Hamilton Beach HBFRF513-B 5.0 cu. ft. Chest Freezer Owner’s Manual

Hamilton Beach HBFRF513-B 5.0 cu. ft. Chest Freezer

Safety Precautions

Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

1. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.

2. This freezer must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the installation section.

3. Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp

4. Repair or replace immediately, all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length, the plug or the connector end.

5. Unplug your freezer before cleaning or before making any repairs.
   Note : If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a certified technician performs the service.

6. Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your freezer.

7. If your old freezer is not being used, we recommend that you remove the doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

8. After your freezer is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

9. Do not refreeze foods, which have been thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No.69 reads:”…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold-below 40F”.

10. off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat.”

11. Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduces the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of its eating quality as you can.

12. This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

13. Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

14. WARNING : keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the builtin structure, clear of obstruction.

15. WARNING : do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

16. WARNING : do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

17. WARNING : do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

Save These Instructions

For Future Reference Please

DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer

• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.

Parts And Features

1. Temperature Control A djustment
2. Plastic Removable Storage Basket
3. Exterior Drain Dial
4. Compressor on Indicator (green)

Installing Your Freezer

Unpacking Your Freezer

1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the freezer accessories inside and outside.
2. Inspect and remove any remains of padking, tape or printed materials before powering on the freezer

Adjusting Your Freezer

• Your freezer is designed for freestanding installation only.
• It should not be recessed or built-in.
• When moving the freezer, never tilt it more than a 45-degree angle.
• This could damage the compressor and the sealed system.
• If the freezer is tilted let it stand in an upright position for at least 24 hours prior to plugging. This is to allow the refrigerant to settle

Proper Air Circulation

• To assure your freezer works at the maximum efficiencyit was designed for, you should install it in a locatian where there is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.
• The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator
  • Sides 4″(102mm)
  • Top 24″(600 mm)
  • Back. 4″(102mm)

WARNING : ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT- SHOCK HAZARD

Electrical Requirement

• Make sure there is a suitable power Outlet(115 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the freezer.
• Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding in order to accommodale a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effeclive grounding for the freezer and may result in shock hazard.

Use of Extension Cord
Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has 3.blade grounding plug and a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

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 setlings below55° Fahrenheit.
• Select a suitable location for the freezer on a hard evensurface away from direcl sunlight or heat source e.g. radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances etc. Any floor unevenness hould be corrected.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applica tions such as
  • staff kitchen areas in shops,office and other working environments;
  • farm houses and by clients in hotels,motels and other residential type environments
  • bed and breakfast type environments;
  • catering and similar non-retail applications.

Freezer Features and Use

Operating Your Freezer

• Once the freezer is in its proper place, plug it in an electrical outlet having 115 volts and 15 amps. Turn on power switch. Power light will come on, the green “run” light will be lit indicating that the freezer compressor is in operation.
• Set the temperature, on the temperature control knob. “1” being the warmast and “7” being the coldest. Initially set the temperature on “4”. Place faod inside the freezer. After using the freezer for 24 hours set the freezer to your desired setting.
• In case you unplug your freezer or experience an electrical outage, allow 5 minutes before plugging it back in.

General Features
Your freezer will automatically maintain the temperature level you select The temperature control dial has 7 settings plus”0″. “1” is the warmest, “7” is the coldest. Turning the dial to “0” stops cooling the freezer. Set the dial to “4” and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs.

( Note : If the freezer has been placed in a horkzontal or tilted position for any perlod of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.)

Food Storage Basket
Your freezer has a basket. Removable baskets allow you to slore food more accessibly or you can remove them if not needed

Food Storage Information
Frozen Food:

• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills
• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the freeze. This will prevent unnecessary energy use.
• When storing meats, keep in the original packaging or rewrap as necessary.
• Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. Al foods must be in packages, which do not allow the flow of air or moisture in, or out.
• Improper storage will result in odor and taste transfer and will result in the drying out of the improperly packaged food. Follow package or container instructions for proper storage.
• Packaging Recommendations:
  • Plastic containers with air tight lids
  • Heavy duty aluminum foil
  • Plastic wrap made from saran film
  • Self-sealing plastic bags
  • Do not refreeze defrosted/thawed foods.
• It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging.

