INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MDF-U333
MDF-U537
BIOMEDICAL FREEZER MDF-U537D

MDF-U537/U537D
Note:

1. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the expressed written
permission of SANYO.

2. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

3. Please contact SANYO if any point in this manual is unclear or if there are any
inaccuracies.

SANYO Electric Biomedical Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan.

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION P. 2

CAUTIONS FOR USAGE P. 6

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS P. 7

FREEZER COMPONENTS P. 8

INSTALLATION P. 11

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS P. 13

REMOTE ALARM TERMINAL P. 18

TEMPERATURE SETTING P. 19

ALARM & SAFETY FUNCTIONS P. 22

SETTING OF ALARM RESUME TIME P. 23

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE P. 24

TROUBLESHOOTING P. 25

DISPOSAL OF UNIT P. 25

SPECIFICATIONS P. 26

PERFORMANCE P. 27

SAFETY CHECK SHEET P. 28

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
It is imperative that the user complies with this manual as it contains
important safety advice.

Items and procedures are described so that you can use this unit correctly and safely.
If the precautions advised are followed, this will prevent possible injury to the user and
any other person.

Precautions are illustrated in the following way:

WARNING
Failure to observe WARNING signs could result in a hazard to personnel
possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

CAUTION
Failure to observe CAUTION signs could result in injury to personnel and
damage to the unit and associated property.

Symbol shows;

this symbol means caution.

this symbol means an action is prohibited.

this symbol means an instruction must be followed.

Be sure to keep this manual in a place accessible to users of this unit.

< Label on the unit >

This mark is labeled on the cover in which the electrical components of high voltage are
enclosed to prevent the electric shock.
The cover should be removed by a qualified engineer or a service personnel only.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING
Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to
rain water.

Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. The installation by
unqualified personnel may cause electric shock or fire.

Install the unit on a sturdy floor. If the floor is not strong enough or the installation site is not
adequate, this may result in injury from the unit falling or tipping over.

Never install the unit in a humid place or a place where it is likely to be splashed by water.
Deterioration of the insulation may result which could cause current leakage or electric shock.

Never install the unit in a flammable or volatile location. This may cause explosion or fire.

Never install the unit where acid or corrosive gases are present as current leakage or electric
shock may result due to corrosion.

Use a dedicated power source as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit.

Remove dust from the power supply plug before inserting in a power source. A dusty plug or
improper insertion may cause a hazard.

Use a power supply outlet with ground (earth) to prevent electric shock. If the power supply
outlet is not grounded, it will be necessary to install a ground by qualified engineers.

Never ground the unit through a gas pipe, water main, telephone line or lightning rod. Such
grounding may cause electric shock in the case of an incomplete circuit.

Do not insert metal objects such as a pin or a wire into any vent, gap or any outlet for inner air
circulation. This may cause electric shock or injury by accidental contact with moving parts.

Never store volatile or flammable substances in this unit. This may cause explosion or fire.

Never store corrosive substances in this unit. This may lead to damage to the inner components
or electric parts.

Use this unit in safe area when treating the poison, harmful or radiate articles. Improper use
may cause bad effect on your health or environment.

Disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to any repair or maintenance of the unit in order to
prevent electric shock or injury.

Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of
maintenance. These may be harmful to your health.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING
Never splash water directly onto the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit.

Never disassemble, repair, or modify the unit yourself. Any such work carried out by an
unauthorized person may result in fire or injury due to a malfunction.

Disconnect the power supply plug if there is something wrong with the unit. Continued
abnormal operation may cause electric shock or fire.

If the unit is to be stored unused in an unsupervised area for an extended period, ensure that
children do not have access and that doors cannot be closed completely.

The disposal of the unit should be accomplished by appropriate personnel. Remove doors to
prevent accidents such as suffocation.

Prepare a safety check sheet when you request any repair or maintenance for the safety of service
personnel.

CAUTION
Select a level and sturdy floor for installation. This precaution will prevent the unit from tipping.
Improper installation may result in water spillage or injury from the unit tipping over.

Connect the unit to a power source as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit. Use
of any other voltage or frequency other than that on the rating label may cause fire or electric shock.

When removing the plug from the power supply outlet, grip the power supply plug, not the cord.
Pulling the cord may result in electric shock or fire by short circuit.

Never damage or break the power supply plug or cord. Do not use the supply plug if its cord
is loose. This may cause fire or electric shock.

Do not touch any electrical parts such as the power supply plug or any switches with a wet hand.
This may cause electric shock.

Do not put a container with water or heavy articles on the unit. It may cause injury if the articles
fall. Current leakage or electric shock may be resulted form the deterioration of insulation by spilled
water.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION

CAUTION
Do not climb onto the unit or do not put articles on the unit. This may cause injury by tipping or
damage to the unit.

Put on dry gloves when you take out refrigerated articles from the freezer. Handing frozen
contents or the inside walls with naked bands may cause frostbite.

