Haier H2F Series Freezer Instruction Manual

Haier H2F Series Freezer

INTRODUCTION

Thanks for purchasing a Haier Product Please read these instructions carefully before using this appliance.
The instructions contain important information which will help you get the best out of the appliance and ensure safe and proper installation, use and maintenance.
Keep this manual in a convenient place so you can always refer to it for the safe and proper use of the appliance.
If you sell the appliance, give it away, or leave it behind when you move house, make sure you also pass on this manual so that the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

Manufacture : Qingdao Haier Special Icebox Co., Ltd.
Address : Haier Garden, Qian winging Road, Economic Development Zone, Qingdao 266555,Shandong,P.R.China
http://www.haier.com

CAUTIONS

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• Attention
• Caution
• Prohibited

Before use …

• This appliance use AC power supply.
  Please connect the appliance to normal voltage. In case of voltage fluctuation, the appliance may fail to start up, the temperature controller or the compressor may be damaged or has abnormal noises. At this time, please add proper stabilizer.

• An earthed (grounded) socket MUST be used.
  You must ensure that the power supply is connected to earth and is properly grounded. The power cable
  (power cord) and its plug must not altered or changed. The plug and socket should be easily accessible when the appliance is installed in its final position, so the power can be safely switched off during cleaning or other maintenance.
  Ensure the plug is always pushed fully into the socket.

• Do not damage the power cord.
  Do not pull the power cord to disconnect the plug. Please hold the plug to detach it directly from the socket. The body of the appliance shall not press on the power cord and do NOT stamp on the power cord.

• When the power cord is damaged:

When the power cord is damaged or the plug is worn, do not use. The worn or damaged power cord must be replaced at the specified maintenance provider by the manufacturer or by the qualified personnel.
If a longer power cord is needed, the cross-sectional area of the added power cord shall not be less than 0.75 mm2•

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• When flammable gas such as natural gas leaks:
  Close the valve which leaks the gas. Open house door and window. DO NOT unplug/plug the power plug of the appliance or other electrical appliances.

• Be careful of frostbite
  Do not touch the inside surface of the freezer storage compartment when in operation, especially with wet hands as your hands may freeze onto the surface.

• When the appliance falls into disuse:
  Keep the appliance away from fire to avoid accidents. Remove the door of the appliance (open the door and hold it before removing the screws) to avoid children entering into the appliance and causing accident. Send the appliance to the designated place for disposal.

• Open the door by the handle.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other inflammable materials in the vicinity of the freezer to avoid a fire.

• Never store inflammables, explosives or highly corrosive acids, alkalis and other chemicals in the freezer.

• Never store bottled beer or beverages in the freezer, as these will burst during freezing.

• 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 of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• This appliance can be used by elder aged fram3 years and above and persons with reduced physicals sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they tale been given >up- vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards in evolved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• If the illuminating lamps is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent o similarly qualified persons in order to aroid a hazard.

• Keep away from water Do not use water to spray on or flush the refrigerator, and do not place the refrigerator at wet place or the place which is easy to be splashed with water to avoid the impact to the electric insulation performance off the appliance or even electric shock or fire.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit Disassembly and alteration of the freezer must be authorized. Any agitated movement of the freezer may damage the cooling pipes. Repair of the appliance must be performed by professional personnel.

• Detach the power plug when: Before cleaning and maintenance, or in case of failure of appliance or power off, please detach the power plug of the refrigerator. When unplugging the appliance allow at least 5 minutes before restarting, as frequent starting be damage the compressor.

• This freezer is a household appliance for storing food only. Do not store blood, medicines, biological products or other products in the appliance.

This appliance is intended to be used in household 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.

Energy Saving Tips

• Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation.
• When installing the appliance, a space of at least 10cm must be kept above and around the freezer to ensure adequate ventilation around the freezer.
• Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the appliance.
• Do not keep the door of the appliance open for too long when putting food in or taking food out.
• The shorter time, for which the door is open, the less ice  will form in the freezer.
• Clean the rear of the freezer regularly.
• Dust increases energy consumption.
• Do not set temperature colder than necessary.
• Do not cover air vent openings.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as housed old waste. instead it shall be handed over lo the applicable collection pun for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences far the environment and Hernan health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product, phase contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Freezing and storage of fresh food

• Food shall be stored with a space in between, which is good for refrigeration cycle.
• Food shall be stored in different categories so that you can find it more easily.
• Food shall be sealed before stored in the freezer to avoid water loss and smell taint.
• It’s optional to pack food before putting it in the freezer.
• The outside of the packing must be dry to avoid bags sticking together.
• Packing materials should be  odor-free, airtight, non poisonous and non-toxic.

