Manual for DW-86L338J

Manual for DW-86L338J

Brand: Haier

Category: Refrigerators

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:03 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2016

Warranty Information

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How to Use the Freezer

Unlocking the freezer

Before adjusting the settings, you must unlock the freezer.

  1. Press "<" or ">" key, adjust the number to "06".
  2. Press and hold "Set" key for 5 seconds, the "Locked" indicator turns off. The unit is in unlocked mode, and can be set.
  3. Press "Set" key again to select mode for setting the inner temperature, high temperature alarm and low temperature alarm, and the corresponding indicator lights up as each function is selected.

Setting the inner temperature

  1. In unlocked mode, press "Set" key to select "Inner Temp.", the temperature display flashes and displays the setting value.
  2. Then, press "<" or ">" key, adjust the temperature setting value. Temperature setting range:-10 to -86°C. Recommended temperature setting range:-40 to -86°C.
  3. After adjustment, do not touch the unit for 10 seconds. The unit automatically enters the locked mode and the temperature display stops flashing which means the value set has been input into computer. Otherwise, the setting is invalid.
  4. After setting the inner temperature, the high temperature alarm and low temperature alarm will automatically adjust to proper values accordingly.

Setting the high temperature alarm

  1. In unlocked mode, press "Set" key to select "High Temp. Alarm", the temperature display flashes and displays the setting value.
  2. Then, press "<" or ">" key, adjust the high temperature alarm setting value. Temperature setting range: at least +5°C above the inner temperature.
  3. After adjusting, do not touch the unit for 10 seconds. The unit automatically enters the locked mode and the temperature display stops flashing which means the value set has been input into the computer. Otherwise, the setting is invalid.

Setting the low temperature alarm

  1. In unlocked mode, press "Set" key to select "Low Temp. Alarm", the temperature display flashes and displays the setting value.
  2. Then, press "<" or ">" key, adjust the low temperature alarm setting value. Temperature setting range: above -91°C and at most -5°C above the inner temperature.
  3. After adjusting, do not touch the unit for 10 seconds. The unit automatically enters the locked mode and the temperature display stops flashing which means the value set has been input into the computer. Otherwise, the setting is invalid.

Setting the security code

When used for the first time, the security code to unlock the control is "06".

  1. In unlocked mode, simultaneously press and hold "Set" key and "Silence" key for 5 seconds, the temperature display shows "06".
  2. Then, press "<" or ">" key, adjust the security code. The choices are from 05 to 30.
  3. After adjusting, do not touch the unit for 5 seconds. The unit automatically enters the locked mode which means the setting is valid. (Note: please remember your code.)

Setting the start up delay timer

In order to reduce the startup power surge after a power outage, your Haier ULT incorporates a startup delay feature which can alter the startup sequence of the compressors in the freezer.

  1. In unlocked mode, simultaneously press and hold "Set" key and ">" key for 5 seconds, the temperature display shows the factory default value of the time delay "01" (1 minute).
  2. Then, press "<" or ">" key, adjust the value. The choices are from 01 to 10 (1 to 10 minutes are available.).

Troubleshooting and error codes

Malfunction phenomenon Malfunction checks and resolutions
Freezer does not start up. Is the power supply normal? Has the main power switch been turned on yet?
Is the voltage supply too low?
Is there any voltage input from the outside?
Poor refrigeration effect. Is the ambient temperature too high?
Are the inner doors and outer doors closed properly? (Has any ice or frost damaged the seals between the door and the frame?)
Is the condenser filter clogged?
Is the temperature setting correct?
Is the freezer being kept away from direct exposure to sunlight?
Is the freezer near any heat source?
Is the porthole plug installed in the porthole with proper insulation materials?
Has the freezer been loaded with too many non-frozen samples within the last few hours?
The unit is noisy. Is the unit set on a firm and level floor?
Is the exterior of the unit touching any objects?
Is the freezer unit leveled with the leveling legs?
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