Whirlpool COMPACT FREEZER User Manual

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Parts And Features 4
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Using Your Freezer 7 Caring For Your
Freezer 10 If You Need
Assistance Or Service 12
Warranty 16
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A NOTE TO YOU

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, wodd-dass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and
maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read if carefully. Also, please complete and
mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
AWARNING
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, bums, fire and electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.
ACAUTION

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301, is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance Or Service’ on page 12. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance's complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer's name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date
Dealer Name Dealer Phone

The Whirlpool Freezer Guide is also available.

The Whirlpool Freezer Guide is a companion book to this Freezer Use and Care Guide and is available free of charge. It contains informa tion on freezing different kinds of foods,
packaging and food storage times. The Freezer Guide also has helpful hints for saving
energy and solving common freezer problems.
To order the Freezer Guide, write to:
Whirlpool Corporation Attention; Customer Service Dept.
1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPorte, IN 46305
and request the Whirlpool Freezer Guide, Part No. 1114865.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Impoitant Safety Instructions

^WARNING
• Read all operating instructions before
using your freezer.
• Child entrapment and suffocations are not
problems of the past. Junked or aban doned freezers are still dangerous, even if they will “just sit in the garage for a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old freezer, do it safety. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions:
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-

Help us help you

Please:
• Install and level the freezer on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.
• Do not install the freezer near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
• Use the freezer only in an area where the temperature will not exceed 110“F (43.3°C) or drop below 55“F (13°C).
• Keep the freezer out of the weather.
• Connect the freezer only to the proper kind of outlet, with the comect electrical supply and grounding. (See “Locating the proper electrical supply” on page 5.)
• Do not load the freezer with food before it has time to get properly cold.
• Use the freezer only to do what home freezers are designed to do.
• Properly maintain the freezer. -
• Make sure the freezer is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
• Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the freezer.
• Never dean freezer parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• FOR YOUR SAFETY •
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. TTIE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
Also, if your freezer has a Consumer Buy Guide Label, remove it, any packaging material, tape and inside labels (except the model and serial number label) before using your freezer.
To remove any remaining glue:
• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
• Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as de scribed above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive clean
ers. These can damage the material. See
“Important Safety Instructions" above.
NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet
located on the back of the freezer.
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PARTS AND FEATURES

Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like.
Evaporator (on back wall not shown)
Removable storage baskets
Adjustable temperature control (on back of cabinet)
Defrost drain
Removable countertop
Leveling legs
Reversible door and hinge
Plastic scraper
Magnetic
door gasket
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FREEZER DIMENSIONS
34 inches • Depth
20^4 inches
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(door open 90°)
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66 pounds
3.2 cu. ft.
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INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER

Installing Your Freezer
In This Section

Cleaning your freezer

Locating the proper electrical supply ..5
Proper installation of any appliance is very important. This section will tell you everything you need
to know to install your freezer properly.
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Choosing the proper location...
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Completing the Installation
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Cleaning your freezer
Clean your freezer thoroughly before using it.
1. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and mild detergent in warm water to dean outside and inside of freezer, door liner and gasket.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Locating the proper electrical supply

Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere
fused and property grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
If your freezer does not have a plug with a grounding prong, connect the green ground wire (at the lower back of the freezer) to an effective ground. DO NOT ground the wire to gas, electrical or hydraulic piping, PVC tubes, or faucets.
Strong grounding type wall receptacle
3-prong grounding plug

Choosing the proper location

Read the following items before choosing the location for the freezer. See “Completing the installation” on page 6 before sliding the
freezer into place.
1. Pick a safe place, indoors, away from
flammables such as gasoline.
2. Check the strength of the floor. It should
hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer.
3. Make sure the floor is level.
4. If you want to enclose your freezer, or store
it under a counter, leave at least VA inches of air space on all sides and behind the unit. Leave at least 4 inches of air space above the freezer.
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INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER

