Chest Freezer
MECHANICAL CONTROL SERIES
MERC05C4BAWW
MERC07C4BAWW
USER MANUAL
Warning notices: Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement.
Consult with your dealer or manufacturer for details.
The diagram above is just for reference. Please take the appearance of the actual product as the standard.
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THANK YOU LETTER
Thank you for choosing Midea! Before using your new Midea product, please read
this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and
functions that your new appliance offers in a safe way.
CONTENTS
THANK YOU LETTER
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SPECIFICATIONS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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PRODUCT INSTALLATION
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS
AND LEGAL STATEMENT
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DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
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DATA PROTECTION NOTICE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Intended use
Before switching on the appliance for the first time read the following
safety hints!
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such
If the appliance is used commercially or for purposes other than cooling food,
please note that the manufacturer cannot accept any liability for any damage.
Explanation of symbols
Danger
This symbol indicates that there are dangers to the life and health of
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates that there is a danger to life and health of persons
Warning
Caution
The signal word indicates a hazard with a low degree of risk which, if not
Attention
The signal word indicates important information (e.g. damage to
property), but not danger.
Observe instructions
maintain this appliance in accordance with the operating instructions.
site or unit for later use!
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WARNING
• DANGER
• DANGER
CAUTION
• CAUTION
accordance with the applicable federal or local regulations. Flammable
refrigerant used.
• CAUTION
Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.
WARNING
General safety
• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• This product should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is
designed for freestanding installation only.
• WARNING
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other cooking appliances or in direct sunlight.
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this refrigerator.
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propellant in this appliance.
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appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
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process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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WARNING
Electrical safety
Incorrect electrical installation or excessive mains voltage can lead to
electric shocks!
• Only connect your fridge-freezer to a properly installed earthed socket if the
label*.
•
• Make sure that all electrical cables outside the appliance are protected from
damage (e.g. by animals or sharp edges).
•
the rear of the appliance.
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•
before carrying out care, maintenance and repair work on the unit.
• Switch off the unit and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket when
you are not using the unit.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
•
This product is not recommended for use with sockets or main switch with the
A/GFCI function, otherwise it may cause false tripping.
1. It’s not pose a safety risk when tripped.
2. If tripping persists, it is recommended to replace the sockets or main switch
without a/gfci function.
WARNING
Child Safety
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appliance.
•
after the product is unpacked.
•
bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and
can quickly cause suffocation.
•
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator
or freezer:
• Take off the doors.
•
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CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage!
• Never put frozen food in your mouth immediately after taking it out of the
freezer.
• Avoid prolonged skin contact with frozen food, ice and the pipes in the freezer
compartment.
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product.
• Do not store beer, drinks or other liquids in bottles or tightly closed containers
in the freezer compartment!
CAUTION
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following
instructions:
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temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems.
•
connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. (Note1)(*)
• WARNING: Fill with potable water only.(*)
• WARNING: Connect to potable water supply only. (Suitable for ice making
machine)(*)
ATTENTION
(*): This feature varies depending on the model purchased. Please confirm whether it
is applicable according to your product.
WARNING
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
• This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known
to the State of California to cause cancer, and bisphenol A (BPA) and lead
which are known to the state of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Before The First Use
The packaging must be undamaged. Check the device for transport damage.
Do not connect a damaged device under any circumstances. In case of damage,
please contact the supplier.
Remove transport cover
The unit and parts of the interior are protected for transport. You can remove
all adhesive tapes on the right and left side of the device door as well as
any adhesive residues with cleaning solvent. Remove all adhesive tapes and
packaging parts from the interior of the device as well.
•
•
•
CAUTION
Risk of damage!
Set up device
The ambient temperature affects the power consumption and proper
functioning of the device. Therefore, the device should be placed in a well-
ventilated and dry room with an ambient temperature corresponding to the
climate class for which the device is designed.
Do not place the device outdoors (e.g. balcony, terrace, garden shed, etc.).
Do not use sharp knives or pointed objects when opening the device.
Please observe the notes when setting up: “Tips for energy saving“
Remove the device doors
unscrewed.
ATTENTION
The unscrewing of the unit doors may only be carried out by the customer service.
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CAUTION
Notes For Cleaning
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
•
• Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there is no debris. Clean the
door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
•
•
• Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the product, with two
tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of warm water. Then rinse with water
and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let it dry naturally before
turning on the power.
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gaps or corners), we recommend to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft
brush, etc. and when necessary, with some tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure
no contaminants or bacterial accumulation in these areas.
