User manual HAIER HVF 042 ABL

[. . . ] You will need it to obtain warranty service. 2 HVF 042 ABL manual 10/22/01 11:05 AM Page 4 English Table Of Contents PAGE Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Parts And Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installing Your Wine Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking Your Wine Cooler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Leveling Your Wine Cooler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Proper Air Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Electrical Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Wine Cooler Features And Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Initial Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Temperature Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Shelving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Interior Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Door Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Normal Operating Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Proper Wine Cooler Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Power Interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Vacation and Moving Car e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3 HVF 042 ABL manual 10/22/01 11:05 AM Page 5 English Parts And Features 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 6 8 7 1. Interior Light 4 HVF 042 ABL manual 10/22/01 11:05 AM Page 6 English Installing Your Wine Cooler Unpacking Your Wine Cooler 1. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the wine cooler accessories inside and outside. Slide out and remove plastic or foam guard used to secure the compressor from shipping damage due to vibration and shock. [. . . ] After properly placing your wine cooler in its final position, you can level your wine cooler. · Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to raise your wine cooler or by turning them counterclockwise to lower your wine cooler. The wine cooler door will close easier when the leveling legs are extended. Proper Air Circulation · To assure your wine cooler 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 wine cooler: Sides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 "(50mm) Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" (50mm) Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" (50mm) · Do not over fill your wine cooler for proper internal air circulation. 5 HVF 042 ABL manual 10/22/01 11:05 AM Page 7 English Electrical Requirement · Make sure there is a suitable power Outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the wine cooler. · Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding in order to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the wine cooler and may result in shock hazard. Install Limitations · Do not install your wine cooler in any location not properly insulated or heated e. g. Your wine cooler was not designed to operate in temperature settings below 55° Fahrenheit. · Select a suitable location for the wine cooler on a hard even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source e. g. Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling legs located on the front and rear bottom corners of the wine cooler. · Your wine cooler is designed for free-standing installation only. It is not designed for built-in application. 6 HVF 042 ABL manual 10/22/01 11:05 AM Page 8 English Wine Cooler Features And Use Initial Setup Once you have plugged the unit into an electrical outlet, let the unit run for at least 30 minutes to acclimate itself before making any adjustments. To eliminate the risk of accidental child entrapment, the lock was designed so that the door will not lock until the key is removed (consistent with UL requirements). Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear · Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils. · The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off. 9 HVF 042 ABL manual 10/22/01 11:05 AM Page 11 English Proper Wine Cooler Care and Cleaning Cleaning and Maintenance Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your wine cooler before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Caution: Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer's instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage. General: · Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your wine cooler. · Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. SOME of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your wine cooler. Door Gaskets: · Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. · Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal. 10 HVF 042 ABL manual 10/22/01 11:05 AM Page 12 English Power Interruptions · Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet. Vacation and Moving Care · For long vacations or absences, unplug the wine cooler and clean the wine cooler and door gaskets according to "General cleaning" section. Possible damage to the sealed system could occur. 11 HVF 042 ABL manual 10/22/01 11:05 AM Page 13 English TroubleShooting Wine Cooler Does Not Operate · Check if wine cooler is plugged in. · Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker. Wine appears too warm · Frequent door openings. · Allow time for recently added wine to reach desired temperature. [. . . ] · Adjust temperature control to colder setting. Wine temperature is too cold · If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting. Wine cooler runs too frequently · This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days. · Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time. · Check to see if doors are completely closed. Moisture build up on interior or exterior of the wine cooler: · This is normal during high humidity periods. · Check door gaskets for proper seal. Wine Cooler door does not shut properly: · Level the wine cooler. [. . . ]