HEINNER HCF-H98F+ Chest Freezer Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: HEINNER

HEINNER HCF-H98F+ Chest Freezer

Chest freezer
Energy class: F
Net capacity: 95/142/198 L

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INTRODUCTION

Please read the instructions carefully and keep the manual for future information.
This manual is designed to give all necessary instructions concerning installation, use and maintenance of the unit. In order to operate the unit correctly and safely, please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and use.

YOUR PACKAGE CONTAINS

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Chest freezer
User manual
Certificate of warranty

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SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION

For your safety and correct usage before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life, will be properly informed on its usage and safety notices. For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of these user’s instructions as the manufacturer is not, responsible for damages caused by omission.

Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people

According to 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 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.

According to 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of suffocation. If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent children playing from suffering an electric shock or from closing themselves inside it.
If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.

GENERAL SAFETY

WARNING: This appliance is intended to be used in household only.
WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
WARNING — 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.
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 – The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.
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.
WARNING —Damaged supply cord must be replaced by an authorized service.

REPLACING THE ILLUMINATING LAMPS

WARNING – The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the illuminating lamps is damaged, contact the authorized service for assistance. This warning is only for refrigerators that contain illuminating lamps.

**REFRIGERANT

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The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
WARNING — Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.
WARNING RISK OF FIRE/FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
-Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
-Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire, and/or electric shock.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

The power cord must not be lengthened.
Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance.
Do not pull the main cable.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
You must not operate the appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover.
he fridge is only applied with power supply of single phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must employ a special power socket instead of common one with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with ground wire.

DAILY USE

Do not store flammable gas or liquids in the appliance, there is a risk of an explosion.
Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance.
Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture’s instructions.
The appliances manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to.
Refer to relrelevant instructions for storage.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freeze compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment.
Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
Keep burning candles, lamps and other items with naked flames away from the appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire.
The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in normal household as explained in this instruction booklet The appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Never use the base, drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as supports.
Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out.
Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers.
Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

CAUTION! CARE AND CLEANING

Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive cleansers.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

INSTALLATION

For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual.
Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it.
Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In this case retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or cookers.
Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

STORAGE THE FOOD

Note: Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. (This clause applies only to the EU region.)
When refrigerating food, please be careful not to contact the surface of the inner box directly.
Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
When frozen food, in order to prevent moisture loss, prevent the odor, should separate the different food sealed storage, and can only use non-toxic, tasteless, impermeable, waterproof sealing material.
Hot food should be cooled to room temperature first, then put into the freezer, otherwise it will affect the storage status of other foods and increase the power consumption.
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 nonretail applications;

Order| Compartments TYPE| Target storage temp.[℃]| Appropriate fo od
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1| Fridge| +2≤+6| Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cakes, drinks and other foods are not suitable for freezing.
2| (*)-Freezer| ≤-18| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 3 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), suitable for frozen fresh food.
3| -Freezer| ≤-18| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 3 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), are not suitable for frozen fresh food.
4| *-Freezer| ≤-12| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 2 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), are not suitable for frozen fresh food.
5| -Freezer| ≤-6| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 1 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), are not suitable for frozen fresh food.

SERVICE

Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by qualified electrician or competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Service center and only genuine spare parts must be used.

If the appliance is Frost Free.
If the appliance contains freezer compartment

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers on their original position as the illustration.
Never touch the interior of the freezer chamber or frozen foods in the compartment with wet hands as this could result in frostbite.
The above image is for reference only, configuration is subject to the actual product.

HOW TO USE

BEFORE USE

Remove shipping package, tape etc. and leave doors open for a while in order to ventilate the appliance.
The unit is cleaned before shipment. However, it is recommended to clean the compartment interior once after delivery.
Please insert power supply plug into the wall outlet, type “grounded single- phase 220-240V”.
Allow the unit to operate for about 1 hour to cool the compartment before placing items into the appliance.

WAIT 5 MINUTES OR MORE BEFORE RE-STARTING

Restarting the unit immediately after it has been turned off may cause fuses to blow and activate the circuit-breaker, the compressor may become overloaded and/or another damage may occur.

EFFICIENT USE

Please follow the instructions below in order to save energy consumption:

To prevent cold air escaping from the appliance open and close the door quickly and keep the door opened for as short time period as possible.
Please install the unit in a well-ventilated location.
Do not use the unit to store water or food that requires water as a storage medium. Never place fresh seafood containing water directly into the unit.
All accessories, such as drawers, shelves, door balconies should be kept in original place for lower energy consumption.

CHECKS

To ensure the safety, perform the following checks after cleaning the unit:

Is the power cord plug firmly inserted into a dedicated wall outlet? Confirm that the plug is not abnormally hot.
Check the power cord for cracks and damage, should the slightest irregularity be observed, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or the authorisez service.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTEMENT

– To adjust the temperature inside the freezer compartment, adjust the temperature control dial on front-bottom side of the chest freezer. Normally use chest freezer with temperature MID. If the cooling performance is inadequate, turn the temperature control dial in the direction of MAX. If it is too cold, turn the dial in the direction of MIN.
– When you need the unit to stop running temporally, please turn the temperature control dial in the direction of Off.

Appliance description

Installation: Any electrical work that is required to install this appliance MUST be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Warning: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED
Before making any electrical connections, ensure the following:

– Electrical connection
– Electrical safety is only guaranteed when the grounding system of your house is in accordance with the related local regulations.
– Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
– Do not bend, stretch or pull the supply cable to avoid electric shock.
– Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
– Ensure the power socket is suitable for the maximum power of the machine (fuses in the power circuit must be 13 amp).
– The supply voltage should be the same as that indicated in the technical specifications and the appliance rating plate.
– The appliance should be grounded and in compliance with the applicable laws. – When installed, the power socket must be within easy reach.
– If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this unit check with a qualified electrician for replacement.
– The use of adapters, multiple connectors or extension cables is not recommended.

