Hisense HRM145N6AVD Use & Care Refrigerator
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Hisense. We are sure you will find your new refrigerator a pleasure to use. Before you use the appliance, we recommend that you carefully read through these instructions, which provide details about installing and using the product. Please ensure that everyone using this appliance is familiar with its operation and safety features. It is important that you install the appliance correctly and pay careful attention to the safety instructions. We recommend that you keep this user’s manual with the appliance for future reference.
Safety Instructions
General safety and daily use
- Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the power cord may cause a short circuit, fire, or electric shock.
- Don’t place too much food directly against the air outlet on the rear wall of both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, as it may affect important air circulation.
- Don’t place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance.
- Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out.
- Don’t store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may explode.
- Use caution when consuming popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer, as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
Description
- Door Bins
- Vertical Baffle Part
- Refrigerator Gasket
- Refrigerator Door
- Control Panel
- Glass shelves
- Air Chanel
- Crisper cover
- Fruit & Vegetable Crisper
- Freezer Door
- Freezer Upper Drawer
- Upper Tray Part
- Freezer Door
- Lower Tray Part
- Freezer Lower Drawer
- Adjustable bottom feet
Note
To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers in their original position as illustrated above. Your model may look different from this and other images in this manual, depending on your model’s features
Display Controls
Use your appliance according to the following control regulations. Your appliance has the corresponding functions and modes as the display panels in the pictures below. When the appliance is powered on for the first time, the backlighting of the icons on the display panel starts working. If no buttons have been pressed and the doors are closed, the backlighting will turn off.
- A Power Icon
- B Power Control
- C Fridge Compartment
- D Freezer Compartment
- E Zone Choice
- F and Celsius Indicator
- G Temperature
- H Temp Control
- I Super Cool Icon
- J Energy saving icon
- K Super Freeze Icon
- L Mode Control
Press POWER 3 seconds to turn the power on, and press 3 seconds to turn the power off, and it will display “OF”.
Installation Instructions
Before using the appliance for the first time, you should be informed of the following tips.
Ventilation of the appliance
In order to improve the efficiency of the cooling system and save energy, it is necessary to maintain good ventilation around the appliance for the dissipation of heat. For this reason, sufficient clear space should be available around the refrigerator.
Suggestion
- There should be at least 2″(50mm) of clearance from the back of the fridge to the wall, at least 1″ (25mm) of clearance from its top, at least 1″(25mm) from its side to the wall and a clear space in front to allow the doors to open 125°. As shown in the following diagrams.
- Stand your appliance in a dry place to avoid high moisture.
- Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain, or frost. Stand the appliance away from heat sources such as stoves, fires, or heaters.
Leveling of the appliance
For sufficient leveling and air circulation in the lower rear section of the appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted. You can adjust them manually or by using a suitable spanner. To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the top backwards by 0.4″ – 0.6″(10 -15mm).
Note
If required, you may lay the refrigerator on its back in order to gain access to the base. You should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the backboard of the refrigerator.
Door Removal
In case your home access door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and drawers.
Tools you will need
- With the door closed, remove the 3 screws holding the top cover (1) with a Philips (+) screwdriver, and then remove the top cover with the entire harness attached.
- Remove the screws (2) fixed on the hinges with a wrench (5/16″, 8mm) and 1 ground screw (3) attached to the hinge with a Philips (+) screwdriver. Remove the upper left and right door hinges (4).
- Use both hands to open the door more than 90°. Lift it and take it off.
Disassembling the freezer Door
There are two doors in the freezer compartment, and it is provided with an upper drawer with a tray and a lower drawer with a tray. You can follow below same steps below to disassemble the drawers, trays, and doors.
- Open the freezer door; Pull up the adjusting block (5) of the slide guides, and pull out the freezer door drawer (6) to the final position.
- Take out the tray (7) by lifting it in the direction of the arrow. Take out the tray (7) by lifting it in
the direction of the arrow. - Remove the 2 screws attached to the supporting frame (9).
- Pull out the freezer door and lift it in the direction of the arrow.
- Pull out the freezer door and lift it in the direction of the arrow.
Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons, the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories) should be cleaned at least every two months.
