Haier Refrigerator COMPACT REFRIGERATOR User Manual

Compact Refrigerator  
Réfrigerateur Compact  
Refrigerador Compacto  
User Manual  
Guide de l’Utilisateur  
Manual del Usuario Modelo  
HNSE032  
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“…Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of  
foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating  
quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use  
refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of its eating quality  
as you can.”  
10) This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in in an enclosed  
cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.  
11) Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
DANGER  
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old  
refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors. Leave the shelves  
in place so that children may not easily climb inside.  
Thank you for using our Haier  
product. This easy-to-use manual  
Model number  
will guide you in getting the best  
use of your refrigerator.  
Serial number  
Remember to record the model and  
serial number. They are on a label  
Date of purchase  
in the rear of the refrigerator.  
Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain  
warranty service.  
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Table Of Contents  
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Safety Precautions......................................................................1  
Parts And Features.....................................................................4  
Installing Your Refrigerator.......................................................5  
Unpacking Your Refrigerator.............................................................5  
Leveling Your Refrigerator.................................................................5  
Proper Air Circulation.......................................................................5  
Electrical Requirements .....................................................................6  
Use of Extension Cord......................................................................6  
Installation Limitations.......................................................................6  
Door Reversal..................................................................................7  
Door Alignment ...............................................................................8  
Refrigerator Features And Use........................................................9  
General Features .............................................................................9  
Freezer Compartment.......................................................................9  
Refrigerator Interior Shelves...............................................................9  
Dispense-A-Can™ ..........................................................................10  
Gallon Door Bin ............................................................................10  
Food Storage Information ...............................................................11  
Normal Operating Sounds..............................................................12  
Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning .................................12  
Cleaning and Maintenance.............................................................12  
Defrost..........................................................................................13  
Power Interruptions.........................................................................14  
Vacation and Moving Care.............................................................14  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................15  
Warranty Information..............................................................16  
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Parts And Features  
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1. Full-Width Freezer  
5. Adjustable Front Leveling Legs (Not  
Shown)  
2. Adjustable Temperature Control  
3. Dual Can Dispenser Shelves  
6. Removable Glass Shelves  
7. Drip Tray  
4. Gallon Door Bin Accomodates Tall  
Bottles  
8. Ice Cube (Not Shown)  
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Installing Your Refrigerator  
Unpacking Your Refrigerator  
1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all  
adhesive tape holding the refrigerator accessories inside and outside.  
2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials  
before powering on the refrigerator.  
Leveling Your Refrigerator  
• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the front  
bottom corners of your refrigerator. After properly placing your  
refrigerator in its final position, you can level your refrigerator.  
• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to raise  
your refrigerator or by turning them counterclockwise to lower your  
refrigerator. The refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling  
legs are extended.  
Proper Air Circulation  
• To ensure your refrigerator works at the maximum efficiency it was  
designed for, you should install it in a location where there is proper  
air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.  
• The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator:  
Sides……………3/4" (19mm)  
Top....................2" (50mm)  
Back..................2" (50mm)  
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Electrical Requirement  
• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet)  
with proper grounding to power the refrigerator.  
• Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting off the third  
grounding prong in order to accommodate a two prong outlet. This is  
a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the  
refrigerator and may result in shock hazard.  
Use of Extension Cords  
• Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety  
hazards under certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension  
cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding  
plug and a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating  
of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical  
rating of the appliance.  
Installation Limitations  
• Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly insulated  
or heated, e.g. garage, etc. Your refrigerator was not designed to  
operate in temperature settings below 55˚ Fahrenheit.  
• Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard even surface  
away from direct sunlight or heat source, e.g. radiators, baseboard  
heaters, cooking appliances, etc. Any floor unevenness should be  
corrected with the leveling legs located on the front bottom corners of  
the refrigerator.  
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Reversing the Door Hinge  
1. Remove the top hinge cover.  
2. Using Phillips Head Screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws holding the  
top hinge in place.  
3. Remove top hinge and carefully lift off the door.  
4. Remove the screw hole plugs from the opposite side and insert the plugs in  
the screw hole openings of the just removed screws.  
5. Remove any loose items in the refrigerator and carefully turn refrigerator on  
its back and place in a secure area.  
6. Loosen the screws holding the lower hinge bracket to the refrigerator and  
remove screws and bracket.  
7. Remove (2) screws from the other side and insert in the previously removed  
screw holes.  
8. Remove door pin by turning counter clockwise and reinsert to the underside  
of the bracket and tighten.  
9. Align bracket and insert (2) remaining screws into the holes provided .  
10. Align hole in the door with the door pin and washer and gently push down  
until firm.  
11. Align upper hinge bracket with screw holes insert screws and partially  
secure, check that door and cabinet are properly aligned and then secure  
tightly.  
12. Replace hinge cap.  
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NOTE: As the door gets pressed in during shipping, after reversing  
the door, the gasket may have to be reset. This is done to  
prevent the cool refrigerated air from escaping. If there is a  
gap between the door gasket and the cabinet, set the gasket by  
gently pulling it out to seal the gap.  
Door Alignment  
1. Remove the top hinge cover.  
2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a phillips head screwdriver.  
3. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and then tighten the  
screws.  
4. Replace the top hinge cover.  
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