We suggest to identify portion noting down information as follow:

• Name of food
• Weight of portion
• Quantity (number of pieces)
• Freezing date
• Limit date of storage

See the diagram inside the freezer for common food storage time limit:

1. stew, ice cream, sausages, bread
2. Fish, shrimp, lamb, meat
3. Vegetables, fruits, poultry, beef

Food should be fresh, mature and of good quality.
Fresh vegetables and fruits must be frozen, if possible, immediately after harvest to maintain the most nutrients, structure, texture, color and taste.

Hot food should be cooled down to room temperature prior to placing it in the freezer.

• Only take the required amount of food from the freezer. Defrosted food cannot be re-frozen unless it is first cooked, otherwise it may be less edible.
  Avoid placing fresh food directly in contact with deep frozen food. Deep frozen food could defrost and may not outlast the foreseen storage time.
  To freeze very well, insert fast freezing function (see functions chapter) 2 hours before storing fresh food.

• Do not load excessive quantities of fresh food in the freezer. It is better to refer to the freezing capacity of the freezer.
  Usually 24 hours are enough to bring the freezing process to an end. After this time, function will be disabled automatically.
  For freezing small quantity of food, it’s possible to stop the function manually after few hours to avoid useless energy consumption.

BEFORE USE

Description
This diagram may be slightly different from the layout of the freezer you have just purchased.

Large drawers, super stores and small drawer can be removed to increase freezer storage space.

Installing the freezer
The freezer should be placed on a flat and solid surface. If the appliance is placed on a pedestal, flat strong and fire-resistant materials must be used. Never use the foam packing material as a pedestal. If the freezer is unstable, you can adjust the feet by turning then clockwise or anticlockwise to lengthen or shorten the feet and stop the freezer rocking or wobbling. Do not place the freezer under the direct sunlight or in a place where it is expositor heaters to ensure the performance of the Freezer. Install the appli­ance in a well ventilated place and a space of at least 10cm must be kept above and around the freezer.

Never place the freezer in a damp area or location where it may be splashed with water.
Clean and dry any water splashes and stains with soft cloth in time to prevent rust.
Do not place the freezer where the temperature is too low (under 5°().
Do not keep freezer outside or under the rain.

Preparation prior to use
Remove all package parts, the foam base and the adhesive tape fixing accessories.
Place the freezer in a proper location (please refer to Installing the freezer).
Clean the inside and outside of the freezer before use (please refer to Defrosting and Cleaning)
After the appliance has been leveled and cleaned, let it remain idle for at least 6h before switching it on so as to ensure its normal running.

FUNCTIONS

Controls panel

• C Freezing temperature display icon

• D Eco function icon

• E Fast freezing icon

• F Alarm indicator icon

• G Child lock icon

• A2 Temperature setting button

• A3 Function selection button
  (enol fast freezing/ alarm/child lock)

• A4 OK button / Power button

Start-up

Please note:
The high temperature alarm will not sound when the freezer is first switch on. It will only sound after 3 hours if the freezer hs not coiled down below 0 °C.
Insert the plug in the socket to switch on the freezer, at this time the C grid is showing the actual temperature inside the freezer.
The alarm led F and acoustic signal will indicate that the temperature inside freezer is not sufficiently cold for storage of foodstuffs. Pressing the button A3 to choose the “Alarm”function then press the button A4, you can disable acoustic signal, but warning light will be on till freezer will reach the temperature of 0°C. When display show the temperature of 0°c, alarm condition will stop automatically and freezer will be ready for food storage.

Check the Controls Panel:
Touch any button on the display screen and check whether the temperature area and the selected icon can illuminate.

Set temperature:
To set temperature, push the button A2. During temperature setting two numbers on display show the point set in flashing mode. Additional pressing on this button modify the set-point in cycling and decreasing mode from -14°C to -26°C.
If no action is done on the OK button within 5 sec, the set point will be stored automatically.
After the temperature is set, the two numbers on display come back to the freezer temperature visualization.
Manufacturer setting of temperature is -18°C , we recommend that you use the default setting, it does onto need to be adjusted.

Power function:
Press the button A4 for 5 sec to turn off the power of the freezer; do it again the power will be turned on.

• Before any cleaning operation, make sure to disconnect the freezer from the power supply by pulling out the plug, it isn’t enough to turn off the appliance pushing power button.

