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use&care guide
CHEST
Models EH060F
EH090F
s, Freezers, Relrijerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Bnllt-ln Ovens, and Surface Units, Ranees, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifie
Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells you howto 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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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service, or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete Modei and Serial Numbers [from the
plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sajes 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 re
turn. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for in
warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Chest Freezer................................... 4
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It ...................................................... 4
Plug It In .................................................... 4
USING YOUR FREEZER
Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Cooling Freezer First ................................. 5
The Sliding Basket
The Key Eject Lock
The Signal Light
Energy Saving Tips
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©1985 Whirlpool Corporation
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Safety first
Child entrapment and suffocation are
not things of the past. Junked or aban
doned freezers are still dangerous 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 booklet from the Association ot
Home Appliance Manufacturers Help pre
vent accidents
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER
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Cleaning Chart
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER
Packaging and Sealing Food
To Wrap Foods .......................................... 7
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Storing Frozen Food................................... 8
VACATION AND MOVING CARE................. 9
Vacations ................................................... 9
Shutting Off and Moving
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 10
1. Before Calling for Assistance................ 10
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Flave a Problem
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your freezer, you are personally re
sponsible for making sure that it..
• 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."]
• is used only for jobs expected of home freezers.
• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source.
' is properly maintained
' is out of the weather.
' is used in an area where the room temperature
will not exceed 110°F (43.3°C).
is not run where there are explosive fumes,
is not used by those who may not understand
how it should be used
' is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.
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) air 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 lid during
installation. If, for any reason, the hinges need ad
justment, see your authorized WHIRLPOOL dealer.
5. Do not cover the freezer with items such as
blankets, sheets, tablecloths, etc.
Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide labei and any
inside labels before using the freezer.
To remove any remaining glue:
1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
2, Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1
teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water] be
fore 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 the Care & Service label
on Inside lid or Tech Sheet on back of cabinet.
Level chest freezer...
from end to end and front to back so that the lid will
seal properly.
Plug it in...
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Retaining Clip
Freezer
Power Plug
Recommended Grounding Method
A115 Volt, 60 Hz„ AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply is re
quired. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided. Use a
receptacle which cannot be turned off with a
switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension
cord.
Attach retaining clip over power cord plug
from literature package inside the freezer.
3-prong
grounding plug
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