•
cause odors inside the product or contaminat food.
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• Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft cloth dampened with soapy
water, detergent, etc., and then wipe dry.
•
boiling water, acid or alkaline items, which may damage the fridge surface and
damage plastic parts.
•
circuit or affect electrical insulation after immersion.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Product model
Freezer Storage Volume
Rated Voltage
Rated Frequency
Refrigerant,Amount
Product Dimension ( W x D x H)
MERC05C4BAWW
5.1 cu.ft. (143 L)
115V~
60Hz
R600a,1.52oz(43g)
23.6x22.0x33.5 in
MERC07C4BAWW
7.0 cu.ft. (198 L)
115V~
60Hz
R600a,1.80oz(51g)
30.3x22.0x33.5 in
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Names of components
1
Door handle
7
Levelling foot
2
Lamp (optional)
8
Cabinet
3
Shelving basket (optional)
4
Power cord
5
Shutter
6
Temperature control panel
ATTENTION
Images shown here are intended as examples only.
PRODUCT INSTALLATION
Install Instruction
>10mm
>10mm
>100mm
>100mm
>700mm
>100mm
>100mm
>100mm
Top View
Required space
for air circulation
ATTENTION
on the physical
product or statement by the distributor.
Finding a suitable location
• This freezer is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or
built-in.
• The freezer should be placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground shall be
• 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.
Dimensions and Clearances
• Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in the degradation of
freezing capability and increased electricity costs. Allow over 100 mm of clearance
from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance.
Providing a proper power supply
• Check your local power source. This freezer requires a
AC115 V, 60 Hz
power
supply.
• Use a receptacle that accepts the grounding prong. The power cord is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding)
wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this freezer.
Start to use
• The freezer shall stay for half an hour before connecting powe
started.
• The freezer shall run 2 to 3 hours before loading fresh or frozen foods; the freezer
shall run for more than 4 hours in summer in advance considering that the ambient
temperature is high.
CAUTION
The freezer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which
has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug
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Connecting the appliance
After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a socket outlet.
1.
Open the cover plate from the side with
the tool.
2.
oper the cover plate, take out the power
cord, and then then cover the cover
plate.
ATTENTION
After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, wait 2 or 3 hours before you
put food into the appliance. If you add food before the appliance has cooled completely, your
food may spoil.
Changing the light (optional)
• Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualied person.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Control panel
• After power on the “POWER” indicator light will be light( green ).
• When the temperature controller knob is turned counterclockwise,
the temperature inside the freezer increases;
• When the temperature controller knob is turned clockwise, the temperature
inside the freezer decreases;
• The area where the temperature controller knob points to "COOLING" is
the refrigeration area, and "FREEZING" is the frozen area;
• At the OFF position: turn off the freezer;
• Please refer to the schematic diagram to identify the “recommended gear”.
(The picture above is o
nly for reference. The actual conguration will depend on
the physical product or statement by the distributor)
Recommended
gear
Recommended
gear
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Warnings for energy
1.
Freezer might not operate consistently when sited for an extended period of time
below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the freezer appliance is
designed.
2.
The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments
or cabinets or in low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some
products such as water ices should not be consumed too cold;
3.
The need to not exceed the storage time recommended by the food manufacturers
for any kind of food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food-
freezer and frozen-food storage compartments or cabinets;
4.
The precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen
food while defrosting the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food
in several layers of newspaper.
5.
The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting,
maintenance or cleaning could shorten the storage life.
6.
The necessity that, for doors or lids tted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out
of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the freezer appliance, in order to
prevent children from being locked inside.
Energy saving tips
• The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance.
Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze
too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the
appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
• Appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less
efcient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
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Tips on storing food
• 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, sh, shrimp, pastries class and
other foods not to be consumed in short term. Do not store uids in bottled or
closed containers Items such as bottled beer, beverages, etc.
• It is not suitable to store bottled or closed containers of uid items for a long
time, if you want to store bottled or closed containers of uid items, the stored
items should not be close to the wall of the freezer.
• There is a certain deviation between the temperature inside the box and the
actual setting temperature,which does not affect normal use.
• Please be noted food shall be consumed within the shelf time.
• The fast-freezing function is designed to maintain the nutritional of the food
It can quickly freeze the food in a short time. If a large amount of food need
to be frozen at one time, it is recommended that users turn on the fast-
freezing function 5 hours in advance. In this case, freezing speed of the freezer
increases, it can quickly freeze food and effectively keep the food nutrition.
