Introduction

The Tecno Appliance Refrigerator HR-128D is a reliable and efficient cooling solution designed for modern households. With a spacious interior, it offers ample storage for food and beverages, featuring adjustable shelves and a separate freezer compartment. The refrigerator is equipped with energy-saving technology, ensuring low power consumption while maintaining optimal cooling performance. Its sleek design and user-friendly features make it a practical addition to any kitchen. The HR-128D is priced at approximately $399.

Specifications 

1. Refrigerator Types
   • 1 = Refrigerator with one or more fresh-food storage compartments
   • 2 = Refrigerator-cellar, Cellar, and Wine storage appliances
   • 3 = Refrigerator-chiller and Refrigerator with a 0-star compartment
   • 4 = Refrigerator with a one-star compartment
   • 5 = Refrigerator with a two-star compartment
   • 6 = Refrigerator with a three-star compartment
   • 7 = Refrigerator-freezer
   • 8 = Upright freezer
   • 9 = Chest freezer
   • 10 = Multi-use and other refrigerating appliances
2. From A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient)
3. Annual energy consumption (AE C ) in kWh per year, based on standard test results for 24 hours. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.

4. One-star compartment with a nominal temperature of -6℃

   Two-star compartment with a nominal temperature of -12℃

   Three-star compartment with a nominal temperature of -18℃

   Food freezer compartment (four-star compartment) with a nominal temperature of -18℃

5. Climate Class
   • This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between the following ranges:
     • SN = 10℃-32℃
     • N = 16℃-32℃
     • ST = 16℃-38℃
     • T = 16℃-43℃

Refrigerator Diagram Preparation

1. Shelves
2. Vegetable and fruit tray
3. Temperature Controller
4. Egg tray
5. Bottle racks
6. Adjustable screw(left)
7. Adjustable screw(right)

This diagram may vary slightly with the layout of the refrigerator you have just purchased due to technical improvements.

Unpacking
Remove all packing materials.

Check attachments and materials.
Checking should be conducted concerning the packing List. Contact the local distributor if discrepancies are found.

Ensure the proper location of the refrigerator.

• Make sure the refrigerator is kept upright during handling. If an inclination is required, it should not exceed 45 degrees. Otherwise, the appliance may get damaged resulting not only in compromised refrigeration performance.
• To avoid product damage or personal injury, the refrigerator should be unpacked by two persons after it is located in a previously selected position.
• Before installation, make sure the refrigerator has no visible exterior damage.
• When handling the refrigerator, do not lift it by holding the worktop, to prevent any damage to the refrigerator.
• Do not start up a refrigerator that is damaged.

Clean the refrigerator before use. 
(See the following section “Cleaning”)

Idle time
After the refrigerator has been sited and cleaned, let it stand for more than 30 minutes before connecting the power source.

Description

The sleek and contemporary style of the Tecno Appliance Refrigerator HR-128D goes well with any kitchen decor. Its 128-liter capacity guarantees enough of storage for your goods, and its modest design makes it perfect for little kitchens or flats. You may alter the refrigerator's interior to fit your demands thanks to its two glass shelves that are changeable. By ensuring a firm closure, the magnetic door seals preserve the ideal inside temperature.
The HR-128D has a cutting-edge compressor that reduces energy consumption and offers effective cooling. You can reduce your electricity costs without sacrificing performance thanks to the A+ energy certification. This refrigerator is ideal for homes where noise levels must be maintained to a minimum since it functions softly, with a noise level of about 40 dB.

Operation

Starting the refrigerator
After connecting to the power supply, turn the temperature controller clockwise from position 0 to any position between 1 and 7 to start the refrigerator. The refrigerator compressor will stop when the temperature controller is at position 0.

Adjusting the temperature: 
The temperature inside the refrigerator is adjusted by turning the temperature controller. Positions 1 to 7 represent different temperatures from the lowest to the highest.

Caution: Some time will be required for the refrigerator to reach the set level when temperature adjustments are made. The length of this period is determined by differences in the existing and set temperatures, the ambient temperature, the frequency with which the door is opened and closed, and the amount of food in storage.

Loading the refrigerator with food

• When the refrigerator is switched on, do not load food until 1~2 hours have passed.
• Usually, food for cold storage or deep freezing can be loaded when the temperature inside the compartment reaches the set point.

Instructions

Cold storage is for short-term food storage or daily consumption.

Although the temperature in most parts of the cold storage compartment can be regulated between 0 and 10 degrees Centigrade, extended periods of food storage are not recommended. Cold storage should only be used for short-term storage.

Cold storage compartment 

• Eggs and butter
• Pickled food and seasonings
• Beverages and bottled food
• Cookies, cooked food, and milk
• Meat and sausages
• Fruits, vegetables, and salads

Cautions for cold storage 
Hot food must be cooled to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator.

