Using Your Freezer; Setting The Temperature Control; Cooling Freezer First; The Sliding Basket - Whirlpool Eh12Oc Eh15Oc Use & Care Manual

Using your freezer
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Setting the temperature control... Adjusting the temperature control...
I. Insert a coin in the slot of the Temperature Control to
1, Turn control to higher number for colder temper-
turn it.
atures.
2. Turn
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to Number 3. This setting is designed to
2, Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.
maintain the temperature at or near 0°F ( - 17.8"C)
under normal operating conditions.
Cooling freezer first...
I, Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with
frozen food.
2. Let it cool overnight before adding large amount
of
unfrozen food.
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 tem-
perature and the number of times the freezer lid is
opened.
The sliding basket...
Can be moved from side to side or removed when
loading or unloading food below it.
To remove:
Lift basket out.
To replace:
Lower basket into place.
After the cabinet is cooled the compressor will
turn
on and off as needed to keep freezer at proper
temperature.
The key eject lock...
can help reduce the hazard of child
entrapment.
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Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures lid
closure.
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Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove several
items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi-
nate searching.
To lock or unlock the freezer you must hold the
key in the lock while turning. The lock is spring
loaded so the key cannot be left in the lock.
If the key is lost, contact your WHIRLPOOL
dealer for a replacement. Always give the
com-
plete
model and serial number of your freezer
when requesting a replacement key.
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Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods.
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Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( - 17.8"Cj. There is no need to store foods
below 0°F.
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Do not let frost build up to more than
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inch
(6 mm) thick.