Completing the installation

Level the freezer so the door will close prop erly. The leveling legs are packaged with your
Use and Care Guide.
1. Attach the 2 plastic legs to the right and left front comers of the freezer base. Use 2 leveling screws.
2. Screw leveling screws into the right and left rear corners of the freezer base.
3. Snap the plastic screw covers over the heads of the rear leveling screws.
4. Connect the freezer to a proper electrical
supply. (See “Locating the proper electrical supply" on page 5.)
5. Slide the freezer into place.
6. Place a level on the top of the freezer- first side-to-side, then front-to-back. Turn the rear leveling screws clockwise to lower them or counterclockwise to raise them.
NOTE: Adjust the freezer so the rear legs are slightly lower than the front fixed legs. This will help the door seal better.
7. After the freezer is filled with food, recheck with a level.
Front plastic leg and leveling screw
Rear leveling screw and plastic cover
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Using Your Freezer

USING YOUR FREEZER
In This Section
Setting the temperature control.. Removing the freezer baskets Loading the freezer
In order to obtain the best possible results from your freezer, you must operate it properly. This section will tell you how to do just that.
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Removing the countertop
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Setting the temperature control

The Temperature Control is located on the back (lower rear) of the freezer cabinet. Use a coin to adjust the control. The settings range from 1 (warmest) to 3 (coldest). Use the following chart as guide for setting your freezer to the proper temperature.
SETTING ROOM TEMPERATURE 1 (minimum) 2 (medium) 77“F to 86”F 3 (maximum)
Below 77°F
Above 86°F
8 9 9
NOTE: Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours
before filling it with frozen food. Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food. Never add more than 2-3 pounds of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer space (6.4 to 9.6 pounds total).

Removing the freezer baskets

The freezer baskets can be removed for filling with food, removing food, or for easier defrost ing and cleaning of the freezer.
To remove the baskets:
• Slide basket straight out, lift front, and slide
out the rest of the way.
To replace the baskets:
• Place basket on slides on both sides of the
freezer liner. Slide basket in all the way.
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USING YOUR FREEZER

Loading the freezer

Go ahead and load up your freezer, but leave
room around the food for the cold air to
circulate. Your freezer has 4 wire storage
baskets to help you organize the food.
NOTE; Do not add more than 9.9 pounds of
unfrozen (fresh) food in a 24 hour period.
To load your freezer:
1. Remove the storage baskets.
2. Arrange the food in the baskets. Avoid
overloading the baskets. Leave about
Ya inch between the top of the food and the
top of the storage basket. This allows for proper air circulation.
3. Replace the baskets.
NOTE: Keep the door dosed while filling the
storage baskets. This will help save energy.
Tips for freezing fresh food
When freezing fresh food, follow these tips for
better results:
• Only freeze fresh, prime-quality food.
• Avoid placing fresh food next to frozen food.
• Wrap fresh food in aluminum foil, coated freezer paper, or sturdy plastic containers with tight-fitting lids. When the air is removed from the container, the food will not dry out.
• Prepare foods in small portions. This will help with uniform freezing.
• Do not place hot food in the freezer.
Tips for storing frozen food
• Be aware of expiration dates of frozen foods.
• For more information on packaging and recommended storage times, refer to a
reliable cookbook or freezer storage guide.
NOTE; To order Whirlpool’s Freezer Guide,
see page 2.

