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USER MANUAL HUM048EA HAIER

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HUM048EAGENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all of the instructions before using this appli-

ance. When using this appliance, always exercise

basic safety precautions, including the following:

NOTE: If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position

for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.

1. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use

2. This freezer must be properly installed in accordance with the

installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in

the installation section.

3. Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp

the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

4. Repair or replace immediately, all electric service cords that have

become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows

cracks or abrasion damage along its length, the plug or the connector

5. Unplug your freezer before cleaning or before making any repairs.

Note: If for any reason this product requires service, please call

customer service hotline at 1-877-337-3639.

6. Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in

defrosting your freezer.

7. If your old freezer is not being used, we recommend that you remove

the doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

WARNING: 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 sur-

9. Do not refreeze foods, which have been thawed completely. The United

States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69

reads: “…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if

they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold-below 40˚F”.

“…Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or

off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice

cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or

questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat.”

“…Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of

foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating

quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods.

Use refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of its eating

10. This freezer should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed

cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

11. Do not operate your freezer in the presence of explosive fumes.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old

refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors. Leave the shelves

in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Staple your receipt to your manual.

You will need it to obtain warranty service.

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all

adhesive tape holding the freezer accessories inside and

2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed

materials before powering on the freezer.

• Your freezer is designed for freestanding installation only.

It should not be recessed or built-in.

• Place the freezer on a surface strong enough to support it fully

• When moving the freezer, never tilt it more than a 45-degree angle.

This could damage the compressor and the sealed system.

• If the freezer is tilted let it stand in an upright position for at least 24

hours prior to plugging in. This is to allow the refrigerant to settle.

• To assure your freezer works at the maximum efficiency it

was designed for, you should install it in a location where there

is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.

• The following are recommended clearances around the freezer:

Sides……………4” (102mm)

Adjusting Your Freezer

Proper Air Circulation

Installing Your Freezer

4Electrical Requirement

• Make sure there is a suitable power Outlet (115 volts, 15 amps

outlet) with proper grounding to power the freezer.

• Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding

in order to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous

practice since it provides no effective grounding for the freezer and

may result in shock hazard.

• Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety haz-

ards under certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension

cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding

plug and a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating of

the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rat-

ing of the appliance. DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD LONGER THAN 12 FT.

• 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 55˚ Fahrenheit.

• 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.

Adjustable temperature dial:

Your freezer will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. The

temperature control dial has 7 settings plus OFF. “1” is the warmest, “7” is the

coldest. Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling the freezer. Set the dial to “4” and

allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs.

(Note: If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any

period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.)

• Once the freezer is in its proper place, plug it in an electrical outlet

having 115 volts and 15 amps.

• Set the temperature, on the temperature control knob. “1” being the

warmest and “7” being the coldest. Initially set the temperature on

“4”. Place food inside the freezer. After using the freezer for 24 hours

set the freezer to your desired setting.

• In case you unplug your freezer or experience an electrical outage,

allow 5 minutes before plugging it back in.

Operating Your Freezer

Freezer Features and Use

WARNING: USE OF EXTENSION CORDS- POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD

• 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

6The drop down storage gate is located at the bottom of the upright freezer

cabinet. To store or access an item, pull the gate upward from the top of the wire

gate and then pivot it outward.

Your freezer has a lock and key feature to secure the contents of the freezer.

Close the door, push and turn the key to lock. Push and turn the key in the

opposite direction to unlock.

The tilt-out door bins are located on the freezer door and provide easily

accessible storage spaces. To store or access an item, tilt the top of the door bin

Security Lock and Key

Tilt-Out Wire Door Bins

• For most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost

whenever the frost becomes 1/4” thick. Never use a sharp or

metallic instrument to remove the frost, as it may damage the cooling

coils. (A punctured coil will void the warranty). Use only a plastic

scraper. Do not use boiling water as it may damage the unit.

• Remove frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to

• Turn the temperature control to OFF position and unplug the unit.

Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster keep the freezer

Place a narrow defrost pan (not included) in front of the freezer, gently

slide the defrost drain outward. Water that has accumulated at the bot-

tom of the freezer during defrosting will drain into the pan.

Note: Monitor the defrost pan to avoid overflow.

