COOKOLOGY UCFZ68WH Under Counter Freestanding Freezer User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- COOKOLOGY
Table of Contents
UCFZ68WH Under Counter Freestanding Freezer
User Manual
UCFZ68WH
UCFZ68BK
Safety warnings
1.1 Warning
Warning: risk of fire/flammable materials
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications
such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type
environments; bed and breakfast type environments; catering and similar non-
retail applications.
Chi Id ren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.
The appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user
maintenance on the appliance.
WARNING: Risk of fire/ flammable materials.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING G: Please abandon the freezer according to local regulators for
it use flammable blowing gas and refrigerant.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
WARN I NG: Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable
power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two-prong) adapters.
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old freezer:
-Take off the doors.
-Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
The freezer must be disconnected from the source of the electrical supply
before attempting the installation of accessory.
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming materials used for the freezer are
flammable. Therefore, when the freezer is scraped, it shall be kept away from
any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with
corresponding qualifications other than being disposed of by combustion, so as
to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
For EN standard: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
For IEC standard: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.)
1.2 Meaning of safety warning symbols
Prohibition symbol| This is a prohibition symbol.
Any incompliance with instructions marked with this symbol may result in
damage to the product or endanger the personal safety of the user.
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Warning symbol| This is a warning symbol.
It is required to operate in strict observance of instructions marked with
this symbol; otherwise, damage to the product or personal injury may be
caused.
Note symbol| This is a cautioning symbol.
Instructions marked with this symbol require special caution Insufficient
caution may result in slight or moderate injury or damage to the product.
This manual contains lots of important safety information which shall be observed by the users.
1.3 Electricity-related warnings
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Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the freezer. Please firmly grasp the plug and pull out it from the socket directly.
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To ensure safe use, do not damage the power cord or use the power cord when it is damaged or worn.
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Please use a dedicated power socket and the power socket shall not be shared with other electrical appliances.
The power cord should be firmly contacted with the socket or else fires might be caused. -
Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the power socket is equipped with a reliable grounding line.
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Please turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors and windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable gases.
Do not unplug the freezer and other electrical appliances considering that a spark may cause a fire.
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Do not use electrical appliances on the top of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
1.4 Warnings for using
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Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the freezer, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist
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A damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid danger.
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The gaps between the freezer door and cabinet are small, be note not to put your hand in these areas to prevent squeezing the finger. Please be gentle
when closing the freezer door to avoid falling articles. -
Do not pick foods or containers in the freezing chamber when the freezer is running, especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite.
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Do not allow any child to get into or climb the freezer; otherwise, suffocation or falling injury of the child may be caused.
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Do not place heavy objects on the top of the freezer considering that objectives may fall when switching the door, and accidental injuries might be caused.
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Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning.
Do not connect the freezer to the power supply within five minutes to prevent damage to the compressor due to successive starts.
1.5 Warnings for placement
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Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile, and highly corrosive items in the freezer to prevent damage to the product or fire accidents.
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Do not place flammable items near the freezer to avoid fires.
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The freezer is intended for household use, such as the storage of foods; it shall not be used for other purposes, such as the storage of blood, drugs or biological products, etc.
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Do not store beer, beverages, or other fluid contained in bottles or enclosed containers in the freezing chamber of the freezer; otherwise the bottles or enclosed containers may crack due to freezing to cause damage.
1.6 Warnings for energy
- Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.
- The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments, and that some products such as water ice should not be consumed too cold;
- The need to not exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in the freezer ;
- The precautions are 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.
- The fact that a rise in the temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning could shorten the storage life.
- The necessity that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside
1.7 Warnings for disposal
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming materials used for the freezer are
flammable.
Therefore, when the freezer is scraped, it shall be kept away from any fire
source and be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding
qualifications other than being disposed of by combustion, so as to prevent
damage to the environment or any other harm.
When the freezer is scraped, disassemble the doors, and remove the seal of the
door and shelves; put the doors and shelves in a proper place, so as to
prevent trapping of any child.
Correct Disposal of this product:
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return
your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the
retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for
environmentally safe recycling.
Proper use of freezer
2.1 Placement
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Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions, foam pads, and tapes inside of the freezer; tear off the protective film on the doors and the freezer body.
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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.
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Do not spray or wash the freezer; do not put the freezer in moist places easy to be splashed with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties of the freezer.
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The freezer is placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground shall be flat, and sturdy (rotate left or right to adjust the wheel for leveling if unstable).
