SKU: NFT070GA00 NFT070MB00 NewAir 6.7 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer OWNERS MANUAL Read and save these instructions. Manual v1.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. TABLE OF CONTENTS Register Your Product Online............................................................................... 3 Parts List ............................................................................................................... 6 Electrical Circuit Diagram ............................................................................. 8 Assembly and Installa on..................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Read all of the Instructions before using this appliance. Follow basic safety precautions, including the following: • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose and as described in this manual. • This chest freezer must be properly installed in accordance with the grounding instructions in the installation section before it is used. • Never unplug your chest freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
Risk of child entrapment! To prevent entrapment and suffocation hazard, do not leave children unattended when in the vicinity of the appliance. Before discarding your chest freezer: • take off the doors. • leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - newair.
PARTS LIST 1. 2. 3. Exterior Water Drain Handle with Digital Control Display Vinyl-Coated Steel Wire Removable Storage Basket newair.
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM newair.
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION UNPACKING YOUR FREEZER • • Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the freezer accessories inside and outside. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before powering on the freezer. ADJUSTING YOUR FREEZER • • • • Your freezer is designed for freestanding installation only. It should not be recessed or built-in. Place the freezer on a floor strong enough to support It fully loaded.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT - SHOCK HAZARD Electrical Requirement • Make sure there is a suitable power Outlet (115 volts. 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the freezer. • Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding in order to accommodate a two plug outlet to avoid shock hazard. Install Limitations • This freezer is designed to operate in temperature settings between 50 ° – 109 ° Fahrenheit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • • • • Initially set the temperature to 6.8°F (-14°C) Place food inside the chest freezer. After using the chest freezer for 24 hours, set the chest freezer to your desired setting using and buttons. The chest freezer has two temperature ranges: -14.8°F (-26°C) to 6.8°F (-14°C) and 32°F (0°C) to 50°F (10°C). If you increase the temperature past 6.8°F (-14°C), it will automatically jump to 32°F (0°C).
FAST FREEZE MODE To activate Fast Freeze Mode: Press and hold for 3 seconds. The compressor will run for 24 hours and will stop after that period of time or when the inside temperature drops to -18.4°F (-28°C). What is Fast Freeze Mode?: Fast Freeze Mode reduces the time it takes to freeze large amounts of fresh, unfrozen food. The faster food is frozen, the better the quality will be when the food is thawed.
DEFROSTING AND DRAINING • • • • • • • For most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost whenever the frost becomes 1/4" thick. It is advisable to let ice and frost melt. Do not use boiling water as it may damage the unit. Remove frozen food from the freezer and place it in a refrigerator to protect the food when defrosting your freezer. Unplug the unit. Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster keep the freezer door open.
These are some suggestions for safe storage: TV Dinners 3 – 4 Months Fresh shrimp, scallops, crawfish 3 – 6 Months Hamburger & stew meats 3 – 4 Months Ground turkey, veal, pork 3 – 4 Months Pork chops 4 – 6 Months Steaks 6 – 12 Months Chicken or turkey, whole 1 year newair.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PROPER FREEZER CARE AND CLEANING Always clean freezer before reusing. Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in serious injury. General: • Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your freezer. • Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
VACATION AND MOVING CARE For long vacations or absences, empty food from freezer, unplug the unit and clean the door gaskets according to "General cleaning" section. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside. When moving always move the freezer vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to the sealed system could occur. newair.
TROUBLESHOOTING You can solve many common problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. If further assistance is needed call our customer service team. Problem Chest freezer does not operate Food temperature appears too warm Possible Causes and Solution • Check if chest freezer is plugged in. • Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker. • Wait for 30-40 minutes to see whether chest freezer will start. Compressor cycle must be complete to operate.
Problem Code FE appears on the digital display Code HE appears on the digital display Code LE appears on the digital display Code FU appears on the digital display Possible Causes and Solution • The temperature sensor malfunctioned. The compressor will stop for 20 minutes before kicking back on. If the compressor doesn’t restart after 20 minutes, contact a customer service representative for more information. • The internal temperature is higher than 131ᵒF (55ᵒC).
LIMITED MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY This appliance is covered by a limited manufacturer’s warranty. For one year from the original date of purchase, the manufacturer will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials and workmanship, provided the appliance has been used under normal operating conditions as intended by the manufacturer.
