Using your freezer, Adjusting the temperature control, The signal light – Whirlpool EV090F User Manual
Page 5: Removing the freezer shelves, Energy saving tips, Setting the temperature control
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Using your freezer
Setting the temperature control... Cooling freezer first...
Insert a coin in ttie slot of the Temperature Control to
turn it.
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...
• Turn control to higher number for colder temper
atures.
• Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.
The signal light...
automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure.
Signal light cover
• Allow freezer to cool
6
to
8
hours before filling with
frozen food.
• Let it cool overnight before adding large amount
of unfrozen 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 door is
opened.
After the cabinet is cooled the compressor will turn
ON and OFF as needed to keep freezer at proper
temperature.
The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is nor
mal. The freezer's design and main function is to re
move heat from packages and air space inside the
freezer. This heat is transferred to the room air, so the
outside wails of the freezer may be warm.
If the signal light is not glowing, immediateiy 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.
Removing the freezer shelves...
To move shelf:
1. Lift front slightly.
2. Lift back off rear supports.
3. Replace shelf in reverse order on desired support
level.
Lift the Front
Then the Back.
Energy saving tips •••
You can help your freezer use less electricity.
• Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a
good door seal.
• Keep door 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. See pages 7 and
8
• 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 Kr inch
(6
mm]
thick. Efficiency is reduced.