

• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the freezer. This will prevent unnecessary energy use.

• When storing meats, keep in the original packaging or rewrap as necessary.

• Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be in pack- ages, which do not allow the flow of air or moisture in, or out. Improper stor- age 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 foods.

• It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging. These are some suggestions for safe storage:

• TV Dinners 3 - 4 Months

• Fresh Shrimp, scallops, crawfish 3 - 6 Months

• Hamburger & stew meats 3 - 4 Months

• Ground Turkey, veal, pork 3 - 4 Months

• Chicken or turkey, whole 1 year For detailed storage chart visit FDA website: www.fda.gov10 English 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. Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning Cleaning and Maintenance

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, always unplug your

refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring 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 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 ensure a good seal. Light Bulb Replacement

1. Switch off power to refrigerator.

2. Gently pull out the clear cover

3. Replace with same type light bulb rated at 10 watts.

4 . Push the clear cover back 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 outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer and refrigerator. Clean refrigerator before reusing.

WARNING: IF OUTAGE IS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD, INSPECT

AND DISCARD SPOILED OR THAWED FOOD IN

FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN REFRIGERATOR

BEFORE REUSING.Refrigerator does not operate:

• Check if thermostat control is not in the “0” position.

• Check if refrigerator is plugged in.

• Check if there is power at the AC outlet, by checking the circuit breaker. Food temperature appears too warm:

• Frequent door openings.

• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach fresh food temperature.

• Check gaskets for proper seal.

• Adjust temperature control to colder setting. Food temperature is too cold:

• If 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 frequently 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.

English Troubleshooting Vacation and Moving Care

• For long vacations or absences, empty food from refrigerator and freezer, move the temperature DIAL 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.12 English Refrigerator door does not shut properly:

• Level the refrigerator.

• Re-align refrigerator door.

• Check for blockages, e.g. food containers, crisper cover,shelves, bins, etc. Popping or cracking sound when the compressor comes on:

• Check to ensure the refrigerator is level.

• The floor may be uneven or weak. The refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure the floor can adequately support the refrigerator. Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under part of the refrigerator.

• The refrigerator is touching the wall. re-level the refrigerator and move it from the wall. See the “Installing Your Refrigerator” section. Refrigerator light does not work

• Tighen bulb in socket.

• Replace burned out bulb.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 for labor (Carry-in Only) 12 months for parts (functional parts only) 5 years for sealed system The warranty commences on the date of item purchase. Customer shall provide Haier with proof of the date of purchase, brand, model and serial number for verification prior to any warranty service being provided. EXCEPTIONS: Commercial or Rental Use warranty 90 days for labor 90 days for parts No other warranty applies What is covered/Not covered?

1. The mechanical and electrical parts of the

appliance which serve the functional purpose of this appliance are covered for a period of 12 months. This includes all parts except finish and trim.

2. Manufacturing defects to the components of

the sealed system (e.g. hermetic compressor, condenser and evaporator) are covered for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. Any damages to such components caused by mechanical abuse, improper handling or shipping will not be covered.

3. The limited warranty does not cover any credit

or refund for any loss or injury caused by the product or defects to the product including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages. What will be done?

1. Any mechanical or electrical part that proves

to be defective in normal usage during the specified warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Haier’s discretion. If it is determined that repair is not appropriate or replacement part is unavailable for repair, Haier will exchange the product with a refurbished or new product the same or similar to the original at its discretion.

2. There will be no charge to the purchaser for

functional replacement parts and labor on any covered items during the initial 12-month period. Beyond this period, only components of the sealed system are covered, labor is not provided and must be paid for by the customer.

3. To have your product serviced, please contact

Haier customer service 1-877-337-3639.

THIS WARRANTY COVERS APPLIANCES

WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO AND CANADA. IT DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING: Damages from improper installation. Damages incurred during 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). Credit or Refund for products over 30 days past date of purchase Food loss for food spoiled as a direct result of mechanical failure of the product or of any delay in providing service, repair, replacement. This limited warranty doesn’t apply to refurbished product or unit purchased as/like new or second- hand. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU

OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED

OR 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 apply 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 Wayne, NJ 074701 Français

• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the front bottom 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 counterclockwise to raise your refrigerator or by turning them clockwise to lower your refrigerator. The refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs are extended. Circulation d’Air Adéquate