Whirlpool SideKicks WSZ57L18DM Guide De Démarrage Rapide

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Before operating this appliance, make sure it has been properly installed according
to the appliance's Owner's Manual.
The temperature control is located at the front of the freezer compartment.
Temperature Control
For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the factory. When you first install your
freezer, check that the control is still set to the recommended setting as shown.
IMPORTANT:
� The recommended 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.
� When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the freezer is cooled.
It may take up to 6 or 8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and the number of
times the freezer door is opened. After the freezer is cooled, the compressor will turn on and
off as needed to keep the 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. The heat is
transferred to the room air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.
ADJUSTING CONTROL
If you need to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press Temp Setting to display
the desired temperature setting from the snowflake on the left (least cold) to the snowflake on the
right (coldest).
NOTE: Except when starting the freezer, do not adjust the control more than one setting at a
time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to stabilize.
COOLING ON/OFF
Your freezer will not cool when cooling is turned off.
To turn cooling off, press and hold Temp Setting for 3 seconds. In the off condition, none of the
lights on the control panel will be illuminated. The main freezer light bulb will still operate.
To turn cooling on, press and hold Temp Setting for 3 seconds. When cooling is on, the control
panel lights will be illuminated.
FAST FREEZE (on some models)
Use this feature before adding large amounts of unfrozen food. For the best food quality, do not
exceed 3 lbs. (1,361 g) per cu. ft. (28.32 L) of freezer space.
To activate Fast Freeze, press Temp Setting until all the snowflake positions are illuminated
simultaneously.
The freezer will remain in the Fast Freeze setting for 24 hours after the extra-low temperature is
reached. Once the time has expired, the freezer will return to the previous temperature setting.
Fast Freeze may be manually turned off by pressing Temp Setting to select the desired
temperature setting from the snowflake on the left (least cold) to the snowflake on the right
(coldest).
OVER TEMPERATURE ALERT (on some models)
The Over Temperature Alert lets you know if the freezer temperature has risen to 19°F (-7°C) or
higher. This alert feature will sound a continuous alert tone and repeatedly flash a red light on the
control panel. The tone can be turned off by pressing Temp Setting (Over Temp Reset) on the
control panel once. As you press Temp Setting, the red light will then also change from flashing to
continuously illuminated. The red light will remain illuminated until the freezer temperature falls
below 19°F (-7°C).
NOTE: If the red light on the control panel is repeatedly flashing, but the alert tone is not
sounding, this means that an over-temperature condition has occurred, but the freezer
temperature has since returned to below 19°F (-7°C). To turn off the red light indicator for this
condition, press Temp Setting (Over Temp Reset) on the control panel once.
DOOR AJAR ALARM (on some models)
The Door Ajar alarm lets you know when the freezer door has been open for 5 minutes or longer
and cooling is turned on. This alarm feature will sound an alert tone that will repeat every 2
minutes. Close the door to turn off the tone. The feature is reset and will reactivate when the door
is again left open for 5 minutes.
NOTE: To mute the alert tone while keeping the door open, such as while cleaning the inside of
the freezer, press Temp Setting on the control panel. The alert tone will be turned off temporarily.
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Side Kick Quick Start Guide
FREEZER FEATURES
The freezer you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations of the
features may not match those of your model.
ICE MAKER (on some models)
To Turn the Ice Maker On/Off
NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.
� To turn on the ice maker, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.
NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made, the ice cubes fill the ice
storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the Off (arm up) position.
� To manually turn off the ice maker, lift the wire shutoff arm to the Off (arm up) position and
listen for the click to make sure the ice maker will not continue to operate.
ICE PRODUCTION RATE
The ice maker should produce approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not
being made fast enough, press Temp Setting to display the next colder setting. Wait 24 hours
and, if necessary, set the temperature control to the highest setting, waiting 24 hours between
each increase.
Remember:
� Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice
produced.
� The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice
maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals
(such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened
water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is
well maintained.
� Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin.
FREEZER SHELVES
Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights. This reduces the time
the freezer door is open and saves energy.
To Remove and Replace a Shelf:
1. Remove the shelf by lifting straight up and pulling the shelf out.
2. Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf onto the supports on the side wall.
STORAGE BASKET (on some models)
The slide out basket provides separate storage space for items that are difficult to store on
freezer shelves. To remove the basket, pull out and lift up.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation
tips, please see the Owner's Manual included with your appliance.
For information on any of the following items, a full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for
complete instructions for use and installation, please visit https://www.whirlpool.com/owners, or in
Canada https://www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call. However, if
you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1–800–253–1301
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692
Canada:
1–800–807–6777
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200–6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
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