User Manual Refrigerator-Freezer HRF520BW HBM450WH1 HRF520BS HBM450SA1 HRF520BHS HBM450HSA1 HRF520FS HRF520FHS
Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Haier Product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this appliance. The instructions contain important information which will help you get the best out of the appliance and ensure safe and proper installation, use and maintenance. Keep this manual in a convenient place so you can always refer to it for the safe and proper use of the appliance.
Content Intended Use..................................................................................................................................... .5 Safety.................................................................................................................................................. .6 Product Description.......................................................................................................................10 Use.......................................................
Intended Use Intended use This appliance is intended for cooling and freezing food. It has been designed exclusively for use in dry-interior house holds. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use. Changes or modifications to the device are not allowed. Unintended use may cause hazards and loss of warranty claims.
Safety Before switching on the appliance for the first time do… ▶▶ make sure there is no transport damage. ▶▶ make sure all packaging is removed and is kept out of children´s reach. ▶▶ wait at least two hours after installing appliance before using to ensure refrigerant circuit is fully effcient. ▶▶ handle the appliance always with at least two persons because it is heavy. ▶▶ install the appliance in a well-ventilated place. Ensure a space of at least 5cm above and 5cm around the appliance.
Safety Before switching on the appliance for the first time do not… xx install the appliance in direct sunlight or near sources of heat (eg stoves, heaters). xx damage the refrigerant circuit. If it does become damaged, do not use the appliance. xx use multi-plug adapters and extension cables. During daily use do… ▶▶ ensure this appliance is only used by adults or those aged over 8 years of age.
Safety indicated range. ▶▶ check the condition of food if an increase in the freezer temperature has occurred. During daily use do not… xx set unnecessarily low temperature in the refrigerator compartment. Minus temperatures may occur at high settings. Attention: bottles can burst. xx store medicines which need a precision storage temperature or bacteria or chemical agents in the appliance.
Safety xx use water spray or steam to clean the appliance. xx clean the cold glass shelves with hot water. Sudden temperature change may cause the glass to break. xx use electrical devices inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. xx try to repair the appliance by yourself. In case of repair please contact our customer service. xx store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
Product Description 1 13 2 3 14 4 5 6 7 8 15 9 10 11 12 (HRF520BW 1 Refrigerator LED lamp 9 Upper freezer storage drawer 2 Rating plate 10 Middle freezer storage drawer 3 Glass shelves 11 Lower freezer storage drawer 4 Fresh storage box cover 12 Adjustable feet 5 HCS (Humidity Control System) 13 Upper door dairy bin 6 Fresh storage box 14 Middle door shelves 7 My Zone glass cover 15 Bottom door shelf 8 My Zone box 10 HRF520BS)
Product Description 1 13 2 3 14 16 4 5 6 7 8 15 9 10 11 12 (HRF520BHS) 1 Refrigerator LED lamp 9 Upper freezer storage drawer 2 Rating plate 10 Middle freezer storage drawer 3 Glass shelves 11 Lower freezer storage drawer 4 Fresh storage box cover 12 Adjustable feet 5 HCS (Humidity Control System) 13 Upper door dairy bin 6 Fresh storage box 14 Middle door shelves 7 My Zone glass cover 15 Bottom door shelf 8 My Zone box 16 Water tank 11
Product Description 1 13 2 3 16 4 14 5 6 7 8 15 9 10 11 12 HRF520FS 12 1 Refrigerator LED lamp 9 Upper freezer storage drawer 2 Rating plate 10 Middle freezer storage drawer 3 Glass shelves 11 Lower freezer storage drawer 4 Fresh storage box cover 12 Adjustable feet 5 HCS (Humidity Control System) 13 Upper door dairy bin 6 Fresh storage box 14 Middle door shelves 7 My Zone glass cover 15 Bottom gallon door shelf 8 My Zone box 16 Door flapper
Product Description 1 13 2 3 14 16 4 17 5 6 7 8 15 9 10 11 12 1 Refrigerator LED lamp HRF520FHS 9 Upper freezer storage drawer 2 Rating plate 10 Middle freezer storage drawer 3 Glass shelves 11 Lower freezer storage drawer 4 Fresh storage box cover 12 Adjustable feet 5 HCS (Humidity Control System) 13 Upper door dairy bin 6 Fresh storage box 14 Middle door shelves 7 My Zone glass cover 15 Bottom gallon door shelf 8 My Zone box 16 Door flapper 17 Water Tank 13
Use Before first use ▶▶ Remove all packaging materials, keep them out of children`s reach and dispose them in an environmentally friendly manner. ▶▶ Clean the inside and outside of the appliance with water and a mild detergent before putting any food in it. ▶▶ After the appliance has been levelled and cleaned, wait for at least 2 hours before connecting it to the power supply. See INSTALLATION. ▶▶ Precool the compartments at high settings before loading with food.
