Storing frozen food, Energy saving tips, Vacations – Whirlpool EV130fxk User Manual
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3. Add more unfrozen food after first load is
frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours),
4. After all food is frozen, return Coid Controi
to the usual setting.
Storing frozen food...
After food is frozen, stack packages any
where in the freezer Packages shouid not
extend beyond the shelf edge or they may
keep the door from closing and seaiing
properly.
Trivet
- Store heavy and bulky packages
here. Trivet should be in place at all times
for proper air circulation.
Door storage
- Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retaining bar
Energy Saving Tips...
• Check door gasket and level freezer to as
sure a good door seal.
• Keep door openings to a minimum. Re
move several items at one time. Keep con
tents organized to eliminate searching.
• Fill to capacity. Foiiow recommended pro
cedures for freezing foods.
• Set Cold Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F (-22°C). There is no need to
store foods below 0°F.
• Clean condenser coils frequently.
• Do not let frost build up to more than % inch
(6 mm) thick. Efficiency is reduced.
• Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when
humidity is low.
Vacation
and
moving care
Vacations...
Arran ^e tor someone to make regular checks
of your (reezer to make sure it is operating and
electric ty has not been interrupted.
Shuffing off and moving...
If free: er is shut off for more than 24 hours:
1. Remove and store aii food.
2. Unping freezer.
3. Clea I thoroughiy. See "Cleaning your freezer,”
pagr 4.
4. BiocF door open for aircirculation. Turn lock to
lockc d position with door open. Place blocks
betw :ien door and cabinet and tape in place
with self-adhesive filament tape.
If you move the freezer:
• Remove shelves and trivet.
• Do nol place objects inside of cabinet.
• Level [properly to insure good door seal.
CAUTION: To help prevent accidents, do
not allow children near the freezer when
the door is blocked open.
To rejitart freezer, see "Using your freezer,”
page3.