Whirlpool EH060FXK User Manual

CHEST FREEZER

Models EH060FXK

Whirlpool

Use and

Guide

Safety

First

Child entrapment,
and suffocation, are not
things of the past.
Junked or abandoned
freezers are still dan
gerous...even if they will

“just sit in the garage a

few days.”

If you are getting rid

of your old freezer, do it

safely. Please read the

enclosed safety book
let from the Association
of Home Appliance
Manufacturers. Help
prevent accidents.

EH090FXK

Care

Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here

When you need service, or

call with a question, hove
this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Se

rial Numbers (from the plate

on the lower right side of the
cabinet).

2. Purchase date from sales
slip (or date installed).

Copy this information in
these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and
sales sliptogether in a handy

place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase/lnstallafion Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Basket

Model and Serial
Number Plate

Signal
Light

Before you plug it in

Before using your freezer, you ore personally

responsible for making sure that it. .

• is installed and leveled on a floor that will

hold the weight, and in an area suitable for
its size and use.

• is connected only to the right kind of outlet,

with the right electric supply and grounding
(see page 3).

• is used only for jobs expected of home

freezers.

• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat

source

Install Properly...

• is properly maintained.

• is in a dry sheltered area.

• is used in an area where the room tempera
ture will not exceed 110 F (43.3 C).

• is not run where there are explosive fumes.

• is not used by children or others who may not
understand how it should be used.

• is not loaded with food before it has time to
get properly cold.

Level Chest Freezer...

weight of fully loaded freezer.

2. Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) air space on
sides of freezer and 2 inches (5 cm) at back.
Leave room at top for lid to open all the way.

3. It lid needs to be removed to get freezer
through the doorway, follow these steps:

■ • Check the way the lid sits on the cabinet to

help when replacing.

• With lid closed, remove hinge screws from

the cabinet.

• Liftoff lid.

To replace:

• Place lid on cabinet.

• Replace hinge screws. Check to be sure
lid gasket is making contact with cabinet

on all four sides.

4. Do not cover the freezer with items such as

blankets, sheets, tablecloths, etc.

Remove Sales Label...

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before

using the freezer. Remove any left over glue with
rubbing alcohol.

Note: DO NOT REMOVE the Care and Ser
vice label on the inside lid. This permanent
label provides immediate information
should it be needed. Do not remove Tech

Sheet permanently attached to back of
cabinet.

Clean It...

Clean your freezer before using it. See clean

ing instructions on page 4.

Plug It In.

3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused

electrical supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appli
ance be provided. The receptacle should not
be controlled by a wall switch or pull chain.

Attach retaining clip over power cord plug

from the literature package inside your freezer.
Do not use an extension cord.

Freezer

Recommended Grounding Method

3-prong
grounding plugpower cord /1

Using your freezer

Setting the Cold Control...

1. Insert a coin in the slot of the Cold Control to

turn it.

2. Turn control to Number 3. This setting will main
tain zero zone temperatures under normal op

erating conditions.

Adjusting Cold Control...

• Turn control to higher number for colder

temperatures.

• Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.

Cooling Freezer First...

• Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling

with frczen food.

• Let it cool overnight before adding large

amount of unfrozen food.

Note: When freezer is first 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 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 freezer at
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 packages and air space
inside the freezer. This heat is transferred to the
room air so the walls of the freezer may be warm.

Exterior Signal Light...

automatically warns of any unexpected power

failure.

Signal light cover

It the signal light is not glowing, immediately

check:

• for power interruption,

• the power plug; it may be disconnected from

the outlet,

• the warning light; it may be burned out.
To replace burned out signal light:

1. Unplug power cord from outlet.

2. Carefully snap out light cover and assembly
with a screwdriver by inserting it under the
end of metai edge of the light. Be carefui 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 cord into outlet.

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