Hitachi Refrigerator-Freezer Instruction Manual

Refrigerator-Freezer

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER

For household use

Model

R-S42NH

R-S42NS

Made in Japan
5 doors

Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi Refrigerator. This refrigerator is designed for home use only. Do not use this refrigerator for commercial use and / or any purpose other than storing food. Please read this operation manual carefully and ensure you use the appliance correctly especially “Safety Suggestions” on page 32 before use. Please keep this operation manual along with your guarantee card. Hand over this operation manual together with the refrigerator when the refrigerator is passed to a third party and used in a different location, or when it is sent to a recycling plant.

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When use this for the first time after purchase. Pg.36, 37
It may take more than 4 24 hours to fully cool.
Make sure that no food protrudes beyond the storage height limit of each compartment, and allow clearance between each food in each compartment. Pg.44, 46
Otherwise, food and / or package may not be stored in each compartment properly, and as a result, the door may not be closed completely. It may cause insufficient cooling or unable to make ice.

TIPS FOR USING THE REFRIGERATOR WISELY FOR ENERGY SAVINGS

1. Reduce the rate of opening and closing of doors. Frequent opening and closing leads to waste of energy.
2. Do not overfill the refrigerator. Overfilling the refrigerator prevents a smooth circulation of cool air, precluding even cooling throughout the refrigerator and consuming unnecessary power. Place food at appropriate intervals.
3. Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. Placing hot food raises the temperature in the refrigerator, which, in turn, raises the temperature of surrounding food.
4. Provide sufficient spacing around the refrigerator. Installing the refrigerator with little clearance between the refrigerator and the surrounding objects prevents the release of heat and thus leads to the waste of power.
5. Replace a damaged door gasket. Cool air leaks through a damaged gasket, which leads to the waste of power. If a name card inserted between the gasket and the refrigerator slides down, the gasket needs replacing.
FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

If the ice is not made

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If the refrigerator is not cooled Pg.56

If frost or dew is formed

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10A

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Benzine LP gas
binder

R600a:

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9 6

1213
2°C ~ 6°C 2°C ~ 9°C

Lactobacillus beverage

Yogurt

Tea Milk

1415 -19°C ~ -17°C

1617 -19°C ~ -17°C

New tea

Frozen wheat noodle

leaves

13
-2°C ~ 0°C
Butter

sauFsiashge

Vienna sausage

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4°C ~ 8°C

1617 -20°C ~ -18°C

Rice

Deep-fried chicken

Hamburger

Tea

Mineral water

32°C

Water

Quick

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Cleaning

Energy Saving

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Quick Freezer

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BEFORE USE

GENERAL USE

CONTENTS

BEFORE USE
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS ………………………….. 32 BEFORE USE ………………………………………… 36
Preparation before use …………………………………….. 36 Transporting your refrigerator (transport for moving) … 37 NAME & FUNCTION OF EACH PART …………… 38 Name of each compartment / temperature / food storage … 38 Functions of the Control Panel …………………………… 39 Temperature adjustment (Refrigerator / Freezer) ….. 39

GENERAL USE

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT …………….. 40 Cooling food Quickly (Quick Cooling) ………………….. 40 Adjust the height of a shelf or pocket …………………. 41 Chill room ……………………………………………………… 41
ICE COMPARTMENT (AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER) … 42 How to make Ice …………………………………………….. 42 Amount of ice stored and ice-making time ………………… 43 Quick Ice Making ……………………………………………. 43 Stop Ice Making ……………………………………………… 43 Water Supply Indicator …………………………………….. 43

When ” On ” or ” / ” of Freezer and “” of Refrigerator are blinking ……………………………….

FREEZER COMPARTMENT ……………………… 44

Storing foods …………………………………………………. 44

When storing foods …………………………………………. 44

Quick freeze of foods (Quick Freezing) ……………….. 45

VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT ………………….. 46

Storing foods …………………………………………………. 46

When storing foods …………………………………………. 46

VARIOUS FUNCTIONS ……………………………. 47

Activating energy saving mode …………………………. 47

” eco ” Operation indicator lamp ……………………….. 47

Locking the Control Panel ………………………………… 48

Door Alarm ……………………………………………………. 48

Door Alarm and operation sound setting ……………… 48

Further temperature adjustments (Refrigerator / Freezer) … 49

Triple Power Deodorizing Effect …………………………. 49

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE …………………………………….. 50 Power plug / Door gaskets / Surface of door / Shelves and Pockets … 50 Liquid receivers / Back / sides / floor of the refrigerator / case … 50 Ice Maker Cleaning …………………………………………. 51 Water supply tank …………………………………………… 52 Ice tray …………………………………………………………. 53
HOW TO REMOVE / ATTACH PARTS …………. 54 Height adjustable upper and middle shelf …………… 54 Height adjustable lower shelf ……………………………. 54 Fixed shelf …………………………………………………….. 54 Door pocket …………………………………………………… 54 Chill room ……………………………………………………… 54 Ice Case (Ice Compartment) / Upper Freezer Case (Upper Freezer) … 55 Slide Case / Lower Freezer Case (Lower Freezer) …. 55 Upper Case / Lower Case (Vegetable Compartment) … 55

