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Safety Precautions 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-
prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. Have the 
wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Where a 
standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced 
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use an adapter. The freezer should always be plugged into 
its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.  

A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. This provides the best perfor-
mance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated 
wires. Never unplug your freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from 
the outlet. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not 
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. When moving the freezer 
away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord  

 

EXTENSION CORD 

 

Because of potential safety hazards, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this 
appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL-Listed, 3-
wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rat-
ing of the cord be 15 amperes and 115 volts. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, electric shock, 
or death.   

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Transport the appliance in an upright position only. 

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Always place the appliance on even and hard and level surface. 

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Close the freezer door immediately after putting in any items to maintain the internal temperature of the unit. 

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Avoid placing the freezer near external heat sources or direct sunlight. 

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Make sure the freezer is placed on a flat, level, and solid surface. 

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Place your appliance on a hard and level floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded. 

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Do not turn the freezer upside down, on its side, or 45° or more off level. 

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Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet 
are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area  

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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet, skin may stick to these 
extremely cold surfaces  

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Do not move this freezer without securing the door in a closed and latched position. 

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Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely  

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Performance may vary based on operational and ambient conditions. 

THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. 

Summary of Contents for UDF-138DW

Page 1: ...eep Freezer White Congratulations on your new Whynter product To ensure proper operation please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Model UDF 138DW INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ntents PAGE Safety Precautions 3 4 Parts and Accessories 5 Product Features Technical Data 6 Installation 7 8 Operation and Controls 9 10 Cleaning and Maintenance 11 12 Troubleshooting 13 14 Warranty Information 15 ...

Page 3: ...of the upright freezer remove gaskets latches and the entire upright freezer door from your unused appliance so that children or small animals cannot be trapped inside The upright freezer is an electrical appliance To avoid serious injury from electrical shock do not operate the upright freezer with wet hands while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water To avoid the risk of shock the...

Page 4: ...ngly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance However if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL CUL Listed 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rat ing of the cord be 15 amperes and 115 volts Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire electric shock...

Page 5: ...3 Wheel Rollers 2 2 Control Panel 6 Light Switch 10 Air Outlet 14 Compressor 3 Door Hinge Cover 7 Light 11 Slide out Freezer Wire Basket 1 15 Drip Tray 4 Leveling Leg 8 Temperature Sensor 12 Removable Freezer Door Rack Shelves 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 BOTTOM REAR SECTION 13 14 15 ...

Page 6: ...ctive yet energy efficient look inside Wheel rollers lets you easily transport or move your freezer whenever the need arises 4 sliding cabinet shelves and 1 sliding bulk storage basket offers versatility and flexibility to or ganize your favorite foods for quick and easy access 5 removable freezer door rack shelves for quick access and easy selection Audible alarms for high temperature fluctuation...

Page 7: ...perate the unit in an enclosed area such as a closed cabinet Before connecting the upright freezer to the power source let it stand upright for approximately 4 hours This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation The normal operation of the upright freezer depends on heat radiation from the condenser Allow at least 6 inches of space betw...

Page 8: ...a tion To install the handle please follow the instructions below Install the two screws onto the door holes as shown Make sure that the screws are securely installed Carefully line up the door handle to the installed screws Secure the door handle in place by tightening the pre installed recessed screws using the wrench provided LEVELING THE UPRIGHT FREEZER It is important for the upright freezer ...

Page 9: ...temperature inside the upright freezer cabinet to rise 4 Lock Unlock Button This feature prevents someone from accidentally changing the temperature and quick freeze settings The upright freezer automatically locks the control panel after 30 seconds if no buttons are pressed To deacti vate the control lockout press and hold the Lock Unlock button for three seconds and an audible chime will be hear...

Page 10: ...s you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your upright freezer STORING FROZEN FOOD For safe food storage allow 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely The freezer will run continuous ly for the first several hours Foods that are already frozen may be placed in the freezer after the first few hours of operation Unfrozen food should NOT be placed in the freezer until ...

Page 11: ...t PROLONGED OFF PERIODS If the upright freezer is not to be used for a long period of time disconnect upright freezer from main power supply Clean and dry the inside as instructed Leave the upright freezer door open to prevent any mold and mildew growth Usage Tips Keep the upright freezer s door closed as much as possible Try not to open the door too frequently es pecially when weather is hot and ...

Page 12: ...onger Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the upright freezer This cuts down on frost buildup inside the upright freezer Freezer shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling Liners interfere with cold air circulation making the upright freezer less efficient Organize and l...

Page 13: ...ght freezer door re currently Make sure to close upright freezer door Follow recommended clearance measurements If temperature is higher than 90 F the unit need longer to cool to the set temperature The compressor does not run The controller is faulty the power indicator is not on The thermostat is set too high and the ambient temperature is too low Contact Whynter Service Department via email at ...

Page 14: ... resolved Try the troubleshooting suggestions below to see if the problems can be resolved before having to contact the service department Display Status Function Response Internal temperature setting is displayed Normal Operation None Alternating E and 7 8 or 9 High temperature inside the freezer cabinet Operational error Make sure door is properly closed Contact Whynter Service Department via em...

Page 15: ...se tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized by the manufacturer Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE ...

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