Hotpoint HHM5SRWW Operating instructions

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OWNER’S MANUAL
AND INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
49-1000546 Rev. 0 07-21 GEA
Manual Defrost
HHM5SRWW, HHM7SRWW
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
ESPAÑOL
SAFETY INFORMATION .........2
USING THE FREEZER
Operation.............................4
Features ..............................4
Defrosting Instructions .................6
CARE AND CLEANING ...........7
INSTALLATION ...................9
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS......10
Normal Operating Characteristics.......12
LIMITED WARRANTY ...........15
CONSUMER SUPPORT ..........16
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CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury when using your freezer, follow these basic safety precautions.
■ Donotcleanfreezerwithwarmwaterwhenitis
cold.Componentsmaybreakifexposedtosudden
temperaturechangesorimpact,suchasbumpingor
dropping.
■ Keepfingersoutofthe“pinchpoint”areas;
clearances between the lid and cabinet are
necessarilysmall.Becarefulclosinglidwhen
children are in the area.
■ Donottouchthecoldsurfacesinthefreezer
compartmentwhenhandsaredamporwet,skin
maysticktotheseextremelycoldsurfaces.
■ Donotrefreezefrozenfoodswhichhavethawed
completely.
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WARNING Toreducetheriskoffire,explosion,electricshock,orinjurywhenusingyourfreezer,follow
these basic safety precautions:
■ Thisfreezermustbeproperlyinstalledandlocatedin
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it
is used.
■ Unplugthefreezerbeforemakingrepairsor
cleaning.
NOTE: Power to the freezer cannot be disconnected
by any setting on the control panel.
NOTE: Repairsmustbeperformedbyaqualified
ServiceProfessional.
■ Replaceallpartsandpanelsbeforeoperating.
■ Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammable
vaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthisoranyother
appliance.
■ Donotstoreexplosivesubstancessuchasaerosol
canswithaflammablepropellantinthisappliance.
■ Donotuseanextensioncord.
■ Topreventsuffocationandentrapmenthazardsto
children,removethelidfromanyfreezerbefore
disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
■ Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,childrenshouldnot
stand on, or play in or with the appliance.
■ Childrenandpersonswithreducedphysical,sensory
ormentalcapabilitiesorlackofexperienceand
knowledge can use this appliance only if they are
supervisedorhavebeengiveninstructionsonsafe
useandunderstandthehazardsinvolved.
■ Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhousehold
andsimilarapplicationssuchas:staffkitchenareas
inshops,officesandotherworkingenvironments;
farmhouses;byclientsinhotels,motels,bed
&breakfastandotherresidentialenvironments;
cateringandsimilarnon-retailapplications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant,
R600a, a natural gas with high environmental
compatibility. However, it is also combustible.
Adhere to the warnings below to reduce the risk of
injury or property damage.
1. When handling, installing and operating the
appliance,careshouldbetakentoavoiddamageto
the refrigerant tubing.
2. Serviceshallonlybeperformedbyauthorized
servicepersonnel.Useonlymanufacturer-authorized
serviceparts.
3. DisposeofapplianceinaccordancewithFederal
andLocalRegulations.Flammablerefrigerantand
insulationmaterialusedrequirespecialdisposal
procedures. Contact your local authorities for the
environmentallysafedisposalofyourappliance.
4. Keepventilationopeningsintheappliance
enclosuresorinthebuilt-instructureclearof
obstruction.
5. Donotusemechanicaldevicesorothermeansto
accelerate the defrosting process.
6. Donotdamagerefrigerantcircuit.
7. Donotuseelectricalappliancesinsidethefood
storagecompartmentoftheappliance.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT 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.
WARNING SUFFOCATION AND ENTRAPMENT HAZARD
Failuretofollowthesedisposalinstructionscanresultindeathorseriousinjury
IMPORTANT: Childentrapmentandsuffocationarenot
problemsofthepast.Junkedorabandonedappliances
arestilldangerouseveniftheywillsitfor“justafew
days.”Ifyouaregettingridofyouroldappliance,
pleasefollowtheinstructionsbelowtohelpprevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Freezer:
■Take off the freezer lid.
■Leavethebasketsinplacesothatchildrenmaynot
easilyclimbinside.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
Thepowercordofthisapplianceisequippedwitha
3-prong(grounding)plugwhichmateswithastandard
3-prong(grounding)walloutlettominimizethe
possibilityofelectricshockhazardfromthisappliance.
Havethewalloutletandcircuitcheckedbyaqualified
electriciantomakesuretheoutletisproperly
grounded.
Whereastandard2-prongwalloutletisencountered,it
isyourpersonalresponsibilityandobligationtohaveit
replacedwithaproperlygrounded3-prongwalloutlet.
The freezer should always be plugged into its own
individualelectricaloutletwhichhasavoltagerating
thatmatchestheratingplate.
A115VoltAC,60Hz,15-or20-ampfused,grounded
electricalsupplyisrequired.Itisrecommendedthata
separatecircuitservingonlyyourfreezerbeprovided.Use
anoutletthatcannotbeturnedoffbyaswitch.Donotuse
anextensioncord.Thisprovidesthebestperformance
andalsopreventsoverloadinghousewiringcircuitswhich
couldcauseafirehazardfromoverheatedwires.
Neverunplugyourfreezerbypullingonthepowercord.
Alwaysgripplugfirmlyandpullstraightoutfromtheoutlet.
Immediatelydiscontinueuseofadamagedsupply
cord.Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbe
replacedbyaqualifiedserviceprofessionalwithan
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.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Plugintoagrounded3-prongoutlet.
Donotremovethegroundprong.
Donotuseanadapter.
Donotuseanextensioncord.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultindeath,fire,orelectricalshock.
Refrigerant and Foam Disposal:
DisposeoforrecycleapplianceinaccordancewithFederalandLocalRegulations.Flammablerefrigerantand
insulationmaterialusedrequirespecialdisposalprocedures.Contactyourlocalauthoritiesfortheenvironmentally
safe disposal or recycling of your appliance.