Exterior cleaning
To maintain the good appearance of your appliance, you should clean it regularly. Spray water onto a cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the surface of the appliance. This helps ensure an even distribution of moisture to the surface. Clean the doors, handles, and cabinet surfaces with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.
CAUTION!
- Don’t use sharp objects to clean with, as they are likely to scratch the surface.
- Don’t use thinner, car cleaner,Hisense HRM145N6AVD Use & Care Refrigerator bleach, oil, abrasive cleansers, or organic solvents such as benzene for cleaning. They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a fire.
Interior cleaning
You should clean the appliance’s interior regularly. It will be easier to clean when food stocks are low. Wipe the inside of the fridge and freezer with a weak solution of baking soda and water, and then rinse with warm water using a wrung-out sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and baskets. Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable parts before putting them back into place.
Although this appliance automatically defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on the freezer compartment’s interior walls if the freezer door is opened frequently or kept open too long. If the frost is too thick, choose a time when the freezer is nearly empty and proceed as follows:
- Remove existing food and accessory baskets, unplug the appliance from the main power, and leave the doors open. Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate the process.
- When defrosting is completed, clean your freezer as described above.
Door seals cleaning
Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and drinks can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear when you open the door. Wash the seal with a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.
Replacing the LED light
The LED light must be replaced by a competent person. If the LED light is damaged, follow the steps below：
- Unplug your appliance.
- Remove the light cover by lifting and pulling out.
- Hold the LED light with one hand Hisense HRM145N6AVD Use & Care Refrigerator and pull it while pressing the connector latch with the other hand.
- Replace the LED light and snap it correctly in place, and replace the light cover.
Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service. Please see below.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution
- The appliance is not working correctly
- Check whether the Hisense HRM145N6AVD Use & Care Refrigerator power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly.
- Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, and replace it if necessary.
- The room temperature may be too low. Try setting the refrigerator or freezer temperature to a colder level to solve this problem.
- It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the defrost cycle, or for a short time after the appliance is switched on to protect the compressor.
- Odors from the compartments
- The interior may need to be cleaned.
- Some food, containers, or wrapping may cause odors.
- Noise from the appliance
- The sounds are quite normal, Compressor running noises.
- Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the freezer compartment or other compartments.
- Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
- Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
- Hear water bubbling in the refrigerator
- This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerant coolant liquid circulating through the refrigerator.
Disposal of the Appliance
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste.
Packaging materials
Packaging materials with the recycling symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging into a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.
Before the disposal of the appliance
- Pull out the main plug from the main socket.
- Cut off the power cord and discard it with the main plug.
Customer Service
- Call: 1-877-465-3566
- USA: Hisense USA Corporation 7310 McGinnis Ferry Road Suwanee, GA 30024
FAQs
Q: Can I adjust the freezer and fridge temperatures separately?
Indeed. Because the HRM145N6AVD has distinct sections, you can optimise cooling by adjusting the freezer and refrigerator using their own dials.
Q: Why is water collecting inside the fridge?
This typically occurs when the drain hole is obstructed. Make sure nothing is obstructing the refrigerator’s airflow and use a soft brush or pipe cleaner to clear the drain.
Q: Can I store fresh fruits and vegetables directly in the fridge?
Yes, make advantage of the lower vegetable crispers. If at all possible, keep fruits and vegetables apart. If not, wash them before storing them because too much moisture speeds up the deterioration process.
Q: Can I store hot food directly in the refrigerator?
No. Before putting food inside, allow it to come to room temperature. The interior temperature of hot objects might rise, compromising freshness and consuming more energy.
Q: Is this refrigerator suitable for small apartments or single users?
Indeed, the HRM145N6AVD is modest and energy-efficient, which makes it perfect for single-family homes, apartments, and small kitchens.
Q: Can I adjust the fridge shelves?
Shelves are adjustable and detachable, yes. To accommodate larger objects, such as tall bottles or containers, slide them out and rearrange them. Before putting things on shelves, make sure they are seated securely.
Q: Can I use this fridge in a garage or outdoors?
It is intended to be used indoors at room temperature (16–32°C/60–90°F). Extreme heat or cold can harm the unit or impair operation.
Q: Is it normal for condensation to form on the inside walls?
Indeed, in humid conditions, a small amount of condensation may happen. To promote air circulation, avoid packing the refrigerator too full and use a dry towel to wipe it down.