Midea HS-208FN 157L Upright Freezer User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before using your refrigerator, please carefully read this instruction manual in order to maximize its performance. Store all documentation for subsequent use or for other wners. This product is intended solely for household use or similar applications such as:

• the kitchen area for personnel in shops, offices, and other working environments
• on farms, by the clientele of hotels, motels, and other environments of a residential type
• at bed and breakfasts (B & B)
• for catering services and similar applications not for retail sale.

This appliance must be used only for purposes of the storage of food, any other use is considered dangerous and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any omissions. Also, it is recommended that you take note of the warranty conditions.

SAFETY INFORMATION

This guide contains much important safety information. Please, we suggest you keep these instructions are in a safe place for easy reference and a good experience with the
appliance. The refrigerator contains a refrigerant gas (R600a: isobutane) and insulating gas (cyclopentane), with high compatibility with the environment, that is, however, inflammable.
Caution: risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:

• Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
  Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated Percentage running
  WARNING!

• Care must be taken while cleaning/carrying the appliance to avoid touching the condenser metal wires at the back of the appliance, as you might injure your fingers
  and hands or damage your product.

• This appliance is not designed for stacking with any other appliance. Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of your appliance as it is not designed for such use. You could injure yourself or damage the appliance.

• Make sure that the main cable is not caught under the appliance during and after carrying/moving the appliance, to avoid the main cable becoming cut or damaged.

• When positioning your appliance take care not to damage your flooring, pipes, wall coverings, etc. Do not move the appliance by pulling by the lid or handle. Do not allow
  children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls. Our company declines to accept any liability should the instructions not be followed.

• Do not install the appliance in humid, oily, or dusty places, nor expose it to direct sunlight and to water.

• Do not install the appliance near heaters or inflammable materials.

• If there is a power failure do not open the lid.
  Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 20 hours. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and eaten immediately or cooked and then refrozen.

• If you find that the lid of the chest freezer is difficult to open just after you have closed it, don’t worry. This is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow the lid to be opened normally after a few minutes.

• Do not connect the appliance to the electricity supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed.

• Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow compressor oil to settle if transported horizontally.

• This freezer must only be used for its intended purpose (i.e. storing and freezing of edible foodstuff).

• Do not store medicine or research materials in the Wine Coolers. When the material that requires strict control of storage temperatures is to be stored, it is possible that it will deteriorate or an uncontrolled reaction may occur that can cause risks.

• Before performing any operation, unplug the power cord from the power socket.

• On delivery, check to make sure that the product is not damaged and that all the parts and accessories are in perfect condition.

• If in the refrigeration system a leak is noted, do not touch the wall outlet and do not use open flames. Open the window and let air into the room. Then call a service to enter to ask for repair.

• Do not use extension cords or adapters.

• Do not excessively pull or fold the power cord or touch the plug with wet hands.

• Do not damage the plug and/or the power cord; this could cause electrical shocks or fires.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Do not place or store inflammable and highly volatile materials such as ether, petrol, LPG, propane gas, aerosol spray cans, adhesives, pure alcohol, etc. These materials may cause an explosion.

• Do not use or store inflammable sprays, such as spray paint, near the Wine Coolers. It could cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not place objects and/or containers filled with water on the top of the appliance.

• We do not recommend the use of extension leads and multi-way adapters.

• Do not dispose of the appliance on a fire.
  Take care not to damage, the cooling circuit/pipes of the appliance in transportation and in use. In case of damage do not expose the appliance to fire, potential ignition source and immediately ventilate the room where the appliance is situated.

• The refrigeration system positioned behind and inside the Wine Coolers contains refrigerant. Therefore, avoid damaging the tubes.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not touch internal cooling elements, especially with wet hands, to avoid cracks or injuries.

• Maintain the ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, free of obstruction.

• Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the frost.

• Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters, or other such electrical appliances for defrosting.

• Do not scrape with a knife or sharp object to remove frost or ice that occurs. With these, the refrigerant circuit can be damaged, the spill from which can cause a fire or damage your eyes.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other equipment to hasten the defrosting process.

• Absolutely avoid the use of open flame or electrical equipment, such as heaters, steam cleaners, candles, oil lamps, and the like in order to speed up the defrosting phase.

• Never use water wash the compressor position, wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly after cleaning to prevent rust.

• It is recommended to keep the plug clean, any excessive dust residues on the plug can be the cause of the fire.

• The product is designed and built for domestic household use only.

• The guarantee will be void if the product is installed or used in commercial or non-residential domestic household premises.

• The product must be correctly installed, located, and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the User Instructions Booklet provided.

• The guarantee is applicable only to new products and is not transferable if the product is resold.

• Our company disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages.

• The guarantee does not in any way diminish your statutory or legal rights.

• Do not perform repairs on these Wine Coolers.
  All interventions must be performed solely by qualified personnel.

• If you are discarding an old product with a lock or latch fitted to the door, ensure that it is left in a safe condition to prevent the entrapment of children.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge; provided that they have been given adequate supervision or instruction concerning how to use the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children should not play with the appliance.
  Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision.