Removing the countertop

The countertop can be removed for easier cleaning. It must be removed when reversing the door swing.
To remove the countertop:
1. Carefully lift the back of the countertop.
2. Lift the front.
To replace the countertop:
1. Position front of countertop in place.
2. Lower back into place.
NOTE: If necessary, replace the adhesive
strips on the top of the freezer with the new strips supplied with the unit.
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Reversing the door swing
You can reverse the door swing of your freezer so the door opens from the opposite direction.
To reverse the door swing:
1. Remove the counter top. (See “Removing
the counter top” on page 8.)
2. Remove the Vie-inch hinge screws with a
screwdriver. Remove the hinge assembly.
3. Gently lift the door up off the bottom hinge.
4. Remove the plastic hole plugs from the opposite side and replace them where the
hinge screws used to be.
5. On the top of the door, remove the plastic
plugs from both comers and replace them in the opposite holes.
6. On the bottom of the door, remove the
plastic plug and replace it in the opposite side.
7. Tilt your freezer back enough to remove
the hinge assembly and screws from the bottom of the freezer cabinet.
8. Replace the bottom hinge assembly and
screws in the opposite side of the cabinet.
9. Gently place the door on the bottom hinge.
10. Replace the top hinge assembly and
screws.
11. Replace the adhesive strips on the top of the cabinet with the new strips supplied with the unit.
12. Replace the counter top.
USING your - FRE1E2ER
Saving energy
You can help save energy.
• Keep the door closed whenever possible.
Avoid opening the door unnecessarily.
• Never place hot food inside the freezer.
• Set the Temperature Control to the proper
setting for your room conditions.
• Position your freezer so it is slightly tilted
backward. This helps the door seal better.
• Place your freezer in a well ventilated area,
away from sunlight, hot surfaces, or humidity.
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CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER

Caring For Your Freezer
In This Section
Defrosting and cleaning
the freezer
Your freezer is designed to give you years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure a long product life. This section will tell you how to care for your freezer properly.
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Defrosting and cleaning the freezer
Defrost and dean your freezer when frost has built up to about Vi-inch (6 mm) thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity
areas, the freezer may need more frequent defrosting and cleaning.
AWARNING
Electrical Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
• Turning the Temperature Control to OFF does not remove power from the unit. Failure to unplug the power cord before cleaning or servicing the freezer could result in electrical shock.
• Do not place electrical devices in
freezer when defrosting. Shock or injury
can occur.
• Do not use an ice pick, knife or other
sharp-pointed tool to defrost freezer.
Damage can occur.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer. Do not use deaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or . cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Damage can occur.
To defrost and clean the freezer:
1. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF and
unplug the power cord.
2. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for several hours.
OR
Store frozen food in a cooler, additional freezer, or in a cool area.
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3. Remove the storage baskets and scrape
the sides of the liner with the plastic scraper provided with the unit.
NOTE: Be careful when scraping around the evaporator on the back wall. Do not puncture it.
4. Place pans of hot water in the freezer with the door open to speed melting. Directing air from an electrical fan into the freezer will also help. Do not place fan in the freezer.
5. Pull out the drain plug and place a shallow pan or container under the drain opening to catch defrost water.
NOTE: Check the pan frequently to avoid water overflow. Have a second pan handy for easier emptying of the drain pan.
6. Wipe water from the walls with a towel or sponge.
7. Wash the inside walls with a solution of
2 tablespoons (26 g) baking soda to
1 quart (0.95 L) warm water.
8. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
9. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and
mild detergent in warm water to clean outside of freezer, door liner, door gasket and storage baskets.
10. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
11. Wax painted metal surfaces on outside of
freezer to provide rust protection. NOTE; Do not wax plastic parts. Wax may
damage them.
12. Replace the drain plug.
13. Plug in power cord and set Temperature Control to proper setting. (See “Setting the temperature control” on page 7.) Let the
unit cool for 2-4 hours with the door closed.
14. Replace food in storage baskets and replace storage baskets in freezer.
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CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER
What to do during power outages
1. Call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
2. Keep freezer closed If service Is to be
Interrupted 24 hours or less.
This will help food stay frozen.
3. If service Is to be Interrupted longer than
24 hours, do this;
Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space. This will keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days.
OR
If dry ice or a food locker is not available, use or can perishable food at once.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns.
Failure to do so could result in dry ice bums.
NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays
cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods.
Food containing ice crystals may be safely
refrozen, but the quality and flavor of the food may be affected.
Use refrozen food quickly. If the condition of
the food is poor, or you feel it is unsafe to eat, dispose of it immediately.
^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Vacation and moving care

Short vacations

If you will be away for a short period of time (a few days), it is not necessary to turn off your freezer. Set the Temperature Control to
1 (minimum).

Long vacations

If you will be away for a long period of time:
1. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF and
unplug the freezer.
2. Remove all frozen food and store in another
freezer.
3. Completely defrost and clean your freezer.
4. Tape wood or rubber blocks to the top of the door to prop the door open far enough
for air to get in. This will keep odors and
mold from forming.
AWARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play
near or climb inside the freezer when the door is propped open.
They may become injured or trapped.

