Kelvinator WFC25M4BW6, WFC25M4BW3, KFC13M5LW1, KFC09M3LW5, KFC09M3LW3 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'SGUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Record the Model No. and Serial No. of this freezer in the space provided below.

Model No.

Serial No.

Keep these numbers for future reference.

iMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes

the warranty period should service be required, tf service is performed, it is in your

best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.

Contents

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This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use
the freezer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide.

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important Safety instructions
First Steps
Setting the Temperature Control
Freezer Optional Features

Power Failure/Freezer Failure

Avoid Service Checklist

Warranty

Versi6n en espaSo_

FREEZER

Product and feature specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

P/N 297080600 (0106)

important Safety
instructions

Proper Disposal of Your

Risk of child entrap-

ment. Child entrapment and
suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators or

freezer are still dangerous--even ifthey
wil! sit for "just a few days." If you are

getting rid of your old refrigerator or
freezer, please follow the instructions

below to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR

OLDREFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

*Remove doors.

Read aH instructions before using this freezer.

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Do not store or use gasoline or other fiammabb vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this orany other appliance, Read product labels for flammability and otherwamings,

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Destroy carton, plastic bags,and any exterior wrapping material immediately after
the freezer is unpacked, Children should never use these items for play, Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.
AchHdmightsuffocateifhec_awlsintoafreezertohideorplay. See Proper
Freezer Disposal bft, Manycommunities havelaws requiring you totakethissafety
precaution,

Remove and discard any spacers used tosecure theshelves du ringshipping, Small
objects are a choke hazard to children,

For Your Safety

Child Safety

*Leave shelves in

place so children

may not easily

climb inside=

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electric shock, Do not use an extension
cord oran adapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from the power cord,

Grounding type
wall receptacle

Do not under
any circumstances
cut, remove,
or bypass
the grounding prong

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Power supply I
cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

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Electrical mnformation

These guideiines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in

the design of this freezer will operate properly.

o Refer to the seriaJ pJate for correct etectricaJ rating. The power cord of the

appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against
shock hazards, it must be plugged directly into its own properlygrounded three-

prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amptimedelayfuse orcircuit breaker, The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with the local codes and ordinances,

Consult aqualified electrician, Receptacles with Ground FaultCircuit interrupters
(GFCi)are NOTRECOMMENDED, DO NOTusean extensioncord oran adapter

p!ug,

o if voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected,

Operating thefreezer with insufficient power can damage the motor, Such damage
isnot covered under the warranty, ifyou suspect your household voltage is highor

low, consult your power company for testing,
To prevent the freezer from being tumed offaccidentally, do not plug the unit into

an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord,

o Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any manner,

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Other Precautions

To defrost freezer, always unplug the unit first,
Never unplug the freezer bypulling on the power cord, Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle,

o Turning thecontrol toOFFtumsoffthecompressor, but does notdisconnect power

toother electrical components,

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All rights reserved.

FirstSteps

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Hnstallation

DISCARD T_E (4) CRATIN(,

SCREWSAND (2) WOOD BASES

Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Freezers

Base

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

Installation

* Choose a pHacethat is neara grounded eHectricaHoutHet.
* Forthe most efficient operation, the freezershouHd be Hocatedwhere surround-

ing temperatures wHHnot exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (O°C) and
beHowwHHNOTaffect freezeroperation. AdditionaHcompressorheatersare not

recommended.

* A/low space around the unit for good air cimulation. Leave a 3 inch (75 mm)

space
on aHHsides of the freezer for adequate drcuHation.

Leveling

The freezer must have aHHbottom corners resting firmHyon a sofid floor, The floor
must be strong enough to support a fuHHyHoadedfreezer, Check the cabinet with
a HeveHfrom side to side. After discarding the crating screws and wood base, HeveH

the cabinet.
To Level Upright Unit:

Once HeveHed,sHightHyraise adjustment of front feet so the door cHoseseasiHywhen
opened about haHfway.

To LeveJ Chest Unit:

Hfneeded, add metaHor wood shims between feet pads and floor.

C_eaning

* Wash any removabHeparts, the freezerinterior, and exteriorwith miHddetergent

and warm water. Wipe dr},. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE
SURFACES.

Do not use razor bHades or other sharp instruments, which can scratch the
appHiancesurface when removing adhesive HabeHs,Any gHueHeftfrom the tape

can be removed with amixture of warm water and miHddetergent, or touch the
residue with the sticky side of tape aHreadyremoved, DO NOT REMOVE THE

SERIAL PLATE.

Figure 1

_To allow door to
choseand seamproperly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front
of sheBves.

Door Remova_ (upright modeJs)

If door must be removed to fit through narrow doorways:

1. GentHyHayfreezer on its back, on a throw rug or bHanket.

2. Remove base paneH(some modeHs) by unscrewing two screws from front of
base panel (Figure 1)

3. At top of cabinet, remove pHastictop hinge cover.

4. Remove screws from top hinge.

5. Remove top hinge from cabinet. Lift door off Howerhinge pin.

6. After door is removed, remove the two screws from bottom hinge.

7. To repHacedoor, reverse above order, and secureHytighten aHHscrews to prevent
hingesHippage.

SheHfFront

Setting the

Temperature Control

Cold Control

Coo( Down Period

For safe food storage, aUow 4 hours for the freezer to coo( down compbteiy. The
freezer wU( run continuously for the first several hours. Foods that are already
frozen may be placed in the freezerafter the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen
foods should NOT be baded into the freezer untUthe freezer has operated for 4

hours.

When loading the freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of
freezer space atone time. Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the
freezer, itis not necessary to turn the control knob to a colder setting while freezing

food.

Temperature Control

The temperatu recontrol is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on the
left outside wall on chest models. The temperature is factory preset to provide
satisfactory food storage temperatures. However, the temperature control is
adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction, if a
colder temperature isdesired, turn the temperature control knob tocoldest and allow
several hou rsfor temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.

Freezer Opt(onal

Power Defrost Plunger- Chest Freezers

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Power Defrost - Upright Freezers

NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or a!l of the features )isted betow.
Become famitiar with these features, and their use and care.

Power On L(ght
The Power On Light indicates that the freezer is propedy connected to electrical
power, The light glows even when the temperature control isturned to OFF. If the
light goes out, refer to "Freezer does not run" in the Avoid Service Checklist,

Juice Can Rack(upright modets)
The Juice Can Rack on the freezer door isspecially ridged to store juice cans and
prevent them from rolling out of the shelf.

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key

This securitylock fastens the doorsnugiy, ensuring stored food is secure. To lock or
unlock the freezer, push the key into the lock and turn. The key pops out of the lock

after it has been turned.

Power Defrost

The Power Defrost feature will defrost freezer in a fraction of the time usually
required. To defrost, remove all food, and follow these steps.

1. Pull out Power Defrost Plunger. Leave dooropen while defrosting. (Closing
freezer door wii( push in plunger and power defrost wii( be turned off.)

2. Push Power Defrost Plunger in to restart freezer after defrosting iscompleted.

Defrost Drain

The Defrost drainprovides a method of draining water during defrosting and cleaning.
See "Defrosting" in Care and Cleaning Section,

(nterior Light

The light comes on automatically when the door isopened. To replace the light bulb,
turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord, Replace the old
bulb with a bulb of the same wattage,

Defrost Drain

SHale-Out Basket (upright models)

The slide-out basket atthe bottom ofthe freezer provides separate storage space for
items that are difficult tostore on freezer shelves. To remove the basket, pullout and
lift up.