Whirlpool EH270F User manual

Model 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
, Lock
Defrost Water Drain
and Drain Cover
Light
Model and Serial
Number Plate
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Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the
plate locatec: OSshown]
Serial Number
2. Purchase crate from sales slop
Copy this ,,Tformation in these spaces Keep this
book, your v.arronty and sales slop together In a
Purchase Date
handy place
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration Card furnished with this product.
Service Company and Telephone Number
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Contents
SAFETYFIRST.
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Chest Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Install Defrost Drain Cover
Clean It
Plug It lrl
USING YOUR FREEZER
Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Coolrng Freezer First
The Slidng Baskets
The Key Eject Lock
The Interror Light
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The Signal Light
Energy Saving Tips : : : : 6 6
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER 6
Cleaning Chart 7
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER 8
Packaging and Sealing Food 8
To Wrap Foods 8
Loading
Storing Frozen Food.. : : : “. 9
VACATION AND MOVING CARE’ 9 9
Vucatrons 9
Shutiing Off and Moving’: :’ ” ”
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSlS?AikE 1:
FREEZERWARRANTY 12
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES 12
c 1987 Whrrlpool Corporation
Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your freezer, you are personally re-
sponsible for making sure that It..
l ISrnstalled and levelled on a floor that WIIIhold the
werght, and in an area surtable for Its size and use
l ISconnectea only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and grounding [Refer to
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions”)
l ISused only far jobs expected of home freezers
l ISnot near ar oven, radrator or other heat source
l ISproperly marntained
l is out of the weather
l ISused In an area where the room temperature
will not exceed IIO’F [43.3’C)
l is not run where there are explosrve fumes
l is not used by those who may not understand
how it should be used
l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold

Install properly...
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Allow room to open Ild
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-
ffammables such as gasoline.
3 Allow ai 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 IId 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 wtth 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
lnslde labels before using the freezer.
To remove any remaining glue:
1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a boll, 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 rubblng alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-
bon tetrachlorlde, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Care and Service
label on inside of lid or the Tech Sheet on back
of cabinet.
Install defrost drain cover...
I, Remove cover from literature package.
2. Check drawing on front cover for placement
3. Install cover.
Clean it ...
Clean your freezer befor
using it. See cleaning
Instructions on page 6.
Plug it in...
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J-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Retaining Clip
Freezer /
Power Plug rang
’ .““’ grounding -plug
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 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 wlth a
switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension
cord.
Attach retaining clip over power cord plug
from literature package inside the freezer.
4

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 is deslgned to
maintain the temperature at or near 0°F ( - 17.8”C)
under normal operating conditions
The sliding baskets...
Con be moved from side to side or removed when
loading or unloading food below them.
To remove:
Lift basket(s) out
To replace:
Lower basket(s) into place
The key eject lock...
con help reduce the hazard of child
entrapment
Adjusting the temperature
control...
l Turn control to higher number for colder tem-
peratures
l Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.
Cooling freezer first...
I. Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with
frozen food.
2 Let it cool overnight before adding large amount
of unfrozen food.
NOTE: When freezer ISfirst started the compressor will
run constantly until the cabinet is cooled. It may take
up to 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 will turn
on and off as needed to keep freezer at proper
temperature.
The outside of your freezer may feel worm This IS
normal. The freezer’s design and main function is to
remove heat from packages and a/r space inside the
freezer. Thts heat is transferred to the room air, so the
outside walls of the freezer may be worm
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 WHIRLPOOL
dealer for a replacement Always give the com-
plete model and serial number of your freezer
when requesting a replacement key.

