Whirlpool EHH-150CW User's Manual
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1. fit of the lid to make sure it is sealing With the lid closed press down firmly on the edges or at the center of the 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 service Whirlpool Franchised TECH CARE Service lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE SYMBOL OF QUALITY SERVICE It is reassuring to know that Whirlpool stands behind your new appliance with its network of franchised TECH CARE ser vice companies TECH CARE service is designed to fulfill your warranty and provide the after warranty service and mainte nance to keep your new appli ance in top notch condition anywhere in the United States Whirlpool wants you to get the service that you would expect on quality home appliances If you move To make sure that your appli ance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfac tory operation please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service company for installation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be paid by you Or if you need service 1 Call the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or a Whirlpool franchised TECH CARE service company He is in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory listed under Refrigerators and Freez ers Repairing or Servicing Also under Washers Dryers Repairing2. lt gt Whirlpool ORPORATION Use and Care Guide To help you get the most from your new freezer Before you freeze the first apple pie you will want to know all about your new Whirlpool freezer That s what this Use and Care Guide is all about It tells you how fo start it fill it clean it even whatto do if anything goes wrong See handy Self service Check List on back page of simple problems you can solve yourself without the wasted time and possible expense of aneed less service call After all who needs a service technician to plug back in an electric cord that s been accidentally pulled out Safety first Prevent child entrapment Please read the safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manu facturers that is packed in your freezer Help prevent accidents if you plan to abandon or junk an old freezer Before you use your freezer e Be sure your freezer is properly installed in an appropriate level area and a place suitable for the size function and protection of the freezer e Properly connectto electricity e Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before freezer is used e Remove the defrost drain cover Defrost water drain cover from the literature package located inside your freezer Install that cover as shown in the above illustration e Do not permit children to operate or play with the freezer REMEMBER Use the appliance only forthe job it w
3. or Servicing 2 Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 800 253 1301 When calling from Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or write Mr Stephen E Upton Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Remember f you must call or write please provide your name address telephone num ber type of appliance brand model serial number date of purchase the dealers name and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better re spond to your request for assistance Helpful Hint The model and serial number plate is located on the lower right side corner of the freezer see illustration on front page FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation 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 lt gt Whirlpool ORPORATION Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers D
4. plug It should be plugged into a matching grounded three pronged type wall receptacle Attach retaining clip for cord plug Do not remove the ground prong See electrical require ments and grounding in structions sheet for complete information Set cold control Insert a coin in the slot of the control to turn it To start turn cold control to Number 3 This position will main tain zero zone temperatures under normal operating con ditions Turn the cold control to a higher number for colder temperatures or a lower number for less cold temperatures Let freezer cool before filling Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food Let it cool overnight before adding a quantity of food to be frozen NOTE When freezer first starts the motor will run all the time until the cabinet is cooled to a safe storage temperature This first cooling may take 6 to 8 hours or longer depending upon the weather and number of times the freezer lid is opened After the cabinet is cooled the motor turns off It will then tum on and off as needed to keep the freezer at a safe storage temperature Your freezer is equipped with a key eject lock which can help reduce the hazard of child entrapment To lock or unlock the freezer it is necessary to manually hold the key in the lock while turning The lock is spring loaded so the key can not be left in the lock If key is lost a replacement can be obt
5. ained from your dealer ora Whirlpool TECH CARE service agent Always give complete model and serial numbers of your freezer when requesting a replacement key Taking care of your freezer Defrosting and cleaning When frost has built up fo about 14 inch 6 mm thickness it is time to defrost Use a plastic scraper Do not use an ice pick knife or other sharp pointed tool as it could damage the liner of the freezer How to freeze food in your freezer PACKAGE AND SEAL CAREFULLY Airtight packaging is the secret of success in freezing foods Containers and wrappings should be moisture vapor proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep natural moisture in and air out If food is not properly wrapped freezer burn will result When this happens food de hydrates and is of poor quality The drugstore fold is recommended for efficiency and economy Bring the edges of the paper together and fold over until it fits tightly around the articles being wrapped at least two folds Heavy duty aluminum freezer foil kraft paper with cellophane bonded to if special freezer bags jars cartons and special pressure sensitive freezer sealing tape are available at your supermarket or freezer dealer See your How to Freeze Book for packaging material guide Loading Before loading with unfrozen food turn cold control to coldest position highest number and let freezer operate for several hours This will sp
6. as designed to perform Energy saving tips e Check lid gaskets for tightness of seal If freezer has a lock keeping it locked can help insure door closure and good seal Level cabinet properly to assure a good door seal e Keep lid openings toa minimum Remove as many items at one time as possible Keep foods organized to eliminate searching e Fill to capacity However do not add too much unfrozen food at one time Follow recommended loading procedures CHEST FREEZER Model EHH 150CW Cold control Model and serial number plate Frost should not build up to more than inch 6 mm thick reduces efficiency e Set cold control to provide the right degree of cold temperature Temperature should be about 0 F 22 C There is no need to store foods below O F e Do not locate freezer next to or near a heat source such as a range water heater furnace etc See booklet How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer for complete information and tips on home freezing Before starting your freezer 1 Locate it properly For top performance locate your freezer in a cool dry well ventilated place out of direct sunlight and away from such heat sources as radiators Pick a sate place indoors away from inflammables such as gasoline For proper air circulation allow at least two inches 5 cm of air space atthe back and three inches 7 5 cm at the si
