Whirlpool EH150F User manual

Models EH150F
EH180F
EH230F
EH270F
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Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells you how to start your freezer,
defrost it, clean it and adjust controls.
Treat your new freezer with care. Use it only to
do what home freezers are designed to do.
Parts and features
Key Eject
I Lock
Defrost Water Drain
and Drain Cover Model and Serial
Light Number Plate
Cop,, your 3lodel and Serial Numbers here...
kV7er you et. I serdlce or call with u question
have Wls Info, W+I.Y ready Model Number
1. Complete Vcael and Serlcl Numbers (from the
plate locatec 3s shown)
2. Purchase d :te trom soles slip Serial Number
Copy this II form&or tn these spaces Keep this
book vcur b lrranty ona sales slop together in a Purchase Date
handy place [here IS no warranty regtstratlon to re-
turn Proof-of-jjurchase IS all that IS required for ID
warranty serv e Service Company and Telephone Number
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Contents
Page
-3 Pane
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER
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Cleanrng Chart
FREEZING FOOD IN i&JR’idiiiik :
6
4
7
4 Packaging and Sealing Food 7
4 To Wrap Foods 7
4 Loading
Storing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVIN&Aki
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SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Chest Freezer
Remove .)ales Labels
Install Defrost Drain Cover
Ct,sanlt
Plug It In
USING YOUR FREEZER :
Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Coolrng Ffeezer First
The Slidrng Basket
The Key Eject Lock
The Signal Light
Energy Savrng TIPS
Vacations
Shuthng Off and Moving : : : : 9
9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
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1. Before Calling for Assrstance IO
2 If You Need Assistance : 10
3 If You Need Service 11
4 If You Have a Problem 11
c 1985 Whirlpool Corporatron
Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using vour freezer, you are personally re
sponsible for making sure that It
ISInstalled ant levelled on a floorthat WIII hold the
weight, and rr an area suitable for Its size and use
ISconnected only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and grounding [Refer to
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
lnstructrons”)
IS used only for jobs expected of home freezers
IS not near an lven, radrator or other heat source
l IS properly marntatned
l IS out of the weather
9 IS used in an area where the room temperature
will not exceed 110 F (43 3 C)
l IS not run where there are explosive fumes
l IS not used by those who may not understand
how It should be used
l ,s not loaded wrtri food before It has time to get
properly cold
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Install properly... Install defrost drain coveG..
1 Remove cover from literature package
2 Check drawing on front cover for placement
3. Install cover
Ikl
Allow room to open lid
2 inches at back
1 Check the strength of the floor It should hold the
weight of a fully loaded freezer
2 Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in-
flammables such as gasoline.
3 Allow at least 3 Inches (7.5 cm] air space on all
sides of freezer and 2 inches (5 cm) at back. Leave
room at top for lid to open all the way
4 It should not be necessary to remove the lid during
Installation. If, for any reason, the hinges need ad-
Justment, see your authorized WHIRLPOOL dealer.
5 Do not cover the freezer with items such as
blankets, sheets, tablecloths, etc.
Level chest freezer.. .
from end to end and front to back so that the IId WIII
seal properly.
Check with level
Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and any
inside labels before using the freezer
To remove any remaining glue:
1 Rub brtskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove
OR
2 Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1
teaspoon detergent In 1 quart warm water] be-
fore removing glue as described in step 1.
DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-
bon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas-
tened under the freezer at the front.
Clean it ...
Clean your freezer before
using It See cleaning
instructions on page 6
Plug it in...
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle n
Retaining Clip
Freezer /
Power Plug grounding plug
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115Volt, 60 Hz., AC only15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply is re-
quired. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided. Use a
receptacle which cannot be turned off with a
switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension
cord.
Attach retaining clip over power cord plug
from literature package inside the freezer.
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Using your freezer
Setting the temperature control...
1 Insert a coin In the slot of the Temperature Control to
turn it.
2 Turn control to Number 3 This setting ISdesigned to
maintain the temperature at or near O’F ( 17.8 C)
under normal operating condrtions
The sliding basket...
Can be moved from side to side or removed when
loadrng or unloading food below it
To remove:
Loft basket out
To replace:
Lower basket intc place
The key eject lock...
can help reduce the hazard of child
entrapment
The signal light...
automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure.
If the signal light ISnot glowing, rmmedrately check
l for power Interruptron,
l for an unplugged power cord,
l for a burned out signal lrght
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Adjusting the temperature control...
1 Turn control to higher number for colder temper-
atures
2 Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.
Cooling freezer first...
1 Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with
frozen food.
2 Let It cool overnight before addlng large amount
of unfrozen food.
NOTE: When freezer ISfirst started the compressor will
run constantly until the cabinet is cooled. It may take
up fo 6 to 8 hours or longer, depending on room tem-
perature and the number of times the freezer lid is
opened.
After the cabinet IScooled the compressor wtll turn
on and off as needed to keep freezer at proper
temperature
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, conract your WHIRLPOOL
dealer for a replacement Always grve the com-
plete model and serial number of your freezer
when requesting a replacement key.
To replace:
1. Unplug power cord from outlet
2 Carefully snap out light cover and assembly with a
screwdriver by inserting It under the end of metal
edge of the light. Be careful not to chip finish on
freezer.
3 Unplug burned out signal light and replace with a
new one. Signal light can be ordered from your
WHIRLPOOL dealer.
4. Then, snap light assembly into place
5 Plug power cord into outlet.
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Energy Saving Tips...
l FIII to capacity. Follow recommended procedures
l Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a for freezing foods.
good lid seal Keeping freezer locked ensures lid
l Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
closure. around 0°F ( ~ 17.8”C) There is no need to store foods
l Keep lid openings to a mrnrmum. Remove several below 0°F
items at one time. Keep contents organrzed to elrmi-
l Do not let frost build up to more than Y4 inch
nate searching
(6 mm) thick.
Cleaning your freezer
Thus freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about 1~ inch (6 mm] thickness
Complete defrostrng and cleaning should be done at least once a year.
In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting
To defrost and clean:
I, Turn Temperature Control to OFF
2. Unplug freezer
3. Take out all frozen food and sliding basket
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
WIII stay frozen several hours
4. Remove drain cover by pulling out
5. Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
6 Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of
freezer
7 Place a pan under the drain, or attach Q hose to the
threaded end of the adapter and direct water Into
a separate drain
8. Clean freezer according to the following
directions
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use
Removable parts
(baskets)
Sponge or cloth, mild
detergent and warm
water.
Outside
Inside walls
Lid gasket
6
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel, mild detergent,
appliance wax [or gooa
auto paste waxj
After defrosting:
1 Remove hose adapter
2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper
3. Plug in freezer.
‘4 See dtrections for “Setting the Temperature Con
trol:’ page 5.
How to clean
9 Wash with warm water and a mild detergent
l Rinse and dry
9 Wash with warm water and a mild de-
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
l Rinse and dry
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel, baking
soda and warm water
l Use plastic scraper to remove frost
l Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open
to speed melting Directing air from an electric
fan into freezer will also help.
l Remove defrost water with towel or sponge.
l Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g]
baktng soda to 1quart (.95 L) warm water
l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and interior parts.
Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
paper towel, mild deters
l Rinse and dry
gent and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.

