Midea WHS384C1 User Manual

Chest freezer
WHS-384C1
CONTENTS
Safety warn ings
Mean in g of s af ety warning sym bo ls • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •
Rela te d wa rn ings for use • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • 2
Elec tr ic it y related warni ng s • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • 2
War ni ngs related to pl ac in g items • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • 3
War ni ngs related to di sp os al • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • 3
Prop er use of f reeze rs
Prod uc t fe at ures 4
Ther mo st at 5
plac em en t • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • 5
Star t • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • 5
Main tenan ce of fre ezers
Clea ni ng • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • 6
Defros t • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••
Stop u si ng • •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • 6
Ener gy C on servation
Freq uentl y asked q uesti ons
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DEAR CU STOME R:
Thank y ou f or buyi ng t his fre ez er. To ens ur e that yo u ge t the bes t re sults f ro m your ne w fr eezer, pleas e ta ke time t o re ad thro ug h the sim pl e instr uc tions i n th is book le t.Ple as e ensur e th at the packi ng m ateri al i s dispo se d of in acc or dance w it h the cur re nt envi ro nment al r equir em ents. When di sp osing o f an y freez er e quipm en t pleas e co ntact y ou r local w as te disp os al depa rt ment for adv ic e on safe d is posal .T his app li ance mu st b e only us ed f or its in te nded pu rp ose.
Safety warnings
Mean in g of s af ety warning sym bo ls
The symbo ls i nd ic ate prohibi te d ma tters, and th os e behavio rs a re f or bidden. Non -c om pliance wit h th e instruc ti on s ma y result in p ro du ct d amages or end an ge r
Prohibi ti on s ym bols
War ni ng symbol s
Note symb ol s
CAUTI ON :
WAR NIN G- Kee p ve nti la tio n op eni ng s, in t he a ppl iance e nclos ure or in t he bu il t-i n st ruc tu re, c le ar of o bs tru ct ion . WAR NIN G- Do no t us e mec ha nic al d evi ce s or ot he r mea ns to acc elera te th e de fro st ing p ro ces s, o the r th an th os e recom men de d by th e ma nuf ac tur er. WAR NIN G- Do no t da mag e th e ref ri ger an t cir cuit. WAR NIN G- Do no t us e ele ct ric al a ppl ia nce s in sid e the foo d stora ge comp art me nts o f th e app li anc e, u nle ss t hey a re of th e ty pe re co mme nd ed by t he m anu fa ctu re r. WAR NIN G- DAN GE R: Ri sk o f chi ld e ntr ap men t. Befo re you th row awa y you r ol d fre ez er;
·Take of f th e doo rs
·Lea ve t he sh el ves i n pl ace s o th at ch il dre n ma y not e as ily c li mb in si de. The a pp lia nc e has t o be u npl ug ged a ft er us e an d bef or e car ry ing o ut u ser m ai nte na nce o n th e app lianc e. Thi s ap pli an ce ca n be u sed b y ch ild re n age d fr om 8 ye ar s and a bo ve an d pe rso ns w ith r ed uce p hy sic al sens ory or menta l cap ab ili ti es or l ac k of ex pe rie nc e and k no wle dg e if th ey h ave b ee n giv en s upe rv isi on or ins truct ion conce rni ng u se of t he a ppl ia nce i n a sa fe wa y an d und er sta nd t he ha za rds i nv olv ed . Chi ld ren s hall no t play wi th the appli anc e. C lea ni ng an d us er ma in ten an ce sh al l not b e ma de by c hi ldr en w ith ou t sup er vis io n. If th e su ppl y co rd is d am age d, i t mus t be r epl ac ed by t he m anu fa ctu re r, its s er vic e ag ent o r simil arly qu alifi ed perso ns in o rd er to a vo id a ha za rd. Pleas e aba nd on th e fr eez er a cco rd ing t o lo cal r eg ula to rs fo r it u se fl am mab le b low in g gas a nd refr igera nt. Pleas e acc or din g to l oca l re gul at ion s re gar di ng di sp osa l of t he ap pl ian ce f or it s fl amm able re frige rant an d blo wi ng gas. Be for e yo u scr ap t he ap pl ian ce , ple as e tak e off t he d oor s to p rev en t chi ld ren t ra ppe d. Thi s ap pli an ce is i nt end ed t o be us ed i n hou se hol d an d sim il ar ap pl ica ti ons s uc h as
·sta ff k itc hen are as in sho ps, off ice s an d oth er w ork ing env ironm ents;
·farm ho use s an d by cl ie nts i n ho tel s, m ote ls a nd ot he r res id ent ia l typ e en vir on men ts;
·bed and b rea kf ast t yp e env ir onm en ts;
·cater ing a nd s imi la r non -r eta il a ppl ic ati on s.
