Premium PFR35801M User manual

CHEST FREEZER
CONGELADOR HORIZONTAL
MODEL/MODELO:
PFR50801M
PFR35801M
PFR70801M
This product is for domestic use only
Este producto es solamente para uso doméstico

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appliance Safety
Parts of your Freezer
Installation Instructions
Before Using Your Appliance
Installation of Your Appliance
Grounding
Operating Your Appliance
Temperature Control
Defrosting Your Freezer
Freezing Fresh Foods
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning Your Appliance
Vacation Time
Moving Your Appliance
Energy Saving Tips
Troubleshooting Guide

APPLIANCE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many
important safety messages in this manual for your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential
hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the
Safety Alert Symbol and either the words ”DANGER”, “WARNING” or
“CAUTION”.
DANGER means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in
extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death.
CAUTION means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in minor or
moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage.
All safety messages will alert you to know what potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions
are not followed.
REFRIGERANT GAS WARNING
DANGER - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used.
DO NOT use mechanical devices to defrost freezer.
DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing.
DANGER - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired
only by trained service personnel.
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DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing.
CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Consult repair
manual / owner’s guide before attempting to service this product. All safety
precautions must be followed.
CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of property in accordance with
federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.
CAUTION - Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing; Follow
handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.
IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES
Before the freezer is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as
described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock or injury when using the freezer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
 Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do
not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.
 It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your freezer be
provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull
chain.
 Never clean freezer parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion. And do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
 Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure
the power line of the unit is disconnected.
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 Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
 Unplug the freezer or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing.
Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or death.
 Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your freezer unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
 Use two or more people to move and install your freezer. Failure to do so
can result in back or other injury.
 To ensure proper ventilation for your freezer, the front of the unit must be
completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures
above 60°F (16° C) and below 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in
an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or
drips.
 The freezer should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of
high heat.
 The freezer must be installed with all electrical connections in accordance
with state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 60
Hz), properly grounded is required.
 Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of freezer.
 It is important for the freezer to be leveled in order to work properly. You
may need to make several adjustments to level it.
 Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the freezer.
 Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior.
These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior.
 Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your freezer, follow
these basic precautions:
 Read all instructions before using the freezer.
 Risk of child entrapment. Discarded or abandoned freezers are still
dangerous, even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”
 Before you throw away your old freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the
shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
 Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the freezer.
 Never clean freezer parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion. • Do not store or use gasoline or any other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other freezer. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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PARTS OF YOUR FREEZER
Save these instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before Using Your Freezer
 Remove the exterior and interior packing materials; wipe the outside
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth and the inside with a wet, lukewarm cloth.
 Avoid placing the cabinet in a narrow recess or near any heat source,
direct sunlight, or moisture. Let air circulate freely around the cabinet. Keep
the rear of the freezer 5 inches away from the wall.
 Before connecting the freezer to the power source, let it stand upright for
approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in
the cooling system from handling during transportation.
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Location Selection
1. Select a place with a strong, level floor.
2. Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight may affect the coating. Heat
sources nearby will cause higher electricity consumption. Extreme cold
ambient temperatures may also cause the freezer not to perform properly.
3. Place your freezer on a floor that is strong enough to support the freezer when
it is fully loaded. To level your freezer, adjust the leveling legs at the bottom of
the unit.
4. Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the unit, which allows
the proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.
5. Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.
6. Plug the unit into an exclusive properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not
under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be
directed toward a certified electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the
electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire
with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and ground.
WARNING - 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
appliance is properly grounded.
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Warning
This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of
this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard
three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock. Do not
under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power
cord supplied. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
This appliance requires a standard 115/120 Volt AC ~/60Hz electrical ground
outlet with three-prongs. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. When a standard 2-prong
wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The cord should be
secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent
accidental injury.
The appliance should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet
that has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the appliance. This
provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring
circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated.
Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end. When moving the appliance, be careful not to
damage the power cord.
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EXTENSION CORD
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly
recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance. However,
if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a
UL/CUL-Listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a
grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115
volts and at least 10 amperes.
SURGE PROTECTOR
Most electrical appliances use a series of electric control boards to operate.
