Midea WHS-109FB1 Upright Freezer Large Black 3.0 Cubic Feet User Manual

: August 24, 2024
: Midea

Table of Contents

Midea WHS-109FB1 Upright Freezer Large Black 3.0 Cubic Feet
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Safety warnings
Proper use of upright freezer
Levelling feet
Maintenance of upright freezer
Troubleshooting
CONTACT
References
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Midea WHS-109FB1 Upright Freezer Large Black 3.0 Cubic Feet

Specifications

Model Numbers: WHS-109FB1, WHS-109FW1, WHS-109FSS1
Type: Upright Freezer
Version: 001
Manufacturer: Midea
Customer Service Toll-Free: 1-866-646-4332
Website: www.midea.com

Product Usage Instructions

When you receive the upright freezer, carefully unpack it and inspect it for any visible damage. Make sure all accessories are included as per the manual.
Place the freezer on a flat, stable surface with sufficient ventilation around it to ensure proper airflow for cooling.
Plug the freezer into a grounded electrical outlet that meets the voltage and current requirements specified in the manual.
Adjust the temperature settings according to your needs. Refer to the manual for recommended temperatures for freezing different types of food.
Regularly clean the interior and exterior of the freezer using a mild detergent and water. Defrost when ice build-up exceeds recommended levels.

FAQ

Q: How often should I defrost the freezer?
A: The frequency of defrosting depends on usage. As a general guideline, defrost the freezer when the ice build-up is more than 0.5 inches thick.
Q: Can I change the door swing direction?
A: Yes, most upright freezers allow you to change the door swing direction. Refer to the manual for specific instructions on how to do this for your model.
Q: What should I do if the freezer is not cooling properly?
A: Check if the temperature settings are correct, ensure proper ventilation around the freezer, and make sure the door is sealed tightly. If issues persist, contact customer service for assistance.

DEAR CUSTOMER
Thank you for buying this upright freezer. To ensure that you get the best results from your new upright freezer, please take time to read through the simple instructions in this booklet. Please ensure that the packing material is disposed of under the current environmental requirements.
When disposing of any upright freezer equipment please contact your local waste disposal department for advice on safe disposal. This appliance must be only used for its intended purpose.

Safety warnings

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; farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments; catering and similar non-retail applications.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons 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.
WARN ING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARN ING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARN ING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARN ING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARN ING: Please abandon the appliance according to local regulators for it uses flammable blowing gas and refrigerant.
WARN ING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARN ING: 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 the appliance:
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
The appliance must be disconnected from the source of the electrical supply before attempting the installation of the accessory.

Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming materials used for the appliance are flammable.
Therefore, when the appliance is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualifications other than be disposed of by combustion, to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Meaning of safety warning symbols

Prohibition symbols

The symbols indicate prohibited matters, and those behaviors are forbidden. Non-compliance with the instructions may result in product damage or endanger the personal safety of users.

Warning symbols

The symbols indicate matters that must be followed, and those behaviors must be strictly executed in line with the operation requirements. Non-compliance with the instructions may result in product damage or endanger the personal safety of users.

Note symbols

The symbols indicate matters to pay attention to, and these behaviors shall be specially noted. Due precautions are needed or minor or moderate injuries or damages of the product will be caused.

This manual contains lots of important safety information which shall be observed by the users.

Electricity related warnings

Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the upright freezer. Please firmly grasp the plug and pull out it from the socket directly.
Do not damage the power cord under any condition to ensure safety use, do not use it when the power cord is damaged or the plug is worn.
Worn or damaged power cords shall be replaced in manufacturer-authorized maintenance stations.
The power plug should be firmly in contact 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.
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 upright freezer and other electrical appliances considering that spark may cause a fire.
To ensure safety, it is not recommended to place regulators, rice cookers, microwave ovens, and other appliances on the top of the upright freezer, those recommended by the manufacturer are not included. Do not use electrical appliances in the food pan.

Related warnings for use

Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the upright freezer, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist.
A damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid danger.
The gaps between upright freezer doors and between doors and upright freezer body are small, be noted not to put your hand in these areas to prevent from squeezing the finger. Please be gentle when opening the upright freezer door to avoid falling articles.
Do not pick foods or containers with wet hands in the freezing chamber when the upright freezer is running, especially metal containers to avoid frostbite.
Do not allow children to enter or climb the upright freezer to prevent children are sealed in the upright freezer or children being injured by the falling upright freezer.
Do not spray or wash the upright freezer; do not put the upright freezer in moist places easy to be splash with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties of the upright freezer.
Do not place heavy objects on the top of the upright freezer considering that objects may fall when open the door, and accidental injuries might be caused.
Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not connect the upright freezer to the power supply within five minutes to prevent damage to the compressor due to successive starts.

