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Thank you very much for buying this HITACHI product.
Before using your HITACHI refrigerator, please read this
operation manual to ensure that you gain the maximum
benefit from your new refrigerator.
Use and Care
Instructions
For your new
HITACHI
Refrigerator-Freezer
MODEL
R-N40WS
R-N40WS
CONTENTS
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS .................... 2
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................... 4
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INSTALLATION .................................... 5
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL ................ 6
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HOW TO INSTALL AND ....................... 8
REMOVE PARTS
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HOW TO USE AUTOMATIC ............... 10
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WATER SUPPLY TANK ..................... 12
MAINTENANCE TIPS
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FOOD STORAGE............................... 14
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CLEANING / WHEN MOVING ........... 15
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TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 16
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WHEN ELECTRICITY ........................ 18
FAILS / VACATIONING
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SERVICE CENTER ............................ 20
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    WHEN ELECTRICITY ......18 FAILS / VACATIONING !=L= SERVICE CENTER ......20 !"efq^`ef !"# Thank you very much for buying this HITACHI product. Before using your HITACHI refrigerator, please read this !"#$%&'()$ efq^`ef operation manual to ensure that you gain the maximum !"#$%&'()*+,-...
  • Page 2: Safety Suggestions

    !"#$%& SAFETY SUGGESTIONS !"#$%&'()*+,- Suggestions below are very important !"#$ for safety use of the refrigerator. • Plug in refrigerator to the proper wall outlet, properly fused according to its electrical ratings. An individual appliance circuit from fuse box is preferable. !"!#$%&'(!)=E !"#$%&'()*F !"#$%...
  • Page 3 • This refrigerator is not suitable for storing the scientific data. !"#$%&'() • • Do not remodel this refrigerator. Also other than repair technicians, do not disassemble or repair it, which can result in fire, electric shock, or injury. !"#$%&'()*+,-)*./0%&1234567839:0; •...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Service Center. burn upon switch on your refrigerator. !"#$% &'()* !"#$%&'()*+,-./01 !"#$%&'()*+,-./01 • • !"#$%&'()* ! "#$%&' Damaged bulb !"# • !"#$%&'()*+, • In case of damaged bulb inside your refrigerator, !"#$%&' please contact your dealer or Hitachi Service Center.
  • Page 5: Parts Identification / Installation

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION / • DOOR POCKET • For storage of bottles, canned foods, etc. !"#$%&'() • GLASS SHELVES • DEFROSTING • CONTROL PANEL • • You never have to defrost either • FRESH ROOM compartments. The frost on the !" •...
  • Page 6: Temperature Control

    TEMPERATURE CONTROL / TEMPERATURE OF FRESH FOOD COMPART- MENT • Set the dial to “N” for normal use. If the temperature of the fresh food compartment is too warm or too cold, adjust the dial. CONTROL PANEL It is not necessary for you to re-adjust the dial after you find the proper setting.
  • Page 7 !"#$%&'()*+ !"#$%&' !"#$%& t^oj !"#$%&'() !"#`lia !"#$=O= =P°C • !"#$%t^oj !"=O= =P°C MALFUNCTION INDICATOR The flashing of ice making lamp indicates malfunction of automatic icemaker, temperature control or anti-freeze mechanism. Please contact Hitachi Service center. !"#$%&'()*+,-. ! !"#$%&' ()*+,-. !"#$%&'()*...
  • Page 8: How To Install And

    HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE PARTS !"#$%& FOLDED-SHELF !"# • Lift inner part and pull toward the front. !"#$%&'() • Put the shelf in the inner area, when you want to use please pull the upper part. !"#$%&'( !"#$%&'()* FRESH ROOM !"...
  • Page 9 DOOR POCKET/EGG POCKET FREEZER CASE Remove the door pocket as shown. To remove slide case, lift it up as shown. !"#$%& !"#$%&' Upper Freezer case TAP TAP TAP TAP Do not store more than 4.6kg in the upper freezer case or it may be broken.
  • Page 10: How To Use Automatic

    HOW TO USE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER !"#$%& • Supply water to the water tank and set it: Ice making will be done automatically. !" #$% " #&!'()*+$'(), • !"#$% Ice will collect in the ice cube box automatically. (When ice WATER TANK supply is low, the sound of ice dropping is clearly audible.) When water is supplied to ice tray or when ice tray turns to...
  • Page 11 !"#$%&'()*+,-./01234+5 • Do not open/close freezer door with force. Doing so may • !"#$%&'() cause ice cubes to fall on the inner side so that freezer door cannot be closed completely. !"#$% &' ()*+,-.'/012 • If ice cubes heap up, they may fall to inner side so that •...
  • Page 12: Water Supply Tank

    WATER SUPPLY TANK MAINTENANCE TIPS !"#$ To prevent “water slime” and / or “scum”, Water supply tank wash the water supply tank once a week. Automatic ice making machine !" !"#$%&'L !"#$%&' !"#$% When the ice making machine has never been used for a long time, take the water supply tank out and make it dry properly before water supply cover !"...
  • Page 13 USING THE ICE TRAY CLEANING FUNCTION !"#$%&'( Odor or dust might prevail when the ice tray is not in use for more than a week or when just starting to use the ice tray. Please clean the water piping or ice tray. Refresh the water in water tank and set it properly.
  • Page 14: Food Storage

    FOOD STORAGE !" INITIAL OPERATION !"#$%&'()*+,-./0 • Clean refrigerator and parts to remove dust • !" #$%&'() incurred in shipping and packing. See “CLEANING” !"#$%&'()*+",-./( • Place all shelves and containers in their proper • !"#$%&'()*+,-.)/0 positions which have been removed for !"#$%&'(")*+,-./ transportation.
  • Page 15: Cleaning / When Moving

    CLEANING / WHEN MOVING CLEANING !"#$%&'()*+,-(./0 • Removable parts may be rinsed with water. • • For cleaning the refrigerator, wipe the refrigerator !"#$%&'()*+,-./'0 with a damp cloth or sponge. Mild soap may be used. • !"#$%&' • If soap is used, rinse the refrigerator thoroughly !"#$%&'()*+,-./01 with water and wipe it dry.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING !"#$%&'() !"#$%&'()*+,-./ • Before you call for service, check the following items. • !"#$ !"#$ !"#$ !"#$ !"#$ 1. The refrigerator does not run. NK NK NK NK NK !"#$%& • Check the power supply at the wall outlet. •...
  • Page 17 " 8. Ice cannot be made: !"#$%&'( • Is the water tank set correctly? • !"#$ % • Is there water in the water tank? • !"#$%&'("%&')*+,- • Did you set “Temporary stop of ice-making” or • !"# $ “Stop of ice-making”? !"#$%&'()$*+,-./ •...
  • Page 18: When Electricity

    WHEN ELECTRICITY FAILS / VACATIONING WHEN ELECTRICITY FAILS !"#$%&'( • Do not open the door if possible. Food may be • !"#$%&'()*+,-./ preserved safely for a few hours even in summer. !"#$%&' WHEN YOU KNOW THERE WILL BE A POWER FAILURE !"#$%`lia !"#$%&'()
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  • Page 20 WARNING !"#$%&'()*+,-./012 • Do not use mechanical devices or other means to • !"#$%&'( accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123 • Do not use electrical appliances inside the food • !"#$%& storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

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