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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 airspace 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

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 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 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 the 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 temporarily turned off.

Key Eject Lock (on some models)

To lock or unlock the freezer, you must hold  
the key in the lock while turning. The lock is 
 spring loaded, so the key cannot be left in  
the lock.

If the key is lost, contact your dealer for a  

replacement. Always give the model and  

serial number of your freezer when requesting  
a replacement key.

NOTE:

 Keep the key out of the reach of  

children. Do not keep the key close to the  
freezer/refrigerator.

Ice Maker (on some models)

To Turn the Ice Maker On/Off

NOTE:

 Do not force the wire shut-off arm up or down.

 

To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shut-off 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 shut-off arm to the Off (arm up) position.

 

To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the 

wire shut-off 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 Features

This manual covers several different models. 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.

Door Bin
To Remove and Replace  

the Bin:

1.

  Remove the bin by tipping the 

front of the bin forward and 
sliding out.

2.

  Replace the bin by sliding it 

in above the desired support, 
tilting it back into place.

Summary of Contents for WZF34X20DW01

Page 1: ...ny important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING SAFETY SAFETY 1 INSTA...

Page 2: ... will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage Unpacking Remove Packaging Materials Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the freezer Rub ...

Page 3: ...th warm water when they are cold Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pebble size pieces This is normal Glass shelves and covers are heavy Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from freezer ...

Page 4: ...pe near the freezer IMPORTANT Make sure it is a cold water pipe Horizontal pipe will work but drill on the top side of the pipe not the bottom This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve Flat blade screwdriver 7 16 and open end or 2 adjustable wrenches nut driver drill bit Cordless drill A Cold water pipe B Pipe clamp C Plastic tubing D Compressio...

Page 5: ... continue with Reverse Door optional on some models instructions If you are not reversing the door see Replace Door and Hinges Cabinet 1 Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 2 in Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal section 2 Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket 3 Remove the decals covering the h...

Page 6: ...ouching the floor Style 1 without Grille 1 Locate the 2 front leveling legs taped among the packing materials 2 Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the freezer The back of the freezer rests on 2 fixed supports 3 Adjust the front legs enough to lift the cabinet up off the floor 4 Place a leveling tool on top of the freezer first side to side then front to back Turn leg counterclo...

Page 7: ...eezer does not roll forward when the door is opened 6 Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into place Reinstall the Phillips screws Ensuring Proper Air Circulation In order to ensure proper temperature you need to permit proper airflow in the freezer As shown in the illustration cool air enters from the freezer...

Page 8: ... some models The Door Ajar alarm lets you know when the freezer door has been open for 5 minutes or longer and the 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...

Page 9: ...s bins etc 5 Hand wash rinse and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays scouring cleansers flammable fluids cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts interior and door liners or gaskets Do not...

Page 10: ...ll of baked goods If you see that food contains ice crystals it may be refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor dispose of it Moving Care When you are moving your freezer to a new home follow these steps to prepare it for the move 1 Remove all frozen food 2 Unplug the freezer 3 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together s...

Page 11: ...new freezer will run longer than your old one due to its high efficiency motor Temperature Is Too Warm Check that air vents are clear See Ensuring Proper Air Circulation for air vent locations Remove all items out at one time keep food organized and close door as soon as possible Adding a large amount of food warms the freezer causing the freezer to run longer to cool back down Check that the temp...

Page 12: ...Odor or Gray Color in the Ice Discard the first few batches of ice If there is unusually high mineral content in the water supply the water may need to be treated If there is mineral scale buildup clean your ice maker mold If the ice cubes have been stored too long throw the old ice away and make a new supply Check that the freezer and ice bin are clean Thin Soft or Clumps of Ice If there is unusu...

Page 13: ...filters preservation solutions etc 5 Defects or damage caused by the use of non genuine Whirlpool parts or accessories 6 Conversion of products from natural gas or L P gas 7 Damage from accident misuse abuse fire floods acts of God or use with products not approved by Whirlpool 8 Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service alteration or modificat...

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