Whirlpool EV150LXK Using your freezer, Cleaning your freezer, Plug It In, Cooling Freezer First

Plug It In...

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle

Recommended Grounding Method

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused electric:11 supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appli-

ance bl? provided. The receptacle should not be controlled by a wall switch or pull chain.

Do not use an extension cord.

See i!idividual electrical requirements and

grounding instruction sheet in your literature package.

Using your freezer

Cooling Freezer First...

Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food.

Let it cool overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food.

Frost will form on the shelves. It will form first and be heavier on the top shelves.

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	temperature		and	the	number		of times

the freezer door is opened.

Afterthe cabinet is cooled the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep freezer at proper temperature.

Bottom Trivet...

To remclve:

lLift UC’ then pull out. To replace:

l Set in bottom of freezer.

lPush into place.

Cleaning your freezer

This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about l/4 inch (6 mm) thickness. Com- plete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting.

To clean:

I. Unplug power cord.

2.Place a shallow pan on 0oor under drain hole in bottom of freezer.

3.Take out all food and removable parts.

Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev- eral layers of newspaper and coverwith blanket. Food will stay frozen several hours.

Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed melti~ig of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be removed in large pieces as it melts. Direct air

from electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting.

Clean freezer according to the following direc:tions.

After defrosting:

1.Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer.

2.Plug In power cord.

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