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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
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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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Contents Page
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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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.
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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) 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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Using your freezer
Setting the temperature control...
1. Insert a coin in the slot of the Temperature Control to
turn it.
2, Turn control to Number 3. This setting is designed to
maintain the temperature at or near 0°F ( - 178°C)
under normal operating conditions.
The sliding basket...
Can be moved from side to side or removed when
loading or unloading food below it
To remove:
Lift basket out.
Adjusting the temperature control...
1. Turn control to higher number for colder temper
atures,
2, Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.
Cooling freezer first...
1, Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with
frozen food.
2, 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 fo 6 to 8 hours or longer, depending on room tem
perature 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.
To replace:
Lower basket into place.
The key eject lock...
can help reduce the hazard of child
entrapment
The signal light...
automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure.
If the signal light is not glowing, immediately check:
• for power interruption,
• for an unplugged power cord,
• for a burned out signal light.
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. Always give the com
plete model and serial number of your freezer
when requesting a replacement key.
To replace:
1. Unplug power cord from outlet.
2. Carefully snap out light cover 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. Unpiug burned out signal light and replace with a
new one. Signal light can be ordered from your
WHIRLPOOL dealer.
Then, snap light assembly into place.
5. Plug power cord into outlet.
ghf cover
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Energy Saving Ups...
• Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures lid
closure.
• Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove several
items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi
nate searching.
• Fill to capacity. Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods.
• Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( -17.8°C]. There is no need to store foods
below 0°F.
• Do not let frost build up to more than Vtt Inch
(6 mm) thick.
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about Vi inch (6 mm) thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year
In high humidity areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting.
To defrost and clean:
1. Turn Temperature Control to OFF.
2. Unplug freezer
3. Take out all frozen food and sliding basket.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
will stay frozen several hours.
4. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
Cleaning chart.
Part
Removable part
(basket)
Outside
Inside waiis
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax [or good
auto paste wax).
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel, baking
soda and warm water
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the iiner and interior parts.
After defrosting:
1. Plug in freezer
2. See directions for "Setting the Temperature
Control," page 5.
How to clean
• Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry
• Wash with warm water and a mild de
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
• Rinse and dry,
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth.
on plastic parts.
' Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
' Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open
to speed melting. Directing air from an electric
fan into freezer will also help.
' Remove defrost water with towel or sponge.
• Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
baking soda to 1 quart (.95 L) warm water.
• Rinse and dry.
Do not use wax
Lid gasket
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter
gent and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
Rinse and dry
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Freezing food in your freezer
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage
temperature, it may be loaded with frozen food.
When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see
the following chart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
POUNDS OF FOOD
,TQFRK2EI№0№TIME*
Sizeofc'
6 cu. ft.
(170 L),;:
9 cu, ft. f
(235L):
Miaotor
mi
12 «38.
(5.4 kg)
is'tos.
t(8.1kg)
Viagetabies
or Fruit
iSlios.
(8,1kg)
27lbs.
(12.2 kg)
To wrap foods...
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about onethird longer than distance around food to be
wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur
face with food in center of sheet.
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together
and fold in toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2.5 cm) folds until food fits tightly
against wrapping.
3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
pockets.
•These amounts are based on USDA recommen
dations, If too many packages of unfrozen food
are packed at one time into the freezer, the rate
of freezing is too slow. Poor quality products result.
Packaging and sealing food...
Airtight packaging is important in freezing
foods. Containers and wrappings should be
moisture and vapor-proof and packages should
be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and air
out.
Freezer burn can result if food is not properly
wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates
and is of poor quality.
4. Press all air from package. Fold each end over
twice. iV/lake sure fold is tight and fasten
against end of package with freezer tape.
NOTE: When packaging meats that have not
been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap
or use stockinette to protect against tearing or
puncturing.
Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa
per with cellophane bonded to it, special freezer
bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for
packaging your food items. You'll find them at the
supermarket or freezer dealer.
See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the
Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,”
tor complete intormation and tips on home
freezing.
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1. Before freezirg large quantities of food, turn Tem
perature Control to highest setting and let freezer
operate for several hours. After loading aH food
Hems, return Temperature Control to the usual
setting.
