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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.
When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:
1) Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use
and care guide.
2) This freezer must be properly installed in accordance with the
installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the
installation section.
3) Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp
the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
4) Repair or replace immediately, all electric service cords that have become
frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length, the plug or the connector end.
5) Unplug your freezer before cleaning or before making any repairs.
Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly
recommend that a certified technician performs the service.
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. Skin may
adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.
9) Do not refreeze foods, which have been thawed completely. The United
States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69
reads: "...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they
still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold-below 40°F'',
"...Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or
off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice
cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or
questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat."
"...Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating
quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of its eating quality
as you can."

10)Thisfreezershouldnotberecessedorbuilt-inanenclosedcabinet,Itis
designedforfreestandinginstallationonly,
11)Donotoperateyourfreezerinthepresenceofexplosivefumes.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer, take off the door. Leave the shelves in
place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Thank you for using our Haier
product. This easy-to-use manual will
guide you in getting the best use of
your freezer,
Remember to record the model and
serial number. They are on a label in
back of the freezer,
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase

PAGE
Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 1
Parts And Features ......................................................................... 4
Installing Your Freezer .................................................................... 5
Unpacking Your Freezer .......................................................................... 5
Adjusting Your Freezer ............................................................................ 5
Proper Air Circulation ............................................................................. 5
Electrical Requirements ........................................................................... 6
Installation Limitations ............................................................................. 6
Use of Extension Cords ........................................................................... 6
Freezer Features And Use .............................................................. 7
Operating Your Freezer .......................................................................... 7
General Features .................................................................................... 7
Fast Freeze ............................................................................................ 7
Defrosting And Draining ........................................................................ 8
Installing Casters .................................................................................... 8
Food Storage Information ........................................................................ 9
Normal Operating Sounds ...................................................................... 9
Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning ............................................ 10
Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................................. 10
Power Interruptions .............................................................................. 11
Vacation and Moving Care .................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 12
Warranty Information .................................................................. 13

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1. Food Basket
2. Bottom Freezer Drawer
3. Handle
4. Casters (quantity 4)
5. Fast Freeze (not shown) (orange light switch)
6. Temperature Control Adjustment (not shown)
7. Power ON light (green light) (not shown)
8. See Through Glass Top

Unpacking Your Freezer
1, Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all
adhesive tape holding the freezer accessories inside and
outside.
2. 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.
• When moving the freezer, never tilt it more than a 45-degree angle.
This could damage the compressor and the sealed system.
• If the freezer is tilted let it stand in an upright position for at least 24
hours prior to plugging. This is to allow the refrigerant to settle.
Proper Air Circulation
• To assure your freezer works at the maximum efficiency it
was designed for, you should install it in a location where there
is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.
• The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator:
Sides ............... 4" (102mm)
Top .................... 4" (102ram)
Back .................. 4" (102ram)

De¢_ricam 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. This is a dangerous practice
since it provides no effective grounding for the freezer and may result in
shock hazard.
Limitations
Do not install your freezer in any location not properly insulated or
heated e.g. garage etc. Your freezer was not designed to operate in
temperature settings below 55 ° Fahrenheit,
Select a suitable location for the freezer on a hard even
surface away from direct sunlight or heat source e.g. radiators,
baseboard heaters, cooking appliances etc, Any floor unevenness
should be corrected.
Use of Extension Cord
• Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use
only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a
3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating of the extension
cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the
appliance.

Operating Your Freezer
• Once the freezer is in its proper place, plug it in an electrical outlet
having 115 volts and 15 amps.
• Set the temperature, on the temperature control knob. "1" being the
warmest and "6" being the coldest. Initially set the temperature on "3".
Place food inside the freezer (green light will come on indicating that the
freezer is in operation). 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 6 settings
plus OFF. 'T' is the warmest, "6" is the
coldest. 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.)
Fast Freeze
• Your freezer is equipped with a Fast Freeze switch (orange switch),
which will allow you to quickly 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.

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• 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.
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster keep the
freezer door and drawer open.
• Wipe the interior of the freezer and replace the electrical plug in
the electrical outlet,
Reset the temperature control to the desired setting,
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• Casters are to be installed on the 4 bottom corners, Slide caster in the
provided slot. Once the caster is in place, secure it with a provided
screw.
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Food Storage Information
Frozen Food:
•Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills,
• 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, which 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,
•Packaging Recommendations:
Plastic containers with air tight lids
Heavy duty aluminum foil
Plastic wrap made from saran film
Self-sealing plastic bags
• Do not refreeze defrosted/thawed foods.
• It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging.
Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear
• Boilingwater, gurglingsounds or slightvibrationsthatare the resultof
the refrigerantcirculatingthrough the cooling coils.
• The thermostatcontrolwillclickwhen itcycleson and off,

