HVCT3L517FWKR - Refrigerator HOOVER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Refrigerator with Freezer
Brand	Hoover
Model	HVCT3L517FWKR
Climate Class	SN (10°C - 32°C), N (16°C - 32°C), ST (16°C - 38°C), T (16°C - 43°C)
Voltage	220-240 V AC / 50 Hz
Refrigerant	R600a (flammable)
Insulating Gas	Cyclopentane
Water Tank Capacity	2.0 L
Fridge Temperature Range	2°C to 8°C (including super cooling at 2°C for 24 hours)
Freezer Temperature (Recommended)	-18°C
Light Source	LED, energy efficiency class G, replaceable by professional
Door Reversible	Yes (user-reversible, instructions provided)
Water Dispenser	Yes, manual fill tank inside door
Control Panel	Electronic, with temperature adjustment and power button
Compartments	Fridge: glass shelves, crisper drawers, door balconies; Freezer: drawers
Adjustable Feet	Yes
Power Failure Memory	Yes, retains settings after power loss
Defrosting	Manual (recommended: do not use sharp objects or heaters)
Cleaning	Regular cleaning of surfaces and drainage system; do not use hot water on glass shelves
Safety Features	Child safety (age 8+ use), grounding pin, warning against flammable materials

Frequently Asked Questions - HVCT3L517FWKR HOOVER

How do I use the water dispenser?

Open the refrigerator door, remove the water tank from the door, open the filter cover, slowly fill with water (max 2.0 L), close the cover, replace the tank. Set the thermostat to the lowest mode or Fast Cool for one hour, then you can dispense cold water. After use, return to the original temperature setting.

Can I reverse the door opening direction?

Yes, the door is reversible. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the manual: unplug the refrigerator, remove hinges and door stoppers, install the hinge hole covers and left door stopper from the accessory bag. The process requires a screwdriver and careful handling.

How do I adjust the fridge temperature?

Press the right sensor button on the control panel to make the number flash. Each press changes the setting. After 5 seconds of no press, the temperature is confirmed. Settings range from super cooling (2°C for 24 hours) to 8°C. For ambient temperatures 25-35°C, use 2-3; 15-25°C use 4; 5-15°C use 6-8.

What should I do during a power failure?

Do not open the door. Frozen food will stay safe for the time indicated on the rating label (Temperature rise time). If the failure lasts longer, check the food and consume it immediately or cook and refreeze. The appliance has power-off memory, so settings are retained.

How do I clean the refrigerator?

Unplug the appliance. Clean surfaces with a soft damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use hot water on glass shelves (sudden temperature change may break them). Keep the door seal free of oil and grease. Clean the water tank and drainage system regularly.

How do I defrost the freezer?

Defrost manually when ice thickness reaches 3-5 mm. Remove food and unplug the appliance. Leave the door open to melt ice. Do not use sharp objects, hairdryers, or heaters. Clean and dry before switching on again.

How do I replace the LED light?

Unplug the power. Remove the top lamp cover with a screwdriver, remove the lampshade, and replace the LED light (12V/5W). The light source is energy class G and should be replaced by a professional if possible.

What safety precautions should I take?

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (flammable R600a). Keep ventilation openings clear. Do not store flammable propellants or explosives. Do not use electrical appliances inside. Supervise children (8+ years). Do not attempt to repair yourself; contact customer service.

How should I store food in the refrigerator?

Store raw meat and fish in sealed containers to avoid drips. Use door balconies for condiments, crisper drawers for fruits and vegetables (but not bananas, onions, potatoes, garlic). The freezer drawer is for long-term storage; bottom drawer for raw meat/poultry/fish, middle for vegetables, top tray for ice cream.

How do I level the refrigerator?

Use the adjustable feet at the bottom. Turn them to raise or lower the appliance until it is stable and level. This ensures proper door alignment and operation.

USER MANUAL HVCT3L517FWKR HOOVER

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully!

They contain important information on how to install, use, and maintain the appliance.

The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings.

Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.

- Do not connect the appliance to the electricity supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed. Keep children away from packaging and its parts.

• Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film!
• Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before switching on the

product, to allow compressor oil to settle if transported horizontally.

• Make sure there is no transport damage. - Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. - Maintain the ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, free of obstruction. - Never use water to wash the compressor position; wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly after cleaning to prevent rust. - Handle the appliance always with at least two persons because it is heavy.

• Install and level the appliance in an area suitable for its size and use. - Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If it does not, contact an electrician. - The appliance is operated by a 220-240 VAC/50 Hz power supply. Abnormal voltage fluctuation may cause the appliance to fail to start, or damage to the temperature control or compressor, or there may be an abnormal noise when operating. In such case, an automatic regulator shall be mounted.