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Starting the Freezer
1.Cleantheinsideofthefreezerwithamildsolutionof
bakingsodaandwater(seeCareandCleaning).
2. Connect cord to power outlet.
3.Makesurethetemperaturecontrolissetat4
(recommendedsetting)between1(leastcold)to7
(coldest).
4. Allow freezer to operate for at least 6 to 8 hours
before placing food inside.
USING THE FREEZER: Operation/Features
Operation
Features
The control, located on the front of the freezer cabinet, is
anadjustabledialwithtemperaturesettingsrangingfrom
1(leastcold)to7(coldest)andOff.
1.Turnthetemperaturecontroldialto4(recommended
setting).
2.Allowthefreezertocoolforseveralhoursbefore
adding food.
Adjusting the temperature
1. Adjust the control dial to one of the adjacent settings 3
(lesscold)or5(colder).
NOTE: Exceptwhenstartingthefreezer,donotadjust
thecontrolmorethanonesettingatatime.
2.Wait24hoursbetweenadjustmentsforthefreezer
temperaturetostabilize.
Controls
A.InteriorDrainPlug(notshown)
B.VinylCoatedWireBasket
C.PowerIndicator-greenlight
(HHM7SRWWmodelonly)
D.TemperatureControlAdjustment
E. ExteriorDrainPlug
A
B
C
D
E
Models:
HHM5SRWW,
HHM7SRWW

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USING THE FREEZER: Features
Features
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.
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.
Recommended Grounding Method
A115Volt,60Hz,AConly,15-or20-ampfused,
groundedelectricalsupplyisrequired.Itisrecommended
thataseparatecircuitservingonlyyourfreezerbe
provided.Useanoutletthatcannotbeturnedoffbya
switch.Donotuseanextensioncord.

