HFK-136AAS - Freezer HAIER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Freezer
Brand	Haier
Model	HFK-136AAS
Net Capacity	136 L
Dimensions (H × W × D)	85 × 55 × 55 cm
Net Weight	28 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Energy Class	A+
Annual Consumption	180 kWh
Noise Level	41 dB
Defrost Type	Manual
Quick Freeze Function	Yes
Adjustable Thermostat	Yes
Operation Indicator	Yes
Open Door Alarm	No
Adjustable Feet	Yes
Spare Parts Available	Compressor, thermostat, door gasket, shelves
Repairability Index	7.5/10
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - HFK-136AAS HAIER

How to set the temperature of the Haier HFK-136AAS freezer?

Use the thermostat located inside or on the front. Turn it to a higher number for a colder temperature. The recommended setting is usually 3 or 4.

How to defrost the freezer?

Unplug the appliance, remove the food and leave the door open. Place towels to absorb the meltwater. Never use sharp objects to scrape off ice. Defrost when the frost layer reaches 5 mm.

What to do if the freezer does not cool enough?

Check that the ambient temperature is below 35°C, the door closes properly, the thermostat is set to a cold position, and the condenser is not blocked by dust. If the problem persists, contact an authorized service.

The freezer is making an abnormal noise, is it serious?

A slight operating noise (compressor, refrigerant circulation) is normal. Excessive noise may be due to improper leveling, contact with the wall, or objects inside. If the noise persists, check the appliance's stability.

What is the maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours?

The Haier HFK-136AAS freezer can freeze approximately 10 kg of fresh food in 24 hours.

How to clean the inside of the freezer?

Unplug the appliance and remove the food. Clean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive products.

Can I freeze hot food?

No, wait for the food to cool to room temperature before placing it in the freezer. Introducing hot food raises the internal temperature and can damage other food.

How to optimize energy consumption?

Place the freezer in a cool location, away from heat sources. Leave a 10 cm gap around the appliance. Open the door as little as possible and do not overload the shelves. Defrost regularly.

What does the red light on the freezer mean?

The red light turns on when the internal temperature is too high. Check that the door is closed properly and the appliance is plugged in. If the light stays on, contact customer service.

How to replace the door gasket?

Purchase a compatible gasket for the HFK-136AAS model. Open the door, remove the old gasket by gently pulling it out of the groove. Insert the new gasket by pressing it firmly. Ensure it provides a perfect seal.

USER MANUAL HFK-136AAS HAIER

USER'S INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important safety instruction - 1 -

Structure illustration - 4 -

Transport and handling - 4 -

Installation -4-

Test -5-

Temperature control -5-

Storage of food -5-

Defrosting -6-

General instructions for care and maintenance - 6 -

Door reverse -7-

Troubleshooting -8-

Technical specifications - 10 -

This product is for household use only!

Please read these instructions carefully before the first use of this product and save this manual for your future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

2. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

3. Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

4. Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
5. Bed and breakfast type environments

6. Catering and similar non-retail applications

7. Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other mean to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Warning: Except the items recommended by manufacturer, DO NOT use any electric appliance in the units.

9. Warning: Never try to use this appliance for applications or in a way which is not described in the instruction, otherwise severe hazards may occur.

10. Warning: If the supply cord is damaged, or if the appliance has malfunctions or it has been damaged in any manner, please return the appliance to the manufacturer, its authorized service agent or similarly qualified persons for examination, repair or adjustment in order to avoid a hazard.
11. WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
12. WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
13. WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Do not use the appliance in a dusty environment or in an explosive and inflammable atmosphere (inflammable gases, vapors, vapors from organic solvents, etc.)
15. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
16. Do not pour water directly onto the freezer, which may cause declining of insulation and corrosiveness.

17. Insert the plug into a single grounded socket. Make sure to place the plug all the way into socket when connecting your appliance.

18. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. And the disposal should only be done through public collection points.

19. Appliance should be placed on a horizontal floor and keep the ventilation freely. Don't try to replace or repair any components by yourself, ask the service agency for help if necessary.
20. Always handle the appliance to avoid any damage.
21. Caution: Do not connect grounding wire to a water or gas pipe.
22. Strictly no storing strong base, strong acid, organic solvent and corrosive goods together with food.
23. Please refer to the “Trouble Shooting” references when the unit is facing some problems. Do not attempt to solve the problem on your own, please refer to certified technician only.
24. As regards the information for the installation, operation, maintenance and disposal of the device, refer to the following parts of the manual.

