User manual HAIER HCM050JA 01-00

[. . . ] 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, poultr y, or fish that have any off-odor or offcolor should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. 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. [. . . ] 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: (see fig. # 1) Your freezer will automatically maintain the temperature level you select. Set the dial to "II" 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. ) 7 HCM050JAdoc 10/22/01 11:20 AM Page 9 English Fast Freeze (see fig. # 1) · Your freezer is equipped with a Fast Freeze switch (orange switch), which will allow you to quickly freeze food when initially turning on the freezer or 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. temperature control dial orange fast freeze switch fig. Removable baskets allow you to store food more accessably or you can remove them if not needed. fig. # 2 8 HCM050JAdoc 10/22/01 11:20 AM Page 10 English Defrosting and Draining the Freezer: · 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. When done, push the drain dial in and turn the arrow to the up position. · Wipe the interior of the freezer and replace the electrical plug in the electrical outlet. · Reset the temperature control to the desired setting. fig. # 3b Lock and Key: · Your freezer has a lock and key feature to secure the freezer. # 4 9 HCM050JAdoc 10/22/01 11:20 AM Page 11 English 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. · When storing meats, keep in the original packaging or rewrap as necessary. All foods must be in packages, which do not allow the flow of air or moisture in, or out. [. . . ] Damage from service by other than an authorized dealer or service center. 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. [. . . ]