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USING THE FREEZER: DefrostingInstructions
Defrosting Instructions
Inmostclimates,defrostingwillbenecessaryonlyabout
twice a year.
Tohaveyourfreezeroperatemostefficiently,donot
permitmorethan1/4”(6mm)thicknessoffrost,on
average,toaccumulateonthewalls.
WARNING Toremovefrost,scrapewithaplastic
or wood spatula or scraper. Do not use an ice pick,
metal, or sharp-edged instrument asitmaydamage
or scratch the freezer. Do not use boiling water as it
maydamagethefreezer. Do not use any electrical
device in defrosting your freezer.
For Complete Defrosting
1. TurnthetemperaturecontroltofarleftOFFsetting
and unplug the freezer.
2. Removeallfoodandplaceitincorrugatedboxes,
insulatedbags,picniccoolers,etc.Usetowelsand
newspapers for insulation as needed.
3. Placeatray(notincluded)infrontofthefreezer,
beneaththeexteriordrainplugtocollectthewater.
Pulloutthedrainplugabout1"(2.5cm)untilthe
drainholeontheplugshowscompletely.Turnthe
drain plug clockwise until the arrow is pointed down.
Unscrewcounterclockwisetoremovetheinterior
drain plug. This allows the water to flow out into the
tray.
NOTE: Waterthathasaccumulatedatthebottomof
the freezer during defrosting will drain into the tray.
Monitorthetrayunderthedraintoavoidoverflow.
4. Withthelidopen,youmaychoosetousepansof
hottapwater(lessthan120°F[49°C])tospeed
defrosting.Directingairfromanelectricfaninto
thefreezerwillalsohelp.Donotplacefanorany
electricaldeviceinthefreezer.Removelargepieces
beforetheymelt.
5. Wipewaterfromwallswithatowelorsponge.
6. Afterdefrosting,cleantheinsideofthefreezer(see
CareandCleaning).
7. Replacethedrainplugs.
8. Plug in the freezer. Return
thetemperaturecontroltoits
previouspositionandreturn
food to the freezer.
WARNING Freezermustbeunpluggedto
avoidelectricalhazardfrompowersourcewhen
defrosting unit.
Interior
Drain plug
Interior
Drain plug
Drain hole Arrow
Interior
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CARE AND CLEANING
Care And Cleaning
Cleaning Your Freezer
■Outside. Protect the paint finish. The finish on the
outsideofthefreezerisahighquality,baked-onpaint
finish.Withpropercare,itwillstaynew-lookingand
rust-freeforyears.Applyacoatofappliancepolish
waxwhenthefreezerisnewandthenatleasttwicea
year.Appliancepolishwaxalsoworkswelltoremove
taperesiduefromfreezersurfaces.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightlydampenedwithappliancepolishwaxormild
liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dryandpolishwith
aclean,softcloth.Donotwipethefreezerwitha
soileddishwashingclothorwettowel.Donotuse
scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or cleaners
containing bleach.
NOTICE: Careshouldbetakeninmovingthefreezer
awayfromthewall.Alltypesoffloorcoveringscanbe
damaged,particularlycushionedcoveringsandthose
withembossedsurfaces.
■Inside. Clean the inside of your freezer at least once
ayear.Werecommendthatthefreezerbeunplugged
beforecleaning.Ifthisisnotpractical,wringexcess
moistureoutofspongeorclothwhencleaninginthe
vicinityofswitches,lightsorcontrols.
 Usewarmwaterandbakingsodasolution–abouta
tablespoonofbakingsodatoaquartofwater.Rinse
thoroughlywithwaterandwipedry.Donotuse
cleaningpowdersorotherabrasivecleaners.DONOT
washremovablepartsinadishwasher.
 Anopenboxofbakingsodainthefreezerwillabsorb
stalefreezerodors.Changetheboxeverythree
months.
CAUTION Dampobjectssticktocoldmetal
surfaces.DONOTtouchinteriormetalsurfaceswith
wetordamphands.
In Case of Extended Power Failure
■Keepfreezerlidclosed.Yourfreezerwillkeepfood
frozenfor24hoursprovidedwarmairisnotadmitted.
■Iffreezerisoutofoperationfor24hoursormore,add
dryice.Leaveiceinlargepieces.Addmoreiceas
required.
CAUTION Handling of dry ice can cause
freezingofthehands—glovesorotherprotectionis
recommended.
■Ifdryiceisnotavailable,movefoodtoafrozenfood
lockertemporarily—untilpowerisrestored.
Preparing to Move
TurnthetemperaturecontroltoOFF.Disconnectthe
powercordplugfromthewalloutlet.Removefoods,
defrost(onManualDefrostmodels)andcleanthe
freezer.
Securealllooseitemssuchasbasketsbytapingthem
securelyinplacetopreventdamage.
Besurefreezerstaysinuprightpositionduringactual
movingandduringtransportation.Thefreezermustbe
securedduringtransportationtopreventmovement.
Protect outside of freezer with blanket.

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CARE AND CLEANING
Care And Cleaning
Preparing for Vacation
Tomaintainfreezerinoperationduringvacations,
besureyourhousepowerisnotturnedoff.Forsure
protectionoffreezercontents,youmaywanttoask
a neighbor to check the power supply and freezer
operationevery24hours.
Forextendedvacationsorabsences,youmaypreferto
moveyourfrozenfoodstoastoragelockertemporarily.
Ifyourfreezeristobeleftempty,disconnectpowercord
plugfromwalloutlet.Topreventformationofodors,
placeopenboxofbakingsodainfreezerandleave
freezer lid open.
Save Money and Energy
■Thefreezershouldbelocated
inthecoolestareaoftheroom,
awayfromheat-producing
appliances or heating ducts,
and out of direct sunlight.
■Lethotfoodscooltoroom
temperaturebeforeplacinginthe
freezer.Overloadingthefreezerforcesthecompressor
torunlonger.Foodsthatfreezetooslowlymaylose
qualityorspoil.
■Besuretowrapfoodsproperly,andwipecontainers
drybeforeplacingtheminthefreezer.Thiscutsdown
on frost buildup inside the freezer.
■Freezerbasketsshouldnotbelinedwithaluminum
foil,waxpaperorpapertowels.Linersinterferewith
coldaircirculation,makingthefreezerlessefficient.
■Organizeandlabelfoodtoreducelidopeningsand
extendedsearches.Removeasmanyitemsas
neededatonetime,andclosethelidassoonas
possible.