• Locks: If your Fridge/Freezer is fitted with a lock, to prevent children from being entrapped keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the appliance. If disposing of an old Fridge/Freezer breaks off any old locks or latches as a safeguard.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.
  WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
  WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
  To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase in the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

• Clean regular surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.

• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

• Two-star frozen-food compartments(if they are presented in the appliance) are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream, and making ice cubes.

• One-, two- and three-star compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

• If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mold from developing within the appliance.
  WARNING! During use, service, and disposal of the appliance, please pay attention to symbol on the left side, which is located on the rear of the appliance (rear panel or compressor).
  It’s a risk of fire warning symbol. There are flammable materials in refrigerant pipes and compressors.
  Please be far away from fire sources during use, service, and disposal.

• 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.

• For a freestanding appliance: this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class (F)

SCRAPPING OLD APPLIANCES
This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
WEEE contains both polluting substances (which can cause negative consequences for the environment) and basic components (which can be re­used). It is important to have WEEE subjected to specific treatments, in order to remove and dispose properly of all pollutants, and recover and recycle all materials.
Individuals can play an important role in ensuring that WEEE does not become an environmental issue; it is essential to follow some basic rules:
WEEE should not be treated as household waste;
WEEE should be handed over to the relevant collection points managed by the municipality or by registered companies. In many countries, for large WEEE, the home collection could be present.
In many countries, when you buy a new appliance, the old one may be returned to the retailer who has to collect it free of charge on a one-to-one basis, as long as the equipment is of equivalent type and has the same functions as the supplied equipment.

Conformity

By placing the mark on this product, we are confirming compliance to all relevant European safety, health, and environmental requirements that are applicable in legislation for this product

Energy Saving

For better energy-saving we suggest :

• Installing the appliance away from heat sources and not exposed to direct sunlight and in a well-ventilated room.
• Avoid putting hot food into the refrigerator to avoid increasing the internal temperature and therefore causing continuos fictionalizing of the
• Do not excessively stuff foods so as to ensure proper air circulation.
• Defrost the appliance in case there is ice to facilitate the transfer of cold.
• In case of the absence of electrical energy, it is advisable to keep the refrigerator door closed.
• Open or keep the doors of the appliance open as little as possible
• Avoid adjusting the setting to temperatures too cold.
• Remove dust present on the rear of the appliance
• The 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
• Effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or in low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and some products such as water ices should not be consumed too cold;
• Not exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food-freezer and frozen-food storage compartments or cabinets;
• Take the precautions 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.
• A rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance, or cleaning could shorten the storage life.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The most energy-saving configuration requires drawers, food box and shelves to be positioned in the product, please refer to the above pictures.
*The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor
Climate Class
The appliance is designed to operate at a limited range of ambient temperature, depending on climate zones. Do not use the appliance at a temperature out of the limit. The Climate class of your appliance is indicated on the label with a technical description inside the fridge compartment.

• extended temperate: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C’;
• temperate: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C’;
• subtropical: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C’;
• tropical: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C’;

MOVING YOUR UNIT

Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances, it should be lifted by holding the edges of the top surface
The appliance should be transported only in a vertical upright position. The packing as supplied must be intact during transportation. If during the course of transport the product has been transported horizontally, it must only be laid on its left-hand side (when facing the door front) and it must not be operated for at least 2 hours to allow the system to settle after the appliance is brought back to an upright position.

1. Failure to comply with the above instructions could result in damage occurring to the appliance. The manufacturer will not be held responsible if these instructions are
   disregarded.

2. The appliance must be protected against rain, moisture, and other atmospheric influences.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. If possible avoid placing the appliance near cookers, radiators, or in direct sunlight as this will cause the compressor to run for long periods.
2. Make sure that sufficient room, with an average temperature of between 16°C and 32°C, is provided around the appliance to ensure free air circulation. Ideally, a space of no less than 10cm on the back, 10cm on the sides, and 30 cm on the top of the unit should be left.
3. The appliance should be located on a smooth surface.
4. It is forbidden to use the refrigerator outdoors.

Door Space Requirements
The unit’s door must be able to open fully as shown. Spare enough space for the convenient opening of the doors and drawers.
W×D≥902×1052mm

Leveling the Unit
To do this, adjust the two leveling feet at the front of the unit. If the unit is not level, the door and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.
Make sure that the foot touches the ground before use.
Adjusting procedures:
a. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator;
b. Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator;
c. Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level

STARTING TO USE

Before you start to use the freezer, please check that:

1. The interior is dry and air can circulate freely at the rear.
2. Clean the interior as recommended under the “TAKE CARE” section (electric parts of the refrigerator can only be wiped by dry cloth).
3. Do not switch on until 2 hours after moving the fridge/freezer.
4. Before connecting the refrigerator check that the socket is compatible with the plug supplied with the unit
5. Before storing foods in your refrigerator, turn the refrigerator on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is working properly and to allow the Fridge/Freezer to fail to the correct temperature.

