Whirlpool EHH-150F User Manual
Whirlpool
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 prevent
accidents if you plan to
abandon or "junk" an old
freezer.
Before you use your
freezer
It is your personal
responsibility to make sure that
your new treezer;
• Is installed by a qualified
installer.
• Has been installed where it is
protected from the elements.
• Has been installed in a level
area on a floor that is strong
enough to support the weight.
Care
• Is properly connected to
electricity and properly
electrically grounded.
• Is properly used only for the
job it was intended to do.
• Is not used by small children
or anyone unable to operate it
properly.
• Is properly maintained.
Also:
• Do not remove TECH SHEET
attached to the inside of servioe
panel. This technical
information is for the service
technician.
• Remove the Consumer Buy
Guide label before using the
freezer.
Energy saving tips
• Check door or 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 door openings to a
minimum. Remove as many
items at one time as possible.
CHEST FREEZER
Models EHH-150F, EHH-180F,
EHH-230F, EHH-270F
(Model EHH-230F shown)
• 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 %-inch (6 mm) thick
(reduces efficiency).
• Set cold control to provide the
right degree of cold
temperature. Temperature
should be about 0°F ( -22°C).
There is no need to store foods
below 0°F.
• Do not locate 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 starting
your freezer
1. Locate it properiy - For top
performance, locate your
freezer in a cool, dry, well-
ventilated place out of direct
sunlight and away from such
heat sources as radiators. Pick a
safe piace, indoors, away from
infiammables such as gasoline.
For proper air circulatioh allow
at least two inches (5 cm) of air
space at the back and three
inches (7.5 cm) at the sides of
the freezer. Do not cover the
freezer wifh 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.
Remove the defrost drain cover
from the literature package,
located inside your freezer.
Install that cover, as shown on
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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 opeh, 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 ahd 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 of the
freezer.
To start freezer
Electrical Connection —Your
freezer should be connected to
its own individual receptacle,
one not controlled by a wall
switch. Make sure the
receptacle 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 coid controi - 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 oonditions. 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.
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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
weather and number of times 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.
Key eject lock
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
look 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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