If you need setice or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance... 2. lf you need assistance*...
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistance
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. telephone number. Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1301
If electrlclty goes off: Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243
Learn how long power will be off by calling the Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . (8001 253-1121
power company. and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The
l If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac-
freezer closed. Most food will stav frozen. tory operation from your appliance or, if service is
necessary, recommend a qualified service company
l If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours,
in your area.
do this:
1. Remove all unfrozen food and store in a frozen If motor seems to run too long
food locker OR... 1. If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put
2. Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg] of dry ice in freezer for every cu. into the freezer, motor will run longer:
ft. of freezer space. This will keep frozen foods for 2 2. On hot summer days of if raom is hot. motor will run
to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from longer to provide correct amount of cooling.
dry ice burns.
If freezer feels warm
3. If neither food locker storage or dry ice is avail- During normal operating conditions the freezer
able, use or can perishable food at once. transfers heat removed from food packages and air
l The length of time food will stay frozen depends on space to the outside room air. The freezer cabinet
several factors. For instance: a full freezer will remain may feel warm.
cold longer than a freezer partially filled. And a
freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a If ttost builds up on the trim strip around top of
freezer filled with baked goods. Also, if the food still cabinet
contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, al- 1. Check the fit of the lid to make sure it is sealing. With
though the quality and flavor may be affected. Use the lid closed, press down firmly on the edges or at the
this food as soon as convenient. If the condition of center of the lid. This pressure will cause the flexible lid
the food is poor or is in any way questionable, it is to fit flat against the cabinet and seal.
wise to dispose of it. 2. Do not open or close the lid by grasping a corner.
Use the handle.
If freezer stops running:
l Check to see if power cord is plugged into the
outlet.
l Check fuse box or circuit breaker
l Check electric company for a power failure.
l Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON.
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