Hisense HWD46029SS Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide

Hisense HWD46029SS Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide

WINE COOLER BOTTLE CAPACITY

This chart is provided as a general guide to bottle size. Everyone’s collection is different and there are many different bottle size and shapes on the market. The bottle capacity listed for wine coolers is for standard Bordeaux 750ml bottles (including champagne and sparkling wine bottles) will decrease the number of bottles you are able to store in your wine cooler.

Brief Introduction

Thank you for choosing Hisense. We hope you find your new appliance a pleasure to use. Before you use the appliance, we recommend that you read through these instructions carefully, which provide details about its usage and functions. Please ensure that all people using this appliance are familiar with its operations and safety features. It is important that you install the appliance correctly and pay attention to the safety instructions carefully. We recommend that you keep this user’s manual with the appliance for future reference and for any future users. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• Kitchen- areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• Suites in hotels, motels and other residential types of environment;
• Bed and breakfast environments.
• Catering and similar non-retail applications. If you feel that the appliance is not operating correctly, please check the Troubleshooting page for assistance. If still in doubt contact the Hisense customer service help line for assistance or to arrange a call out by an authorized service technician.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
• Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
• Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damage to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or gas cookers.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
• There must be adequate ventilation around the appliance and any damage to the refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
• Do not use other electrical appliances inside of the appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Keep burning candles, lamps and other items with flames away from the appliance so that they do not set the appliance on fire.
• Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters;
• If the cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

Service/ Repair

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This product should be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts  should be used.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Center, and always insist on genuine Hisense spare parts.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Service Note

This appliance employs Hydrocarbon Refrigerant type R600a. It is hazardous for anyone other than an  Authorized Service Person to service this appliance.

Use

• The wine cabinet is designed to be used specifically for the storage of potable wine only.
• Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature as follows:

The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate.

Note: If the ambient temperature is higher or lower than the above listed, the energy consumption will be affected accordingly.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.
• Do not place wine directly against the rear wall of compartment.
• The appliance manufacturer’s storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to Using your appliance.
• The inner lining of the appliance has channels through which the refrigerant passes. Should the channels be punctured the unit could become damaged beyond repair. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using a scraper period. Under no circumstances should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw by defrosting the appliance.

Installation

Important: For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there is any damage to it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damage immediately to the place of purchase. In this case retain all packing materials.
• During normal operation, the compressor and/or condenser at the back of the appliance heat up considerably. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in the instructions.

Attention:

Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Important: if the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacture or its service agent.
• Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
• If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• There are working parts in this product which heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible loss. See installation instructions.
• Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the product should be near the wall.

Electrical Connection

• The appliance requires a single phase 115V/60Hz power supply. It has a power cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug that minimizes the possibility of electrical shock. This appliance must be grounded. Do not remove the grounding prong or modify the power plug.
• Do not modify the power plug. The power plug must be accessible when the appliance is installed.
• The appliance should not be turned off with a switch or other device.
• Make sure that the plug is not squashed or damaged. Otherwise, it may cause short circuit, electric shock or overheat and even cause a fire.
• Do no insert the power plug if the socket is loose, there is a risk of electric shock or fire.6. Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the main power before you clean or move it.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the electrical cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket to prevent damaging the power cord.
• Do not operate the appliance without the cover over the interior lighting.
• Any electrical component must be replaced or repaired by a qualified electrician or Hisense authorized service technician. Only genuine replacement parts should be used.
• To avoid eye injury, do not look direct into the LED light located in the refrigerator compartment. If it is not functioning correctly, consult a qualified, registered electrician or replace it in accordance with the “cleaning and care” chapter.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance should not be discarded together with your local city refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gasses. The appliance should be disposed of according to the applicable regulations of your local government. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

Use

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, and then dry naturally and thoroughly.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance. During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

The symbol is a warning and indicates the refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable.

Installing your new appliance

Before using the appliance for the first time, you should be informed of the following tips.