These boards are very susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or
destroyed. If the appliance is going to be used in an area or if your city / country is
prone to power surges / outages; it is suggested that you use a power surge
protector for all electrical devices / appliances you use. The surge protector that
you select must have a surge block high enough to protect the appliance it is
connected to. If you have any questions regarding the type and size of surge
protector needed contact a licensed electrician in your area. Damages due to
power surges are not considered a manufacturer covered defect and will void
your product warranty.
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OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
 Connect the freezer to power and the Power indicator green light will (if
present in your actual model) be ON.
 To control the internal temperature, adjust the thermostat dial according to
the ambient temperature or purpose of use.
 The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to “MAX”.
 The range of the temperature control is from position “MIN”, the warmest to
“MAX”, the coldest.
 After 24 to 48 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best
suits your needs.
NOTE: IF THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, HAS LOST POWER, OR IS TURNED
OFF, YOU MUST WAIT 3 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE UNIT. IF
YOU ATTEMPT TO RESTART BEFORE THIS TIME DELAY, THE FREEZER
WILL NOT START.
NOTE: Turning the temperature control to the "OFF " position stops the cooling
cycle but does not shut off the power to the freezer. If the unit is unplugged, lost
power, or turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you
attempt to restart before this time delay, the freezer will not start.
 Large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance.
 If you choose to change the thermostat setting, allow several hours for
temperature to stabilize between adjustments
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DEFROSTING YOUR FREEZER
Freezer should be manually defrosted.
When? For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption,
defrost the freezer when the frost on the freezer walls exceeds ¼ inch thick.
Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low.
CAUTION
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition,
never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the
cooling coils and will void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper.
 Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect
the food.
 Turn the thermostat knob to “OFF”.
 Unplug the freezer. The “POWER ON INDICATOR” light should be OFF.
 During defrosting, the ice melts into the cabinet.
 Remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight
out.
 Place a shallow pan outside drain outlet. The defrost water will drain out.
 Check the pan occasionally so the water does not overflow.
 Clean the interior of the freezer.
 Replace the plug on the inside floor.
 Reconnect electrical connection. The “POWER ON INDICATOR” light
should be ON
 Reset the thermostat to desired setting.
 Allow the cabinet to cool for one hour.
 Return food to the freezer.
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HELPFUL HINTS:
 Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the door open will help
speed the process. Also, pouring warm water (not boiling) on the ice/frost
will help speed melting. If you must use a scraper- please use caution - it is
very easy to damage the freezer compartment and void your warranty.
 This freezer is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. Storage
time is up to three months.
 The storage life of frozen foods varies, and the recommended storage time
should not be exceeded.
 The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed
when defrosting the freezer.
 Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with
the frozen foods manufacturer’s instructions for a home freezer.
 Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If
there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions
regarding storage times.
 The freezer door is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice buildup.
Be sure to defrost when the ice reaches ¼ to ½ inch thick.
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
 Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature
and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the
quality of freezing the food or storing of the frozen foods.
 Carefully select food you intend to freeze, it should be of adequate quality
and suitable for freezing.
 Use correct packaging and wrap it tight.
 The packaging should be airtight and shouldn’t leak.
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CLEANING YOUR FREEZER
Upon installation of your new appliance, an after defrosting, it is recommended
that the freezer be cleaned thoroughly.
 Turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the freezer, remove the food
and storage basket.
 Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth containing a water and baking
soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda
to a quart of water.
 Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running
efficiently.
 The outside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm
water.
 Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
 It is recommended that the unit be cleaned each time it is defrosted to help
keep the unit odor free and running efficiently.
VACATION TIME
Before leaving the house for a period of time you should:
 Remove all the food.
 Unplug the freezer.
 Clean the freezer.
 Leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation,
mold, or odors.
 Use extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be
accessible to child’s’ play.
 Short vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less
than three weeks.
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 Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months,
remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior
thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly:
blocking it open if necessary or have the door removed.
MOVING YOUR FREEZER
 Remove all the food.
 Securely tape down all loose items inside your freezer.
 Remove the rollers to prevent damage.
 Tape the doors shut.
