Whirlpool EHISEFX, EH18EFX User Manual

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CHEST FREEZER

Models EHISEFX

EH18EFX EH23EFX

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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

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Contents

SAFETY FIRST BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN’ :

Install Properly Level Chest Freezer Remove Sales Labels Install Defrost Drain Cover Clean It Plug Itln ‘:: :

USING YOUR FREEZER

Setting the Temperature Control Adjusting the Temperature Control Cooling Freezer First The Sliding Baskets The Key Eject Lock The Signal Light

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Changing the Interror Light Bulb

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Energy Saving Tips

4

CLEANING YOUR FREEZER : : : :

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Cleaning Chart

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FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER :

4

Packaging and Sealing Food

4

To Wrap Foods

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Loading

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Storing Frozen Food

5

VACATION AND MOVINCiCiitE : :

5

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

5

I, Before Calling for Assistance

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2. If You Need Assistance 11

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3. If You Need Service

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4 IfYouHaveaProblem. ..I’ .I’ 11

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Before you plug it in

IMPORTANT

Before using your freezer, you are personally re-

sponsible for makrng sure that It

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IS installed and levelled on a floor that WIII hold the weight, and ir an area surtable for Its stze and use

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is connected only to the right krnd of outlet, with the

right electrical supply and grounding (Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions.“)

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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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out of the weather

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used In an area where the room temperature

WIII not exceed 110 F (43.3’C).

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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

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Install properly..

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 in-

flammables such as gasoline.

3 Allow at least 3 Inches (7.5 cm) arr 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 Ird during installation If, for any reason, the hinges need ad-

justment, see your authorized WHIRLPOOL dealer.

5. Do not cover lhe treezer with items such as blankets, sheets, tablecloths, etc.

Install defrost drain cover...

I. Remove cover from literature package

2. Check drawing on front cover for placement

Clean it . . .

Clean your freezer before using It See cleaning rnstructrons on page 6

Plug it in...

3-prong grounding

type wall

Retaining Clip

receptacle

Level chest freezer.. .

from end to end and front to back so that the lid will

seal properly Check with level

Remove sales labels...

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and any

inside labels before usrng the freezer To remove any remaining glue:

1 Rub briskly wrth thumb to make a ball. then

remove ature package

OR 2 Soak area with drshwashrng 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, car-

bon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the material.

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE ihe Care 81 Service label on Inside Ild or Tech Sheet on back of cabinet.

Freezer /

Power Plug

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrIcal supply is requrred. It IS recommended that a separate circuit servtng only this dpplrance be provided

Do not use an extension cord. Use a recep-

tacle which cannot be turned off with a switch

or pull chain. See rndivrdual electrrcal requirements and grounding instruction sheet In your Irter-

grounding plug

Recommended Grounding Method