For this reason, sufficient clear space should be available around the product.
Suggest: It is advisable for there to be at least I/2 inch of space from the back to the wall, at least 1/2 inch from its top, and at least I/4 inch from its side to the wall. As shown in the following diagrams. to sel

Note:

• Avoid locating the appliance in damp areas .Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form quickly on the evaporator.
• Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or frost. Position the product away from heat sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.

• Position your appliance in a dry place to avoid high moisture.
• This product is used as an built-in appliance, The product needs to be installed in the cabinet or a similar counter, Use the mechanical to fix the product to prevent falling.

Leveling Of Appliance

The appliance should be level in order to eliminate vibration. We recommend that you level the appliance by the following steps.

• Put the refrigerator into the right place.
• Turn the adjustable feet (with your fingers or a suitable screw driver) until they touch the floor.
• Tilt back the top backwards for about 10-15mm or 1°by turn the adjustable feet. This will allow the doors f-close providing a consistent closed seal.

Electrical Connection

Caution! Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified person or authorized service technician.

Description of the appliance

Description of the appliance Equipped with metal shelves

Note:

• The appliance can keep 46 bottles of wine at the same time, please place the wine bottles as shown above.
• Bottle capacities, mentioned in this manual are based on standard BORDEAUX 750ml bottles and standard shelving.

Display Controls

Display

The control panel, shown above, is at the middle of the Refrigerator Chamber.

• Each time the power turns on, the display panel will light everything for 3seconds, beep for 1 second, and then enter the normal display status.
• Icons are always lit (until the screen activates).
• The display will activate the screen saver if no button and no action is taken to open or close the door for 60 seconds with the display on.
• Any button press or open door action will exit the screen saver.
• Press the key in the screen saver state. Activate the screen saver only. Do not change the settings.
• Each valid button press emits a short sound.
• The corresponding temperature setting is reflected in the display, and the setting takes effect and is stored after 10 seconds of operation without pressing the key.

Standby Mode

When you do not plan to use this appliance for a period of time, you can save energy by entering the standby state.

• To enter standby mode, press and hold the standby key for more than 3 seconds. The buzzer will beep and the display board will show “OF”.
• To exit standby mode, press and hold the standby key for more than 3 seconds. The buzzer rings will beep.

NOTE: In standby mode, cooling will stop. If you do not to use the appliance for a long time, take out the wine, and unplug the unit.

Light On/Off Key

You can turn the interior light on or off by pressing this button. After closing the door for 10 seconds, the light will turn off automatically, so wine is not exposed to light for too long.

Temperature Measure Change (°F / °C)

You can change the temperature display setting from Fahrenheit to Celsius degrees by pressing the marked ,and vice versa.

Temperature regulation

You can set the temperature you desire by pressing the buttons or . When you press the button for the first time, the LED readout will show the previously set temperature. The temperature will increase 1°C or 1°F each time you press the UP button and will decrease 1°C or 1°F each time you press the DOWN button.

NOTE:

• The appliance doesn’t work properly if the set temperature is higher than the ambient temperature.
• The temperature range is from 5°C(41°F) to 18°C (64°F).
• The temperature preset at the factory is12°C(54°F).
• When you set a temperature, you set an average temperature for the whole cabinet. There may be a 2°C (36°F)to 3°C (37°F)variance between the top and bottom shelves of the appliance.

Over Temperature Alarm

In order to avoid a the temperature problem that could affect the quality of the wine, the appliance has an overtemperature alarm function. When an over temperature alarm occurs, cancel the alarm by pressing the Cancel Alarm Key and take out the wine, and contact customer service.

NOTE:

In the over temperature alarm state, press the Cancel Alarm Key to exit the over temperature alarm, the alarm tone stops, and the light ” ” will change from blinking to constant, once the appliance cools to the required temperature.

Door Alarm

The door alarm will sound once the fridge door is open over 2 minutes. In case of door alarm, the buzzer will sound 3 times per minute and will stop automatically 8 minutes later. Closing the door will also clear the door alarm. To save energy, don’t keep the door open for a long time when using refrigerator.

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