Whirlpool EH15VSXL User's Manual
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1. Outside e Wash with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas Use a good auto paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces Plastic scraper pans of hot water electric fan sponge or towel baking soda warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water Inside walls e Use plastic scraper to remove frost e Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open to speed melting Directing air from an electric fan into the freezer will also help e Wipe water from walls with towel or sponge e Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons 26 g baking soda to 1 quart 95 L warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE an Ice pick knife or other sharp pointed tqol or any type of electric defroster to defrost freezer They can cause damage to the liner and Interior parts Lid gasket and trim strip Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with mild detergent and warm paper towel mild water detergent warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts 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 one2. e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source is properly maintained e isin a dry sheltered area is used in an area where the room tempera ture will not exceed 110 F 43 3 C e is not run where there are explosive fumes e isnotused by children or others who may not understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold Install Properly ff 3 inches 3 inches 1 Check the strength of the floor It should hold weight of fully loaded freezer 2 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 3 It should not be necessary to remove the lid during installation If for any reason the hinges need adjustment see your authorized WHIRLPOOL dealer 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 5 2 Level Chest Freezer from end to end and front to back so thatthe lid willsea
3. 5 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 Packages already frozen Energy Saving Tips e Check lid gasket and level cabinet to as sure a good lid seal Keeping freezer locked insures lid closure e Keep lid openings to a minimum Remove several items at one time Keep contents organized to eliminate searching e Fill to capacity Follow recommended pro cedures for freezing foods e Do not let frost build up to more than 4 inch 6 mm thick e Set Cold Control to provide temperatures around O F 22 C There is no need to store foods below 0 F If you move the freezer Remove sliding baskets e Do not place objects inside or on top of cabinet e Level properly to insure good lid seal CAUTION To help prevent accidents do not allow children near the freezer when the lid is blocked open To restart freezer see Using your freezer page 3 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 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 4 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep freezer closed Most food will stay frozen 2 if serv
4. Attach 9 volt alkaline battery to connector 4 Fit battery under clamp 5 Push Temperature Alarm small door back into place 6 Move the Temperature Alarm Switch to the TEST position The alarm should sound 7 Move the switch to OFF until the freezer is cold Then move the switch to ON 9 Volt Alkaline Connector Replacing 4 Pull top of Temperature Alarm small door to ward you 2 Carefully pull the battery forward out of the clamp 3 Unplug the battery 4 Install a new 9 volt alkaline battery 5 Replace the battery in the clamp 6 Push Temperature Alarm small door back into place Test the battery 8 Move the Temperature Alarm Switch to ON w The battery e A new alkaline battery shouid last about one year Test the battery often e If the freezer temperature should become too warm a new battery should sound the alarm for about 48 hours e The low baftery beep chirp should last about 7 days Replace the failing battery immediately The beep every 30 to 60 seconds cannot be turned off e If you have been away from home for more than a day always check your freezer and TEST the battery Key Eject Lock The key eject lock can 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 Ifthe key is lost contact your WHIRLPO
5. Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures e Turn to lower number forless cold temperatures Cooling Freezer First e Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food e 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 warm 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 Temperature Alarm The Temperature Alarm located on the lower right front of the freezer works together with an electronic Temperature Sensor located inside the freezer sensing freezer temperature to alert the user to an abnormal condition which has caused freezer temperature to rise fo a level which may be unsafe for frozen food storage It is designed to sound a continuous tone if the freezer becomes warm Freezer temperature may become foo warm if e The lid is not tightly closed e The lid has been opened too many times or has been left open too long e The Cold Control is not set correctly e A large food lo
6. CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES ORYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If 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 Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidiliers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A
7. OL dealer fora replacement 4 Replacing Interior Light 1 Unplug freezer 2 Replace bulb with a 15 watt appliance bulb 3 Plug in freezer Sliding Baskets can be moved from side to side when load ing or unloading food below it The basket also can be lifted out of the freezer completely Cleaning your freezer The freezer should be cleaned when frosthas 4 insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet built up to about 4 inch 6 mm thickness Com 5 Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of plete defrosting and cleaning should be done at freezer least once a year In high humidity areas a freezer may need more frequent defrosting 6 Place a pan under the drain or attach a hose to the threaded end of the adapter and direct water into a separate drain To clean 7 Clean freezer according to the following trecti ns 4 Unplug it directions 2 Take out all frozen food and sliding baskets After defrosting Note Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev 4 Remove hose adapter eral layers of newspaper and cover with a blan 2 Replace drain cover and rubber stopper ket Food will stay frozen several hours 3 Plug in freezer 4 f See directions for Setting the Cold Control 3 Remove drain cover by pulling out page 3 Removable sliding Sponge cloth or e Wash with warm water and a mild basket paper towel mild detergent detergent warm water e Rinse and ary
