Does the Haier 101L Chest Freezer cyclically defrost?

With all chest type freezers they are manual defrost which is able to be done every 12 months or as required. I

Does this freezer have a basket in it?

Yes, it does come with one wire basket.

Unfourtanlity this chest freezer does not have wheels.

This chest freezer is uses 10 amps or 1200 watts

Haier HCF101 Chest Freezer - Use Manual - Use Guide PDF.
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User Manual Chest Freezer Haier HCF101

Table of contents

Cleaning and Maintenance

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 your freezer.
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 discolour your freezer.

Door Gaskets:

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.

Defrosting and Draining the Freezer

Defrost whenever the frost becomes 1/4" thick. Never use a sharp or meta llic instrument to remove the frost/ice as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured coil will void the warranty)
Unplug your freezer. Unscrew the drain plug by turning counterclockwise, Remove the drain plug from the inside of the freezer. Defrosting usually ta kes a few hours.To defrost faster keep the freezer lid open.
For draining, place a tray beneath the outer drain plug. Pull out the drain dial (see fig. #3b). This will let the water flow out in the tray. When done, push the drain dial in. Re-plug the drain plug inside the freezer compartment. Note: monitor the container under the drain to avoid overflow.
Wipe the interior of the freezer and replace the electrical plug in the electrical outlet socket and turn back on.
Reset the temperature control to the desired setting.

Install Limitations

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 0°C or above 43°C.
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.
Do not place on the product on flooring covered with carpet, overly flexible, unstable or easily damaged by moisture.