MODEL R-26SVH R-26SVH R-26SVND R-26SVND 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...
A damaged power cord will cause troubles such as fire or a short circuit. Do not let the power cord touch the hot parts at the back of the refrigerator. Do not wind or bundle the power cord, or it will overheat.
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!"#$!%&'()*+,-!%./01()234567893:; • !" • Do not install this refrigerator in damp or wet location as the insulator will be faulty to cause leak. Furthermore, condensation may build up on the outside of the refrigerator. !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>1:? •...
Service Center. !"#$%&'()*+,-./+, !"#$ In case of damaged bulb inside your refrigerator, please contact your dealer or Hitachi Service Center. Please strictly comply with the following safety !"#$%&'()* !"#$%&'()* !"#$%&'()* !"#$%&'()*...
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Your model may differ in some features from the picture model. !"#$%&'()*+ • SHELVES • • FRESH ROOM !" • For storage of fresh meat, fish, prawn and process foodstuff. !"#$%&$'()*+, • VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT • For storage of fresh vegetables and fruit. !"#$%&'() •...
Turn clockwise to raise the corner, counterclockwise to lower it. • Do not let the back of the refrigerator touch a sink, water splashes are liable to rust. • Do not cover the cabinet sides by cloth to keep the heat radiating efficiency high.
HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE PARTS !"#$%& DOOR POCKET/EGG POCKET Remove the door pocket as shown. !"#$%& FRESH ROOM !" • Remove the “FRESH ROOM” as shown below. !"#$%&'()%*)+, Do not store more than 4.2kg in the “FRESH ROOM” or it may be broken.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL / In normal situation, please use the “MID” position for both refrigerator and freez. !"# !"#$%"&'()*+,-. • When you want to change the temperature, please turn the dial to the position you prefer. !"#$%&'()*+,-. • Refrigerator Temp. Control Freezing Temp.
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!" • When you want to close the refrigerator door, please make sure that the fresh room is already pushed back in its right position. If you close the door while the room still pulled out, the food inside or the fresh room itself canbe damaged.
See “HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE PARTS”. • Store food after the temperature in the refrigerator gets sufficiently low. It takes a few hours after starting the refrigerator to reach the proper temperature.
• For cleaning the refrigerator, wipe the refrigerator with a damp cloth or sponge. Mild soap may be used. • If soap is used, rinse the refrigerator thoroughly with water and wipe it dry. • Never use a hard brush, harsh, abrasive cleansers,...
See “TEMPERATURE CONTROL”. Check spaces among the foodstuffs. Overcrowed shelves prevent good air circulation. • Make sure the refrigerator is not in direct sunlight. • Check the spacing at the top, sides and rear of the refrigerator. See “INSTALLATION” • Check the door opening-too-frequent and too long.
• Refrigerator has heaters for defrosting etc. and so, should the defrost thermostat have a trouble, the inside temperature. At that time, unplug the refrig- erator before contacting Hitachi Service Centres. WHEN ELECTRICITY FAILS • Do not open the door if possible. Food may be preserved safely for a few hours even in summer.
• This refrigerator (this food freezer) shall be protected against indirect contact. Please consult the instructions for use. • Please contact Hitachi Service Center as follows if supply cord is damaged or service is required. • Hong Kong Hitachi ( Hong Kong) Limited – Service Department 18/F., Ever Gain Centre, 28, On...