8. T CHEST FREEZER e oqe Whirlpool Model EH15VSXL Use and Care Key Eject Lock Interior Light Baskets 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 Manutacturers Help prevent accidents Cold Control Defrost Water Drain Cover Temperature Model and Serial Alarm Switch Number Plate Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here When youneed service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Se rial Numbers from the plate on the lower right side of the cabinet 2 Purchase date from sales slip Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and Service Company and Telephone Number sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Before you plug it in Before using your freezer you are personally responsible for making sure thot it e is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electric supply and grounding see below eis used only for jobs expected of home freezers
9. ad has been added e The freezer is disconnected e There has been a power failure or a circuit breaker is tripped or a fuse blown room air so the walls of the freezer may be warm When the Temperature Alarm Switch is ON the ON Temperature Sensor in the freezer senses freezer tem perature If the temperature becomes too warm the Temperature Alarm is designed to sound a continuous tone You will hear a different sound if the battery is aboutto wear out The alarm is designed to beep chirp every 30 to 60 seconds to indicate a fail ing battery Alarm switch is ON move the switch to OFF Make sure you know why the freezer became too warm Ifthe problem is serious power failure and service or assistance is needed see page 8 lf the problem is simple lid open freezer un plugged correct it Move the switch back to ON when the freezer is cold again if the Temperature Alarm sounds a continuous tone and the Temperature Check the battery offen by moving the Tempera ture Alarm Switch to the ER Test position The alarm should sound a continuous TEST tone regardless of freezer temperature If the alarm doesn t sound a tone with the switch in the TEST position replace the battery immediately 3 Installing or Replacing the Battery Pull Forward Temperature Alarm Switch Installing 4 Move the Temperature Alarm Switch to OFF 2 Pull top of Temperature Alarm small door to ward you 3
10. ice is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this a Remove all frozen food and store in a fro zen food locker Or b Place dry ice ontop of food using as targe pieces as possible Protect your hands with gloves when using dry ice c If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 The length of time food will stay frozen de pends on several 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 af fected Use this food as soon as convenient If the condition of the food is poor or is any way questionable it is wise to dispose of it If treezer stops running 4 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 4 If 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 It freezer feels warm During normal operating conditions the freezer transfers heat removed from food packages and airspace to the outside room air The freezer cab inet may feel warm It frost build
11. l properly Check with level g Install the Battery You will find the freezer key and a 9 volt al kaline battery packed inside the freezer Install the battery by following instructions on page 4 The Temperature Alarm will sound a continu ous tone if the Temperature Alarm Switch is in the ON or TEST position Move the switch to OFF until the freezer is cold Then move it to ON Install the Defrost Drain Cover Packed inside the freezer is the Defrost Drain Cover and a hose adapter Keep the hose adapter in a handy place to use when defrost ing the freezer Install the Defrost Drain Cover over the opening in the lower left front corner of your freezer Plug It In 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle fe N Freezer power cord grounding plug Recommended Grounding Method A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appli ance be provided The receptacle should not be controlled 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 conditions Adjusting Cold Control e
12. s up on the trim strip around top of cabinet 1 Check the fit of the lid to make sure it is seal ing With the lid closed press down firmly on the edges or at the center of the lid This pres sure will cause the flexible lid to fit flat against the cabinet and seal Part No 728395 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 assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 0cceeees 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall ese 800 253 1124 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 com pany in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate 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 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE S gt Whirlpool TECH
13. time POUNDS OF FOOD TO FREEZE AT ONE TIME Size of Meator Vegetables Freezer Fish or Fruit 15 cu ft 30 45 433L 13 5kg 20 3 kg 18 cu ft 36 54 S19L 16 2 kg 24 3 kg These amounts are based on USDA recom mendations If too many packages of un frozen 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 vaporproof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and air out Freezer burn can result if food is not prop erly wrapped When this happens food de hydrates and is of poor quality To wrap foods Cut sheet of wrapping material about one third longer than distance around food to be wrapped Place wrapping sheet on flat surface with food in center of sheet D cg Bring front and back of wrapping to gether and fold in toward food making at least two one inch 2 5 cm folds until food fits tightly against wrapping Crease ends close to food to eliminate air pockets Press all air from package Fold each end over twice Moke 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 Vacation and moving care Use hea
14. vy duty aluminum freezer foil kraft paper with cellophane bonded to it special freezer bags jars cartons and freezer seal ing 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 for complete information and tips on home freezing Loading 4 Before freezing large quantities of food turn Cold Control to highest position and let freezer operate for several hours 2 To speed freezing place unfrozen pack ages near a side wall Leave space be tween packages 3 Add more unfrozen food after first load is frozen approximately 18 to 24 hours Stack frozen packages in center of freezer 4 After all food is frozen return Cold Control to the usual setting After food is frozen stack packages any where in the freezer Packages should not extend above the cabinet edge or they may keep the lid from closing and sealing properly Vacations Arrange for someone to make regular checks of your freezer to make sure it is operating and electricity has not been interrupted Foods to be frozen near side wall Shutting off and moving If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours 1 Remove and store all food 2 Unplug freezer 3 Remove the battery from the Temperature Alarm located on the lower right front of the freezer 4 Clean and defrost See Cleaning your freezer page 5
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