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This device was tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and was manufactured in accordance with the latest safety regulations.

STRUCTURE ILLUSTRATION

1. Top cover
2. Thermostat device
3. Freezer drawer
4. Adjustable feet

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

When transportation, hold the base and lift the appliance carefully with an angle inferior at 45 degree. Never hold the door handle as support. Never place it upside down nor horizontally. Push the appliance on its basis and place it thanks to its roller feet.

INSTALLATION

To fix stably, the appliance must be placed on a flat and solid surface. It should not be laid on any soft material.

Choose a well-ventilated place. A space of at least 5cm must be left at the sides and 10cm at the back of the appliance. The cabinet spacers supplied with the appliance must be installed to protect and control distance from the wall.

Choose a location where there is no heat source. Keep the appliance away from direct sunlight or other appliance producing heat.

Choose a dry and well-ventilated place where there is no corrosive air.

TEST

Clean the parts of the appliance with lukewarm water on a soft cloth or with a neutral detergent and with clear water, then wipe them dry.

Notes: Electric parts of the appliance can only be wiped by dry cloth.

Turn the thermostat knob on the "MED" position and turn on electricity. The compressor begins to work.

Close the door and wait 30 minutes. If the temperature in the freezer compartment decreased obviously, it shows that the freezing system works well. When the freezer operates for a period of time, the temperature controller will automatically set the temperature on conditions that the door is not too often opened.

If the above steps are successful, the trial operations are finished. The freezer works normally.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The temperature in the freezer compartment is controlled by the temperature controller installed upper of the body.

Turn the thermostat knob to regulate the temperature.

The markings on control regulator indicated the “Min, Max” for the different temperature grades. The temperature decreases with position MIN being the warmest and position MAX being the coldest.

Set the control to the middle position for normal use, but you may set the control to other positions of you find the middle is too cold or too warm.

Notice that the product is set for operation at a specific ambient range between 16 and 38°C. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period at a temperature above or below the indicate range.

The indoor temperatures are influenced by the following factors:

• Ambient temperature
• Frequency of door opening
  • Amount of stored foods
  • Installation of the appliance

STORAGE OF FOOD

How to Use the Freezer Compartment?

• Put fresh food, such like fish or meat, into the freezer to save their taste and nutrient.
• Wrapped food has to be frozen in aluminum sheet or cellophane sheet or in airtight plastic boxes.
• Do not put fresh food directly in contact with food already frozen.
• If you buy frozen food, bring it home and place it in freezer as quickly as possible.

• Never re-freeze a defrosted product.

• Do not store liquids in bottles or cans (besides high percentage spirits) especially carbonated beverages in the freezer, as these will burst during freezing

• The storage time for the respective food (especially for commercially frozen food) recommended by the food manufactures should not be exceeded. Only take the required amount of food out pf the freezer.
• During defrost or, maintenance and care the temperature of frozen food could arise and the storage time could be shorter

Placement of Food

• Please not accumulate too much food in the freezer because it would engender a loss of cold.
• Food has to be wrapped separately in aluminum sheet or in cellophane sheet or in airtight plastic boxes.
• Hot food cannot be put in the freezer or in the freezer until they have reached the ambient temperature, or it will increase electrical consumption.
• Never place vegetables and fruits into freezer compartment because they will be unfit for the consumption once defrosted.

DEFROSTING

When the freezer works for a long time, the inner surface will be covered with a layer of hoarfrost. It may raise the electricity consumption and decrease the effect of refrigeration. Then you should defrost your freezer once a month.

When defrosting, cut off the power, open the door and move frozen foods to a cool place. Use a plastic spatula to remove the hoarfrost. Then remove the hoarfrost so unstuck and wipe the inside of your freezer with a sweet and dry cloth.

Notes: Never use metal tools to defrost your freezer because it could damage it.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The appliance should be cleaned once a month. Before cleaning, the electric plug must be removed from the power supply.

Wipe the inside and the outside of the appliance with a wet soft cloth.

If it's too dirty, clean with a soft cloth with neutral detergent and, then remove the moisture with dry cloth.

