Using your freezer, Setting the temperature control, Adjusting the temperature control – Whirlpool EHl5EF User Manual
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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.
Adjusting the temperature control...
1. Turn controi 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 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 will
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:
Lower 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 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 WFIIRLPOOL
dealer for a replacement. Always give the
com-
plefe model and serial number of your freezer
when requesting a replacement key.
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 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.