Freezer Operation - Westinghouse WIM1000 User Manual

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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.
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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.
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• 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
warning
Do not touch freezer shelf surfaces, particularly when hands are
damp or wet. Extremely low temperatures may cause your hands
to stick.
initial start-Up accessories
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NORMAL
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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
Mid
Less cold
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
warning
On no account should an electric heater or hair dryer be used
for defrosting the freezer.
WARNING
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
Colder
Less cold
Mid
Model WFM0700