Whirlpool CHEST FREEZERS User's Manual
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1. at sides NOTE Do not cover the freezer with items such as blankets sheets tablecloths etc This reduces air circulation Completing the installation Level the freezer from side to side and front to back so that the lid will seal properly Use shim s to level the freezer if necessary Installing the defrost drain cover on some models 1 Remove defrost drain cover from the literature package 2 Push drain cover into drain hole as illustrated Using Your Freezer In order to obtain the best possible results from your freezer you must operate it properly This section will tell you how to do just that Setting the temperature control Turn the control to 4 This setting is de signed to maintain the temperature at or near 0 F 17 8 C under normal operating conditions Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food Never add more than 2 to 3 pounds of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer space NOTE When the 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 tem perature and the number of times the freezer door is opened After the cabinet is cooled the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep the freezer at the proper temperature The outside of your freezer may feel warm Thi2. the correct amount of cooling e Is there enough air circulation space around the freezer See Choosing the proper location on page 6 12 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on page 12 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone ni number Dial free from anywhere in the U S A A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Center Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized service companies A Whirlpool service technicians SERVICE are trained to fulfill the product JSF warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under WASHING MACHINES amp DRYER
3. will help us respond properly to your request Index This index is alphabetical Look for the word or phrase you are interested in then look for the page number TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE Requesting wiz ies seleicesciinacan i eetarea nereta 13 BASKET Sliding basket s oss ateress ccisettsniabieamnctetasse 8 CLEANING onice isties 10 Before USING cceeeeceeeeeceteneneeeerestnenes 5 CONTROL Sic ceases le hie 7 DEFROST DRAIN COVER eeee 6 DEFROSTING ocni 9 10 DEFROST WATER DRAIN eeee 9 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Locating proper Supply ceeeeeeeees 5 FEATURES PARTS ccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 INSTALLING Choosing proper location sessies 6 Defrost drain COVEN eeseeccsesereteeeeees 6 LOVGIING tides nannan na ei ieai 6 14 TOPIC PAGE LOCK Using key eject lock cee 8 MOVING CARE 0 eccceeeceeecteeeeeeeeeees 11 PARTS FEATURES c cccccsseesesseeeeneeees 4 POWER OUTAGES ee 11 RESPONSIBILITIES WINE LE e sent a see eas 3 SAFETY rete a ate ties et ee eae 3 SERVICE REQUESTING 00 0 eee cece eenettaeeneneees 13 TEMPERATURE CONTROL ACGUSTING serani aeaeaei 7 Setting niena o a N ea EE E ERE 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ossee 12 WARRANTY 00ceeeecceeeeceeeeeteeeeeeeeeesaee 16 ESTATE Domestic Freezer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From
4. Date of Purchase materials or workmanship FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 4 Drier 2 Evaporator 5 Connecting Tubing 3 Condenser WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your freezer 2 Instruct you how to use your freezer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs or batteries B Pickup and delivery Your freezer is designed to be repaired in the home C Damage to your freezer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool D Food loss coverage for freezers used in commercial applications E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 93 Limited domestic food loss coverage See below for details on limited domestic food loss protection plan Service under the full warranties must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary f
5. Estate WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Use AndCare A Note to You aen Freezer Safety 0 0085 3 Parts and Features 4 Installing Your Freezer 5 Using Your Freezer 7 Setting the temperature Adjusting the temperature zro contrision na 7 Using the sliding basket 8 Using the key eject lock 8 Using the defrost water drain eee 9 Caring for Your Freezer 10 Troubleshooting 12 Requesting Assistance or Service eee 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center CHEST FREEZERS PART NO 3 24308 037 Rev GAR 4356394 A Note to You Thank you for buying an ESTATE appliance ESTATE appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price To ensure you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registra tion Card provided with your appliance This card helps us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your Serial Number complete model number and serial number You can find this information on th
6. S SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Ca APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model 3 If you need FSP replacement parts 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 ESTATE appli ance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new ESTATE appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information
7. e be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord Attach power cord lock from literature package inside the freezer over power cord plug See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in literature package for complete details AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded three prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Failure to follow these instructions can cause death fire or electrical shock 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Power cord lock co g 3 prong dienes lu grounding INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER Choosing the proper location Read the following items before choosing the freezer location See Completing the installation below before sliding freezer TTT into place ft 2 inches 1 Pick a safe place indoors away from Room to operiid a Baok flammables such as gasoline 2 Check the strength of the floor It should hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer 3 inches 3 Allow at least 3 inches 7 5 cm of air space on both sides of the freezer and 2 inches 5 cm between the back of the freezer and the wall Leave room above the freezer to open the lid 4 It should not be necessary to remove the lid during installation If for any reason the hinges need adjustment see the label on the back of your freezer and contact an authorized Whirlpool service company