If you leave the appliance idle for a long time, proceed as follows:

• Disconnect the appliance from the electric power supply.
• Remove all food.
• Clean and dry the inside as instructed in the direction given above for cleaning.
• Leave the doors open to prevent any unpleasant smells while the appliance is not used.

Cleaning

When cleaning the appliance the electric plug must be removed from the power supply. Use water or a non-abrasive detergent on a soft cloth and remove the moisture with a dry soft cloth. Remember to clear the defrost drain at the back just above the glass cover.

DOOR REVERSE

This freezer has been built with the door hinges on the right. If you want to change the opening direction, please follow the instruction below:

figure 1 figure 2
Figure 1: Represents position of components prior to door reversal
Figure 2: Represents position of components after door reversal

1. Remove the four screws (1) (2) and take away the top.
2. Remove the two screws (3) that hold the upper hinge (4) and take away the upper hinge (4).

3. Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching it.

4. Remove the three screws (5) that hold the lower hinge (6) and make sure to remove the lower hinge(6).

5. Remove the adjustable leg (8) and transfer it to right side.
6. Remove the bolt-pin (7) and reverse the direction of lower hinge (6). Install the lower hinge (6) into left side with three screws (7).
7. Insert the bolt-pin (7) to the lower hinge (5).
8. Remove the hinge pin (9) that is in the bottom of door. At the other side of door, insert the replacement hinge pin that is supplied with the appliance.
9. Set the door to its place and make sure the door seat at the lower hinge (6).
10. Fix the upper hinge (4) with the two screws (3) and the top with four screws (1) (2).

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your device shows the other symptoms that those described above, please call the service after sale of the shop a retailer.

Symptom Cause Solution
The appliance does not work	There is no power supply	Check the plug connecting it others appliance, or verify that the appliance is connected to the plug
	The fuse doesn’t work Replace the fuse
The appliance makes a lot of noise	The appliance is too close to the wall, or is not stable, or the accessories inside the freezer are placed in wrong position	Stabilize the base of the freezer by adjusting the position of feet, take away the device of the wall, place correctly the accessories inside the freezer
The appliance doesn’t cool enough	The door is too often opened or was left opened for a long time	Close the door and do not open it too much frequently
	The appliance takes away the device of the wall to favor the ventilation
	The freezer is too full Remove food of the device
	The temperature is badly, adjusted	Turn the knurl of regulation of temperature on "3" or more
There are smells in the appliance	Food made obsolete inside the freezer	Throw away obsolete food and wrap the other
	The inside of the device at need to be cleaned	Clean the inside of the appliance

The following symptoms are not breakdowns:

• The noise of the cooling liquid which circulates in pipes can be heard, it is normal.
• The humidity on the surface outside of the device during the wet seasons is not a problem of the device; you just need to wipe it with a dry soft cloth.
• The compressor and the condenser can warm more during the periods of strong heat.
• The frame of the door is a bit hot; it means that the condenser works to evacuate the humidity of air.

In the event of a power cut, food should remain safely cold for about 16 hours. Follow these tips during a prolonged power interruption, especially in summer:

• Open the door/drawer as few times as possible.
• Do not put additional food into the appliance during a power interruption.
• If prior notice of a power interruption is given and the interruption duration is longer than 16 hours, make some ice and put it in a container in the top of the freezer compartment.
• An inspection of the goods is required immediately after the interruption.
• AS temperature in the freezer will rise during a power interruption or other failure, the storage period and edible quality of food will be reduced. Any food that defrosts should be either consumed, or cooked and refrozen (where suitable) soon afterwards in order to prevent health risks.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Reference:	HFK-136AA;HFK-136AAB;HFK-136AAS
Rated voltage:	220-240V~
Rated power:	65W
Rated frequency:	50Hz
Rated current:	0.6A
Refrigerant:	R600a(37g)
Total net volume:	80L
Storage volume refrigerator:	0L
Storage volume freezer:	80L
Climate tape:	ST
Freezing capacity:	4kg/24h
Energy consumption:	172kWh/year
Protection against electrical shock:	I
Foam:	CYCLOPENTANE
Energy class:	A+

We decline liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of this product which is not in conformity with the instructions contained in this booklet.

DISPOSAL
	Help protect the environment and human health. Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with this symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation!

Refrigerants and gases must be disposed of professionally. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged before being properly disposed of. Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. Cut off the mains cable and dispose of it. Remove the trays and drawers as well as the door catch and seals, to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.

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