Self-service
Check list
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If electricity goes off
Learn how long power will be off by calling the power company.
If service is to be interrupted
24 hours or less, keep freezer closed. Most food will stay frozen.
If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours, do this: (al Remove all frozen food
and store in a frdzen food locker. Or...
(b)Place dry ice on top of food, using as large pieces as possible. Pro- tect your hands with gloves when using dry
ice.
(cl If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is
available, use or can perishable food at once.
The length of time food will stay frozen depends on sev- eral factors. For instance:
a full freezer will remain cold longer than a freezer only partially filled. And a freezer full of 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, although the quality and flavor may be affected. Use this food as soon as con- venient. If the condition of the food is poor or is any way
questionable, it is wise to dispose of it.
If freezer stops running
1.Check to see if power cord is plugged into the outlet.
2.Check fuse box or circuit breaker.
3.Check electric company for a power failure.
4.Be sure COLD CONTROL is turned on.
If compressor seems to run too lona
1.Check to see that condenser, behind the base grille, is free of dust and lint.
2.On hot summer days or if room is hot, compressor will run longer to provide correct amount of cooling.
3.If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer, compressor will run longer.
4.Freezer may need defrosting.
Whirlpool
Franchised
Service...
It’s reassuring to know that Whirlpool stands behind your
new appliance with its network of franchised
maintenance to keep your new
appliance in top notch condi- tion, anywhere in the United States. Whirlpool wants you to
get the service that you would expect on quality home appliances.
If you move...
To make sure that your appli- ance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satis- factory operation, please telephone your nearest
Or, if you need service...
1.Call the dealer from whom you
purchased the appliance or a Whirlpool franchised
He is in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory listed under Refrigerators and Freezers - Repairing or Servicing. [Also under Washers, Dryers - Repairing or Servicing].
2.If you can’t find him in the Yellow Pages, dial free, within the continental United States excepi Alaska, the Whirlpool
Mr. Stephen E. Upton, Vice President Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Remember...Please include the model and serial number of
your appliance when request- ing service. Also, retain your sales slip and warranty letter to verify your warranty status. Learn the benefits of using
built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance.
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