WHIRLPOOL C12J
Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION
LOCATION Place your model where it is most convenient for your own personal use. If possible, and awayout of thedirect raysofsunlight place it from heat sources such as a radiator, register or range, Your freezer has been designed to operate most efficientlyin temperatures between 650 and 900F. Do not locate the freezerin an area where the temperature will drop below freezing (32°F). When loaded with food, your freezer will be quite heavy. Therefore, you should make sure the floor is firm and capable of supporting its weight. Your freezer should have ample ventilation space between it and surrounding objects. Leave at least three inches between the freezer back and wall. At least two inches should be left between the ends and adjacent walls or cabinets. To operate most efficiently, your freezer should rest solidly on the floor at all four corners. If necessary, place metal or wooden shims under the corners that need leveling (do not use cardboard or any other soft material). Your freezer has a flexible lid which assures a good fit to the cabinet and a positive gasket seal all around. Do not open or close the lid by grasping at the corners. If you notice that one of the front corners is not fitting flat to the cabinet, merely open the lid and close it sharply,

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CLEANING
OUTSIDE Wash regularly with mild soap and water. Rinse with clear water. Never use

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The temperature control, located on therightendofthecabinet, regulatesthe temperature at which your freezer will operate. model. Turn it to NORM to start your _ /._

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Let the freezer run an hour or two before loading it with frozen food. Large quantities of fresh meat, such as a quarter or side of beef, should not be placed in the freezer while still warm. This much freshly butchered meat should be pre-frozen before placing in your home freezer. THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF UNFROZEN FOOD TO ADD at one time, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is three pounds per cubic foot of freezer space, After a day or two, check the freezer temperature. It should be operating near zero for the proper preservation of frozen food. If it is too far above or below zero, simply turn the knob CLOCKWISE for colder temperatures or COUNTERCLOCKWISE for warmer temperatures, Once you have experimented and found the setting you desire, further control adjustments are not usually necessary.

The lid gasket is made of vinyl. It may be cleaned with soap and water, a baking soda solution or with a mild scouring powder. INNER DOOR PANEL The inner door panel is made of high impact polystyrene. Clean it with mild soap and water. Do not use an abrasive powder, solvent, polish cleaner or undiluted detergent. BREAKER FRAME COLLAR

Clean the breaker frame collar with mild soap and water -- never with an abrasive powder, solvent polish cleaner or undiluted detergent. Rinse with clear water. DRAIN Certain Models You can clean the drain at the bottom by flushing with warm, not hot, water. For a more thorough cleaning, use a bottle brush or push a short length of plastic clothes line through the drain tube. Do not use any type of chemical drain cleaner.

ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION

This appliance is designed to operate on a nominal 115 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. There should be a separate, grounded circult, serving this appliance only. DO NOT use an extension cord.

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DOOR LOCK
Certain Models To lock or unlock your freezer, insert only the tip of the key into the lock. Push in about a quarter of an inch andturn the clockwise. To unlock, turn the key counterclockwise,
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DEFROSTING
Frost comes from moisture entering the freezer when the lid is opened, or from packages having droplets of moisture clinging to them. When the frost is tion which impedes freezing and reduces the efficiency of the unit. TO defrost, remove all frozen food and wrap it in a heavy blanket to prevent thawing. Disconnect the line cord from toothick, over outlet. the electrical V4inch, it acts as insulaLeave the lid open while the freezer is defrosting. You may use an electric fan to circulate warm air throughout the freezer, or place pans of very hot water in the freezer to hasten frost removal. DO NOT USE SHARP OR POINTED INSTRUMENTS TO REMOVE THE ICE, OR USE SALT OR A SALT SOLUTION TO SPEED UP DEFROSTING. EITHER COULD DAMAGE THE FREEZER BEYOND REPAIR. When defrosting is completed, clean and dry the freezer before plugging in the line cord and replacing frozen food.

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This appliance is equipped with a threepronged grounding plug for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a grounding receptacle. Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. DO NOT, under The rectangular signal light beside the cover handle glows amber to let you know your freezer is plugged in and that electrical current is available at the outlet. If you noticethatthesignallightisnot glowingandtherefrigerationmotorisnot running, check the house circuit fuse and the freezer line plug before calling for service. If the signal light doesn't glow but the refrigeration motor runs, the signal light is burned out.