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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...
Vacation and Moving ....................16 Reinstalling/Using Refrigerator Again ................17 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................18 LIMITED WARRANTY ..................20 RECORD KEEPING Thank you for purchasing this Haier product. This user manual will help you ___________________________________ get the best performance from your Model number new refrigerator.
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.
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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 Do not use an extension cord. its intended purpose as •...
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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...
PARTS AND FEATURES Full-width Glass Shelves (2) Full-width Door Storage Bins (2) Drip Tray Ice Cube Tray Freezer Compartment Leveling Legs (2) Adjustable Temperature Control...
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS LOCATION REQUIREMENTS WARNING Explosion and Fire Hazard Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliance. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or re. IMPORTANT: This appliance is designed for freestanding installation only. It should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet.
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, re or electrical shock. Before you move your refrigerator to a location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
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 re. IMPORTANT: Handle with care when moving to avoid either damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.
STEP 2 - DOOR REVERSING (OPTIONAL) If you want the refrigerator door to open from the opposite side, you can reverse the door swing. Hole Plugs Top Hinge Cover Bottom Hinge Top Hinge Screws Bottom Hinge Screws 1. Remove any loose items in the refrigerator, and then gently lay the refrigerator on its back.
Bottom Hinge Screws Bottom Hinge 8. Remove the bottom hinge bracket, turn the bracket upside down, and insert the hinge pin through the top of the bracket. Bottom Hinge Screws 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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATOR CARE CLEANING WARNING Explosion Hazard Use non ammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or re. IMPORTANT: Do not use harsh chemicals, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergent, solvents, abrasives or metal scouring pads to clean your refrigerator inside or out.
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.
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, re or electrical shock. 5.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Refrigerator does The refrigerator is Plug refrigerator into a grounded not run unplugged. 3 prong outlet. The circuit breaker is Reset / Turn on circuit breaker or tripped or turned off / replace fuse Fuse is blown.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Food temperature The control is set to a Adjust the temperature control is too cold. too cold setting. to a less cold setting. Refrigerator has The refrigerator needs Clean the refrigerator. See an odor cleaning. “Cleaning.” Food is improperly Wrap and seal food tightly before wrapped or sealed and is...
Damage from misuse, abuse accident, fire, Haier may replace or repair at their sole flood, or acts of nature. discretion any part, sub system including Damage from service other than an the entire product.