Foods to be frozen near side wall
Storing frozen food •••
After food is frozen, stcx:k packages anywhere
in the freezer. Packages should not extend above
the cabinet edge or they may keep the lid from
closing and sealing properly.
Basket - Store small packages here to avoid
losing them in bottom of freezer
Packages already frozen
2. To speed freezing, place unfrozen packages
near a side wall. Leave space between
packages.
3. Add more unfrozen food after first load is
frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours). Stack
frozen packages in center of freezer.
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Vacation and moving care
Vacations...
Arrange for someone to make regular checks of
your freezerto make sure it is operating and electricity
has not been interrupted.
Shutting off and moving...
If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours:
1. Remove and store all food.
2. Unplug freezer.
3. Clean thoroughly. See "Cleaning your freezer,"
page 6.
4. Block lid open for air circulation. Turn lock to locked
position with lid open. Place blocks between lid
and cabinet and tape in place with self-adhesive
filament tape.
If you move the freezer:
1. Remove the sliding basket.
2. Do not place objects Inside or on top of
cabinet.
3. Level properly to ensure good lid seal.
CAUTION: To help prevent accidents, do not al
low children near the freezer when the lid Is
blocked open.
To restart freezer, see "Using your freezer," page 5.
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
• Check fuse box or circuit breaker.
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If electricity goes off:
Learn how long power will be off by calling the
power company.
• If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep
freezer closed. Most food will stay frozen.
• If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours,
do this:
1. Remove all unfrozen food and store in a frozen
food locker, OR...
2. Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry Ice In freezer for every cu.
ft, of freezer space. This will keep frozen foods for 2
to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands from
dry Ice burns.
3. If neither food locker storage or dry ice is avail
able, use or can perishable food at once.
• The length of time food will stay trozen depends on
several factors. For Instance: a full freezer will remain
cold longer than a freezer partially filled. And a
freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a
freezer filled with baked goods. Also, if the food still
contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, al
though the quality and flavor may be affected. Use
this food as soon as convenient. It the condition of
the food is poor or is in any way questionable, it is
wise to dispose of it.
If freezer stops running:
• Check electric company for a power failure.
• Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON.
If motor seems to run too long
1. It large amounts of unfrozen food have been put
into the freezer, motor will run longer
2. On hot summer days or if room is hot, motor will run
longer to provide correct amount of cooling.
If freezer feels warm
During normal operating conditions the freezer
transfers heat removed from food packages and air
space to the outside room air. The freezer cabinet
may feel warm.
It frost builds up on the trim strip around top of
cabinet
1. Check the fit of the lid to make sure it is sealing. With
the lid closed, press down firmly on the edges or at the
center ofthe lid. This pressure will cause the flexible lid
to fit flat against the cabinet and seal,
2. Do not open or close the lid by grasping a corner.
Use the handle.
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE ' service assistance
telephone number. Dial free from:
Continental U.S
Michigan.................................... (800) 632-2243
Alaska & Hawaii
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The
Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac
tory operation from your appliance or, if service is
necessary, recommend a qualified service company
in your area.
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(800) 253-1301
(800) 253-1121
' Check to see if power cord is plugged into the
outlet.
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3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has a na
tionwide network of
franchised TECH-CARE*
Service Companies.
Whir yùol
r£G^-CA^£
FRANCHISED SERVICE
TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE
service assistance telephone number [see Step 2] or
look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
APPLIANCES - HOUSEHOLD-
MAJOR-SERVICE & REPAIR
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
SERVICE COMPANIES
XY2 SERVICE CO
123 Maple
. 999-9999 123 Maple . . 999-9999
WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS
& IRONERS-SERVICING
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
SERVICE COMPANIES
XY2 SERVICE CO
123 Maple . . .. 999-9999
TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warranty service,
anywhere in the United
States. To locate
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES-
MAJOR - REPAIRING & PARTS
OR
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
SERVICE COMPANIES
XY2 SERVICE CO
OR
4. If you have a problem*...
Caii our COOL-LiNE service assistance telephone
number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our
Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Stephen E. Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
*lf you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a
complete description of the problem. This informa
tion is needed in order to better respond to your
request for assistance.
PSP IS a regislered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporatior^ for quality parts. Look for this symbol
of quality whenever you need a replacement part
for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement
parts Will fit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications used
to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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