Midea MF172W User Manual

Upright Freezer

USER MANUAL

MF172W

CONTENTS

Safety information ........................................ 2-3

Identifying parts of the freezer ........................................ 4

Transporting ........................................ 5

Installation ........................................ 5

Reversing the door ........................................ 6-7

Operating instructions ........................................ 8

Cleaning & Maintenance ........................................ 8-9

Energy saving tips ........................................ 10

Disconnection of the appliance ........................................ 10

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................ 11

Repairs, Service & Warranty ........................................ 12

Specifications ........................................ 13

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Congratulations on your new eezer. This manual contains important information on the Midea fr
installation, use and care of your appliance. Please read this manual carefully before use. Follow
instructions and keep the manual for future reference.

The appliance is specifically constructed for domestic use and is therefore suitable for the storage of
frozen food and the production of ice-cubes. The appliance has not been designed or manufactured for
professional use. Midea declines all responsibility for damage deriving from improper use of the
appliance. The freezer has undergone the necessary tests on the tightness of the refrigeration circuit
and complies with the safety regulations.

WARNING

WARNING

The WARNING symbol indicates information that concerns your personal safety

CAUTION

The CAUTION symbol indicates information on avoiding damage to the appliance

CAUTION

R600a WARNING LABEL

R600a

R600a Refrigerant Warning

· This appliance contains a small quantity of flammable, non-synthetic R600a refrigerant.

· Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and

R600a

installation.

· Ensure careful installing, handling and disposing to avoid safety hazards. If accidental

damage occurs, keep the appliance away from open fires or devices that produce sparks,
unplug the appliance and call an authorised service agent. Thoroughly ventilate the room in
which the appliance is situated for several minutes.

· Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or could ignite.

· Hydrocarbon refrigerants have excellent refrigerant properties, minimal global warming

potential and no ozone depletion potential.

· Hydrocarbon refrigerants cannot be ‘retrofitted’ to an appliance that has not been designed

and approved to use that type of refrigerant.

· The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1m per 8g of refrigerant. The amount

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of refrigerant in the appliance can be found on the rating plate attached to the appliance.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Precautions

- The freezer is designed to operate on a single phase power supply within a voltage range of 220­240V/50Hz.

- Do not allow any sharp objects to come in contact with the refrigerant system to avoid damage to the
refrigerant circuit.

- This product is for indoor use only.

- Do not place electrical items or cooking equipment nearby. Keep away from substances which could

cause ignition and ensure good ventilation is always available.

- Do not electrical appliances inside the place or operate any freezer.

- Do not place objects on top of the appliance which are magnetic, heavy or filled with water.

- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by authorised Midea service personal, service

agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

- Do not store flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive materials in the freezer. Containers
with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperature. There is a risk of explosion or fire.

- Do not splash water on the appliance. It may cause malfunction or electric shock.

- Always switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning.

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Safety of children

· Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

· Packing (e.g. plastic wraps, polystyrene etc.) can be dangerous for children. There is a

WARNING

risk of suffocation. Keep packaging materials away from children.

Information on disposal

Most of the packing material used is recyclable. Please separate the plastic and cardboard and dispose
through your local recycling depot or place in appropriate recycling collection bins.

If disposing of this appliance, please contact your local authority for safe disposal. Incorrect disposal
may cause injury to the user or flammable gases may cause environmental damage. Remove the door,
cut off the main cable, break or remove spring or bolt catches to prevent children from getting trapped
or harming themselves.

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IDENTIFYING PARTS OF THE FREEZER

1

2

1

Temperature control

2

Freezer drawers

3

Freezer compartment cover

4

Adjustable foot

3

4

4

TRANSPORTING

Keep the upright and avoid squeezing or vibration during freezer
transport. Avoid a slanting angle over 45 degrees during handling.
Avoid the door or top cap from being under excessive stress when
moving, otherwise it may become deformed.

Do not connect your freezer to the power supply immediately after it is placed
vertically. You should keep it standing for at least 3 hours before connection to let

CAUTION

it settle.

INSTALLATION

Remove all packaging material before using new . This and adhesive tape your freezer
includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the accessories inside and freezer
outside.

Clean both the inside and outside of the with a cloth lukewarm soapy freezer soft and
water.

Positioning your freezer

Place your in a well ventilated area away from a heat source and direct sunlight. freezer
Do not install the in a damp or wet location as this may cause damage to the freezer
insulation and result in leakage. Condensation may also build up on the outer cabinet
causing rust.

Use the front two adjustable feet to level the . Rotate the feet in a clockwise freezer
direction to raise the and anti-clockwise to lower. Ensure the slightly tilts freezer freezer
backwards so that the door self-close to provide a consistent closed seal.

