Freezer Operation - Westinghouse WIM1000 User Manual

FREEZER OpERATION

INITIAL START-Up
Your freezer was cleaned and polished before it left the
factory . Before use, dust and wipe over inside and out
using a clean dry cloth .
This product is designed to operate on a power supply of
220/240 volts 50Hz . Connect to a separate power point
with a correctly earthed three pin socket . Do not use
double adaptors .
GENERAL INFORMATION
The freezer transfers heat from food placed inside to the
outside air . This process makes the rear and sides of the
outer cabinet feel warm to touch, particularly at initial start
up . This is normal .
Make sure you fully close the freezer door after loading or
removing food . If the door is left partly open, a heavy frost
will coat the inside of the freezer. Ensure that baskets or
bins are pushed all the way in to prevent the door being
held open .
If the unit is unplugged, power lost, or turned off you must
wait 5 minutes before restarting the unit . If you attempt to
restart before this time delay, the freezer will not start .
FEATURES AND GENERAL HINTS
• Try not to leave the door open for too long, especially in
warm and humid climates .
• It is recommended that you wrap all food in freezer bags.
• Corned or pickled products (containing salts) must NOT
be stored in the freezer unless thoroughly sealed . Salts
cause metal oxidisation .
• In some circumstances (particularly after recent opening
and closing of the door) you may experience a heavier
than normal resistance when opening the door . Should
this occur wait a minute or two between openings to
stabilise the air pressure within the cabinet .
• If going away for an extended period, turn your freezer
off, remove all foods and dry interior thoroughly . Unplug
the freezer from the electrical outlet and leave the door
open .
• If there is a power failure, do not open the door. Frozen
foods will stay frozen for up to 24 hours depending
on temperature and load conditions if the door is kept
closed .
•It is recommended that to ensure safe food storage, the
freezer operates for 3 hours with the door closed before
being stocked with food . It is also recommended that
you wait until the following day before you purchase
additional food, either frozen or unfrozen, to stock your
freezer .
WARNING
Do not touch freezer shelf surfaces, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Extremely low temperatures may cause
your hands to stick .
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CONTROLS
The temperature control is located on top of the front right
hand side of the cabinet on Models WFM0900 and
WFM1800 . On Model WFM0700, the control knob is on
the back of the cabinet in the lower left corner .
Leave the control knob in the 'Mid' position for a trial
period . The control setting can be adjusted if required by
rotating the knob . Turn in a clockwise direction for a colder
temperature . When the thermostat is turned to its lowest
setting and past the point of resistance, the appliance will
not operate .
Colder
Models WFM0900 & WFM1800
DEFROSTING
Your freezer should be defrosted when frost is
approximately 6mm thick otherwise it will interfere with
efficient operation and storage capacity . To ensure
optimal hygiene and efficiency complete defrosting is
recommended at least twice a year, preferably when food
supply is low .
• Switch off power to freezer at power outlet and remove
power supply plug from electrical outlet .
• Remove frozen food, wrap in newspaper and place in a
cardboard box or esky .
• Leave door open and wait for the frost to soften. Pans of
hot water may be placed inside the freezer to speed up
the defrosting process .
• Place towels and a container to catch the water in the
bottom of the freezer .
WARNING
On no account should an electric heater or hair dryer be
used for defrosting the freezer .
CAUTION
Do not use a knife, metal scraper or sharp pointed tool or
instrument to remove ice as they may cause damage to the
lining of your freezer .
• Scrape the softened frost off the walls of your freezer
using a plastic scraper .
• After defrosting is complete and all of the water has
drained, wipe the freezer thoroughly with a damp cloth
before drying thoroughly .
• Reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet and
switch on .
• Replace frozen food.
Colder
Model WFM0700