Haier HCM036EB Owner’s Manual

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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.

When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety

precautions, including the following:

1) Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide,

2) This freezer must be properly installed in accordance with the

installation instructions before it is used, See grounding instructions in the installation section,

3) Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

4) Repair or replace immediately, all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or

abrasion damage along its length, the plug or the connector end.

5) Unplug your freezer before cleaning or before making any repairs. Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly

recommend that a certified technician performs the service.

6) Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your freezer.

7) If your old freezer is not being used, we recommend that you remove the doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

8) After your freezer is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may

adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

9) Do not refreeze foods, which have been thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69

reads: "...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold-below 40°F''.

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"...Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off- color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream

should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat."

"...Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating

quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of its eating quality as you can,"

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10) This freezer should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet, It is designed for freestanding installation only,

1 1) Do not operate your freezer in the presence of explosive fumes.

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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old

freezer, take off the door. Leave the shelves in place so that

children may not easily climb inside.

As per UL 250 11.2.6

Thank you for using our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will

guide you in getting the best use of your freezer,

Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on a label in

back of the freezer,

Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

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Safety Precautions .......................................................... .1

Parts And Features ................................................... 4

Installing Your Freezer ..................................... 5

Unpacking Your Freezer. ......................................................................... 5

Adjusting Your Freezer, ........................................................................... 5

Proper Air Circulation ............................................................................ 5

Electrical Requirements ............................................. 6

Freezer Features And Use ............................................................. .7

Operating Your Freezer ......................................................................... .7

General Features, .................................................................................. .7

Food Storage Baskets............................................................................. 8

Defrosting And Draining ....................................................................... .8

Food Storage Information. ....................................................................... 9

Normal Operating Sounds. ..................................................................... 9

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Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning .......................... 10

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................................. .10

Power Interruptions .............................................................................. 11

Vacation and Moving Care ........................................ /11

Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 12

Warranty Information ..................................... 14

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1, Temperature Control Adjustment

2. Power-On Indicator (green switch)

3. 1 Vinyl Coated Wire Basket

4. Interior Drain Plug (see insert)

5. Exterior Drain Plug

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Unpacking Your Freezer

1, Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all

adhesive tape holding the freezer accessories inside and outside.

2, Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed

materials before powering on the freezer,

Adjustin 9 Your Freezer

• Your freezer is designed for freestanding installation only, It should not be recessed or built-in,

• Place the freezer on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.

• When moving the freezer, never tilt it more than a 45-degree angle,

This could damage the compressor and the sealed system.

• If the freezer is tilted let it stand in an upright position for at least 24 hours prior to plugging. This is to allow the refrigerant to settle.

Proper Air Circulation

• To assure your freezer works at the maximum efficiency it

was designed for, you should install it in a location where there

is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.

• The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator:

Sides ............... 4" (102mm)

Top. ................... 4" (102mm)

Back. ................ .4" (102mm)

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[mectrica Requiremen[

• Make sure there is a suitable power Outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet)

with proper grounding to power the freezer.

• Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding in order to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous practice

since it provides no effective grounding for the freezer and may result in shock hazard.

Limitations

Do not install your freezer in any location not properly insulated or heated e.g. garage etc. Your freezer was not designed to operate in

temperature settings below 55 ° Fahrenheit.

Select a suitable location for the freezer on a hard even

surface away from direct sunlight or heat source e.g. radiators,

baseboard heaters, cooking appliances etc. Any floor unevenness

should be corrected.

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Operating Your Freezer

• Once the freezer is in its proper place, plug it in an electrical outlet having 115 vors and 15 amps.

• Set the temperature, on the temperature control knob, "1" being the

warmest and "111"being the coldest Initially set the temperature on "11"

Place food inside the freezer (green light will come on indicating that the

freezer is in operation), After using the freezer for 24 hours set the

freezer to your desired setting,

• In case you unplug your freezer or experience an electrical outage, allow 5 minutes before plugging it back in.

Generam features

Adjustable temperature dial:

Your freezer will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. The temperature control dial has 3 settings

plus OFF, "1" is the warmest, "111"is the coldest Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling the freezer, Set the dial to "11"

and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs,

(Note: If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or

tilled position for any period of time wait 24 hours before

plugging the unit in.)

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Seed Sterag÷ gasket

(see fig. # 1)

• Your freezer has 1 removable basket, It allows you to store food more accessably or you can remove it if not needed.

Defrosting and Draining [he [reezer

fig # 1

• Defrost whenever the frost becomes 1/4 thick Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove the frost as it may damage the cooling

coils, (A punctured coil will void the warranty)

• Turn the temperature control to OFF position and unplug the unit

Remove the drain plug from the inside of the freezer (see fig #2a), Defrosting usually takes a few hours To defrost faster keep the

freezer door open

• For draining, place a tray beneath the outer drain plug Pull out the drain dial (see fig #2b) and rotate it so that the arrow points down- ward, This will let the water flow out into the tray When done, push the drain dial in and turn the arrow to the up position Re-plug the drain

plug inside the freezer compartment, Note: monitor the container under the drain to avoid overflow.