Allow for adequate ventilation around your freezer

Minimum

There should be a clearance of at least 200mm from the
top of your , and 50mm from either the sides of the freezer
freezer freezer (or) the back of the unit. If the is to sit flush
with the cabinetry, then a 50mm clearance must be
available to allow the door to open freely and enable the
removal of baskets.

50mm

recommended

airspace around

freezer

50mm

50mm

The minimum clearance recommended at each side is
5mm, if this is the case the door must sit proud of the
cabinetry by 50mm (not flush). A 5mm side clearance will
require 50mm of airspace at the back of the unit to allow for
adequate ventilation.

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5mm

DOOR

5mm

50mm

REVERSING THE DOOR

Please ensure the freezer is unplugged from the main power source and any
items removed from inside the freezer before reversing the door.

WARNING

Follow below steps to reverse the door from the supplied position.

1.

Remove the cover from the hinge.

Use a phillips head screwdriver to remove the 2

2.

screws holding the hinge in place. Support the
weight of the door while removing the hinge.

Lift the door off the bottom hinge and place in a

3.

safe location to prevent damage.

cover

hinge

hinge screws

step 1

step 4

Remove the hinge shaft sleeve and door block from

4.

the bottom and relocate it to the opposite side of
the door.

Take the hinge and undo the nut holding the hinge

5.

pin. Relocate to the opposite side and fix in place.

hinge shaft
sleeve

door block

step 5

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REVERSING THE DOOR

6.

Carefully tilt the freezer back to access the
bottom hinge assembly.
Note: Do not tilt >45°.
Using a phillips head screwdriver, remove the
screws holding the hinge in place. Unscrew
the adjustable foot from the opposite side.

Relocate the bottom hinge to the opposite

7.

side and secure in place using the same
screws from step 6.
Note: Do not tighten screws completely until
after the door has been correctly placed and
the seal checked. Screw the adjustable foot
into the opposite side.

adjustable foot

step 6

adjustable footbottom hinge assembly

step 7

bottom hinge assembly

Replace the screws that previously held the

8.

hinge in place from step 1. Remove the cover
from the opposite side and place over screws.

Remove the two screws now exposed and

9.

replace screws here

top cover

install the top hinge.
Note: Do not tighten the hinge screws

cover installed here

install hinge here

completely until the door has been aligned
and seals aligned.

10.

To reverse the door handle, remove the two screw caps from the side of the handle.
Unscrew both screws and remove handle. Remove the screw caps from the
opposite side of the door and replace them to this side. Screw handle onto new side
and replace original screw caps on handle.

step 8

step 9

11.

Place the door on the top and bottom hinges, align making sure the door gasket
seals correctly. Once aligned, tighten the hinge screws.

12.

Replace the hinge cover.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Controlling the temperature

The temperature of the freezer can be
controlled manually by adjusting the
temperature dial. Turning the temperature dial
(page 4 item 1) to position MAX will lower the
interior temperature to the coldest setting.
Turning the temperature dial to position MIN
will increase the interior temperature to the
warmest setting. MID represents a medium
temperature.

The default setting is MID for normal
operating conditions.

DEFROSTING

Heavy frost will effect the freezing process or internal temperature of the appliance and
increase the power consumption. Thus, defrosting is required if the frost is >5mm thick.
Defrosting is a manual process. Please follow these steps:

1.

Switch off and disconnect the appliance.

2.

Remove all food from the freezer.

3.

Remove the freezer drawers.

4.

Open the door and wait for the ice to defrost. Place a container under the freezer to
catch the melted ice.

5.

When defrosting, a plastic scraper or plastic utensil may be used. Never use metal
instruments or electrical appliances to defrost the freezer.

6.

To speed up the defrosting process, you can carefully place a bowl of boiling water in
the freezer and close the door.

When defrosting is complete, wipe down the inside of the freezer.

7.

Replace the drawers and food before restoring power.

8.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the appliance

Before cleaning: Turn appliance off at the power point, then remove the power

cord from the outlet. This will make sure there is no chance of electric shock.

WARNING

Interior

Clean the freezer interior regularly. Turn power off. Wipe the interior with a soft cloth and
lukewarm soapy water. Wipe away any food spills thoroughly. Dry all surfaces and
removable parts. Avoid getting water on the freezer controls. If you have taken out any
removable parts, replace them and switch on the power before re-stocking the freezer.

Exterior

Clean the with only lukewarm soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean freezer
water and then wipe the surface with a soft clean cloth to remove any soap residue.

