haier HR-245U - Manual (Page 5)

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all
adhesive tape holding the refrigerator 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.
2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed
materials before powering on the refrigerator.
Leveling Your Refrigerator:
• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the
front corners of your refrigerator. After properly placing your
refrigerator in its final position, you can level your refrigerator.
• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them clockwise to raise your
refrigerator or by turning them counterclockwise to lower
your refrigerator. The refrigerator door will close easier when the
leveling legs are raised.
• To assure your refrigerator 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 refrigerator:
Sides……………3/4 "(19mm)
Top....................2" (50mm)
Back..................2" (50mm)
Installing Your Refrigerator
Unpacking Your Refrigerator
Adjusting Your Refrigerator
Proper Air Circulation
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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 refrigerator.
• Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
• 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 refrigerator.
• Clean door gaskets every three months according to
general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and
pliable to assure a proper seal.
• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets
will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal.
Door Gaskets:
1. Switch off power to refrigerator.
2. Allow light bulb to cool before removing.
3. Remove bulb by screwing it out counter-clockwise.
4 Always replace with appliance type light bulb rated at 15 watts or lesser
wattage.
5. Do not exceed the 15 watts rating at any time.
• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or
other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power
outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC
outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or
thawed food in freezer and refrigerator. Clean
refrigerator before reusing.
• For long vacations or absences, empty food from refrigerator and freezer,
move the temperature DIAL to the OFF position and clean the refrigerator
and door gaskets according to "General cleaning" section. Prop doors
open, so air can circulate inside.When moving always move the refrigera-
tor vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to
the sealed system could occur.
Light Bulb Replacement
Power Interruptions
Vacation and Moving Care
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