8. e model Purchase Date and serial number label see diagram on Dealer Name page 4 for location of label Dealer Address Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name Dealer Phone address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our toll free number is available from anywhere 1 800 253 1301 in the U S A 24 hours a day Freezer Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special atten tion to these symbols and follow any instruc tions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol AWARNING This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your freezer follow these basic precautions e Read all operating instructions before using your freezer Child entrapment and suffocations are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned freezers are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old freezer do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents e Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside
9. eaning your freezer Replace defrost water drain cover when you are finished defrosting To open drain for use 1 Remove drain cover by pulling it straight out 2 Insert the hose adapter provided into the drain outlet ae Remove drain 3 Remove the rubber stopper from inside cover the bottom of the freezer NOTE Place a pan under the drain or attach a hose to the threaded end of the hose adapter and direct the water into a separate drain Insert hose adapter To close drain after use 1 Remove the hose adapter 2 Replace the rubber stopper in bottom of freezer 3 Replace the drain cover Caring for Your Freezer Your freezer is designed to give you years of dependable service However there are a few things you can do to ensure a long product life This section will tell you how to care for your freezer properly Defrosting and cleaning your freezer Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about 1 4 inch 6 mm thick ness Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year In high humidity areas a freezer may need more frequent defrosting and cleaning Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated deter gents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts Damage can occur AWARNING y Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug freezer before cleaning or defrosting Do not place electrical device
10. ing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions above NOTE Do not remove the Tech Sheet located on the back of the freezer Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Key eject lock on some models Model and serial number label on back p 2 Temperature Defrost water drain control and drain cover p 7 on some models pp 6 9 Installing Your Freezer Proper installation of any appliance is very important This section will tell you everything you need to know to install your freezer properly Cleaning your freezer Clean your freezer thoroughly before using it 1 Use a sponge cloth or paper towel and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside and inside of freezer door liner and gasket 2 Wipe and dry thoroughly Locating the proper electrical supply AWARNING I Gh Fire Hazard Do not use an extension cord Doing so can result in death fire or electrical shock Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 am pere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this applianc
11. l power cord power interruption inadequate power fire damage water damage theft riots strikes war or acts of God If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center teleprons numbher 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3 24308 037 Rev 4356394 12 95 1995 Whirlpoot Corporation Registered Trademark 1M Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
12. ood at once Moving care Remove all frozen food and pack it in dry When you get to your new home refer to ice Unplug the freezer and clean it thor pages 5 7 for information on installation and oughly Tape the lid shut and tape electrical setting controls cord to the cabinet 11 Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools Please read through Before calling for assistance below before calling for service on your appliance Before calling for assistance Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Freezer stops e Is the power cord plugged into a live circuit with the running proper voltage e Is there a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker e Has local power failed e Is the Temperature Control set to a numbered setting Motor seems to e Is there excessive frost or a package preventing the door from run too long closing Defrost and clean freezer or move package so door closes properly e Has a large amount of unfrozen food been added to the freezer The motor will naturally run longer Add no more unfrozen food at one time than will freeze in 24 hours approximately 2 3 Ibs per cubic foot of freezer space e Is the day hot and muggy or the room too warm The motor will naturally run longer to provide