How to attach the slide door (Ice Compartment / Upper Freezer / Lower Freezer / Vegetable Compartment) ……

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………. 56

Initial stage ……………………………………………………. 56

Control Panel …………………………………………………. 56

Automatic ice making ……………………………………… 56

Refrigerator is not cold ……………………………………. 56

Frost and / or dew formed ………………………………… 57

Refrigerator is too cold …………………………………….. 57

Indicator is blinking ………………………………………… 57

Abnormal operating sound ……………………………….. 57

Door is not in a horizontal state …………………………. 57

Refrigerator be comes hot ……………………………….. 58

Strange smell ………………………………………………… 58

Others ………………………………………………………….. 58 AVAILABLE PARTS ………………………………… 58

ABOUT NON-CFC REFRIGERATORS / STORABLE WEIGHT …………………………………………………

AFTER-SALES SERVICE …………………………. 60

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

Please follow these precautions

When using this appliance, failure to follow safety precautions may result in personal harm, harm to other people, and also damage to property.

The notes shown here explain the degree of harm or damage caused by ignoring the displayed contents and using the product incorrectly, with classification signs as shown below.

Suggestions are indicated and categorized by the following symbols accompanied by explanations. (The symbols below are examples)

Suggestions headed by this pictograph indicate
WARNING ” There is high chance of serious injury or death ” if ignored.

CAUTION

Suggestions headed by this pictograph indicate ” There is a high chance of injury or damage to property ” if ignored.

This symbol indicates ” Warning or calling attention ” .
This symbol indicates something you must not do. (Prohibited)
This symbol indicates something you must do. (Compulsory)

This refrigerator uses flammable refrigerants. The symbol column below states the precautions on flammable refrigerants.

This symbol denotes the precautions on flammable refrigerants.

WARNING

Installation

Take measures to prevent overturning of

refrigerator due to earthquake,etc.

Overturning of the

refrigerator could result in personal injury.

trembling and unstable

Wetting Prohibited

Do not install the refrigerator in damp places or where water may adhere to. This may impair electricity insulation causing electric shock or fire.
Do not place multiple portable socket outlets or portable power at the back of this product.

Handling the power and power cable

Prohibited

Avoid usage that may cause the wall outlet or power cord components to work beyond their specified electric current. Do not use power sources that are not a rated AC voltage. If a power source is shared with other appliances, double or multipoint adapters may heat up beyond normal levels and cause fire. Use a wall outlet rated above 10 ampere by itself.

When placing this product, ensure that the power cord is not entangled or damaged.
The power cord or plug should not be cut, modified, touched with hot implements, bent by force, twisted, pulled, have heavy objects placed on it, pressed by the refrigerator,or be bound or tied up.
Using a damaged power cord may cause electric shock, short circuits, or fire. If the power cord is damaged, it has to be repaired or
replaced only by the manufacturer, its service company, or a qualified service representative.

Connect the power plug firmly to a power outlet with the cord downwards. Connection of the power plug with the cord running upwards could apply stress on the cord and cause electrical short circuit or overheat, resulting in electrical shock or fire. Incomplete connection of the power plug could result in electrical shock or fire due to heat.

Clean the dust on the power plug frequently. Insulation failure from moisture from the dust collected on the power plug may cause fire. Unplug the power plug and wipe it with a dry cloth.

SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
Benzine LP gas binder

WARNING

Handling the power and power cable

Wet Hands Prohibited

Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands. This may result in electric shock.
For children of ages 8 or older and for people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental abilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, this product can be used if supervised or instructed and made understanding the dangers associated with its use. Children shall not play with this equipment. Children shall not clean it or perform its users ‘ maintenance without supervision. Children of ages 3 to 8 are not allowed to load and unload refrigerator equipment.

Be sure to unplug the power plug before doing maintenance to the refrigerator. Continuous use may cause electric shock or injury. Pg.50 Always hold the plug when unplugging it.

During use

Wetting Prohibited

Do not splash water on or inside the refrigerator. This may impair electrical insulation causing electric shock or fire.

Do not put water containers on top of the refrigerator. Spilled water may impair insulation of electrical components causing faulty electrical currents. This may result in leakage,electric shock or fire.

Prohibited

Do not put in items that may catch fire. Benzine, ether, LP gas, thinner, adhesives may ignite an explosion.

Do not put a piece of dry ice in it. It might explode if sealed.

Do not use flammable sprays near the refrigerator. Sparks from points of electrical contact such as door switches may ignite a fire.

