Whirlpool GLADIATOR FREEZERAT Manual De Uso Y Cuidad página 9

• Your convertible refrigerator/freezer will s ound l ouder than
regular refrigerators. This isdue tothehigh fan speed. This
speed i snecessary tokeep the convertible refrigerator/freezer
operating properly inthe harsher environments ofmost garages.
• You may hear a hissing noise a fter y ou close the lower
compartment door. This isdue tothe colder temperature ofthe
lower compartment and the stronger seal onthe door.
• You may hear t he evaporator fan motor circulating air t hrough the
upper and lower compartments. The fan speed m ay increase as
you open the doors o radd warm food.
• Rattling noises m ay come f rom the flow ofrefrigerant oritems
stored o ntopofthe convertible refrigerator/freezer.
• Water dripping onthe defrost heater during a defrost cycle may
cause a sizzling sound.
• Aseach cycle ends, youmay hear a gurgling sound d ue tothe
refrigerant flowing i nyour c onvertible refrigerator/freezer.
• Contraction and expansion ofthe inside w alls m ay cause a
popping noise.
• You may hear a irbeing f orced o ver thecondenser bythe
condenser fan.
You may hear water running into thedrain p an during t he defrost
cycle.
CONVERTIBLE
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER USE
In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit airflow
between the lower and upper sections. As shown in the illustration,
the majority of the cold air enters the lower compartment through
vents behind the lower control box, flows through the lower section
and is recirculated through the opening in the top of the lower
compartment. The rest of the cold air enters the upper compartment
through the vent in the upper control box, then flows through the
upper section and is recirculated through the rear wall.
For your convenience, your convertible refrigerator/freezer controls
are preset at the factory with the upper compartment set in
refrigeration mode and the lower compartment controls set at the
midpoint. When you first install your convertible refrigerator/freezer,
make sure that the controls are still preset to the factory settings.
Upper Compartment Control
The upper compartment of your convertible refrigerator/freezer can
function as either a refrigerator or a freezer. The control in the upper
compartment allows you to switch it from Refrigerator Mode to
Freeze mode. Make sure that the correct mode for your storage
requirement is selected.
Your convertible refrigerator/freezer is designed for use in the garage.
If the upper compartment is set to Freeze, your usual setting for the
lower compartment should be adequate for most summer or winter
conditions. Under extreme summer or winter conditions, you may
need to make minor adjustments to the upper compartment control
in order to maintain the desired temperature in the upper
compartment.
To Change the Upper Compartment to Freeze Mode:
• Turn the control all the way to FREEZE.
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IMPORTANT: If the control is set between FREEZE and COLDEST
settings, the upper compartment may not operate in the desired
mode. The control should be set all the way to FREEZE to function
properly as a freezer, or in the range between COLD and COLDEST
to function properly as a refrigerator.
Lower
Compartment
Control
The lower compartment functions as a freezer at all times. The
control in the lower compartment controls the temperature in the
lower compartment and the temperature in the upper compartment
when the upper compartment is in Freeze mode.
NOTE: To turn your convertible refrigerator/freezer off, turn the lower
compartment control to the word OFF and the upper compartment to
FREEZE. Your convertible refrigerator/freezer will not cool when the
lower compartment control is set to OFR
OFF
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are
blocked, airflow will be prevented and temperature and moisture
problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any
odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must
thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor
transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
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IMPORTANT:
• When the upper compartment is in refrigeration mode, the
temperature is controlled by the upper control. When it is in
freeze mode, the temperature is controlled by the lower
compartment control.
• Give your convertible refrigerator/freezer time to cool down
completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before
you put food into the convertible refrigerator/freezer.
• If you add food before the convertible refrigerator/freezer has
cooled completely, your food may spoil. Adjusting the Lower and
Upper Compartment Controls to a colder than recommended
setting will not cool the compartments any faster.