User manual HAIER LW145AW

[. . . ] 6) Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your freezer. 7) If your old freezer is not being used, we recommend that you remove the doors and leave the shelves in place. this will reduce the possibility of danger to children. 8) After your freezer is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. [. . . ] After using the freezer for 24 hours set the freezer to your desired setting. ⷠIn case you unplug your freezer or experience an electrical outage, allow 5 minutes before plugging it back in. ⷠTemperature should be 0°F (-18°C) or below in the upper compartment and range from 5°F to 20°F in the drawer section. Your freezer will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling the freezer. Set the dial to "3" and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs. (Note: If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time, wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in. Your freezer may be equipped with a Fast Freeze switch (orange switch), which will allow you to deep freeze food when you have added a lot of food at one time. flip the orange Fast Freeze switch on and the compressor will run continuously. Turn off the Fast Freeze feature once food has reached desired temperature. Note: Do not forget to turn off the fast freeze switch when not required. Doing so will avoid unnecessary energy use. The lower compartment operates at a higher temperature than that of the upper compartment, making it ideal for short term frozen storage such as frozen prepared foods, ice cream and other frequently used food products. Due to the higher temperature, the bottom compartment is not recommended for long term storage as it will decrease storage shelf life. Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove the frost as it may damage the cooling coils. Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the freezer. This will prevent unnecessary energy use. ⷠWhen storing meats, keep in the original packaging or rewrap as necessary. ⷠProper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be in packages that do not allow the flow of air or moisture in, or out. Improper storage will result in odor and taste transfer and will result in the drying out of the improperly packaged food. ⷠFollow package or container instructions for proper storage. [. . . ] Labor is not provided and must be paid by the customer. For the name of the nearest service center please call 1-877-337-3639 THIS WARRANTY COVERS APPLIANCES WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO AND CANADA. Damage from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance or incorrect current or voltage. Damage from service by other than an authorized dealer or service center. [. . . ]