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Owner'S Manual and Installation Instructions Safety Information Using The Freezer
Owner'S Manual and Installation Instructions Safety Information Using The Freezer
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USING THE FREEZER
OWNER’S MANUAL
AND INSTALLATION
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTRUCTIONS
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Defrosting Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Manual Defrost
HHM5SRWW, HHM7SRWW
CARE AND CLEANING. . . . . . . . . . . 7
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . . 10 ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
Normal Operating Characteristics. . . . . . . 12 ESPAÑOL
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . 15
CONSUMER SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . 16
Model #__________________
Serial #__________________
CAUTION o reduce the risk of injury when using your freezer, follow these basic safety precautions.
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o not clean freezer with warm water when it is ■ D
o not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
cold. Components may break if exposed to sudden compartment when hands are damp or wet, skin
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
dropping. ■ D
o not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
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eep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; completely.
clearances between the lid and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful closing lid when
children are in the area.
SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION
WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from freezer. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord.
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Immediately discontinue use of a damaged supply
The freezer should always be plugged into its own cord. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating replaced by a qualified service professional with an
that matches the rating plate. authorized service part from the manufacturer.
When moving the freezer away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
Features
Controls
Models:
HHM5SRWW,
HHM7SRWW
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Features
POWER INDICATOR
The Power Indicator illuminates when the freezer is
properly connected to electrical power.
IMPORTANT: Turning the control dial to OFF does not
disconnect the freezer from the power supply. Even
when Cooling is turned Off, the Power Indicator will
remain illuminated as long as the freezer is plugged into
an outlet.
Sliding Basket
Store small packages in the basket to avoid losing them
in the bottom of the freezer. The basket can be moved
from side to side or it can be removed when loading or
unloading the food below it.
To remove basket, lift it straight up and out. To replace
basket, lower basket back into place.
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Defrosting Instructions
USING THE FREEZER: Defrosting Instructions
Interior
WARNING
Drain plugFreezer must be unplugged to
avoid electrical hazard from power source when
defrosting unit.
Interior
Drain plug
Arrow
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Care And Cleaning
Preparing to Move
Turn the temperature control to OFF. Disconnect the Be sure freezer stays in upright position during actual
power cord plug from the wall outlet. Remove foods, moving and during transportation. The freezer must be
defrost (on Manual Defrost models) and clean the secured during transportation to prevent movement.
freezer. Protect outside of freezer with blanket.
Secure all loose items such as baskets by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
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Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING
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Preparing of Installation
INSTALLATION
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Freezer Location
Your freezer should be conveniently located for Do not install the freezer in a location exposed to rain
day-to-day use in a dry, well-ventilated room. water or direct sunlight.
Do not install the freezer where the temperature will go Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong enough
below 0°F (-18°C) or above 110°F (43°C), because it will to support it when it is fully loaded.
not maintain proper temperatures.
Level Freezer
Level the freezer from side to side and front to back NOTE: It should not be necessary to remove the lid
so that the lid will seal properly. Use shims to level the during installation. If, for some reason, the hinges need
freezer if necessary. adjustment, see instructions below.
Lid Removal
CAUTION LIFTING HAZARD 2. Open the lid to the maximum position. (The hinges are
loosest at this position.)
The lid is heavy. Use both hands to secure the lid before
lifting. 3. Loosen, do not remove, the 4 screws from the lower
part of the hinge that are mounted to the cabinet.
CAUTION HINGE SPRING UNDER TENSION
If it is necessary to remove the lid, follow these steps:
1. Remove each upper hinge cover by grasping on the
sides and pulling upwards. Remove each lower hinge
cover by grasping on the sides and pulling down.
Lower Hinge
Cover 4. R aise/lift the lid until the screws align with the larger
slotted openings in the bottom of the hinge. Each
hinge is still attached to the lid with 3 screws.
5. To reinstall lid follow steps in reverse. Tighten all
hinge screws but avoid over-tightening to prevent
stripping. Reinstall hinge covers.
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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Moisture forms on Not unusual during periods of Wipe surface dry.
outside of cabinet high humidity.
Lid may not be seating properly, See Preparing to install the freezer.
causing cold air from inside the
freezer to meet warm moist air
from the outside.
Lid won’t fully close by Package holding lid open. Move package to a different location.
itself
Slow starting time after Built-in overload protection. This is normal after being off.
being off
Excessive frost buildup Lid left open. Check to see if package is holding lid open.
Too frequent or too long lid Open the lid less often.
openings.
Not unusual during periods of Wipe surface dry.
high humidity.
Freezer external surface The external freezer walls can be This is normal while the compressor works
temperature is warm as much as 30°F (16.7° C) warmer to transfer heat from inside the freezer
than room temperature. cabinet.
Louder sound levels Modern freezers have increased This is normal. When the surrounding noise
whenever freezer is on storage capacity and more stable level is low, you might hear the compressor
temperatures. They require a high- running while it cools the interior.
efficiency compressor.
Higher sound levels Freezer operates at higher This is normal. Sound will level off or
when compressor comes pressures during the start of the disappear as freezer continues to run.
on ON cycle.
Popping or cracking Metal parts undergo expansion This is normal. Sound will level off or
sound when compressor and contraction, as in hot water disappear as freezer continues to run.
comes on pipes.
Bubbling or gurgling Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) This is normal.
sound, like boiling water is circulating throughout the
system.
Moisture forms on inside Weather is hot and humid, which This is normal.
freezer walls increases internal rate of frost
buildup.
Lid may not be seating properly. See Preparing to install the freezer.
Lid is kept open too long, or is Open the lid less often.
opened too frequently.
Odors in freezer Interior needs to be cleaned. Clean interior with sponge, warm water and
baking soda.
Foods with strong odors are in the Cover the food tightly.
freezer.
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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
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