CMeaning and Maintenance
Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your
freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may
result in death or injury,
Caution: Before using cleaning products, always read and
follow manufacturer's instructions and warnings to
avoid personal injury or product damage,
General:
Door Gaskets:
•Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with glass
cleaning solution, to wipe down the exterior of
your freezer.
• Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft
cloth.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia,
chlorine bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or
metal scouring pads, Some of these chemicals may
dissolve, damage and/or discolor your freezer,
•Clean door gaskets every three months according to
general instructions, Gaskets must be kept clean
and pliable to assure a proper seal,
• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of
gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure
a good seal.
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Power _nterruptions
•Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or
other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power
outage occurs, When power has been restored, replug power cord to
AC outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard
spoiled or thawed food in freezer. Clean freezer before reusing,
Vacation and Moving Care
• For long vacations or absences, empty food from freezer, move the
temperature dial to the OFF position and clean the door gaskets (refer to
Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning section), Prop door 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.
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Freezer Does Not Operate:
• Check if thermostat control is not in the OFF position.
• Check if 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 freezer will start. Compressor
cycle must be complete to operate.
Food temperature appears too warm:
• Frequent door and drawer openings.
• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach
freezer temperature,
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
• Adjust temperature control to colder setting.
Food temperature is too cold:
• If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting
and allow several hours for temperature to adjust,
Freezer runs too frequently:
• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during
high temperature and humid days.
• The door or drawer may have been opened frequently or for an
extended period of time.
• Check gasket for proper seal.
• Check to see if the door or drawer is completely closed.
• Check freezer compartment for blockage from
frozen food packages, containers, etc,
Freezer has an odor:
• Interior needs cleaning.
• Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors,
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What is covered and for how
long?
This warranty covers all defects in work-
manship or materials for a period of:
12 months labor (In Home Service)
12 months parts
5years sealed system
The warranty commences on the date
only parts are covered in the remain-
ing warranty. Labor is not provided
and must be paid by the customer.
3, Contact your nearest authorized
service center. For the name of the
nearest service center please call
1-877-337-3639
THIS WARRANTY COVERS
APPLIANCES WITHIN THE
CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES,
the item was purchased and the original
purchase receipt must be presented to
the authorized service center before
warranty repairs are rendered.
EXCEPTIONS: Commercial or
Rental Use warranty
90 days labor (carry-in only)
90 days parts
No other warranty applies
What is covered.
1, The mechanical and electrical parts,
which serve as a functional, purpose
of this appliance for a period of 12
months, This includes all parts except
finish, and trim.
2, The components of the sealed system
e.g. hermetic compressor, condenser
and evaporator from manufacturing
defects for a period of 5 years from
the date of purchase. Any damages
to such components caused by
mechanical abuse or improper
handling or shipping will not be
covered.
What will be done?
1, We will repair or replace, at our dis-
cretion any mechanical or electrical
part which proves to be defective in
normal usage during the warranty
period so specified,
2, There will be no charge to the
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PUERTO RICO AND CANADA.
IT DOES NOT COVER
THE FOLLOWING
Damages from improper installation.
Damages in shipping.
Defects other than manufacturing.
Damage from misuse, abuse, accident,
alteration, lack of proper care and
maintenance or incorrect current or
voltage.
Damage from other than household use.
Damage from service by other than an
authorized dealer or service center.
Decorative trims or replaceable
lightbulbs.
Transportation and shipping.
Labor (after the initial 12 months).
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.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights,
which vary, from state to state.
purchaser for parts and labor on any
covered items during the initial 12 Haler America
month period. Beyond this period New York, NY 10018

MESURESDESECURITE
Lire I'ensemble des instructions avant d'utiliser I'appareil.
Lors de I'utilisation de cet appareil, prendre routes les
mesures de securite de base, ycompris les suivantes:
1) N'utiliser cet appareil que pour I'usage pour lequel il est prevu, tel qu'il est
indique dans le guide d'utilisation et d'entretien.
2) Ce congelateur doit etre correctement installe conformement aux
instructions d'installation avant d'etre utilise. Consulter les instructions
de raise a la terre du chapitre Installation.
3) Nejamais tirer sur le cordon d'alimentation pour debrancher le
congelateur. Toujours saisir fermement la fiche et la retirer
completement de la prise.
4) Reparer ou remplacer immediatement tout cordon electrique effiloche ou
endommage d'une quelconque maniere. Ne pas utiliser un cordon fissure,
abrase ou dont la prise ou le connecteur est endommage.
5) Debrancher le congelateur avant de le nettoyer ou d'effectuer des
reparations. Remarque: Si ce produit doit faire I'objet d'une
maintenance pour quelque raison que ce soit, il est vivement
recommande de confier cette t_che a un technicien agree.
6) Ne pas utiliser d'appareils electriques ou d'objets pointus pour degivrer le
refrigerateur,
7) Si vous n'avez plus I'usage de votre ancien congelateur, nous vous
conseillons d'en retirer les portes. Ceci permet d'eviter tout danger
potentiel pour les enfants.
8) Une fois le congelateur en fonctionnement, ne pas toucher les surfaces
froides du compartiment de congelation, en particulier avec des mains
mouillees ou humides. La peau risquerait d'adherer aces surfaces
extremement froides.
9) Ne pas recongeler les aliments qui ont ete completement decongeles. Le
bulletin Maisons et Jardins du Ministere de I'Agriculture des l_tats-Unis n°
69 stipule que: <<...Les aliments congeles peuvent etre recongeles en toute
securite s'ils contiennent toujours des cristaux de glace ou si leur
temperature reste inferieure a 4,5°C '',
" ...Les viandes hachees, la volaille et le poisson presentant une odeur
desagreable ou une couleur suspecte ne doivent ni etre recongeles, ni etre
consommes. La creme glacee degelee doit etrejetee. Tout aliment
presentant une odeur ou couleur douteuse doit etrejete. L'ingestion d'un
aliment de ce type peut s'averer dangereuse. "