OPERATION

Switching on your unit
The temperature selector knob is located in the middle of the upper beam.

• Setting”Min”: Less Cool Temperature
• Setting”Mid”: Normal Operation(adequate for most situations)
• Setting”Max”: Coolest Temperature

During high ambient temperatures: it may be necessary to set the thermostat to the coolest setting (position “MAX”). This may cause the compressor to run continuously in order to maintain a low temperature in the cabinet.
For the first time, you install your refrigerator, set the thermostat knob at “MID”. Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding food. The thermostat knob controls the temperature. When the thermostat control knob is set to “OFF”, the refrigerator will not be running.
Tips for keeping food in the unit
Take extra care with meat and fish: cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to avoid a bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats on a plate which is large enough to collect juices and cover them with cling film or foil.
Leave space around food: this allows cold air to circulate around the Fridge, ensuring all parts of the Fridge are kept cool.
Wrap up foods: to prevent the transfer of flavors and drying out, food should be separately packed or covered. Fruit and vegetables need not be wrapped.
Pre-cooked food should be cooled properly: allow pre-cooked food to cool down before placing in the Fridge. This will help to stop the internal temperature of the Fridge from rising.
Shut the door!: to prevent cold air escaping, try to limit the number of times you open the door. When returning from shopping, sort foods to be kept in your Fridge before opening the door. Only open the door to put food in or take it out.
If you’re not at home for a long time

• Turn off the refrigerator first and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
• Remove all the food.
• Clean the refrigerator.
• Leave the lid open slightly to avoid the possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.
• Use extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be accessible to child’s play.
• Short vacations: Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
• Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly: block it open if necessary or have the door removed.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning before first use
Rinse with warm water using a ‘Wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wash the shelves and salad bin in warm soapy water and dry completely before replacing in the unit. Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth.
Defrosting

• Power off the refrigerator.

• Remove the food from the refrigerator and place it properly to prevent food from melting.

• Clear the drainpipe (to 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 (to use plastic or wooden ice shovel, for avoiding 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 foods in the cabinet, and power on the refrigerator.
  Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit

• Dust behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving.

• Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there is no debris. Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.

• The interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.

• Please turn off the power before cleaning the interior, remove all foods, drinks, shelves, drawers, etc.

• Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the refrigerator, 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 refrigerator (such as narrow sandwiches, gaps, or corners), it is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, combined with some auxiliary tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterial accumulation in these areas.

• Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors in the interior of the refrigerator or contaminated food.

• Clean the bottle frame, shelves, and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally

• Wipe the outer surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent, etc., and then wipe dry.

• 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, which may 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.

Maintenance
The unit should be serviced by an authorized engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the unit yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction.
Contact a qualitative technician.

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

Tools required: Phillips style screwdriver / Flat-blade screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner/ Hexagonal socket wrench

1. Remove the right top hinge cover
   

2. Remove the screws fixed the top-hinge with a cross-slot screwdriver.
   

3. Replace the top-hinge and the top-door limit block and the door bearing bush to the other side.
   A. Remove the nut with the sleeve. Take off the washer then remove the axes to the other side and fix. Remove the door limit block
   B. Please take out another door limit block, with screw mounting to the door
   
   C. Please take out another door limit block, with screw mounting to the door
   

4. Disassemble the screws fixed the bottom hinge with a cross-slot screwdriver.
   Note: the refrigerator-freezer incline angle is less than 45°.

5. Replace the bottom hinge to the other side then fix it with screws.
   

6. Set the bottom door right position, fix the mid-hinge.

7. Set the top door right position, fix the top-hinge and the cover.
   

8. Replace the leveler to the other side and adjust it to make sure the cabinet-level.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please call the after- sale service department if the issues are not settled.

In operation|

• Check whether the freezer is plugged and connected to power
• Low voltage
• Failure power or tripping circuit

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Odor|

• Odorous food should be closely wrapped Food is rotten
• The interior shall be cleaned

Long-term operation of the compressor|

• It is normal that refrigerator operates for a longer time in summer when the ambient temperature is higher;
• Do not put too much food in the freezer at one time;
• Do not put foods until they are cooled;
• Frequent opening of the refrigerator door.

The illuminating light is not working|

• Check whether the freezer is plugged and connected to power
• Check whether the light is damaged

The refrigerator door cannot be properly closed.|

• The freezer door is stuck by food packages; There is too much food;

Loud noises|

• These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system. This is normal
• Checked whether the food is leveled and whether the refrigerator is balanced
• Check whether the refrigerator parts are properly placed

The refrigerator emits heat|

• This is caused by the radiation of the condenser, and it is a normal phenomenon.

Condensation|

• It may be detected on the exterior surface and door seals of the freezer when the ambient humidity is high, this is a normal phenomenon, wipe away with a dry towel. If the problem continues, please contact a qualified technician for assistance.

Buzz|

• It is generated by running compressor especially when starting up or shutting down

Dear customer
If you want to return or replace the product, please contact the store where you buy it.
(Remember to bring the purchase invoice)

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