Freezer functions

FAST FREEZING: Press the button A3 to choose the “S.FRZ” function, then press the button A4, you can activate fast freezing of fresh food. The dedicate light E switches on to indicate that the function is on, and activation of the function is achieved. light will be on until the FAST FREEZING function is switched off.
If YOU have a large amount of food to freeze at one time, it is recommended that the function be activated 30 hours before inserting food Function will stop automatically after 56 hours or manually.
Power consumption will increase when this function is on.

FUNCTION ECO: When the screen is unlocked, press the button A3 to choose the “ECO” function, then press the button A4, you can activate the function of energy saving, setting temperature within the range of -18°C to -14°C.

• If the temperature has been set at -19°C or lower, it will be set automatically at -18°C when the ECO function is on.
• If this function is activated, led D will be on until the ECO faction is switched off manually.
• You can press the button A3 to choose the “ECO” function, then press the button A4 to disable the function.
• ECO function and Fast Freezing function can not be used simultaneously.

FUNCTION ECO 2: When the temperature is set within a range from -23 C to -26 C, after the freezer has run for 56 hours, it will automatically be set at -22 C, in order to save energy and to effectively preserve food. Ordinary food can be effectively preserved at -18 C or below, setting the temperature too low increases electricity consumption. (This function does not need to be manually

Child Lock: When the screen is unlocked, press the button A3 to select the Child Lock function and then press the button A4, the function will be on. Unlock: Touch any button on the screen, the display screen and the child lock button will be illuminated; press the button A3, the child lock button flickers; press the button
A4, the screen will be unlock.
When the screen is locked, the button A2 is not effective; just the Child Lock function icon is enabled when the A3 button is pressed, then the A4 button power function is disabled.

Alarm signals

TEMPERATURE ALARM: if temperature inside freezer is over 0°C, an intermittent buzzer and the flashing led F will indicate the temperature alarm. Display will show you code HH
After the screen is unlocked, press the button A3 to choose the “Alarm” function, then press the button A4, it’s possible to stop acoustic sign, but alarm condition will continue till internal temperature will be colder than 0°C.

DOOR ALARM: If the door is left open for 60 seconds, the condition will be notified by intermittent buzzer.
The alarm condition will stop by closing the door or by pressing button to select Alarm function and pressing the OK button, but in this second case alarm condition will restart after 120 seconds if door is still open.

At this time please check as per the following procedures:

1. Whether the door closes and opens well;
2. Whether the door is frequently opened, or it is opened for too long at a time;
3. Too much food is put in at a time; if the above conditions exist you can cancel the alarm.
   Until the temperature inside the freezer drops to 0 C or below, the displayed HH will disappear

Insertion into a row of kitchen units

The freezer can be inserted into a row of kitchen units. To match the freezer to the height of the row of the units, a suitable stack cabinet can be added. When inserting the freezer into a row of standard kitchen units (max. depth 580 mm), the appliance can be installed directly next to the kitchen unit. The freezer door projects relative to the front of the kitchen unit by 34mm at the side and by 55mm in the middle of the freezer. It can be opened and closed perfectly as a result.

Important for the ventilation:

• At the back of the stack cabinet, there has to be a ventilation duct of at least 50mm depth throughout the width of the stack cabinet.
• The ventilation space under the ceiling has to be at least 300cm2•
• The larger the ventilation space, the more energy-saving the freezer is in operation.
• If the freezer is installed with the hinges next to a wall, the distance between freezer and wall has to be at least 55mm.
• This corresponds to the projection of the handle when the door is open.

Use information

1. LID OPENING
   To open upper lids, lift them slightly and turn inside out.
   Open the lid to put the food into the drawer.
   Close the lid to avoid contact with the door.
   The lid can be removed to increase storage space.
   NOTE: Two layers in the upper are furnished with lids, but no food placement is allowed in the front part of the glass plate; or otherwise lids may fail to be
   closed, and if so, please check the food items, adjust their locations, and then re-close the lids.
   Warning: check if the lids are closed before shutting the door, and be sure to shut the door after the lids are properly closed so that no squeezing on the lids may occur.

2. REMOVING DRAWERS
   Pull the drawers out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to remove.
   Drawers (except the bottom drawer) can be removed in order to obtain increased storage space. Slides available for some models.

3. SUPER STORE DRAWER
   Pull super store drawer out fully. Lift and pull it out of telescopic guides.
   NOTE: Some models of the large drawer are set with slide structure. Proper way of drawer removing: first,take the food away from it and push it to the end; then lift its rear part and pull it out. Don’t lift the drawer up until it is blocked, then it can be taken out easily; but if so failed , push it to the end and repeat the steps again.

4. ICE CUBES PRODUCTION
   Some models are equipped with an ice system including ice cube trays with removal device and ice bin.

