4.5 CU.FT. REFRIGERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model No.: HVDR450WE HVDR450BE HVDR450SE To ensure proper use of this appliance and your safety, please read the following instructions completely before operating this appliance.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS NAMES OF THE PARTS……………………………………………………… 3 SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………….. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS………………………….………… 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ………………………... 4 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ………………………..…… 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION………………………………………… 5 OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL………………………………………….. 6 ICE TRAY………………………………………………………………… 6 THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT……………………………..………. 6 WHEN TO DEFROST …………………………………………………..
NAMES OF THE PARTS MODEL NO. HVDR450WEHVDR450BE/HVDR450SE (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Cabinet Tabletop Door, Freezer Section Temperature Control Box Interior Light Switch Shelf, Refrigerator Section Door, Refrigerator Section Crisper Leveling Leg steel shelf aWARNINGa: Never touch the interior of the Freezer Chamber or frozen foods in the compartment with wet hands as this could result in frost bite.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS aWARNINGa • • • • • • • To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. To avoid the possibility of child entrapment, please take the following precautions before throwing out the refrigerator. - Remove all doors from the unit. - Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Electrical Connection aWARNINGa Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized service center. This refrigerator should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Temperature Control • • • • • Your refrigerator has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the top center of the refrigerator compartment. The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature control knob to “7” and run for at least 2 hours before putting foods inside. This will ensure the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in.
How To Defrost Defrost the freezer compartment when the ice / frost are approximately ¼” thick or every 3 months, whichever comes first. Set the thermostat dial to “0” to defrost. Remove all contents from the freezer compartment. Leave the freezer door open to allow accumulated ice / frost to melt. Remove large pieces of ice as needed. Do not use hot water or other electric heating devices to melt the accumulated ice.
CHANGING THE REVERSIBLE DOOR CAUTION: To avoid personal injury to yourself and/or property, we recommend someone assist you during the door reversal process. Your refrigerator is built with a reversible door. You have the choice of either opening it from the left or the right side. In order to reserve the opening direction of your door, please follow these simple instructions: 1) Disassemble all the reversible components in the sequence as shown below (also refer to left diagram above).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your Refrigerator • Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly. • Turn off the refrigerator first and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet. • Remove all food content. • Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth soaked in lukewarm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. • Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service. PROBLEM Refrigerator does not operate. Compressor turns on and off frequently. Temperature inside the refrigerator is too warm. Temperature inside the refrigerator is too cold. Temperature of external refrigerator surface is warm. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on.
Moisture forms on inside refrigerator walls. Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator. The door will not close properly. refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under part of the refrigerator. The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the refrigerator and move it from the wall. See “Installation Instructions”. Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal. Door is slightly open. Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently.
Refrigerator Warranty Unless otherwise prohibited, MC Appliance Corporation warrants each new refrigerator to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part(s) (at the company’s option) for any part(s) of the unit that has failed during the warranty period. Parts and labor expenses are covered on this unit for a period of one year after the date of purchase.