Do not defrost inside walls using a knife or ice pick. There are pipelines for cooling behind the
walls. Be careful not to damage the lines as this could cause a breakdown. Also, do not make a
hole in the wall for installation of attachments.

Hold the handle when closing the door. This will reduce the likelihood of a trapped finger.

Disconnect the power supply plug before moving the unit. Take care not to damage the power
cord. A damaged cord may cause electric shock or fire.

Be careful not to tip over the unit during movement to prevent damage or injury.

Disconnect the power plug when the unit is not used for long periods.

Do not put the packing plastic bag within reach of children as suffocation may result

Remove dust and clean the power supply plug periodically. The operation with a dusty plug may
cause fire.

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CAUTIONS FOR USAGE
1. Sometimes the alarm may not operate at the time of first start-up. This does not mean malfunction.
It is due to the complete discharge of incorporated battery. 2-day continuous operation of the freezer is
necessary to charge the battery fully.

2. The digital thermometer of medical freezer is designed to display the temperature of the center part of
the freezing compartment. Although the thermometer sometimes displays a temperature a little bit
higher than the actual temperature of the center part, it gradually approaches the real temperature.

3. An access port to take out the measuring cable in the case is provided on the back or left side wall of
the freezer. Be sure to replace the cap and heat insulator after take out cable or, the inside temperature
cannot complete down, and frost may accumulate outside the port surroundings.

4. Do not use brushes, acids, benzine, thinners, powdered soap. Polishing powders, or hot water for
cleaning, as they can deteriorate the painted surfaces and parts made of plastic and rubber. Be
especially careful not to wipe plastic or rubber parts with volatile solvents such as benzine. Wipe up the
neutral detergents with a wet cloth when used.

5. Frost will accumulate on the inside walls of the freezer during use. Then remove the frost with the
spatula provided or a similar tool. Do not defrost inside walls using a knife or ice pick. There are
pipelines for cooling behind the walls. Be careful not to damage the lines as this could cause a
breakdown. Also, do not make a hole in the wall for installation of attachments.

6. The freezing temperature is different at each position inside the case of this freezer. The set
temperature represents the temperature at the center of the inside case. The refrigerated articles put on
the highest position part, are refrigerated higher than the set temperature, while those put on the lowest
part are refrigerated lower.

7. Do not put too many warm articles into a freezer compartment before enough operating. Put items in
a few at a time after the freezer compartment temperature has cooled to at least -20oC.

8. In the case of high ambient temperature, the cabinet front may heat up after the freezer starts to
operate first. However, this does not denote a malfunction. It is due to heater or hot gas piped around
the unit frame to prevent frost and ice sticking around the cabinet.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This equipment is designed to be safe at least under the following conditions (based on the IEC 1010-1):

1. Indoor use;

2. Altitude up to 2000 m;

3. Ambient temperature 5oC to 40oC

4. Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31oC decreasing linearly to 50% relative
humidity at 40oC;

5. Mains supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ±10% of the nominal voltage;

6. Other supply voltage fluctuations as stated by the manufacturer;

7. Transient overvoltages according to Installation Categories (Overvoltage Categories) II; For mains
supply the minimum and normal category is II;

8. Pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664.

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FREEZER COMPONENTS
6 8
13
5

11 1

2
3

12

9 MDF-U333

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13

11

8
1
3

4
5

7
12

9 10 MDF-U537/U537D

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FREEZER COMPONENTS
1. Door: To open the door, grip the handle.

2. Handle: Always grip the handle to open the door.

3. Door latch: To lock the door, turn this latch downward. A padlock is also available.

4. Access port: This is used for leading the measuring cable from the freezing chamber to the outside.
MDF-U333 and MDF-U537 has one port and MDF-U537D has two.

5. Lock: By turning to 180 degree to counterclockwise with a key, the door can be locked.

6. Control panel: To display the temperature setting and running condition. See page 10 for details.

7. Caster: 4 casters are provided for easy movement. Separate the front 2 casters from the floor by
adjusting the leveling legs at the time of installation.

8. Defrost mark: When this is hidden by frost, defrost the freezer. Refer to page 23 for instructions.

9. Leveling foot: Serves to adjust the height and to settle the frame evenly.

10. Space for temperature recorder: An automatic temperature recorder (optional part) can be
attached here. See page 13 “Temperature recorder”.

11. Storage container: Made of styrol resin. Be careful not to damage the container by a metal
scraper at the time of defrosting.

12. Defrost water vessel & storage container: The container can be used to collect the defrosted
water when defrosting.

13. Remote alarm terminal: Used to notify an alarm condition of the unit to remote location. See
page 18 for details.

14. Battery switch: Switch for battery used for power failure alarm. Always keep “ON”. Turn the
switch “OFF” when the unit is in no use for a long period (more than 1 month).

