Whirlpool EH230F - Manual (Page 6)

The interior light...
WARNING: To avoid possible shocks, first unplug
freezer or turn off electricity leading
to freezer at the main power supply.
To replace:
1. Remove the light bulb,
2. Replace bulb with a 15-watt appliance bulb.
3. Plug in power cord or switch on electricity.
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
WHIRLPOOL dealer,
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,
• Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( -17.8°C). There is no need to store foods
below 0°F,
• Do not let frost build up to more than V* Inch
(6 mm) thick.
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about VL 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.
To defrost and clean:
1. Unplug freezer.
2. Take out all frozen food and sliding baskets.
NOTE: Wrap frozen foods and paokages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
will stay frozen several hours.
3. Remove drain cover by pulling out,
4. Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
5. Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of
freezer.
6. Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose to the
threaded end of the adapter and direct water into
a separate drain,
7. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Remove hose adapter.
2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper.
3. Plug in freezer.
4. See directions for “Setting the Temperature Con­
trol," page 5,