- Only for UK: The appliance's power cable is fitted with a 3-cord (grounding) plug

that fits a standard 3-cord (grounded) socket. Never cut off or dismount the third pin (grounding). After the appliance is installed, the plug should be accessible.

- Make sure that the mains cable is not caught under the appliance during and after carrying/moving the appliance, to avoid the mains cable becoming cut or damaged. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

- Do not install the appliance in humid, oily, or dusty places, nor expose it to direct sunlight and to water.

- Do not install the appliance near heaters or inflammable materials.

- For appliances with a freezer compartment: if there is a power failure, do not open the lid. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than the hours indicated on the rating label (temperature rise time). If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and eaten immediately, or cooked and then refrozen.

- If you find that the lid of the appliance is difficult to open just after you have closed it, don't worry. This is due to the pressure difference, which will equalize and allow the lid to be opened normally after a few minutes.

- Do not store medicines, bacteria, or chemical agents in the appliance. This appliance is a household appliance; it is not recommended to store materials that require strict temperatures.

- Do not excessively pull or fold the power cord, or touch the plug with wet hands.

- Do not store products which contain flammable propellant (e.g., spray cans) or explosive substances in the

appliance. Risk of explosion!

- Do not place unstable articles (heavy objects, containers filled with water) on top of the refrigerator, to avoid personal injury caused by falling or electric shock caused by contact with water.

- Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

- Do not touch internal cooling elements, especially with wet hands, to avoid cracks or injuries.

- At risk here are children, people who have limited physical, mental, or sensory abilities, as well as people who have inadequate knowledge concerning safe operation of the appliance.

- Check that children and vulnerable people have understood the hazards. A person responsible for safety must supervise or instruct children and vulnerable people

who are using the appliance. Only children aged 8 years and above may use the appliance.

• Children should not play with the appliance.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.

- FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: do not store bottled or canned liquid (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may burst!

- FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment in your mouth. Risk of low-temperature burns!

- Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, plastic parts and the door seal will become porous.

- Before performing any operation, unplug the power cord from the power socket.

- Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

- Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the frost.

- Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other such electrical appliances for defrosting.

- It is recommended to keep the plug clean, any excessive dust residues on the plug can be the cause of fire.

- Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify the appliance by yourself. In case of repair, please always contact our customer service.

- Supervise children while the

appliance is being cleaned or maintained.

- Do not clean the cold glass shelves with hot water. Sudden temperature change may cause the glass to break.

- WARNING: The tubes of the refrigeration circuit convey a small quantity of an environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant (R600a) and insulating gas (cyclopentane). It does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or ignite.

- If the refrigerant

circuit should be damaged:

- Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.

- Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance.

- Thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes.

- Inform customer service.

- WARNING: Do not damage the plug and/or the power cord; this could cause electrical shocks or fires.

- WARNING: Do not use multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies. We do not recommend the use of

extension leads and multi-way adapters.

- Do not attempt to sit or stand on the top of the appliance. You could injure yourself or damage it. This appliance is not designed for stacking with any other ones.

- The product is designed and built for domestic household use only.

- Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements.

- Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant

increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

- Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.

- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

- Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

- Two-star frozen-food compartments (if they are present in the appliance) are suitable for storing

pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.

- One-, two- and three-star compartments, if present in the appliance, are not suitable for freezing fresh food.

- If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

• FOR Wine Coolers: this appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine.

- FOR a free standing appliance: this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

• FOR appliances without a 4-star compartment: this refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs.
• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
• Replaceable (LED only) light source by a professional.

No.	Description
1	Electronic control board
2	Glass shelf
3	Crisper Cover
4	Crisper
5	Freezer drawer
6	Adjustable feet
7	Door balcony

No.	Description
1	Electronic control board
2	Glass shelf
3	Crisper Cover
4	Crisper
5	Freezer drawer
6	Adjustable feet
7	Upper Door balcony
8	Water tank
9	Water dispenser main part
10	Lower balcony

FOOD STORAGE

Position different food in different compartments according to the table below.

FOR appliances without a 4-star compartment: this refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs.

FOR a free standing appliance: this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

FOR Wine Coolers: this appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine.

POSITIONING

Install the appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Extended temperate (SN): this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C. Temperate (N): this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.

Subtropical (ST): this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.

Tropical (T): this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.

