Whirlpool WZC5216LW 16 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer Owner’s Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Whirlpool

Table of Contents

FREEZER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER
Location Requirements
Electrical Requirements
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
References
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WZC5216LW 16 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer
Owner’s Manual Whirlpool WZC5216LW 16 Cu Ft Chest
Freezer

FREEZER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many 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:
**DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING**
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not use an extension cord.
If power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments; farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments; bed and breakfast-type environments; and catering and similar non-retail applications.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
Do not use replacement parts that have not been recommended by the manufacturer (e.g., parts made at home using a 3D printer).
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosures or in the built-in structure, clear of obstacles.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Disposal of Your Old Freezer
WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard Remove doors or lid from your old appliance. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned freezers or refrigerators, are still dangerous, even if they 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.
Important information to know about the disposal of refrigerants: Dispose of the freezer in accordance with federal and local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA-certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.
A. Handle
B. Safety Lock (if provided)
C. Gasket D. Separator (if provided)
E. Defrost water drain plug
F. Control panel
G. Side motor cooling grille
H. Caster Wheels
I. Interior Light

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Defrosting and Cleaning Your Freezer
WARNING Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliances.
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Defrost and clean your freezer when the frost has built up to about 1/4″ (0.6 cm) thickness, and thoroughly defrost and clean your freezer at least once a year. In high-humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting and cleaning. Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Damage can occur.
NOTE: The drain cap must be removed before defrosting the freezer and replaced securely afterward.

Unplug the freezer or disconnect the power.
Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover it 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.
Remove the drain cover (E) by pulling it straight out. Place the curved section of the drain cover under the open drain hole (F). Place the Separate pan (D), or a drain pan, under the drain. Or, let the water drain out of the drain hole into the pan (D).
NOTE: Check the drain pan frequently to avoid water overflow. Have a second pan handy for easier emptying.
Place pans of hot water in the freezer with the lid open to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into the freezer will also help. Do not place a fan or any electrical device in the freezer.
Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
NOTE: Do not use an ice pick, knife, or another sharp-pointed tool to defrost the freezer. Damage can occur.
Wipe water from the walls with a towel or sponge.
Wash the inside walls with a solution of mild detergent in warm water or 2 tbs (26 g) of baking soda to 1 qt. (0.95 L) warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and mild detergent in warm water to clean the outside of the freezer, door liner, and gasket.
Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Wax-painted metal surfaces on the outside of the freezer to avoid rust.
NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts. Wax may damage them.
Remove the hose adapter and replace the drain cover and the plastic cap in the bottom of the freezer.
Replace all frozen food.
If your freezer is equipped with a temperature alarm, turn off the alarm for 24 hours after defrosting.
Plug in the freezer or reconnect the power. See “Using the Control.”

Changing the Light Bulbs (on some models)
To Replace Interior Light:

Unplug the freezer or disconnect the power.
Pinch the top and bottom of the light cover with both hands.
Replace the bulb with a 15 W maximum appliance bulb.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your freezer. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
Align the bottom of the cover and snap the top of the cover in place.
Plug in the freezer or reconnect the 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.
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full 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.

Remove all frozen food.
Unplug the freezer.
Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
Clean the freezer thoroughly.
Tape the freezer shut and tape the electrical cord to the cabinet.

When you get to your new home, refer to the “Installing Your Freezer” and “Operating Your Freezer” sections for information on installation and setting the controls.

INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER

Unpacking
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install or uninstall appliances.
Failure to do so can result in back or another injury.
Remove Packaging Materials

Unpack the appliance.
Remove the 5 spacers inserted between the door and the appliance.
Make sure the defrost drain plug (if provided) is correctly positioned.

When Moving Your Freezer:
Your freezer is heavy. When moving the freezer for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the freezer straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the freezer when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your freezer before using it. See the “Maintenance and Care” section.

Location Requirements

WARNING” Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliances.
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Ventilation and Clearance

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the freezer.
Do not cover the freezer with items such as blankets, sheets, and tablecloths. This reduces air circulation.
Allow at least a 2.75″ (7.0 cm) clearance on both sides of the freezer and 2.75″ (7.0 cm) between the back of the freezer and the wall. Leave room above the freezer to open the lid.

Temperature
Your freezer operates most efficiently when located in an area where the temperature is normally between 32°F (0°C) and 110°F (43°C). Place your freezer in a location where the temperature will fall between the low and high recommended temperatures.
Upon Moving to Final Location
Level the freezer from side to side and front to back so that the lid will seal properly. Use shims to level the freezer if necessary.
NOTE: It should not be necessary to remove the lid during installation. If, for any reason, the hinges need adjustment, contact a designated service company.

