WHIRLPOOL RFCA050AAW
Manual de Usuario

INSTALLATION Location � Place freezer in a convenient spot out of direct sunlight and away from radiators, heat vents, ranges or other heat sources, � Freezer operates most efficiently when room temperature is between 65°F and 90°E � Do not locate freezer where the temperature may drop below 32°E � Place freezer at least 1" from wall behind; 3" from cabinets or walis ateitherside. � Make certain floor is strong enough to support fully loaded freezer. � Solidly position freezer on floor. Wood or metal shims may be used to level freezer wherever floor is uneven,

OPERATION Setting Control * Set temperature control on back of freezer at #4 for normal operation. * Let freezer run 3 hours before loading it with frozen food. * Large quantifies of fresh meat (a quarter or side of beef) should be pre-frozen before placing in freezer. � Check freezer temperature 24-48 hours after start-up. (Itshould be operating near 0°E ) *To LOWER freezer temperature, turn control knob CLOCKWISE. � To RAISE freezer temperature, turn knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE. (Once set, further controladjustments are not usually necessary.) NOTE: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF UNFROZEN FOOD TO ADD at one time (according to the U.S.D.A. ) is 3 lbs. per cubic

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Electrical Connection � Plug freezer into a 115 volt, 60 cycle, grounded (3-prong) elec-

Door Lock (Certain Models) � Insert tip of key approximately '/_"into lock. � To LOCK turn key CLOCKWISE. � To UNLOCK turn key COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.

� Outlet should be protected by its own 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker. � DO NOT use an extension cord � DO NOT use an adaptor plug. NOTE: Your freezer is equipped with a 3-pronged grounding plug to protect you and your family from possible electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a grounding receptade. IF THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET YOU INTEND TO USE WILL NOT ACCEPT THE 3-PRONG PLUG, YOU MUST HAVE A PROPERLY GROUNDED 3-PRONG OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG.

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Signal Light (Certain Models) IF THE SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE FREEZER HANDLE IS OFF AND THE REFRIGERATION MOTOR IS NOT RUNNING, FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE. � Make sure unit is properly plugged in. � Check circuit breaker or fuse. (If the signal light is off and the refrigeration motor is on, then the signal light is burned out.)

(Defrost freezer when frost build-up is _A"thick or more.) prevent thawing. DEFROSTING Unplug freezer. Leave lid open while the freezer Remove contents of freezer and iswrap in heavy blanket to defrosting. Place pans of hot water in the freezer to hasten defrosting. When defrosting is completed, dean and dry freezer (follow instructions below). � Plug unit back in and replace frozen food.

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NOTE: DO NOT USE SHARP OR POINTED INSTRUMENTS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. DO NOT USE SALT OR SALT SOLLrfIONS TO SPEED UP DEFROSTING. (Either procedure could damage the freezer beyond repair.)