Whirlpool EH1500 - Manual (Page 5)

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 control to higher number for colder temper­
atures.
2, Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures,
Cooling freezer first...
Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with
frozen 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 tem­
perature and the number of times the freezer lid is
opened.
After the cabinet is cooled the compressor will turn
on and off as needed to keep freezer at proper
temperature.
The sliding baskets •••
can be moved from side to side or removed when
loading or unloading food below it.
To remove:
Lift baskets out.
To replace:
Lower baskets 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 service agency for a
replacement. Always give the complete model and
serial number of your freezer when requesting a re­
placement 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
service agency.
4, Then, snap light assembly into place.
5, Plug power cord into outlet.
Energy Saving Tips...
• Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures lid
closure.
• Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove several
items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi­
nate searching.
Fill to capacity. Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods.
Sef Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( -17.8°C). There is no need to store foods
below 0°F.
Do not let trost build up to more than V* Inch
(6 mm) thick.
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