15. Power switch: Switch for the freezer. This switch also activates as an over-current breaker (15
A).
15
13 14

Back side
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FREEZER COMPONENTS
Control panel and keypad
< MDF-U537D > 7 11 10 8

1 2 3 9 4 5 6

1. Alarm test key (ALARM TEST): Test key for alarm device. By pressing this key, the alarm lamp is
flashed, remote alarm is activated and buzzer sound. This means all alarm function operate correctly.

2. Buzzer stop key (BUZZER): To silence the audible alarm, press this key. The remote alarm is also
silenced by pressing this key. (The buzzer cannot be stopped during remote alarm testing.)

3. Defrost key (DEF): By pressing this key for 5 seconds, the refrigerating operation is stopped.
Pressing this key again after defrosting leads resumption of the operation.
Note: The refrigerating operation never resume automatically after defrosting.

4. Set key (SET): Temperature setting mode is led by pressing this key. Once the key is pressed, the
changeable digit is flashed. Pressing this key again after setting desired temperature, the setting is
stored into computer memory. If there is no key operation for 90 seconds during the temperature setting
mode, the temperature setting mode is invalid automatically. See page 19 for the details.

5. Digit shift key ( ): Pressing this key in the setting mode causes the changeable digit to shift. Key
lock is available by pressing this key for more than 5 seconds in the temperature display mode. Refer to
page 20 for the key lock.

6. Numerical value shift key ( ): Pressing this key in the setting mode causes the numerical value to
shift. “ON-OFF” of key lock can be selected by pressing this key in the key lock mode.

7. Alarm lamp (ALARM): This lamp is flashed when the audible alarm is activated.

8. Digital temperature indicator: This indicator shows the present chamber temperature or set
temperature.

9. Compartment select key (TOP/BOTTOM) (MDF-U537D only): By pressing this key, internal
temperature display of top compartment or bottom compartment and each setting is selected.

10. Top compartment lamp (TOP) (MDF-U537D only): This lamp lights when the top compartment is
selected.

11. Bottom compartment lamp (BOTTOM) (MDF-U537D only): This lamp lights when the bottom
compartment is selected.

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INSTALLATION
Installation site
To operate this unit properly and to obtain maximum performance, install the unit in a location with the
following conditions:

1. A location not subjected to direct sunlight

Installation in a location subjected to direct sunlight may lead to inadequate cooling.

2. A location with adequate ventilation

Leave at least 10 cm around the unit for ventilation. Poor ventilation will result in a reduction of the
refrigeration capacity.
Avoid direct cool airflow to the heat discharger on the back of the unit by an air-conditioning equipment.
The reduction of the refrigeration capacity will be resulted from the unbalance of heat discharge of
refrigerating circuit (MDF-U333).

3. A location away from heat generating sources

Avoid installing the unit near heat-emitting appliances such as gas ranges or stoves. Heat can cause
inefficient refrigeration.

4. A location with a sturdy and level floor

WARNING
Install the unit on a sturdy floor. If the floor is not strong enough or the installation site is not
adequate, this may result in injury from the unit falling or tipping over.
Select a level and sturdy floor for installation. This precaution will prevent the unit from tipping.
Improper installation may result in water spillage or injury from the unit tipping over.

5. A location without flammable or corrosive gas

WARNING
Never install the unit in a flammable or volatile location. This may cause explosion or fire.
Never install the unit where acid or corrosive gases are present as current leakage or electric shock
may result due to corrosion.

6. A location not prone to high humidity

WARNING
Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to
rain water.
Never install the unit in a humid place or a place where it is likely to be splashed by water.
Deterioration of the insulation may result which could cause current leakage or electric shock.

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INSTALLATION
Installation
1. Remove the packaging materials and tapes
Remove all transportation packaging materials and tapes. Open the doors and ventilate the unit. If the
outside panels are dirty, clean them with a neutral detergent and wipe it up with a wet cloth.

2. Adjust the leveling feet

Extend the leveling feet by rotating them
counterclockwise to contact them to the floor.
Ensure the unit is level.

3. Fix the unit

Two fixtures are attached to the rear of the frame.
Fix the frame to the wall with these fixtures and rope
or chain.

Leveling foot

4. Ground (earth)

WARNING
Use a power supply outlet with ground (earth) to prevent electric shock. If the power supply outlet is
not grounded, it is necessary to install a ground by qualified engineers.
Never ground the unit through a gas pipe, water main, telephone line or lightning rod. Such
grounding may cause electric shock in the case of an incomplete circuit.

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OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
Temperature recorder
WARNING
Always disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to attachment of a temperature recorder in
order to prevent electric shock or injury.

