Whirlpool EHH-150CW User Manual

CHEST FREEZER
Model EHH-150CW
Whirlpool
X CORPORATION
Use and Care
Guide
To help you get the most from your new freezer
Before you freeze the first apple
pie, you will want to know all about your new Whirlpool freezer. That's what this Use and Care Guide is all about. Ittells you how to start it, fill it, clean it... even whatto do if anything goes wrong. See handy Self-service Check List on back page of simple problems you can solve yourself without the wasted time and possibleexpenseofa need less service call. After all, who needs a service technician to plug back in an electric cord that's been accidentally pulled out?
Safety first
Prevent child entrapment
Please read the safety
booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manu facturers that is packed in your freezer. Help prevenf accidenfs if you plan fo abandon or "junk" an old freezer.
Before you use
your freezer
• Be sure your freezer is properly installed in an appropriate level area and a place suitable for
the size, function and protection of the freezer.
• Properly conneetto electricity.
• Remove the Consumer Buy
Guide label before freezer is used.
• Remove the defrost drain cover
from the literature package located inside your freezer. Install that cover as shown in the above illustration.
• Do not permit children to operate or play with the freezer.
• REMEMBER: Use the appliance
only forthe job it was designed to perform.

Energy saving tips

• Check lid gaskets for tightness of seal. If freezer has a lock, keeping it locked can help Insure door closure and good seal. Level cabinet properly to assure a good door seal.
• Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove as many items at one time as possible. Keep foods organized to eliminate searching.
• Fill to capacity. However, do not add too much unfrozen food at one time. Follow recommended loading procedures.
• Frost should not build up to more than '/i-inch (6 mm) thick (reduces efficiency).
• Sef cold control to provide the
right degree of cold temperafure. Temperature should be about 0°F (-22°C). There is no need to store foods below 0°F.
• Do nof locafe freezer next to or near a heat source, such as a range, water heater, furnace, etc.
(See booklet, How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer, for complete information and tips on home freezing.)
Before startihg
your freezer

1. Locate it properly — For top

performonoe, looote your
freezer in a cool, dry, well­ventilated place out of direct sunlight and away from such heat sources as radiators. Pick a
sate place, indoors, away trom
intlammables such as gasoline.
For proper air circulation allow at least two inches (5 cm) of air space at the back and three inches (7.5 cm) atthe sides of the freezer. Do not cover the freezer with such items as blankets, sheets, tablecloths, etc. Check the strength of the floor, make certain it can . support the weight of the freezer when it is loaded. It should not
be necessary to remove the lid during installation. If, for any
reason, the hinges need adjustment, see your authorized WHIRLPOOL dealer,
2. Keep it level - Level freezer
from end to end and from front
to back so that the lid will seal
properly. With the lid open, lay a spirit level on the edge of the freezer at the end and the front of the cabinet. If it is necessary to level cabinet, use wood shims. Do not use cardboard or other soft material.
3. Cleaning - Before starting,
wash the interior with a solution
of two tablespoons (26 g) of
baking soda to one quart (.95 L)
of warm water. Rinse and dry.
Wash outside of freezer with
warm water and mild soap or
detergent, rinse thoroughly and
dry.
NOTE: Do not use an abrasive or
harsh cleanser. Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches and cleansers containing petroleum products should not be used to clean plastic parts af the
freezer.

To start freezer

Electrical Connection-Your
freezer should be connected to
its own individuai receptacie, one not controiled by a wall
switch. Make sure the
receptacie provides 120 volt, 15 amp, 60 Hz AC current. For your safety, the power supply cord of the freezer is equipped with a three-pronged grounding plug.
It should be plugged into a
matching grounded three
pronged type wall receptacle.
Attach retaining clip for cord plug. Do not remove the ground
prong. See electrical require
ments and grounding in structions sheet for complete information.
Set cold control - Insert a coin
in the slot of the control to turn it. To start, turn cold control to
Number 3. This position will main tain zero zone temperatures under normal operating con ditions. Turn the cold control
to a higher number for colder temperatures or a lower
number for less cold temperatures.

Let freezer cool before filling -

Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours
before filling with frozen food.
Let it cool overnight before adding a quantity of food to be frozen.
NOTE: When freezer first starts, the
motor will run all the time until the cabinet is cooled to a safe storage temperature. This first cooling may take 6 to 8 hours or
longer, depending upon the weatherand numberoftimes the freezer lid is opened. After the
cabinet is cooled, the motor turns off. It will then turn on and off as
needed to keep the freezer at a safe storage temperature.
Your freezer is equipped with a key eject lock which can help reduce the hazard of child entrapment. To lock or unlock the freezer it is necessary to manually hold the key in the lock while turning. The lock is spring loaded so the key can not be left in the lock. If key is lost, a replacement can be obtained from your dealer or a Whirlpool TECH-CARE" service agent. Always give complete model and serial numbers of your freezer when requesting a replacement key.

Taking care of your freezer

Defrosting and cleaning
When frost has built up to about
%-inch (6 mm) thickness, it is
time to defrost. Use a plastic scraper.
Do not use an ice pick, knife or other sharp-pointed tool as it
could damage the liner of the freezer.
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