User Manual Haier HFZ-85A Vertical Freezer

• Owner's manual - (English)

User Manual Upright Freezer Haier HFZ-85A

Table of Contents

• For the User
• Important Safety Instructions
• Description of the Appliance
• Using Your Appliance
• Before Use
• Thermostat Controls
• To Start The Appliance
• The Freezer Compartment
• Freezing Fresh Food
• Frozen Food Storage
• Hints and Tips
• Normal Operating Sounds
• Food Storage
• Energy Saving Advice
• In the event of a Power Failure
• Maintenance and Cleaning
• Internal Cleaning
• External Cleaning
• To Defrost the Freezer
• When the Appliance is Not in Use
• Troubleshooting 

Important Safety Instructions

• This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it .
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way ,
• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable . If the supply cord is damaged , it must be replaced by a special cord available from your Local Service Centre ,
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person .
• Whenever possible , the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions .
• The appliance should be left to stand for 2 hours after installation before itis turned on , in order to allow the refrigerant to settle .

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out , DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply

Internal Cleaning

Clean the inside and the baskets with warm water and bicarbonate of soda ( 5ml to 0.5 litre of water ) . Wipe clean and dry thoroughly .

Do not use detergents , abrasive powders , highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol .

External Cleaning

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water

Do NOT use abrasive products . There are sharp edges on the under side of the product so care should be taken when cleaning .

To Defrost the Freezer

1. Wrap any food in layers of newspaper or blankets , if you do not have access to another freezer
2. Switch the appliance off at the wall socket and remove the plug
3. Open the freezer door
4. Place a suitable container to collect the defrost water 
5. After defrosting , clean and dry the interior .
6. Switch the appliance on and replace any frozen food .

• Defrosting can be sped up by putting bowls of hot ( not boiling ) water in the freezer and loosening the frost with a suitable ( ie . not sharp ) plastic scraper .
• If the temperature of frozen food is allowed to rise during defrosting , its storage life may be shortened .

Troubleshooting

No power to the appliance

• Check that there is power at the socket .
• Check that the fuse has not blown .

The temperature in the freezer section is too high

• Check that the ambient temperature is within the freezer's operating limits of 16 ° c to 32 ° C . Relocate the appliance if necessary
• Check that the thermostat is turned to the correct setting , relative to ambient conditions .

The freezer door will not open

• If the door has just been opened , you may need to wait a minute or two for the pressure , to equalise .

The compressor runs continuously

• Make sure that the thermostatis not set to " Max " See " Thermostat Control " on page 5 for details .
• Check that the door is closed properly and that the door seals are intact and clean .
• Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the freezer and / or the door is frequently opened .
• Check that sufficient ventilation is available . See " Ventilation Requirements " on page 11 for details .

Excessive frost and ice has built up

• Ensure the door is not left open
• Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing .
• Check that the door gasket ( seal ) is intact and clean .
• Defrost the freezer as described on page 8 ( " See To Defrost the Freezer " ) .