Westinghouse WUF13W Use and Care Manual
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1. D Wall power socket is necessary defective D To be corrected by a qualified electrician Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING amp WARRANTY TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY The food is too warm A B C Temperature is not properly adjusted Door was open for an extended period A large quantity of warm food was placed in the freezer within the last 24 hours The freezer is near a heat source A Set the temperature control dial to a cooler setting Open the door only as long as necessary Check door gasket for proper seal Set the temperature control dial to a colder setting temporarily Please look in the Protection From Heat and Moisture section Heavy build up of frost possibly also on the door seal NOTE This is normal during high humidity periods Frequent door openings will also cause heavy frost buildup Door seal is not air tight possibly after reversing the door Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door gasket with a hair dryer on a cool setting At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly Popping or cracking sounds When compressor comes on This is anormal sound of coolant flowing through condenser coils Freezer door does not shut properly The freezer door is not properly aligned Possible blockage from food containers shelves2. bins etc Re align the freezer door Refer to the Door Alignment section Ensure nothing is blocking the door Freezer has an odor Foods not properly sealed Interior needs cleaning Removed any contaminated foods Please refer to Cleaning and Care section Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING amp WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Any repair replacement or warranty service and all questions about this product should be directed to W Appliance Co at 1 855 855 0294 from the USA or Puerto Rico W Appliance Co warrants to the original purchaser that the product will be free from defects in material parts and workmanship for the period designated for this product The warranty commences the day the product is purchased and covers up to a period of 1 year 12 months for labor 1 year 12 months for parts manufacturing defects only carry in service and a total of 2 years 24 months for compressor part only W Appliance Co agrees that it will at its option replace the defective product with either a new or remanufactured unit equivalent to your original purchase during the warranty period Exclusions This warranty does not apply to the below 1 If the appearance or exterior of the product has been damaged or defaced altered or modified in design or construction 2 If the product original serial number has been altered or removed or cannot be readily d
3. Ae CommercialCool User Manual Upright Freezer MODEL WUF13 1 READ these instructions carefully before installing and operating the freezer Keep them for further reference 2 Record in the space below the SERIAL NO found on the nameplate on your freezer and retain this information for future reference SERIAL NO Please save sales receipt for warranty CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION A DANGER A WARNING A CAUTION Important Safety Instructions eee pentane emcees RPEN 3 5 DANGER Immediate hazards WARNING Hazards or unsafe CAUTION Hazards or unsafe Refrigerant aE Mb which WILL result in severe practices which COULD result in practices which COULD result in Grounding Instructions 5 personal injury or death severe personal injury or death minor personal injury ek eee ees IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Parts amp Features Operation IMStruictions somite A NEE T EO OONA A WARNING Freezer Door Reversal CLEANING amp CARE eee EEES ae 3 When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following TROUBLE SHOOTING amp WARRANTY NOTE If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position Sapa a EASE oe 7 for any period of time wait 24 hours before plugging the unit Customer Service EEEREN EERE A N ETE A R a a e a a ea a A in Troubleshooting E T E N E E E TD Limited Warranty ceeereseseeeseneenenenennnnnneneeennenin
4. the electrical rating of the appliance The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally NOTE Neither W Appliance nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the product or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures Page 5 SET UP amp USE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Unpack your freezer by removing all packaging materials like carton base foams adhesive tape etc 2 Remove all accessories internal packaging material used to hold shelves ice tray etc in place 3 Clean the remains of all adhesive tap used and remove all printed material supplied 4 Install the freezer in a convenient location away from extreme heat and cold Allow sufficient clearance between the freezer and side wall so the door s will open without obstruction Freezer is not designed for recessed installation 5 The floor on which the freezer should be placed must be flat hard solid and even The freezer should not be placed on any soft material such as foam plastic etc 6 To level your freezer use the two leveling legs located on the bottom front of your freezer Adjust by turning the legs counter clockwise to raise or clockwise to lower your freezer The door will close easier if the leveling legs are extended 7 The following are recommended minimum clearances around the free
5. F ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS MITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY u Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long the warranty lasts In these cases the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Obtaining Service To obtain service product literature supplies or accessories please call 1 855 855 0294 to create a ticket for exchange repair Please make sure to provide the date of purchase model number and a brief description of the problem Our customer service representative will contact you or send detailed return instructions W Appliance Co does not warrant that the appliance will work properly in all environmental conditions and makes no warranty and representation either implied or expressed with respect to the quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose other than the purpose identified within this user s manual W Appliance Co has made every effort to ensure that this user s manual is accurate and disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred Information in this user s manual is subject t
6. ce the upper hinge cover A by gently snapping it into place Page 9 CLEANING AND CARE CLEANING AND MAINTAINING The freezer should be cleaned and maintained once a month Before doing so you must unplug the freezer A WARNING Always unplug your freezer before cleaning to avoid electric shock Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury A CAUTION To avoid personal injury or product damage always read and follow manufacturer s instructions and warnings before using any cleaning products POWER INTERRUPTION In case of a power interruption outage unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Replug the power cord to the wall outlet once the power has been restored For long period of power outage inspect and discard the spoiled or thawed foods from the freezer compartments Clean the freezer thoroughly before using again Page 10 CLEANING METHOD Prepare a cleaning solution of 3 4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water Use sponge or soft cloth dampened with the cleaning solution to wipe down your freezer e Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth e 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 GASKET Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions Gasket must be kep
