CHEST FREEZER
Model EH150C
CHEST FREEZER
Model EH150C
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
Key Eject
Lock
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Basket
Temperature
Control
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Defrost Water Drai
and Drain Cover
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need sewIce, or call with u question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown]
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information In these spaces. Keep this book, your warranty and soles slop together in a handy place
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis- tration Card furnished with this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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Before you plug it in
LMPORTANT
Before using your freezer you ore personally re- sponsible for making sure that it
lISinstalled and levelled on a floor that WIII hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use
l ISconnected only to the right kind of outlet, with the right electrical supply and grounding [Refer to your ???Electr cal Requirements and Grounding Instructions??????
l ISused only f Jr jobs expected of home freezers
l ISnot near al> oven, radiator or other heat source
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IS properly maintalned ISout of the weather
IS used in an area where the room temperature will not exceed 110??F (43.3???C].
ISnot run where there ore explosive fumes.
IS not used by those who may not understand how It should be used
ISnot loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold
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Install properly..
Remove sales labels...
Remove any 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 1quart 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 tetrachlorlde, etc. These can damage the materlal.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet on inside of compressor compartment door.
1 Check the s,rength of the floor it ShOLi???C! ??????iti the weight of a My 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 bock Leave room at top for Ild to open all the way
4 It should not be necessary to remove the IId during installatron. 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.
Clean it ...
Clean your freezer before using it See cleaning InstructIons on page 6
Level chest freezer.. .
from end to end and front to back so that the lid WIII seal properly
Check with level
Plug it in...
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Install defrost drain cover...
1. Remove cover from literature package.
2 Check drawing on page 2 for placement.
3. Install cover.
Freezer
Power Plu3-piong
grounding plug
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. 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.
See individual electrical requirementsand ground- ing instruction sheet in your literature package
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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. Thrs setting ISdesrgned to maintain the temperature at or near 0??F [ ~ 17.8???C) under normal operating conditions
The sliding basket...
Can be moved from side to srde or removed when loading or unloading food below it
To remove:
Lift basket out
To replace:
Lower basket into place
The key eject lock...
con help reduce the hazard of child entrapment
Adjusting the temperature
control...
l Turn control to higher number for colder temper- atures.
l 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 rt cool overnight before addtng 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, dependrng 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.
The outside of your freezer may feel warm This is normal. The freezer???s desrgn 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 outside walls of the freezer mav be warm.
To lock or unlock the freezer you must hold the key rn the lock while turnrng 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.
Energy Saving Tips...
l Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a goad lid seal Keeprng freezer locked ensures lid closure
l Keep Ird openrngs to a mrnrmum. Remove several items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi- nate searching
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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 Y4 Inch (6 mm) thick.
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about l/ii inch (6 mm] thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year.
In high humiditv areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting
To defrost and clean:
I. Unplug freezer
2 Take out all frozen food and sliding basket
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NOTE: Wrap frozen foods and packages In several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food WIII stay frozen several hours
3 Remove drain cover by pulling out
4 Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
5 Remove rubber stopper from Inside bottom of freezer
6Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hcse to the threaded end of the adapter and direct water Into a separate drain
7Clean freezer according to the followlng directions.
After defrosting:
1 Remove hose adapter.
2 Replace drain cover and rubber stopper.
3Plug in freezer.
4See directrons for ???Settrng the Temperature Con- trol:??? page 5
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable part (basket)
Outside
Inside walls
What to use
Sponge, cloth or paper towel, mrld detergent, warm water
Sponge. cloth or paper towel, mild detergent. warm water
Waxing is recommended paste wax or an appliance use on plastic because
Plasttc scraper, pans of hot water, electric fan sponge or towel, baking soda and warm water
How to clean
l Wash with warm water and a mild detergent l Rinse and dry
l Wash with warm water and a mrld detergent. l Rinse and dry
l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
in high humidity areas. Use a good auto wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not
it may damage these parts.
0 Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
l Place pans of hot water in freezer with IId open to speed melting Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help
l Remove water from walls with towel or sponge l Wash with solutron of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
baking soda to 1quart (95 L) warm water l Rinse and dry
l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other
l Wash with mrld detergent and warm water. * Rrnse and dry
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Freezing food in your freezer
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage temperature, it rnay be loaded wrth frozen food.
