Haier HRF-349NAA manual

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    (1) Four temperature zones Four temperature zones for satisfaction of varied storage needs (2) 0°C zone T emperature ranges between -2°C and +3°C for storage of fresh and uncooked food with an ideal outcome of nutrient contents preservation. (3) -7°C storage Food stored in the wide-temp zone (-7°C) requires no preservice defrosting and additio[...]

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    Technical data in this manual may vary from that of the refrigerator you have just purchased due to technical improvement. Parts and features Lights Food shelf Crisper 0°C zone Wide temp drawer Freezer drawer Power plug Bottle holder cover Short bottle holder Small bottle holder cover Small bottle holder Vegetable basket Deodorizer Large bottle ho[...]

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    Safety precautions This refrigerator requires a 220-240V /50Hz supply Failure in operation and damage to the control panel, thermostat or the compressor will occur if voltage is outside the range 187-242V unless a regulator with a capacity of over 750W or higher is installed. A separate earthed socket is required. Care for external cable * Hold the[...]

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    Never store inflammable, explosive or corrosive materials in the appliance. This appliance should only be used for household purpose and cannot be used for storage of blood, pharmaceuticals and microbiological products. Do not install the appliance near gasoline or other inflammable articles. Don't place electrical plugs, regulators or microwa[...]

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    Remove the appliance door and door seal if the appliance is discarded to prevent accidental entrapment in the appliance. Do not touch inside surface of freezer compartment in operation, especially with wet hands as hands may freeze onto the surface. Do not spray or splash the appliance when cleaning the appliance, nor place the appliance in a damp [...]

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    Location The appliance should be placed on a flat and solid surface. If the appliance is placed on a plinth, flat, strong and fire-resistant materials must be used. The front black foot of the appliance can be adjusted clockwise or anti-clockwise to lift or lower the appliance if it is placed on an uneven surface. Adjustable Foot The appliance shal[...]

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    Preparation Unpacking Remove all packing materials. Check attached accessories and materials. Check if all accessories specified in the Packing List are available. Contact the local distributor if shortage is found. Ensure that the appliance is properly located. (See section “Location”) Clean the appliance before using. (See section “Cleaning[...]

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    Operation Connection to power supply When the appliance is connected to a power supply, the Fuzzy mode is set, icon of the mode goes on, and temperature in wide temp and freezer zones are displayed, default time is 12:00 and icon of freezer coruscates. Setting of operation mode Either of the following operation modes can be selected. (1) Fuzzy mode[...]

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    Functions A. Refrigerator/(pressed for 3 seconds in lock-on mode) Refrigerator ON/OFF B. Wide temp zone / (pressed for 3 seconds in lock-on mode) wide temp zone ON/OFF/ pressed for 3 seconds, 007 super freeze mode ON/OFF C. Freezer / (pressed for 3 seconds in lock-on mode) super freeze D. Fuzzy mode / (pressed for 3 seconds in lock-on mode) holiday[...]

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    Caution The following functions 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be operated under Lock-off mode. (icon K disappears) Fuzzy mode (This section can be skipped if Manual Mode is set.) * This mode is designed to ensure normal operation of the appliance under variable ambient temperature. * T emperature in refrigerator is automatically adjusted according to variation[...]

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    Wide temp zone adjusting The wide temp zone can be adjusted between -3°C and -18°C. If button B is pressed, icon F of current temperature will blink. Every press of button B will result in decrease of current temperature by 1 degree until -18°C. The cycle starts from -3°C. 5 seconds later after the latest press of any button, the indication of [...]

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    In lock-on mode (icon K appears), hold button C pressed for 3 seconds, then the super freeze mode can be set and icon I appears. The super freeze mode can be inactivated manually by holding button C pressed for 3 seconds in lock-on mode, then icon I disappears. This mode will cease automatically when preset operating period of the compressor finish[...]

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    Wide temp zone ON/OFF In lock-on mode (icon K appears), hold button B pressed for 3 seconds, icon F disappears and wide temp zone ceases operation. If button B is again held pressed for 3 seconds in lock-on mode, icon F will appear and operation of wide temp zone will be resumed. Time setup When lock-on mode is set (icon K appears), hold button B a[...]