Use Control panel a1 a2 A b1 b2 B c1 Beverage Cooling c2 Meat & Poultry c3 C d D Buttons: A. Fridge selector B. Freezer selector C. My Zone selector D. Panel lock selector Indicators: a1. Super Cool function a2. Temperature fridge b1. Super Freeze function b2. Temperature freezer c1.Beverage Cooling function c2. Meat & Poultry function c3. Seafood function d.
Use Sensor keys The buttons on the control panel are sensor keys, which respond when lightly touched with the finger. Switch on/off the appliance The appliance is in operation as soon as it is connected to the power supply. When the appliance is powered on for the first time, indicator “b2” is shining on the display until the temperature reaches -5°C or after 1 hour working. The temperatures displayed in “a2” and “b2” will show the actual temperatures in the compartment.
Use Door/drawer opening alarm When the refrigerator door or the freezer drawer is opened for more than 3 minutes, the door/drawer opening alarm will sound. The alarm can be silenced by either closing the door/drawer. If the door/drawer is left open for more than 7 minutes, the light inside the refrigerator/under the refrigerator door and control panel illumination will automatically switch off.
Use The optimum temperature in the freezer is -18°C. Colder temperatures mean unnecessary energy consumption. 4. Press any key except “B” (Freezer) to confirm, or the setting confirms automatically after 5 seconds. Indicator “b2” stops flashing. Super Cool function Switch on the Super Cool function if larger quantities of food need to be stored (for example after the purchase). The Super Cool function accelerates the cooling of fresh food and protects the goods already stored from undesirable warming.
Use My Zone drawer The fridge compartment is equipped with a My Zone drawer. In accordance with the food’s storage demands, the most suitable function can be selected to get the optimal nutritional value of the foods. The following functions are available: ▶ Beverage Cooling (2-4°C). This function is suitable to cool beverages like beer, soft-drinks, yogurts, etc. MYZONE Notice The Beverage Cooling function has a temperature range of 2~4°C.
Use Fresh storage drawer The Fresh Storage drawer is suitable to store fruits and vegetables. It has a Humidity Control System (HCS) module which automatically controls the moisture above 85%. It can maintain this level for several weeks. HCS Water dispenser (Only models with water dispenser) With the water dispenser. drinking water can be conveniently stored in your tank. Filling the water tank WARNING! Use drinking water only. 1. 2. Ensure that the water tank is properly inserted (see EQUIPMENT). 3.
Use Tips on storing fresh food Storing in the refrigerator compartment ▶▶ Keep your fridge temperature below 5°C. ▶▶ Hot food must be cooled to room temperature before storing in the appliance. ▶▶ Foods stored in the refrigerator should be washed and dried before storing. ▶▶ Food to be stored should be properly sealed to avoid odour or taste alterations. ▶▶ Do not store excessive quantities of food. Leave spaces between foods to allow cold air flowing around them, for a better and more homogeneous cooling.
Use Storage in the freezer compartment ▶▶ Keep the freezer temperature at -18°C. ▶▶ 24 hours before freezing, switch on the Super Freeze function; for small quantities of food 4-6 hours are sufficient. ▶▶ Hot food must be cooled to room temperature before storing in the freezer compartment. ▶▶ Food cut into small portions will freeze faster and be easier to defrost and cook. The recommended weight for each portion is less than 2.5Kg ▶▶ It is better to pack food before putting it into the freezer.
Use Different foods should be placed in different areas according to their properties: Ice cream, bread, etc. Small frozen food such as meat,pizza, ice cubes, pre-rolled pastry packet, etc. 11 12 13 Large/heavier portions of food, such as meat, joints for roasting, pizza, etc. When storing commercially frozen foods, please follow these guidelines: ▶▶ Always follow manufacturers’ guidelines for the length of time you should store food for.
Equipment Multi-air-flow The refrigerator is equipped with a multi-air-flow system, with which cool air flows are located on every shelf level. This helps to maintain a uniform temperature to ensure that your food is kept fresher for longer. Adjustable shelves The height of the shelves can be adjusted to fit your storage needs. 1. To relocate a shelf, remove it first by uplifting its hind edge (1) and pulling it out (2). 2.
