Whirlpool EL7JWKLMQ00 manual Using the Controls, To Operate as a Refrigerator Setting the control

Using the Controls

IMPORTANT:

■The mode switch in the center of the control panel is used to select the operating mode of the convertible refrigerator/ freezer. When the left-hand side of the switch is depressed and the indicator lights up, the product is a Refrigerator. When the right-hand side of the switch is depressed and the indicator lights up, the product is a Freezer.

NOTE: Do not stack large or bulky items that may cover the center rib of the top door shelf. Large or bulky items may press against the mode switch changing the function of the convertible refrigerator/freezer.

■The convertible refrigerator/freezer has 2 separate controls.The REFRIGERATOR (left-hand) temperature control is used when operating as a refrigerator. The FREEZER (right-hand) temperature control is used when operating as a freezer.

NOTE: Both temperature controls should remain at the desired temperature setting. This allows the convertible refrigerator/freezer to return to the desired temperature when either operating mode is selected.

To Operate as a Refrigerator

Setting the control

For your convenience, your convertible refrigerator/freezer control is preset at the factory to the recommended setting as shown.

1.Make sure the Refrigerator control is still preset to 3 (mid-setting).

2.Press the MODE SWITCH closer to the Refrigerator control until it lights up.

NOTE: To turn your refrigerator off, turn the Refrigerator control to OFF. Your refrigerator will not cool when the control is set to the OFF position.

Allow the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before putting food into the refrigerator. Turning the temperature control to a colder (higher) than recommended setting will not cool the compartment any faster. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like.

NOTE: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

When the refrigerator is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the cabinet is cooled. It may take up to 6 or

8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and the number of times the refrigerator door is opened. After the cabinet is cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep the refrigerator at the proper temperature.

The outside of your refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. The refrigerator’s design and main function is to remove heat from packages and air space inside the refrigerator. The heat is transferred to the room air, making the outside of the refrigerator feel warm.

NOTE: During high humidity, moisture may form on the outside of the refrigerator. To prevent rust, dry the refrigerator’s exterior and adjust the temperature control to a colder (higher) setting.

Adjusting the control

Move the dial one setting at a time and wait 24 hours between adjustments.

■Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures.

■Turn control to a lower number for less cold temperatures.

To Operate as a Freezer

IMPORTANT: Remove all glass containers from the convertible refrigerator/freezer before selecting Freezer mode.

Setting the control

For your convenience, your convertible refrigerator/freezer control is preset at the factory to the recommended setting as shown.

1.Make sure the Freezer control is still preset to 3 (mid-setting) as shown.

NOTE: This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8°C) under normal operating conditions.

2.Press the MODE SWITCH closer to the Freezer control until it lights up

NOTE: To turn your freezer off, turn the Freezer control to OFF. Your product will not cool when the freezer control is set to the OFF position.

Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food. Turning the temperature control to a colder (higher) than recommended setting will not cool the compartment any faster.

Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food. Never add more than 2 to 3 lbs. (907-1,350 g) of unfrozen food per cubic foot (28.32 L) of freezer space.

NOTE: If you add food before the freezer has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the cabinet is cooled. It may take up to 6 or

8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature 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 the freezer at the proper temperature.

The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is normal. The freezer’s design and main function is to remove heat from packages and air space inside the freezer. The heat is transferred to the room air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.

Adjusting the control

Move the dial one setting at a time and wait 24 hours between adjustments.

■Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures.

■Turn control to a lower number for less cold temperatures.

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