Warnings related to placing items

Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile, and highly corrosive items in the upright freezer to prevent damage to the product or fire accidents.
Do not place flammable items near the upright freezer to avoid fires.
This product is a household upright freezer and shall be only suitable for the storage of foods. According to national standards, household upright freezers shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs, or biological products.
Do not place items such as bottled or sealed containers of fluid such as bottled beers and beverages in the upright freezer to prevent bursts and other losses.

Warnings for energy

upright freezer might not operate consistently when sited for an extended time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the upright freezer appliance is designed.
The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in low-temperature compartments or cabinets and that some products such as water ice should not be consumed too cold;
The need to not exceed the storage time recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food-upright freezer and frozen-food storage compartments or cabinets;
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.
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 is 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 upright freezer appliance, to prevent children from being locked inside.

Warnings related to disposal

The upright freezer’s refrigerant and cyclopentane foam materials are combustible materials and discarded upright freezers should be isolated from fire sources and can not be burned. Please transfer the upright freezer to qualified professional recycling companies for processing to avoid damage to the environment or other hazards.
Please remove the door of the upright freezer and shelves which shall be properly placed to avoid accidents of children entering and playing in the upright freezer.

Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes. 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 upright freezer

Names of components

( The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor)

The low temperature of an upright freezer may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to store frozen foods and make ice.
The upright freezer is suitable for storage of meat, fish, shrimp, dumplings, rice balls, and other foods not to be consumed in the short term.
Chunks of meat are preferable to be divided into small pieces for easy access.
Please note food shall be consumed within the shelf time.

Temperature-controller components

( The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor)

The figures do not mean a specific set temperature, but a temperature level.
“1” means the warmest setting
“6” means the coldest setting
The higher the figure is, the lower the actual temperature inside the refrigerator shall be. “OFF” means stop running.

Placement

Before using the upright freezer, remove all packaging materials including bottom cushions and foam pads and tapes inside the upright freezer, and tear off the protective film on the door and the upright freezer body.
The upright freezer should be placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground shall be fiat, and sturdy.
Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the upright freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of the insulating effect.
The top space of the upright freezer shall be greater than 30cm, and the distances from both sides and backside shall be more than 10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

Start to use

The upright freezer shall stay for half an hour before connecting power when it is first started.
The upright freezer shall run 2 to 3 hours before loading fresh or frozen foods; the upright freezer shall run for more than 4 hours in summer in advance considering that the ambient temperature is high.

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.

Levelling 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

Turn the feet clockwise to raise the upright freezer;
Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the upright freezer;
Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level.

Door right-left change

Remove all food from door shelves. Fix the door with tape.
Dismantle the hinge hole cap, the upper right hinge cover, fitting screws of the upper right hinge, and remove the upper right hinge, please keep the door vertical in the whole process for avoiding falling
Remove the door;
Dismantle the door stopper, and install it on the other side;
Dismantle the lower hinge and levelling feet;
Install the lower hinge and leveling feet on the lower left side of the cabinet;
Put the door on the lower hinge vertically, and validate the gas tightness of the door gasket, take out the spare upper left hinge and hinge cover from the accessory bag, then install the upper left hinge by fitting screws. Finally install the hinge cover, and cover the hinge hole cap on the upper right side.

(The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor)

Maintenance of upright freezer

Cleaning

Dusts behind the upright freezer and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving. The interior of the upright freezer should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor. Soft towels or sponge dipped in water and non-corrosive neutral detergents are suggested for cleaning. The upright freezer shall be finally cleaned with clean water and a 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 upright freezer considering that this may damage the fridge surface and interior.
Do not rinse with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties. Please use a dry cloth when cleaning the temperature control knob and electrical components.
Please unplug the upright freezer for defrosting and cleaning.

Defrost

upright freezer shall be manually defrosted.
Disconnect the plug from the wall socket, open the door, and remove all the food to a cool place. It is recommended to remove the frost with a plastic scraper, or let the temperature rise naturally until the frost melts. Then wipe away the remaining ice and water, and plug in a socket for switching on the freezer.

Other mechanical devices or other means shall not be used to accelerate except those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Stop using

Foods can be preserved for a couple of hours even in summer in case of power failure; it is recommended to reduce the frequency of opening the door and not to put fresh foods into the upright freezer.
Please unplug the upright freezer left unused for a long time for cleaning. Keep the door open to avoid the bad odor.
Do not turn upside down or vibrate the upright freezer, the carrying angle can not be greater than 45 Do not hold the door and hinge when moving this unit.

Continuous operation is recommended when the upright freezer is started. Please do not stop the upright freezer under normal circumstances so as not to affect the upright freezer’s service life. )