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User Manual User Manual Refrigerator-Freezer Refrigerator-Freezer HRF520BW HBM450WH1 HRF520BS HBM450SA1 HRF520BHS HBM450HSA1 HRF520FS HRF520FHS...
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Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Haier Product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this appliance. The instructions con- tain important information which will help you get the best out of the appliance and ensure safe and proper installation, use and maintenance.
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 haz- ards 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.
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Safety Before switching on the appliance for the first time do not… x install the appliance in direct sunlight or near sources of heat (eg stoves, heaters). x damage the refrigerant circuit. If it does become damaged, do not use the appliance. x use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
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Safety indicated range. ▶ check the condition of food if an increase in the freezer tempera- ture has occurred. During daily use do not… x set unnecessarily low temperature in the refrigerator compart- ment. Minus temperatures may occur at high settings. Attention: bottles can burst.
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Safety x use water spray or steam to clean the appliance. x clean the cold glass shelves with hot water. Sudden temperature change may cause the glass to break. x use electrical devices inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
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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. ▶...
Control panel Beverage Cooling Meat & Poultry Buttons: Indicators: A. Fridge selector a1. Super Cool function a2. Temperature fridge B. Freezer selector b1. Super Freeze function b2. Temperature freezer C. My Zone selector c1.Beverage Cooling function c2. Meat & Poultry function D.
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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.
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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.
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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 quanti- ties of food need to be stored (for example after the purchase).
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My Zone drawer The fridge compartment is equipped with a My Zone drawer. In accordance with the food’s storage de- mands, the most suitable function can be selected to get the optimal nutritional value of the foods. following functions are available: Beverage Cooling (2-4°C).
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Fresh storage drawer The Fresh Storage drawer is suitable to store fruits and vegetables. It has a Humidity Control System (HCS) mo- dule which automatically controls the moisture above 85%. It can maintain this level for several weeks. Water dispenser (Only models with water dispenser) With the water dispenser.
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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. ▶...
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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 com- partment.
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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, Large/heavier portions of food, pre-rolled pastry packet, etc. such as meat, joints for roasting, pizza, etc. When storing commercially frozen foods, please follow these guidelines: ▶...
Equipment Multi-air-flow The refrigerator is equipped with a multi-air-flow sys- tem, 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.
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Equipment 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- the water tank is locked.
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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 in- creases the lower the temperature in the appliance is set.
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! ▶...
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Refrigerator compartment Freezer compartment Model Voltage max Power Voltage max Power HRF520BW HRF520BS HRF520BHS HRF520FS HRF520FHS Non-use for a longer period If the appliance is not used for an extended period of time, and the Holiday function for the refrigerator is not being used: ▶...
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.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution It is not cold enough • The temperature is set too high. • Reset the temperature. nside th e appli- • The temperature of the food • Always cool down goods be- ance. stored is too warm. fore storing them.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution The appliance • The appliance is not located on • Adjust the feet to level the ap- makes abnormal level ground. pliance. sounds. • The appliance touches some ob- • Remove objects around the ject around it.
Before the appliance is permanently installed, check the correct position of the door hinge. If necessary see door reversibility below. Space requirement Required space when door is opened: Appliance width Appliance depth in mm in mm Model HRF520BW HRF520BS 1241 1423 HRF520BHS 1241 Appliance width Appliance depth in mm...
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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 refrigera- tor is at least 20mm clear on all sides from kitchen cabinetry, and 30mm from the back wall.
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Installation Aligning the appliance The appliance should be placed on a flat and solid sur- face. 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.
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 loca- tion and the usability. WARNING! ▶ The appliance is heavy. You need two persons to carry out the door reversibility. ▶...
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Installation 13. Change the positions of the blanking plugs and the screw on the other side. a Remove lower door. b Change the door stop at the bottom of the lower door from the current position to opposite side. c Unscrew the bottom hinge. d Take out the new bottom hinge from the acces- sory bag and screw the new bottom hinge to the other side of the door opening.
Technical Data Trademark Haier Haier HRF520BW HRF520FS HRF520BS HRF520FHS Model No. HRF520BHS Category of the model Refrigerator-freezer Refrigerator-freezer Voltage/Frequency 220V-240V~/50Hz 220V-240V~/50Hz Energy Star 4 star 4 star Frost-free system Product group Total gross volume 517L 514L Total storage volume 433L...
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