Whirlpool EH150FXR User manual

CHEST FREEZER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-807-6777,
or visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada
CONGÉLATEUR
COFFRE
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composez le 1-800-807-6777.
ou visitez notre site web à
www.whirlpool.ca
Table of Contents/Table des matières.................. 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FREEZER SAFETY....................................................................................... 3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator............................... 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 4
Unpacking................................................................................................. 4
Location Requirements............................................................................. 4
Electrical Requirements............................................................................ 5
Defrost Drain Cover .................................................................................. 5
FREEZER USE ............................................................................................. 5
Using the Control...................................................................................... 5
Key Eject Lock .......................................................................................... 6
Sliding Basket ........................................................................................... 6
Indicator Light ........................................................................................... 6
FREEZER CARE .......................................................................................... 6
Defrosting and Cleaning Your Freezer ..................................................... 6
Changing the Light Bulbs......................................................................... 7
Power Interruptions .................................................................................. 7
Moving Care ............................................................................................. 7
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 8
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE........................................................................ 9
In the U.S.A............................................................................................... 9
In Canada.................................................................................................. 9
Accessories............................................................................................... 9
WARRANTY ............................................................................................... 10
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DU CONGÉLATEUR...............................................................11
Mise au rebut appropriée de votre
vieux congélateur ou réfrigérateur..........................................................11
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION .........................................................12
Déballage ................................................................................................12
Exigences d’emplacement .....................................................................12
Spécifications électriques.......................................................................13
Couvercle d’écoulement du dégivrage ..................................................13
UTILISATION DU CONGÉLATEUR..........................................................13
Utilisation de la commande ....................................................................13
Serrure à éjection de clé.........................................................................14
Panier coulissant.....................................................................................14
Témoin indicateur ...................................................................................14
ENTRETIEN DU CONGÉLATEUR ............................................................ 14
Dégivrage et nettoyage du congélateur................................................. 14
Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage............................................. 15
Pannes de courant électrique................................................................. 16
Déménagement ...................................................................................... 16
DÉPANNAGE ............................................................................................. 16
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE...................................................................... 18
Accessoires............................................................................................. 18
GARANTIE.................................................................................................. 19

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FREEZER SAFETY
Proper Disposal of
Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator
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.”
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD FREEZER OR
REFRIGERATOR REMOVE THE DOORS OR LID.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
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.
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:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions: WARNING:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■ Do not remove ground prong.
■ Do not use an adapter.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ Disconnect power before servicing.
■ Replace all parts and panels before 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 a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
Remove Packaging Materials
■Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the freezer. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the
adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
■Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your freezer. For more
information, see “Freezer Safety.”
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of
your freezer before using it. See the cleaning instructions in
“Freezer Care.”
Location Requirements
1. 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).
2. Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away
from freezer. Do not install the freezer near an oven, radiator or
other heat source.
3. Check the strength of the floor before installing your freezer. It
should hold the weight of a freezer fully loaded with food.
4. 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.
5. Allow at least a 3" (7.5 cm) clearance on both sides of the
freezer and 2" (5 cm) between the back of the freezer and the
wall. Leave room above the freezer to open the lid.
6. It should not be necessary to remove the lid during
installation. If, for any reason, the hinges need adjustment,
contact a designated service company.
NOTE: Do not cover the freezer with items such as blankets,
sheets, tablecloths, etc. This reduces air circulation.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install freezer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
When MovingYour 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.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with 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.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
➧
2" (5 cm)
3" (7.5 cm)

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Electrical Requirements
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 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, turn the Temperature Control to the OFF
position as shown and then disconnect the freezer from the
electrical source.
Defrost Drain Cover
(on some models)
1. Remove defrost drain cover from the literature package.
2. Push drain cover into drain hole as illustrated.
FREEZER USE
Using the Control
Turn the freezer temperature control to 4. This setting is designed
to maintain the temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8°C) under normal
operating conditions.
Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen
food. Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts
of unfrozen food. Do not add more than 2 to 3 lbs (0.907 to
1.360 kg) of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer space.
NOTE: 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.
Adjusting the Control
■Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures.
■Turn control to a lower number for less cold temperatures.
Temperature Alarm (on some models)
The temperature alarm is located above the temperature control
and sounds an audible alarm if the temperature reaches 10°F
(-12°C) or more above normal for the selected setting. The alarm
is controlled by a three-position switch.
To change the temperature alarm setting, move the switch from
one setting to another.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove 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.
WARNING
0Keeps the alarm from sounding when the freezer is
warm, such during start-up or defrosting.
✔Tests the alarm regardless of temperature.
1The proper setting for normal freezer use.