Hitachi R-240AT3 manual Freezing Corner, Defrosting, Cleaning, When Electricity Fails, When Moving

Models: R-240AT3

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FREEZING CORNER

FREEZING CORNER

Make use of “FREEZING CORNER” for ice making and food freezing.

When you freeze food, wrap it to keep its humidity and flavor before storing it in “ FREEZING CORNER”

Be careful not to freeze bean curds and fresh vegetables, because they are not suitable for freezing.

DEFROSTING

You never have to defrost either compartment. The frost on evaporator, which is hidden in back of the freezer compartment, is melted away by the work of defrosting heater automatically.

The defrosted water was drained into the evaporating pan and evaporates automatically.

CLEANING

Removable parts may be rinsed with water.

For cleaning the refrigerator, wipe the refrigerator with a damp cloth or sponge. Mild soap may be used.

If soap is used, rinse the refrigerator thoroughly with water and wipe it dry.

Never use a hard brush, harsh, abrasive cleansers, heavy duty cleansers or solvents, such as paint thinner, benzine, petroleum, soap-powder, hot water, acid, etc., on any surface.

Water splashed on the refrigerator will damage the insulation of the electric parts or rust the metal parts.

(1)Do not splash water on the refrigerator, even when cleaning it.

(2)When cleaning electric parts such as “SWITCH” “LAMP” wring the cloth or sponge well.

Please clean the evaporator pan once a year to keep evaporating efficiency high. Be sure the evaporator pan is in place.

Don’t forget to clean the door gaskets.

Wipe the door with a dry cloth when it is splashed with enter or it may rust.

Occasionally remove dust and other particles which may collect at the back of the refrigerator to keep heat radiating efficiency high, For safety, unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

WHEN ELECTRICITY FAILS

Do not open the door if possible. Food may be preserved safely for a few hours even in summer.

WHEN YOU KNOW THERE WILL BE A POWER FAILURE

Cool the refrigerator as much as possible by setting the dial to “COLD” position.

Do not stock the refrigerator.

Make a lot of ice cubes and put them on the upper shelf in “FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT”

WHEN MOVING

Unplug power cord.

Remove all foods, defrost, clean interior and wipe dry. Securely fasten removable parts (or remove and package them separately).

Handle with care; exterior should be protected with blanket covering.

Do not hold handles nor tubings when carrying the refrigerator.

Be sure to keep the refrigerator upright at all time.

VACATIONNING

If you leave the power on, remove perishables and make sure doors are completely closed.

If you shut of the house power for extended vacations remove food, defrost and clean interior. Wipe dry and leave door open slightly to prevent formation of odor.

Oiling is not necessary.

WHEN YOU DISCARD A REFRIGERATOR

COMPLETELY REMOVE THE DOORS TO PREVENT CHILD ENTRAPMENT. It takes only a moment with a screwdriver. Do this immediately and have the old unit crated away and destroyed before it attracts a child’s curiosity and endangers his life.

When you want store a refrigerator that will be used again….(1) Remove the door; or (2) use rubber bumpers or wooden blocks to prevent door from closing completely; or (3) chain and padlock or tape door closed.

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Hitachi R-240AT3 manual Freezing Corner, Defrosting, Cleaning, When Electricity Fails, When Moving, Vacationning