An automatic temperature recorders is available for the freezer as the optional component. The type of
the recorder is MTR-G85. For the attachment, the mounting kit is necessary.
Following shows the combination of recorder with the mounting kit:

Temperature recorder Mounting kit

MTR-G85 (circular chart type) MPR-S7 (for bottom mounting)
MDF-S740T (for top mounting)

In the case of top location

MTR-G85

MDF-S740T

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OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
Model MDF-U333: The recorder is located on the top of the freezer.
1. Attach the recorder to the mounting kit by following
the procedure shown in the manual enclosed with the
mounting kit.
2. Fix the recorder on the top of the freezer by using 4
screws provided with the mounting kit.
3. Remove 2 rubber caps (outside and inside) on the
Access port
access port on the back of the freezer and also
remove the insulation in the port.
4. Pass the recorder sensor into the chamber through
the access port. See Fig. 1 Fig. 1
5. Push the capillary tube of the recorder into the
vertical capillary tube cover on the back of the freezer.
6. After covering the recorder sensor with the cover
provided, fix the recorder sensor under the 2nd shelf
by using 2 enclosed binders. See Fig. 2.
7. Make a small cut on the rubber caps for capillary to
pass. Sensor
8. Replace the insulation into the access port and
cover the port completely with the rubber caps.
9. Remove the top cover of the freezer by unscrewing
6 screws. Fig. 3
10. Join the wire from the freezer and wire from the Fig. 2
recorder by using the enclosed connecting wire.
See Fig. 4.
11. Pass the wire through the hole on the top cover
and fix the top cover with screws. Make sure the
connector is under the top cover Recorder
< Front >
11. Make a small cut on the rubber caps for wire to
pass and replace the rubber cap on the top cover.
12. Push in the wire into the recorder mounting kit to
Top cover
accommodate the connector in it.

< Back >

Fig. 3

Fig.4

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OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
Model MDF-U537: The recorder is located on the left lower front of the freezer.
1. Attach the recorder to the mounting kit by following
the procedure shown in the manual enclosed with the
mounting kit.
2. Remove the screw on the cover for the recorder
space on the lower front of the freezer. Open the Shaft
cover and push the shaft on the both sides outward to
remove the cover. Fig. 5
Fig. 5
3. Install the recorder in the recorder space.
4. Join the wire in the unit compartment with the
recorder wire by each wire connector. See Fig. 6
5. Remove the wire grille on the back bottom of the
freezer. See Fig.7
6. Route the capillary tube of the recorder to the back
of the freezer through the unit compartment
7. Remove 2 rubber caps (outside and inside) on the
access port on the back of the freezer and also
remove the insulation in the port. Fig. 6
8. Pass the recorder sensor into the chamber through
the access port. Fig. 8
9. After covering the recorder sensor with the cover
provided, fix the recorder sensor under the 3rd shelf
by using 2 enclosed binders. See Fig. 9.
10. Make a small cut on the rubber caps for capillary
to pass.
11. Replace the insulation into the access port and
cover the port completely with the rubber caps.
Fig. 7

Access port

Sensor

Fig. 8 Fig. 9

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OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
Model MDF-U537D: The recorder is located on the top of the unit and on the left lower front of the
freezer because the upper and lower chamber is controlled independently.

< Attachment of MTR-G85 on the top of the freezer >

1. Attach the recorder to the mounting kit by following

the procedure shown in the manual enclosed with the
mounting kit.
2. Fix the recorder on the top of the freezer by using 4
Access port
screws provided with the mounting kit.
3. Remove 2 rubber caps (outside and inside) on the
access port on the back of the freezer and also
remove the insulation in the port.
4. Pass the recorder sensor into the chamber through Fig. 10
the access port. See Fig. 10
5. After covering the recorder sensor with the cover
provided, fix the recorder sensor under the 2nd shelf
by using 2 enclosed binders. See Fig. 11.
6. Make a small cut on the rubber caps for capillary to Sensor
pass.
7. Replace the insulation into the access port and
cover the port completely with the rubber caps.
8. Remove the top cover of the freezer by unscrewing Fig. 11
6 screws. Fig. 12
9. Join the wire from the freezer and wire from the
recorder by using the enclosed connecting wire.
See Fig. 13.
Recorder
10. Pass the wire through the hole on the top cover < Front >
and fix the top cover with screws. Make sure the
connector is under the top cover
11. Make a small cut on the rubber caps for wire to Top cover
pass and replace the rubber cap on the top cover.
12. Push in the wire into the recorder mounting kit to
accommodate the connector in it.