• When defrosting is complete, wipe the interior of the freezer with a

soft cloth. Plug in power cord back into the electrical outlet.

• Reset the temperature control to the desired setting.

• Return the food into the freezer.

7• Your freezer has two leveling legs which are located in the front bot-

tom corners of your freezer. After properly placing your freezer in its

final position, you can level your freezer.

• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counterclockwise to

raise your freezer or by turning them clockwise to lower your freezer.

The freezer door will close easier when leveling legs are extended.

Leveling Your Freezer

1. Remove the top hinge cover using a flat

head screw driver. Gently lift from the

rear of the hinge and slide forward.

2. Lossen the top hinge screws using a Phillips

3. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between

and then tighten the screws.

4. Replace the top hinge cover by aligning

the rear of the cover with the rear of the

hinge. Press firmly on the front of the cover until it snaps in place.

• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills.

• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the freezer.

This will prevent unnecessary energy use.

• When storing meats, keep in the original

packaging or rewrap as necessary.

• 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 made from saran film

Self-sealing plastic bags

• Do not refreeze defrosted/thawed foods.

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

These are some suggestions for safe storage:

• TV Dinners 3 - 4 Months

• Fresh Shrimp, scallops, crawfish 3 - 6 Months

• Hamburger & stew meats 3 - 4 Months

• Ground Turkey, veal, pork 3 - 4 Months

• Steaks 6 - 12 Months

For detailed storage chart visit FDA website:

Cleaning and Maintenance

To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before

cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.

Caution: Before using cleaning products, always read and follow

manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal

injury or product damage.

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

• 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.

• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets

will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal.

Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning

Door Gaskets:English

• 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

• For long vacations or absences, empty food from freezer, move the

temperature DIAL to the OFF position and clean the door gaskets

according to “General cleaning” section. Prop doors open, so air can

circulate inside. When moving always move the freezer

vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to

the sealed system could occur.

Vacation and Moving Care

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

• 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 openings.

• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach

freezer temperature.

• Check gaskets for proper seal.

• Clean condenser coils (for models with exposed condenser coils).

• 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.

Compressor runs too frequently:

• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during

high temperature and humid days.

• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended

• Check gasket for proper seal.

• Check to see if doors are 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.

TroubleshootingEnglish

What is covered and for how long?

This warranty covers all defects in

workmanship or materials for a period of:

12 Months for labor (Carry-In Only)

12 months for parts (Functional

5 years for sealed system

The warranty commences on the date

the item was purchased and the original

purchase receipt must be presented to the

authorized service center before warranty

repairs are rendered.

EXCEPTION: Commercial or Rental

90 days labor (Carry-In Only)

No other warranty applies

1. The mechanical and electrical parts,

which serve as a functional, purpose of

this appliance for a period of 1 year.

This includes all parts except finish, and

2. The components of the sealed system

e.g. hermetic compressor, condenser

and evaporator from manufacturing

defects for a period of 5 years from the

date of purchase. Any damages to such

components caused by mechanical abuse

or improper handling or shipping will not

1. We will repair or replace, at our

discretion any mechanical or electrical

part which proves to be defective in

normal usage during the warranty period

2. There will be no charge to the

purchaser for parts and labor on any

covered items during the initial 1 year

period. Beyond this period only parts are

covered in the remaining warranty. Labor

is not provided and must be paid by

THIS WARRANTY COVERS APPLIANCES WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES,

PUERTO RICO AND CANADA.

IT DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING:

Damages from improper installation.

Damages in shipping.

Defects other than manufacturing.

D amage from misuse, abuse, accident,

alteration, lack of proper care and

maintenance or incorrect current or

Damage from other than household use.

D amage from service by other than an

authorized dealer or service center.

D ecorative trims or replaceable

Transportation and shipping.

Labor (after the initial 1 year).

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

EXPRESSED OR, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The remedy provided in this warranty is

exclusive and is granted in lieu of all other

This warranty does not cover incidental

or consequential damages, so the above

limitations may not apply to you. Some

States do not allow limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts, so the above

limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights,

and you may have other rights, which vary,

from state to state.

New York, NY 10018 Printed in China

IMPORTANT Do Not Return This Product To The Store

If you have a problem with this product, please contact the “Haier Customer