Midea Upright Freezer - User Manual

Thank You

Thank you for choosing Midea! Before using your new Midea product, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers in a safe way.

Safety Instructions

Intended Use

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 and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments; catering and similar non-retail applications. If the appliance is used commercially or for purposes other than cooling food, please note that the manufacturer cannot accept any liability for any damage. Modifications or alterations to the unit are not permitted for safety reasons.

Explanation of Symbols

• Danger: This symbol indicates that there are dangers to the life and health of persons due to extremely flammable gas.
• Warning of electrical voltage: This symbol indicates that there is a danger to life and health of persons due to voltage.
• Warning: The signal word indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
• Caution: The signal word indicates a hazard with a low degree of risk which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• Attention: The signal word indicates important information (e.g. damage to property), but not danger.
• Observe instructions: This symbol indicates that a service technician should only operate and maintain this appliance in accordance with the operating instructions.

Read these operating instructions carefully and attentively before using/commissioning the unit and keep them in the immediate vicinity of the installation site or unit for later use!

DANGER Statements

Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. Use only manufacturer authorized service parts. Any repair equipment used must be designed for flammable refrigerants. Follow all manufacturer repair instructions. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.

CAUTION Statements

Risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of refrigerator properly in accordance with the applicable federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.

Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing. Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.

WARNING General Safety

• Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• This product should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.
• WARNING - Keep ventilation openings, in the product, clear of obstruction.
• Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, other cooking appliances or in direct sunlight.
• Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable liquids inside or in the vicinity of this refrigerator.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

WARNING Electrical Safety

Incorrect electrical installation or excessive mains voltage can lead to electric shocks!

• Only connect your fridge-freezer to a properly installed earthed socket if the mains voltage of the socket corresponds to the specification on the rating label*.
• Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two-pin) adapters.
• Make sure that all electrical cables outside the appliance are protected from damage (e.g. by animals or sharp edges).
• Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• Improper power supply may result in fire or electric shocks.
• Avoid electrical overload. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket before carrying out care, maintenance and repair work on the unit.
• Switch off the unit and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket when you are not using the unit.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the products are equipped with LEDs, do not remove the lighting cover and LED yourself. Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person.

This product is not recommended for use with sockets or main switch with the A/GFCI function, otherwise it may cause false tripping.

1. It's not pose a safety risk when tripped.
2. If tripping persists, it is recommended to replace the sockets or main switch without a/gfci function.

WARNING Child Safety

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the product is unpacked.
• Children should never use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.

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.

CAUTION Risk of injury and damage!

• Never put frozen food in your mouth immediately after taking it out of the freezer.
• Avoid prolonged skin contact with frozen food, ice and the pipes in the freezer compartment.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. Also do not place flammable products near the product.
• Do not store beer, drinks or other liquids in bottles or tightly closed containers in the freezer compartment!

WARNING State of California Proposition 65 Warnings

This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and bisphenol A (BPA) and lead which are known to the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

CAUTION To avoid contamination of food

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. (*)
• WARNING: Fill with potable water only.(*)
• WARNING: Connect to potable water supply only. (Suitable for ice making machine)(*)

ATTENTION: (*) This feature varies depending on the model purchased. Please confirm whether it is applicable according to your product.

Before The First Use

Packaging and Transport

The packaging must be undamaged. Check the device for transport damage. Do not connect a damaged device under any circumstances. In case of damage, please contact the supplier.

Remove transport cover

The unit and parts of the interior are protected for transport. You can remove all adhesive tapes on the right and left side of the device door as well as any adhesive residues with cleaning solvent. Remove all adhesive tapes and packaging parts from the interior of the device as well.

After transport, the device should stand for 12 hours to allow the coolant to collect in the compressor. Non-observance could damage the compressor and thus lead to failure of the device.

Set up device

CAUTION Risk of damage!

The ambient temperature affects the power consumption and proper functioning of the device. Therefore, the device should be placed in a well-ventilated and dry room with an ambient temperature corresponding to the climate class for which the device is designed.