Do not hang on the doors or step on the various compartments. Injury may be caused by the refrigerator tipping over or hands getting caught between doors.

Do not put too much force on the door by opening it too much or leaning on the opened door.

Drugs, chemicals, research and experimental substances should not be stored in the refrigerator. Substances that require precise conditions for storage cannot be stored in a domestic refrigerator.
Do not put things on top of the refrigerator. Opening and closing doors etc. may cause things placed on top of the refrigerator to fall resulting in injury.
Do not remove the cover of the interior lamp. When the interior lamp is damaged, please contact the service centre to replace it so as to avoid injury.

Contact Prohibited

Do not touch the machinery components of the automatic ice maker. There is a danger of injury when the ice trays are rotating.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNING

About the refrigerant (Be careful of the following as this is a flammable gas R600a: isobutane)

Prohibited

Do not scratch or damage the main body of the refrigerator with a sharp object such as screw. Since the refrigerant used is flammable, any leakage from the pipe inside the wall may cause ignition and explosion.

Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator. If the refrigerant leaks, sparks on the contact may cause ignition and explosion.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. If you damage the refrigerant pipe, stay away from the refrigerator and avoid using fire and electrical appliances. Should you damage the refrigerator, open the window to ventilate and contact the authorised service centre.

Keep the enclosure or built-in ventilation openings of this product away from obstructions. Pg.36 Leakage of refrigerant gas may cause ignition or explosion.
Please consult your dealer or the Recycle Hotline of the Recycle Centers in the Environmental Protection Administration when discarding the unit. If the refrigerant leaks, it may cause ignition and explosion.

The warning label and name plate including this symbol affixed on compressor and refrigerator should be kept throughout the life of the refrigerator.

Only the service companies or service personnel certified by Hitachi shall handle, repair, dispose of, or install the used flammable refrigerant.

In case of emergency
Stop the refrigerator by unplugging it if it is not running properly or breaks down. Continuous running may cause electric shock or injury. Always hold the plug when unplugging it.

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify your

refrigerator.

Injury may be caused by ignition of fire or faulty

Disassembly prohibited

running. Please consult with a retailer if any repairs or

disassembly are required.

In the event of gas leak, do not touch the refrigerator and open windows to allow ventilation. Sparks from points of electrical contact such as door switches may ignite explosions causing fire or burn injuries.

turn off the switch

When discarding the unit
Before discarding the unit or recycling, remove the door gaskets to avoid the risk of an infant or child being entrapped inside.

CAUTION

SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

When moving the refrigerator

Do not move the refrigerator by using its wheels as it may damage the floor. Please lay a protective mat.

Prohibited

caution

Never hang the handle with

a crane, etc.

Be careful not to knock the back / sides of the refrigerator.

Use the carrying handle when carrying it. Your hands may slip resulting in injury if you hold the refrigerator at other places other than the carrying handles. More than 2 persons should carry the refrigerator for safety reasons. Carry it with the door facing upward as shown in the illustration. Use a tape to fix an electric plug / power cord so that it will not hang down.

During use

Prohibited

Do not put bottles in the Door Baskets if they do not sit properly on the bottom of the front section. Forcing in items like large bottles may result in them getting tipped over, causing injury.

Do not put glass bottles in the Freezer Compartment. Bottles may break from the contents freezing and cause injury.

When opening or closing a door while the adjacent door is left open, exercise caution lest your hand or a finger should be caught between the opened doors.

Close the door using only the handle.

Do not put your feet too close when opening the bottom door of the refrigerator. You may hit the instep or other parts of your feet resulting in injury.

Do not put your hands or feet under the base surface of the refrigerator. When cleaning, putting your hands under the base surface of the refrigerator may result in injury by cutting them on sheet metal parts.
Do not have food items protruding over the front of the shelves. Injury may be caused from items like bottles getting knocked over.
Do not open or close the door with force. (Doing so may cause food to drop)
Do not open or close a door while other person is using the refrigerator.
Do not open or close a door of the Refrigerator Compartment while holding the handle of the drawer. This may cause frost injury. (Especially in the case of metal items)
Do not touch the food and containers inside the Freezer Compartment with wet hands. Spoiled food may cause serious sickness.
Do not eat food that smells strange or has changed color. Spoiled food may cause serious sickness.

To prevent water from dripping on the floor. Water due to dew and / or frost may drip on the floor if there is a gap clearance around the door for a long time. Close the door completely without no gap.
When opening and closing a door while other door is opened, be careful lest your finger or hand should be caught between the opened doors.

When you hear an abnormal sound or find abrasion powder during the opening or closing of a door, stop using the refrigerator and call for inspection.