< Back > Fig. 12

Fig. 13

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OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
Model MDF-U537D:

< Attachment of MTR-G85 on the left lower front of the freezer >

1. Attach the recorder to the mounting kit by following

the procedure shown in the manual enclosed with the
mounting kit.
2. Remove the screw on the cover for the recorder Shaft
space on the lower front of the freezer. Open the
cover and push the shaft on the both sides outward to
remove the cover. Fig. 14 Fig. 14
3. Install the recorder in the recorder space.
4. Join the wire in the unit compartment with the
recorder wire by each wire connector. See Fig. 15
4. Remove the wire grille on the back bottom of the
freezer. See Fig. 16
5. Route the capillary tube of the recorder to the back
of the freezer through the unit compartment
6. Remove 2 rubber caps (outside and inside) on the
Fig. 15
access port on the back of the freezer and also
remove the insulation in the port.
7. Pass the recorder sensor into the chamber through
the access port. Fig. 17
8. After covering the recorder sensor with the cover
provided, fix the recorder sensor under the middle
shelf by using 2 enclosed binders. See Fig. 18.
9. Make a small cut on the rubber caps for capillary to
pass.
10. Replace the insulation into the access port and
cover the port completely with the rubber caps.
Fig. 16

Access port

Sensor

Fig. 17 Fig. 18

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REMOTE ALARM TERMINAL
WARNING
Always disconnect the power supply cord before connecting an alarm device to the remote alarm
terminal.

The terminal of the remote alarm is installed at the back of the unit. The alarm is generated from this
terminal. Contact capacity is DC 30V, 2 A.
Contact output: At normal condition “Open”
At abnormal condition “Close

Note:
The remote alarm is silenced by pressing the BUZZER key as the remote alarm is operated in
conjunction with the buzzer except for the power failure alarm and alarm test.

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TEMPERATURE SETTING
Chamber temperature
Table 1 shows the basic procedure for setting the chamber temperature. Perform key operations in the
sequence indicated in the table. The example in the table is based on the assumption that the desired
temperature is -25oC.
Note: The unit is set at the factory that the chamber temperature -30oC.

Table 1. Basic operation sequence (Example: Chamber temperature -25oC)

Description of operation Key operated Indication after operation
Connect the power plug to The current chamber temperature is
1 ----
exclusive power supply socket. displayed.
(MDF-U537D only) Top compartment lamp lights and the
TOP
2 By pressing the compartment select current chamber temperature of top
BOTTOM
key, select the top compartment. compartment is displayed.
The second digit of the temperature
3 Press SET key. SET
indicator flashes.
By pressing the key, settable digits
Set the temperature to 25 with the moves.
4 digit shift key and the numeric
value shift key. By pressing the key, the numerical value
of the settable digits increases.
Press SET key. When pressed, the figure of settable
5 SET
digit increases.
By pressing the compartment select
key, select the bottom TOP Set temperature is memorized and the
6
compartment. (MDF-U537D only) BOTTOM current chamber temperature is displayed.
(MDF-U537D only)
Perform the same operation as in the case of steps The chamber temperature setting is stored, and the
7
3 to 5, and set the temperature for the bottom current chamber temperature is displayed.
compartment.
Note:
Although the value of the chamber temperature setting can range from -18oC to -40oC, the guaranteed
temperature when there is no load is -30oC when the external temperature is 30oC.
Note that defrosting of this unit is started manually (by pressing the DEF key for about 5 seconds) and
stopped manually.

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TEMPERATURE SETTING
Key lock function
This unit is provided with the key lock function. When the key lock is ON, change of temperature setting
through the key pad is not available. The key lock is set in OFF at the factory.

Display Mode Function

Key lock is OFF Enable to change of temperature setting
Key lock is ON Disable to change of temperature setting

Table 2. Procedure for key lock setting (change from key lock OFF to key lock ON)
Description of operation Key operated Indication after operation
The current chamber temperature is
1 ----
displayed.
The right digit is flashed.
2 Press key for 5 seconds.

Press key and scroll the figure When pressed, the figure of settable
4
to 1. digit increases.
The key lock is set to ON.
5 Press SET key. SET The current chamber temperature is
displayed.
Note:
The key lock only works with the chamber temperature setting and the DEF key. (In the MDF-U537D,
the key lock function for both the top and bottom compartments together.)
To release the key lock, select L0 when performing the key lock mode operation described above. (In
the MDF-U537D, the key lock can be released in either the top compartment mode or the bottom
compartment mode.)

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TEMPERATURE SETTING
Alarm temperature setting
This unit is provided with both high and low temperature alarms. The temperature at which the alarm is
activated may be changed.
The available set range for high temperature alarm is between +5oC and +15oC, and -5oC and -15oC for
low temperature alarm against the chamber temperature.
Note: The temperature alarm is set at ±10oC of the set temperature at the factory.
Display Mode Function
High temperature alarm set See Table 5 on page 22
Low temperature alarm set See Table 5 on page 22
High temperature alarm set for lower chamber of MDF-U537D See Table 5 on page 22
Low temperature alarm set for lower chamber of MDF-U537D See Table 5 on page 22
As an example, Table 3 shows the procedure to set the high temperature alarm so that the alarm can
activate when the chamber temperature is 5oC higher than the set temperature.
Table 4 shows the procedure to set the low temperature alarm so that the alarm can activate when the
chamber temperature is 5oC lower than the set temperature.

