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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 

This Whynter  Upright  Freezer  is  warranted,  to  the  original  owner  within  the  48    continental 

states, for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material and  workmanship 

under normal use and service. Should your Whynter Upright Freezer prove  defective within 

one year from the date of purchase, return the defective part or unit, freight  prepaid (within 

two  months  of  purchase;  after  two  months  to  one  year,  customer  will  be  responsible  for 

freight  cost  to  Whynter’s  service  department),  along  with  an  explanation  of  the  claim  to 

Whynter LLC. Please package the Whynter Upright Freezer carefully in its original packaging  

material  to  avoid  damage  in  transit.  Please  retain  the  original  box  and  packaging  material. 

Under this warranty, Whynter will repair or replace any parts found defective. This warranty is 

not transferable.  After  the expiration of the  warranty, the  cost  of  labor  and parts  will  be  the 

responsibility of the original owner of the unit. 

 

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: 

 

Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, earthquakes and torna-

does. 

 

Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the upright freezer while in the 

possession of  a consumer not caused by a defect in material or 

workmanship; 

 

Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow 

the care and special handling provisions in the instructions. 

 

Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused 

by wear. 

 

Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone 

other than authorized by the manufacturer. 

 

Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service. 

 

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES 

CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR 

REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER-

CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD 

ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. WHYNTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR 

INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH 

OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT AL-

LOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE 

DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRIT-

TEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM 

STATE TO STATE. 

 

To obtain service or information, contact 

Whynter LLC via email at 

[email protected]

 or call  

866-WHYNTER. 

 

Product contents and specifications may change without notice.  

Copyright © 2015 Whynter LLC 

WWW.WHYNTER.COM 

Summary of Contents for UDF-138DW

Page 1: ...eep Freezer White Congratulations on your new Whynter product To ensure proper operation please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Model UDF 138DW INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ntents PAGE Safety Precautions 3 4 Parts and Accessories 5 Product Features Technical Data 6 Installation 7 8 Operation and Controls 9 10 Cleaning and Maintenance 11 12 Troubleshooting 13 14 Warranty Information 15 ...

Page 3: ...of the upright freezer remove gaskets latches and the entire upright freezer door from your unused appliance so that children or small animals cannot be trapped inside The upright freezer is an electrical appliance To avoid serious injury from electrical shock do not operate the upright freezer with wet hands while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water To avoid the risk of shock the...

Page 4: ...ngly 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 rat ing of the cord be 15 amperes and 115 volts Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire electric shock...

Page 5: ...3 Wheel Rollers 2 2 Control Panel 6 Light Switch 10 Air Outlet 14 Compressor 3 Door Hinge Cover 7 Light 11 Slide out Freezer Wire Basket 1 15 Drip Tray 4 Leveling Leg 8 Temperature Sensor 12 Removable Freezer Door Rack Shelves 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 BOTTOM REAR SECTION 13 14 15 ...

Page 6: ...ctive yet energy efficient look inside Wheel rollers lets you easily transport or move your freezer whenever the need arises 4 sliding cabinet shelves and 1 sliding bulk storage basket offers versatility and flexibility to or ganize your favorite foods for quick and easy access 5 removable freezer door rack shelves for quick access and easy selection Audible alarms for high temperature fluctuation...

Page 7: ...perate the unit in an enclosed area such as a closed cabinet Before connecting the upright freezer to the power source let it stand upright for approximately 4 hours This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation The normal operation of the upright freezer depends on heat radiation from the condenser Allow at least 6 inches of space betw...

Page 8: ...a tion To install the handle please follow the instructions below Install the two screws onto the door holes as shown Make sure that the screws are securely installed Carefully line up the door handle to the installed screws Secure the door handle in place by tightening the pre installed recessed screws using the wrench provided LEVELING THE UPRIGHT FREEZER It is important for the upright freezer ...

Page 9: ...temperature inside the upright freezer cabinet to rise 4 Lock Unlock Button This feature prevents someone from accidentally changing the temperature and quick freeze settings The upright freezer automatically locks the control panel after 30 seconds if no buttons are pressed To deacti vate the control lockout press and hold the Lock Unlock button for three seconds and an audible chime will be hear...

Page 10: ...s you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your upright freezer STORING FROZEN FOOD For safe food storage allow 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely The freezer will run continuous ly for the first several hours Foods that are already frozen may be placed in the freezer after the first few hours of operation Unfrozen food should NOT be placed in the freezer until ...

Page 11: ...t PROLONGED OFF PERIODS If the upright freezer is not to be used for a long period of time disconnect upright freezer from main power supply Clean and dry the inside as instructed Leave the upright freezer door open to prevent any mold and mildew growth Usage Tips Keep the upright freezer s door closed as much as possible Try not to open the door too frequently es pecially when weather is hot and ...

Page 12: ...onger 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 upright freezer This cuts down on frost buildup inside the upright freezer Freezer shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling Liners interfere with cold air circulation making the upright freezer less efficient Organize and l...

Page 13: ...ght freezer door re currently Make sure to close upright freezer door Follow recommended clearance measurements If temperature is higher than 90 F the unit need longer to cool to the set temperature The compressor does not run The controller is faulty the power indicator is not on The thermostat is set too high and the ambient temperature is too low Contact Whynter Service Department via email at ...

Page 14: ... resolved Try the troubleshooting suggestions below to see if the problems can be resolved before having to contact the service department Display Status Function Response Internal temperature setting is displayed Normal Operation None Alternating E and 7 8 or 9 High temperature inside the freezer cabinet Operational error Make sure door is properly closed Contact Whynter Service Department via em...

Page 15: ...se tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized by the manufacturer Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE ...

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