13. r towel and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside of freezer door liner and gasket Wipe and dry thoroughly freezer to provide rust protection NOTE Do not use wax on plastic parts Wax may damage them For models with a defrost water drain Close the defrost water drain See page 9 Replace all frozen food Plug in power cord and refer to Setting the temperature control on page 7 CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER What to do during power outages 1 Call the power company Ask how long power will be off AWARN l N e 2 Keep freezer closed if service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less This will help food stay frozen 3 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this Burn Hazard Wear gloves when handling dry ice Failure to do so can result in burns Remove all frozen food and store in a NOTE A full freezer stays cold longer than frozen food locker a partly filled one A freezer full of meat OR stays cold longer than a freezer full of Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer baked goods for every cubic foot of freezer space This Food containing ice crystals may be safely will keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days refrozen but the quality and flavor of the OR food may be affected Use refrozen food quickly If the condition of the food is poor or you feel it is unsafe to eat dispose of it immediately If dry ice or a food locker is not available use or can perishable f
14. rom state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may also apply For details contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer LIMITED DOMESTIC FOOD LOSS COVERAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES During the first year of ownership the ESTATE Freezer warranty provides reimbursement as stated 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 stated below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of a FAILURE OF THE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Food spoilage losses must be verified by Whirlpool or an authorized Whirlpool service company Reimburse ment of losses will be based on domestic use and freezer size up to the total cumulative amount shown for the five year warranty period 9 9 cubic feet or smaller up to 150 00 maximum payment 10 0 to 16 0 cubic feet 0 eects up to 300 00 maximum payment 16 1 cubic feet or larger up to 400 00 maximum payment The reimbursement amounts shown may or may not cover the actual replacement cost of the contents of your freezer They are however the maximum payments that will be paid and they are cumulative for the five year warranty period Sorry but Whirlpool is not responsible for food losses caused by natural spoilage misuse or negligent care of the freezer or by accidental or intentional disconnecting of the electrica
15. s is normal The freezers design 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 of the freezer may feel warm Adjusting the temperature control e Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures e Turn control to a lower number for less cold temperatures USING YOUR FREEZER Using the sliding basket Store small packages in the basket to avoid losing them in the bottom of the freezer The basket can be moved from side to t side or it can be removed when loading or unloading food below it To remove basket Lift basket straight up and out To replace basket e Lower basket into place Lift straight up and out Using the key eject lock on some models AWARNING Entrapment Hazard Keep key away from children Failure to do so can result in death suffocation or frostbite If your freezer is equipped with a lock it 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 2 If the key is lost contact your Estate dealer for a replacement Always give the complete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a replacement key USING YOUR FREEZER Using the defrost water drain on some models Use the defrost water drain when defrosting and cl
16. s such as fans or hair dryers in freezer when defrosting Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 1 Turn Temperature Control to 0 and unplug power cord 2 Remove all frozen food Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food will stay frozen for several hours OR Store frozen food in a cooler additional refrigerator freezer or in a cool area 3 For models with a defrost water drain Open the defrost water drain See page 9 10 10 Wax painted metal surfaces outside of 11 12 13 14 NOTE Check the drain pan frequently to avoid water overflow Have a second pan handy for easier emptying of drain pan For models without a defrost water drain Use a large sponge or plastic baster to remove water from the freezer bottom You might want to have a pan close by to wring the sponge or empty the baster into Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open to speed melting Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help Do not place fan or any electrical device in freezer Use a plastic scraper to remove frost Do not use an ice pick knife or other sharp pointed tool to defrost freezer Damage can occur Wipe water from walls with a towel or sponge Wash the inside walls with a solution of 2 tablespoons 26 mg baking soda to 1 quart 0 95 L warm water Wipe and dry thoroughly Use a sponge cloth or pape
17. the freezer e Never clean freezer parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e FOR YOUR SAFETY e DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Install and level the freezer on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e Do not install the freezer near an oven radiator or other heat source s Use the freezer only in an area where the temperature will not exceed 110 F 43 3 C or drop below 55 F 13 C e Keep the freezer out of the weather e Connect the freezer only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding See Locating the proper electrical supply on page 5 Do not load the freezer with food before it has time to get properly cold e Use the freezer only to do what home freezers are designed to do Properly maintain the freezer e Make sure the freezer is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Also if your freezer has a Consumer Buy Guide Label remove it any packaging materials tape and inside labels except the model and serial number label before using the freezer To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR Soak area with liquid hand dishwash
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