Do not st ore e xp los iv e sub st anc es s uch a s ae ros ol c ans w it h a fla mm abl e pr ope ll ant i n th is ap plian ce.
GEN ER AL
Thi s ty pe of f re eze r is w ide ly u sed i n pl ace s su ch as h ot els , off ic es, s tu den t do rmi to rie s an d hou se s. It i s mo stl y suita ble f or r efr ig era ti ng an d pr ese rv ing f oo ds su ch a s fru it s and b ev era ge . It en joys th e advan tages o f sma ll size, L igh tw eig ht , Low e le ctr ic c ons um pti on a nd ea sy u se.
the perso na l sa fe ty of users .
The symbo ls i nd ic ate matters t ha t mu st be followe d, a nd those beh av io rs m ust be strict ly e xe cuted in line w it h th e operati on r eq ui rements. No n- co mpliance wi th t he instruc ti on s ma y result in pro du ct d amages or end an ge r the perso na l sa fe ty of users.
The symbo ls i nd ic ate matters t o pa y at tention to, a nd these beh av io rs s hall be speci al ly n ot ed. Due precaut io ns a re n eeded or mino r or m od er ate injur ie s or damage s of t he p ro duct will be ca us ed .
This manu al c on ta ins lots of imp or ta nt safety inf or ma ti on which sha ll b e ob se rved by the use rs .
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Safety warnings
Elec tr ic it y related warning s
10A
Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the freezer. Please firmly grasp the plug and pull out it from the socket directly. Do not damage the power cord under any condition so as to ensure safety use, do not use when the power cord is damaged or the plug is worn. Worn or damaged power cord shall be replaced in manufacture-authorized maintenance stations.
Please use a dedicated three-hole power socket which is 10A or more and the power socket shall not be shared with other electrical appliances. The power cord should be firmly contacted with the socket or else fires might be caused. Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the power socket is equipped with a reliable grounding line.
The freezer adopts 115V/60Hz AC power, voltage fluctuations over the range of 115V±10% will cause malfunction or even damage, so a 750 W automatic voltage regulator must be installed in concert with the AC power. Please turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors and windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable gases. Do not unplug the chest freezer and other electrical appliances considering that spark may cause a fire.
To ensure safety, it is not recommended that to place regulators, rice cookers, microwave ovens and other appliances at the top of the
freezer, those recommended by the manufacture are not included.
Do not use electrical appliances in the food pantry.
Rela te d wa rn ings for use
Authorized demolition or renovation of the freezer is not prohibited. It is forbidden to damage the refrigerant lines and the repair and maintenance of the freezer must be carried out by professionals. Damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid danger.
The surrounding of the appliances around or the embedded structure shall not be obstructed while good ventilation shall be maintained. The gaps between freezer doors and between doors and freezer body are small, be noted not to put your hand in these areas to prevent squeezing the finger. Please be gentle when switching off the freezer door to avoid falling articles. Do not pick foods or containers in the freezing chamber when the freezer is running, especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite.
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Safety warnings
War ni ngs related to pl ac in g items
Do not allow children to enter or climb the freezer to prevent that children are sealed in the falling
freezer.
Do not spray or wash the easy to be splashed with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties of the
Do not place heavy objects on the top of the freezer considering that objectives may fall when switching the door, and accidental injuries might be caused.
Please pull of the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not connect the freezer to power supply within five minutes to prevent damages to the compressor due to successive starts.
Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items in the
freezer to prevent damages to the product or fire accidents.
Do not place flammable items near the
This product is household freezers and shall be only suitable for the storage of foods. According to national standards, household freezers shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs or biological products.
freezer or children are injured by the
freezer; do not put the freezer in moist places
freezer.
freezer to avoid fires.
Do not place items such as bottled or sealed container of fluid such as bottled beers and beverages in the freezer to prevent bursts and other losses.
