Brand: Haier
Category: Refrigerators
Document Type: Parts/Service
Language: EN
Parts/Service for BFQ50
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:22 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2012-12-27
Freezer Operation
Temperature Control: Set the control from Min (coldest) to Max. Adjust one step at a time for colder or warmer temperatures, allowing several hours for stabilization after each adjustment. Starting the Freezer:- Clean the interior with a baking soda and water solution.
- Connect the power cord.
- If equipped, set the Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch to Min.
- Set the temperature control to 4.
- Allow the freezer to operate for at least four hours before adding food.
- If equipped, set the Temperature Monitor or High-Temp Alarm Switch to ON.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Freezer does not operate or Power-On Light is not on | Temperature control in OFF or Min or 0 position. | Move the control to a temperature setting. |
| Freezer is unplugged. | Push the plug completely into the outlet. | |
| The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. | Replace fuse or reset the breaker | |
| Freezer starts/stops too frequently | Door/lid left open. | Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. |
| Too frequent or too long door/lid openings. | ||
| Temperature control set too cold. | See About the operation of the freezer | |
| Freezer operates too long | Door/lid left open. | Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. |
| Too frequent or too long door/lid openings. | ||
| Temperature control set too cold. | See About the operation of the freezer | |
| Noisy operation or cabinet vibrates | Inadequate air circulation space around cabinet. | See Preparing to install the freezer |
| Fast Freeze switch is in the ON position (on some models) | See About the operation of the freezer | |
| Floor may be weak, causing freezer to vibrate when compressor is on. | Placing 2 X 4s (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration. | |
| Cabinet is not positioned solidly on floor | See Preparing to install the freezer Or use shims for uneven floor | |
| Freezer temperature too warm | Door/lid left open. | Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. |
| Too frequent or too long door/lid openings. | ||
| Temperature control OFF or Min or 0 positions. | Move the control to a temperature setting. | |
| Foods defrosting | Freezer is unplugged. | Push the plug completely into the outlet. |
| The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. | Replace fuse or reset the breaker | |
| Freezer temperature too cold | Door/lid left open. | Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. |
| Too frequent or too long door/lid openings. | ||
| Temperature control set too cold. | See About the operation of the freezer | |
| Fast Freeze switch is in the ON position or has run for too long (on some models) | About the operation of the freezer | |
| Moisture forms on outside of cabinet | Not unusual during periods of high humidity | Wipe surface dr |
| Interior light does not work (on some models) | No power at outlet. | Replace fuse or reset the breaker |
| Freezer is unplugged. | Push the plug completely into the outlet. | |
| Light bulb burned out. | Replace bulb. | |
| Door/lid wont fully close by itself | Package holding door/lid open. | Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. |
| Slow starting time after being off | Built-in overload product. | |
| Excessive frost build-up | Door/lid left open. | Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. |
| Too frequent or too long door/lid openings. | ||
| Not unusual during periods of high humidity |