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INSTALLATION
Preparing of Installation
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Freezer Location
Yourfreezershouldbeconvenientlylocatedfor
day-to-dayuseinadry,well-ventilatedroom.
Donotinstallthefreezerwherethetemperaturewillgo
below0°F(-18°C)orabove110°F(43°C),becauseitwill
notmaintainpropertemperatures.
Donotinstallthefreezerinalocationexposedtorain
water or direct sunlight.
Besuretoinstallyourfreezeronafloorstrongenough
to support it when it is fully loaded.
Level Freezer
Levelthefreezerfromsidetosideandfronttoback
sothatthelidwillsealproperly.Useshimstolevelthe
freezer if necessary.
NOTE: Itshouldnotbenecessarytoremovethelid
duringinstallation.If,forsomereason,thehingesneed
adjustment,seeinstructionsbelow.
Clearances and Ventilation
Allowatleast2”(50.8mm)clearanceonbothsidesof
thefreezerand2”(50.8mm)betweenthebackofthe
freezerandthewall.Leaveroomabovethefreezerto
open the lid.
Keepflammablematerialsandvapors,suchasgasoline,
awayfromfreezer.
Donotcoverthefreezerwithitemssuchasblankets,
sheets, tablecloths, etc. This reduces air circulation.
Lid Removal
CAUTION LIFTING HAZARD
Thelidisheavy.Usebothhandstosecurethelidbefore
lifting.
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.
2.Openthelidtothemaximumposition.(Thehingesare
loosestatthisposition.)
3.Loosen,donotremove,the4screwsfromthelower
partofthehingethataremountedtothecabinet.
4. Raise/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.
UpperHinge
Cover
Lower Hinge
Cover
Hinge screws to
be loosened
Hinge screws
to be loosened

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips... Beforeyoucallforservice
Savetimeandmoney!Reviewthechartsonthefollowingpagesfirstandyoumaynotneedtocallforservice.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Freezer does not
operate
Temperature control set to OFF
position.
Turnthetemperaturecontroltoasettingbetween1
and7.
Freezer is unplugged. Pushtheplugcompletelyintotheoutlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Freezer starts/stops
too frequently
Lid left open. Check to see if package is holding lid open.
Too frequent or too long lid
openings.
Open the lid less often.
Temperature control set too cold. See About the operation of your freezer.
Freezer operates too
long
Lid left open. Check to see if package is holding lid open.
Too frequent or too long lid
openings.
Open the lid less often.
Temperature control set too cold. See About the operation of your freezer.
Inadequate air circulation space
around cabinet.
See Preparing to install the freezer.
Room or outside weather is hot. It’snormalforthefreezertoworkharderunderthese
conditions.
Freezer has been disconnected
recently for a period of time.
Ittakes6-8hoursforthefreezertocooldown
completely.
Large amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
Warmfoodwillcausethefreezertorunmoreuntilthe
desiredtemperatureisreached
Noisy operation or
cabinet vibrates
Floor may be weak, causing
freezer to vibrate when
compressor is on.
Checktomakesurefreezerislocatedonsolidfloorand
useshims,asneeded,toleveltheunit.
Cabinet is not positioned solidly
on floor.
SeePreparingtoinstallthefreezer.Useshims,as
needed,toleveltheunit.
Freezer is touching the wall. Levelfreezerormoveslightly.SeeLevelFreezer.
Freezer temperature
too warm
Lid left open. Check to see if package is holding lid open.
Too frequent or too long lid
openings.
Open the lid less often.
Temperature control is set too
warm.
Turncontroltoacoldersetting.Allowseveralhoursfor
thetemperaturetostabilize.
Large amounts of water or hot
food may have been stored
recently.
Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its
selectedtemperature.
Freezer has been disconnected
recently.
Freezerrequires6-8hourstocooldowncompletely.
Foods defrosting Temperature control set to OFF
position.
Turnthetemperaturecontroltoasettingbetween1
and7.
Freezer is unplugged. Pushtheplugcompletelyintotheoutlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Lid left open. Check to see if package is holding lid open.
Too frequent or too long lid
openings.
Open the lid less often.
Freezer temperature
too cold
Temperature control set too cold. See About the operation of your freezer.