Whirlpool EHO60FXL User Manual

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Models EH060FXL and EH090FXL

Use and Care

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.

CHEST FREEZER

Lock

Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here

When you need service, or

call \Arith a question, have

' is information ready:

1. Complete Model and Se
rial Numbers (from the plate
on the lower right side of fhe

cabinef).

2. Purchase dafe from sales

slip.

Copy this information in

these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and

sales sllptogether In a handy

place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Dote

Service Company and Telephone Number

Basket

Model and Serial
Number Plate

Signal
Light

Before you plug it in

Before using your freezer, you are personally

responsible for making sure that it...

• is installed and leveled on a floor that will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable tor

its size and use.

• is connected only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electrical supply and ground

ing. (Refer to your "Electrical Requirements

and Grounding Instructions!')

• is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers.

Install Properly...

• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.

• 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. If 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 trom

the cabinet.

• Lift off 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...

Retaining Clip

Recommended Grounding Method

3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle

Freezer“
power cord

A115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
electrical supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. The receptacle should not be con

trolled 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.

Using

your

freezer

Setting the Cold Control...

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

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

erating oonditions.

Adjusting Cold Control...

• Turn control to higher number for colder
temperatures,

• Turn to lower number for less oold temperatures.

Exterior Signal Light...

automatically warns of any unexpected power

failure.

Signal light cover

Cooling Freezer First...

• Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling
with frozen 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 worm. 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.

If 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 oover and assembly
with a screwdriver by inserting it under the
end of metal edge of the light. Be careful 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.

Key Eject Lock...

The key eject lock con help reduce the hazard

of child entrapment.

To lock or unlock the freezer you must hold the

key in the lock while turning. The lock is spring
loaded so the key cannot be left in the lock.

If the key is lost, contact your WHIRLPOOL dealer

for a replacement.