Models EHOGOF EHOSOF s, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, DIshwashers, Built-In Ovens, and Surface Units. Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Au Conditioners.
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 Model and Serial Number Plate Slgnal Light Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here... When you need service, or call with a question, t7ave this informatlon ready: Model and Serial Numbers [from the 1I. Complete IAate located as shown). 2.
Contents SAFETY FIRST. BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN.. Install Properly, Level Chest Freezer Remove Sales Labels Clean It Plugltln USING YOUR FREEZER, Setting the Temperature Control Adjusting the Temperature Control Cooling Freezer First The Sliding Basket The Key Eject Lock The Signal Light, Energy Saving Tips Page 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 2 5 5 6 01985 Whirlpool CLEANING YOUR FREEZER.
Install Remove sales labels... properly.. -l~,l-A~L ! 1 I Allow room to open Ild w 3 inches I 1 1 I 1 2 Inches at back 3 inches 4lr I, Check the strength of the floor. It should hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer. 2. Pick a safe place, indoors, away from inflammables 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.
Using your freezer Setting the temperature control... I, 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”CJ under normal operating conditions. Adjusting the temperature control... I. Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures. 2 Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures. Cooling freezer first...
Energy Saving TIPS... l l l 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 eliminate searching. l l 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.
Freezing food in your freezer To wrap foods... 1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about onethird longer than distance around food to be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat surface with food in center of sheet. 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. 2. Bring front and back of wrapping together and fold in toward food, making at least two one-inch (2.
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 Baskei - Store small rxzkages here to avoid Ilosing them in bottom bf freezer. 1. Before freezing large quantities of food, turn Ternperature Control to highest setting and let freezer operate for several hours.
Vacation and moving care Vacations... Shutting Arrange for someone to make regular checks of your freezerto make sure it is operating and electricity has not been interrupted. 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 need service or assistance, we suggest yoi follow these four steps: Check fuse box or circuit breaker. l 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. l If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep freezer closed. Most food will stay frozen.
3. If you need setit&... 4. If you have a problem*... Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECH-CARE” Service Companies. TECH-CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provrde after-warranty service. 1 FRANCHISED SERVICE anywhere In the Unrted locate States.
YLirlpool Home A /Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 730048 Rev. A 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Makers, Drshwashers. Burlt-In Ovens, and Surface Unrts, Printed in U.S.A. Ranges, Mwnwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidifiers.