MKGNF 440 A+ EL - Fridge HISENSE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MKGNF 440 A+ EL HISENSE

Important safety instructions…………2 Installing your new appliance………...7 Description of the appliance………….9 Display controls……………………10 Using your appliance………………….12 Helpful hints and tips……………… 14 Cleaning and care……………………15 defrosting………………………………16 Troubleshooting………………………17 Disposal of the appliance……………19from children as there is risk of suffocation. If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent children playing from suffering an electric shock or from closing themselves inside it. If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child General safety This appliance is intended WARNING — to be used in and similar applications such as household -staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; -farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; -bed and breakfast type environments; -catering and similar non- retail applications WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. WARNING — If 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. WARNING — Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. WARNING — Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING — Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. WARNING — Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING — The refrigerant and insulation

2. Make sure that the power

plug is not or damaged. A or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can

plug of the appliance.

4. Do not pull the main

is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire. 6.You must not operate the The power cord must not crushed crushed access the main appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover. Electrical safety blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to flame. The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable. Refrigerant It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire, and/or electric shock. Caution:risk of fire If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged: -Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition. -Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated. 47.The fridge is only applied with power supply of single phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must employ a special power socket instead of common one with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with ground wire. Do not store flammable gass or liquids in the appliance,There is a risk of an explosion. Do not operate any electrical appliances inthe appliance(e.g.electric ice cream makers,mixers etc.). When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket,do not pull on the cable. Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance. Daily use Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture’s instructions. The appliances manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to.Refer to relrelevant instructions for storage. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freeze compartment as it creates pressure on the container,which may cause it to explode,resulting in damage to the appliance. Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment. Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight. Keep buring candles,lamps and other items with naked flames away from the appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire. The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in normal household as explained in this instruction booklet. 5For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual. Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In this case retain packing. It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the The appliance is heavy.Care should be taken when moving it. Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer comartment if your hands are damp/wet,as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. Never use the base, drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as supports. Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out. Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips. To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers. Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive cleansers. Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper. Installation Important! caution! Care and cleaning Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 6compressor. Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation. Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation. The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or cookers. Service Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by qualified electrician or competent person. This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used. 1)If the appliance is Frost Free. 2)If the appliance contains freezer compartment. Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance. Installing your new appliance Ventilation of appliance Before using the appliance for the first time, you should be informed of the following tips. In order to improve efficiency of the cooling system and save energy, it is necessary to maintain good ventilation around the appliance for the dissipation of heat. For this reason, sufficient clear space should be available around the refrigerator. Suggest :It is advisable for there to be at least 100mm of space from the back to the wall, at least 300mm from its top,at least 200mm from its side to the wall and a clear space in front to allow the doors to open 135°.As shown in following diagrams

+10°C to +32°C +16°C to +32°C +16°C to +38°C +16°C to +43°C Leveling of appliance For sufficient leveling and air circulating in the lower rear section of the appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted.

≤10mm To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the top backwards by about 10mm. Note: the climate class showed in the table below. This appliance performs well within It may not work properly if being left at a temperature above or below the indicated range for a long period. 790mm

135° Stand your appliance in a dry place to avoid high moisture. Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight， rain or frost. Stand the appliance away from heat sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.

You can adjust them manually by hand or by using a suitable spanner.

8Note: slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same. To get more space in the freezer, you can remove drawers (except lower freezer drawer) and twistable ice tray. Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may be Middle rack Upper freezer tray Decorative light Glass shelves Twistable ice tray FreezerLED light Middle freezer drawer Lower rack Rotary separator Fridge LED light Egg tray(located in the plastic bag) Lower freezer drawer Crisper cover Glass plates Fruit and vegetables crisper Adjustable bottom feet

Freezer My Fresh Choice(Two-star) FridgeDisplay controls 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 ,my fresh choice to -12 and the freezer to -18°C. 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 compartment 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 inside the appliance.

Use your appliance according to the following control regulations, your appliance has the corresponding functions and modes as the control panels showed in the pictures below. When the appliance is powered on for the first time, the backlighting of the icons on display panel starts working. If no buttons have been pressed and the doors are closed, the backlighting will turn off. Super cool Lock Artificial intelligence Energy Saving Holiday Super Freeze

Press "Fridge" button repeatedly to set your desired fridge temperature between 8 and 2 , the temperature will decrease 1 degrees with each press and the fridge temperature indicator will display corresponding value according to the following sequence. °C °C

4.Super Cool Super Cool can refrigerate the food quicker and, keep food fresh for a longer period

Press "My Fresh Choice" button to set the two-star compartment temperature between -5°C and -18°C to suit your desired temperature, and the two-star compartment temperature indicator will display corresponding value according to the following sequence. 10●

the fridge during this time. When the holiday function is on, you can switch it off by pressing any button of "Holiday", "Fridge" and "Super Cool” button. The fridge temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting. Do not store any food in Important! This feature also helps to keep 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 -25 Super freeze automatically switches off after 26 hours . When super freeze function is on you can switch off super freeze function by pressing "Super Freeze" or "Freezer" button and the freezer temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting.

Super cool automatically switches off after 6 hours and the refrigerator temperature setting displays 2°C. When super cool function is on you can switch it off by pressing “Super Cool” or “Fridge” button and the refrigerator temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting. Super Freeze can rapidly lower frozen temperature and freeze you food substantially faster than usual When the holiday function is activated,the temperature of the refrigerator is automatically switched to °C to minimise the energy consumption.

6.Artificial intelligence 7.Energy Saving When the function is activated,the temperature of the refrigerator is automatically switched to

When the function activated, the temperature of refrigerator is automatically switched to 6℃ and the temperature of freezer is automatically switched to -17℃. The temperature of the freezer is automatically switched to -18°C

You can select different modes by pressing the “Mode/Unlock”button. When certain mode is selected,wait for the corresponding icon flashing for 10 seconds.Buzzer will sound two times afterwards and the icon will be illuminated,which means the setting is completed. Each time you press "Mode / Unlock" button, the mode icon will be switched in the following order , Corresponding icon is illuminated. Press” Super Cool” button to activate this function. The super cool icon will be illuminated and the fridge temperature indicator will diaplay .2°C

5°C ,the temperature of freezer is automatically switched to -18°C

By pressing "Mode / Unlock" button 5s to switch the locked state, Unlocked or locked. 11Using your appliance You appliance has the accessories as the "Description of the showed in general, with this part instruction you can have the right way to use them. appliance” Door rack It is suitable for the storage of eggs, canned liquid, bottled drinks and packed food, etc. Do not place too many heavy things in the racks The middle door racks can be placed at different heights according to your appliance. Please take food out of the racks before lifting vertically to reposition.

Note:Shelf There are three glass shelves in refrigerator chamber. They can be adjusted to various heights as needed. There are egg trays in the rack.

Crisper cover It is for avoiding the vegetable losing moisture.You can adjust the humidity inside the crispers by using the sliding block.When you remove the shelves, gently pull them forward until the shelf comes clear of the shelf guides. When you return the shelves, make sure there is no obstacle behind and gently push the shelf back into the position.

All the door racks are completely removable for cleaning. Crispers The crisper, mounted on telescopic extension slides, is for storing vegetables and fruits.

automatically stop alarming 8 minutes later .To save energy, please avoid keeping the door open for a long time when using the appliance. The door alarm can be cleared by closing the door.10. Door alarmleaving any door open for over 2 minutes will activate a alarm and buzzer,and the will display “ ”.In case of door alarm, buzzer will beep 1 time per minute ,control panel and will 12freezer to make and store ice cubes.you should use it as follows freezer compartment. freezer compartment. Using your freezer drawer The freezer drawers are suitable for storage of foods required to be frozen, such as meat, ice cream and others. Caution! Ensure that bottles are not stored in the freezer as freezing may cause the bottle to break.

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. Place food properly so that air can circulate freely around it. Hints for refrigeration 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. Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.: They should be covered and may be placed on any shelf. Fruit and vegetables: They should be stored in the special drawer provided.

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. Ensure 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. Place the appliance in a well ventilated, humidity free, room. Please refer to Installing your new appliance chapter. If the diagram shows the correct combination 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 Do not place hot food directly into the

Cleaning and care Milk bottles: Should have a lid and be stored in the door racks. Hints 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. Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight, Do not allow fresh unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid temperature rise of the latter. Iced products，if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, will probably

cause frost burns to the skin. each frozen package in order to keep track of the storage time. Hints for the storage of frozen food Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer 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 prevent mould on the appliance. It is recommended to label and date Once defrosted，food will deteriorate

14Cleaning and care For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exterior 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 wiped 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 defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on 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 . R e m o v e e x i s t i n g f o o d a n d 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! remove fro s t 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. Don't use sharp objects to

2. Remove the power plug from 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. Replacing the LED light:

Warning: The LED light must not be

replaced by the user! If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. To replace the LED light, the below steps can be followed:

1. Unplug your appliance.

2. Remove light cover by pushing up

3. Hold the LED cover with one hand

and pull it with the other hand while pressing the connector latch.

4. Replace LED light and snap it

correctly in place. 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. Although this appliance automatically

4. Ensure that all the doors are

wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate. 15Defrosting Water contained in the food or getting into air inside the fridge by opening doors may form a layer of frost inside .It will weaken the refrigetation when the frost is thick. This appliance is frost-free refrigerator, Automatic defrost itself regularly, without manual defrost.Water from defrosting will be drained into an drip tray through a drain pipe,Then the water within the drip tray will be evaporated.

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. Replacing the LED light:

Warning: The LED light must not be

replaced by the user! If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. To replace the LED light, the below steps can be followed:

1. Unplug your appliance.

2. Remove light cover by pushing up

3. Hold the LED cover with one hand

and pull it with the other hand while pressing the connector latch.

4. Replace LED light and snap it

correctly in place. 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. Replacing the LED light:

Warning: The LED light must not be

replaced by the user! If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. To replace the LED light, the below steps can be followed:

1. Unplug your appliance.

2. Remove light cover by pushing up

3. Hold the LED cover with one hand

and pull it with the other hand while pressing the connector latch.

4. Replace LED light and snap it

correctly in place. 16Troubleshooting 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 according to this section before calling for service. Warning! have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the product. Don't try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you P roblem Check h h w ether t e power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly. Check t e f r t h use or ci cui of your power supply, replace if necessary. The a bien m t temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber t mpera ure t e to a colder level to solve this problem. I is nt ormal that the freezer is not operating during the autom cycl aatic defrost e, or for short time after the appliance i itched o o ects sw n t prot the compressor. The in erior a t m y need to be cleaned Some f ainers or rapp n ood, cont w i g cause odours. The nds sou below are quite normal: Com ressorp running noises. Air m vem no he al an motor n the freezer o ent ise from t sm l f i com t mpartment or o her co partments. Gurgling sound similar to water boiling. Popp noing ise during automatic defrosting. Clicking noise before the compressor starts. No se fr hei om t app anceli Other un usual noises are due to the a reasons below nd may need you to and t ke action check a : The net is cabi not level. The b ck a of appliance touches the wall. Bottles co ainers falle or nt n or rolling. The motor runs cont nuousli y I is or al to frequt n m ently hear the sound of the motor, it will need run or to m e when in following circumstances: Te e setting is set colder than necessary mperatur Lar antity of warm food has recently been stored within ge qu t e ah ppliance. The temperature outside the appliance is too high. Doors are kept open too long or too often. Af t hed ofter your installing the appliance or it has been swi c f for a long time. Possible cause & Solution

App correctly liance is not working Odours from he compartments

17A layer of frost occurs in the comp m t art en Check t at the air outl s ked d and ensur h et are not bloc by foo e food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient ven attil ion. Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the f ost please refer to cleanr , ing and care chapter. Temperature inside is too w m ar You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or t doors arhe e kept open by some obstacle; or the appliance is l th insuf e sides back d opocated wi ficient clearance at th , an t Temperature inside is too co ld I ease thncr e temperature by following the "Display controls” chapter. Doors can e c osed t b l easi yl Check het h r w her t e top of the ref igerator is tilted back by 10-15 t all w the doors to self close, or if something inside mm o o i t ng the rs preven i doors f om closing. Water drips on the floor The ter pan located wa ( at the rear bottom of the cabinet) may not b e properly leveled, or the draining spout （ located underne h t op o depoat he t f the compressor t） m not be ay properly pos itioned to direct water into this pan, or the water spout erat a a is blocked. You may need to pull the refrig or w y f om the al an anr w l to check the p d spout. The lig t is n or h ot w king The D light may be damage R er to replace LED l ght LE d. ef i s i cleaninn g and care chapter. The l system has disa du do contro bled the lights e to the or be ng kepi t open too long, close and reopens the door to reacti e the l ghtvat i s.

18Disposal of the appliance