WHIRLPOOL RFC1000AAW
Owner's Manual

Draining Defrost Water (Certain Models) � Remove drain plug from INSIDE bottom of freezer cabinet. � Remove drain plug from OLrISIDE 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 scourLid Gasket ing powder POLISH CLEANER OR UNDILUTED DETERGENT ON ANY PART OF YOUR FREEZER. NOTE: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE POWDER, SOLVENT, Drain (Certain Models) � Flush drain with warm (not hot) water. � For more thorough cleaning, ream drain with bottle brush or push short length of _A"plastic rope through drain tube. NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANER.

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__ � 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.

(Certain Models) � Unplug freezer before attempting bulb replacement. � Replace bulb with 15 Watt appliance bulb. POWER _\ � 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 FAILURE

(Power failures of short duration (1-2 hours) will not affect your freezer REPLACING Open freezer as seldom as possible while temperature. INTERIOR LIGHT BULB power is off.) � Place blocks of dry ice inside the freezer oil top of contents. -- OR -� Transfer contents to commercial freezer locker. IF YOU NEED SERVICE The model number and serial number of vour freezer are listed on a serial plate at the rear of the cabinet. I_efer to these numbers in any correspondence with your dealer or distributor concerning your freezer

AVOID Before calling a serviceman,

UNNECESSARY

SERVICE

CALLS yourself without difficulty.

check the following list for possible troubles that you can remedy SYMPTOM

CAUSE � Floor not level � Floor is weak

CABINET VIBRATES

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

TOO WARM

CABINET LIGHT NOT WORKING ODOR IN CABINET FREEZER WON'T RUN

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Cabinet is not properly seated Freezer control set too high Prolonged and/or frequent opening Bulb burned out No power at outlet

� 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 openings

FREEZER RUNS TOO LONG

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

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