WHEN REQUESTING SERVICE
4.
The refrigerator sounds noisy.
•
Check for weak floor.
•
Make sure the refrigerator is installed firmly.
•
Make sure the back of the refrigerator does not touch the
wall
•
Check the fuse box for blown fuse or tripped circuit
breaker.
Before you call for service, check the following item.
1.
The refrigerator does not run.
•
Check the power supply at the wall outlet.
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Make sure the supply cord is plugged firmly.
2.
Food temperature is too warm.
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Check the temperature control dial setting see page 3-4
Check spaces among the foodstuffs. Overcrowded
shelves prevent good air circulation.
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Make sure the refrigerator is not in direct sunlight.
Check the spacing at the top, sides and rear of the
refrigerator See in “INSTALLATION” on page 3
•
Check the door opening,-too-frequent and too-long.
3.
Food in the fresh food compartment freezes.
•
Check the temperature control dial setting of fresh food
Compartment. See page 4
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Make sure food storage is proper.
5.
Moisture condenses on the exterior of the cabinet:
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When humidity is too high, the cabinet is liable to sweat.
This is the same phenomenon as condensing on a glass of
iced tea on a hot summer day.
If moisture does not disappear, wipe the cabinet with a
cloth.
6. Moisture condenses in the refrigerator.
•
Have the door been opened often?
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Is it very humid?
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Some moisture is normal on humid day.
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In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator
when door is opened.
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The moisture will disappear after running refrigerator for
a few hours with door closed.
•
If moisture does not disappears wipe them with a cloth.
THESE ARE NOT DEFECTIVE
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When the refrigerating unit stops, the flow of the refrigerant may make a sound.
This is the sound of the refrigerant flowing in the refrigerating unit.
•
The mullion bar between the fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment is warmed by hot gas pipe. It will
sometimes feel warm. But do not worry about stored food such as eggs.
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Refrigerator has a heater for defrosting and so, should the defrosted thermostat have a trouble, the inside temperature may
become higher than the ambient temperature. At that time, unplug the refrigerator before contact the store.
WARNING
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Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are the type
recommended by manufacturer.
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Keep ventilation opening, in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure, clear of obstruction.
•
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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This refrigerator (this food freezer) shall be protected against indirect contact. Please consult the instructions for use.
LAMP REPLACEMENT
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When replacing the lamp bulb, unplug the refrigerator first to
prevent electric shock.
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Remove “LAMP COVER” .
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Turn lamp bulb counter-clockwise to remove it, and replace
with new lamp bulb by turn it clockwise, please contact
Hitachi Shop or Hitachi Service Center for electrical rated of
lamp.
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
HITACHI AUSTRALIA LTD.
TEL NO: 02-988-4100
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS
ASIA(S) PTE.,LTD.
TEL NO: 62787177
HITACHI ELECTRIC SERVICE CO.,
(HONG KONG)LTD.
TEL NO: 27530656
HITACHI SALES (MALAYSIA) SDN.,BHD. TEL NO: 03-79573455
TELEPHONE NUMBER SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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