Hisense AEH-BW2H1 - User Manual

This document is a user's operation manual for a Hisense Refrigerator, providing comprehensive instructions for its installation, daily use, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The refrigerator is designed for household and similar applications, emphasizing safety, energy efficiency, and optimal food preservation.

Function Description

The Hisense Refrigerator is a multi-compartment appliance designed to store various types of food at different temperatures. It features a fridge compartment, a freezer compartment, and a "My Fresh Choice" compartment, which offers flexible temperature settings. The appliance incorporates Dual-Tech Cooling, which likely refers to separate cooling systems for different compartments to optimize temperature and humidity control. It also includes Soft LED Lighting for interior illumination and tempered glass shelves for storage.

The refrigerator is equipped with an electronic control panel that allows users to adjust temperatures for the fridge, freezer, and My Fresh Choice compartments. It offers special functions like "Super Cool" for rapid refrigeration, "Super Freeze" for fast freezing, and a "Holiday" mode to minimize energy consumption when the appliance is not in active use for an extended period. A "POWER" button allows for easy power on/off. The refrigerator also boasts a WIFI connection function, enabling smart control via a mobile application (HiSmart Life App) after installing a specific WIFI module. A door alarm alerts users if any door is left open for too long, helping to conserve energy and maintain internal temperatures.

Usage Features

For optimal use, the manual recommends specific initial temperature settings: 4°C for the fridge, -12°C for My Fresh Choice, and -18°C for the freezer. Users can adjust these settings via the electronic control panel, with temperature indicators displaying the current values. The "ZONE" button allows selection of the compartment to be adjusted, while the "TEMP." button cycles through available temperature options.

The refrigerator's design includes adjustable door racks, allowing users to customize storage space for items like eggs, canned goods, and bottled drinks. Glass shelves in the refrigerator chamber can also be adjusted to different heights. Crispers, mounted on telescopic extension slides, are provided for storing vegetables and fruits, with a sliding block to adjust humidity levels for optimal preservation. Higher airflow (lower humidity) is suitable for fruit, while lower airflow (higher humidity) is recommended for vegetables.

The freezer compartment features drawers for storing frozen foods such as meat and ice cream. Users are cautioned not to store bottled or canned drinks in the freezer, especially carbonated ones, as they may explode. The manual also provides detailed hints for fresh food refrigeration and freezing, including recommendations for wrapping food, proper placement for air circulation, and storage times for different food types. For those with a water dispenser model, instructions for cleaning the water tanks and system are included.

Maintenance Features

The manual emphasizes regular cleaning for hygienic reasons, recommending cleaning the appliance (both interior and exterior) at least every two months. Before cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and unplugged to prevent electrical shock. For exterior cleaning, a soft cloth with water (sprayed onto the cloth, not directly onto the appliance) and a mild detergent are suggested. Users are warned against using sharp objects, thinners, car detergents, bleach, ethereal oils, abrasive cleansers, or organic solvents, as these can damage the surface or cause fire.

Interior cleaning involves wiping surfaces with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda, rinsing with warm water, and thoroughly drying before replacing shelves and baskets. The appliance features automatic defrosting, but if a thick layer of frost accumulates in the freezer due to frequent or prolonged door openings, manual defrosting is advised. This involves removing food, unplugging the appliance, leaving the doors open to thaw, and then cleaning the freezer. Again, sharp objects should not be used to remove frost.

The door seals should be kept clean to prevent sticking and tearing. If the LED lighting is damaged, users are instructed to contact customer service for assistance, as it should not be replaced by the user. The manual also provides troubleshooting tips for common issues such as the appliance not working, odours, unusual noises, and continuous motor operation, guiding users through simple checks before contacting a qualified technician. If the appliance is to be switched off for an extended period, it should be cleaned, dried, and left with doors slightly open to prevent mold.