War ni ngs related to di sp os al
The freezers R600a refrigerant and cyclopentane foam materials are combustible materials and discarded freezer should be isolated from fire sources and can not be burned. Please transfer the freezer to qualified professional recycling companies for processing to avoid damages to the environment or other hazards.
Please remove the door of the freezer and shelves which shall be properly placed to avoid accidents of children entering and playing in the
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freezer.
Proper use of freezers
Name s of c om po nents
Wire basket
The low temperature of freezer may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to store frozen foods and making ice. The freezer is suitable for storage of meat, fish, shrimp, dumplings, rice balls and other foods not to be consumed in short term. Chunks of meat are preferably to be divided into small pieces for easy access. Please be noted food shall be consumed within the shelf time.
The features and accessories of the freezer you bought may be not entirely consistent with the legend, please refer to the packing list.
Product features
Reliable properties: the freezer adopts branded efficient compressor which has excellent performance and high reliability;
Foam door structure;
Built-in mosaic door seals for dustproof which is easy to remove and clean;
R600a environmentally friendly refrigerant and cyclopentane environmentally friendly blowing agents are used to promote environmental protection;
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Proper use of freezers
MAX
OFF
MIN
Ther mo st at
· Your freezer has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is
located on the lower right hand corner.
· The range of the temperature control is from position “MIN, MAX and OFF”. Adjust the
temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs.
· To turn the freezer off, turn the temperature control to "OFF".
Plac em en t
Before using the freezer, remove all packaging materials including bottom cushions and foam pads and tapes inside the freezer, tear off the protective film on the door and the freezer body.
The freezer is placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground shall be flat, and sturdy .
Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating effect.
Start
The freez er s ha ll s tay for half an h ou r be fo re connecti ng 115V /6 0H z po wer when it is fi rs tl y st arted. The freez er s ha ll r un 2 to 3 hours bef or e lo ad ing fresh or frozen fo od s; t he f reezer shal l ru n fo r m summer in a dv an ce c on siderin g th at t he a mbient tempera tu re i s hi gh .
Warm tips:
The freezer enclosure may emit heat during operation specially in summer, this is caused by the radiation of the condenser, and it is a normal phenomenon.
Condensation: condensation phenomenon will be detected on the exterior surface and door seals of the freezer when the ambient humidity is large, this is a normal phenomenon, and the condensation can be wiped away with a dry towel.
Airflow sound: Refrigerants circulating in the refrigerant lines will produce eruption of sound and grunts which is normal does not affect the cooling effect.
Buzz: Buzz will be generated by running compressor specially when starting up or shutting down.
Clatter: The solenoid valve or electric switch valve will clatter which is a normal phenomenon and
does not affect the operation.
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The t op s pac e of t he fr ee zer sha ll be great er th an 70cm, an d the d istan ces fro m both si des and bac ksi de s hal l be m ore t ha n 20cm to f aci li tat e th e ope ni ng and clo sin g an d hea t di ssi pa tio n. Wip e the fre ezer insi de an d outsi de wi th w arm m oi st ra g (add a sm all a mount of de ter ge nt in th e warm wate r and w ipe clean fin ally with c lea n water).
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Maintenance of freezers
Clea ni ng
Dusts behind the freezer and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving. The interior of the freezer should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor. Soft towels or sponge dipped in water and non-corrosive neutral detergents are suggested for cleaning. The freezer of shall be finally cleaned with clean water and dry cloth. Open the door for natural drying before the power is turned on.
Do not use ha rd b ru sh es, clean ste el b al ls , wire brus he s, abrasiv es , su ch a s toothpast es , or ganic solve nt s (s uc h as alcohol , ac et on e, banana oil , et c. ), boiling wa te r, ac id o r alkalin e it em s cl ean chest fre ez er c onsiderin g th at t hi s may damage th e fr id ge s urface and in te ri or. Do not rins e wi th w at er so as not to aff ect the elect ri ca l in sulatio n propert ie s. P le ase use a dry clo th w he n cleaning te mp er at ure control k no b an d el ectrical co mp on en ts.
Please un pl ug t he for defro st a nd c le aning. freezer
Defr os t
Freezer shall be manually defrosted. Unplug the freezer and open the freezer door, remove foods and drawers before defrosting; Open the outflow holes and drainage holes (and place water container at the outflow holes); indoor frost will naturally melt, wipe the defrost water with a dry, soft cloth. When the frost softens, an ice scraper might be used to the accelerate de-icing process. Please remove the food and put in a cool place when defrosting before removing accessories.