5. Remove ice trays
   Clean and fill with waterRefit ice trays on its support.
   Wait for a few hours for the ice to be ready, then turn the knobs to extract the ice cubes.
   The ice cubes will fall directly into the ice container.

6. Boxes on the door may contain a packed PIZZA with a thickness of less than 30mm or other thin packaged food.

Door reversibility:
dismantling door from the right (D&2). (Graphical representation in instruction booklet last page.)

1  (fig. 1)

Disconnect power and empty the appliance before you start the operation.

1. Use a flat head screwdriver to dismantle the hinge  cover on the right side, then separate the terminal connected to the top of the hinge
2. Use a crosshead screwdriver to loosen the hinge screws. Remove the upper hinge
3. Move the door assembly upward to remove the door assembly
4. Use a flat head screwdriver to take apart the small cover on the left side of the cabinet. Install it into the hole on the right side of the cabinet.
5. Remove the cover plate on the front of the cabinet then pull the signal wire to the left side of the cabinet
6. Put the signal wire into the groove in the front cover plate, and fasten it with the front cover plate
7. Dismantle the hinge shaft sleeve on the right side and the cover on the left side of the door
8. Press the signal wire on the right side of the door into the groove in the decorative strip, and close the cover.
9. Pull out the signal wire from the groove in the left side of the door, and push it into the hinge shaft sleeve, then put it into the decorative strip
10. Dismantle the metal stopper cross-piece on the right side of the door assembly, then install it in the corresponding position on the left side of the door assembly.
11. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the lower hinge.
12. Use wrenches or pliers to remove the hinge shaft, and fix it in the hinge left hole.
13. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the screws on the left of the cabinet body, and mount the screws, on the right side of the cabinet. Mount the lower hinge on the left side.
14. Install the door assembly onto the shaft on the compartment assembly.
15. Take out the additional hinge and hinge cover from the freezer drawer, and put the dismantled hinge and hinge cover into a bag, and store them away.
16. Insert the hinge into the hole on the left side of the door assembly, then use the screws to fasten the hinge, and earth them by placing washers underneath the screws.
17. Connect the terminals on the cabinet to the terminals on the door assembly, then fasten the hinge cover on.

2 (fig.2)

1. Open the door

2. Push downward to remove the two small covers respectively on the left and right

3. Pry the front cover outward 2

4. Use a screwdriver to remove the small cover on the right of the door body

5. Use a screwdriver to pry inward to remove the decorative strips 3

6. Use a crosshead screwdriver loosen the hinge screws, Remove the upper hinge
   CAUTION: Support the door as you remove the door, take care not to damage the electrical wiring connecting the door to the main body of the freezer.

7. Disconnect the wiring terminal

8. Move the door body upward to remove the door body

9. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the lower hinge

10. Use wrenches or pliers to remove the hinge shaft, and fix it in the hinge left hole.

11. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the screws on the left of the cabinet body, and mount the screws, on the right side of the cabinet. Mount the lower hinge on the left side.
    Direction for handle replacement: according to the different configurations (The figure is different).
    Assist handle: (fig.1 &2) 

12. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to prize off the handle upper cover. Remove the two screws and then remove the handle.

13. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to pry off the screw plug on the right of the door body. Move the screw plug to the left side and plug the screw hole. Fix the handle on the right side and have it covered.

14. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to pry off the screw plug on the right of the door body.

15. Remove the upper hinge shaft and fix it reversely on the hinge. Move the screw plug to the left side and plug the screw hole

16. Connect the electrical wiring in the door decorative strip to the terminal in the hinge. Carefully put the electrical wiring into the decorative strip cover.

17. Fix the decorative strip and its small cover on the right side.

18. Close the cabinet upper front cover. Insert the left and right small covers into the groove.

Ordinary handle: (fig.3)

1. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to prise off the handle upper cover.
   Remove the two screws and then remove the handle.

2. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to pry off the screw plug on the right of the door body.
   Move the screw plug to the left side and plug the screw hole.

3. Fix the handle on the right side and have it covered

MAINTENACE

Defrosting and cleaning

• DEFROSTING THE FREEZER: The freezer defrosts automatically. No manual operation is needed.
• CLEANING: The appliance should be cleaned regularly to prevent bad stored food odors.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the freezer.
• Clean the refrigerator with a soft cloth or sponge with warm water (can be added with mild detergent).
• Dry water droplets on the refrigerator surface with a dry cloth. Always keep the door gasket clean.
• Always keep the door gasket clean.
• The refrigerator is very heavy. When you are moving it for cleaning or repair, take care not to damage the floor. Keep the freezer upright during moving. Do not move the freezer by rocking it to avoid damage to the floor.
• Do not spray or flush the freezer with water to avoid impact on its electrical insulation property.
• Do not clean with hard brush, wire brush, detergent powder, gasoline, amyl acetate, acetone and similar organic solutions, warm water or acid or alkaline solutions.
• When cleaning the display screen and other electrical appliances, do use dry cloth.

