Whirlpool EH15VSXL - Manual (Page 7)

Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft
paper wifh cellophane bonded to it, special
freezer bags, jars, cartons and freezer seal­
ing tape for packaging your food items. You'll
find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer.
See booklet, “How to Preserve
Foods the Modern Way with Your
WHIRLPOOL Freezer,” for complete
information
and tips on home
freezing.
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1. Before freezing large quantities of food,
turn Cold Control to highest position and
let freezer operate tor several hours
2. To speed freezing, place unfrozen pack­
ages near a side wall. Leave space be­
tween packages
3. Add more unfrozen food after first load is
frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours)
Stack frozen packages in center of freezer.
4. After all food is frozen, return Cold Control
to the usual setting
After food is frozen, stack packages any­
where in the freezer. Packages should not
extend above the cabinet edge or they may
keep the lid from closing and sealing
properly.
Foods to be frozen near side wol
Energy Saving Tips...
• Check lid gasket and level cabinet to as­
sure a good lid seal. Keeping freezer
locked insures lid closure.
• Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove
several items at one time. Keep contents
organized to eliminate searching,
• Fill to capacity. Follow recommended pro­
cedures for freezing foods.
• Do not let frost build up to more than % inch
(6 mm) thick.
• Set Cold Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F (-22°C). There is no need to
store foods below 0°F.
Vacation and
moving care
Vacations...
Arrange for someone to make regular checks
ot your freezer to make sure it is operating and
electricity has not been interrupted
Shutting off and moving...
If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours:
1. Remove and store all food.
2. Unplug freezer.
3. Remove the battery from the Temperature
Alarm (located on the lower right front of the
freezer).
4. Clean and defrost. See "Cleaning your
freezer,” page 5.
5. Block lid open for air circulation. Turn lock to
locked position with lid open. Place blocks
between lid and cabinet and tape in place
with self-adhesive filament tape.
If you move the freezer;
• Remove sliding baskets.
• Do not place objects Inside or on top of cabinet
• Level properly to Insure good lid seai.
CAUTION: To help prevent accidents, do
not allow children near the freezer when
the lid is blocked open.
To restart freezer, see "Using your freezer," page 3.