BEFORE USE
Preparation before use

1 Preparation before use The floor should be sturdy and flat.

Lay a board with 1cm thickness on the floor if the refrigerator is installed on the carpet, tatami mat, flooring or PVC sheet

flooring which may be hollow or discolor.

Place the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and heat.

Do not place it in damp areas, and ensure good air ventilation.

This will reduce adverse effects to refrigerating power and keep electricity cost down. This will also prevent the refrigerator from discoloring and rusting.

Required space above the refrigerator: 5 cm or more

The place should be separated from other equipments.

To prevent disturbance (noise / scattered image) to TV and others attributable to the

refrigerator.

The actual size of the center part of the side of the refrigerator’s main body is slightly

larger than the nominal size.

Therefore, please allow enough space around when installing the refrigerator. The back of the refrigerator can be placed very close to the wall.

Required space for right and left of the refrigerator: 0.5 cm or more

If you are concern with the vibrating sound or dew condensation on the rear or

discoloration of or dirt on a wall due to high humidity, place the refrigerator away from the wall (2 cm or more).

2 Fix the refrigerator 1 To remove leg cover, hold both ends of it and pull it towards you by applying some force.

Leg cover

2 Turn the left and right adjustable mounts until they touch the floor. Adjust the refrigerator compartment door so that it is horizontal.

Note

The height of the door can be adjusted 1mm every one turn of the

Depending on the material or strength of a

adjustable mount.

floor on which the refrigerator is installed or

the weight of food put in it, a door may be

The right side door is lower.

The left side door is lower. lowered after several days (about 5 days)

after the installation.

If this happens, adjust the parallelism

between the doors again.

Installing the refrigerator on an unlevel

floor or sinking of its leg(s) due to a floor

which is not strong enough to support the

Turn the left adjustable Turn the right adjustable

mount to lower the left mount to lower the right

side door.

weight of food may cause a difference in level between the right and left doors. This does not affect the refrigerator

Excessively turning an adjustable mount may cause it to detach.

performance. Adjust the refrigerator adjustable mount

3 Insert the pins of the leg cover into the mounting holes to attach the leg cover. Mounting hole

to keep it level according to the procedure listed below if you want to correct it. Correcting any left / right lean and lifting slightly the front side of the refrigerator

until the door can be closed easily and

completely.

Fork

When you release your hand from a

refrigerator door with the door open, the

Leg cover

door may this is normal.

BEFORE USE

3 Clean the inside of the refrigerator. Wipe it with a soft, wet cloth, then finish with a dry cloth. Wash the water supply tank, water filter, and ice tray with water. Do not wipe off the lubricant applied to the drawer rail or the contact surface of the rail. (The lubricant complies with the Food Sanitation Act) When using it at the beginning, it may smell of plastic. If you are concerned, ensure that the room is well ventilated. (Smell will gradually disappear)

4 Plug the power cord. You may plug in the power cord immediately after installing the refrigerator. Use a wall outlet exclusively when connecting the power cord. (Alternating current 220 – 240V, rated 10A or more) Check that the power plug or the cord is not wedged between the back of the refrigerator and the wall in order to prevent the cord from getting hot.
Cooling inside the refrigerator starts.
It may take more than 4 hours to cool the inside of the refrigerator, depending on conditions such as the ambient temperature or storage state of foods. It may take 24 hours or more in summer, etc. Do not put ice cream, uncooled foods or perishable foods in it until the inside of the refrigerator is cooled well.
Perform ” Ice Maker Cleaning ” when using the automatic ice making function first. Pg.5153 A series of ice making operation will start automatically after the inside of the refrigerator is cooled well.
(When using for the first time, it may take 24 hours and more to make ice.) When the temperature inside the refrigerator is low, cooling may not start for about 10 minutes after inserting the power plug.

Note

Rust proofing of the piping may be required.

When installing the refrigerator near the hot spring areas, industrial areas, near the sewer pipes, etc., its pipes may corrode due to

the sulfide gas. Consult your service agent.

The warranty does not cover failures due to gas damage, such as blackening of the pipes.

After inserting the power plug into a wall outlet, you will hear noise from the refrigerator, it is preparing for operation.

You may also hear a louder noise from the compressor or fan until the inside is cooled enough.

Do not peel off the seal on the back or plastics at the lower part of the side.

Stickers

When a magnet or suction cup is attached on the side of the body or the surface of a door, it may leave a mark.

When you attach a paper sheet on the door surface in a high ambient temperature, dew may form on the door

surface, or the paper may absorb moisture.

Transporting your refrigerator (transport for moving)

Plastic parts (Left / Right)

1 Remove all foods or ice.

7 Place a sheet or cloth for protection first, and

2 Empty the water from the water supply tank / ice tray.

then lay it back to drain

water.

Such as old cloth

3 Pull off the power plug. There is no problem even just before moving.
4 Remove the leg covers, and raise the adjustable mounts.