Stopping use
If the freezer will not be used for an extended period, please unplug the power cord and clean it with the method described above. Keep the freezer door open to prevent any food remaining in the compartment from producing bad odors.

• To ensure the service life of the appliance, it is recommended that the freezer not be turned off unless it is necessary.

Moving the freezer

• Detach the power plug and turn o ff the power. Remove all food in the freezer.
• Secure the drawers and other movable parts in the freezer with adhesive tape.
• Close the door and secure with adhesive tape so that it will not be opened when moving.
• Do not tilt the freezer more than 45 degrees (angle to vertical) to avoid damaging the refrigerating system when moving the freezer.
• Wrap the feet of the freezer to avoid scratching the floor. Never move the freezer forcefully Do not move the freezer by its handle, lid or pipes to avoid property damage or personal injury.
• Never place the refrigerating horizontally down.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service, please read the following troubleshooting table first. This can save both your time and money. The table contains common problems except those caused by defects in workmanship or material of the refrigerator.

Freezer operation
The compressor does not work|

Product is in defrosting cycle. Freezer is not plugged into a power outlet. Product is turned OFF.

| This is normal for an automatic defrosting freezer.
Check whether the plug, socket or fuse is damaged. Turn on the power when they are OK.
Press the power button to start up the freezer again.
The freezer runs frequently or runs for too long period| The indoor or outdoor temperature is high.
The freezer has been powered off for a period of time.
The door is opened too frequently or for a long period at one time.
The door of the freezer is not tightly closed.
The temperature setting is too low.
The door gasket is dirty, worn, cracked or mismatched.
The condenser is dirty.
The ventilation around the freezer is insufficient.| In this case, it is normal for freezer to run longer.
Normally, it takes 8 to 12 hours for freezer to totally cool down.
Warm air enters the freezer and causes it to start frequently. Please do not open the door too frequently.
Ensure the freezer is located on a level ground and there is no food or container jarring the door.
Set the temperature higher until a satisfactory freezer temperature is obtained. It takes 24 hours for freezer temperature.
Clean or replace the door gasket. A leakage gap of door gasket can cause a longer running time of freezer in order to maintain desired temperature.
Clean the condenser.
Check the ventilation space is the recommended size and check it is not been blocked by any objects.
Too high temperature
Too high temperature inside product| The door is opened too frequently or for too long each time.
Temperature is set too high. The door is not closed tightly.
Condenser is dirty.| Warm air will enter the refrigerator whenever the door is opened. Try to open the door as less frequently as possible.
Reset the temperature.
Ensure the freezer is located on a level ground and there is no food or container jarring the door.
Clean the condenser.
Water I moisture/ frost on outside surface of the freezer
Moisture accumulates on the freezer’s outside surface| Damp climate.

The door is not closed tightly. This causes condensation of cold air in the freezer and the warm air outside it.

| This is normal in damp climate.

The moisture will decrease when the humidity drops.

Make sure the ground is flat and no food or containers are preventing the door from closing fully.

Bad odors in the freezer
The inside of the freezer is dirty| The inside of the refrigerator needs cleaning.
Food of strong odor is stored in the freezer.| Clean the internal of the refrigerator. (Please refer to Defrosting and Cleaning)
Check whether the food is deteriorated. Take out deteriorated food or food of strong odor out of the freezer.
If you hear

Beeps

| The freezer door is open.
The temperature in the freezer is too high.
Some parts may be damaged.| Close the door or silence the alarm manually.
The alarm is normal when it is first started or the food is stored for the first time. You can silence the alarm manually.
Contact the after-sale service personnel.
Abnormal sound| The freezer is not located on a level place.
The freezer touches some object around it.| Adjust the feet to level the refrigerator.|
Remove objects around it.
Slight sound similar to that of flowing water| This is the sound of the refrigerating system.| Normal.
Heating of cabinet| The refrigerating system is working refrigerating system.| This prevents condensation and is normal.

Nameplate
The nameplate is located inside the freezer compartment fixed high up on the left side.
The nameplate provides important information about the freezer and must not be tampered with or removed.
Valid capacity and rated power consumption shown on the nameplate is subject to relevant standards.

Regarding specification details, please consult the rating plate and energy label inside the product.
This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature indicated below:

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