• Do not place the device outdoors (e.g. balcony, terrace, garden shed, etc.).

Do not use sharp knives or pointed objects when opening the device. Please observe the notes when setting up: "Tips for energy saving"

Remove the device doors

If the unit does not fit through the apartment door, the unit doors can be unscrewed.

ATTENTION: The unscrewing of the unit doors may only be carried out by the customer service.

Product Installation

Install Instruction

Finding a suitable location

This freezer is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.

The freezer should be placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground shall be flat and sturdy.

Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating effect.

Dimensions and Clearances

Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in the degradation of freezing capability and increased electricity costs. Allow over 100 mm of clearance from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance.

Diagram showing required space for air circulation around the freezer. Front view indicates >100mm clearance on sides and top. Top view indicates >100mm clearance on all sides.

Providing a proper power supply

Check your local power source. This freezer requires a AC115 V, 60 Hz power supply.

Use a receptacle that accepts the grounding prong. The power cord 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 freezer.

CAUTION

The freezer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

Start to use

• The freezer shall stay for half an hour before connecting power when it is firstly started.
• The freezer shall run 2 to 3 hours before loading fresh or frozen foods; the freezer shall run for more than 4 hours in summer in advance considering that the ambient temperature is high.

Diagrams illustrating space requirements for the upright freezer. Shows dimensions A (Width), B (Overall Height), C (Depth), D (Width with doors open 135°), and E (Depth with doors open 135°). Table provides dimensions: A=550mm, B=1430mm, C=570mm, D=930mm, E=940mm.

Door Right-Left Change (Optional)

Based on the location where you plan to use your refrigerator, you may find it more convenient to reverse the position of the door.

CAUTION

To avoid injury to yourself or your property, we recommend that someone assist you during the door reversal process.

List of tools to be provided by the user

• Cross screwdriver
• Thin-blade screwdriver
• Masking tape

Parts to be used for door reverse

STEP

1. Remove all food from door shelves. Fix the door by tapes.
2. Dismantle hinge hole cap, the upper right hinge cover, fitting screws of upper right hinge, and remove the upper right hinge, please keep the door vertical in whole process for avoiding falling down;
3. Remove the door;
4. Dismantle the door stopper, and install it on other side;
5. Dismantle the lower hinge and leveling foot;
6. Install the lower hinge and leveling foot on lower left side of cabinet;
7. Put the door on lower hinge vertically, and validate the gas tightness of door gasket, take out the spare upper left hinge and hinge cover from accessory bag, then install the upper left hinge by fitting screws. finally to install the hinge cover, and cover the hinge hole cap on upper right side.

Leveling feet

To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled.

If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for the uneven floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing.

Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly.

Turn the leveling screws counterclockwise ⬆️ to raise the unit, clockwise ⬇️ to lower it.

Moving the appliance

1. Remove all food from inside the appliance.
2. Pull the power plug out, insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance.
3. Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle to prevent from falling off while moving the appliance.
4. Move the appliance with more than two people carefully. When transporting the appliance over a long distance, keep the appliance upright.
5. After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a socket out to switch on the appliance.

ATTENTION: Precautions before operation: Before making changes the refrigerator must be disconnected from power. Precautions should be taken to prevent any personal injury.