7. des of the freezer Do not cover the freezer with such items as blankets sheets tablecloths etc Check the strength of the floor make certain it can support the weight of the freezer when it is loaded It should not be necessary to remove the lid during installation If for any reason the hinges need adjustment see your authorized WHIRLPOOL dealer 2 Keep it level Level freezer from end to end and from front to back so that the lid will seal properly With the lid open lay a spirit level on the edge of the freezer at the end and the front of the cabinet If itis necessary to level cabinet use wood shims Do not use cardboard or other soft material 3 Cleaning Before starting wash the interior with a solution of two tablespoons 26 g of baking soda to one quart 95 L of warm water Rinse and dry Wash outside of freezer with warm water and mild soap or detergent rinse thoroughly and dry NOTE Do not use an abrasive or harsh cleanser Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches and cleansers containing petroleum products should not be used to clean plastic parts of the freezer To start freezer Electrical Connection Your freezer should be connected to its own individual receptacle one not controlled by a wall switch Make sure the receptacle provides 120 volt 15 amp 60 Hz AC current For your safety the power supply cord of the freezer is equipped with a three pronged grounding
8. eed up the rate of freezing Lay packages to be frozen ina single layer so each rests on a freezing surface See illustration above Allow space between packages for cold airto circulate Food will be frozen in about 18 to 24 hours depending upon the kind of food size and shape of the package and the amount to be frozen Do not add more unfrozen food until previous load is frozen If in doubt wait 24 hours before adding more un frozen food When food is frozen return cold control to its usual setting Storing frozen food When food is frozen stack packages anywhere in the freezer Make sure that packages do not extend above the top of the cabinet keeping lid from closing How to freeze food in your freezer To freeze food in your freezer When freezer has cooled toa safe storage temperature it may be loaded with frozen food However when you plan to freeze a quantity of unfrozen food see the following chart for the amount to freeze at one time POUNDS OF FOOD TO FREEZE AT ONE TIME Size of Meator Vegetables Freezer Fish or Fruit 15cu ft 30 45 4331 13 5kg 20 25 kg These amounts are based on USDA recommendations If too many packages of unfrozen food are packed at one time into the freezer the rate of freezing is too stow Poor quality products result Caution Do not use any type of electric defroster to speed the defrosting of the freezer The heat can cause damage to
9. interrupted 24 hours or less keep freezer closed Most food will stay frozen 2 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or b Place dry ice on top of food using as large pieces as possible Protect your hands with gloves when using dry ice c If neither food locker stor age nor dry ice is avail able use or can perishable food at once 3 The length of time food will stay frozen depends on sev eral factors For instance a full freezer will remain cold longer than a freezer only 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 If the condition of the food is poor oris any way questionable it is wise to dispose of it If freezer stops running 1 Check to see if power cord is plugged into the outlet 2 Check fuse box or circuit breaker 3 Check electric company fora power failure If motor seems to run too long 1 If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer motor will run longer Part No 753273 Rev A 2 On hot summer days or if room is hot motor will run longer to provide correct amount of cooling If frost builds up on the trim strip around top of cabinet 1 Check the
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11. some of the interior pars Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year In high humidity areas a freezer may need more frequent defrosting Follow these steps 1 Disconnect service cord from wall outlet 2 Remove frozen foods and wrap packages individually in several thicknesses of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food handled this way will stay frozen several hours 3 Connect defrost water drain remove drain cover pull out Insert hose adapter pro vided into drain outlet Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of freezer Place a flat pan under the drain or attach a hose to the threaded portion of the adapter and direct the water into a convenient drain 4 Speed the melting of the frost by placing pans of hot water inside the freezer or directing air from an electric fan into the freezer or using a garden hose to wash the inside with warm water 5 Wash inside of freezer with a solution of two tablespoons 26 g of baking soda to one quant 95 L of warm water Rinse and dry Wash the gasket strip around the lid and trim strip around the top of the cabinet with warm soapy water Rinse and dry Wash outside of freezer with warm soapy water Rinse and dry 6 Remove hose adapter Re place drain cover and rubber stopper 7 Plug service cord back into wall outlet NOTE Cleaning waxes concen trated detergents bleaches and cleansers containing petrole
12. um products should not be used to clean the lid gasket or plastic pants of the freezer Vacation and moving care When you take a vacation Arrange to have a periodic check of your freezer to make sure it is operating and electricity to freezer has not been interrupted Shutting off or moving freezer If you shut the freezer off fora period of time more than 24 hours e Remove all food e Unplug freezer e Clean thoroughly using two tablespoons 26 g of baking soda to one quar 95 L of warm water Rinse and dry Block lid open so air can circulate freely to prevent odor and mold growth Place rubber or wood blocks be tween lid and cabinet Tape blocks securely in place using self adhesive filament tape strapping tape If you move the freezer e Remove all food unplug freezer and clean thoroughly e Do not place heavy objects inside or on top of freezer as damage may result e Level freezer when relocated to insure lid sealing CAUTION To help prevent accidents do not allow childrento have accesstothe freezer when the dooris le letel lt 10 Re 01 10 If you need service or help we suggest you follow these three steps 1 Before calling for service Performance problems often re sult 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 1 If service is to be
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