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The top space of the freezer shall be greater than 30cm, and The freezer should be placed against a wall with a free distance of more than 10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.
Precautions before installation:
Information in the Instruction Manual is only for reference. The physical
product may differ.
Before installation and adjusting of accessories, it shall be ensured that the
freezer is disconnected from power.
Precautions shall be taken to prevent the fall of the handle from causing any
personal injury.
2.2 leveling feet
Schematic diagram of the leveling feet 
(The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend
on the physical product or statement by the distributor )
Adjusting procedures:
a Turn the feet clockwise to raise the freezer;
b Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the freezer;
c. Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a
horizontal level
2.3Door Right-Left Change
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Power off the freezer, and remove all objects from the door trays.
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Fix the door with tape.
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Unscrew the top cover screws, Remove the top cover
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Unscrew the screws of the upper hinge. Remove the upper hinge.
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Remove the door. Unscrew the screws of the bottom hinge, Remove the bottom hinge, and level your feet.
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Fix the leveling feet and bottom hinge on the opposite side.
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Assemble the door stopper and axle sleeve on the opposite side.
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Put down the door on the bottom hinge vertically.
Fix the upper hinge, and fix the top cover of the refrigerator.
2.4 Starting
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Before initial start, keep the freezer still for half an hour before connecting it to power supply.
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Before putting any fresh or frozen foods, the freezer shall have run for 2-3 hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the ambient temperature is high.
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Spare enough space for the convenient opening of the doors and drawers or statement by the distributor.
2.5 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 direct sunlight.
- Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them 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.
- The 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 efficient.
- 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.
Structure and functions
3.1 Key components
( The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor)
Freezing chamber
- The low-temperature freezing chamber may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to store frozen foods and make 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 preferable to be divided into small pieces for easy access. Please be noted food shall be consumed within the shelf time.
Note: Storage of too much food during operation after the initial connection to power may adversely affect the freezing effect of the freezer. Foods stored shall not block the air outlet; or otherwise, the freezing effect will also be adversely affected.
Temperature-control knob
- If the ambient temperature is too high or in summer, according to actual needs, the thermostat was adjusted to 4.
- If the ambient temperature is too low or in winter, according to actual needs, the thermostat was adjusted to 1.
Maintenance and care of the appliance
4.1 Overall cleaning
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Dust behind the freezer and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving. The interior of the freezer should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.
Soft towels or sponges dipped in water and non-corrosive neutral detergents are suggested for cleaning. The freezer shall be finally cleaned with clean water and dry cloth. Open the door for natural drying before the power is turned on. -
Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives, such as toothpaste, organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items clean the freezer considering that this may damage the fridge surface and interior.
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Do not rinse with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties.
Please unplug the freezer for defrosting and cleaning.
4.2 Defrosting
- Power off the freezer.
- Remove the food from the freezer and place it properly to prevent food from melting.
- Clear the drain pipe (use soft materials to prevent damage to the liner), Prepare the water containers for defrosting. (pay attention to cleaning the compressor compartment water draining tray, Avoiding overflow to the ground).
- You can use the natural temperature for the natural defrost, you can also use the ice shovel to eliminate the frost (use plastic or wooden ice shovel, for avoid damage to the liner or pipe)
- You can also use the appropriate amount of hot water to speed up the defrost, with a dry towel to dry the water after defrosting.
- After defrosting, put back the food in the cabinet, and power on the freezer.
4.3 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 fresh food 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 seal 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°.
The appliance shall run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of the appliance shall not be interruted· or otherwise the service life mabeimaired
Troubleshooting
5.1 You may try to solve the following simple problems by yourself.
If they cannot be solved, please contact the after-sales department.
Not refrigerating| Is the appliance connected to the mains
Is the plug securely in the socket
Is there a power failure has the circuit tripped
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Odor| Odorous food should be tightly wrapped
Check if there is any rotten food in the refrigerator
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 advised to have too much food in the appliance at one time
The food should be cool before putting in the appliance
The doors are opened too frequently
Interior light
not working| Check whether the freezer is connected to the power supply and
Whether the interior light is damaged
Have the light replaced by a specialist
Doors cannot be
properly closed| Obstruction of food in the doorway too much food inside the
appliance
The freezer is tilted
Noises| Check whether the floor is level and whether the freezer is placed
stably
Check whether accessories are placed at the proper locations
Door seal fails to
be tight| 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
contains 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 shutdown 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 a buzzing noise during
operation and the buzzes are loud particularly upon start or stop. This is
normal Creak: Refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance may produce a
buzzing noise which is normal