Table 3. Procedure for setting high temperature alarm

Description of operation Key operated Indication after operation
---- The current chamber temperature is
1
displayed.
The first digit is flashed.
2 Press key for 5 seconds.

Press key and scroll the figure When pressed, the figure of settable
3
to 1. digit increases.
The right digit is flashed.
4 Press SET key. SET

Pressing the key shifts the digit which can be set.

Set the temperature to 005 with the
5 When pressed, the figure of settable
key and key.
digit increases.
Alarm temperature is memorized and
6 Press SET key. SET the current chamber temperature is
displayed.

Table 4. Procedure for setting low temperature alarm

Description of operation Key operated Indication after operation
---- The current chamber temperature is
1
displayed.
The right digit is flashed.
2 Press key for 5 seconds.

Press key and scroll the figure When pressed, the figure of settable
3
to 2. digit increases.
The right digit is flashed.
4 Press SET key. SET
Pressing the key shifts the digit which can be set.
Set the temperature to -05 with the
5 When pressed, the figure of settable
key and key.
digit increases.
Alarm temperature is memorized and
6 Press SET key. SET the current chamber temperature is
displayed.

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ALARMS & SAFETY FUNCTIONS
This unit has the alarms and safety functions shown in Table 5, and also self diagnostic functions.

Table 5 Alarms and safety functions

Alarm & Safety Situation Indication Buzzer Safety operation
If the chamber temperature is higher ALARM lamp is flashed.
High temperature Intermittent tone with Remote alarm with 15
than the temperature at which the Temperature indicator is
alarm 15 minutes delay. minutes delay.
high temperature alarm is activated. flashed.
If the chamber temperature is lower ALARM lamp is flashed.
Low temperature Intermittent tone with Remote alarm with 15
than the temperature at which the Temperature indicator is
alarm 15 minutes delay. minutes delay.
low temperature alarm is activated. flashed.
In the case of power failure.
When power switch is turned OFF.
Power failure alarm ALARM lamp is flashed. Intermittent tone Remote alarm.
When the power to the unit is
disconnected.
When there is no key pressing in Chamber temperature is ----- Finishing of each
Auto-return
each setting mode for 90 seconds. displayed. setting mode.
Change of setting is
Key lock When the key lock is “ON”. ----- -----
disable.
ALARM lamp is flashed.
Thermal sensor If the thermal sensor is Remote alarm.
E01 and chamber temp. are Intermittent tone
Abnormality disconnected. Continuous running.
displayed alternately.
(for MDF-U537D,
ALARM lamp is flashed.
upper chamber If the thermal sensor is Remote alarm.
E02 and chamber temp. are Intermittent tone
only) short-circuited. Continuous running.
displayed alternately.
ALARM lamp is flashed.
Thermal sensor If the thermal sensor is Remote alarm.
E03 and chamber temp. are Intermittent tone
abnormality disconnected. Continuous running.
displayed alternately.
(MDF-U537D,
ALARM lamp is flashed.
lower chamber If the thermal sensor is Remote alarm.
E04 and chamber temp. are Intermittent tone
only) short-circuited. Continuous running.
displayed alternately.
ALARM lamp is flashed.
If the protective sensor for
Thermal sensor E05 and chamber temp. are
compressor is disconnected.
abnormality displayed alternately. Remote alarm.
Intermittent tone
(MDF-U537, U537D ALARM lamp is flashed. Normal operation.
If the protective sensor for
only) E06 and chamber temp. are
compressor is short-circuited.
displayed alternately.
ALARM lamp is flashed.
If the thermal sensor for lower
E07 and chamber temp. are
Thermal sensor chamber is disconnected.
displayed alternately. Remote alarm.
abnormality Intermittent tone
ALARM lamp is flashed. Normal operation.
(MDF-U537 only) If the thermal sensor for lower
E08 and chamber temp. are
chamber is short-circuited.
displayed alternately.
Battery switch When battery switch is OFF at the ALARM lamp is flashed.
Intermittent tone Remote alarm.
check time of alarm test. E09 is flashed.
Remote alarm.
In the case of failure of compressor
Compressor stops
cooling fan motor.
running when the temp
Compressor temp. In the case of abnormal high o
E10 and chamber temp. are reaches about 100 C.
Abnormality (MDF- temperature due to the dust on the Intermittent tone
displayed alternately. Electromagnetic valve
U537, U537D only) condenser.
1, 2 and compressor
In the case of abnormal high
stop.
ambient temperature.
(MDF-U537D only)
Note:
1. The above power failure alarm is available when the battery switch is ON and the battery is charged.
If the battery switch is OFF or the battery is discharged, only the remote alarm is activated.
2. The power failure alarm can be kept about 12 hours with the battery charged completely. 2-day
operation of the freezer is needed to charge the battery full.
3. The chamber temperature is displayed for 5 seconds if the BUZZER key is depressed during the power
failure alarm. At the same time, the alarm stops.
4. The remote alarm is silenced by pressing BUZZER key as the remote alarm is operated in conjunction
with the buzzer, except for the power failure alarm.
5. After power failure, the operation is resumed with the condition before power failure since the
temperature setting and alarm temperature setting are memorized in a nonvolatile memory.

