Whirlpool TCF1510W User's Manual
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1. WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Limited domestic food loss coverage reimbursement for food losses During the first year of ownership the Estate Freezer warranty provides reimbursement as outlined below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of defects in materials or workmanship During the second through fifth years of ownership reimbursement will be made as outlined below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of a FAILURE OF THE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Food spoilage losses must be verified by Whirlpool or an authorized Whirlpool service company Reimbursement of loss will be based on domestic use up to the total cumulative amount of 125 00 maximum payment for the five year warranty period This reimbursement amount may or may not cover the actual replacement cost of the contents of your freezer It is the maximum amount however that will be paid and it is cumulative for the2. five year warranty period Sorry but Whirlpool is not responsible for food losses caused by natural spoilage misuse or negligent care of the freezer or by accidental or intentional disconnecting of the electric power cord power interruption inadequate power fire damage water damage theft or riots strikes war or acts of God Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 1114917 Rev A 1990 Whirlpool Corporation 3 24308 037 Rev 1 Printed in Canada
3. protection NOTE Do not use wax on plastic parts wax may damage them 11 Replace all frozen food 12 Plug in freezer CSSS Caring For Your Freezer Moving 3 If service is to be interrupted longer Remove all frozen food and pack it in dry than AV nour ss doithis ice Unplug the freezer and clean it Remove all frozen food and store in a thoroughly Tape the doors shut and tape frozen food locker electrical cord to the cabinet OR When you get to your new home refer to Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer Installing Your Freezer and Using Your for every cubic foot of freezer space This Freezer sections will keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days If electricity goes off 1 Call the power company AWARNING Ask how long power will be off 2 Keep freezer closed if service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less Wear gloves to protect your hands This will help food will stay frozen from dry ice burns Failure to do so could result in dry ice burns Personal Injury Hazard OR If dry ice or a food locker is not available use or can perishable food at once Page 4 NOTE A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods Food containing ice crystals may be safely refrozen but the quality and flavor of the food may be affected Use refrozen food quickly If the condition of the food is poor or you feel it is
4. unsafe to eat dispose of it immediately a ee ee ee eee ee Before You Call For Service If you are having an operating problem check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance OPERATING PROBLEM CHECK IF Freezer will not run Power cord is plugged into live circuit with proper voltage WHAT TO DO Firmly plug power cord into electrical circuit Check circuit voltage at fuse circuit breaker box Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker e Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Also check if a time delay fuse has been used Power failure has occurred See If electricity goes off on page 4 Motor runs too long Add no more than 2 to 3 pounds of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer space at a time Adding large amounts of unfrozen food will cause the motor to run longer e If the temperature outside or inside is warm motor running longer is normal e Allow at least 3 inches 7 5 cm air space on all sides of freezer and 2 inches 5 cm at the back for proper air circulation Large amounts of unfrozen food have been added to freezer Weather is hot and muggy e There is enough air circulation space around the freezer Firmly plug power cord into electrical circuit Check circuit voltage at fuse circuit breaker box During normal operating con
5. Thank you for choosing an Estate Appliance This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new quality built chest freezer Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question Copy model and serial numbers from plate see diagram on page 3 and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Estate APPLIANCES Use an Care Gul de Chest Freezer Your are responsible for It is your responsibility to be sure your freezer is installed on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use Is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Is used only to do what home freezers are designed to do Is not near an oven radiator or other heat source Is properly maintained Is out of the weather Is used in an area where the temperature will not exceed 110 F 43 3 C Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold TCF1510W Contents Important Safety Instructions Food Storage Before Using Your Freezer Rem
6. ditions the freezer transfers heat removed from food packages and air space to the outside room air The freezer cabinet may feel warm Freezer feels warm Power cord is plugged into live circuit with proper voltage With lid closed press down firmly on the edges or at the center of the lid This pressure will cause the flexible lid to fit flat against the cabinet and seal DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE LID BY GRASPING A CORNER USE THE HANDLE Frost builds up on outside of cabinet Freezer lid is sealing correctly If You Need Assistance Service or Replacement Parts If you need service first see the Before You Call For Service section of this book After checking Before You Call For Service additional help can be found by calling our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if Service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationw
