Whirlpool EV170NX - Manual (Page 7)

U S I N G Y O U R F R E E Z E R
Using Your Freezer
In This Section
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Setting the temperature control.................. ............7 Removing the base grille...................
Adjusting the temperature control.............. ............7 Using the drain system............... .......
Using the refrigerated shelves.................... Changing the light bulb........................................ 9
Using the lower storage gate..................... ............8 Using the key eject lock..................... _________ 9
In order to obtain the best possible results from your freezer, you must operate it properly. This section
will tell you how to do just that.
Setting the temperature control
Turn the control to 4. This setting is designed to
maintain the temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8°C)
under normal operating conditions.
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 unfro­
zen food per cubic foot of freezer space.
NOTE: When the freezer is first started, the
compressor will mn 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.