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SETTING OF ALARM RESUME TIME
The alarm buzzer and remote alarm are silenced by pressing BUZZER key on the control panel during
alarm condition. The buzzer and remote alarm will be activated again after certain suspension if the
alarm condition is continued. The suspension time can be set by following the procedure shown in the
Table 6 below.
The example in the table is based on the assumption that the desired duration is 20 minutes.
Note: The duration is set in 30 minutes at the factory.

Table 6. Setting procedure for alarm resuming time (change from 30 minutes to 20 minutes)
Description of operation Key operated Indication after operation
The current chamber temperature is
1 ----
displayed.
The first digit is flashed.
2 Press key for 5 seconds.

Pressing the key shifts the digit which can be set.

Set the figure to F25 with the
3 When pressed, the figure of settable
key and key.
digit increases.
The current reset time is displayed.
4 Press SET key. SET
The middle digit is flashed.
Set the figure to 020 with the When pressed, the figure of settable
5
key. digit increases.
Alarm temperature is memorized and
6 Press SET key. SET the current chamber temperature is
displayed.

• The settable alarm resume time are 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes. The buzzer and remote alarm
would not reset if the reset time is set in 000.
• The setting of alarm reset time cannot be changed during the defrosting.
• The buzzer and remote alarm during power failure or alarm testing cannot be silenced.
• The set mode returns to the temperature display mode automatically when 90 seconds has passed
without any key operation. In this case, any setting before pressing SET key is not memorized.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Always disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to any repair or maintenance of the unit in
order to prevent electric shock or injury.
Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of
maintenance. These may be harmful to your health.

CAUTION
Always put on the dry gloves to protect the hands at the time of maintenance. No gloves may cause
cut of the finger by the edge or corner.

Cleaning of cabinet
1. Clean the unit once a month. Regular cleaning keeps the unit looking new.
2. Use a dry cloth to wipe off small amounts of dirt on the outside and inside of the unit and all
accessories. If the unit is very dirty, use a neutral detergent.
3. After cleaning, wipe away the cleaner completely with a cloth washed in clean water.
4. Never pour water onto or into the unit. Doing so can damage the electric insulation and cause failure.

・The compressor and other mechanical parts are completely sealed. This unit requires absolutely no
lubrication.
・Remove dust from the power supply plug periodically.

Defrosting
Defrost the freezer whenever one of the defrost marks shown by 8 in the figure on page 8 is hidden by
frost.
Use the scraper provided for removing the frost if the freezer operation must be continued. Pay
attention not to impact or damage the inner wall.
(In the case of MDF-U537D, the top and bottom compartments can be defrosted independently.
Perform the following procedure after first using the compartment select key to select the compartment to
be defrosted.)
1. When defrosting, temporarily move all the contents of containers in the freezer to another
low-temperature freezer.
2. Place the empty defrost/storage container inside the freezer.
3. Press DEF key for 5 seconds to stop the refrigerating operation. While the refrigerating operation is
stopped, the current chamber temperature and dF is displayed on the control panel alternately.
4. After a several hours, check visually that all defrost was removed completely.
5. Throw out the water that has accumulated in the defrost/storage containers, then wipe the inside of the
freezer dry.
6. Press DEF key so that the refrigerating operation can be started.
7. Once the chamber temperature has dropped to the desired temperature, place the original contents
back in the freezer chamber.

Note:
After the defrosting, the refrigerating operation is never resumed automatically. Make sure to press DEF
key to start the freezer operation after defrosting.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
If the unit malfunctions, check out the following before calling for service.

The chamber is not cooled at all

1. The circuit breaker of power source is active.
2. The voltage is too low? (In this case, call an electrician.)
3. The power switch is not ON.
4. The large amount of articles (load) is stored in the chamber at one time.
5. The freezer is in defrost condition.

The cooling is poor

1. The ambient temperature is too high.
2. The door is not closed firmly.
3. The large amount of frost is built on the chamber wall.
4. The air intake vent is blocked.
5. The set temperature is not inputted properly.
6. The freezer is in the direct sunlight.
7. There is any heating source near the freezer.
8. A rubber cap and insulation for the access port are not set correctly.
9. You put too many unfrozen articles into the freezer compartment.

When the unit does not accept changes of set-point temperature

1. The key lock is set in “ON” mode.

Noise
1. The freezer is not installed on the sturdy floor.
2. The freezer is not leveled with the leveling feet.
3. There is anything touching the frame.
4. The freezer is in the status immediately after start up.
The unit sometimes causes a noise when the chamber temperature is high due to the large load. The
noise gets less and less accompanying with the cooling of the chamber.