8 Make sure to hold the handles when carrying it with 2 persons or more.
Do not lay it down horizontally for transportation (which may cause failure of the refrigerator).

5 9 Use a tape to secure the door / power cord.

See ” Preparation before use ” for installing the refrigerator in a new

6 Place a sheet or cloth for protection when moving / transporting it.

location. Pg.3637

To prevent damage to the floor material or water from spilling out.

NAME & FUNCTION OF EACH PART
Name of each compartment / temperature / food storage

Refrigerator compartment Pg.4041
ShelfAbout 2°C ~ 6°CPocketAbout 2°C ~ 9°C

Refrigerating food

Lactobacillus beverage

Yogurt

Tea Milk

The temperature at the door pocket is slightly high.
Ice compartment
Pg.4243 About -19°C ~ -17°C The ice cubes made by the automatic ice maker.
Upper freezer
Pg.4445 About -19°C ~ -17°C

New tea

Frozen wheat noodle

leaves

Chill room Pg.41
About -2°C ~ 0°C

Fresh foods such as meat, fish and seafood

Butter

sauFsiashge

Vienna sausage

Vegetable compartment
Pg.46 About 4°C ~ 8°C

Slimline slide case Lower Case

Unused vegetables, Leafy vegetables

small vegetables, (spinach, komatsuna,

fruits, etc.

etc.), large vegetables

(cabbage, lettuce, etc.)

lower freezer
Pg.4445
About -20°C ~ -18°C

Rice

Deep-fried chicken

Hamburger

Tall Storage Compartment Long vegetable, PET bottles, etc.

Tea

Mineral water

The above temperatures are standard values under the condition that the refrigerator is stable with no food stored and the doors closed, at ambient temperatures of approximately 32ºC, whereas the setting is “” for both refrigerating chamber and freezing chamber.

Knacks for preservation Store foods spaced out from one another.
It is recommended to wrap food with strong smell. Recommended weight of food storage in the refrigerator.

Pg.59

NAME & FUNCTION OF EACH PART
Display area Setting area

Functions of the Control Panel

Press the button to change the settings, if necessary.

Providing information
Will lit up while it is working in ” eco ” mode.

Pg.47

Will lit up while the Control Panel is locked. Pg.48

Water

Will lit up when water in the water supply tank is getting low.

Pg.43

Adjusting temperature settings
Set temperature for each compartment. Use “” as standard setting. Refer to the below

Setting an ice-making

Set the ice making mode

Quick On Off

Pg.43 Pg.42 Pg.43

Cleaning

Pg.51

Setting a cooling mode

Set a cooling mode for each compartment.

Energy Saving Quick Fridge Quick Freezer

Pg.47 Pg.40 Pg.45

Note
The indicator lamp on the Control Panel will be unlit for energy saving in about 40 seconds after operation. However, ” Quick Freezer ” , ” Quick Fridge ” , ” Energy Saving ” , ” Quick ” , ” Off ” , ” Water ” and ” eco ” Operation will not be turned off.
To confirm settings, open the refrigerator door or press any button. The indicator lamps become lit again. When opening the refrigerator door, the displayed characters become lit. They become unlit about 15 seconds later after closing it. Close all the doors before adjusting the settings. While a door of the refrigerator is opened or an indicator lamp on the display is
blinking, it will not work even if you press the Control Panel. When a door remains open for 1 minute or more, door alarm will be triggered. Pg.48
Temperature adjustment (Refrigerator / Freezer)

Touch the control panel to change the temperature. It is set at factory settings at “” . For standard usage, set it at “” . If it is cold in summer, set to “” .

Request If prolong usage setting at “” in winter season, etc., the food may freeze.
If it is too cold, set it at “” or “” .

Note

The temperature inside the refrigerator varies slightly depending on the using conditions. Reference refrigerator compartment

The temperature can be adjusted further. Pg.49

temperature

If the freezer compartment is set at “” , the power consumption increases “” is 1 to 3°C lower than “”

about 20% more than the “” setting.

“” is 1 to 3°C higher than “”

If the temperature setting of the refrigerator compartment is changed, the temperature Reference freezer compartment

of the vacuum compartment will also be changed too.

temperature

If the temperature setting of the freezer compartment is changed, the temperature “” is 2 to 4°C lower than “”

of the ice compartment will also be changed too.

“” is 2 to 4°C higher than “”

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
LED lamp
Height adjustable upper shelf Quick cooling corner
Height adjustable middle shelf
Fixed shelf

Refrigerator Compartment
Cold Air Blowout Port Height adjustable pockets Pocket
Pocket Egg stand
Height adjustable lower shelf
Double door pockets

Refrigerator compartment temperature sensor

Chill room

Request
High moisture foods / canned beverages may be frozen or explode if they are placed around the Cold Air Blowout Port. Place them near the front side of a shelf or in a pocket.
Store hot foods in the ” Quick Cooling ” corner or on the Height adjustable shelf. If it is placed near the temperature sensor, the temperature of the Refrigerator Compartment may get too low or dew may adhere to the panel at the back of the Refrigerator Compartment.
Do not put too much force on the door by opening it too much or leaning on the opened door, this may cause damage to the door.
Cooling food Quickly (Quick Cooling)

To cool food quickly, select Quick Cooling function and place your food at ” Quick Cooling ”

the ” Quick Cooling ” section.

