Hitachi R-H241PRU0, Instruction Manual

Warning and Caution for Safety

The following warnings and cautions are categorized by the level of 

possible harm or damage that may occur from ignoring directions.

This symbols are shown as below clearly showing 

The symbol column below states 

The symbols below are examples.

This symbols is an alert mark.

This symbols indicates “prohibited”.

This symbols indicates “necessary”.

This pictograph indicates “There is a 

high possibillity of serious injury or 

death, if ignored”.

This pictograph indicates “There is a 

high possibillity of sinjury or damage

to property, if ignored”

  To avoid harm to the user, other persons or damage to property, please read and follow the warnings and cautions below and those given throughout this manual. 

Ground this refrigerator to prevent electric shock and noise 

interference. Always ground this refrigerator and install earth

leakage circuit breaker when using it in please with high humidity or

moisture. (Please consult with a retailer or Hitachi Service Center.)

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the cord running down.

Connection of the power plug with the cord

running up could apply stress on the cord

and cause electrical short or overheat, which

Incomplete connection of the power plug could

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly

Clean the dust on the power plug frequently with dry cloth.

Unplug the power plug and wipe it with dry cloth.

An insulation failure due to moisture or when dust

Do not connect the wall outlet whose

power capacity is less than the

refrigerator's. Also, do not use power

sources that are not a rated voltage.

If a power source is shared with other appliances

using double or multipoint adapters, the adapter

Do not use a damaged or loose power plug 

Be sure to unplug the power plug before

maintaining the refrigerator.

Be sure to hold the power plug to unplug.

Do not cut, bend, fold the power cord

Do not insert or remove the power plug

with wet hands.

Do not install the refrigerator in a place where it

may come in contact with water.

Do not install the refrigerator in a place exposed to rain.

This may impair electricity insulation and

Rated

Voltage

Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets

or portable  power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Ether, liquid propane gas, solvent, aerosol cans, etc.

which is volatile cannot be stored in this refrigerator.

Do not store anything that are generate

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the

refrigerator by yourself.

Please consult with a retailer or

Hitachi Service Center if any repair is required.

Do not splash water on or inside the refrigerator.

This may impair electricity insulation causing

This may also cause gas leakage because

of pipe rust.

Do not put water containers or foreign articles

on the top of the refrigerator.

Opening and closing doors etc. may cause

the articles on the top of the refrigerator to

fall down, resulting in injury.

Do not hang on the doors or step up on the

various compartments. 

Injury may be caused by the refrigerator

tipping over or hands getting caught in door. 

Do not enter in the refrigerator.

electric shock.

When positioning the appliance, ensure

the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

Do not use electrical appliances inside the food

storage compartments of the appliance, unless they

are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

Medicines, chemicals, research and

experimental substances should not be

stored in the refrigerator.

Substances that require precise conditions

for storage cannot be stored in a domestic refrigerator. 

t

the significance of directions.

This refrigerator use flammable refrigerants.

the precautions on flammable refrigerants.

This symbol denotes the pre

cautions on flammable 

refrigerators.

When you ins all ... To avoid fire, electric shock, and injury.

Power Cord and Power Plug ... To avoid fire, electric shock.

or power outlet. This may cause fire or

to avoid fire and electric shock.

Connect the power plug firmly to a power outlet with

could result in electrical shock or fire.

result in electrical shock or fire due to heat.

qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

collects on the power plug may cause fire.

During daily use ... To avoid fire, electric shock. 

electric shock or fire.

heat or fire spark inside the refrigerator.