Hitachi 26SVH user manual

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Use and Care
Instructions
For your new
HITACHI
Refrigerator-Freezer
MODEL


R-26SVH
R-26SVH CONTENTS PAGE




R-26SVND
R-26SVND
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS .................... 2

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................... 4

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION .................... 5

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INSTALLATION.................................... 6

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HOW TO INSTALL AND....................... 7
REMOVE PARTS

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL................ 8

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FOOD STORAGE............................... 10

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SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
 !"#$%& Suggestions below are very important
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 !"#$ • Handle the power cord carefully. A damaged power cord will cause troubles such as fire or a short circuit. Do not let the power cord touch the hot parts at the

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•Drugs, chemicals, research and experimental substances should not be stored in the refrigerator Substances that require precise conditions for storage cannot be stored in a domestic refrigerator •
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 !"#$%&'()*+,-./01234 • Do not remodel this refrigerator. Also other than repair technicians, do not disassemble or repair it, which can result in fire, electric shock, or injury. •
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 • If any areas adjacent to electrical components have

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 !"# Please strictly comply with the following safety precautions /
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 Air conditioning Solution (since it is flammable gas, you are required to be careful in the following matters)
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 !"#$%&'()*+,-./F It is prohibited to use sharp articles, It is prohibited to place any articles It is recommended to move such as, sharp iron to abrade or close to the refrigerator (recommended refrigerator away

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
 ! Your model may differ in some features from the picture model.
 !"#$%&'()*+ • DOOR POCKET •
 For storage of bottles, canned foods, etc.
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 DEFROSTING
 •You never have to defrost either MID MID MIN MAX MIN MAX compartments. The frost on the evaporator, which is hidden in back of • FRESH ROOM •
 !" the freezer compartment, is melted For storage of fresh meat, fish, prawn and away by the work of the defrosting process foodstuff.
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INSTALLATION /
 !"# • Install refrigerator in convenient location away from extreme heat and cold. This refrigerator is designed as a free-standing unit, 10 cm at the top so don’t set it built-in. Provide at least 10 cm (4
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 inches) at the top and rear, at least 5 cm (2 inches) at sides for proper air circulation. •Level refrigerator so it rests solidly on the floor without rocking. The leveling legs are located at front corners. Turn clockwise to raise the corner, counterclockwise to lo

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HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE PARTS
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 !" • Remove the “FRESH ROOM” as shown below.
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 ! Do not store more than 4.2kg in the “FRESH ROOM” or it may be broken.
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 1 To remove slide case, lift it up as shown.
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 ! Do not store more than 5.9kg in the upper freezer

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL /
 ! In normal situation, please use the “MID” position for both refrigerator and freez.
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 !"#$%"&'()*+,-. • When you want to change the temperature, please turn the dial to the position you prefer. •
 !"#$%&'()*+,-. !/012 Refrigerator Temp. Control Approx. 2°C higher than “MID” MID MIN

 !"#$=O°` Approx. 3~6°C MID

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 !"#=O°` MID MID Freezing Temp. Control MIN MAX MIN MAX Approx. 2°C higher than “MID” MID

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REFRIGERATOR /
 Lamp Cover
 Inner Light (within the lamp cover)
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F The plain salver (middle tray) can be adjust to fit the food height or usege MID MID
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 !"#$%&'( MIN MAX MIN MAX • Lift the inner part of salver up a little and pull it to the front. Then, it can be removable. •
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FOOD STORAGE
 ! INITIAL OPERATION
 !" • Clean refrigerator and parts to remove dust •
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 • Store food after the temperature in the refrigerator •
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CLEANING
 CLEANING
 • Removable parts may be rinsed with water. •
 !"#$%&'()*+,-(./0 • For cleaning the refrigerator, wipe the refrigerator
 with a damp cloth or sponge. Mild soap may be used. •
 !"#$%&'()*+,-./'0 • If soap is used, rinse the refrigerator thoroughly
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 !"#$%&'()*+,-./01 •Never use a hard brush, harsh, abrasive cleansers,
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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WHEN ELECTRICITY FAILS / VACATIONING
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 !"# • When the refrigerating unit stops, the flow of the •
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 • The mullion bar between the vegetable compart- •
 !"#$%&'()*+,-./%012 ment and the freezer compartment is warmed by
 !"#$%&'()*+,-./ hot gas pipe. It will sometimes feel warm. But do not worry about stored

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– – MEMO 14 RPK3750202

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– – MEMO 15 RPK3750202

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WARNING
 • Do not use mechanical devices or other means to •
 !"#$%&'()*+,-./012. accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
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 !"#$%& are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. •Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance •
 !"#$%&'()*+,-. enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. • Do n