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To activate the setting
Press ” Mode ” button to turn on ” Quick Fridge ” indicator lamp.
” Quick Fridge ” indicator lamp is turned on during the ” Quick Fridge ” operation. The operation will end automatically in about 50 minutes and ” Quick Fridge ” indicator lamp will turn off.

Light ON

To cancel the setting Press ” Mode ” button to turn off ” Quick Fridge ” indicator lamp.

Press it

Note While ” Quick Fridge ” is set, power consumption is higher than when it is released.

Press it

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

Adjust the height of a shelf or pocket

You can adjust the position of the shelf or pocket depending on size of foods or beverage.
For how to remove / attach parts, see Pg.54

Height adjustable shelves (upper / middle)
You can adjust the position of them depending on the height of foods or beverage.

Height adjustable pockets
You can adjust the position of them depending on the height of foods or beverage.

Height adjustable shelf (lower)
You can adjust them in three-stages.

Status at purchasing

Storage of pans, etc.

Storage of milk carton, etc.

Chill room

Turn the upside of the shelf board down and mount it at the upper level.

Turn the upside of the shelf board down and mount it at the lower level.

Foods such as meats,fishes and shellfishes can be preserved at low temperature.

Note

Dew and / or frost may be formed in the sealed Chill room due to moisture contained in food or in the air. Soak a soft cloth in lukewarm water and wipe off the dew and / or frost with the cloth. (Attached dew, frost or ice does not reduce performance.)
If you spill water or juice in the Chill Room, please wipe it off immediately. To remove the case, refer to ” HOW TO REMOVE / ATTACH PARTS ” . Pg.54

Dew, frost or ice

ICE COMPARTMENT (AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER)

Water Supply Tank (Approx. 1.0 L)
Add water line
Ice Case

Container-full line
Ice full line

Ice scoop

Ice storage space

(Return to the original position after use.)

Ice Compartment

Control Panel Ice Making Buttons
” Water ” indicator lamp
Automatic Ice Maker
Ice tray

Ice Compartment
Display Ice Making button

How to make Ice

Perform ” Ice Maker Cleaning ” when making ice for the first time or when it is not used for more than one week. Pg.5153

1 Press ” Ice Maker ” Light ON button to activate ” On ” indicator.

” On ” mode is set at factory setting.

Press it

2 Remove water supply tank.

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WARNING: Fill with potable water only. Water for ice making is according to your drinking standard.
Quality of tap water may vary in different countries. Please check and verify with your local authority. Change water and clean the container at least once a week for hygiene purposes. Pg.52 If the ice made of mineral water containing a lot of mineral ingredients is put into water, white powder may appear, this is due to mineral ingredients and is harmless. The following type of liquid are easily contaminated with bacteria. Please wash the container usually once every 3 days.

3 Open the water supply cover and add water.

Water supply cover

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Do not pour water beyond the

8″5&3

Container-full line.

Container-full line

Mineral water

Filtered water or

Well water

4 Replace the water supply tank.

Push it all the way to the back.

(Hardness: 100mg / L or less) boiled water (Required to satisfy the appropriate water quality standard)
Do not use the following beverages as they may cause

Push it straight beyond the

malfunction, deformation or sticking ice.

” Container set position ” line

completely.

JUICE

If the water supply tank is not pushed

Tea

all the way in, ice cannot form.

Water may spill out if the Container set position water supply tank is inclined. Wipe off spilled water immediately.

Juice drink

Sports drink Carbonated drink Tea

5 Ice-making starts automatically. When ice cubes reach the Ice full line, the automatic ice-making function is suspended.

The function automatically resumes when ice gets low.

When the Ice Case contains no ice cube, you may hear a large sound when ice cubes fall from the Ice Tray.

ICE COMPARTMENT (AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER)

Amount of ice stored and ice-making time

Type

R-S42N Type

Stored ice amount

Ice is leveled

Estimated 130 pcs

Required time (8 pcs) for an ice Normal ” On ”

making operation

” Quick ”

Estimated 110 minutes 140 minutes Estimated 80 minutes

The above values are obtained with an ambient temperature of 30°C, the temperature in each compartment set to “” and no door opened / closed.

Note

When ice partially accumulates, ice making may stop with a small amount of ice storage. Spread out the ice within the box. It may take longer time to make ice in the following cases

It is used for the first time (it may take 24 hours or more). It is set to the ” Energy Saving ” mode. After the ice tray is cleaned.

