Haier HUM136EA, HUM091EA Owner’s Manual

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IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

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 appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the
installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the
installation section.

3) This appliance should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is
designed for freestanding installation only.

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

5) 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.

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

7) 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.

8) 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 question-
able, 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 qual-

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

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

10) Do not attempt to remove or adjust the interior storage shelves.

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11) 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 perform service.

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

ForFutureReferencePlease

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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.

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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Important Safeguards .......................................................................... 1

Features ............................................................................................. .3

Energy-Saving Tips............................................................................. .4

Freezer Installation ................................................................ .4

Electrical Connections ......................................................................... .4

Operating Your Freezer ..................................................................... .5

Care and Cleaning, ............................................................................. 5

Vacation and Moving ......................................................................... .6

Defrosting ......................................................................................... .6

Troubleshooting ................................................................... ,7

Warranty. ........................................................................................... 8

PAG E

A. Adjustable Temperature Control
B. Drop Down Storage Gate
C. Defrost Drain Plug

D. 2 Non-removable Wire

Storage Shelves

E. 2 Non-Adjustable Door

Storage Shelves

3

Accessories Included

1. User Manual

2. Warranty Card

3. Drain Hose

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• Do not place your freezer next to a

heating vent, a range, or in direct
sunlight.

• Do not open door more often than
necessary.

• Keep the door closed as much as
possible, especially, in hot and

humid weather.

• Cover foods to reduce moisture
build up inside the freezer.

• Store only foods that require
freezing.

• For proper air circulation, do not

overfill your freezer shelves.

Installation

The freezer is designed for
freestanding installation only. It

should not be built-in. Allow a
minimum of 1 inch on each side and

above the top of the freezer to ease

installation and proper air

circulation. Be sure to install your
freezer on a floor that is strong

enough to support the unit when fully
loaded.

Connections

Important-for personal
safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.

In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of

electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current,
This appliance is equipped with a

cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be

plugged into an outlet that is proper-
ly installed and grounded. Consult a
qualified electrician or service center

if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood. If doubt
exists as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded, have a qualified
electrician check the circuit to make

sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Do not, under any circum-
stances, cut or remove the

third (ground) prong from the

power cord.

Use of Extension Cords

Avoid the use of an extension cords
due to potential safety hazards

under certain conditions.

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Temperature Control Dial
The temperature control dial has set-

tings from

• "0" to 7

• "1" is the warmest

• "7" is the coldest

Initially, set the temperature

control dial to "4".

After using the freezer for 24 hours,

adjust the temperature control dial to
the setting that best suits your needs.
Turning the temperature control dial

'0' stops the cooling cycle; however,

it will not shut off power to the
freezer.

Cleaning the Outside
Crean the outside of the freezer with

a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. To
dean the door gasket, use on'y mild

soapy water. Never use harsh
cleansers or a scouring pad to clean

any part of the freezer,
For efficient operation dirt and dust

should be removed from the back
and bottom of your freezer every

three months. Turn the temperature
control to the "0" positon and

unFlug the freezer before beginning.
Carefully slide the freezer away from

the wall ard a_oid damaging the
floor by moving t slowly. Wipe dust

from the back of freezer with a clean
dry cloth use a vacuum cleaner with

a brush attachment to clean the
compressor area,

Important: ff you unplug cr turn

off the freezer, allow 4 minutes

before restarting it or re-plugging it
in.

Drop Down Storage Gate

To access the bottom storage area,
gently pull the top middle of the

storage gate, This will allow the
removal or inserting of items,

Cleaning the Inside
Clean the inside of the freezer at

least twice a tear. Turn the tempera-
ture control dial to "0" unplug the

freezer and remove all frozen items
from the shelves. Wash inside with

warm water and baking soda
solution. (2 tablespoons of baking
soda Io one quart of water), then
rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use

cleaners such as harsh detergents,
scouring powder or sprays contain-

ing bleach, ammonia, or other

chemicals that may cause odors

irside the freezer or damage the

protective coatings on the evaporator
shelves.

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Moving the freezer

When transporting the freezer it
must be kept in the upright position.

If the freezer is inadvertently tilted
beyond 45 degrees or was in a lay

down position for any reason e.g.
shipping, the unit must not be

Defrost whenever frost on the wall cf
the freezer compartment becomes

1/8" thick. Never use a sharp or

metallic instrument to remove frost as

it may damage the cooling coils
which is a part of the shelving. (/%
punctured cooling coil will cause
serious damage to the product and

will void the warranty). We do not
recommend using any kind of
scraper. Do not use any electrical
device in defrosting your freezer.

Turn the temperature control ro "0"
and unplug the freezer. Remove all

foods from the freezer compartment.
Slide a shallow pan under the

freezer using the opening between
the bottom legs. Remove drain plug

and allow defrost water to drain into
pan.

operated for at least 24 hours, It

must be placed in the upright posi-

tion for this period to allow the inter-

nal oil and refrigerant Io stabilize in
the system. Ignoring this precaution-
ary measure may result in damage

to the sealed system and compressor.

Defrosting usually takes a few hours.
To quicken defrosting you may, keep

the door open and place a bowl of
warm water in the freezer. After

defrosting, empty water fiom the
drip tray. Be sure to check the pan to

aviod overfill

Sponge remaining water from the
bottom before cleaning. After

defrosting, clean the inside of the
freezer (see care and cleaning).
After cleaning be sure to replace the
drain plug and remove the drip pan

carefully. Plug in the freezer and
return the temFerature ro its previous

position. Now return food to freezer.

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Freezer does not operate.

• The unt may not be plugged in.

• Circuit breaker may have tripped
or fu_.emay be blown.

Compressor seems to run
continuously or more
often than necessary,

• The door may have been left open
or there may be a leak in the door

gasket.

• Frequent door openings lets the
cold air escape requiring the com-

pressor to cycle on more often..

• Air is not circulating freely around

the appliance because of installa-
tion in an area with no clearance

around it. Slide the appliance out
of the confined area and vacuum

around it in the rear and botlom Io
improve air circulation to the con-

denser coils,

Freezer compartment has
an odor.

• Foods with strong odors should be
tightly covered,

• Check for spoiled food.

• Interior may need cleaning

• Keep an open box of baking soda
in the freezer. (Replace as often as

needed).

Foods not sufficiently
frozen

• The temperature setting is not high
enough.

• The door has been left open or a
leak in the door gaskeL.

• Sherves are overloaded preventing
effective circulation of ccld air.