Haier HF71CL53NW Owner’s Manual

Manual Defrost Chest Freezer

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User Manual

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HF71CL53NW

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read all of the instructions before using this appli-

ance. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

NOTE: If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position

for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.

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) DANGER - Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use Mechanical devices to defrost freezer. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

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. WARNING: 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”.

“…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.”

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“…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.

10. This freezer should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed

cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION - Risk of Fire or Explosion

Dispose of property in accordance with Federal or Local

Regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.

DANGER

Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old

refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors. Leave the shelves

in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Thank you for purchasing 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 numbers. They are on a label inside 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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Table of Contents

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

Use of Extension Cords ......................................................................................6

Install Limitations ...............................................................................................6

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

Adjustable Temperature Dial ..............................................................................7

Food Storage Baskets .........................................................................................7

Lock & Key ...........................................................................................................7

Operating Your Freezer ......................................................................................8

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

Normal Operating Sounds..................................................................................8

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

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

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

Power Interruptions ..........................................................................................10

Vacation and Moving Care ................................................................................10

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................11

Warranty Information ......................................................................................12

Parts And Features

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1. Temperature Control Adjustment

2. Power-On Indicator (Green Light)

3. Vinyl Coated Wire Basket

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4. Interior Drain Plug (See Insert)

5. Exterior Drain Plug

6. Lock and key (See Insert)

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Installing Your Freezer

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.

CAUTION

Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing. Flammable refrigerant used. Handle with care when moving freezer to avoid either damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.

Adjusting 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 freezer:

Sides……………4” (102mm)

Back..................4” (102mm)

Top....................Do not block

WARNING: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT - SHOCK HAZARD

Electrical Requirement

• 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.

Use of Extension Cord

• Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety haz-

ards under certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD LONGER

THAN 12 FT.

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Install 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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Freezer Features and Use

Adjustable temperature dial:

Your freezer will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. The temperature control dial has 7 settings plus OFF. “1” is the warmest, “7” is the coldest. Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling the freezer. Set the dial to “4” and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs.

OFF

fig. # 1

Food Storage Basket

• Your freezer has a basket. Removable basket allows you to store food more accessibly or you can remove it if not needed.

(see fig. # 2)

(see fig. # 1)

(Note: If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.)

green power on light

temperature control dial

fig. # 2

Lock and Key

• Close the lid and turn the key to lock.Turn the key in the opposite

direction to unlock.The key will be automatically ejected not matter it is in open or closed position.

• Keep the key away from children and the freezer.

fig. # 3

Operating Your Freezer

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

• Set the temperature, on the temperature control knob. “1” being the

warmest and “7” being the coldest. Initially set the temperature on “4”. Place food inside the freezer. 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.

Defrosting and Draining

• For most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost

whenever the frost becomes 1/4” thick. Use only provided plastic scraper. Do not use boiling water as it may damage the unit.

DANGER - Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture refrigerant tubing. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use metal instruments to defrost freezer. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

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

Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster keep the freezer door open.

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• For draining, place a tray beneath the outer drain plug. Unscrew and

remove drain plug. (See fig #4) This will let the water flow out in the tray. When done, screw on the drain plug in place. Note: monitor the container under the drain to avoid overflow.

• When draining is complete, wipe the interior of the freezer with a soft

cloth. Plug in power cord back into the electrical outlet.

• Reset the temperature control to the desired setting.

• Return the food into the freezer.

Maintenance

Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not puncture of refrigerant tubing. To be repaired only by trained authorized service personnel. Consult Repair Manual before attempting to service this product. All Safety Precautions Must be followed. Component parts shall be replaced with like components to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.

fig. # 4

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Normal 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.

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.

These are some suggestions for safe storage:

• TV Dinners 3 - 4 Months

• Fresh Shrimp, scallops, crawfish 3 - 6 Months

• Hamburger & stew meats 3 - 4 Months

• Ground Turkey, veal, pork 3 - 4 Months

• Chops 4 - 6 Months

• Steaks 6 - 12 Months

• Chicken or turkey, whole 1 year

For detailed storage chart visit FDA website:

http://www.fda.gov

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Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning

Cleaning 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 avoid 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 with a soft cloth.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine

bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. SOME of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your freezer.

• Clean door gaskets every three months according to

Door Gaskets:

general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.

• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets

will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal.

Power Interruptions

• 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 doors 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.

WARNING: IF OUTAGE IS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD, INSPECT

AND DISCARD SPOILED OR THAWED FOOD IN FREEZER. CLEAN FREEZER BEFORE REUSING.

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Troubleshooting

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 to 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.

Compressor runs too frequently:

• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days.

• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.

• Check gasket for proper seal.

• Check to see if doors are completely closed.

• Check freezer compartment for blockage from

frozen food packages, containers, etc.

Freezer has an odor:

• Interior needs cleaning.

• Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors.

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