Refrigerator compartment	Type of food
Door or balconies of fridge compartment	● Foods with natural preservatives, such as jams, juices, drinks, condiments. ● Do not store perishable foods
Crisper drawers (salad drawer)	● Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be placed separately in the crisper bin ● Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes, garlic in the refrigerator
Fridge shelf – middle	● Dairy products, eggs
Fridge shelf – top	● Foods that do not need to be cocked, such as ready-to-eat foods, deli meats, leftovers.
Freezer drawer(s)/tray	● Foods for long-term storage Bottom drawer for raw mee poultry, fish ● Middle drawer for frozen vegetables, chips. ● Top tray for ice cream, frozen fruit, frozen bake goods.

• For most food categories, the longest storage time in the fridge compartment is achieved with colder temperatures. Since some particular products (such as fresh fruits and vegetables) may be damaged with colder temperatures, it is suggested to keep them in the crisper drawers, whenever present. If not present, maintain an average setting of the thermostat.
• It is suggested to set the temperature at 4°C in the fridge compartment, and, if possible, at -18°C in the freezer compartment.
• For frozen food, refer to the storage time written on the food packaging. This storage time is achieved whenever the setting respects the reference temperatures of the compartment (one-star -6°C, two-star -12°C, three-star -18°C).

approximate fridge temperature.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

To contact technical assistance, visit the website: https://corporate.haier-europe.com/en/

Under the section "website", choose the brand of your product and your country. You will be redirected to the specific website where you can find the telephone number and form to contact technical assistance.

For further information about the product, please consult https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ or scan the QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance.

The above image is the control panel. Only the buttons on the left and right are functional to control the refrigerator. The left button is to switch on/off the refrigerator, while the right button is to adjust the temperature.

Press this button for 3 seconds to set the appliance on or off.

This product has a power-off or power failure memory function.

This button is used to adjust the temperature within the fridge. Press this sensor to make an adjustment; the number starts to flash. If the button is released, the number flashes, and after 5 seconds it stops flashing, and the temperature shift corresponding to the number is confirmed. Then, as many times as necessary, the desired level is selected. The setting range is from super cooling, 2°C, 3°C, 4°C, 6°C, 8°C, and it was present the

Start super cooling: when super cooling is selected, it means the refrigerator will work at 2°C for 24 hours. After that, the function will quit automatically, then back to the original temperature setting.

Position	Conditions
2&3	Summer or ambient temperatu between 25-35 °C
4	Spring, autumn or ambient temperature between 15-25 °C
6&8	Winter, or ambient temperature between 5-15 °C

Please note: Where possible, avoid having the temperature setting on super cooling or 2°C all of the time. This will help to alleviate strain on the compressor and refrigeration system.

Press the button for 15 seconds, the key flickers, then access to the laboratory adjustable state.

The lamp replacement operation instructions are as follows:

Replace the lights

(lamp parameter: 12V/5W)

1. Unplug the power plug. 2. Remove the top lamp cover with a screwdriver. 3. Remove the lampshade and replace. 4. Return the top hood in turn.

1. Make sure that the refrigerator is unplugged. Pry the hinge cover up and off, remove four screws that secure the upper hinge to the door and remove the hinge, then remove the fridge door.

1. Remove two screws that secure the center hinge.

1. Remove the screws that secure the lower hinge to the right side of the cabinet, then the hinge and adjustable feet.

1. Remove the right door stopper on the bottom of the fridge and freezer door, then get the left door stopper from the accessory bag, install it on the bottom left side of the fridge door and freezer door. Remove the pin shaft and install to the other side.

1. Remove the hinge hole cover from the side of the freezer door, then install to the left. Remove the center hinge screw cover of the left side of the cabinet, then install it to the right of the cabinet.

1. Install the bottom hinge to the side of the cabinet, then install two adjustable feet on the current position, then install the freezer door.

1. Install the center hinge to the side, then install the fridge door at the same time.

1. Remove the left hinge hole cover to the right side, then install the upper hinge and hinge cover on the left side of the cabinet.

Tips for the Water Dispenser

The refrigerator includes a water dispenser that makes it easier to fill your cup with water and have access to cold water almost immediately. The water dispenser includes a tank of 2.0 liters of water that has to be filled. To use the water dispenser, follow the instructions below:

• Open the refrigerator door to take out the water tank from the door.
• Open the filter cover of the water tank, slowly fill the water tank to prevent spills until the tank is filled. Then close the filler cover of

the water tank. Then put the tank back in its original place. See the picture below.

Once the water tank is full, set the thermostat to the lowest mode or the

Fast Cool mode, and one hour later you can dispense water for drinking.

See the image below. Please restore the original temperature setting after use.