Moving

When you are moving to a new home:
1. Remove all frozen food and pack it in dry
ice.
2. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF and
unplug the freezer.
3. Clean it thoroughly.
4. Tape the door shut and tape the electrical
cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, refer to
pages 5-7 of this manual for information on installation and setting the Temperature Control.
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

If You Need Assistance Or Service
This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.

1. Before calling for assistance ...

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.
PROBLEM
The freezer stops running
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord in not plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage.
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped.
The local power has failed. The Temperature Control is
set to OFF.
SOLUTION
Firmly plug the power cord into a live circuit with the proper voltage.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Wait for power to be restored. Set the Temperature Control to a
numbered setting.
Food items do
not freeze properly
You hear noises by the freezer
There is humidity in the freezer
Air circulation is blocked. Food is not arranged properly.
The door is opened too often. The freezer is not properly
installed. Temperature Control is not set
properly.
The freezer is not leveled properly.
Gas expansion in the evaporator.
Relative humidity in room is
too high.
Rearrange food. Allow room for the air to circulate around the food.
Avoid opening the door frequently. See ‘Installing Your Freezeri" on
pages 5-6. Set the Temperature Control to the
proper position for your room condi tions. (See “Setting the temperature control" on page 7.)
Adjust the rear leveling legs so the freezer is properly leveled. (See ‘Completing the installation” on page 6.)
This is normal on very humid days.
This is normal on very humid days.
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
2. if you need assistance ...
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to
obtain satisfactory operation from your
appliance or. if service is necessary, recom mend a qualified service company in your
area.
If you prefer, write to;
Mr. William Clark Consumer Assistance Center
Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
3. If you need service ...
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Whirlpool has a nationwide
WlUilpoOl Whirlpool®*^ service
trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
y t“ network of authorized
SERVICE Whirlpool
service technicians are
4. If you need FSP® replace ment parts ...
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied with
how the problem was solved ...
• Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.
• Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606
• MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
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DRYERS, SERVICE A REPAIR
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WHIRLPOOL^

Domestic Freezer Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct
defects in materials or workmanship. FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are;
1. Compressor 4. Drier
2. Evaporator 5. Connecting Tubing
3. Condenser WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the freezer.
2. Instruct you how to use the freezer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs or batteries.
B. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
C. Damage to freezer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products
not approved by Whirlpool.
D. Food loss coverage for freezers used in commercial applications.
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
Limited domestic food loss coverage. See below for details on limited domestic food loss protection plan. Service under the full warranties must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool®“ service company.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM
AGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
UMITED DOMESTIC FOOD LOSS COVERAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES.
During the first year of ownership, the Whirlpool Freezer warranty provides reimbursement as stated below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of defects in materials or workmanship.
During the second through tenth years of ownership, reimbursement will be made as stated below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of a FAILURE OF THE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM.
Food spoilage losses must be verified by Whirlpool or an authorized Whirlpool®“ service company. Reimburse ment of losses will be based on domestic use and freezer size up to the total cumulative amount shown for the
ten year warranty period.
9.9 cubic feet or smaller.....................................................
10.0 to 16.0 cubic feet.........................................................up to $300.00 maximum payment
16.1 cubic feet or larger
The reimbursement amounts shown may or may not cover the actual replacement cost of the contents of your freezer. They are. however, the maximum payments that will be paid and they are cumulative tor the ten year warranty period.
Sorry, but Whirlpool is not responsible for food losses caused by natural spoilage, misuse or negligent care of the freezer, or by accidental or Intentional cfsconnecting of the electrical power cord, power interruption, inadequate power, fire damage, water damage, theft, or riots, strikes, war or acts of God.
If you need service, first see the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking “Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.
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up to $150.00 maximum payment
up to $400.00 maximum payment
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S' Registered Traderr,ark / SM Service Mark of Whir1pK>ol Corporation.
Printed in U.S.A.
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