Equipment A Removable water tank (only models with water dispenser) The water tank can be removed and reinstalled for cleaning in the same way as the door racks. Insert water tank (only models with water dispenser) Place the water tank in the position that the water out- B the water tank is locked. Ice cube tray 1. 2. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full of water, close with the cover and put it into the pre-freezing compartment. ing water to loosen the ice cubes.
Equipment Energy saving tips ▶▶ Make sure the appliance is properly ventilated (see INSTALLATION). ▶▶ Do not install the appliance in direct sunlight or near sources of heat (eg. stoves, heaters). ▶▶ Avoid unnecessarily low temperature in the appliance. The energy consumption increases the lower the temperature in the appliance is set. ▶▶ Functions like Super Cool or Super Freeze consume more energy. ▶▶ Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the appliance.
Care and Cleaning WARNING! Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning. Cleaning Clean the appliance when only little or no food is stored. The appliance should be cleaned every four weeks for good maintenance and to prevent bad stored food odors. WARNING! ▶▶ Do not clean the appliance with hard brushes, wire brushes, detergent powder, petrol, amyl acetate, acetone and similar organic solutions, acid or alkaline solutions.
Care and Cleaning Defrosting The defrosting of the refrigerator and the freezer compartment are done automatically; no manual operation is needed. Replacing the LED lamps WARNING! Do not replace the LED lamp yourself, it must only be replaced by either the manufacturer or the authorised service agent. The appliance uses LED lamps as its light, featuring low energy consumption and long service life. If there is any abnormality, please contact customer service. See CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Troubleshooting Many problems that occur can be solved without specific expertise. In case of a problem, please refer to the below list of possibilities and follow instructions before contacting after sales service. See CUSTOMER SERVICE. WARNING! ▶▶ Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. ▶▶ Electrical equipment should be serviced only by qualified electrical experts, because improper repairs can cause considerable consequential damages.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause It is not cold enough • The temperature is set too high. inside the appli- • The temperature of the food ance. stored is too warm. • Too much food has been stored at one time. • The goods are too close to each other. • A door/drawer of the appliance is not tightly closed. • The door/drawer has been opened too frequently or for too long. Possible Solution • Reset the temperature. • Always cool down goods before storing them. • Always store small quantities of food.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause The appliance makes abnormal sounds. • The appliance is not located on • Adjust the feet to level the aplevel ground. pliance. • The appliance touches some ob- • Remove objects around the ject around it. appliance. A slight sound is • heard similar to that Possible Solution • This is normal. of flowing water. You hear an alarm • The fridge storage compartment • Close the door or silence the beep. door is open. alarm manually.
Installation Unpacking WARNING! ▶▶ The appliance is heavy. Always handle with at least two persons. ▶▶ Keep all packaging materials out of children´s reach and dispose them in an environmentally friendly manner. ▶▶ Take the appliance out of the packaging. ▶▶ Remove all packaging materials. Environmental conditions The room temperature should always be between 10°C and 43°C, since it can influence the temperature inside the appliance and its energy consumption.
Installation Positioning your appliance 50 mm This appliance should be installed in a room that is dry and well ventilated.To provide adequate ventilation,make sure the refrigerator is at least 20mm clear on all sides from kitchen cabinetry, and 30mm from the back wall. Any units placed above the appliance must be clear by 50mm to allow sufficient ventilation. If locating the refrigerator close to a corner, sufficient spacing must be left for opening the doors and removing the shelves.
Installation 1. 2. Aligning the appliance The appliance should be placed on a flat and solid surface. 1. Tilt the appliance slightly backwards. 2. Set the feet to the desired level. Make sure the distance to the wall on the hinge side is at least 100mm for the door to open properly. 3. The stability can be checked by alternately bumping on the diagonals. The slightly swaying should be the same in both directions. Otherwise the frame can warp; possible leaking door seals are the result.
Installation Door reversibility Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, you should check whether the door swing must changed from right (as delivered) to left, as required by the installation location and the usability. WARNING! ▶▶ The appliance is heavy. You need two persons to carry out the door reversibility. ▶▶ Before any operation, first unplug the appliance from the mains . ▶▶ Do not tilt the appliance more than 45° to prevent damage of the cooling system. 1. Locate necessary tools. 2.
Installation 13. 13. Change the positions of the blanking plugs and the screw on the other side. a a Remove lower door. b Change the door stop at the bottom of the lower door from the current position to opposite side. b c c Unscrew the bottom hinge. d Take out the new bottom hinge from the accessory bag and screw the new bottom hinge to the other side of the door opening. d e e Lift the lower door carefully onto the bottom hinge so that the pivot fits into the hinge barrel. 14.
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