User manual HAIER HCM036EB 02-01

[. . . ] 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. 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. General Features Adjustable temperature dial: Your freezer will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. The temperature control dial has 3 settings plus OFF. "I" is the warmest, "III" is the coldest. Turning the dial to OFF stops cooling the freezer. Set the dial to "II" 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. ) 7 HCM036EBdoc 10/22/01 11:19 AM Page 9 English Food Storage Basket (see fig. # 1) · Your freezer has 1 removable basket. It allows you to store food more accessably or you can remove it if not needed. fig. # 1 Defrosting and Draining The Freezer · Defrost whenever the frost becomes 1/4" thick. Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove the frost as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured coil will void the warranty) · Turn the temperature control to OFF position and unplug the unit. Remove the drain plug from the inside of the freezer (see fig. To defrost faster keep the freezer door open. · For draining, place a tray beneath the outer drain plug. #2b) and rotate it so that the arrow points downward. This will let the water flow out into the tray. When done, push the drain dial in and turn the arrow to the up position. Re-plug the drain plug inside the freezer compartment. Note: monitor the container under the drain to avoid overflow. · Wipe the interior of the freezer and replace the electrical plug in the electrical outlet. · Reset the temperature control to the desired setting. fig. [. . . ] Decorative trims or replaceable lightbulbs. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The remedy provided in this warranty is exclusive and is granted in lieu of all other remedies. This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. [. . . ]