Haier HRF-288K Series, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...imary features Inside front cover Diagram of parts 1 Safety precautions 2 4 Location 5 Preparation 6 Operation 7 Functions 8 12 Instructions for refrigerating storage Refrigerating storage compartment 13 Refrigerating storage precautions 14 Suggestions 15 Instructions for freezer zone 1 Freezor zone 1 compartment 16 Instructions for freezer zone 2 Freezing storage compartment 17 Freezing storage p...

Page 2: ...le to preserve fresh food nutrition Freezer zone 1 Defrosting is not required before service for the food stored in the 7o C freezer zone Fuzzy operation mode If this mode is set the appliance will adjust inside temperature automatically according to ambient temperature to optimize the storage condition Over temp alarm Enabling the user to identify abnormal performance of the appliance ...

Page 3: ...chased 10 11 12 Light Shelves Crisper Chiller zone 2o C 3o C zone Freezer zone 1 7o C Freezer zone 2 16o C 26o C Plug Low bottle holder cover Low bottle holder Small bottle holder cover Small bottle holder High bottle holder 1 10 11 12 Due to product moditication your purchased Haier refrigerator may have some difference with which shown in the manual We apologize here ...

Page 4: ...ectric cable when unplugging the refrigerator Ensure that the electric cable is not trapped by the refrigerator Do not step on the cable Avoid damage to the electric cable when moving the refrigerator Damaged electric cable When the electrical cable is damaged or worn turn off the refrigerator and consult to an authorized service agent for replacement Unplug the refrigerator for the following Clea...

Page 5: ...electrical plugs regulators or microwaves on top of the refrigerator Don t use electric appliances inside the refrigerator Don t place heavy or unstable articles or water containers on top of the refrigerator This refrigerator should be used for food storage It is not recommended to place microbiological or chemical materials which have special requirement in temperature setting M ou ss e S pr ay ...

Page 6: ...partment Unplug the refrigerator in the event of a power interruption or during cleaning Allow at least 5 minutes lapse before restarting the refrigerator Remove the refrigerator door and door gasket if the refrigerator is discarded to prevent accidental entering a child in the refrigerator Avoid prolonged contact with the surface in the freezer compartment when the refrigerator is operational esp...

Page 7: ... Location Space Min 10cm Min 10cm Min 10cm The refrigerator should be placed on a flat and solid surface If the refrigerator is to be leveled a flat strong and fire resistant material must be used The front foot of the refrigerator can be adjusted clockwise or anti clockwise to lift or lower the refrigerator if it is placed on an uneven surface Never place the refrigerator in an area with an ambie...

Page 8: ...king List are available Contact the local distributor if shortage is found Ensure that the refrigerator is properly located See section Location Time lapse before power supply Connect the refrigerator to power source at least 30 minutes after the refrigerator is sited and cleaned Clean the refrigerator before using See section Cleaning 6 ...

Page 9: ...rigerator with food Load the refrigerator with food when the set temperature of the refrigerator compartments is reached and the over temp alarm icon extinguishes Either of the following operation modes can be selected 1 Fuzzy operation mode If there is no requirement for a specific operation setting the fuzzy operation mode is recommended Hold the Fuzzy Operation Mode button pressed for 3 seconds...

Page 10: ...s under lock on mode Super freezing setting D Fuzzy operation setting Pressed for 3 seconds under lock on mode display screen off C D Lock on Lock off E Refrigerator average temperature display F Freezer zone 1 average temperature display G Freezer zone 2 average temperature display H Fuzzy operation mode icon I Super freezing mode icon J Lock on icon K Over temp and error alarm icon L Operation i...

Page 11: ...e operated under the lock off mode Icon J disappears Caution Functions Refrigerating temperature setting This section can be skipped if Manual Setting Mode is set If button A is pressed the refrigerating temperature can be reset and icon E of originally set refrigerator value blinks Every press of button A will result in an increase of the refrigerating temperature by 1 C between 2 C and 10 C 5 se...

Page 12: ...ly cease after the the super freezing mode can will automatically cease after the the super freezing mode can will automatically cease after the the super freezing mode can will automatically cease after the the super freezing mode can will automatically cease after the compressor has run some time compressor has run some time compressor has run some time compressor has run some time compressor ha...

Page 13: ...ar and refrigerating mode will be activated refrigerating mode will be activated refrigerating mode will be activated refrigerating mode will be activated refrigerating mode will be activated E A Freezer zone 1 On Off When lock on mode is set icon J appears Hold button B for 3 When lock on mode is set icon J appears Hold button B for 3 When lock on mode is set icon J appears Hold button B for 3 Wh...