When the temperature of the Freezer Compartment is set to ” ” . In case of power outage.

When the door of the Freezer Compartment / Ice Compartment is not closed completely.

Large volume of foods is stored in the refrigerator at one time. The door is opened / closed frequently. With the low ambient temperature in winter, etc.

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Detecting lever

If the setting is ” On ” or ” Quick ” , do not put frozen food other than ice made by the automatic ice maker in the ice storage space. (It may prevent the ice from forming as parts of the ice maker may be obstructed by the food obstructing. Thus making it difficult to open the drawer and may cause damage to the parts.)
Open and close the door of the ice compartment slowly. If it is opened and closed vigorously, ice may spill from the ice case and fall into the lower freezer.

Frozen food Is any frozen food stored in the inner part of the Ice case?

Quick Ice Making

Stop Ice Making

Detecting lever
Ice scoop Is the ice scoop at its
correct position?

Press ” Ice Maker ” button to activate the ” Quick ” indicator.
” Quick ” operation ends automatically in about 7 hours, and will be changed to ” On ” mode.

Light ON

Press it

Note

” Quick ” indicator continues to be lit during the ” Quick ” operation. The ” eco ” operation indicator lamp is not turned on.
During the “Quick” operation, the freezer compartment is given priority to cool, so that the temperature of the refrigerator compartment tends to rise when the door of the refrigerator compartment is frequently opened and closed, or etc.

Water Supply Indicator

Press ” Ice Maker ” button to Light ON activate ” Off ” indicator.

If you set to ” Off ” for 1 week or longer, clean the automatic ice maker before resuming back to ” On ” mode. Pg.5153

Press it

Note

” Off ” indicator continues to be lit during the ” Off ” operation.

When the water level is low in the water supply tank, the ” Water ” indicator lits. Add water to the water supply tank.
The ” Water ” indicator does not light when the automatic ice maker is ” Off ” . When the door of the refrigerator compartment is closed, the ” Water ” indicator turns off once. It lights up again if water is not added. (Up to 3 hours later)

Light ON Control Panel

Note
The ” Water ” indicator does not light when the automatic ice maker is ” Off ” . If there is water in the water supply tank but the water supply tank is not pushed in
firmly, the ” Water ” indicator will light up. Push in the water supply tank so that it passes the ” Container set position ” line. Even when ” On ” is activated, the ” Water ” indicator may not light when the Ice Case is full.

When ” On ” or ” / ” of Freezer and “” of Refrigerator are blinking

The ice tray may be in contact with food inside the ice case. Blinking
Empty the Ice Case, and start the ” Ice Maker Cleaning ” . Pg.51

Blinking
or

Blinking

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

Upper Freezer Lower Freezer

Upper Freezer

Lower Freezer

For storing foods for daily use or foods which has been

partially used.

Upper limit line

Large amount of foods can be stored in a 3-tier cases and can be organized neatly.

Upper freezer case Slimline slide case (with an aluminum tray)
Slide case

Lower freezer case

Note

” Quick Freezing ” corner Tall storage compartment
When storing foods, do not exceed the upper limit line. Note Do not remove the slimline slide case.

Storing foods

Upper Freezer Lower Freezer

Freezing pack, airtight container, bread, etc.

” Quick Freezing ” Corner

To quickly freeze meat, fish and steamed rice

Slimline slide case Slide case Lower freezer case

Small-item and frozen food, etc.

Freezing bag and airtight container etc.

Frozen food and bread, ice cream etc.

Tall Storage Compartment

PET bottle for freezing, etc.

When storing foods

Food can be stored according to different type and sizes with the lower and upper freezer cases.
Stored food should not touch the upper cases or partitions.

Note
Do not store any PET bottle in the slimline slide case. It might get stuck as it expands when frozen.
Do not use with the slide case removed. Food may drop to the inner part of the case, and as a result, the door may not close completely.
Do not use containers that are not suitable for freezing.

Partition Upper freezer door
Partition
Lower freezer door

Up to the upper limit line Upper freezer case
Slimline slide case Slide case Lower freezer case

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

Quick freeze of foods (Quick Freezing)

With the aluminum tray, you can freeze food quickly.

Wrap the food in cellophane wrap or put it in a freezer bag and place it on the aluminum tray. ” Quick Freezing ”

Cut food into small pieces so that it freezes faster and can be taken out easily too.

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Note
Food can be frozen more efficiently if placed in close contact with the aluminum tray and not stacked.
To activate the setting

Press ” Mode ” button to activate the ” Quick Freezer ” indicator.
During ” Quick Freezer ” mode, ” Quick Freezer ” indicator lamp is kept ON. The operation will end automatically in about 120 minutes, and ” Quick Freezer ” indicator lamp will be turned off.