Door seal

Take care to keep the door seal clean. Sticky food and drink can cause the seal to stick
to the cabinet and tear when you open the door. Wash the seal with a mild detergent
and warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Never use hot water, solvents, commercial kitchen cleaners, aerosol cleaners,
metal polishers, caustic or abrasive cleaners or scourers to clean the appliance

CAUTION

as they will damage it. Many commercially available cleaning products and
detergents contain solvents that will damage your . When cleaning, freezer
using only a soft cloth and lukewarm soapy water.

Please check the points below after maintenance:

(1) Is there any damage to the power lead?

(2) Can the power plug be inserted into the power socket correctly?

(3) Is the power plug and/or lead heating up?

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Reduce opening the door frequently. This will increase the appliance efficien and cy

1.
reduce power consumption.

2.

Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the
freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.

There should always be some space between food items for proper air circulation.

3.

Hot food should be cooled down before placing into the appliance, otherwise the

4.
interior temperature and power consumption will increase.

5.

Adjust the temperature control to a setting that is acceptable for the storage of the
food. This will reduce the power consumption.

DISCONNECTION OF THE APPLIANCE

If unplugging the appliance from the power outlet, please leave at least 5
minutes before re-connection.

CAUTION

During a power failure, do not put additional food in the appliance and reduce opening
the door.

Leave the freezer operating during short vacations.

If the freezer will not be used for several months or it is to be placed in storage, remove
all food and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent
odour and mould growth, leave the door open slightly: wedging it open if necessary or
have the door removed.

Use extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be accessible to child’s
play.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you think so e ing may be wrong with your freezer, you can carry out some easy checks before m th

calling for service. Y o a cat e problem and spare yourself from inconvenience, saving time and u m y lo e th
money.

SYMPTOM SUGGESTION

Free is not operatingzer

· Check that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly
and that the outlet is switched “ON”.

· Try running another appliance from the power outlet. If no power is
coming from the outlet you may have blown a fuse or tripped a
circuit of your household power supply.

· Try adjusting the temperature control to a slightly “colder” position.

Unusual noise

Compressor seems to run
more than expected

· The flow of refrigerant through the pipeline coil could cause
gurgling, similar to water boiling. This is the normal function of the
appliance.

· Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water
pipes. This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer
continues to run.

· I freezer t is quite normal for noise to seem louder just after the
starts operating.

· Other strange sounds may mean that you need to check and take
action. For example, noises may mean that:

- The cabinet is not level.

- The floor is uneven or weak.

- There are vibrations from an object on top of or behind or beside

the freezer.

- freezerThe back of the cabinet is touching the wall.

· Is door kept open too long or too often?

· Is control set too cold?

· Have large amounts of warm food just recently been stored?

· freezerIf the day is hot or the room is very warm, the will need to

run more than normal.

· freezerThe will run more than normal just after you install it or when
it has been turned off for a long time.

Temperature in the is freezer
too warm

The door will not close

The following cases are not malfunctions:

Moisture may form as condensation on the outside of the appliance during humid conditions. To remove
excess moisture, wipe clean.

It is normal that the sides of the appliance will get warm as a result of and the turnover beam the
refrigeration system operation.

The appliance operation could cause electrical interference to electrical equipment.

· Check that the appliance has enough clearance at the sides, back
and top. Refer to installation instruction on page 5.

· 8Refer to “Controlling the temperature” on page .

· You may have kept the door open too long or too frequently.

· Food containers or packaging may be holding a door open.

· freezerCheck whether the front of the is tilted back slightly to allow

the door to self close.

· Check whether something is holding the door open.

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REPAIRS, SERVICE & WARRANTY

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of purchase

Retailer

It is hazardous for anyone installing, removing, altering, repairing servicing testing or ,
certifying the gas system of a gas device (i.e. charging, discharging or breaking into
the refrigeration system that uses hydrocarbon refrigerants). Only an Authorised
Service Person can carry out servicing or repairs to this appliance.

If service is required

If you have a problem which persists after you have made the checks listed in the
Troubleshooting Guide, please contact:

Midea Customer Care on 1300 132 371

Please refer to the enclosed warranty card or visit www.mideaappliances.com.au for
warranty information. Ensure you have the appliance model number and proof of
purchase handy before calling Midea Customer Care to enquire about a warranty
claim.

Complete and retain the following information for your records:

Please retain proof of purchase for warranty claims.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model

MF172W

Climate class

T

Classification of installation and

use

Class 1

Indoor use only

Rated Total Gross Volume

172L

Voltage

220-240V / 50Hz

Noise Level

42dB

Refrigerant type

R600a

Dimensions

Height

1420mm

Width

550mm

Depth

550mm

IP rating

IPX0

Net Weight

44Kg

NOTE:

· Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

· This product is subject to continuous improvement, which may not be completely

consistent with the manual, however the functions and operating methods will not
change.

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