7. ded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The cord provided with this appliance is equipped with a grounding wire and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting off the third grounding prong in order to accommodate a two prong outlet This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the freezer and may result in shock hazard A WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if 1 The grounding instructions are not completely understood 2 You are unsure that the appliance is properly grounded 3 You have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions POWER SUPPLY CORD 1 Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions Have a qualified electrician or serviceman to install an outlet near the appliance 2 If it is absolutely necessary to use longer cord sets or an extension cord extreme care must be exercised a Use only a grounding type 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance b The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord must equal to or greater than
8. e desired target temperature cooling efficiency of the appliance If you choose to change the hermostat setting adjust thermostat control one increment at a time Allow several hours for temperature o stabilize between adjustments Page 8 Large amounts of foods will lower the Foods frozen in this compartment must be consumed within 5 days after storage This compartment is not cold enough for long term storage To release frozen ice cube tray from the bottom of the compartment pour warm water around it Boiling water should not be used as it can damaged the interior cabinet Metal objects such as screwdrivers or sharp knives can damage and puncture the cooling system tubing Do not wash the ice cube tray ina dishwasher only wash in lukewarm water FREEZER INTERIOR SHELF Carefully tilt the shelf up and slide forward until the shelf has been completely removed 2 Slide the shelf back to replace S appliance is unplugged and empty Provide additional support for the doors while hinges are being removed Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place It is recommended that two people perform this task DO NOT lay the appliance completely flat as this may damage the coolant system 1 Remove any loose items from inside the freezer e g drip pan ice tray etc 2 Using a flat head screwdriver remove the top hinge cover A 3 Loosen and remove the two screws B using a P
9. etermined 3 If there is damaged due to power line surge user damage to the AC power cord or connection to improper voltage source 4 If damage is due to general misuse accidents or acts of God 5 If repair attempts are done by unauthorized service agents use of parts other than genuine parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies 6 On units that have been transferred from the original owner 7 On products that have been purchased as refurbished like new second hand in a As ls or Final Sale terms 8 To products used in a commercial or rental setting 9 To products used in settings other than ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions O To damages for service calls for improper installations 1 To glass parts and other accessory items that are included with the unit 2 Transportation and shipping costs associated with the replacement of the unit 3 Food loss for loss due to product failure or delay in service repair or replacement 4 Service calls to instruct you how to use your product 5 Service calls to repair or replace the house fuse reset the circuit breaker or correct the wiring in the house Page 14 REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER W Appliance Co SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH O
10. hillips head screwdriver while holding the upper hinge in place 4 Remove the upper hinge C and carefully lift off the door Place the door safely to the side 5 Using a flat head screwdriver remove the screw hold plug D from the opposite side and insert the plug into the screw hole openings of the just removed screws 6 Carefully lay the freezer on its back on a flat secure area 7 Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen and remove the two screws E holding the bottom hinge F in place Place the hinge and screws to the side momentarily 8 Remove the screw type leveling leg G from the opposite side and screw it into the exposed hole on the side from which the bottom hinge was removed 9 Place the bottom hinge F on the opposite side and insert and tighten the two screws E securely T 12 13 position Remove the door plug H on the top of the door and insert it firmly in the hole on the opposite side Align the hole in the door bottom with the pin of the bottom door hinge F and gently push down until firmly in place Holding the door in the open position place the pin of the upper door hinge C into the hole located on the top of the door Align the screw holes of the upper hinge C with the screw holes on the top corner of the cabinet and insert and tighten loosely the two screws B Check that the door is aligned and level and then securely tighten the upper hinge screws Repla
11. nnnnnrnesnnnnnneneen 14 1 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide MEMO seses 15 2 This freezer must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used See grounding instructions in the installation section 3 Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Thank you for purchasing our 5 Unplug your freezer before cleaning or before making any repairs W Appliance product This easy to Model number Note If for any reason this product requires service we strongly use manual will guide you in getting recommend that a certified technician performs the service the best use of your freezer Component parts shall be replaced with like components and Reimember to record the model San Sisurnee servicing shall be done by factory authorized service personell so i oo as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or and serial numbers They are on a improper service label on the rear of the freezer ee e 6 Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in Date of purchase defrosting your freezer 7 DANGER Risk of child entrapment Before you throw away your old ref
12. o change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of W Appliance Co W Appliance Co reserves the right to make improvements to this user s manual and or to the products described in this user s manual at any time without notice If you find information in this manual that is incorrect misleading or incomplete please contact us at 1 855 855 0294 W Appliance Company LLC New York NY 10018 Page 15 VAT APPLIANCE VV 2013 W Appliance Company LLC All Rights Reserved 021814