When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see the followrrg chart for the amount to freeze at one tlme.
1.Cut sheet of wrapptng material about one- thtrd longer than dtstance around food to be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur- face wtth food In center of sheet
2.Brrng front and back of wrapping together and fold in toward food, making at least two
3. Crease ends ???close to food to eliminate air
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Packaging and sealing food...
Atrtrght Flackaging IS important In freeztng foods Cor tainers and wrappings shculd be moisture ard
out
Freezer turn can result If food IS not properly wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates and IS of poor quality
4. Press all air from pa&age Fold each end over twice Make sure fold IS tight and fasten against end ot 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
See the ???Freezer Guide??? for complete in- formation and tips on home freezing.
Loading...
1.Before freezing large quantltles of food, turn Temperature Control to highest setting and let freezer operate for several hours After load- ing all food items, return Temperature Control to the usual setting.
Foods to be frozen near side wall
Storing frozen food...
After food is frozen, stack 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
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Packages already frozen
2.To speed freezlng, 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...
Arrarlge for someone to make regular checks of your freezer to muke sure It 1soperating and electrrcrty has not been interrupted
Shutting off and moving...
If freezer is shut off tor more than 24 hours:
1.Remove and store all food
2.Unplug freezer
3.Clean thoroughly See ???Cleanrng your freezer.??? page 6
4.Block lid open for arr crrculation. Turn lock to locked posrtron with lid open. Place blocks between lid and cabinet and tape rn place with
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 Ird seal
CAUTION: To help prevent accidents, do not al- low children near the freezer when the lid is blocked open.
To restart freezer, see ???Usrngyour freezer;??? page 5
If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from lrttle things you can find and frx yourself without tools of any kind.
If electrlclty goes off:
Learn how long power ~111be off by calling the power company.
l If sewice ISto be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep freezer closed Most food WIII stay frozen.
l If service ISto be Interrupted longer than 24 hours, do this
If motor seems to run too long
1.If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer, motor will run longer
2.On hot summer days of 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
1. Remove all unfrozen food and store In a frozen
If frost bullds up on the Mm strip around top of
food locker OR...
cabinet
1. Check the fit of the lid to make sure it is sealing. With
2.Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry Ice in freezer for every cu the lid closed, press down firmly on the edges or at the ft. of freezer space. This will keep frozen foods for 2 center of the lid. This pressure will cause the flexible lid
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3. If you need service*...
Whrrlpool has a na- tlonwrde network of franchrsed
OR
4. If you have a problem%.
Call our
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
5.If you need FSP??? replacement parts?..
FSPisa registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpora- tion for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your
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*If you must call or write, please provide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a com- plete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance
WHIRLPOOL??? DOMESTIC, UL COMMERCIAL
LISTED AND NSF?????? FREEZER
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
WARRANTY
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WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP??? replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
FSP??? replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects
in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are:
1.Compressor
2.Evaporator
3.Condenser
4.Drver
5.Cdnnecting tubing
A.Service calls to:
1.Correct the installation of the freezer.
2.Instruct you how to use the freezer.
3.Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing
4.Replace light bulbs or batteries.
6.Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home or commercial establishment.
C.Damage to freezer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved bv Whirloool.
D.iood loss co&age for UL.commercial listed and NSF??? freezers used in commercial applications.
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Llmlted domestic food loss coverage. See below for details on limited domestic food loss prorecrlon plan. Service under the full warranties must be provided by a franchised
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
LIMITED DOMESTIC FOOD LOSS COVERAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES
During the first year of ownership, the Whirlpool Freezer warranty provides reimbursement as outllned below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of defects in materials or workmanship.
During the second through fifth years of ownership, reimbursement will be made as outlined below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of a FAILURE OFTHE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM.
Food spoilage losses must be verified by Whirlpool or a Whirlpool Franchised
9.9 cu. ft. or smaller..
10.0cu.ft. to 16.0 cu.ft
16.1cu.ft.and larger.,
up to $ 75.00 maximum payment up to $125.00 maximum payment up to $200.00 maximum payment
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