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Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI refrigerator. 

Before using this please read the instruction manual carefully for the correct usage.

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Instruction Manual

HITACHI Side by Side Refrigerator

Contents

Preparation for Use

 

Preparations before Use

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Installation

 

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Before Use

 

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Optimal Food Storage

 

Operation 

Location of Food Storage 

 

Name and Functions of Display,

 

 

 

 

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Filling the Water Tank

 

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How to use the Ice Dispenser 

 

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When using the Automatic Ice Maker

 

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How to use the Water Dispenser

 

 

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Maintenance

 

Maintenance (General Matters)

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How to Maintain Your Refrigerator

 

Part Removal

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How to remove parts

 

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Replacing Lamps inside the 

Refrigerator

       

Troubleshooting

 

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First Check the Following 

  ・General Problems  

   ・Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser

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What to do in these situation

 

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Service Center

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No Frost

For household use only

Maintenance work must only be carried out at workshop
by well-trained maintenance worker

Refrigerant

R600a

Take urgent action when ice jams

 

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Model

Auto Door

 

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ECO Monitoring Sensor

 

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How to Use Glass Touch Panel

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Buttons, Each Component 

and ECO Monitoring Sensor

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Temperature Control

・Auto Door ............................................. 27

    ・Quick Freezing .................................... 9
    ・Quick Cooling ...................................... 9
    ・Child Lock ........................................... 10
    ・Energy Saving ..................................... 10
    ・Door Alarm ECO Alarm Functions ........... 10

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Others function

Warnings and Cautions for Safety 

Freezer Compartment
Refrigerator Compartment

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Vegetable Compartment

How to use the Ice Dispenser
and Water Dispenser

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Page 1: ...Check the Following General Problems Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser What to do in these situation Service Center 2 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 22 22 23 24 24 25 27 28 No Frost For household use only Maintenance work must only be carried out at workshop by well trained maintenance worker Refrigerant R600a Take urgent action when ice jams 23 Model Auto Door 11 ECO Monitoring Sensor 7...

Page 2: ... on the top of the refrigerator Opening and closing doors etc may cause the articles on the top of the refrigerator may fall down resulting in injury Do not use the refrigerator in the atmosphere of flammable gas Sparks from points of electrical contacts such as door switches may ignite a fire Be sure to unplug the power plug before maintaining the refrigerator Be sure to hold the power plug to un...

Page 3: ...ons including children with reduced physical sensory or metal capabilities lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer Keep ventilation openings in the...

Page 4: ...ator on its side This could damage the compressor Do not put your hands into the bottom surface of the refrigerator cabinet When cleaning putting your hands near the bottom surface of the refrigerator may result in injury by thin metal sheets Do not have your feet too close when opening the door of the refrigerator When opening the door your feet may be hit resulting in injury Be sure to hold the ...

Page 5: ...heat from the refrigerator In case of soft or fragile floors on which the refrigerator might incline Do not install where the refrigerator is exposed on a direct sunlight or other heat sources Such circumstances may result in poor cooling performance or electricity costs increase Direct sunlight will cause discoloration of the plastic parts of the refrigerator Install in a atmosphere which is dry ...

Page 6: ...d even take about 24 hours when the ambient temperature is high Optimal Food Storage Keep enough space between food Several food placed too close together may obstruct the flow of cold air Keep enough space Make food cool enough before putting it in the refrigerator Putting warm food in the refrigerator raises the inside temperature and wastes electricity Do not block the Cold Air Vent This will a...

Page 7: ...eratures may be little higher than above temperatures Notice Location of Food Storage ECO Monitoring Sensor Names and Function of Display Button Each Component The Control Panel is a touch panel made of glass To change a setting Just touch and switch the setting How to Use Glass Touch Panel and ECO Monitoring Sensor If you unplug the power plug or a power failure occurs and then the refrigerator r...

Page 8: ...ause sensor error Always clean it with dry cloth Do not put any things in the detecting area The initial temperature setting of the refrigerator compartment is level 3 and one of the freezer compartment is level 3 The temperatures displayed on the control panel are targetted temperatures and may not be actual The actual temperature is subject to food and ambient conditions The display is indicatin...

Page 9: ... Freezing corner is located on the center shelf infront of freezer fan Pi Pipi Pipipipi Other Functions Lamp lights off Notice When you want to cool food or drinks quickly use this function 1 Put food on the quick cooling corner Quick Cooling is more effective if food is placed near the back wall of the refrigerator compartment 2 Touch Quick Cooling button to start Operation Lamp lights on 3 To st...

Page 10: ...ECO Monitoring sensor detection No door open No control panel operation No Water Ice Dispenser operation Lamp lights on Lamp lights off Lamp lights off Pipipipi If the door is left open for more than 1 minute the alarm system will inform the user by the sound and digital display Door Alarm Informs by Peeppeeppeep sound Eco Alarm Display Indicates the door opening state on the control panel 1 Keep ...

Page 11: ... Auto door is wet or dirty it may not respond Use wet cloth to wipe off dirt and then wipe it with a dry cloth If you touch the open button for the Auto Door and its neighbouring part at the same time or you touch it for about one second or more the Auto Door may not be opened automatically You can prevent mischief of all the buttons on the control panel by children 1 To activate this function pre...

Page 12: ...ack of the slot 12 The 4 shelves in the upper part and the 3 drawers in the lower part of the freezer compartment allow you to organize your food by size and intended use Please read for information on temperature control P 8 Fixed Shelf Middle Freezer Drawer Lower Freezer Drawer Adjustable height Shelves Quick Freezing Corner Freezer LED Lamp Door Pockets Lamp Cover Ice Bank Freezer Door Caution ...