Wipe the interior of the freezer and replace the electrical plug in the electrical outlet.

Reset the temperature control to the desired setting.

fig, # 2a fig # 2b

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Food

Storage information

Frozen Food:

• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills,

• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the freezer.

This will prevent unnecessary energy use.

• When storing meats, keep in the original packaging or rewrap as necessary.

• Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be in packages, which do not allow the flow of air or moisture in, or out.

Improper storage will result in odor and taste transfer and will result in

the drying out of the improperly packaged food,

• Follow package or container instructions for proper storage.

• Packaging Recommendations:

Plastic containers with air tight lids Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic wrap made from saran film

Self-sealing plastic bags

• Do not refreeze defrosted/thawed foods.

• It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging.

NormaM Operating Sounds You May Hear

• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.

• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.

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CMeaning and Maintenance

Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your

freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.

Caution: Before using cleaning products, always read and

follow manufacturer's instructions and warnings to

a_oid personal injury or product damage.

General:

• Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or

soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your freezer,

• Rinse with clean warm water and dry wih a soft cloth.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or

metal scouring pads, SOME or hese chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your freezer.

Door Gaskets:

Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and

pliable to assure a proper seal, Petroleumjelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gas-

kets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal,

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Power _nterruptions

• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes, Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power

outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard

spoiled or thawed food in freezer. Clean freezer before reusing.

Vacation and Moving Care

• For long vacations or absences, empty food from freezer, move the

temperature DIAL to the OFF position and clean the door gaskets

according to "General cleaning" section. Prop door open, so air can circulate inside, When moving always move the freezer vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down, Possible damage to the sealed system could occur.

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Freezer Does Not Operate:

• Check if thermostat control is not in the "OFF" position.

• Check if freezer is plugged in.

• Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker.

• Wait for 30-40 minutes to see whether freezer will start. Compressor cycle must be complete to operate.

Food temperature appears too warm:

• Frequent door openings,

• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach freezer temperature.

• Check gaskets for proper seal,

• Adjust temperature control lo colder setting.

Food temperature is too cold:

• If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting

and allow several hours for temperature to adjust.

Freezer runs too frequently:

• This may be normal to maintain con_:tant temperature during

high temperature and humid days.

• The door may have been opened frequently or for an extended

period of time.

• Check gasket for proper seal.

• Check to see if the door is completely closed.

• Check freezer compartment for blo(kage from frozen food packages, containers, (tc.

Freezer has an odor:

• Interior needs cleaning.

• Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors,

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What is covered and for how long?

This warranty covers all defects in work- manship or materials for a period of:

12 months labor

12 months parts 5 years sealed system

The warranty commences on the da'e the item was purchased and the original

purchase receipt must be presented to the authorized service center before

warranty repairs are rendered,

EXCEPTIONS: Commercial or Rental Use warranty

90 days labor (carry-in only) 90 days pa=ts

No ether warranty applies

What is covered.

The mechanical and electrical parts, which serve as a functional, purpose of this appliance for a period of 12 months. This includes all parts except

finish, and trim. The components of 1he sealed system

e.g. hermetic compressor, condenser and evaporator from manufacturing

defects for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. Any damages

to such components caused by mechanical abuse or improper handling or shipping will not be

covered.

What will be done?

1. We will repair or replace, at our dis- cretion any mechanical or electrical part which proves to be defective in normal usage during the warranty period so specified.

2. There will be no charge to the purchaser for parts and labor on any covered items during the initial 12 month period. Beyond this period

only parts are covered in the remain- ing warranty. Labor is not provided and must be paid by the customer.

3. Contact your nearest authorized service center. For the name of the

nearest service center please call 1-877-337-3639

THIS WARRANTY COVERS APPLIANCES WITHIN THE

CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES,

PUERTO RICO AND CANADA.

IT DOES NOT COVER

THE FOLLOWING

Damages from improper in_.tallation. Damages in shipping. Defects other than manufacturing. Damage from misuse, abuse, accident,

alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance or incorrect current or

voltage. Damage from other than household t.se. Damage from service by other than an

authorized dealer or service cenler. Decorative trims or replaceable

lightbulbs.

Transportation and shipping.

Labor (after the initial 12 months).

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN

LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, INCLUDING THE

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE

The remedy provided in this warranty is exclusive and is granted in lieu of all

other remedies. This warranty does not cover incidental

or consequential damages, so the above

limitations may not apply to you. Some States do not allow limitations on how

long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

Haler America Trading L.L.C. New York, NY 10018.

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