Installation and User Manual Manuel d’installation et d’utilisation Manual de instalación y del usuario HRC2731AC Compact Refrigerator Réfrigérateur compact Refrigerador compacto Part # 0570000773 REV A
TABLE OF CONTENTS REFRIGERATOR SAFETY...................................................................................... 2 PARTS AND FEATURES........................................................................................ 5 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................... 6 Location Requirements.................................................................................................. 6 Electrical Requirements..............................
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER,” “WARNING” or “CAUTION.” These words mean: DANGER An imminently hazardous situation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Use this appliance only for • • • • • • • • its intended purpose as described in this user manual. This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the installation section. Flammable refrigerant used.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATED APPLIANCE WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
PARTS AND FEATURES c d b a e g a Full-width Glass Shelves (2) b Drip Tray c Freezer Compartment d Adjustable Temperature Control f e Full-width Door Storage Bins (2) f Ice Cube Tray g Leveling Legs (2) 5
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS LOCATION REQUIREMENTS WARNING Explosion and Fire Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliance. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire. IMPORTANT: This appliance is designed for freestanding installation only. It should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. To ensure your refrigerator works at optimum efficiency, you should install it in a location where there is proper air circulation, and electrical connections.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord plug. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock. Before you move your refrigerator to a location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION STEP 1 - UNPACK REFRIGERATOR WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard Do not puncture refrigerant tubing. Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire. IMPORTANT: Handle with care when moving to avoid either damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak. IMPORTANT: When moving, never tilt the refrigerator more than a 45° angle. This could damage the compressor and the sealed system.
STEP 2 - DOOR REVERSING (OPTIONAL) If you want the refrigerator door to open from the opposite side, you can reverse the door swing. b c d a e f a Hole Plugs b Cover c Top Hinge Screws d Top Hinge e Bottom Hinge f Bottom Hinge Screws 1. Remove any loose items in the refrigerator, and then gently lay the refrigerator on its back. 2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently insert the blade under the top hinge cover and pry up to remove. 3.
b a Bottom Hinge Screws b Bottom Hinge a 8. Remove the bottom hinge bracket, turn the bracket upside down, and insert the hinge pin through the top of the bracket. b a a Bottom Hinge Screws b Bottom Hinge 9. Align the bottom hinge bracket with the hinge holes on the opposite side of the cabinet bottom, and fasten with the screws removed in Step 7. 10. Align the hole in the bottom edge of the door with the pin in the bottom hinge, and then lower the door onto the pin.
3. Adjust the door or put a spacer between the hinge and cabinet, and then tighten the screws. 4. Replace the top hinge cover by aligning the back of the cover with the back of the hinge. Press down firmly on the front of the hinge cover until it snaps in place. STEP 4 - LEVEL REFRIGERATOR Your refrigerator has two leveling legs located in the front, bottom corners. After placing the refrigerator in its final position, level the refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR USE CONTROL The control, located at the top right of the interior cabinet, is an adjustable dial with settings ranging from Least Cold (1) to Coldest (5), and “0”. NOTE: Turning the control knob to Off does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply. 1 0 2 5 3 4 1. Turn the temperature control dial to the recommended setting (3). 1 0 2 5 3 4 2. Allow the refrigerator to cool for several hours before adding food.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Important information to know about glass shelves and covers: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping.
REFRIGERATOR CARE CLEANING WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire. IMPORTANT: Do not use harsh chemicals, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergent, solvents, abrasives or metal scouring pads to clean your refrigerator inside or out. They can damage and/or discolor the refrigerator finish. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug your appliance or disconnect power before cleaning.
DOOR GASKETS Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal. • Clean door gaskets every 3 months with solution of baking soda and warm water. • Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal. DEFROSTING AND DRAINING DANGER Fire or Explosion Hazard Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost freezer. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord plug. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock. 5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 6. Reset the temperature control to your preferred setting. 7. Return the food into the refrigerator. VACATION AND MOVING WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
For long vacations or absences: • Remove food from refrigerator. • • • Turn the temperature control to “0”. Clean the door gaskets. See “Cleaning.” Prop open the doors to allow air to circulate inside. REINSTALLING/USING REFRIGERATOR AGAIN If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging it in to allow the refrigerant to settle. 1. Clean refrigerator. See “Cleaning.“ 2. Place refrigerator in desired location and level.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Refrigerator does not run The refrigerator is unplugged. Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet. The circuit breaker is tripped or turned off / Fuse is blown. Reset / Turn on circuit breaker or replace fuse The temperature control is in the “0” position. Turn the temperature control to a setting between 1 and 5. The compressor has cycled off.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Food temperature The control is set to a is too cold. too cold setting. Adjust the temperature control to a less cold setting. Refrigerator has an odor The refrigerator needs cleaning. Clean the refrigerator. See “Cleaning.” Food is improperly wrapped or sealed and is giving off odor. Wrap and seal food tightly before storing in the refrigerator. Gurgling sound Refrigerant circulating This sound is normal. through the cooling coils.
LIMITED WARRANTY CARRY-IN SERVICE FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY 12 Months on Parts and Labor (Carry-In only) 5 Years on Sealed System (Carry-In only) For 12 months from the date of original retail purchase, Haier will repair or replace any part free of charge including labor that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Haier may replace or repair at their sole discretion any part, sub system including the entire product.