Midea MF411W User Manual

Upright Freezer

USER MANUAL

MF411W

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Installation ........................................ 5-6

Control features and functions ........................................ 7-9

Cleaning & Maintenance ........................................ 9-10

Energy saving tips ........................................ 11

Disconnection of the appliance ........................................ 11

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................ 12

Repairs, Service & Warranty ........................................ 13

Specifications ........................................ 14

1

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

Safety of children

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

WARNING

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

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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SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Precautions

- The freezer is designed to operate on a single phase power supply within a voltage range of 220-

240V/50Hz.

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

refrigerant circuit.

- Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure, clear of obstruction.

- Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than

those recommended by the manufacturer.

- 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.

3

IDENTIFYING PARTS OF THE FREEZER

1

2

3

5

4

6

7

1

Light switch

2

Temperature sensor

3

Wire shelf

4

Wire drawer

5

Door bin

6

Wire door bin

7

Kick panel

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.

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.

50mm

5mm

recommended

airspace around

freezer

50mm

DOOR

50mm

5mm

50mm

5

INSTALLATION

Door Handle assembly

1. Remove the hexagonal key and
the two screws from the plastic
bag supplied inside the freezer
and set the screws into the door
holes.

2.

Position the door handle over the
screws.

Tighten the head cap screws in

3.
the side of the handle until
secured in place on the door.

1 2

hole

screw

1 2

Kick Panel assembly

1. Remove the kick panel and screws from inside the
freezer.

2.

Position the kick panel to the bottom of the freezer
and remove the cover plate on the hinge side of the
freezer.

kick
panel

cover plate locations

3.

Fit the kick panel in place and screw into holes.

6

screw

CONTROL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

7 9

8

5

1

Buttons

Quick freeze

1

Temperature display format (°C or °F)

2

Alarm Reset

3

6

2 3 4

Lock / Unlock

4

Temperature setting / Quick Freeze time setting down (decrease)

5

Temperature setting / Quick Freeze time setting up (increase)

6

Display

Numeric display panel

7

Alarm

High temperature alarm

8

Door open alarm

9

7

CONTROL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Locking and unlocking the display panel

To lock the control panel, hold down the Lock / Unlock button (4) for 3 seconds until the
Lock icon displays, this indicates the freezer control panel is locked.

To unlock the control panel, press the Lock / Unlock button (4) until the Lock icon no
longer displays.

Ensure the control panel is unlocked before setting temperatures or additional features.

Controlling the temperature

Adjusting temperature of the freezer

To enter the temperature setting mode press either button (5) or (6) until the temperature
flashes on the display (7). To adjust the temperature press button (5) to decrease
temperature (min. -22°C / -8°F) or button (6) to increase temperature (max. -14°C / 7°F).
Once the desired temperature is reached, press the Lock / Unlock button (4) to activate
the selection. Note: If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, the temperature setting
mode will be exited.

Quick Freeze Mode

The Quick Freeze mode quickly reduces the temperature of the freezer.

To enter this mode press the Quick Freeze button (1), the quick freeze temperature of

-24°C / -11°F will display. The default Quick Freeze time is 6 hours. Press button (5) or
(6) if you want to decrease or increase this time. Once the desired time is reached, press
the Lock / Unlock button (4) to activate the selection. To exit press the Quick Freeze
button (1).

Note: It is not advisable to use Quick Freeze for 48 hours or more.

Setting temperature °C or °F format

Press button (2) to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit display formats.

Alarm reset

Press button (3) to cancel the alarm when triggered by high temperature or if the door is
left open for 60 seconds.

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CONTROL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

ERROR CODE

DESCRIPTION

E1

Freezer temperature sensor failure

E5

Freezer defrosting sensor failure

E6

Communication failure

E7

Ambient temperature sensor failure

E9

Freezer high temperature alert

Error Codes display

The error codes listed below may appear on the display. Firstly press Alarm Reset and
contact Midea Customer Care if the error code still displays after you have reset the
alarm.

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.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Replacing the Interior light

Before replacing the light: 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

WARNING

shock.

To replace the internal light, follow these steps. Note: Before
replacing the bulb, disconnect the appliance from the mains
power.

Open the freezer door and locate the lamp cover at the

1.

roof of the freezer cavity.

2.

Remove the two screws holding the lamp cover. Place
the screws in a safe place while replacing the bulb.

3.

Carefully remove the lamp cover. Place the cover in a
safe place.

step 1

Lamp cover

step 2

Remove the two screws
from the lamp cover

step 3

4.

Ensure the bulb is cool to the touch before unscrewing.
Replace the old bulb with an AC115V / Max. 40W bulb.

Remove cover

Refit the cover and secure with the two screws. Replace

5.

the mains power and switch on the appliance.

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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Bulb

Bulb base

step 4

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.

· 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

MF411W

Climate class

T

Classification of installation and

use

Class 1

Indoor use only

Rated Total Gross Volume

411L

Voltage

220-240V / 50Hz

Noise Level

44dB

Refrigerant type

R134a

Dimensions

Height

1550mm

Width

711mm

Depth

750mm

IP rating

IPX0

Net Weight

69Kg

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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