ATTENTION
• After long term using, there maybe a certain degree of wear with the hinge,it will
cause the noise when open/close the door and reduce the service life of hinge.It is
recommended to put the grease on hinge for maintenance regularly,it can effectively
eliminate noise and extend the service life of the hinge.
• The weight of the objects in the basket should not exceed 5 kg.
• If the product is packaged in thin lm, there may be condensation on the surface of the
box and the lm when the temperature and humidity of the transportation environment
change rapidly. This phenomenon is a normal physical phenomenon, does not affect the
use of the product.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Your freezer is designed for year-round use and requires minimal cleaning
and maintenance. To keep your freezer running efciently and odor free, we
recommend that you clean the freezer regularly.
Defrost
Freezer shall be manually defrosted.
• Unplug the freezer and open the freezer door, remove foods and shelving
basket before defrosting;Open the outow hole and drainage hole (and
place water container at the outow hole); 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.
Stop using
• Power failure: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.
• Long-time nonuse:Please unplug the freezer left unused for a long time for
cleaning.Keep the door open to avoid the bad odor.
• Moving:Do not turn upside or vibrate the freezer, the carrying angle can not
be greater than 45°. Do not hold the door and hinge when moving this unit.
ATTENTION
• Other mechanical devices or other means shall not be used to accelerate except those
recommended by the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Continuous operation is recommended when the freezer is started. Please do not stop the
freezer under normal circumstances so as not to affect the freezer’s service life.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please call the after-sale
service department if the issues are not solved.
Problem Possible reason
Not work
• Whether the freezer is plugged and connected to power;
• Low voltage
• Whether temperature control knob is in the work area
• Failure power or tripping circuit.
Odor
• Odorous foods should closely wrapped;
• Check whether there is any rotten food
• Whether the interior shall be cleaned.
Long-term operation
of compressor
• 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).
Light not work
• Whether the freezer is connected to power, whether the light
is damaged.
Door can not be
properly closed
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The freezer door is stuck by food packages;
• Too much food;
• Unbalanced freezer.
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Problem Possible reason
Loud noises
• Whether the oor is at, whether the placement of freezer is
stable;
• Whether the freezer accessories are properly placed.
Transient difculty in
door opening
• After refrigeration, there will be pressure difference
between the inside and outside of the freezer to result in
transient difculty in door opening. This is a normal physical
phenomenon.
Over heat on
sidewall
• 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.
Surface
Condensation
• Condensation: condensation phenomenon will be detected
on the exterior surface and door seals of the freezer when the
ambient humidity is high, this is a normal phenomenon,and
the condensation can be wiped away with a dry towel.
Airow sound
Buzz
Clatter
• Refrigerants circulating in the refrigerant lines will produce
eruption of sound and grunts which is normal does not
affectthe cooling effect.
• Buzz will be generated by running compressor specially when
starting up or shutting down.
• The solenoid valve or electric switch valve will clatter which is
a normal phenomenon and does not affect the operation.
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TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS
AND LEGAL STATEMENT
logo, word marks, trade name, trade dress and all versions thereof
Midea owns trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights, and
all goodwill derived from using any part of an Midea trademark. Use of Midea
trademark for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Midea
may constitute trademark infringement or unfair competition in violation of
relevant laws.
This manual is created by Midea and Midea reserves all copyrights thereof. No
entity or individual may use, duplicate, modify, distribute in whole or in part this
manual, or bundle or sell with other products without the prior written consent of
Midea.
All the described functions and instructions were up to date at the time of
printing this manual. However, the actual product may vary due to improved
functions and designs.
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DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
Important instructions for environment
Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waster Product: This
product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a
This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed
with other household wastes at the end of its service life.
collection systems please contact to your local authorities or
retailer where the product was purchased. Each household
performs important role in recovering and recycling of
old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance
helps prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Compliance with RoHS Directive
The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU).
Package information
Packaging materials of the product are manufactured
from recyclable materials in accordance with our National
Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging
materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take
them to the packaging material collection points designated
by the local authorities.
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DATA PROTECTION NOTICE
For the provision of the services agreed with the customer,
we agree to comply without restriction with all stipulations of applicable data
protection law, in line with agreed countries within which services to the customer
will be delivered, as well as, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR).
you and for product safety reasons, to safeguard your rights in connection
with warranty and product registration questions. In some cases, but only if
appropriate data protection is ensured, personal data might be transferred to
recipients located outside of the European Economic Area.
Further information are provided on request. You can contact our Data Protection
[email protected]. To exercise your rights such as right to object
your personal date being processed for direct marketing purposes, please contact
us via [email protected].
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