DISPOSAL OF UNIT
WARNING
If the unit is to be stored unused in an unsupervised area for an extended period ensure that children
do not have access and doors cannot be closed completely.
The disposal of the unit should be accomplished by appropriate personnel. Always remove
doors to prevent accidents such as suffocation.

This product has an electric battery.

廢電池
請回收 Please recycle it for effective utilization of resources and protection of our environment.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Label indication is obliged to comply with Taiwanese battery regulation.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Name Biomedical Freezer
Model MDF-U333 MDF-U537 MDF-U537D
External dimensions W614 x D733 x H1620 (mm) W804 x D772 x H1802 (mm) W804 x D772 x H1802 (mm)
W658 x D607 x H589 (mm)
Upper chamber
Internal dimensions W490 x D485 x H1290 (mm) W658 x D607 x H1272 (mm)
W658 x D607 x H603 (mm)
Lower chamber
Effective capacity 274 L 482 L 452 L
Exterior Painted steel
Interior Styrol resin
Insulation Rigid polyurethane foamed-in place
Outer door Painted steel
Lock 1
Caster 4
Leveling leg 2
Evaporator Tube on sheet type (also used as a shelf)
Diameter 30 mm Diameter 30 mm Diameter 30 mm
Access port
1 on left side 1 on back side 2 on back side
Condenser Wire and tube type
Compressor Hermetic type, 225 W Hermetic type, 350 W
Refrigerant R-134a R-407D
Temperature controller Electronics controller (between -18 and -40oC)
Temperature display Digital display (between -50 and +50oC)
Temperature sensor Thermistor sensor
Temperature alarm Flash of digital indicator and alarm lamp, Buzzer, (Remote alarm)
1 set of key, 1 scraper 1 set of key, 1 scraper
4 card holders 14 card holders
4 large baskets 6 large baskets for upper chamber
Accessories
W446 x D369 x H220 (mm) W290 x D536 x H136 (mm)
1 small basket 8 small baskets for lower chamber
W487 x D221 x H155 (mm) W290 x D536 x H100 (mm)
Weight 81 kg 131 kg 136 kg
Battery For power failure alarm, Nickel hydrogen battery, DC 6V, 1100mAh, Automatic charge
Automatic temperature recorder (MTR-G85)
Optional component
Mounting kit for automatic temperature recorder (MPR-S7, MDF-S740T)
Note: Design or specifications will be subject to change without notice.

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PERFORMANCE
MDF-U333
Cooling performance -30oC (ambient temperature; 35oC, no load)
Temperature control range -20oC to -30oC
Rated voltage AC 110 V AC 115 V AC 220 V AC 220 to 240 V
Rated frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz
Rated power consumption 150 W 140 W 140 W 155 W
Noise level 37 dB [A] (background noise; 20 dB)
Maximum pressure 1380 kPa

MDF-U537
Cooling performance -30oC (ambient temperature; 35oC, no load)
Temperature control range -20oC to -30oC
Rated voltage AC 110 V AC 115 V AC 220 V AC 220 to 240 V
Rated frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz
Rated power consumption 220 W 230 W 190 W 205 W
Noise level 42 dB [A] (background noise; 20 dB)
Maximum pressure 1850 kPa

MDF-U537D
Cooling performance -30oC (ambient temperature; 35oC, no load)
Temperature control range -20oC to -30oC
Rated voltage AC 110 V AC 115 V AC 220 V AC 220 to 240 V
Rated frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz
Rated power consumption 250 W 260 W 205 W 225 W
Noise level 42 dB [A] (background noise; 20 dB)
Maximum pressure 2250 kPa

Note :The unit with CE mark complies with EC directives 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.

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 CAUTION
Please fill in this form before servicing.
Hand over this form to the service engineer to keep for his and your safety.

Safety check sheet

1. Freezer contents : □Yes □No
Risk of infection: □Yes □No
Risk of toxicity: □Yes □No
Risk from radioactive sources: □Yes □No

(List all potentially hazardous materials that have been stored in this unit.)
Notes :

2. Contamination of the unit

Unit interior □Yes □No
No contamination □Yes □No
Decontaminated □Yes □No
Contaminated □Yes □No
Others:

3. Instructions for safe repair/maintenance of the unit

a) The unit is safe to work on □Yes □No
b) There is some danger (see below) □Yes □No
Procedure to be adhered to in order to reduce safety risk indicated in b) below.

Date :
Signature :
Address, Division :
Telephone :

Product name : Model : Serial number : Date of Installation :

Biomedical Freezer MDF-U333/U537/U537D

Please decontaminate the unit yourself before calling the service engineer.

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7FB6P101288007 SANYO Electric Biomedical Co., Ltd.
(5 April 2005)
10-15, Hongo 3-Chome
Recycled paper Bunkyoku, Tokyo 113-8434 Japan
Printed in Japan