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use&care guide
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Please read this
Use and Care Guide^
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells you howto start your freezer,
defrost it, clean it and adjust controls.
Treat your new freezer with care. Use it only to
do what home freezers are designed to do.
Parts and features
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Model and Serial Numbers here...
■O'...! service or cal with cj questior''
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as shown)
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Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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Contents p„e
SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Chest Freezer .................................. 4
Remove Sales Labels
Install Defrost Drain Cover ........................ 4
Clean It ...................................................... 4
Plug It In..................................................... 4
USING YOUR FREEZER
Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control ... 5
Cooling Freezer First ................................. 5
The Sliding Baskets
The Key Eject Lock
The Signal Light
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c 1986 Whirlpool Corporation
Safety first
Child entrapment and suffocation are
not things of the past. Junked or aban
doned freezers are still dangerous, even if
they will "just sit in the garage a few days."
If you are getting rid of your old freezer,
do it safely. Please read the enclosed
safety booklet from the Association of
Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help pre
vent accidents
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Changing the Interior Light Bulb
Energy Saving Tips.................................... 6
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER
Cleaning Chart .......................................... 7
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER
Packaging and Sealing Food
To Wrap Foods
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Storing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Flave a Problem ....................... 11
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your freezer, you are personally re
sponsible for making sure that it,,
• is installed and levelled on a floor that will hold the
weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use,
• is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and grounding, (Refer to
your "Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions,")
• is used only for jobs expected of home freezers
• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source
' IS properly maintained.
' is out of the weather,
' is used in an area where the room temperature
will not exceed 110""F (43,3°C),
is not run where there are explosive fumes,
is not used by those who may not understand
how it should be used.
is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.
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Install properly...
1 Check the strength of the floor It should hold the
weight of a fully loaded freezer
2 Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in
flammables such as gasoline.
3, Allow at least 3 inches (7,5 cm) air space on all
sides of freezer and 2 inches (5 cm) at back. Leave
room at top for lid to open all the way.
4. It should not be necessary to remove the lid during
installation. If, for any reason, the hinges need ad
justment, see your authorized WHIRLPOOL dealer.
5 Do not cover the freezer with items such as
blankets, sheets, tablecloths, etc.
Install defrost drain cover...
1, Remove cover from literature package,
2, Check drawing on front cover for placement,
3, Install cover
Plug it in...
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Level ehest freezer...
from end to end and front to back so that the lid will
seal properly.
Check with level
Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and any
inside labels before using the freezer
To remove any remaining glue:
1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove
OR
2, Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1
teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water) be
fore removing glue as described in step 1
DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car
bon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Care & Service label
on inside lid or Tech Sheet on back of cabinet.
Freezer
Power Plug
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz,, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply is re
quired. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided
Do not use an extension cord. Use a recep
tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. See individual electrical require
ments and grounding instruction sheet in your liter
ature package.
3-prong
grounding plug
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Using your freezer
Setting the temperature control...
1. Insert a coin in the slot of the Temperature Control to
turn it.
2 Turn control to Number 3, This setting is designed to
maintain the temperature at or near 0“F ( 17.8 'C)
under normal operating conditions.
The sliding baskets...
Can be moved from side to side or removed when
loading or unloading food below them.
To remove:
Lift basket out
Adjusting the temperature control...
1 Turn control to higher number for colder temper
atures
2 Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures
Cooling freezer first...
1 Allow freezerto cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with
frozen food.
2 Let it cool overnight before adding large amount
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 wil
turn ON and OFF as needed to keep the freezer at
the proper temperature
To replace:
Lower basket into place
The key eject lock...
can help reduce the hazard of child
entrapment
The signal light...
automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure.
If the signal light is not glowing, immediately check:
• for power interruption,
• for an unplugged power cord,
• for a burned out signal light.
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.
WARNING: To avoid possible shocks, first unplug
freezer or turn off electricity leading
to freezer at the main power supply.
To replace:
1, Unplug power cord from outlet.
2, Carefully snap out light cover and assembly with a
screwdriver by inserting it under the end of metal
edge of the light. Be careful not to chip finish on
freezer.
3, Unplug burned out signal light and replace with a
new one. Signal light can be ordered from your
WHIRLPOOL dealer.
4, Then, snap light assembly into place,
5, Plug power cord into outlet.
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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. Replaoe with a 40 watt applianoe bulb.
Energy Saving Ups...
• Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures lid
closure.
• Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove several
items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi
nate searching.
• Fill to capacity. Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods.
• Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( -17.8°C), There is no need to store foods
below 0°F,
• Do not let frost build up to more than V4 inch
(6 mm) thick.
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about hi 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 After defrosting:
7. Placeapanunderthedrain,orattachahosetofhe 1 Remove hose adapter
threaded end of the adapter and direct water into 2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper
a separate drain. 3. Plug in freezer
8. Clean freezer according to the following 4. See directions for "Setting the Temperature Con-
directions, trol," page 5,
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Cleaning chart.
Part
Removable parts
(baskets)
Outside
Inside walls
Lid gasket
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent,
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel, baking
soda and warm water
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and interior parts.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter
gent and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
How to clean
• Wash with warm water and a mild detergent
• Rinse and dry
• Wash with warm water and a mild de
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
• Rinse and dry
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
Place pans of hot water In freezer with lid open
to speed melting. Directing air from an electric
fan into freezer will also help,
• Remove defrost water with towel or sponge.
• Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g]
baking soda to 1 quart (.95 L] warm water,
• Rinse and dry.
Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
Rinse and dry.
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Freezing food in your freezer
To wrap foods...
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about one-
third longer than distance around food to be
wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur
face with food in center of sheet.
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage
temperature, it may be loaded with frozen food.
When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see
the following chart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
POUNDS OF FOOD
TO FREEZE AT ONETIME
Size of
Freezer
15 cu, ft
(433 L)
18 cu, ft.
(519 L)
23 cu, ft,
(661 L)
'These amounts are based on USDA recommen
dations, If too many packages of unfrozen food
are packea at one time into the freezer, the rate
of freezing o too slow Poor quality products result
Meat or
Fish
30 lbs.
(13.5 kg)
36 lbs,
(16,2 kg)
46 lbs,
(20.7 kg)
Vegetables
or Fruit
45 lbs,
(20.3 kg)
54 lbs.
(24,3 kg)
69 lbs.
(31 kg)
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together
and fold in toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2.5 cm) folds until food fits tightly
against wrapping.
3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
pockets.
Packaging and sealing food...
Airtight packaging is important in freezing
foods. Containers and wrappings should be
moisture and vapor-proof and packages should
be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and air
out.
Freezer burn can result if food is not properly
wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates
and is of poor quality
4. Press all air from package. Fold each end over
twice. Make sure fold is tight and fasten
against end of package with freezer tape,
NOTE: When packaging meats that have not
been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap
or use stockinette to protect against tearing or
puncturing.
Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa
per with cellophane bonded to it, special freezer
bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for
packaging yourfood items. You'll find them at the
supermarket or freezer dealer
See the “Freezer Guide” for complete in
formation and tips on home freezing.
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1. Before freezing large quantities of food, turn Tem
perature Control to highest setting and let freezer
operate for several hours. After loading all food
items, return Temperature Control to the usual
setting.
Storing frozen food...
After food is frozen, stack packages anywhere
n the freezer Packages should not extend be
yond the shelf edge or they may keep the door
from closing and sealing properly
Foods to be frozen near side wol
2. To speed freezing, place unfrozen packages
near a side wall. Leave space between
packages,
3. Add more unfrozen food after first load is
frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours). Stack
frozen packages in center of freezer
Baskets Store small packages here to avoid
losing them in bottom of freezer
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Vacation and moving care
Vacations...
Arrange for someone to make regular checks of
your freezer to make sure it is operating and eleotricity
has not been interrupted.
Shutting off and moving...
If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours:
1. Remove and store all food,
2. Unplug freezer
3. Clean thoroughly. See "Cleaning your freezer,"
page 6,
4. Block lid open for air circulation. Turn lock to locked
position with lid open. Place blocks between lid
and cabinet and tape in place with self-adhesive
filament tape.
If you move the freezer:
1. Remove the sliding baskets.
2. Do not place objects inside or on top of
cabinet.
3. Level properly to ensure good lid seal,
WARNING: To help prevent accidents, do not al
low children near the freezer when the lid is
blocked open.
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To restart freezer, see "Using your freezer," page 5,
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before ealling for assistanee...
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If the electricity goes off:
Learn how long the power will be off by calling the
power company.
• \f service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep
the freezer closed. Most food will stay frozen
• If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours,
do this:
1. Remove all unfrozen food and store in a frozen
food locker. OR...
2. Place 2 lbs, (0 9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for every
cu, ft of freezer space. This will keep frozen foods
for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands
from dry ice burns
3. If neither fooa locker storage or dry ice is avail
able, use or can perishable food at once
• The length of time food will stay frozen depends on
several factors. For instance: a full freezer will remain
cold longer than a freezer partially filled. And a
freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a
freezer filled with baked goods Also, if the food still
contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, al
though the quality and flavor may be affected Use
this food as soon as convenient If the condition of
the food is poor or is in any way questionable, it is
wise to dispose o* it.
If your freezer stops running:
• Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit
with the proper voltage^ [See page 4 )
• Have you checked your home's main fuses or circuit
breaker box^
• Is the Temperature Control turned ONt
If the motor seems to run too long:
1. If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put
Tito the freezer, tire motor will run longer,
2. On hot summer days or if the room is hot, the motor
will run longer L - provide the correct amount of
cooling
2. If you need assistance*...
Caii Whiripool COOL-LINE ®service assistance
teiephone number. Dial free from:
Continental U.S.................................(800) 253-1301
Michigan........................................... (800) 632-2243
Aiaska & Hawaii
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Con
sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if service is neces
sary, recommend a qualified service company in
your areo.
3. If you need service*...
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If the freezer feels warm:
During normal operating conditions the freezer
cansfers heat removed from food packages and air
space to the outside room air. The freezer cabinet
may feel warm
If frost builds up on the trim strip around top ot
cabinet:
1. Check the fit of fhe lid to moke sure it is sealing.
With the lid closed, press down firmly on the edges
or at the center of the lid This pressure will cause
the flexible lid tc fit flat against the cabinet and
seal
2. Do not open or c ase the lid by grasping a corner
Use the handle.
4. If you have a problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone
number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consul
tants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
■‘If you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a com
plete description of the problem. This information is
needed in order to better respond to your request for
assistance.
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