Page 14: ...ed period technical assistance should be required from the authorized agent Error display K When problem occurs with any of the sensors icon E or F will display F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 or F6 whichever is defective although the operation of this appliance will continue Contact authorized service agent for technical assistance Power interruption memory Operating status of the refrigerator can be remembered i...

Page 15: ... seasoning Beverages and bottled food Pickled and canned food Wheaten food canned food milk and bean curd Cooked meat and sausages Fruit vegetables and salad Sliced raw fish beef or mutton for less than 3 days Lamp and replacement Lamp 220 240V 15W Lamp holder E14 lamps exceeding 15W must not be used When replacing the lamp Unplug the appliance To release the lampshade depress the clip at the back...

Page 16: ...d be stored with spaces in between for better storage results Never overload shelves as they may collapse under excessive loads Storage of sorted food Food to be stored should be sorted according to consumer requirements Food consumed daily should be placed in the most convenient area this will minimize opening periods for the door Refrigerating storage precautions Do not place food too close to t...

Page 17: ...n the cold compartment before serving as this will conserve energy Onions garlic ginger water chestnuts and other root vegetables should not be stored in the refrigerator as these foods are suitable for long term storage at normal temperatures Eggs should be stored vertically in the egg holder Vegetables and fruits should be stored on the upper areas in the refrigerator when ambient temperature is...

Page 18: ...vantages listed below can be achieved when the temperature of the zone is set between 3o C and 7o C Defrosting free Food in storage in this compartment can be prepared for cooking without manual or microwave defrosting Nutritional value preservation Nutritional values of food in storage in the chiller compartment can be better preserved Easy processing Meat in here can be easily cut Minced meat in...

Page 19: ...Food requiring long term storage can be stored in the frozen food compartment Attention should be paid to the storage information printed on the food packing Super freezing Select the quick freezing function before loading fresh food in the freezer compartment see section concerned The super freezing function is not required for food packages of less than 1kg or pre frozen food Suggested storage p...

Page 20: ...ight non poisonous and nontoxic Hot food should not be stored in the refrigerator until it has cooled down to room temperature Food cut into small portions will freeze faster and be easier to defrost and cook The recommended weight for each portion is less than 2 5kg Only remove the required amount of food from the refrigerator Defrosted food cannot be re stored in the freezer unless it has been c...

Page 21: ...he manufacturer can be used for defrosting Caution Water outlet Cleaning Pin Caution Defrosting freezer zone 1 and freezer zone 2 Manual defrosting is required for the freezer zone 1 and 2 After a period of operation a layer of frost will form on the evaporator in the freezer compartments Additional electricity will be consumed if this layer becomes too thick The defrosting process must be carried...

Page 22: ...r cleaning the refrigerator Use a dry cloth to clean the switch and the lamp The refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to prevent the formation of bad odors Always keep the door gasket clean Regularly clean the surfaces of the external shell to improve the heat elimination efficiency Caution Caution Dry water droplets on surfaces of the refrigerator with a piece of cloth Disconnect the power be...

Page 23: ...n the top of the refrigeration compartment Temperature in the refrigerator will rise because of power interruption or technical problems then the food storage period will be reduced and quality degraded Vacation Do not restart the refrigerator until a period of at least five minutes has elapsed Ceased operation If the refrigerator is to be ceased for an extended period unplug the refrigerator and ...

Page 24: ...ator and disconnect the power Wait until the frost inside melts clean and dry the compartment Leave the door open to prevent formation of bad odor Moving the refrigerator Unplug the refrigerator Remove all the food Secure the shelves in the cold storage compartment vegetable and fruit tray and drawers in the freezer with tape Tightly close and tape the door of the refrigerator Do not tilt the refr...

Page 25: ... compressor may produce a slight sound when the compressor starts or ceases operation The two sides the middle connection and rear panel of the refrigerator will be warm due to heat radiation of the appliance 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 Clatter 23 Cl...

Page 26: ...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 food in storage ambient temperature higher and the door more frequently opened Operation period of the compressor will be prolonged in summers as a result of higher ambient temperature Water droplets may occur on ou...

Page 27: ...ase determine the cause of the problem before making any repair The refrigerator does not operate Set temperature is not reached Lamp does not illuminate Power supply is not connected Checking if the power supply plug socket or fuse Voltage is low The bulb is bad Door is not properly closed or the door is opened for long period The area is poorly ventilated or two sides of the refrigerator are cov...

Page 28: ...eather Heavy moisture Prolonged operation period of the compressor Initial operation Large quantity of food loaded Hot weather Door not properly closed Improper setting of temperature see the section Operation Water spillage in refrigerator compartment Water drain is blocked Clear the path with the cleaning pin See section Defrosting Cleaning pin Automatic alteration on control panel Temperature d...