 Be sure the freezer stays in the upright position during transportation.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
 The freezer should be located 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 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 build-up inside the freezer.
 Freezer storage bins should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or
paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer
less efficient. Organize and label food to reduce door openings and
extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and
close the door as soon as possible
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ATTENTION
IMPORTANT WARNING
An empty refrigerator is a very dangerous attraction for children. Remove either
the gasket, latches, lid or door from unused appliances, or take some other action
that will guarantee it harmless.
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer:
 Take off the doors.
 Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW!
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR FREEZER
You can solve many common freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a
possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the
problem before calling for service.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Freezer does not
operate
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
The freezer temperature control is set at "0/OFF".
Compressor turns on
and off frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the freezer.
The door is open too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The freezer does not have the correct clearances.
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The freezer has recently been disconnected for a period
of time. Four hours are required for the freezer to cool
down completely.
Temperature inside the
freezer is too warm.
Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the control to
a cooler setting and allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently.
Warm air enters the freezer every time the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
The door is not closed completely. The door gasket
does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food might have been
stored recently.
Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for a period
of time. Four hours are required for the freezer to cool
down completely
Temperature inside the
freezer is too cold.
Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a
warmer setting and allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
Fast Freeze switch is turned on. This causes
continuous running of the compressor and bypasses the
temperature control.
Temperature of
external freezer
surface is warm.
The exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30ο F
warmer than room temperature. This is normal while the
compressor works to transfer heat from inside the
freezer cabinet.
Popping or cracking
sound when
compressor comes on.
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in
hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as freezer continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling
sound, like water
boiling.
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating
throughout the system. This is normal.
Vibrations.
Check to assure that the freezer is on a level surface.
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Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the floor
when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can adequately
support freezer.
Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under
part of the freezer.
The freezer is touching the wall. Re-level the freezer
and move it from the wall. See “Installation Instructions”.
Moisture forms on
inside freezer walls.
Weather that is hot and humid increases internal rate of
frost build-up. This is normal.
Door is slightly open. Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently. Open the door less often.
The door is not sealed properly.
Moisture forms on
outside of freezer.
Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the
freezer to meet warm moist air from outside.
The door will not close
properly.
The freezer is not on a level surface.
The gasket is dirty.
The storage basket is out of position.
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CONTENIDO
Seguridad del dispositivo
Partes de tu congelador
Instrucciones de instalación
Antes de usar su dispositivo
Instalación de su dispositivo
Conexión a tierra
Operando su dispositivo
Control de temperatura
Descongelando su congelador
Congelación de alimentos frescos
Cuidado y mantenimiento
Limpiando su electrodoméstico
Tiempo de vacaciones
Moviendo su dispositivo
Consejos para ahorrar energía
Guía para resolver problemas

SEGURIDAD
Su seguridad y la de los demás son muy importantes. Le proporcionamos
muchos mensajes de seguridad importantes en este manual para su
electrodoméstico. Siempre lea y obedezca todos los mensajes de seguridad.
Éste es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Este símbolo lo alerta sobre
los peligros potenciales que pueden matarlo o herirlo a usted y a los demás.
Todos los mensajes de seguridad seguirán el símbolo de alerta de seguridad y
las palabras "PELIGRO", "ADVERTENCIA" o "PRECAUCIÓN".
PELIGRO significa que no prestar atención a esta declaración de seguridad
puede ocasionar lesiones personales graves o la muerte.
ADVERTENCIA significa que no prestar atención a esta declaración de
seguridad puede ocasionar daños extensos al producto, lesiones personales
graves o la muerte.
PRECAUCIÓN significa que no prestar atención a esta declaración de seguridad
puede ocasionar daños personales leves o moderados, daños a la propiedad o al
equipo.
Todos los mensajes de seguridad lo alertarán para que sepa cuál es el peligro
potencial, le dirán cómo reducir la posibilidad de sufrir una lesión y le informarán
qué puede suceder si no se siguen las instrucciones..
ADVERTENCIA DE GAS REFRIGERANTE
PELIGRO - Riesgo de incendio o explosión. Refrigerante inflamable utilizado.
NO use dispositivos mecánicos para descongelar el congelador.
NO perfore la tubería refrigerante.
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