• Dry any water droplets on the food before placing it in the refrigerator.
• It is recommended that for aced in the refrigerator; this wi event vegetables and fruit from od be sealed in suitable storage bags before being prevent moisture in the food from evaporating and pr withering or altering in flavor.
• Do not store excess quantities or weights of food; food should be stored with spaces in between for better storage results. Never overload shelves, as they may collapse under excessive loads.
• Food to be stored should be sorted according to consumer requirements. Food consumed daily should be placed in the most convenient area, this will minimize opening periods for the door. Do not place food too close to the internal walls.

Food holder cleaning

Food holders can be taken out for cleaning.

Lamp

Lamp: 220-240V,15W
If the interior light in the refrigerator section is not working.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains. Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw-out fuse in countries where this is an appliance.
• Grasp the lamp cover at the top and the bottom(1), and pull it forward to remove(2). 
• Unscrew the lamp.
• Change the lamp.
• Screw the new lamp into the connection. Make sure the safety catch is correctly fitted. 

• Replace the lamp cover, and click it into place at the sides.

  

Instructions for heater switch

The switch has the following ways:

• In winter, when the room temperature is below 10 ℃, to make the refrigerator achieve a good cooling effect, set the switch to the "ON" position (with the "-" sign side down). When the room temperature is above 10 ℃, please dial the switch to the "OFF" position in time, so that it can save energy.
• When you need fast cooling, set the switch to the "ON" position (with the "-" sign side down). Fast cooling is not required, set the switch to the "OFF" position.
• When the standard test refrigeration capacity, the switch must be placed in the "ON" position.

Instructions for food storage

The storage period will be extended if vegetables are placed with their roots toward the cold source.

• Leaves of carrots or turnips should be removed before storage.

• Put a wad of tissue on the bottle holder before placing bottles on it so that later cleaning is easier.

  

• Onions, garlic, ginger, water chestnuts, and other root vegetables should not be stored in the refrigerator, as these foods are suitable for long-term storage at normal temperatures.

• *Ripe squash, melon, pap aw, bananas a xnd pineaples shoul d not be stored in the refrigerat or. Freezing will accelerate the ripening process.

  

Setup Guide

To set up your Tecno Appliance Refrigerator HR-128D, follow these steps:

1. Use these procedures to configure your Tecno Appliance Refrigerator HR-128D:
2. Make sure that every component is thereby unpacking the refrigerator from its container.
3. To provide uniform chilling, set the refrigerator on a flat surface.
4. To give the refrigerant time to settle, let the refrigerator stand upright for at least two hours before plugging it on.
5. Use the control panel to adjust the refrigerator's temperature after plugging it in.
6. Put your items in the refrigerator and arrange the shelves to suit your needs.

Defrosting-Cleaning -De-commissioning

Defrosting the cold storage compartment 
The cold storage compartment is designed for automatic defrosting. Frost formed on the back wall will melt and flow via the drainpipe to the evaporating container over the compressor on the back of the refrigerator, where the heat generated by the compressor will evaporate the water.

Caution: Always keep the drai over the vegetable and fruit tray clear to ensure the normal flow of defrosted water. Use the rod provided to clear any blockages.

Cleaning

The refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to prevent the formation of bad odors.

• Disconnect the power before cleaning the refrigerator.
• Do not use a hard brush, steel brush, detergent, gasoline or other solvents, hot water, acid or alkali for cleaning.
• Wipe water drops on the surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth.
  1. Do not use excessive amounts of water for cleaning the refrigerator
  2. Use a dry cloth to clean the switch, the lamp, and the temperature controller
• Always keep the rubber door seal clean
• Clean the back and sides of the refrigerator regularly.

Cessation of Operation

• If the power failure lasts for an extended period, unplug the refrigerator and clean the refrigerator as previously described.
• Keep the door of the refrigerator open when the power is turned off to prevent any food remaining in the compartment from producing bad odors.

Caution: It is recommended that the refrigerator is not turned off.

Power failure 

Even in summer, food can be stored in the refrigerator for a few hours after a power failure.

• Don’t put additional food into the refrigerator during a power failure.
• Avoid opening th e door during po wer fai lures.
• If prior notice of a power failure is given, make some ice and put it in a container in the top of the cold storage c omp artment.

Caution: temperature in the refrigerator will rise during a power failure or in the event of t echnical problems, and t he stor age perio d will be reduced.

During Vacations

• Remove any food from refrigerator is the vacation is short. Turn the temperature selection knob to the proper position, and make sure that the door of the refrigerator is properly closed.
• If the vacation is long, take out the food from the refrigerator and disconnect the power. When the frost inside melts, clean and dry the compartment.

Discarding

• Remove the door of the refrigerator when you get rid of it, in case children may get trapped in.

