Honeywell H17UFS 17 Cubic Feet Freezer
Safety Instructions
- Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans in this appliance.
- Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two-prong) adapters.
- Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
- Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
- This freezer uses flammable blowing gas and refrigerant. Please dispose of according to local regulators.
- Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
- Risk of child entrapment. Before disposing of your old freezer:
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
- Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase in the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
- Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
Electricity Safety
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- Do not pull the power cord when unplugging the upright freezer.
- Replace worn or damaged power cords in manufacturer-authorized maintenance stations.
- In case of a gas leak, please turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors and windows.
- Do not unplug the upright freezer and other electrical appliances since that spark may cause a fire.
Use
Placement
- Before using the freezer, remove all packaging materials, including bottom cushions, foam pads, and tape inside, and tear off the protective film on the door and the freezer body.
- Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulation.
- Please leave at least 30 cm of space above the freezer, and 10 cm from both sides and the backside to facilitate heat dissipation.
Leveling Feet
- Schematic diagram of the leveling feet
Adjusting procedures
- Turn the feet clockwise to raise the freezer
- Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the freezer
- Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level
Moving the Appliance
- Remove all objects from the appliance before moving. Secure the glass shelves, vegetable crisper, and freezer drawers with tape.
- Tighten the leveling feet, close the doors, and secure them with tape. Keep the appliance inclined by more than 45°.
- Do not lay the appliance on its side or upside down.
Start to Use
- The freezer must stand upright for half an hour before connecting power when it is first started.
- Run the freezer for 2 to 3 hours, or 4+ hours in the summer, before loading fresh or frozen food.
Structure & Function
Key Components
Functions
Control Panel
- Once powered on, the display screen will fully display for three seconds, and then the normal operation functions will display.
Lock/Unlock
- When the temperature control panel is unused for 15 seconds, the panel will automatically lock.
- Press the Temperature Setting key (A) for three seconds to unlock the temperature control panel if locked. All of the LED lights will blink for two seconds when the panel is unlocked.
Temperature Setting
- Press the Temperature Setting key (A) each time to change the temperature setting.
- The settings will cycle 1 through 4, in order.
- After 15 seconds, the temperature will change to the appropriate setting.
- Press the Temperature Setting key (A) for three seconds; the Freezer/ Refrigerator (4) light will illuminate, and the appliance will run as a freezer.
- Press the Temperature Setting key (A) for another three seconds; the Freezer/ Refrigerator (4) light will turn off, and the appliance will run as a refrigerator.
Indicator Lights
In case of a program failure, the following LED indicator lights will blink.
| Error code | Error description |
| LED 3, 4 flashing | Refrigerator sensor circuit failure |
| LED 2, 4 flashing | Freezer defrost sensor |
| LED 1, 4 flashing | Ambient temperature sensor failure |
Maintainance & Cleaning
- Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there is no debris.
- Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
- Clean the interior of the freezer regularly to avoid odor.
- Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the freezer with two tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of warm water.
- Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let it dry naturally before turning on the power.
- It is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc., to ensure no contaminant or bacteria accumulate in these areas.
- Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors in the interior of the freezer or contaminate food.
- Clean the bottle frame, shelves, and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
- Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.
Cleaning the Door Tray
- Remove the door tray before cleaning by squeezing the tray inward, then pushing the tray upward to remove. Wash the tray, then replace the tray in the door.
Defrost
- This appliance uses an automatic defroster.
- Frost formed due to warmer weather or Honeywell H17UFS 17 Cubic Feet Freezer a higher ambient temperature.
- It may be removed by first disconnecting the appliance to let it defrost automatically, or it may be removed manually with a dry towel.
- In the event of an interruption of power, food inside the appliance can be kept for several hours if the door remains closed. Do not add any more food to the refrigerator during this time.
- In the event of long-term power interruptions, unplug and clean the appliance, then leave the doors open to prevent odor build-up.
Troubleshooting
| Inoperation | Ensure the freezer is plugged in and connected to power
Check that the voltage is not low Check for a power failure or if circuits were tripped |
| Odor | Thoroughly clean the interior of the freezer. |
| Long-term operation of the compressor | Do not overload the freezer
Do not put hot contents in the freezer |
| The light is out | Check if the freezer is still connected to the power supply or if the light is damaged. Have the light replaced by a specialist. |
| The freezer door can not be properly closed. | Check for any items blocking the freezer door or Unbalanced placement of items. |
| Loud noises | Ensure that the freezer is sitting on a flat and stable surface. |
| The door seal is not tight | Remove anything that may be on the door seal
Use a hair dryer or a hot towel to heat the door seal, and then allow it to cool.l |
| Water pan overflowing | Make sure there isn’t too much food in the freezer and that the food does not contain too much water er.
If the doors aren’t properly closed, air entering through them may result in increased water due to defrosting. |
| Hot housing | When housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature or too much food being stored, provide ventilation to promote heat dissipation.n |
| Surface condensation | Condensation on the exterior of the door seals is normal when ambient humidity is too high. Wipe the condensation with a clean towel. |
| Airflow sound
Buzz Clatter |
 The compressor may cause a buzzing sound when starting up or shutting down.
The solenoid valve or electric switch valve may create a clattering sound, which is normal and does not affect the operation. |
Disposal
- The upright freezer’s refrigerant and cyclopentane Honeywell H17UFS 17 Cubic Feet Freezer foam materials are combustible materials.
- Please transfer the upright freezer to a qualified professional recycling company for processing to avoid damage to the environment or other hazards.
- Please remove the door of the upright freezer and the shelves to prevent children from entering and playing in the upright freezer.
Correct Disposal of this product
- To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
- Contact the retailer, as many will take them back for recycling.
Customer Service
- 585 Prospect St., Lakewood, NJ 08701
- Tel: 1-800-604-0295
- Email: support@honeywellcoolingappliances.com
- Website: honeywellcoolingappliances.co