The interior light...
WARNING: To avoid possible shocks, first unplug
freezer or turn off electricity leading
to freezer at the main power supply.
To replace:
1 Remove the light bulb
2 Replace bulb wrth a E-watt appliance bulb.
3 Plug in power cord or switch on electricity.
The signal light...
automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure.
Ifthe signal light isnot glowing, immediately check
l for power interruption,
l for an unplugged power cord,
l for a burned out signal light I
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Energy Saving Tips...
l Check lid gasket and level cabrnet to ensure a
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures Ird
closure
l Keep Ird openrngs to a mrnrmum Remove several
items at one time. Keep contents organtzed to elrmr-
nate searching
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.
l Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods.
l Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( ~ 17.8”C). There isno need to store f&s
below 0°F.
l Do not let frost build up to more than Y4 Inch
(6 mm) thick.
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has burlt up to about % Inch (6 mm) thickness.
Complete defrosting 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:
1 Unplug freezer
2 Take out all fro-en food and sliding baskets.
NOTE: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food
will stay frozen several hours
3 Remove drain cover by pulling out.
4 Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet
5. Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of After defrosting:
freezer 1 Remove hose adapter.
6. Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose to the 2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper.
threaded end of the adapter and direct water into 3. Plug in freezer
a separate drain.
I Clean freezer according to the following dlrec-
tions.
4 See directions for “Setting the Temperature Con-
trol:’ page 5
6

Cleaning chart...
Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts
(baskets)
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and worm
water
l Wash with warm water and a mild detergent
l Rinse and dry
Outside Sponge, cloth or paper
towel, mild detergent,
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax]
l Wash with warm water and a mild de-
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
l Rinse and dry
l Wax pointed 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 provldes rust protection.
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans of
l Use plastic scraper to remove frost. I
hot water, electric fan,
l Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open tl
sponge or towel, bakrng speed melting. Directing air from an electric fa
soda and warm water into freezer will also help.
l Remove water from walls wrth towel or sponge.
9 Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking
soda to 1quart (95 L) worm water.
l Rinse and dry I
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost treezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and interior parts.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts. I
Lid gasket Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
paper towel; mild deter- * Rinse and dry
gent and warm water

Freezing food in your freezer
n
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage
temperature, Itmay be loaded with frozen food.
When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see
the followlng chart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
-These amour ts ore based on I;SDA recommen
dations If tot -nany packages of unfrorer food
are pocked (:i one time No the freezer the rate
of freezIng ISt ‘c slow Poor auallty products ‘esJ t
Packaging and sealing food...
AirtIght packaging IS important in freezlng
foods Containers and wrappings should be
moisture and dapor-proof and packages should
be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and ar
out
Freezer burr? can result if food ISnot properly
wrapped When this happens, food dehydrates
and ISof poor quality
To wrap foods...
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about one-
thtrd 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 back of wrapping together
and fold in toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2 5 cm] folds until food fits tightly
against wrapplng
3. Crease ends close to food to ellminate air
pockets
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 have 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-
per with cellophane bonded to it, special freezer
bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for
packaging your food items You’ll find them at the
supermarket or freezer dealer
See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the
Modern Way wlth 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. Atter loading all food
Items, return Temperature Control to the usual
sefflng.
foods to be frozen near side wall
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Baskets- Store small packages here to avoid
losing them in bottom of freezer.
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Packages already frozen
2. To speed freezing, place unfrozen packages
near a side wall. Leave space between
packages
3. Add more unfrozen food after first load IS
frozen (approxrmately 18 to 24 hours). Stack
frozen packages in center of freezer.
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Vacation and moving care
Vacations...
Arrange for someone to make regular checks of
yourfreezerto make sure ItISoperating and electrrcltv
has not been Interrupted
Shutting off and moving...
If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours: If you move the freezer:
_ ^ /- -II I_-_ 1. Remove the sliding baskets
1. I<emove ana srore all rvvu 2 Do not place objects inside or on top of
2. Unplug freezer cabinet.
3. Clean thoroughly See “Cleaning your freezer” 3. Level properlv to ensure aood lid seal.
page 6.
4. Block lid open for air circulatron Turn lock to locked WARNING: To help prevent accidents, do not al-
position with Ird open. Place blocks between lid low children near the freezer when
and cabinet and tape rn place with self-adhesrve the lid is blocked open.
filament tape To restart, see “Using your freezer,” page 5.