Moving the refrigerator

• Unplug the refrigerator
• Remove any food
• Tighten the shelf and vegetable tray with tapes
• Tightly close the door with tape

Safety Instructions and Warnings

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;
  • farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments;
  • catering and similar non-retail applications.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.
• Before starting the appliance, read the information given in the User’s Guide carefully. The User’s Guide contains very important observations relating to the assembly,
  operation and maintenance of the appliance.
• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place and remember to hand it over to the subsequent owner, if you ever sell the appliance.
• The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damages that may arise due to
  non-observation of the following instruction.
• Damaged appliances are not to be put into operation. In case of doubt, consult your supplier. Before setting up the appliance check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous.
  If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorized by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger.
  This appliance contains the coolant isobutane(R600a),  an environmentally friendly natural gas. Although it is flammable. It does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system. This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance. Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance so that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking coolant can damage the eyes.
  In the event of any damage
  • avoid open flames and anything which creates a spark.
  • Disconnect from the mains.
  • Air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and contact the Service Department for advice.
• Connection and installation of the appliance are not to be carried out in strict compliance with the relative instructions outlined in the User's Guide.
• For safety, the appliance must be properly grounded by specifications.
• Always remember to unplug the appliance before cleaning. To disconnect the appliance, pull at the plug itself, not the cord.
• Keep alcoholic beverages in airtight bottles or containers and always store them in an upright position. In addition, do not store any explosive substances inside the appliance-Danger of explosion!
• Do not damage any parts of the appliance that carry refrigerant by piercing or perforating the refrigerant's grooves with sharp or pointed items, crushing or twisting any tubes, or scraping the coatings off the surfaces. If the refrigerant spits out and gets into the eyes, it may result in serious eye injuries.
• Do not obstruct or cover the ventilation grille of the appliance.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance. In no case should children be allowed to sit on the drawers or hang onto the door.
• Should you have bought your new fridge/freezer to replace an old appliance, please make sure that all existing latches or bolt-locks on the old appliance are destroyed, before you dispose of it.
• This will ensure that a child cannot get trapped inside.
• Please have the old appliance ecologically disposed of by a company specialized in environmental protection, since the appliance may contain harmful components in the refrigerant and this must be removed with special equipment. Please check with your dealer or with your local authority.
• Make sure that the refrigerating system containing the refrigerant, especially the heat exchanger at the back of the appliance, is not damaged during transportation to the disposal or collection site so that you can be sure that the refrigerant does not leak out. Details concerning the type of refrigerating/isolating agent used can be found on the appliance's rating plate.

Cautions

• It is necessary to have the plug accessible after installation.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a supplied cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
• Connection of power supply and installation should be conducted by the instructions in the operation manual.
• Only the tools regulated by the manufacturer can be used for defrosting.
• The appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Warning: Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the structure for the building, clear of obstruction.
• Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Warning: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage of the appliance.

Specifications

• This appliance is designed for food refrigeration, ice-making, and frozen food storage.
• It is intended strictly for household use. If using it for industrial or commercial purposes, be sure to observe the relevant norms and regulations.
• The refrigerating circuit is leak-proof.

Troubleshooting

The events below are not problems:

• The temperature of the refriger ator an nd t he compresses or wil l rises and the compressor will run for a comparatively longer period ds w hen the refrigerator is first started.
• Wipe water drops on the external surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth.
• When the refrigerator is open and free sent ly or stays open to o long in humid seasons, the cavity will be dam pened.
• A slight sound will be heard when the liquid refrigerant circulates or when the compressor switches on and off.
• A slight sound will be heard when defrosted water drops into the eva porating dish.
• The compressor will operate for comparatively longer periods if excessive quantities of food are stored or the ambient temperature is high.
• The evaporator will produce odors if the compartment is not cleaned.

Caution: The refrigerator should never be restarted until a period of at least five minutes has elapsed.

Please determine the cause of the problem before making any repairs.

Tecno Appliance Refrigerator HR-128D Pros & Cons

Pros

• Energy Efficient: An A+ energy rating lowers the cost of power.
• Compact Design: Perfect for flats or little kitchens.
• An advanced cooling system guarantees the best possible cooling results.
• Adaptable Shelves: Enables interior space adjustment.
• Operating with a low noise level of 40 dB is known as quiet operation.

Cons

• Limited Capacity: Large families might find it unsuitable.
• No Ice Maker: Cannot create ice.
• Absence of Advanced Features: Does not have multi-air flow or smart technologies.

Customer Reviews

The Tecno Appliance Refrigerator HR-128D has received high marks from customers for its quiet operation and energy efficiency. Its diminutive size, which works well in little kitchens, has won praise from many. Nevertheless, some consumers have complained that it lacks sophisticated functions like an ice maker and has a restricted capacity.

Common Complaints

Over time, several customers have complained of problems with the door seals, necessitating their replacement. The shelves might be more sturdy, according to some users.