Haier HRF-350ME manual Defrosting, Vacation and Moving, When not in USE, Moving the Refrigerator

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DEFROSTING

The refrigerator compartment will automatically defrost. The water from defrosting drains through the hole in the bottom of the inside of the refrigerator and accumulates in a pan on top of the compressor where it evaporates. Never cover the drain hole with food or any other material. Check the drain hole frequently, to be sure that it is not clogged or blocked in any way. From time to time, clean the drain by pouring 1 cup of warm water into it.

The freezer compartment requires defrosting from time to time. Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the freezer compartment becomes 1/4-inch thick. Never use a sharp or metallic instrument or an electric appliance to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the warranty.) We recommend using the plastic scraper included with your refrigerator.

Prior to defrosting, increase your temperature control dial to “7” and allow the refrigerator to run for 12 hours. This will help to eliminate defrosting of foods when they are removed from the freezer compartment.To defrost, set temperature control dial to “0” and unplug the refrigerator. Remove foods and ice cube trays from the freezer compartment. Wrap foods in several layers of newspaper and store in a cold place. Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster, keep the door open and place a bowl of warm water in the freezer compartment. During defrosting, remove the melted ice from the bottom of the freezer compartment with a sponge. When all ice has melted,wipe the freezer compartment with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Turn the temperature control to the desired setting and return foods and ice cube tray to the freezer compartment.

VACATION AND MOVING

WHEN NOT IN USE

If your refrigerator will not be used for a period of time, turn the unit off and unplug. Clean the refrigerator (see page 6, Care and Cleaning). Leave the doors open.

MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR

When transporting the refrigerator, it must be kept in the upright position. If the refrigerator is inadvertently tilted beyond 45 degrees, restore it to the upright position and wait 24 hours before plugging in.

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Contents HRF-300ME/350ME Important Safeguards Parts Table of ContentsENERGY-SAVING Tips Refrigerator InstallationElectrical Connection Shelving Temperature Control DialOperating Your Refrigerator USE of Extension CordsCleaning the Outside Care and CleaningCleaning the Refrigerator Compartment Moving the Refrigerator When not in USEDefrosting Vacation and MovingReversing the Doors Suggested Freezer Storage Times For Other Foods Food StorageRefrigerator compartment has odor Troubleshooting