Haier LW-120, LW-120W, LW120GBC User Manual

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Table Of Contents

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Safety Precautions........................................................................2-3

Parts And Features .........................................................................5

Installing Your Freezer ....................................................................6

Installing Casters ...................................................................................6

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

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

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

Lock and Key ........................................................................................9

Food Storage Information ....................................................................10

Normal Operating Sounds....................................................................11

Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning ............................................12

Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................12

Power Interruptions ..............................................................................13

Vacation and Moving Care ..................................................................13

Troubleshooting..............................................................................14

Warranty Information ..................................................................15

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Important safety information

What you need
to know about
safety
instructions

Warning and Important Safety
Instructions appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover
all possible conditions and situ­ations that may occur. Common
sense, caution, and care must
be exercised when installing,
maintaining, or operating this
freezer.

Always contact your dealer, dis­tributor, service agent, or manu­facturer about problems or con­ditions you do not understand.

DANGER – Immediate hazards
which WILL result in severe per­sonal injury or death.

DANGER

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe

practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe

practices which COULD result
in minor personal injury.

CAUTION

RECOGNIZE SAFETY
SYMBOLS, WORDS,
LABELS

DANGER

To reduce risk of injury
or death, follow basic
precautions, including
the following:

IMPORTANT: Child

entrapment and suffoca­tion are not problems of
the past. Junked or aban­doned freezers are still
dangerous – even if they
sit out for “just a few days.”
If you are getting rid of
your old freezer, please
follow the instructions
below to help prevent acci­dents.

Before you throw away
your old freezer:

➢ T ake

off the
doors.

➢ Leave

the shelves in place so
children may not easily
climb inside.

To prevent child entrapment
keep key out of reach of chil­dren and away from freezer.

DANGER

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Save these instructions

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your freezer, follow
these basic precautions, including the following:

WARNING

1. Read all instructions before using the
freezer.

2. Observe all local codes and ordinances.

3. Be sure to follow grounding instructions.

4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are
not sure this appliance is properly ground­ed.

5. DO NOT ground to a gas line.

6. DO NOT ground to a cold-water pipe.

7. Freezer is designed to operate on a 115
Volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. There should
be a separate, grounded circuit serving this
appliance only.

8. DO NOT modify plug on power cord. If plug
does not fit electrical outlet, have proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

9. DO NOT use a two-prong adapter, exten-
sion cord or power strip.

10. DO NOT tamper with freezer controls.

11. DO NOT service or replace any part of freez-
er unless specifically recommended in
Owner’s Manual or published user-repair
instructions. DO NOT attempt service if
instructions are not understood or if they are
beyond personal skill level.

12. Always disconnect freezer from electrical
supply before attempting any service.
Disconnect power cord by grasping the
plug, not the cord.

13. Install freezer according to Installation
Instructions. All connections for water, elec­trical power and grounding must comply

with local codes and be made by licensed
personnel when required.

14. Keep your freezer in good condition.
Bumping or dropping freezer can damage
freezer or cause freezer to malfunction or
leak. If damage occurs, have freezer
checked by qualified service technician.

15. Replace worn power cords and/or loose
plugs.

16. Always read and follow manufacturer’s
storage and ideal environment instructions
for items being stored in freezer.

17. Do not use any electrical device or any
sharp instrument when defrosting your
freezer.

18. Do not operate the freezer in the presence
of explosive fumes.

19. Do not store flammable substances near or
in this appliance.

20. 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.

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

22. Children should not climb, hang or stand
on any part of the freezer.

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Please read this User Manual
thoroughly. This manual provides
proper maintenance information.

Complete registration card
and promptly return. If

registration card is missing, see
contact information on the back
cover of your manual.

Warranty service must be
performed by an authorized
servicer. Amana also recommends

contacting an authorized servicer if
service is required after warranty
expires. To locate an authorized
servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC
(1-800-628-5782). You may also
contact us on the web at

www.amana.com.

Model Number

Manufacturing (P) Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

When contacting Amana, please provide the following information. Product
information is located in back of the freezer.

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

warranty service.

