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Use and Care Guide before you do anything else...

This booklet tells you how to 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

.Key Eject

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, Baskets

Temperature

Control

Model and Serial

Number Plate

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Signal 7v

Light

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need -service. or call with a questlon.

Model Number have this information ready:

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1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the plate located as shown).

Serial Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book, your warranty and sales slip together in a Purchase Date handy place. There is no warranty registration to re- turn. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for in- warranty service.

Service Company and Telephone Number

SAFETY FIRST

BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN.

Install Properly

Level Chest Freezer

Remove Sales Labels

Install Defrost Drain Cover

Clean It

Plug It In

USING YOUR FREEZER

Setting the Temperature Control

Adjusting the Temperature Control

Cooling Freezer First

The Sliding Baskets.

The Key Eject Lock

The Signal Light

Energy Saving Tips

Contents

CLEANING YOUR FREEZER

Cleaning Chart

FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER

Packaging and Sealing Food

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To Wrap Foods 7

Loading 8

Storing Frozen Food

VACATION AND MOVING CARE

Vacations

Shutting Off and Moving

2. If You Need Assistance

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 10

1. Before Calling for Assistance 10

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3. If You Need Service 11

4,IfYouHaveaProblem 11

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Before you plug it in

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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. l l l l l l is properly maintained is out of the weather. is used in an area where the room temperature will not exceed 110°F (433°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.

Install properly.. Install defrost drain cover...

1. Remove cover from literature package

2. Check drawing on front cover for placement

3. Install cover.

Clean it . . .

Clean your freezer before usrng it. See cleaning instructions on page6.

I. 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.

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Level chest freezer...

from end to end and front to back so that the lid will seal properly.

Plug it in...

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle

Retaining Clip

Freezer 1

Power Plug

‘9 grounding plug

Recommended Grounding Method

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 materlal.

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Care 81 Service label on Inside Ild or Tech Sheet on back of cabinet.

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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. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.

Attach retaining clip over power cord plug from literature package inside the freezer.

Setting the temperature control...

I. 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.

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 freezer to 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 cabrnet 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 WIII turn ON and OFF as needed to keep the freezer at the proper temperature

The sliding baskets...

Can be moved from side to side or removed when loading or unloading food below it.

To remove:

Lift basket out

To replace: l.ower basket into place

The key eject lock...

can help reduce the hazard of child entrapment

To lock or unlock the freezer you must hold the key rn the lock while turning The lock IS sprrng loaded so the key cannot be left in the lock.

If the key is lost, contact your WHIRLPOOL dealer for a replacement. Always grve the com- plete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a replacement key.

The signal light...

automatically failure. warns of any unexpected power l l l

If the signal light is not glowing, immediately check: for power interruption, for an unplugged power cord, for a burned out signal light.

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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Energy Saving Tips...

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. l l l

Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures for freezing foods.

Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures around 0°F ( - 178°C). There is no need to store foods below 0°F.

Do not let host build up to more than Y4 Inch

(6 mm) fhlck.

Cleaning your freezer

This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about % 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 detrost and clean:

I. 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

7. Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose to the threaded end of the adapter and direct water into a separate drain.

8. Clean directions. freezer according to the following

After detrostlng:

1. Remove hose adapter.

2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper

3. Plug in freezer

4. See directions for Setting the Temperature Con- trol:’ page 5.

Cleaning chart...

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Part

Removable parts

(baskets)

Outslde

Inside walls

Ud gasket

What to use How to clean

Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water l l

Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.

Rinse and dry.

Sponge, cloth or paper towel; mild detergent; appliance wax [or good auto paste wax). l l l

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 plastfc parts.

Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.

Plastic scraper, pans of hot water, electric fan, sponge or towel, baking soda and warm water l l l l

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 4 quart (.95 L) warm water

Rinse and dry l

DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any type ot 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 l l

Wash with mild detergent and warm water

Rinse and dry

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.

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Freezing food in your freezer

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To wrap foods...

I. Cut sheet of wrapplng material about one third longer than distance around food to be wrapped Place wrapping sheet or flat sur- face ?r/ith food in certer 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 one time. chart for the amount to freeze at

(13.5 kg] 1 (20.3 kg)]

2. Bring front and bock cf tiropplng together and fold In tcward fooa, mak#ng at ieast tvvc folds Lntll food fits tightly

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If too mclry based nr- lsrjc ‘or pclckIIycX dI III I’\,‘=1 IL,d(i are packed at ore time lr>*c the %e:er the rate of freezlcg

IS too sloti~ Poor cll,ailty prcducts resc,i’

3. Crease ends close +o food to eliminate ai1 pockets _

Packaging and sealing food...

AIrtight packaging

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Important In freezlpg foods moisture

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Freezer burn can resuH if food

IS pot properly wrapped When this happens, food dehydrates and IS of poor quoiltv

4. Dress all air from package twice Make sure fold

Fold each end over

IS tight and fasten agolpst end of oacgtage with freezer tape

NOTE: When packaging meats ibat have noI been boned, pat! sharp edges &!th extra wrap or use stockinet+e +o protect against tearirg or puncruring use heavy duty aluminum freezer foil, kraf pa- per with cellophane bonded to .t, special freezer bogs. jars, cartons ond freezer sealing tape for packaging your food ,tems You’d! find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer

See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the

Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,” for complete information and tips on home freezing.

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After food is frozen, stack packages anywhere in the freezer Packages should not extend above the cabinet edge or they may keep the lid from closing and sealing properly

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.

Baskets- Store small packages here to avoid losing them in bottom of freezer

Foods to be frozen near side wall

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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

Vacation and moving care

Vacations...

Arrange for someone to make regular checks of your freezer to make sure it is operating and electricity has not been interrupted.

Shutting off and moving...

it 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 ai- low children near the freezer when the lid is blocked open.

To restart freezer, see “Using your freezer:’ page 5

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps:

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Check fuse box or circuit breaker.

1. Before calling for assistance...

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. l l if electricity goes off:

Learn how long power will be off by calling the power company.

If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep 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 Ibs. (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. l

3. If neither food 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 freezerwill 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 of it. if freezer stops running: l l

Check electric company for a power failure.

Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON. if motor seems to run too long

1. If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer, motor will run longer.

2. On hot summer days or if room is hot, motor will run longer to provide correct amount of cooling. if freezer feels warm

During normal operating conditions the freezer transfers 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 of cabinet

1. Check the fit of the lid to make 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 to fit flat against the cabinet and seal.

2. Do not open or close the lid by grasping a corner

Use the handle.

2. If you need assistance*...

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE’” service assistance telephone number. Dial free from:

Continental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1301

Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243

Alaska & Hawaii . . . . , . . . . . (800) 253-l 121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The

Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac- tory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. l

Check to see if power cord is plugged into the outlet.

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3. If you need service*...

Whirlpool has a na- tionwide network of franchised TECH-CARE”

Service Companies.

TECH-CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provrde after-warranty service,

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TECH-CARE senxe in your area, call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number [see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

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WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES

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4. If you have a problem*...

Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our

Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:

Mr. Stephen E. Upton

Senior Vice President

Whirlpool Corporation

Administrative Center

2000 US-33 North

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

‘:lf you must call or write, please provide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem This informa- tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance. v

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