Page 13: ...tored such that it comes into contact with the back left wall of the refrigerator might also freeze Keep food slightly separated from the left side wall of the refrigerator When putting food into the refrigerator try not to strike the lamp cover with the food The lamp cover might break Let hot cooked food cool down before placing it into the refrigerator The plastic components inside the refrigera...

Page 14: ...les or fruits When you are concerned about condensation inside the drawer When there are few vegetables or many packaged vegetables Depending on the amount and type of vegetables stored condensation might form inside or on the ceiling of the vegetable drawers Wipe off any condensation with a dry cloth if this becomes a concern Notice When closing the vegetable compartment door be sure that all veg...

Page 15: ... risk of injury to the fingers etc Do not store food or other objects other than ice made by the Automatic Ice Maker in the Ice Bank located in the Ice Dispenser Also be sure not to place food or other articles into the ice tray as doing so can cause a malfunction of the Ice Dispenser Do not touch the Ice Level Sensing Lever in the Automatic Ice Maker as doing so may cause an accident to occur Cau...

Page 16: ...happens adjust the position of the Water Tank and make sure that it is pushed all the way in The lamp will temporarily turn off when the refrigerator compartment door is opened and closed but will turn back on if the Water Tank is still empty Germs can multiply quickly when filtered water dechlorinated water mineral water or boiled water is used in the Water Tank Be sure to thoroughly clean the Wa...

Page 17: ...n this case the Dispenser Illumination will flash indicating that the Ice Dispenser stops operating Remove your glass from the Dispenser Lever in order to let the system reset After reseting the Ice Dispenser shall be used again The regular condition is recommended to use 18ºC or 19ºC The freezer temperature is adjusted at 15ºC is inappropriate to put warm or too much food Ice cube may stick toget...

Page 18: ...r droplets on the surface of the door of the refrigerator with a dry cloth Wait 2 3 sec Notice Ice Making Time When using the Automatic Ice Maker Continued When the door is frequently opened and closed When a large amount of food is placed inside the refrigerator at the same time After Ice Tray Cleaning has been run When there is a power outage During winter or when the surrounding temperature is ...

Page 19: ... once per week Notice Water Filter Replace the Water Filter when it wears out Water Filters need replacing every 3 to 4 years 1 Pull the Case to remove it from the lid 2 Pull the tab to remove the Water Filter from the case Case Lid Tap 3 Use a soft sponge to clean the Water Filter Ice Bank Notice Crusher Case Notice 1 To stop the operation press the Ice Maker button P 20 If there are still ice cu...

Page 20: ...t especially the bottom with a soft cloth If the Water Tray becomes soiled remove it and rinse it off 20 If there are still ice cubes remaining in the Crusher Case in the reverse side of the Ice Bank remove them using a spoon etc Instructions for Regular Cleaning Instructions for Removing and Cleaning the Ice Bank GAP 90 Caution Warning Be careful as the Ice Dispenser rotates and may cause injury ...

Page 21: ... turn easily use a screwdriver to turn it If it still will not turn then remove the leg cover and try again For floors that are easily damaged lay out a protective mat or other protective material 3 Wipe off the smudges on the back panel walls and floor of the refrigerator Due to the convection of air this is a place where fine dust is likely to adhere Freezer Compartment Adjustable height Shelves...

Page 22: ...ted surfaces and plastic parts may be scratched or discolored by the chemical rag The evaporating tray for defrosting of this refrigerator does not need to be cleaned Notice Caution Notice How to Maintain Your Refrigerator Continued 22 To remove drawers pull them all the way out then lift them upward Drawers Push the lower right shaft backward then push the entire right side to the back Next pull ...

Page 23: ...e duct portion Again if it is difficult to remove pour warm water until the ice has melted enough to remove it or in the case it is too hard to remove ice dip the ice bank into water to melt the ice mass 3 Check the crusher axle Part of the motor box make sure it is still correctly in place and not loose If it is loose it is possible that a hole at the centre of the axle is deformed In this case p...

Page 24: ... compartment to level 3 or 2 When set to level 5 food might freeze If the temperature in the refrigerator compartment is set to level 1 food is less likely to freeze Because the food is touching the freezer compartment partition whose tenperature is comparatively low the food might freeze Either increase the temperature setting or move the food away from the compartment partition a little We recom...

Page 25: ...r to open temporarily Closing the doors slowly will eliminate this problem The temperature in these locations might reach 50 ºC to 60 ºC immediately after your refrigerator is installed This is not abnormal Check the Following First Continued The refrigerator is noisy Is the floor stable Is there any object between the refrigerator leg and the floor where it is installed Is the rear face touching ...

Page 26: ...hard water stains from building up make sure to rinse the Water Tank once a week Is not the water or ice fresh Replace the water in the Water Tank once a week And first discard the existing ice cubes then make new ice cubes Has the Ice Dispenser not been used for a long time If the Ice Dispenser is not used for a long time the ice cubes may stick together Therefore it is recommended to use the Ice...

Page 27: ... food and others make contact with the wall Opening angle of the Auto Door may vary or the door may go back a little after it is opened automatically depending on installation conditions of the refrigerator but this is not malfunction Auto Door moves even though Child Lock is activated Auto Door function can not be locked even though Child Lock is activated In order to stop Auto Door function unlo...

Page 28: ...sulation The gases in insulation material require a special disposal procedure Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product This symbol mark means that used electrical and electronic products shall not be mixed with general household waste Do not try to dismantle the system and unit by yourself as this could have harmful effects on your healt...

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