These are some suggestions for safe storage:

• TV Diners
• Fresh Shrimp, scallops, crawfish
• Hamburger & stew meats
• Ground Turkey, veal, pork
• Chops
• Steaks
• Chicken or turkey, whole

For detailed storage chart visit FDA website: www.cfsan.fda.gov/-dms/fttstore.html

Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning

Cleaning and Maintenance

Warning :
To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before deaning. Ignoring this warning may result in daath or injury.

Caution :
Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.

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 discolor your freezer.

Door Gaskets:

• Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure proper seal.
• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal.

DANGER – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion . FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Used Do Not Use Mechanical Devices To Defrost Refrigerator Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing.

DANGER Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Used To Be Repaired Only By Trained Service Personnel Do Not Puncture Refrigerant tubing.

CAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion . FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Used.Consult Repair Manual/ Owners Guide Before Attempting To Service ThisProduct. All Safety Precautions Must be Followed.

CAUTION -Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Dispose Of Properly In Accordance With The pplicable Federal Or Local Regulations. FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Used.

CAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion Due To Puncture Of Refrigerant Tubing; Follow Handling Instructions Carefully. FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT Used.

Power Interruptions
Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer. Clean freezer before reusing.

Vacation and Moving Care
For long vacations or absencas, empty food from freezer, move the temperature DIAL to the ” 0 ” position and clean the door gaskets according to “General cleaning”section Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside. When moving always move the freezer vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to the sealed system could occur

Manual Defrosting Instructions
Manual Defrost Freezer models must be defrosted manually. For best operation, the freezer should be defrosted when the frost accumulation becomes 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Below are the instructions for manually defrosting your Freezer. Defrosting Instructions for Freezers:

• Turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the freezer.
• Remove all food and place in corrugated boxes, insulated bags, picnic coolers, etc. Use towels and newspapers for insulation, as needed.
• Remove the drain plug (on models so equipped).
• With the door open, use pans of hot water to speed the loosening of frost. Remove large pieces of frost before they melt.
• Sponge the excess water from the bottom of the freezer as it collects to prevent overflowing.
• After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer by wiping down with a baking soda and water solution. Rinse and dry.
• Be sure to replace drain cap (on models so equipped). Return the drain tube to its position and replace the grille.
• Plug the freezer in, return the temperature control to the normal position and return food to the freezer.

Troubleshooting

Freezer Does Not Operate:

• Check if thermostat control is not in the ” 0 “position.
• Check if freezer is plugged in.
• Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker.
• Wait for 30-40 minutes to see whether freezer will start. Compressor cycle must be complete to operate

Food temperature appears too warm

• Frequent door openings.
• Allow time for recently addad warm food to raach freezer temperature
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
• Clean condenser coils (for models with exposed condenser coils).
• Adjusl temperature control to colder setting

Food temperature is too cold
If temperature control setting is too cold adjust to a warmer setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust.

Freezer runs too frequently

• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days.
• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.
• Check gasket for proper seal.
• Check to see if doors are completely closed.
• Check freezer compartment for blockage from frozen food packages, containers, etc.

Freezer has an odor.

• Interior needs cleaning.
• Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

22.2X16X27.9
SHELF MATERIAL| PLASTIC SHELF
TEMPERATURECONTROL TYPE| MECHANICAL THEROSTAT
TEMPERATURE RANGE FREEZER IN FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS| -4 ℉ ~6.8 ℉ (-14 ℃ ~-20 ℃ )
HEIGHT WITH DOOR OPEN 90 DEGREES (IN.)| 53.1
PRODUCT WIDTH (IN.)| 27.3
PRODUCT DEPTH (IN.)| 21.8
PRODUCT HEIGTH (IN.)| 32.9
POWER CORD LENGTH (IN.)| 59
BPA FREE (YES/NO)| YES
REFRIGERANT TYPE| R600a
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION IN AMPS| 1.1A / 90W
OPERATION NOISE dBA| 42**

To make a warranty claim, please email support@curtiscs.com or call 1-800-968-9853

1 Year warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or component found to be  defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us. If the product or component is no longer available, we willreplace with a similar one of equal or greater value. Prior to a replacement being sent, the product must be rendered inoperable or returned to us. 1 Year warranty This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions., or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient.

Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as on the specified rating on the label (e.g., 115V~60Hz). We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. For faster service, locate the model, type, and serial numbers on your appliance. ATTACH YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE HERE, PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. Please have the following information available when you contact the Support Team:

• Name, address and telephone number.
• Model number and serial number.
• A clear, detailed description of the problem.
• Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name, address and date of purchase

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