White-Westinghouse WFU14FK3BW4, WFU0912DW0, WFU14FK3BW5, WFC15K2BW3, WFC09K0DW0 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'SGUIDE

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Record the Model No. and SefiaU No. of this freezer in the space provided beUow.

ModeU No.

SefiaJ No.

Keep these numbers for future reference.

iMPORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of saUe. 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 aH receipts.

Contents

2 important Safety instructions

3 First Steps

4 Setting the Temperature Control

4-5 Freezer Optional Features

5-6 Care and Cmeaning

7 Power Failure/Freezer Failure

7 Energy Saving ideas

8-9 Avoid Service Checklist

10 Warranty in the United States

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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Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

P.O. Box212378

Augusta, GA 30917

FREEZER

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

P/N 216960500A (0403)

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

will 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 THROWAWAY YOUR

OLDREFR_GERATOR/FREEZER:

*Remove doors.

*Leave shelves in

place so children

may not easily

climb inside.

Avoid fire hazard or

electric shock, Do not use an extension

cord oran adapter plug. Do not remove

any prong from the power cord,

Grounding type

wall receptacle

A _Do not under -_

* I any circumstances

I ut'l'°m°ve'

I m or bypass

_1_ the grounding prong

/ I'1 \ from this plug. j

Power supply

cord with 3-prong _L_L

grounding plug _

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

For Your safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other fiammabb vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this orany otherappliance, Read product labels forflammaWity and otherwamings,

Child Safety

o Destroycarton, plastic bags, and any exteriorwrapping material immediatelyafter

the freezer isunpacked, 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.

,, AchiMmightsuffocateifhecrawlsintoafreezertohideorplay. SeeProper

Freezer Disposal bft, Manycommunities havelaws requiringyou totakethissafety

precaution,

, Removeand discard any spacers used tosecuretheshelves during shipping, Small

objects are a choke hazard to children,

Electrical information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in

the design of this freezer will operate properly.

, Refer to the serial plate for correct eJectricaJ rating. The power cord of the

appliance is equipped with athree-prong grounding plug for protection against

shock hazards, it must be plugged directly into itsown properlygrounded three-

prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amptimedelay fuse orcircuit breaker, The

receptacle must be installed in accordance with the local codes and ordinances,

Consult aqualified electrician, Receptacles with Ground Fault Circuit interrupters

(GFCi)are NOT RECOMMENDED, DONOTusean extension cord oranadapter

p!ug,

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

Operating thefreezerwith insufficient powercan damage the motor, Such damage

isnot covered underthe warranty, Ifyou suspect your household voltage is high or

low, consult your power company for testing,

,, To prevent the freezer from being tumed off accidentally, 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 inany manner,

r!VAv/_*_fl_l I_[I other Precautions

o To defrost freezer, always unplug the unit first,

,, Never unplug the freezer bypulling onthe power cord, Always gripthe plug firmly

and pull straight out from the receptacle,

,, Turning thecontrol to OFFtumsoffthecompressor, but does not disconnect power

toother electrical components,

©2004 Electrotux Home Products, Inc.

All rights reserved.

hstallation

DISCARD THE (4) CRATING

SCRWS AND (2) WOOD BASES

Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Freezers

Base

P{ -- Base Panel Screws

Figure 1

_'_1_11_41_ To allow door to

dose and seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front

of shelves.

Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:

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Choose a place that is neara grounded electrical outlet,

o Forthe most efficient operation, the freezershould be located where surround°

ing temperatures will not exceed 110°F(43°C), Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and

below will NOTaffect freezer operation, Additional compressor heaters are not

recommended,

Allow @ace around the unit for good air circulation, Leave a 3 inch (75 mm)

space

on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation,

Leveling

The freezer must have aHbottom corners resting firmUyon a sofid floor, The floor

must be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer, Check the cabinet with

a level from side to side, After discarding the crating screws and wood base, level

the cabinet,

To Level Upright Unit:

Once leveled, slightly raise adjustment of front feet so the door closes easily when

opened about halfway,

To Level Chest Unit:

if needed, add metal or wood shims between feet pads and floor,

C_eaning

Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent

and warm water, Wipe dry, DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE

SURFACES.

o Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, which can scratch the

appliance surface when removing adhesive labels, Any glue leftfrom the tape

can be removed with amixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch the

residue with the sticky side of tape already removed, DO NOT REMOVE THE

SERIAL PLATE.

Door Remova_ (uprightmodels)

ff door must be remo red to fit through narrow doorways:

1, Gently lay freezer on its back, on a throw rug or blanket,

2, Remove base panel (some models) by unscrewing two screws from front of

base panel, (Figure 1)

3, At top of cabinet, remove plastic top hinge cover,

4, Remove screws from top hinge,

5, Remove top hinge from cabinet, Lift door off lower hinge pin,

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

7, To replace door, reverse above order, andsecurely tighten allscrews to prevent

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