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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.

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.

Storage Gate (on some models)

To Remove the Storage Gate:

1.

Lift up the top of the gate and out of the supports. 

2.

Return the gate to original position. Lower the gate into the 
supports.

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.

Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer

Frost-free means that you will not have to defrost your freezer. Frost is 
removed by air moving and collecting any moisture and depositing it on 
the cooling coil. The cooling coil periodically warms up enough to melt 
the frost, and it then flows down to the drain pan (located behind the 
base grille) where it is evaporated.

Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year.

1.

Press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off cooling.

2.

Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

3.

Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of 
newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for 
several hours. You may also store frozen food in a cooler, 
additional refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.

4.

Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, 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 use paper towels, scouring pads, or other 
harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials. 

To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a 
mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to 
0.95 L] of water).

6.

Replace the removable parts.

7.

Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish.

Painted metal:

 Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth 

and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh 
cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly 
with a soft cloth. 

CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Summary of Contents for WZF56R16

Page 1: ...ference please make a note of your product model and serial numbers These numbers can be found inside your freezer Model Number Serial Number User Guide Upright Freezer TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell yo...

Page 2: ...e operating Use nonflammable cleaner Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from freezer Use two or more people to move and install freezer Keep key away from children Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator Disconnect power before installing ice maker on ice maker kit ready models only State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING This product contains o...

Page 3: ...ou have the proper electrical connection Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your freezer be provided Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch Do not use an extension cord NOTE Before performing any type of installation cleaning or removing a light bulb pres...

Page 4: ... pipe 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 4 Determine the length of plastic tubing you need Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of freezer to the water pipe Add 7 ft 2 1 m to allow for c...

Page 5: ...les as shown in Graphic 2 2 Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket 3 Remove the decals covering the holes on the opposite side of the bottom hinge 4 Reinstall the bottom hinge pin in the alternate hole in the hinge bracket See Graphic 3 5 Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 4 hex head hinge screws Door 1 Remove the hinge thimble hole plug from the top of the door See Gr...

Page 6: ...zer has 2 front adjustable legs one on each side The back of the freezer rests on 2 fixed rollers The base grille covers the adjustable brake feet and roller assemblies located at the bottom of the freezer below the freezer door Before making any adjustments remove the base grille and move the freezer to its final location Tools Needed hex driver Phillips head screwdriver 1 Remove the base grille ...

Page 7: ...th brake feet clockwise the same amount until the brake feet are snug against the floor Check again If not satisfied continue to adjust the brake feet by half turns of the screw until the freezer 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 Philli...

Page 8: ...til 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 the TEMP SETTING button on the control panel once Door Ajar Alarm...

Page 9: ... to the drain pan located behind the base grille where it is evaporated Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year 1 Press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off cooling 2 Unplug freezer or disconnect power 3 Remove all frozen food Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food will stay frozen for several hours You may also store frozen food in a...

Page 10: ...ealer 4 Replace the light shield 5 Plug in freezer or reconnect power Power Interruptions If the power will be out for 24 hours or less keep the door closed to help food stay cold and frozen If the power will be out for more than 24 hours do one of the following Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker If a food locker is not available consume or can perishable food at once REME...

Page 11: ...l is turned on Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker NOTE If problems continue contact an electrician Lights Do Not Work Check that it is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Check that the light bulb is tight in the socket and is not burned out Water in Defrost Drain Pan It is normal for water to drip into the defrost drain pan when freezer is defrosting When humidity is high it is norm...

Page 12: ...ttle Ice If ice maker has just been installed wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin Check that the temperature control is cold enough Check that the wire shutoff arm is in the ON arm down position Check that the water supply is properly connected and turned on Check that the ejector arm is not blocked by an ice cube If a large amount of ice has been removed recently allow 24 hours to prod...

Page 13: ...e parts i e light bulbs batteries air or water filters preservation solutions etc 5 Conversion of products from natural gas or L P gas 6 Damage from accident misuse abuse fire floods acts of God or use with products not approved by Whirlpool 7 Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service alteration or modification of the appliance 8 Cosmetic damag...

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