Hitachi R-S32KPH, Instruction Manual

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Wiping off smudges immediately is highly recommended. It is also recommended to

clean the areas of the refrigerator which is not clearly in view once a year.

Use soft cloth with lukewarm water to wipe off smudges. If it is difficult to remove

smudges, use diluted, ph-balanced washing liquid.

Neatly clean the door gasket, because it gets dirty easily.

1. Unplug the refrigerator.

2. Take out all the food.

3. Wipe the refrigerator clean.

4. If any droplets remain on the surface of the parts, wipe them.

5. Return all parts to their original locations.

6. Check and clean the power plug, cord and outlet.

7. Plug the power cord into the outlet.

Even if the power plug is plugged in immediately after being unplugged, the compressor will not run for 10 minutes. However,

if the inside is not cold, it will start running in approximately 30 seconds.

Notice

Cleaning (Clean the refrigerator once a month)

Care and Maintenance

1. Do not splash water to the doors and refrigerator body.

3. If the cooking oil smears on the refrigerator, please wipe if off

    immediately. The plastic parts might be cracked.

2. Do not use following : Polishing powder,

    soap powder, oil, boiling water, brush,

    acid, benzene, thinner, alcohol and

    alkaline detergent, etc.

It may cause electric shock or a fire.

It may cause damaged door surface.

It may cause cracked plastic parts.

It may cause refrigerant leakage because of tube rust.

It may result in rusty door surface.

Do not do the following, since parts and paint may be damaged.

Caution

Before you call for service, please check the following items:

Troubleshooting

The inside is smelling.

Dew appears Outside

Dew appears Inside

● When the ambient humidity is too high, the door 

check the details below.

● Is the door closed firmly?

or opened for a long time?

● Is it too humid outside?

● Is the temperature set to “Max?

nearby the cold air vent? It will be frozen if it is

is placed nearby the cold air vent.

● Has anything hot been placed in the refrigerator?

● Is the door opened and closed too frequently?

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Problem

Things to check

Instructions

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The refrigerator is noisy

●  Is the refrigerator touching the wall?

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● Is the refrigerator plugged in properly?

●Check the fuse box for blown fuse

● Is the temperature set to “Min”?

● Is the food stored too much?

The refrigerator does not get cold

Food in the refrigerator

compartment freezes.

The refrigerator does not get cold 
enough.

● Do not install the refrigerator in a place where it 

may come in contact with sunlight.

● Touch “Temperature control” button to mid or max.

● Keep enough space between food.

● Should close the door firmly closed.

● Do not install the refrigerator in a place where it

may come in contact with heat sources.

● Make food cool enough before putting in the refrigerator 

● Do not open & close the door too frequently.

● Should be install the refrigerator by following the 

preparing instruction manual.

● Using food wrap or sealed containers.

● See content “ Dew or frost is generated” .

● See content “ Dew or frost is generated” .

 or tripped circuit breaker.

● Is the refrigerator placed in the direct sunlight?

● Is the refrigerator placed near heat sources?

● Do you place food with moisture or vegetables  

gasket may have dew. Please wipe it up with dry cloth.

Please wipe it off with dry cloth and please 

● Is the door opened and closed too frequently 

● Do you store food with odor without  warpping it? 
● Make sure the refrigerator is installed frimly. 

● Is the door slightly opened?

● Touch “Temperature control” button to mid or min.

● Keep enough space between food,Do not block the

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