Whirlpool EH060F User Manual
FREEZER
Models EHOGOF
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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
Siglcal
Light
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service. or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete
plate located as shown.
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration Card furnished with this product.
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Model and Serial Numbers from the
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Contents
SAFETY FIRST
BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Chest Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
CleanIt,.
Plugltln ,.
USING YOUR FREEZER
Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Cooling Freezer First
The Sliding Basket.
The Key Eject Lock
The Signal Light. ,
Paw
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Energy Saving Tips
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER
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Cleaning Chart.
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FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER.
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Packaging and Sealing Food
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To Wrap Foods
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Storing Frozen Food
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VACATION AND MOVING CARE
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Vacations,
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Shutting Off and Moving
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
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FREEZER WARRANTY
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REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before usrng your freezer, you are personally re-
sponslble for making sure that it
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is installed and levelled on a floor that will hold the
werght, and in an area suitable for its size and use
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IS connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and grounding [Refer to
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions.“)
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is used only for jobs expected of home freezers.
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is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source
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IS properly maIntaIned.
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IS out of the weather.
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is used In an area where the room temperature
will not exceed 110°F 1433’C)
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is not run where there are explosrve fumes.
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is not used by those who may not understand
how it should be used.
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IS not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold
Install properly..
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Allow
room to Open lid
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3 Inches
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 inflammables 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,
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3 inches
etc.
Remove sales labels...
Remove any labels before using the freezer.
To remove any remaining glue:
I, Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
OR
2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1
teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water] before
removing glue as described in step 1.
DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachioride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet on inside
of compressor compartment door.
Clean it . . .
Clean your freezer before
using It See cleaning
Instructions on page 6.
Level chest freezer...
from end to end and front to back so that the lid will
seal properly.
Check with level
Plug it
Retaining Clip
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply is required.
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided.
in...
Sprang grounding
type wall receptacle
Freezer /
Power Plug
Recommended Grounding Method
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grounding-plug
Use a receptacle
which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull
chain. Do not use an extension cord.
.4ttach retaining clip over power cord plug from
literature package inside the freezer.
See individual electrical requirements and ground-
ing instruction sheet in your literature package.
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