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11) Ne pas faire marcher le congelateur en presence de fumees pouvant
entrainer une explosion.
CONSERVERCESCONSIGNES
DANGER
Risque d'occlusJon d'enfant. Avant que vous jetJez votre vJeux
congelateur ou refrigerateur, enlevez les porte. Laissez les
etageres en place de sorte que les enfants ne puissent pas
facilement s'elever a I'interieur.
Nous vous remercions d'avoir choisi
ce produit Haier. Ce guide
d'utilisation facile d'emploi permet
une utilisation optimum du
congelatuer.
Ne pas oublier de prendre note du
numero de modele et de serie. IIs
sont inscrits sur une plaquette
apposee sur I'arriere du congelatuer.
Numero de modele
Numero de serie
Date d'achat

PAGE
Mesures de Securite ........................................................................ 1
Pieces et Caracteristiques ............................................................... 4
Installer le congelateur .................................................................. 5
Deballer le Congelateur .......................................................................... 5
Regler le Congelateur ............................................................................ 5
Assurer une Bonne Circulation de L'air ..................................................... 5
Installation l_lectrique ............................................................................. 6
Restrictions pour I'installation ................................................................... 6
L'usage de Rallonges ............................................................................... 6
Caracteristiques du congelateur et utilisation ............................. 7
Utiliser le Congelateur ............................................................................ 7
Caracteristiques Generales ...................................................................... 7
Le Jeune Gele ........................................................................................ 8
Degivrage et evacuation de I'eau ............................................................ 8
Roulettes qui Installent ............................................................................ 8
Informations sur le Rangement des Aliments ............................................ 9
Bruits de Fonctionnement Iors d'une Exploitation Normale ........................ 9
Entretien et nettoyage du congelateur ...................................... 10
Nettoyage et Maintenance .................................................................... 10
Coupures de Courant .......................................................................... 11
Entretien Iors des Vacances ou d'un Demenagement .............................. 11
Guide de Depannage .................................................................... 12
Garantie Limitee ............................................................................ 13

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1. Casier pour aliments
2. Tiroir inferieur du congelateur
3. Poignee
4. Roulettes (jeu de 4)
5. Congelation rapide (non indiquee)
(interrupteur a voyant orange)
6. Reglage de temperature (non indique)
7, Voyant de marche (voyant vert) (non indiquee)
8, Voir Par le Sommet de Verre

DebaH÷r _÷ Conge_atu÷r
1, Retirez tout le materiau d'emballage y compris la base en
mousse et le ruban adhesif retenant les accessoires du
congelateur a I'interieur eta I'exterieur.
2, Examinez et retirez tous les restes de I'emballage, de la bande ou des
materiaux imprimes avant d'actionner sur le congelateur,
RegM÷r _÷ Oonge_atu÷r
•Ce congelateur a ete con_:u en tant qu'appareil autostable.
II ne doit pas etre encastre ni etre place en retrait dans
une niche ou un renfoncement.
• Placez le congelateur sur un sol suffisamment resistant et
capable de le soutenir Iorsque ce dernier est completement rempli.
• Lorsque vous deplacez le congelateur, veillez _, nejamais
le pencher plus de 45 °, En effet, vous risquez
d'endommager le compresseur et le dispositif scelle.
• Si le congelateur a ere penche, laissez-le debout
(en position verticale) pendant au moins 24 heures avant
de le brancher afin qu'il revienne a son etat
de fonctionnement normal.
Assurer un÷ bonne circulation de _'air
Afin de vous assurer que le congelateur fonctionne a plein rendement,
installez-le dans un endroit largement ventile et ou il existe des prises
pour le raccordement electrique et la plomberie.
[es dimensions suivantes sont les distances
recommandees autour du congelateur.
cotes ........... 4 po. (102 ram)
dessus ......... 4 po. (102 ram)
derriere ....... 4 po. (102 ram)