Whirlpool TCF1510W - Manual (Page 3)

Using Your Freezer
Key eject lock
Temperature
control
(on back)
Basket
Model and serial
number plate
(on back)
Setting the temperature
control
Turn 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 unfrozen food per cubic foot of
freezer size.
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 lid is opened.
After the cabinet is cooled, the comp­
ressor will turn on and off as needed to
keep 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 walls of the freezer may be
warm.
Adjusting the temperature
control
• Turn control to higher number for colder
temperatures.
• Turn to lower number for less cold
temperatures.
The key eject lock
The lock on your freezer 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 Estate
dealer for a replacement. Always give the
complete model and serial number of your
freezer when requesting a replacement key.
The basket
Store small packages in the basket to avoid
losing them in the bottom of the freezer.
The basket can be moved from side to
side or removed when loading or unloading
food below it.
To remove basket;
• Lift basket up and out.
To replace basket:
• Lower basket into place.
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