WHIRLPOOL C15HS
Owner's Manual

Draining Defrost Water (Certain Models) � Remove drain plug from INSIDE bottom of freezer cabinet. � Remove drain plug from OUTSIDE lower right comer of freezer front.

Inside Lid � Clean with mild soap and water only. Rinse with clear water Breaker Frame Collar � Clean with mild soap and water only. Rinse with clear water. � Clean with soap and water, baking soda solution or mild scouring powder. NOTE: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE POWDER, SOLVENT, POLISH CLEANER OR UNDILUTED DETERGENT ON ANY PART OF YOUR FREEZER. Lid Gasket Drain (Certain Models) � Flush drain with warm (not hot) water. � For more thorough cleaning, ream drain with bottle brush or push short length of _/_"plastic rope through drain tube. NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANER. INTERIOR LIGHT BULB (Certain Models) Unplug freezer before attempting bulb replacement. ; Replace bulb with 15 Watt appliance bulb. POWER FAILURE (Power failures of short duration (1-2 hours) will not affect your freezer temperature. Open freezer as seldom as possible while power is off.) � Place blocks of dry ice inside the freezer on top of contents. -- OR -� Transfer contents to commercial freezer locker. IF YOU NEED SERVICE The model number and serial number of your freezer are listed on a serial plate at the rear of the cabinet. Refer to these numbers in any correspondence with your dealer or distributor concerning your freezer REPLACING

__.._ � Place a shallow pan or tray beneath the outside drain opening to catch defrost water. -- OR -� Attach a garden hose to outside drain hole. (A special garden hose fitting is supplied for this purpose.) Press hose fitting into outside drain opening as illustrated.

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� When frost is melted, wash freezer interior and dry it well. � Remove hose fitting if used. � Firmly press both drain plugs into their respective openings. CLEANING Outside Cabinet � Clean with mild soap and water only. Rinse with clear water Inside Cabinet � Clean with mild soap and water only. Rinse with clear water,

AVOID Before calling a serviceman,

UNNECESSARY

SERVICE

CALLS

check the following list for possible troubles that you can remedy yourself without difficulty. SYMPTOM CAUSE � � � � � � � Floor not level Floor is weak Cabinet is not properly seated Freezer control set too high Prolonged and/or frequent opening Bulb burned out No power at outlet

CABINET VIBRATES

FREEZER COMPARTMENT TOO WARM CABINET LIGHT NOT WORKING ODOR IN CABINET FREEZER WON'T RUN

� Odor producing foods must be covered � Interior needs to be cleaned � Freezer is unplugged � Power is off � Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped � Unit left open � Control set too cold � Freezer needs defrosting � Frequent � � � � or prolonged openings

FREEZER RUNS TOO LONG

FREEZER RUNS TOO OFTEN (frequent running provides stable temperature) FROZEN FOODS DRY OUT HEAVY FROST IN FREEZER

Packages not wrapped or sealed properly Frequent or prolonged opening Hot, humid weather Lid not fitting properly (Close it sharply and it will conform to the cabinet.)