7. eptacle s Retaining clip Freezer power plug grounding plug D Install properly 1 Pick a safe place indoors away from flammables such as gasoline 2 Check the strength of the floor It should hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer 3 Allow at least 3 inches 7 5 cm air space on all sides of freezer and 2 inches 5 cm at back Leave room at top for lid to open all the way 4 It should not be necessary to remove the lid during installation If for any reason the hinges need adjustment see your authorized Estate dealer 5 Do not cover freezer with such items as blankets sheets tableclothes etc E Level chest freezer Level freezer from end to end and front to back so that the lid will seal properly Use shim s to level if needed Check with level Using Your Freezer Setting the temperature control Turn control to 4 This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 0 F 17 8 C under normal operating conditions Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food Never add more than 2 3 pounds of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer size 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 temperature and the number of times the freezer lid is o
8. freezer has built up to about 1 4 inch 6 mm 2 Remove all frozen food Wrap frozen food thickness Complete defrosting and in several layers of newspaper and cover cleaning should be done at least once a with a blanket Food will stay frozen year In high humidity areas a freezer may several hours need more frequent defrosting and OR cleaning Store frozen food in a cooler additional refrigerator freezer or in a cool area AWARNING 3 Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open to speed melting Directing air from Electrical Shock and Product an electric fan into freezer will also help Damage Hazard Do not place fan in freezer Do not place electrical devices in 4 Use a plastic scraper to remove frost freezer Shock or injury can occur 5 Wipe water from walls with towel or e Do not use an ice pick knife or sponge other sharp pointed tool to defrost freezer Damage can occur e Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts Damage can occur 6 Wash the inside walls with a solution of 2 tablespoons 26 g baking soda to 1 quart 0 95 L warm water 7 Rinse and dry thoroughly 8 Use a sponge cloth or paper towel and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside of freezer lid liner and gasket 9 Rinse and dry thoroughly 10 Wax painted metal surfaces on outside of freezer to provide rust
9. ide network of s authorized Whirlpool iil dol service companies RVICE Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool ser vice company in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 Continued on next page Page 5 3 If you need FSP repiacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol whenever you need a replacement part for your Estate appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to every new Estate appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer o
10. ove labels Clean it Plug it in Install properly Level chest freezer Using Your Freezer Setting the temperature control_ Adjusting the temperature control ____ The key eject lock The basket Defrosting and Cleaning Your Freezer Caring For Your Freezer Moving If electricity goes off Before You Call For Service if You Need Assistance Service or Replacement Parts Warranty Limited food loss coverage U w Q WWWWWONMNNNNNN ND AARAA OOO A a M Important Safety Instructions A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your freezer follow basic precautions including the following 1 Read all instructions before using the freezer 2 Child entrapment and suffocations are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned freezers are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old freezer do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents 3 Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the freezer FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SS eee Food Storage Your freezer is designed fo
11. pened Atter the cabinet is cooled the comp ressor will turn on and off as needed to keep freezer at the proper temperature The outside of your freezer may feel warm This is normal The freezer s design and main function is to remove heat from packages and air space inside the freezer This heat is transferred to the room air so the outside walls of the freezer may be warm Adjusting the temperature control e Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures The key eject lock The lock on your freezer can help reduce the hazard of child entrapment 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 Estate dealer for a replacement Always give the complete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a replacement key Key eject lock Temperature contro on back Basket Model and serial number plate on back The basket Store small packages in the basket to avoid losing them in the bottom of the freezer The basket can be moved from side to side or removed when loading or unloading food below it To remove basket Lift basket up and out To replace basket e Lower basket into place Page 3 Ecel Defrosting and Cleaning Your Freezer Defrost and clean your freezer when frost 1 Unplug
12. r Whirlpool have Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better area refer to Step 2 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service and assistance number in Step 1 failed to resolve your problem respond to your request I a A SP ae ESTATE Freezer Warranty EEDS WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the freezer 2 Instruct you how to use the freezer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs or batteries B Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home C Damage to freezer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool D Food loss coverage for freezers used in commercial applications LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE YEAR
13. r storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or cookbook a ee ee ee Before Using Your Freezer A Remove labels Remove the tape and any inside labels before using the freezer To remove any remaining glue Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions above NOTE Do not remove the Tech Sheet on back of freezer cabinet B Clean it Clean your freezer before using it 1 Use a sponge cloth or paper towel and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside and inside of freezer lid liner and gasket 2 Rinse and dry thoroughly C Plug it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord Attach retaining clip from literature pack inside freezer over power cord plug 3 prong grounding UI T type wall rec
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