Freezing food in your fre
n
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage
temperature, It may be loaded with frozen food.
When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see
the folIowIng c-hart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
‘These amourts ore based on USDA recommer-
dotions If too rmory packages of unfrorer food
are pocked a- ane time in:<, the freezer the rote
of freezing IStc slow, Poor aual~ty products resait
Packaging and sealing food...
Airtight packaging IS important IP freezing
foods ContairTers and wrappings should be
morsture and vapor-proof and packages should
be sealed car+-afully to keep moisture In and ar
Freezer burr COP result If food IS not properly
dropped When this happens, food dehydrates
and is of poor Juality
sezer
To wrap foods...
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about one-
third longer than distance around food to be
wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur-
face with food in center of sheet
2. Bring front and bock of wrapping together
and fold In toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2 5 cm) folds until food fits tightly
against wrapping.
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3. Crease ends close to food to ellmlnate olr
4. Press all air from package Fold each end over
twice Make sure fold IS tight and fasten
against end of package with freezer tape
NOTE: When packaging meats that hove not
been boned, pod sharp edges with extra wrap
or use stockinette to protect against tearing or
puncturing
Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa-
oer with cellophane bonded to It, special freezer
bogs, jars. cartons and freezer sealing tape for
pockaging your food items You’ll find them at the
supermarket or freezer dealer
See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the
Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,”
for complete information and tips on home
freezing.

