If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
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1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind
If electricity goes off:
Learn how long power WIII be off by calling the
power company
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If sewice IS to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep
freezer closea Most food ~111 stay frozen
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do this.
1. Remove aI1 unfrozen food and store in a frozen
food locker
OR...
2. Place 2 Ibs (0.9 kg] of dry ice in freezer for every cu.
ft of freezer space. This will keep frozen foods for 2
to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from
dry Ice burns
3. If neither food locker storage or dry ice is avaIl-
able, use or can perishable food at once
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The length of time food will stay frozen depends on
several factors For Instance a full freezer WI/I remain
cold longer than a freezer par%ally filled. And a
freezer full or meat will stay cold longer than a
freezer filled with baked goods. Also, If the food still
contains ice crystals, It may be safely refrozen, al-
though the quality and flavor may be affected. Use
this food as soon as convenient If the condition of
the food
IS
poor or IS In any way questlonable. it is
wise to dispose of It
If freezer stops running:
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Check fuse box or circuit breaker
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Check electric company for a power fallure
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Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON
If motor seems to run too long
I. If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put
into the freezer, motor will run longer.
2. On hot summer days or if room is hot, motor will run
longer to provide correct amount of cooling.
If freezer feels warm
During normal operating conditions the freezer
transfers heat removed from food packages and air
space to the outside room air. The freezer cabinet
may feel warm
If frost builds up on the trim strip around top of
cabinet
1.
Check the fit of the lid to make sure it is sealing. With
the lid closed, press down firmly on the edges or at the
center of the Ild. This pressure will cause the flexible lid
to fit flat against the cabinet and seal
2. Do not open or close the lid by grasping a corner
Use the handle.
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE* service assistance
telephone number. Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . .
(800) 253-l 301
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243
Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-l 121
and talk with one of our trained Consultants The
Consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satisfac-
tory operation from your appliance or, if service is
necessary, recommend a qualified sewice company
In vour area
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Check to see if power cord
IS
plugged Into the
outlet
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