13. presence of explosive fumes SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY A DANGER Risk of child entrapment Before you throw away your old take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS e DANGER Risk of fire or explosion Flammable refrigerant used DO NOT use mechanical devices to defrost freezer DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing e DANGER Risk of fire or explosion Flammable refrigerant used To be repaired only by trained service personnel DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing e 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 e CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion Dispose of property in accordance with federal or local regulations Flammable refrigerant used e CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing Follow handling instructions carefully Flammable refrigerant used Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The electrical requirements are a 115 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the product be provided The product is equipped with a 3 wire cord having a 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded This appliance must be groun
14. r supply cord into the socket 3 Turn the thermostat dial to an initial setting of 6 for 15 20 minutes NOTE As the door gets pressed in during shipping the gasket may have to be reset This is done to prevent the cool refrigerated air from escaping If there is a gap between the door gasket and the cabinet set the gasket by gently pulling it out of the seal gap PARTS amp FEATURES Temperature e Control not shown Fixed Grid Shelf Freezer Door eLevelng Legs na Page 7 SET UP amp USE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL FREEZER COMPARTMENT SET UP amp USE FREEZER DOOR REVERSAL Before reversing the door ensure the 10 Place the freezer in its upright 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 The settings of the temperature control are OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs The setting of 3 should be appropriate for home or office use Turning the temperature to OFF position will shut off the cooling cycle but does not turn off the electrical power to the unit NOTE Wait 3 5 minutes before restarting if you unplug the freezer The unit may ail to operate properly if restarted oo quickly If the ambient temperature is too high the freezer may not reach th
15. re the cooling coils It will also void the warranty We recommend using a plastic scraper Page 11 TROUBLESHOOTING amp WARRANTY BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IF THE FREEZER FAILS TO OPERATE A Check to make sure that the freezer is plugged in securely If it is not remove the plug from the outlet wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely B Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker If these seem to be operating properly test the outlet with another appliance IF NONE OF THE ABOVE SOLVES THE PROBLEM CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE Freezer YOURSELF CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPORTANT DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE If you have a problem with this product please contact the W Appliance Co Customer Satisfaction Center at 1 855 855 0294 DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE MODEL AND SERIAL REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshoot your problem by using the chart below If the freezer still does not work properly contact W Appliance Co customer service center or the nearest authorized service center Customers must never troubleshoot internal components TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Freezer does not A Freezer is not A Turn on the work switched on temperature control B Unit is not plugged in dial It may be in the or is loose OFF position C Fuse has blown or is B Plug in the freezer Gerective C Check fuse replace if
16. rigerator or freezer take off the doors and leave the shelves in l place to that children may not easily climb inside Staple your receipt to your manual 8 After your freezer is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces in You will need it to obtai t ice ee SE Nh ne E SYS ee eee Ny the freezer compartment particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces Page 2 Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION 9 Do not refreeze foods that have been thawed completely The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 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 poultry or fish that have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable discard it 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 Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of its eating quality as you can 10 This freezer should not be recessed or built in in an enclosed cabinet It is designed for freestanding installation only 11 Do not operate your freezer in the
17. t clean and pliable to assure a proper seal e Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge sides of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and ensure a good seal VACATION AND MOVING CARE e When going on vacation it is best that you empty all the food from your freezer Set the temperature dial to OFF and unplug the freezer Clean the unit as per Cleaning Method and leave the door open to remove any odors e When travelling or moving the freezer always transport the unit vertically Moving the unit on its sides may damage the freezer and or its compressor CLEANING AND CARE HOW TO DEFROST Defrost the freezer when the frost accumulated is about 1 8 thick Set the temperature control dial to OFF before defrosting Remove all contents from the freezer compartment and leave the door open until ice and frost dissolve thoroughly Make sure the drip tray is in place and unplug the unit After defrosting empty water from drip tray and wipe the compartment dry with a soft cloth and then adjust the temperature control dial to the desired position NOTE In case you want to speed up the defrosting you may put a bowl of warm water about 122 F into the freezer Do not heat the evaporator directly with hot water or hair dryer while defrosting Doing so will damage the freezer compartment Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the freezer and punctu
18. zer for proper air circulation Sides 3 4 9mm Top 2 50mm Back 2 50mm Proper air circulation will help your freezer work at maximum efficiency NOTE The appliance must be correctly connected to the power supply A CAUTION Care should be taken during the handling moving and use of the freezer to avoid damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak AWARNING It is important to keep the power cord away from the compressor at the back of the freezer as during operation the compressor can reach a high temperature and could cause serious damage to the power cord Page 6 SET UP amp USE PROTECTION FROM HEAT AND MOISTURE Do not install your freezer in any location where heavy moisture is present or if the location is not properly insulated This freezer is not designed to operate in temperature setting below 55 Fahrenheit e Location for the freezer should be on a hard surface and away from direct sunlight and heat source e g radiators baseboard heaters cooking appliances etc DOOR ALIGNMENT m oor Hinge Cap e 1 Remove the top hinge cover 2 Loosen the top hinge screws using a Phillips head screwdriver 3 Adjust the door or put a spacer in between and then tighten the screws STARTING YOUR NEW FREEZER 1 After cleaning your freezer thoroughly Wipe the outside with a soft dry cloth the interior with a clean moist cloth 2 Insert the powe
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