CLEANING AND DEFROSTING

To prevent any electrical shock hazards or injury by the rotating circulation fan, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Exterior
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If very soiled, wipe with a cloth that has been moistened with detergent, then wipe with a cloth that has been dipped in clean water.

Warning:
Do not splash water directly onto the appliance and do not wash with water. A short-circuit and/or electrical shock could be caused.

Clean the cooler regularly to keep it clean at all times.
Never use polishing powder, sopa powder, benzine, oil or hot water as these will damage the painting and plastic components.
Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstructions.
Open the door and wipe clean with a dry cloth.

You should defrost the freezer compartment two or three times a year when the ice is about 4 mm thick. To defrost, follow these steps :

– Set the thermostat to “MAX” at least 12 hours before defrosting.
– After this period has elapsed, switch off the freezer compartment by removing the plug from the main power supply.
– Remove all food from the freezer and wrap them in paper and store trhem in a cold place and leave the door open.
– When the defrosting is finished, the compartment must be cleaned and wiped dry.
– Switch the appliance back on using the thermostat set to “MAX” and wait at least one hour before replacing the foodstuffs.
– After a few hours the thermostat can be set back to the original position.

WARNING:
Do not use mechanicals devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING:
Do not use electricals appliances inside the food storage compartment of the appliances, unless they are the type recommended by the manufacturer.

CLEANING BEFORE USE

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! It is necessary to have good ventilation around the freezer to allow for the dissipation of heat, high efficiency, and low power consumption. For this reason, sufficiently cleared space should be available around the freezer. It is advisable for there to be 75mm separating the back of the freezer to the wall and at least 100mm of space on its two sides, a height of over 100mm from its top.
This refrigerating appliance is not intend to be used as a built-in appliance.

Appliances must not be exposed to rain. Sufficient air must be allowed to circulate in the lower rear section of the appliance, as poor air circulation can affect performance.
Built-in appliances should be positioned away from heat sources such as heaters and direct sunlight.
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

For refrigerating appliances with climate class:

– extended temperate: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C (SN);
– temperate: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C (N);
– subtropical: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C (ST);
– tropical: this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C (T);

Leveling
The appliance should be level in order to eliminate vibration. To make the appliance level, it should be upright and both adjusters should be in stable contact with the floor.
You can also adjust the level by unscrewing the appropriate level adjustment in the front (use your fingers or a suitable spanner).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Power failure| Keep the opening and closing of the door for a minimum time to prevent cold air from escaping.
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Avoid placing new items in the cooler as this will raise the temperature inside the compartment
In case of a long power suspension, place dry ice in the freezer
Power cord problems| If the supply cord is damaged. It must be replace by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or the service agent.
The showcase must be positioned so that the plug is accessible to the wall outlet
When not used for a long period| Remove all items from the compartment and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Clean the compartment interior and wipe away all water.
To prevent mold formation and foul odors, leave the door open to dry the compartment completely.
Transportation| Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
When moving the appliance, make sure that the feet do not damage the power cord
Do not let the feet hit against floor steps , thresholds, etc
Temporary storage| Put piece of wood or other similar item between , the door and main unit to prevent complete closing of the door
Be sure not to store the unused chest freezer in a location where children play
Should a child enter the compartment and the door is closed , the child may not be able to open the door from the inside

Please check the following if you encounter problems with the unit. If the problem continues after taking the proper remedial actions, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Transfer the items stored in the cooler to a box or other container. Then contact the dealer
from whom you purchased this unit and be ready to provide information as listed in the “REQUIRED INFORMATION” below.
To prevent any electrical shock hazards, do not disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet with wet hands.

No refrigeration at all	Is the power supply interrupted?

Is the power cord plug disconnected from the wall outlet?
Are the shop’s power fuses blown and/or the circuit breaker activated?
Is the temperature control not turned to OFF?
Inadequate refrigeration| Is the place of installation ventilated?
Is the freezer exposed to direct sunlight, placed near a heater or stove?
Are the lids opened and closed frequently?
Are items stocked beyond the load line?
Is the temperature control dial in the direction of MAX.
If it is too cold, turn dial in direction of MIN.
Is a lot of frost forming in the freezer compartment?
Excessive noise| Is the floor underneath the freezer sturdy enough?
Is the unit shaking and/or rattling?
Is the rear panel of the unit in contact with a wall, etc .?
Is there a container or something behind the freezer?
The compressor will generate a rather loud sound for a while after operation is started. The noise will cease together with refrigeration.
Condensation on cooler exterior| Condensation may condense on the exterior of the unit and the door during hot and humid days or depending on the place of installation. This occurs when the humidity is high and water particles in the cold surfaces. This is normal. Wipe away condensation with a dry cloth.
The circumference of chest freezer feels hot| Especially in summer or in the period of starting running, the circumference of the chest freezer feels hot because the Chest freezer inside has a pipe for radiating and preventing condensation. The heat does not affect inside goods.

CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model and Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate. Subject to change without notice

TECHNICAL DATA

The technical information is situated in the rating plate on the internal side of the appliance and on the energy label.
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database.
Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance.
It is also possible to find the same information in EPREL using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you find on the rating plate of the appliance. To access information about your product in the EPREL portal, you can scan the codes below:

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