Light ON

To cancel the setting

Press ” Mode ” button to turn off ” Quick Freezer ” indicator lamp.

Press it

Press it
Note
When ” Quick Freezer ” is activated, cooling of the freezer compartment will be cooled faster. If the refrigerator compartment door is frequently opened and closed, the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment will easily rise.
If ” Quick Freezer ” is set again within 60 minutes after the ” Quick Freezer ” operation is completed, the ” Quick Freezer ” indicator lights on, and the ” Quick Freezer ” operation will start 60 minutes later. This is to prevent the temperature rise in the refrigerator compartment.
When ” Quick Freezer ” is activated, it consumes more power than the normal setting.

VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT

Vegetable Compartment

Upper case Lower case

Tall storage compartment

Storing foods
Upper case Tall storage compartment
Lower case

Partially used vegetables, small vegetables, fruits, etc. Long vegetables, PET bottles, etc. Leafy vegetables (spinach, komatsuna, etc.), large vegetables (cabbage, lettuce, etc.)

When storing foods
Food can be stored according to different type and sizes with the lower and upper cases.
Upper case
Lower case

It is recommended to wrap vegetables with plastic film under the following conditions:
If the stored food absorb smell of vegetables such as scallion, leeks, and shallots easily.
Storing vegetables and / or fruits which were used partially
When the storage amount of vegetables is small, or when there are many packaged vegetables
If dew is form in the compartment

Note
Pay attention to the height of foods to store. The door may not close properly and it may not cooled. Foods and each case may also be damaged. Some food and bottles may not be possible to store within the compartment due to its size.
Do not use the refrigerator with the upper case removed. Doing so may cause food to drop into the rear of the case, which may prevent the door from closing.
Do not force foods or beverages into it. Foods and each case may be damaged.
High humidity in the vegetable compartment may cause condensation in the upper and lower cases and the vegetable compartment depending on the amount and kind of vegetables. If water is collected in the case, the food will be damaged easiliy. Wipe it off with a soft cloth.
Open / close the vegetable compartment door slowly. Opening / closing the door forcefully, the food stored in the tall storage compartment (PET bottle etc.) may overturn.

VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT / VARIOUS FUNCTIONS

VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
Activating ” Energy saving ” mode
Activate the ” Energy Saving ” mode reduces the cooling power of each compartment for energy saving.
E.g, if the Refrigerator Compartment drawer is left open for 30seconds or more, the brightness of the LED light inside the compartment will be reduced for energy saving If a door is not opened or closed for a long time, the inside is cooled down slowly to further reduce power consumption.
To activate the setting
Press the ” Mode ” button to activate the ” Energy Saving ” indicator. Light ON
The indicator lamps will be lit in sequence as shown below each time you press the button.

” Energy Saving ” mode (When purchasing)

Press it

To cancel the setting

Press the ” Mode ” to deactivate the ” Energy Saving ” indication.

Note
Automatic temperature control lowers cooling loads, which may cause ice cream to soften and frost to form on frozen food. It also requires longer freezing time and ice making time.
The ” Energy Saving ” indicator lamp is turned on during the ” Energy Saving ” mode. If ” Quick ” is activated together with ” Energy Saving ” , the weaker cooling operation will be canceled after awhile. Please note that switching the button to ” Quick Freezer ” , ” Quick Freezer ” or ” Quick Fridge ” in the ” Energy saving ” mode cancels the
mode. You may activate it again. When the temperature of the ” Freezer Compartment ” and / or ” Refrigerator Compartment ” is set to “” , food freshness will still
be maintained even when ” Energy Saving ” is activated as the cooling level will not be reduced.

” eco ” Operation indicator lamp
During energy saving operation, frost recycling cooling, ” eco ” Operation indicator lamp is automatically turned ON to indicate the energy saving operation.
Open or close the door less frequently and quickly.

Note

If ” eco ” Operation indicator lamp is not illuminated, check the following.
Immediately after it is installed, or many foods are stored at a time If the door is frequently opened / closed If the door is not closed completely because some food / bag is wedged between the
door and the body of the refrigerator. ” Quick Freezer ” , ” Quick Fridge ” or ” Quick ” is activated. The ambient temperature of the refrigerator is about 35°C or higher.

” eco ” Operation indicator lamp

VARIOUS FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED)

Locking the Control Panel

Disenabling operations can prevent erroneous operations or misuse by children. When this indicator lamp (Lock of the Control Panel) is illuminated, any other portion of the Control Panel will not be activated even if you touch it.

Press ” Freezer ” button for 3 seconds or more until the preset sound is heard.
Locking of the Control Panel is changed to ” On ” or ” Off ” . The locking of the Control Panel is preset at factory settings to ” Off ” ( ” ” is unlit).

Setting of the Con

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