If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps:
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l Check fuse box or circuit breaker
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1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind
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Check electric company for a power fallure
Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON
If electricity goes off:
Learn how long power WIII be off by calling the power company
l If sewice IS to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep freezer closea Most food ~111stay frozen
9 If sewice is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours, do this.
1.Remove aI1 unfrozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR...
2.Place 2 Ibs (0.9 kg] of dry ice in freezer for every cu. ft of freezer space. This will keep frozen foods for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry Ice burns
3.If neither food locker storage or dry ice is avaIl-
able, use or can perishable food at once
l The length of time food will stay frozen depends on several factors For Instance a full freezer WI/I remain cold longer than a freezer par%ally filled. And a freezer full or meat will stay cold longer than a freezer filled with baked goods. Also, If the food still contains ice crystals, It may be safely refrozen, al- though the quality and flavor may be affected. Use
this food as soon as convenient If the condition of
the food IS poor or IS In any way questlonable. it is wise to dispose of It
If freezer stops running:
If motor seems to run too long
I. If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer, motor will run longer.
2.On hot summer days or if room is hot, motor will run longer to provide correct amount of cooling.
If freezer feels warm
During normal operating conditions the freezer
transfers heat removed from food packages and air space to the outside room air. The freezer cabinet may feel warm
If frost builds up on the trim strip around top of cabinet
1.Check the fit of the lid to make sure it is sealing. With the lid closed, press down firmly on the edges or at the center of the Ild. This pressure will cause the flexible lid to fit flat against the cabinet and seal
2.Do not open or close the lid by grasping a corner Use the handle.
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool
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and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satisfac-
tory operation from your appliance or, if service is
necessary, recommend a qualified sewice company In vour area
l Check to see if power cord IS plugged Into the outlet
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