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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HF-710

Manual Defrost Chest Freezer

Help Line: 1-800-263-2244

Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm (Eastern)

www.ca.sanyo.com

Summary of Contents for HF-710

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF 710 Manual Defrost Chest Freezer Help Line 1 800 263 2244 Monday to Friday 9 am 5 pm Eastern www ca sanyo com ...

Page 2: ...mmend that you remove the doors This will reduce the possibility of danger to children 8 After your freezer is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces 9 Do not refreeze foods which have been thawed completely The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin...

Page 3: ... serial number They are on a label in back of the freezer Model number Serial number Date of purchase Staple your receipt to your manual You will need it to obtain warranty service 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 ...

Page 4: ...uirements 6 Use of Extension Cords 6 Install Limitations 6 Freezer Features And Use 7 Operating Your Freezer 7 General Features 7 Food Storage Baskets 8 Defrosting And Draining 8 Food Storage Information 9 Normal Operating Sounds 9 Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning 10 Cleaning and Maintenance 10 Power Interruptions 11 Vacation and Moving Care 11 Troubleshooting 12 Warranty Information 13 ...

Page 5: ...English Parts and Features 1 Temperature Control Adjustment 2 Power On Indicator Green 3 Vinyl Coated Wire Basket 4 Interior Drain Plug See Insert 5 Exterior Drain Plug 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 6: ... freezer on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded When moving the freezer never tilt it more than a 45 degree angle This could damage the compressor and the sealed system If the freezer is tilted let it stand in an upright position for at least 24 hours prior to plugging This is to allow the refrigerant to settle Proper Air Circulation To assure your freezer works at the maximum efficie...

Page 7: ... If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot outlet that will accept the plug The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance Install Limitations Do not install your freezer in any location not properly insulated or heated e g garage etc Your freezer was n...

Page 8: ...al Start Up To ensure proper food storage allow 4 hours for freezer to cool down completely The freezer will run continuously for the first several hours Already frozen foods may be placed in after the first few hours of operation however you must wait 4 hours before placing in any unfrozen food General Features Adjustable temperature dial see fig 1 Your freezer will automatically maintain the tem...

Page 9: ... control to OFF position and unplug the unit Remove the drain plug from the inside of the freezer Defrosting usually takes a few hours To defrost faster keep the freezer door open For draining place a tray beneath the outer drain plug Pull out the drain dial see fig 3 This will let the water flow out in the tray When done push the drain dial in Re plug the drain plug inside the freezer compartment...

Page 10: ...result in odor and taste transfer and will result in the drying out of the improperly packaged food Follow package or container instructions for proper storage Packaging Recommendations Plastic containers with air tight lids Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic wrap made from saran film Self sealing plastic bags Do not refreeze defrosted thawed foods It is recommended that the freezing date be marked ...

Page 11: ...mixed with warm water Use sponge or soft cloth dampened with the cleaning solution to wipe down your freezer Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth Do not use harsh chemicals abrasives ammonia chlorine bleach concentrated detergents solvents or metal scouring pads SOME of these chemicals may dissolve damage and or discolor your freezer Door Gaskets Clean door gaskets every three mon...

Page 12: ...onged period inspect and discard spoiled or thawed food in freezer Clean freezer before reusing Vacation and Moving Care For long vacations or absences empty food from freezer move the temperature DIAL to the OFF position and clean the door gaskets according to General cleaning section Prop doors open so air can circulate inside When moving always move the freezer vertically Do not move with the u...

Page 13: ... for proper seal Adjust temperature control to colder setting Food temperature is too cold If temperature control setting is too cold adjust to a warmer setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust Freezer runs too frequently This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of tim...

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