White-Westinghouse WFU17FC4CW6, WFU1150EW1, WFC1310EW0 Owner’s Manual

White-Westinghouse

OWNER'SGUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

ModeU No.

SefiaU 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 shouUd service be required, tf service is performed, it is in your

best interest to obtain and keep aUlreceipts.

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.

Versi6n en espaSo_

si desea obtener una copia en espa_ol de este Manual del Usuario, sirvase escribir la

direcci6n que se induye a continuaci6n. Solicite la P/N 297003700.

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Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

P. O. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30917

FREEZER

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

P/N 297003600 (July 04)

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 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.
AchHdmightsuffocateifhec_awlsintoafreezertohideorplay. See Proper
Freezer Disposal bft, Manycommunities have laws requiringyou to takethissafety
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 notuse 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 inaccordance with the local codes and ordinances,

Consult aqualified electrician, Receptacles with Ground Fault Circuit interrupters
(GFCi)are NOTRECOMMENDED, DONOTusean extensioncord oran adapter

p!ug,

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

Operating the freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor, Such damage
isnot covered under thewarranty, if you suspect your household voltage is high or

low, consult your power company for testing,
To prevent the freezer from being tumed off accidentally, donot 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

Base Panel Screws

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.

* Aflow 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 a mixture 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.

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