User’s Manual UPRIGHT FREEZER WHS-507FWEW1 / WHS-507FWESS1 WHS-625FWEW1 / WHS-625FWESS1 WHS-772FWEW1 / WHS-772FWESS1
Contents Introductions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Grounding requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introductions Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality MIDEA product. Your represents the state of the art in upright freezer design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your freezer.
12. DO NOT attempt to modify or extend the power cord of this appliance. 13. Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or when it will not be used for long periods of time. 14. Make sure that the available AC power matches the voltage requirements of this appliance. 15. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. This could result in an electric shock. 16. Unplug the power cord by holding the plug, never by pulling the cord. 17. DO NOT turn the appliance on or off by plugging or unplugging the power cord.
3. WARNING - DO NOT use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. 4. WARNING - DO NOT damage the refrigerant circuit. 5. WARNING - DO NOT damage the refrigerant tubing when handling, moving or using the freezer. 6. WARNING - DANGER - Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl inside the freezer. Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old freezer: 1) Take down the doors.
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the freezer is properly grounded. Features Package contents • 17 / 21 cubic foot upright freezer • Door handle, screws and hex wrench Interi Notes The illustrations shown in this user guide are only for reference. The actual product may differ slightly.
Touch pad controls High temperature indicator / alert Lower temperature button Door open indicator / alarm Raise temperature button Temperature indicator Quick freeze button Control Panel Lock / Unlock button Freezer / Fridge mode button Setting up your freezer Before using your freezer • Remove the exterior and interior packing, especially the foam packing between the outside condenser and the cabinet. • Let the freezer stand upright for approximately two hours before connecting it to power.
Finding a suitable location • Place your freezer on a floor that is strong enough to support the freezer when it is fully loaded. • This freezer is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in. • Allow 7.9 inches (20 cm) of space between the sides pf the freezer and the walls, 3.9 inches (10 cm) between the back of the freezer and the wall, and 11.8 inches (30 cm) between the top of the freezer and the ceiling. This allows for proper air ventilation.
Using a 3-prong plug and outlet 3-prong receptacle Using a grounding adapter Grounding lead Screw Receptacle 3-prong plug Receptacle box cover Grounding adapter Receptacle box cover Installing the door handle Notes • The illustrations shown in this user guide are only for reference. The actual product may differ slightly. • The screws and wrench are in the plastic bag. 1. Unplug the freezer. 2. Screw the extended-head screws into the door holes with a Phillips screwdriver. DO NOT overtighten.
3. Loosen the hex screws on top and bottom of the handle with the hex wrench (provided) so that you can fit the handle over the extended head screws in the door. Hex screws are here. Extra hex screws are provided. 4. Place the door handle over the heads of the screws, then tighten the hex screws. Using your freezer The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded. Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.
The default temperature is 0° F (-18° C). The temperature range of Freezer mode is 10° F ~ -11° F (-12° C ~ -24° C). The temperature range for Fridge mode is 35° ~ 46° F (2° C ~ 8° C). Notes • If the freezer is unplugged or loses power, you must wait three to five minutes before resterting it. The freezer will not start if you attempt to restart it sooner. • Largr amounts of food lower the cooling efficiency of the freezer.
Switching between Fahrenheit and Celsius Using the Control Panel 1. Press and hold Lock for three seconds to unlock the control panel. 2. Press and hold / for three seconds to switch settings. Maintaining your freezer Your freezer is designed for year-round use with only minimal cleaning and maintenance.
Be sure the freezer does not tilt more than 45° from the upright position during transportation. Tips on saving energy • Locate your freezer in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts and out of the direct sunlight. • Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the freezer. Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil.
• • • • The room is too warm or cold. Adjust the room’s temperature. The ventilation openings are blocked or dusty. There is too much frost build up. There are door seal gaps. Door Open Alert If the door is open for more than five minutes, the door open alert is activated a buzzer sounds intermittently. Close the door to turn off the alert and check to make sure that nothing is blocking the door, preventing it from closing. Also, check to make sure that the freezer is level.
Troubleshooting Caution DO NOT try to repair your freezer yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty. Fault indication If a fault is detected, the display shows one of the following codes. If a fault is indicated, call for service: Fault code E2 Description Temperature sensor fault E5 E7 Defrost sensor fault Ambient Temperature sensor fault General Problem Possible cause Possible solution E2 appears on the display Temperature sensor failure. Call for service.
Problem Possible cause Food in the freezer is not cold The door has been opened too Make sure that the door is closed properly. often or was not closed properly. Possible solution You have just added a large amount of food to the freezer. Allow time for the new food to cool, then check again. The door is not closed completely. Check the door gasket and food distribution and make sure that the door closes completely.
Control Panel Problem Possible cause Possible solution The control panel is unresponsive The control panel is locked. Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel. Door open alert The door is open. Close the door. Make sure that nothing is blocking the door. Make sure that the freezer is level. Temperature is out of range Warm foods may have recently been added to the freezer. Wait for the foods to cool. The temperature is set too high Adjust the temperature.
Specifications 18 Dimension(WxDxH) 17 cu.ft. - 32.8 x 28.9 x 65 in. (83.2 x 73.5 x 165 cm) 21 cu.ft. - 32.8 x 28.9 x 76.8 in. (83.2 x 73.5 x 195 cm) Weight 17 cu.ft. - 179.7 lbs. (81.5 kg) 21 cu.ft. - 200.6 lbs. (91 kg) Power requirements 115 V ~ 60 Hz Power cord length 65 in.
