Whirlpool TVF15FR - Manual (Page 4)

Refrigerated shelves
Your freezer is equipped with refrigerated
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 tood 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.
Cleaning And Caring For Your Freezer
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
Because 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 Estate
dealer for a replacement. Always give the
complete model and serial number of your
freezer when requesting a replacement key.
Defrosting and cleaning
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost
has built up to about 1/4 inch (6 mm)
thickness. Complete defrosting and
cleaning should be done at least once a
year. In high humidity areas, a freezer may
need more frequent defrosting and
cleaning.
A
warning
Electrical Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
Turning the Temperature Control
to OFF does not remove power to
the unit. Failure to unplug the
power cord before cleaning or
servicing unit could result in
electrical shock.
Do not place electrical devices in
freezer when defrosting. Shock or
injury can occur.
Do not use an ice pick, knife or
other sharp-pointed tool to defrost
freezer. Damage can occur.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on
your freezer. Do not use cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Damage can occur.
1. Turn Temperature Control to OFF and
unplug power cord.
2. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen
food in several layers of newspaper and
cover with a blanket. Food will stay
frozen for several hours.
OR
Store frozen food in a cooler, additional
refrigerator-treezer. or In a cool area.
3. Place pans of hot water in freezer with
door open to speed melting. Directing air
from an electric fan into freezer will also
help.
Do not place fan in freezer.
4. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
5. Wipe water from walls and bottom of
freezer with a towel or sponge.
6. Wash the inside walls with a solution of
2 tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to
1 quart (0.95 L) warm water.
7. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
8. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and
mild detergent in warm water to clean
outside of freezer, door liner and gasket.
9. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
10. Wax painted metal surfaces outside of
freezer to provide rust protection.
NOTE: Do not use wax on plar.tic parts.
Wax may damage them.
11. Replace ail frozen food.
12. Plug in power cord and refer tc "Setting
the temperature control” on page 3.
If electricity goes off
1. Call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
2. Keep freezer closed if service is to be
interrupted 24 hours or less.
This will help food to stay frozen.
3. If service is to be interrupted longer
than 24 hours, do this:
Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer
for every cubic foot of freezer space. This
will keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days.
A
warning
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves to protect your hands
from dry ice burns. Failure to do so
could result in dry ice burns.
OR
If dry ice or a food locker is not available,
use or can perishable food at once.
NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer than
a partly filled one. A freezer full of fneat
stays cold longer than a freezer ful o^
baked goods.
Food containing ice crystals may be
safely refrozen, but the quality and flavor of
the food may be affected.
Use refrozen food quickly. If the condition
of the food is poor, or you feel it is unsafe to
eat. dispose of it immediately.
Moving
Remove all frozen food and pack ¡1 m dry
ice. Unplug the freezer and clean i"
thoroughly. Tape the door shut anc: tape
electrical cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home refer to
pages 2 and 3 for information on installation
and setting controls.
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