EH12OC
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CHEST FREEZER
Models EH12OC
and EH15OC
ers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidlf
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
Basket
Temperature
control
Defrost Water Dral
and Drain Cover
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service, or call with a question,
have this information ready: Model Number
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. There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for inwarranty service.
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Model and Serial Numbers [from the
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Contents
SAFEI’Y FIRST. .....................
BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN ............
Install Properly. ..................
Level Chest Freezer ..............
Install Defrost Drain Cover. ........
Remove Sales Labels ............
Clean It ........................
Plug ltln ........................
USING YOUR FREEZER. .............
Setting the Temperature Control ...
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Cooling Freezer First .............
The Sliding Basket ...............
The Key Eject Lock ...............
Energy Saving Tips ...............
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CLEANING YOUR FREEZER.
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Cleaning Chart
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FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER.
Packaging and Sealing Food
To Wrap Foods
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Storing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVING CARE.
Vacations
Shutting Off and Moving
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
I. Before Calling for Assistance , ,
2. If You Need Assistance
3. IfYouNeedService ,,,,............ 41
4. IfYouHaveaProblem ,,.,.,,,,.,... 11
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your freezer, you are personally re- l is properly maintained.
sponsible for making sure that it...
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is installed and levelled on a floorthat 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 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 out of the weather.
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is used in an area where the room temperature
will not exceed 110°F (43.3%).
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is not run where there are explosive 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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Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and any
inside
To remove any remaining glue:
1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
OR
2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car-
bon tetrachioride, etc. These can damage the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Care b Service label
on inslde ild or Tech Sheet on back of cabinet.
labels before using the freezer
remove.
teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water) be-
fore removing glue as described in step 1.
DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or
I, Check the strength of the floor. It should hold the
weight of a fully loaded freezer.
2. Pick a safe place, indoors, away from inftammabies 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
roam at
4. It should not be necessary to remove the lid during
installation. If, for any reason, the hinges need adjustment, see your authorized WHIRLPOOL dealer.
5.
Do not cover the freezer with items such
blank&s, sheets, tablecloths, etc.
top
for lid to open all the way.
Level chest freezel;..
from end to end and front to back so that the lid will
seal properly
Check with level
Clean it . . .
Clean your freezer befo
using it. See cleaning
instructions on page 6.
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Plug it in...
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Retainipg Clip
3-prong grounding
type wail receptacle
A-7
Install defrost drain covel;..
I. Remove cover from literature package.
2. Check drawing on front cover for placement.
3. Install cover
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Freezer /
Power Plug
Recommended Grounding Method
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.
which cannot be turned off wtth a swlfch or pull
chain. Do not use an exfenslon cord.
Attach retaining clip over power cord plug from
literature package inside the freezer.
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* ‘I”“’ grounding-plug
Use a receptacle
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