INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HF-710
Manual Defrost Chest Freezer
Help Line: 1-800-263-2244
Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm (Eastern)
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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.
Thank you for using our SANYO
product. This easy-to-use manual
will guide you in getting the best use
of your freezer.
Model number
Serial number
Remember to record the model and
serial number. They are on a label
Date of purchase
in back of the freezer.
Staple your receipt to your manual.
You will need it to obtain warranty service.
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Table Of Contents
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Safety Precautions..................................................................... ꢀ
Parts And Features.................................................................... 4
Installing Your Freezer ............................................................. 5
Unpacking Your Freezer................................................................... 5
Adjusting Your Freezer..................................................................... 5
Proper Air Circulation ...................................................................... 5
Electrical Requirements ..................................................................... 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.......................................ꢀ0
Cleaning and Maintenance.............................................................ꢀ0
Power Interruptions ........................................................................ꢀꢀ
Vacation and Moving Care.............................................................ꢀꢀ
Troubleshooting .......................................................................ꢀꢁ
Warranty Information ............................................................ꢀꢂ
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Parts and Features
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1. Temperature Control Adjustment
2. Power-On Indicator (Green)
3. Vinyl Coated Wire Basket
4. Interior Drain Plug (See Insert)
5. Exterior Drain Plug
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Installing Your Freezer
Unpacking Your Freezer
1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all
adhesive tape holding the freezer accessories inside and
outside.
2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed
materials before powering on the freezer.
Adjusting Your Freezer
• Your freezer is designed for freestanding installation only.
It should not be recessed or built-in.
• Place the 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 efficiency it
was designed for, you should install it in a location where there
is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.
• The following are recommended clearances around the freezer:
Sides……………4” (102mm)
Back..................4” (102mm)
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Electrical Requirement
• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115 volts, 15 amps
outlet) with proper grounding to power the freezer.
• Avoid the use of three plug adapters or cutting off the third grounding
in order to accommodate a two plug outlet. This is a dangerous
practice since it provides no effective grounding for the freezer and
may result in shock hazard.
Use of Extension Cord
• Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions. 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 not designed to operate in
temperature settings below 55˚ Fahrenheit or above 90˚ Fahrenheit.
• Select a suitable location for the freezer on a hard even
surface away from direct sunlight or heat source e.g. radiators,
baseboard heaters, cooking appliances etc. Any floor unevenness should
be corrected.
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Freezer Features and Use
Operating Your Freezer
• Once the freezer is in its proper place, plug it in an electrical outlet
having 115 volts and 15 amps. Turn on power switch. Power light
will come on, and the green run light will be lit indicating that the freezer
has power.
• Set the temperature on the temperature control knob. “1” being the
warmest and “7” being the coldest. Initially set the temperature on
“4”. Place food inside the freezer. After using the freezer for 24 hours
set the freezer to your desired setting.
• In case you unplug your freezer or experience an electrical outage,
allow 5 minutes before plugging it back in.
Note: Cool Down Period During Initial 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 temperature level you select.
(Note: If the freezer has been
The temperature control dial has 7
placed in a horizontal or
settings plus OFF. “1” is the warmest,
tilted position for any period
“7” is the coldest. Turning the dial to
of time wait ꢁ4 hours before
OFF stops cooling the freezer. Set the
plugging the unit in.)
dial to “4” and allow 24 hours to pass
before adjusting the temperature to
your needs.
green power-on light
OFF
7
1
temperature control
dial
2
6
3
5
4
fig. # 1
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Food Storage Basket
(see fig. # 2)
• Your freezer may have a food storage basket. Removable baskets allow
you to store food more accessibly or you can remove them if not needed.
fig. # 2
Defrosting and Draining
• Defrost whenever the frost becomes 1/4” thick. Never use a sharp or
metallic instrument to remove the frost, as it may damage the cooling
coils. (A punctured coil will void the warranty)
• Turn the temperature 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. Note: monitor the container under the drain to
avoid overflow.
• Wipe the interior of the freezer and replace the electrical plug in
the electrical outlet.
• Reset the temperature control to the desired setting.
fig. # 3
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Food Storage Information
Frozen Food:
• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills.
• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the freezer.
This will prevent unnecessary energy use.
• When storing meats, keep in the original
packaging or rewrap as necessary.
• Proper freezer storage requires correct packaging. All foods must be
in packages which do not allow the flow of air or moisture in, or out.
Improper storage will 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 on the
packaging.
Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear
• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result
of the refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils.
• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.
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Proper Freezer Care and Cleaning
Cleaning and Maintenance
To avoid electric shock always unplug your
freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may
result in death or injury.
Warning:
Caution:
General:
Before using cleaning products, always read and
follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to
avoid personal injury or product damage.
• 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.
• 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.
• Clean door gaskets every three months according to
general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and
pliable to assure a proper seal.
Door Gaskets:
• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of
gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a
good seal.
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Power Interruptions
• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or
other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a
power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power
cord to AC outlet. If outage is for a prolonged 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 unit lying down. Possible damage to
the sealed system could occur.
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Troubleshooting
Freezer Does Not Operate:
• Check if thermostat control is not in the “OFF” position.
• Check if freezer is plugged in.
• Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the
circuit breaker.
• Wait for 30-40 minutes to see whether freezer will start. Compressor
cycle must be complete to operate.
Food temperature appears too warm:
• Frequent door openings.
• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach
freezer temperature.
• Check gaskets 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 time.
• Check gasket for proper seal.
• Check to see if doors are completely closed.
• Check freezer compartment for blockage from
frozen food packages, containers, etc.
Freezer has an odor:
• Interior needs cleaning.
• Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors.
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