Tips for energy saving

• Do not place the appliance near cookers, radiators or other heat sources. If the ambient temperature is high, the compressor will run more frequently and for longer, resulting in increased energy consumption.
• Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation at the base of the appliance, on the sides of the appliance and at the back of the appliance. Never cover ventilation openings.
• Please also observe the spacing dimensions in the chapter "Installation".
• The arrangement of drawers, shelves and racks as shown in the illustration offers the most efficient use of energy and should therefore be retained as far as possible. All drawers and shelves should remain in the appliance to keep the temperature stable and save energy.
• To obtain a larger storage space (e.g. for large refrigerated/frozen goods), the middle drawers can be removed. The top and bottom drawers and shelves should be removed last if necessary.
• An evenly filled refrigerator/freezer compartment contributes to optimal energy use. Therefore, avoid empty or half-empty compartments.
• Allow warm food to cool before placing it in the refrigerator/freezer. Food that has already cooled down increases energy efficiency.
• Allow frozen food to defrost in the refrigerator. The coldness of the frozen food reduces the energy consumption in the refrigerator compartment and thus increases the energy efficiency.
• Open the door only as briefly as necessary to minimise cold loss. Opening the door briefly and closing it properly reduces energy consumption.
• The door seals of your appliance must be perfectly intact so that the doors close properly and energy consumption is not increased unnecessarily.

Operation Instructions

Control panel

Diagram of the temperature control panel with settings: OFF, COLD, COLDEST, FREEZING, COOLING. Arrows indicate direction for decreasing and increasing temperature.

After the upright freezer is powered on, when the temperature control knob rotates clockwise, the temperature in the freezer will gradually decrease, and when it rotates counterclockwise, the temperature will gradually increase; when knob is adjusted within the scope of "COOLING", the box is refrigerator, when knob is adjusted within the scope of "FREEZING", the box is frozen.

"OFF" file indicates stop.

When selecting the refrigeration function, it is recommended that the temperature control knob be set in the middle of the refrigeration icon area.

During refrigeration, there may be water drops on the inner wall of the liner, which is normal and the refrigerator can be used normally.

ATTENTION: The actual control panel may differ from model to model.

Tips on storing food

• The low temperature of upright freezer may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to store frozen foods and making ice.
• The upright freezer is suitable for storage of meat, fish, shrimp, dumplings, rice balls and other foods not to be consumed in short term.
• Chunks of meat are preferably to be divided into small pieces for easy access. Please be noted food shall be consumed within the shelf time.

When the machine is in freezing mode, please cut off the power in time and defrost it manually under the following two conditions. Defrosting water shall be treated outside the cabinet, and the space inside shall be cleaned.

1. When the machine is in freezing mode for a long time, the inner wall of the cabinet will frost, and the frost will thicken with time, which will affect its cooling effect. In this case, please cut off the power in time for manual defrosting, clean the inner wall and then power on to continue using the machine.
2. When the freezing mode is switched to the refrigeration mode, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise. In order to avoid a large amount of defrosting water flowing out of the box and damaging the floor and other items, please cut off the power for manual defrosting before putting food in.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Defrosting

Upright freezer shall be manually defrosted.

Disconnect the plug from the wall socket, open the door and remove all the food to a cool place.

It is recommended to remove the frost by a plastic scraper, or let the temperature rise naturally until the frost melts. Then wipe away the remaining ice and water, and plug in socket for switching on the freezer.

ATTENTION: Soft towels or sponge dipped in water and non-corrosive neutral detergents are suggested for cleaning. The freezer of shall be finally cleaned with clean water and dry cloth. Open the door for natural drying before the power is turned on. Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives, such as toothpastes, organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items clean refrigerator considering that this may damage the fridge surface and interior.

CAUTION

Other mechanical devices or other means shall not be used to accelerate except those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Stop using

Power failure:

In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, foods inside the appliance can be kept for several hours; during the power failure, the times of door opening shall be reduced, and no more fresh food shall be put into the appliance.

Long-time nonuse:

The appliance shall be unplugged and then cleaned; then the doors are left open to prevent odor.

Moving:

Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects inside out, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder, freezing chamber drawers and etc. with tape, and tighten the leveling feet; close the doors and seal them with tape. During moving, the appliance shall not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be vibrated; the inclination during movement shall be no more than 45°.

ATTENTION: The appliance shall run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of the appliance shall not be interrupted; otherwise the service life may be impaired. Foods can be preserved for a couple of hours even in summer in case of power failure; it is recommended to reduce the frequency of opening door.

Troubleshooting

The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please call the after-sale service department if the issues are not solved.