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    Caution: In fuzzy or super freeze mode, the holiday mode cannot be activated. Over temperature alarm If appliance door is not properly closed or a large quantity of hot food is loaded, temperature in appliance may exceed the set point, icon G will coruscate. Contact authorized after-sales agent if icon G keeps coruscating a while later. Power inter[...]

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    The refrigerator is for short-term food storage of daily consumption. Although the temperature in most areas in the refrigeration compartment can be regulated between 2°C and 10°C, extended periods of food storage is not recommended. Refrigerator should only be used for short- term storage. Storage areas As cold air circulates inside the refriger[...]

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    How to use vegetable basket * The vegetable basket is designed for holding Chinese onion, garlic bolt, turnip, carrot and asparagus. * Over the baffle, cans, seasoning, beverage and small bottles can be stored. * Remove the baffle if Chinese onions or garlic bolts or alike are to be placed. (As shown in the figure) * Keep the baffle slightly tilted[...]

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    Ripe squash, melon, pawpaw, bananas and pineapples should not be stored in the refrigerator. Freezing will accelerate the ripening process. Leaves of carrots or turnips should be removed before storage. Eggs should be stored vertically in the egg holder. Frozen food can be placed in the cold compartment before serving, as this will conserve energy.[...]

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    The appliance has a wide temp zone (-3°C~-18°C). When temperature is set at -18°C, the zone can be used as freezer compartment. When temperature is set between -3°C and -7°C, the zone has the following advantages: * Defrosting free: Food in storage in the wide temp zone can be prepared for cooking without manual or microwave defrosting * Nutri[...]

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    Long-term storage of food As the freezer storage temperature is very low, fresh food can be stored in the freezer compartment for a long time. Food requiring long-term storage can be stored in the freezer. Follow the instructions on the package for storage period. Attention should be paid to the storage information printed on the food packing. Food[...]

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    Do not load excessive quantity of fresh food in the freezer compartment. Quantity of the food in storage shall comply with the cooling capacity of the appliance. Hot food should not be stored in the freezer until it has cooled down to room temperature. Food cut into small portions will freeze faster and be easier to defrost and cook. The recommende[...]

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    Refrigerator defrosting The refrigerator is designed for automatic defrosting. Frost formed on the back wall will melt and flow via the drainpipe to the evaporating recipient over the compressor on the back of the refrigerator, where the heat generated by the compressor will evaporate the water. It is normal for frost and water droplets to form on [...]

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    The appliance should be cleaned regularly to prevent the unwanted odor. * Disconnect the power before cleaning the appliance. * Clean the appliance with a soft cloth or sponge with mild detergent. Caution: Do not use excessive amounts of water for cleaning the appliance. Use a dry cloth to clean the switch and the lamp. * Dry water droplets on surf[...]

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    Power interruption Even in summer , food can be stored in the appliance for a few hours after a power interruption. * Don't put additional food into the appliance during a power interruption and try to open the door as less frequently as possible. * If prior notice of a power interruption is given, make some ice and put it in a container in th[...]

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    During Vacations * Remove the vulnerable food from appliance if the vacation is short. Remove all the food in the refrigerator, set up the Holiday mode and close the doors of the appliance. * If the vacation is long, take out the food from the appliance and disconnect the power. Wait until the frost inside melts, clean and dry the compartment. Leav[...]

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    Troubleshooting Click A slight sound may be heard when the appliance is first started due to the operation of the compressor and motor. The sound will be lower and lower gradually a short period later. Temperature of the appliance and compressor will rise and the compressor will run for comparatively longer periods when the appliance is first start[...]

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    Energy efficiency specified in the technical parameters complies with government standards and is measured under the following conditions: ambient temperature 25°C, refrigerator compartment temperature 5°C, freezer compartment temperature -18°C and 24h continuous operation with doors closed. Actual power consumption may exceed this value if more[...]

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    After-sales service In the event that the appliance does not work properly, please check out and solve problems according to the following methods. If problems persist, contact the after-sales service center. Information of model, accessory list and serial number of the appliance is required. (See the rating plate on the back of the appliance.) Ple[...]

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    Please determine the cause of the problem before making any repair. Button inactive * Disconnection of power supply * Wrong button is pressed. (see the section “Functions”) Automatic alteration of temperature display * Refrigerator temperature display change: normal * In fuzzy mode: it is due to appliance's automatic temperature readjustme[...]