Electrical Requirements

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Before you move your freezer into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 V, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 A or 20 A 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, turn the temperature control to 0 (align the circle on the knob with the desired number), as shown, to turn off cooling, and then disconnect the freezer from the electrical source.
Switching on the Appliance

The appliance is factory set for optimum operation at a temperature of 0°F (-18°C).
Plug in the appliance.
The green LED lights up.
Also, the red LED will switch on because the temperature inside the appliance is not yet sufficiently low for food storage. The red LED will normally switch off within the first six hours after the appliance is switched on.
Place food inside the product only when the red LED (if provided) has been switched off.
NOTE: As the seal is tight, the appliance lid cannot be reopened immediately after closing. Wait a few minutes before re-opening the lid of the appliance.
This appliance features “skin condenser” technology: the condensing unit is integrated into the walls of the freezer. For this reason, the side and front walls of the product may become hot while the product is running. This is entirely normal and also reduces the risk of condensation forming in particularly critical environmental conditions.

OPERATING YOUR FREEZER

Using the Control
Allow the freezer to cool for 6 to 8 hours before filling it with frozen food.
NOTES :

When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the cabinet is cooled. It may take 6 to 8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and the number of times the freezer lid is opened.
After the cabinet 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 the contents and air inside the freezer. The heat is transferred to the room air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.

Temperature adjustment thermostat.
Red light (if provided): indicates that the temperature inside the product is not low enough.
Green LED (if provided): when lit, indicates that the appliance is running.

The exact configuration of the control panel may vary according to the model.
Temperature Adjustment
Use the thermostat to select the ideal storage temperature. This product could be used both as a freezer and as a refrigerator.
Freezer Use:

To use the product as a freezer set the thermostat in position In this case, the product must be used to store frozen food, freeze fresh food, and to make ice. The internal temperature could be set between 6.8°F (-14°C) and -7.6°F (-22°C) (depending on the environmental conditions, this range may vary slightly).
To use the product as a refrigerator set the thermostat in the position “refrigerator”. In this case, the product must be used to store fresh food and beverages. The internal temperature could be set between 33.8°F (1°C) and 41°F (5°C) (depending on the environmental conditions, this range may vary slightly).
To turn off the product set the thermostat in the OFF position. In this case, the product is already connected to the power supply.

Refrigerator Use :
Before switching from freezer use to refrigerator use please: Check that frozen food is not present inside the cavity to avoid unwanted food defrosting.

Defrost and clean the product to avoid water stagnation on the bottom.

NOTE: In the case of high levels of humidity, it is possible that inside the appliance condensation may form on both the walls and the bottom of the compartment.
This is absolutely natural and does not jeopardize the operation of the appliance in any way.
Chest Freezer Food Storage:

1-3 months suggested for bread, fish and ice cream
4-7 months suggested for poultry, citrus and beef
8-12 months for pork, vegetables, and fruit

Key Eject Lock (on some models)
WARNING
Entrapment Hazard
Keep the key away from children.
Failure to do so can result in death, suffocation, or frostbite.
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 a serial number of your freezer when requesting a replacement key.
Sliding Basket (on some models)
Store small packages in the upper baskets to avoid losing them in the bottom of the freezer. Baskets can then be moved from side to side or they can be removed when loading or unloading the food below them.
To remove the basket, lift it straight up and out. To replace the basket, lower it back into place.
Installing Sliding Rail (on some models)
Unpack sliding rails from the packaging. Line up the frames next to each other (A). Use the clips to connect the side rails to each other (B). Lower the connected rails to the bottom of the freezer (C).
Baskets can be used in multiple locations (A).
Top Basket Position
Prepare baskets for use along the top of the freezer. Remove clips from the bottom of the basket (1) and click in place along the top of the basket (4).
Slide Rail Basket Position
Prepare baskets for use on sliding rails (B). Remove clips from the top of the basket (1) and click in place on the bottom of the basket (4).
Basket location options only:
For information on complete instructions for use and installation, or warranty, 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.

In the U.S.A.:
1–800–253–1301
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer Experience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692| In Canada:
1–800–807–8777
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer Experience Center
200 – 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga ON L5N 0B7
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In the U.S.A.:
1–800–344–1274
Maytag Brand Appliances
Customer Experience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692| In Canada:
1 –800–688–2002
Maytag Brand Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
200 – 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga Ontario L5N 0B7
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In the U.S.A.:
1–866–616–2664
Amana Brand Home Appliances
Customer Experience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692| In Canada:
1–800–807–6777
Amana Brand Home Appliances
Customer Experience Center
200 – 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga Ontario L5N 0B7
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