Whirlpool RV15EFR - Manual (Page 4)

Using Your Freezer
Setting the temperature
control
Turn the control to 4. This setting is
designed to maintain the temperature at
or near 0°F (-17.S°C) under normal
operating conditions.
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Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours
before filling with frozen food. Let the
freezer cool overnight before adding
large amounts of unfrozen food. Never
add more than 2-3 pounds of unfrozen
food per cubic foot of freezer space.
NOTE: When the 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 outside of your freezer may feel
warm. This is normal. The freezer's
design and main function is to remove
heat from packages and air space inside
the freezer. This heat is transferred to
the room air, so the outside of the freezer
may feel warm.
Adjusting the temperature
control
■ Turn control to a higher number for
colder temperatures.
■ Turn control to a lower number for
less cold temperatures.
Refrigerated shelves
Your freezer is equipped with refrig­
erated interior shelves. Packages in
direct contact with the shelves will have
the best refrigeration. Fresh, unfrozen
food packages should be stored directly
on the shelves and not on top of already
frozen food packages.
When placing the food packages in your
freezer, it should be remembered:
■ The cabinet shelves have the best
freezing capability. The door
shelves and the bottom of the
cabinet have a slightly higher
temperature. Therefore, packages
sensitive to temperature (meat,
poultry, etc.) should not be placed
on the door shelves or the freezer
bottom.
■ Give the cold air a chance to
completely surround the packages.
Lower storage gate
Pull top up,
then forward.
To lower gate:
1. Lift top of gate up slightly to clear
supports.
2. Pull gate forward.
To raise gate:
1. Return gate to upright position.
2. Lift top of gate slightly to clear
supports.
3. Lower gate into supports.
The key eject lock
(model RV15EFR)
If your freezer is equipped with a lock, it
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 Roper
dealer for a replacement. Always give
the complete model and serial number of
your freezer when requesting a
replacement key.
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