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Parts And Features

1. Food Basket

2. Bottom Freezer Drawer

3. Handle

4. Casters (quantity 4)

5. Temperature Control Adjustment

6. Fast Freeze (orange light switch)

7. Power ON Light (green light)

8. Lock and Key (not shown)

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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.

3. 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.

4. 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 32˚ F (0˚C).

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

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

7. When moving the freezer, never tilt it more than a 45-degree angle.
This could damage the compressor and the sealed system.

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

Installing Your Freezer

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• Casters are to be installed on the 4 bottom corners. Slide caster in the
provided slot. Once the caster is in place, secure it with a provided
screw.

Note: 1 Phillips Head screwdriver required.

Installing Casters

Screw

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Freezer Features And Use

Temperature Control:

Your freezer will automatically maintain the temperature
level you select. The temperature control dial has 6
settings plus OFF. “I” is the warmest, “6” is the coldest.
Tur ning the dial to OFF stops cooling the freezer.

Operating Your Freezer

Initial Control Setting:

• Plug in the freezer.

• Set the control on 4.

• Allow the freezer to run at least 3-6 hours before adding food.

• Add food.

• After 24 hours, adjust the control as desired.

To Adjust Freezer Temperature:

• Place an appliance thermometer snugly between frozen packages in the
upper compartment.

• Wait 5-8 hours.

• Check temperature.

• Temperature should be 0˚F (-18˚C) or below.

• Adjust control knob one setting at a time as needed.

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

Fast Freeze:

• Your freezer is equipped with a Fast Freeze switch (orange switch),
which will allow you to quickly freeze food when you have added a
large quantity of food at one time. Flip the orange Fast Freeze switch on
and the compressor will run continuously. Turn off the Fast Freeze feature
once food has reached desired temperature.

Note: Do not forget to turn off the fast freeze switch when

not required. Doing so will avoid unnecessary
energy use.

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• Defrost whenever the frost becomes 1/4" thick.

• Transfer food to another freezer.

• Turn the temperature control to OFF position and unplug the unit.
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster keep the
freezer door and drawer open.

• To remove water use a clean cloth or household sponge to absorb water.
Repeat until all water is removed.

• Once defrosted, clean the freezer according to the recommended care
and cleaning guidelines (see page 12).

• Restore power to freezer.

Water damage due to improper
defrosting or drainage may
cause mold/mildew growth.

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Defrosting and Draining The Freezer

To avoid property damage, do not use sharp
or pointed instruments to scrape frost from
shelves or interior surfaces.

CAUTION

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, dis­connect power to freezer before defrosting. After defrosting connect power.

WARNING

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Lock and Key

• Your freezer has a lock and key feature to secure the freezer. Close the
lid and turn key to lock. Turn key in opposite direction
to unlock.

To prevent child entrapment keep key out of reach of children and away from freezer.

DANGER

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Frozen Food:

• Do not refreeze foods which have been thawed completely.

• Wipe containers before storing.

• Avoid adding large amounts of warm food to the freezer at one time.
This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing and can raise the
surface temperature of frozen foods. Cool down hot foods quickly using
an ice bath prior to storing in the freezer.

• When storing meats, keep in the original packaging and overwrap if
storing for more than 1-2 months.

• 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

Self-sealing plastic bags

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

Food Storage Information

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• 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.

Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear

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Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning

Cleaning and Maintenance

Door Gaskets:

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

To avoid electric shock always unplug your
freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this
warning may result in death or injury.

WARNING

Before using cleaning products, always read
and follow manufacturer’s instructions and
warnings to avoid personal injury or product
damage.

CAUTION

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• 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.

• For long vacations or absences, empty food from freezer, move the
temperature DIAL to the OFF position, unplug the unit and clean the
door gaskets according to "General cleaning" section. Prop the door
open, so air can circulate inside. When moving always move the freezer
in the vertical position. Moving it horizontally (lying down) can cause
damage to the sealed system.

Power Interruptions

Vacation and Moving Care

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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 and drawer 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.

• Fast Freeze is on, turn this feature off.

Freezer runs too frequently:

• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during

high temperature and humid days.

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

extended period of time.

• Check gasket for proper seal.

• Check to see if the door or drawer is 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.

TroubleShooting

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