Unique Retro UGP-175L R AC, Owner'S Manual

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

• Do not install the freezer close to sources of heat, such as a stove, boiler, heater, chimney, etc, 

and avoid exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

• Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room and make sure that the air vents of the com-

pressor housing cover are not obstructed.  Also allow adequate spacing around the cabinet for air 

circulation (3” or 7.5cm)

• Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all food and liquids in airtight packages or 

containers.

• Always keep food stored in tightly sealed packaging or containers, and allow some space for air 

to circulate around each item. 

• Avoid keeping the door open for extended periods of time or opening the door too frequently as 

warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to run unnecessarily often.

• Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the doors from closing properly and forming a tight 

seal.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Appliance is 

connected but 

no power

• Check your circuit breaker as it might have tripped

• Plug not fully inserted into the wall outlet

Appliance is 

operating, but 

the interior 

(cabinet) is not 

cold

• Allow the appliance at least 4 hrs to cool down once turned on.

• Check that the thermostat control knob is turned to the correct setting relevant to the 

room/ambient temperatures.

• Check that the room/ambient temperature is not approaching the internal operating 

temperature and does  not exceed to 100˚F (38˚C).

• Has too much warm food been added to the freezer recently? If so, it will take some 

time for the appliance to return to temperature.

• Does the cabinet have adequate ventilation around the side walls, allowing it to transfer 

heat properly? (See Installation section)

Appliance runs 

continuously

• Temperature setting is too cold

• Door not shut properly or opened excessively

• Recently added a large quantity of warm food to the cabinet

• Close proximity to heat source or direct sunlight

• Ambient temperature or humidity is very high

The door will 

not open 

• Has the door just been opened? If so, leave the appliance closed for a few minutes to 

allow the air pressure to equalize and try again.

Excessive frost 

and ice has 

built up

• Is the weather hot and humid? If so, this will increase the rate of frost build-up in the 

cabinet.

• Ensure that stored food is properly packaged.

• Check that the door is closed and has a good seal, and that nothing is preventing the 

door from closing properly.

• Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the freezer, and/or the door is 

frequently opened.

• Ensure that proper care and maintenance of the appliance has been performed 

(cleaning, defrosting, etc...)

Noise

• Refer to “Normal Operating Sounds” (page 8)