Trademarks, Copyrights and Legal Statement

Midea logo, word marks, trade name, trade dress and all versions thereof are valuable assets of Midea Group and/or its affiliates ("Midea"), to which Midea owns trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights, and all goodwill derived from using any part of an Midea trademark. Use of Midea trademark for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Midea may constitute trademark infringement or unfair competition in violation of relevant laws.

This manual is created by Midea and Midea reserves all copyrights thereof. No entity or individual may use, duplicate, modify, distribute in whole or in part this manual, or bundle or sell with other products without the prior written consent of Midea.

All the described functions and instructions were up to date at the time of printing this manual. However, the actual product may vary due to improved functions and designs.

Disposal and Recycling

Important instructions for environment

Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waster Product:

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to official collection point for recycling of electrical electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local authorities or retailer where the product was purchased. Each household performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Compliance with RoHS Directive

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

Data Protection Notice

For the provision of the services agreed with the customer, we agree to comply without restriction with all stipulations of applicable data protection law, in line with agreed countries within which services to the customer will be delivered, as well as, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Generally, our data processing is to fulfil our obligation under contract with you and for product safety reasons, to safeguard your rights in connection with warranty and product registration questions. In some cases, but only if appropriate data protection is ensured, personal data might be transferred to recipients located outside of the European Economic Area.

Further information are provided on request. You can contact our Data Protection Officer via MideaDPO@midea.com. To exercise your rights such as right to object your personal date being processed for direct marketing purposes, please contact us via MideaDPO@midea.com. To find further information, please follow the QR Code.

Warranty

MIDEA REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.

Please have the following information available when you call the Customer Service Center:

• Name, address and telephone number
• Model number and serial number
• A clear, detailed description of the problem
• Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address

IF YOU NEED SERVICE:

1. Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some questions can be addressed without service. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting section of the User Manual, or visit http://us.Midea.com/support
2. All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Midea Service Providers, in the U.S. and Canada.

Midea Customer Service

In the U.S.A. or Canada, call 1-866-646-4332.

If outside the 50 States of the United States or Canada, contact your authorized Midea dealer to determine whether another warranty applies.

1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR

WHAT IS COVERED

FIRST YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (PARTS AND LABOR)

Midea will repair or replace, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for one full year from the date of purchase. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.midea.com or call 1-866-646-4332.

Consumer will be responsible for:

• Diagnostics, removal, transportation and reinstallation cost required because of service.
• Costs of service calls that are a result of items listed under NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER**

NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER**

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below:

1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with the instructions provided with the product.
2. Routine maintenance and cleaning necessary to keep the good working condition.
3. Proper installation by an authorized service professional in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and / or gas codes.
4. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loosened connections or defects in house wiring.
5. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing.
6. Damages to finish after installation.

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Service must be provided by a Midea designated service company. This limited warranty is valid only in the 50 States of the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. This limited warranty is effective from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

• Failure caused by damage to the unit while in your possession (other than damage caused by defect or malfunction), by its improper installation, or by unreasonable use of the product, including without limitation, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance or to follow the written Installation and Instruction Manual.
• Products purchased "as-is” or refurbished are not covered by this warranty.
• Food loss caused by refrigerator or freezer failure.
• Service calls to repair or replace consumables such as water filters, light bulbs airfilters etc., or handles, knobs and other cosmetic parts.
• Product that has been transferred from its original owner.
• Interior or exterior rust on the unit.
• Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized Midea servicers; use of parts other than Midea replacement parts; obtained from persons other than such Midea customer service; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.
• Service calls resulting from improper installation of your product.
• Service calls to instruct you on the use of your product.
• Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.
• If the unit is put to commercial, business, rental, or other use or application other than for consumer use, we make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular use or purpose.
• Product that has been removed outside the USA or Canada.
• Products without original serial numbers or products that have serial numbers which have been altered or cannot be readily determined.

NOTE: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY

Midea makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you should ask Midea or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. MIDEA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.