Whirlpool EH23EFX Freezer User Manual


 
Changing the Automatic
Interior Light Bulb...
WARNING: Before removing the light bulb, either
unplug the freezer or disconnect the
electricity leading to the freezer at
the main power supply. Shock and
injury can occur if electricity re-
mains connected.
1 Remove bulb from lid liner.
2. Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb
Energy Saving Tips...
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Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures Ild
closure.
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Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove several
items at one time Keep contents organized to elimi-
note searching
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Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods.
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Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( ~ 17.8”C). There is no need to store foods
below 0°F.
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Do not let frost build up to more than Y4 inch
(6 mm) thick.
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has bL,!lt up to about %: inch (6 mm] thickness
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year
In high humidity areas. a freezer may need more frequent defrosting.
To defrost and clean:
1 Turn Temperature Control to OFF
2. Unplug Freezer
3. Take out all frozen food and sliding baskets.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
will stay frozen several hours
4. Remove drain cover by pulling out.
5. Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
6. Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of
freezer.
7. Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose to the
threaded end of the adapter and direct water into
a separate drain.
8. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrostfng:
1. Remove hose adapter.
2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper
3. Plug in freezer:
4. See directions for “Setting the Temperature Con-
trol:’ page 5