Loading... Storing frozen food...
After food isfrozen, stack packages anywhere
in the freezer. Packages should not extend above
the cabinet edge or they may keep the lid from
closing and sealing properly
1. Before freezing large quantities of food, turn Tem-
perature Control to highest setting and let freezer
operate for several hours. After loading all food
ltems. return TemDerafure Control to the usual
seftln&
Foods to be troren near side wall
\
Baskets- Store small packages here to avoid
losing them in bottom of freezer
2. To speed freezing, place unfrozen packages
near a side wall. Leave space between
packages.
3. Add more unfrozen food afler first load is
frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours). Stack
frozen packages in center of freezer

Vacation and moving care
Vacations...
Arrange for someone to make regular checks of
your freezer to maKe sure It ISoperating and electrlclty
has not been Interrupted
Shutting off and moving...
If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours:
1. Remove and store all food
2. Unplug freezer
3. Clean thoroughly. See “Cleaning your freezer,”
page 6.
4. Block lid open for air circulation. Turn lock to locked
position with lid open. Place blocks between lid
and cabinet and tape tn place wtth self-adhesive
filament tape.
If you move the freezer:
1. Remove the sliding basket.
2. Do not place objects inside or on top of
cabinet.
3. Level properly to ensure good lid seal
WARNING: To help prevent accidents, do not al-
low children near the freezer when the lid is
blocked open. I
To restart freezer, see “Using your freezer;’ page 5

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
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1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind
If electricity goes off:
Learn how long power WIII be off by calling the
power company
l If sewice ISto be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep
freezer closea Most food ~111stay frozen
9 If sewice is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours,
do this.
1. Remove aI1 unfrozen food and store in a frozen
food locker OR...
2. Place 2 Ibs (0.9 kg] of dry ice in freezer for every cu.
ft of freezer space. This will keep frozen foods for 2
to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from
dry Ice burns
3. If neither food locker storage or dry ice is avaIl-
able, use or can perishable food at once
l The length of time food will stay frozen depends on
several factors For Instance a full freezer WI/I remain
cold longer than a freezer par%ally filled. And a
freezer full or meat will stay cold longer than a
freezer filled with baked goods. Also, If the food still
contains ice crystals, It may be safely refrozen, al-
though the quality and flavor may be affected. Use
this food as soon as convenient If the condition of
the food IS poor or IS In any way questlonable. it is
wise to dispose of It
If freezer stops running:
l Check fuse box or circuit breaker
l Check electric company for a power fallure
l Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON
If motor seems to run too long
I. If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put
into the freezer, motor will run longer.
2. On hot summer days or if room is hot, motor will run
longer to provide correct amount of cooling.
If freezer feels warm
During normal operating conditions the freezer
transfers heat removed from food packages and air
space to the outside room air. The freezer cabinet
may feel warm
If frost builds up on the trim strip around top of
cabinet
1. Check the fit of the lid to make sure it is sealing. With
the lid closed, press down firmly on the edges or at the
center of the Ild. This pressure will cause the flexible lid
to fit flat against the cabinet and seal
2. Do not open or close the lid by grasping a corner
Use the handle.
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE* service assistance
telephone number. Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-l 301
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-l 121
and talk with one of our trained Consultants The
Consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satisfac-
tory operation from your appliance or, if service is
necessary, recommend a qualified sewice company
In vour area
l Check to see if power cord IS plugged Into the
outlet
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3. If you need setice*...
Whrrlpool has a na-
tionwide network of
franchised TECH-CARE’
Service Companies.
TECH-CARE servrce
technicians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warranty service,
anywhere In the Unrted
States To locate
TECH-CARE servrce In your area, call our COOL-LINE
sewice assrstance telephone number [see Step 2) or
look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
APPLIANCES - HOUSEHOLD- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES-
MAJOR - SERVICE 8 REPAIR MAJOR-REPAIRING IL PARTS
OR
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
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4. If you have a problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE sewice assistance telephone
number [see Step 2) and talk with one of our
Consultants, or If you prefer, write to:
Mr. Stephen E. Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
.:If you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a
complete description of the problem. This informa-
tion IS needed rn order to better respond to your
request for assistance.
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