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DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)

Note: These illustrations are only for reference and the actual product may differ slightly.  The 
unit must be disconnected from the power supply before attempting installation.

DOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS

To allow the unit’s door to open fully, you must 
position the unit in clear space measuring 902mmW 
x 1052mmD.

LEVELLING THE UNIT

To do this adjust the two levelling feet at the front of the unit.  
If the unit is not level, the door and magnetic seals will not be 
aligned properly.  Ensure that the feet touch the ground before 
use.  Looking down from the top, adjust the levelling feet by 
turning them clockwise or anticlockwise.

CLEANING BEFORE USE

Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda, then rinse with warm 
water using a wrung-out sponge or cloth.  Wash the shelves and salad bin in warm soapy water 
and dry completely before replacing in the unit.  Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp 
cloth.  If you require more information refer to the Cleaning section.

1: Remove two plug pins from 
the open side of the door.

2: Fit the handle to the door 
and fasten it with screws.

3: Insert the screw caps to 
cover the handle screws.

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BEFORE USING YOUR UNIT

Do not damage the power cord under any condition so as to ensure safety use.  Do not use 
when the power cord is damaged or the plug is worn.
Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile or highly corrosive items in the refrigerator to prevent 
damage to the product or risk of fire.
Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to avoid risk of fire.
This product  is a household refrigerator and shall be suitable only for the storage of foods. 
According to national standards, household refrigerators shall not be used for other purposes, 
such as storage of blood, drugs or biological products.
To prevent bursts and other losses, do not place items such as bottled or sealed containers of 
fluid such as bottled beers and beverages in the freezer.
Before placing any food in your unit, turn it on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is working 
properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct temperature.  Your unit should not be 
overfilled.

BEFORE PLUGGING IN – You must check that you have a socket which is 
compatible with the plug supplied with the unit.

BEFORE TURNING ON – Do not turn on until two hours after moving the unit.

INTERIOR ACCESSORIES

Various glass or plastic storage shelves are included  with  your appliance.  Different models have 
different combinations.
You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into the lowest set of guides, 
above the fruit and vegetable containers, and keep it in this position.  To do this, pull the storage 
shelf forward until it can be swivelled upwards or downwards and removed.
To insert the shelf at a different height, do the above operation in reverse.
•  In order to make the most of the volume of the fresh food storage compartment and frozen 

food storage compartment, you can remove one or more shelves or drawers out of the 
appliance, to your personal preference.

Summary of Contents for HUS-172VFWH

Page 1: ...ion manual thoroughly before use Please retain for future reference Husky reserve the right due to possible changes to design to alter the instruction manual without notice Instruction manual Upright Refrigerator HUS 237VWH Upright Freezer HUS 172VFWH ...

Page 2: ...ellant in the unit IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OR REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF Installation LOCATION When selecting a position for your unit you should make sure the floor is flat and firm and the room is well ventilated Avoid locating your unit near a ...

Page 3: ...tion 3 Take the top hinge A and flip it over The door hinge mount B will then be pointing up Disassemble the hinge mount with its nut and washer Turn the hinge mount over so it is then pointing down and re assemble into the top hinge The finished item will look like C 4 Remove the door limit block from the right side of the door end Remove the blanking plate on the left side of the door end and sc...

Page 4: ... the refrigerator to prevent damage to the product or risk of fire Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to avoid risk of fire This product is a household refrigerator and shall be suitable only for the storage of foods According to national standards household refrigerators shall not be used for other purposes such as storage of blood drugs or biological products To prevent bursts an...

Page 5: ... container which is large enough to collect juices and cover it properly Place the container on the lowest shelf Leave space around your food to allow air to circulate inside the unit Ensure all parts of the unit are kept cool To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out pack or cover the food separately Fruit and vegetables do not need to be wrapped Always let pre cooked food cool down before y...

Page 6: ...he unit is excessively noisy Solution It is normal for the refrigerator to operate for longer where the ambient temperature is higher Do not load the unit with too much fresh contents at one time Do not put hot food into the unit Wait for it to cool to room temperature first The door is being opened too often Check that the unit is plugged in and switched on Check the light for damage Check that c...

Page 7: ...e special disposal procedures Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the unit are damaged prior to disposal Up to date information concerning options of disposing of your old unit and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local council office When disposing of an old unit break any locks or latches and remove the door as a safeguard to prevent children becoming trapped CORRECT...

Page 8: ...14 15 NOTES NOTES ...

Page 9: ...stralian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Notice to New Zealand customers Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded ...

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