Using your freezer
Setting the temperature control...
To start, turn control to the middle of the dial. This
setting is designed to maintain the temperature at
or near 0°F [ - 17.8 “C] under normal operating
conditions
The Power Saving Control...
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Adjusting the temperature control.,
1 Turn control to higher number for colder temper-
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2. Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.
Cooling freezer first...
I. Allow freezerto cool 6 to 8 hours before filltng wrth
frozen food.
2. Let tt cool overnight before adding large amouni
of unfrozen food.
Note: When freezer is first started, the compressor
will run constantly until the cabinet IS cooled. It may
take up to 6 to 8 hours or longer, depending on room
temperature and the number of times the freezer
door is opened
After the cabinet IS cooled, the compressor will
turn ON and OFF as needed to keep the freezer at
the proper temperature
operates electric heaters These heaters help pre-
vent morsture from formrng on the outside of the
freezer when humidrty is high
1 Use the OFF setting when humidity IS low
2 Use the ON setting only if morsture forms on the
outside of the freezer
To remove:
I, Lift front of trrvet out of supports
2. Pull out.
To replace:
I, Position back of trivet against back wall
Lift the Front.
of freezer.
b Then
pull
out. 2 Lower front into place.
The
key eject
lock...
can help reduce the hazard of child
entrapment
To lock or unlock the freezer You must hold the
key in the lock while turning. The lock IS spring
loaded so the key cannot be left in the lock.
If the key is lost, contact Your WHIRLPOOL
dealer for a replacement. Always give the com-
plete model and serial number of your freezer
when requesting a replacement key.
Energy saving tips...
You can help your freezer use less electrrcity
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Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a
good door seal.
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Clean the condenser coils regularly.
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Keep door openings to a minimum. Remove several
items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimr-
nate searching.
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Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods. See pages 7 and 8
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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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Keep door locked to ensure door closure.
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Do not let frost build up to more than 1/4 Inch (6 mm]
thick. Efficrency IS reduced.
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Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidity is
low