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3. Cleaning - Before starting,
wash the interior with a solution
of two tablespoons (26 g] of
baking soda to one quart (.95 L)
of warm water. Rinse and dry.
Wash outside of freezer with
warm water and mild soap or
detergent, rinse thoroughly and
dry.
Before starting
your freezer -
1. locate it properly - For top
performance, locate your
freezer in a cool, dry, well-
ventilated place out of direct
sunlight and away from such
heat sources as radiators. Pick a
safe place, indoors, away from
inflammables such as gasoline.
For proper air circulation allow
at least two inches (5 cm] of air
space at the back and three
inches (7.5 cm) at the sides of
the freezer. Do not cover the
freezer with such items as
blankets, sheets, tablecloths,
etc. Check the strength of the
floor, make certain it can
support the weight of the freezer
when it is loaded. It should not
be necessary to remove the lid
during installation. If, for any
reason, the hinges need
adjustment, see your authorized
WHIRLPOOL dealer.
Remove the defrost drain cover
from the literature package,
located inside your freezer.
Install that cover, as shown on
Page I.
2. Keep it level - Level freezer
from end to end and from front
to back so that the lid will seal
properly. With the lid open, lay
a spirit level on the edge of the
freezer at the end and the front
of the cabinet. If it is necessary to
level cabinet, use wood shims.
Do not use cardboard or other
soft material.
NOTE: Do not use an abrasive or
harsh cleanser. Cleaning
waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches and
cleansers containing petroleum
products should not be used to
clean plastic parts of the
freezer.
To start freezer
Electrical Connection -Your
freezer should be connected to
its own individual receptacle,
one not controlled by a wall
switch. Make sure the
receptacle provides 120 volt, 15
amp, 60 Hz AC current. For your
safety, the power supply cord of
the freezer is equipped with a
three-pronged grounding plug.
It should be plugged into a
matching grounded three-
pronged type wall receptacle.
Attach retaining clip for cord
plug. Do not remove the ground
prong. See electrical require-
ments and grounding in-
structions sheet for complete
information.
NOTE: When freezer first starts, the
motor will run all the time until
the cabinet is cooled to a safe
storage temperature. This first
cooling may to ke 6 to 8 hours or
longer, depending upon the
weather and number of times the
freezer lid is opened. After the
cabinet is cooled, the motor turns
off. It will then turn on and off as
needed to keep the freezer at a
safe storage temperature.
Kev eiect lock
Your freezer is equipped with a
key eject lock which can help
reduce the hazard of child
entrapment. To lock or unlock
the freezer it is necessary to
manually hold the key in the
lock while turning. The lock is
spring loaded so the key can-
not be left in the lock. If key is
lost, a replacement can be
obtained from your dealer or a
Whirlpool TECH-CARE ’ service
agent. Always give complete
model and serial numbers of
your freezer when requesting a
replacement key.
Set cold control - Insert a coin
in the slot of the control to turn
it. To start turn cold control to
Number 3. This position will main-
tain zero zone temperatures
under normal operating con-
ditions. Turn the cold control
to a higher number for colder
temperatures or a lower
number for less cold
temperatures.
let freezer cool before filling -
Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours
before filling with frozen food.
Let it cool overnight before
adding a quantity of food to be
frozen.
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Taking care of
your freezer
Defrosting and cleaning
When frost has built up to about
X-inch (6 mm) thickness, it is
time to defrost. Use a plastic
scraper.
Do not use an ice pick, knife or
other sharp-pointed tool as it
could damage the liner
of the freezer.