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
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 closed Most food will stay frozen
l If servrce is to oe interrupted longer than 24 hours,
do this
1. Remove all unfrozen food and store in CIfrozen
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 ISavail-
able, use 01 can perishable food at once
l The length of time food will stay frozen depends on
several factors For instance a full freezer will remain
cold longer than a freezer partially filled And a
freezer full of meat WI/I 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 ISpoor or ISIn any way questionable. 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 failure.
l Be sure Temperature Control ISturned ON
If motor seems to tun too long
1. If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put
into the freezer, motor will run longer
2. On hot summer days or if rcom is hot, motor will run
longer to provide correct amount of cooling.
If treezer feels warm
During normal operating conditions the freezer
transfers heat removed from food packages and air
space to the outside rcom air The freezer cabinet
mav feel warm
If trost bullds up on the trim strip around top of
cabinet
1. Check the fit of the lid to make sure it issealing. With
the lid closed, press down firmly on the edges or at the
center of the lid. 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 assist-
ance telephone number. Dial free from any-
where in the U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Con-
sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if service is neces-
sary, recommend a qualified sewice company in
your area.
l Check to see If power cord is plugged Into the
outlet

3. If you need servicti...
FRANCHISED SERVICE
Whrrlpool has a na
tronwfde network of
franchised TECH-CARE ’
Service Companres
TECH-CARE service
technrcians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warranty service.
anywhere in the United
States To locate
‘ECH-CARE servce In your area, call our COOL-LINE
sewice assistance telephone number [see Step 2) or
look In your telephone directory Yellow Pages under
4. If you have a problem?..
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone
number [see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consul-
tants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Divrsion Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
5. If you need FSP”’
replacement parts?..
FSPISa registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpora-
tion for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement part for your
Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit
right and work right, because they are made to the
same exacting specifications used to build eveiy new
Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSPreplacement parts in your area, refer
to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE serv.
Ice assistance number in Step 2.
*If you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a com-
plete description of the problem. This information is
needed in order to better respond to your request for
assistance.

WHIRLPOOL FREEZER
WRRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects In
From Date of Purchase materrals or workmanship.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase Replacement parts and reparr labor to correct defects in
materrats or workmanshrp rn the sealed refrigeration system.
These parts are:
I. Compressor 4. Drier
2. Evaporator 5 Connecting tubrng
3. Condenser
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Lrmrted food loss See below for details of limited food loss
protection plan.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1 Correct the installation of the freezer.
2 Instruct you how to use the freezer
3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4 Replace lrght bulbs.
6. Repairs when freezer IS used in other than normal, single-family household use
C. Pick up and deliver This product IS designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to freezer caused by accident, misuse. fire. flood, acts of God or use of products not
approved by Whirlpool.
Service under the full warrantres must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE pservice company
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentral damages so this limitatron or
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States. a drfferent warranty may apply For details. please contact your franchised
Whrrlpool distributor or mrlrtary exchange
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES
During the first year of ownership. the WHIRLPOOL Freezer Warranty provides reimbursement as outlined
below for food actually spoiled while stored In the freezer as the result of defects in materials or
workmanship.
During the second through fifth years of ownership, reimbursement will be made as outlined below for food
actually spoiled whrle stored in the freezer as the result of a failure of the sealed refrigeration system.
Food spoilage losses must be verified by Whirlpool or a Whirlpool franchised TECH-CARE service company
Reimbursement of loss will be based on freezer size up to the total cumulative amount shown for the 5 year
warranty period
99cuft orsmaller up to $75.00 maximum payment
IOOcuft to160cu.ft up to $125 00 maximum payment
16 1cu.ft and larger up to $200 00 maximum payment
The reimbursement amounts shown are representative for the contents of typical freezers by size and may or
may not cover the actual replacement cost of the contents of your freezer. They are the maximum amounts,
however, that will be paid and they are cumulative for the five year warranty period.
Sorry, but Whirlpool is not responsible for food losses caused by natural spoilage, misuse or negligent care of
the freezer, or by accrdental or intentional disconnecting of the electric power cord, power interruption,
inadequate power, fire damage. water damage, theft, or rrots, strikes, war or acts of God
.
Whirlpool
Home A Appliances
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