Other mec ha ni ca l devices or ot he r me ans shall not b e us ed t o ac celerat e except th os e re co mmended by th e ma nu facturer. Do n ot d am ag e the refrige ra nt c ir cuit.
Stop usi ng
Foods can be preserved for a couple of hours even in summer in case of power failure; it is recommended to reduce the frequency of opening door and do not put fresh foods into the freezer. Please unplug the freezer left unused for a long time for cleaning. Keep the door open to avoid the bad odor. Do not turn upside, horizontally place or vibrate the freezer, the carrying angle can not be greater than 45°. Please hold the door and hinge when moving.
Continu ou s op er ation is reco mm en ded when the fr ee ze r is started . P lease do not mo ve the fr ee ze r un de r normal circums ta nc es s o as not to aff ec t the freezer 's s er vice life.
Energy C on se rvation
lThe f re eze r sh all b e pl ace d in r oom d ry a nd ve nt ila te d. Th e fre ez er ca nn ot be p ut u nde r di rec t su nli gh t or
nex t to h ear s ou rce ( Su ch as r ad iat or, s tov e, e tc. ), a nd a su it abl e in sul at ion b oard sh all be ap plied i f nec es sar y.
lTry t o sho rt en op en ing t im e of fr ee zer 's d oor. lPut bev era ge i nto f re eze r af ter i t ha s coo le d dow n.
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Frequently asked questions
The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please call the after-sale service department if the issues are not settled.
Whether the freezer is plugged and connected to power;
Inoperation
Odor
Long-term operation of compressor
Low voltage; Whether temperature control knob is in the work area Failure power or tripping circuit
Odorous foods should closely wrapped; Whether foods are rotten; Whether the interior shall be cleaned.
It is normal that freezer operates for longer time in summer when the ambient temperature is higher; Do not put too much food in the freezer at one time; Do not put foods until they are cooled; Frequent opening of freezer door. Thick frost layer (defrost is needed)
Illuminating light does not shine
The freezer door can not be properly closed.
Loud noises
DISPOS AL
Old uni ts st il l hav e so me re si dua l va lue . An en vir on men ta lly f ri end ly m eth od o f dis po sal w ill ens ure tha t valua ble raw mat eri al s can b e re cov er ed an d us ed ag ai n. Th e ref ri ger an t use d in y our u ni t and i ns ula ti on ma te ria ls requi re sp ec ial d is pos al p roc ed ure s. E nsu re t hat n on e of th e pi pes o n th e bac k of t he un it are da maged p rior to dispo sal . Up t o dat e in for ma tio n co nce rn ing o pt ion s of d isp os ing o f yo ur ol d un it an d pa cka ging fr om the ne w one can be ob tai ne d fro m yo ur lo ca l cou nc il of fic e. Whe n di spo si ng of a n ol d uni t br eak o f an y old l oc ks or l at che s an d rem ov e the d oo r as a sa fe gua rd.
Corre ct Di sp osa l of t his p ro duc t
Corre ct Di sp osa l of t his p ro duc t Thi s ma rki ng i ndi ca tes t ha t thi s pr odu ct s hou ld n ot be d is pos ed w ith o th er house hol d wa ste s th rou gh out t he E U. To pre ven t po ssi bl e har m to t he envir onm en t or hu ma n hea lt h fro m un con tr oll ed w ast e di spo sa l, re cy cle i t respo nsi bl y to pr om ote t he s ust ai nab le r eus e of m ate ri al re so urc es . To retu rn your us ed de vi ce, p le ase u se t he re tu rn an d co lle ct ion s ys tem s or c ont ac t the retai ler w he re th e pr odu ct w as pu rc has ed . The y can t ak e thi s pr odu ct f or envir onm en tal s af e rec yc lin g.
For m or e inf or mat io n, pl ea se co nt act t he l oca l au tho ri ty or y ou r ret ai ler w he re yo u purch ased th e produ ct.
Whether the freezer is connected to power, whether the indicator light is damaged.
The freezer door is stuck by food packages; Too much food; Tilt freezer.
Whether the food is leveled, whether the freezer is balanced; Whether the freezer parts are properly placed.
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