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Criterion User Manual Upright Freezer MODELS: CUF14M1W, CUF17M1W, CUF21M1W
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS
Key Components
Freezing chamber
- Low temperature freezing chamber may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to store frozen foods and making ice.
- The freezing chamber is suitable for storage of meat, fish, 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.
Functions
1. Key
A. Set key
2. Display screen
- (1) Setting 1: COLDEST
- (2) (3) Setting 2&3: COLDER
- (4) Setting 4: COLD
3. Display
- Once initially powered on, the display screen is on full display for 3s.
- Normal operation display.
- In case of a failure, the corresponding LED blinks.
- In case of no failures, it shows the actual temperature setting of freezer.
4. Temperature setting
Each time the temperature setting button A expressed once, the temperature setting changes one time. When temperature set at COLDER setting, 2 LED lights in the middle blink simultaneously.
After the temperature setting has been completed, the freezer will run according to the set value after 15s.
The shift regulation is:
5. Lock/ unlock
When the temperature control panel is in lock state, it needs to long press temperature setting key for 3 seconds for unlocking the panel, all LED will blink for 2 seconds when panel is unlocked. When the temperature control panel is in unlock state, if there is no operation on control panel within 30 seconds, it will enter into lock state automatically.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE FREEZERS
This is an instruction of overall cleaning (dust, debris, interior cleaning, frame, corners) and cleaning of door tray; Defrosting and Out of operation.
Overall Cleaning
- Dusts behind the freezer on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving.
- Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there are no debris. Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
- The interior of the freezer should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.
- Please turn off the power before cleaning interior, remove all foods, drinks, shelves, drawers, etc.
- Use of soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the freezer, 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.
- For areas that are difficult to clean in the freezer (such as narrow sandwiches, gaps or corners), it is recommended to wipe them regularly with the soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary combined with some auxiliary tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterias accumulation in these areas.
- Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc, as this may cause odors in the interior of the freezer or contaminated food.
- Clean the bottle frame shelves and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
- Wipe the outer surface of the freezer with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent, etc and then wipe dry.
- Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives (such as toothpastes), organic solvents (such as alcohol acetone banana oil etc) boiling water acid or or alkaline items, wish my damage the fridge surface and interior. Boiling water and organic solvents such as benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
- Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to avoid short circuits or affect electrical insulation after immersion
Doortray Cleaning
- According to the direction arrow in the figure below, use both hands to squeeze the tray and push it upward, then you can take it out.
- After washing the tray having been taken out you can adjust its installing height in accordance with your requirement.
Defrosting
The freezer is made based on the air-cooling principle and thus has automatic defrosting function. Frost formed due to change of season or temperature may also be manually removed by disconnection of the appliance from power supply or by wiping with a dry towel.
Out of operation
- Power failure: In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, foods inside the appliance can be kept for several hours; during the power failure, the times of door opening shall be reduced, and no more freshfood shall be put into the appliance.
- Long-time nonuse: The appliance shall be unplugged and then cleaned; then the doors are left open to prevent odor.
- Moving: Before the freezer is moved, take all objects inside out, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder, freezing chamber drawers and etc. with tape, and tighten the leveling feet; close the doors and fix them with tape. During moving, the appliance shall not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be vibrated; the inclination during movement shall be no more than 45°.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Below is recommended solutions for Failed operation, Odor, Long-time operation of the compressor, Light/Door/Noise issues, Overflow, Surface condensation.
Failed operation
- Check whether the appliance is connected to power or whether the plug is in well contact
- Check whether the voltage is too low
- Check whether there is a power failure or partial circuits have tripped
Odor
- Odorous foods shall be tightly wrapped
- Check whether there is any rotten food
- Clean the inside of the freezer
Long time operation of the compressor
- Long operation of the freezer is normal in summer when the ambient temperature is high
- It is not suggestible having too much food in the appliance at the same time
- Food shall get cool before being put into the appliance
- The doors are opened too frequently
Light fails to get lit
- Check whether the freezer is connected to power supply and whether the illuminating light is damaged
- Have the light replaced by a specialist
Doors cannot be properly closed
- The door is stuck by foot packages
- Too much food is placed
- The freezer is tilted
Loud noise
- Check whether the floor is level and whether the freezer is placed stably
- Check whether accessories are placed at proper locations
Door seal fails to be tied
- Remove foreign matters on the door seal
- Heat the door seal and then cool it for restoration (Or blow it with an electrical drier or use a hot towel for heating)
Water pan overflows
- There is too much food in the chamber or food stored contain too much water, resulting in heavy defrosting
- The doors are not closed properly resulting in frosting due to entry of air and increased water due to defrosting
Hot housing
- Heat dissipation of the built-in condenser via the housing, which is normal
- When housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature, storage of too much food or shut down of the compressor is shut down, provide sound ventilation to facilitate heat dissipation.
Surface condensation
- Condensation on the exterior surface and door seals of the freezer is normal when the ambient humidity is too high. Just wipe the condensate with a clean towel.
Abnormal noise
- Buzz: the compressor may produce buzzes during operation, and the buzzes are loud particularly up on start or stop. This is normal.
- Creak: refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance my produce creak, which is normal.
See other models: 10-US-CR-500-3B 10-US-CR-400-3B 10-US-CR-750-3B 10-US-CR-300-3B CDW2FCMB
