Using, Your, Freezer – Whirlpool EHO60FXL User Manual
Page 3: Setting the cold control, Adjusting cold control, Cooling freezer first, Exterior signal light, Key eject lock, Using your freezer, Plug it in
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Plug It In...
Retaining Clip
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Freezer“
power cord
Recommended Grounding Method
A115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
electrical supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
The receptacle should not be con
trolled 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 oonditions.
Adjusting Cold Control...
• Turn control to higher number for colder
temperatures,
• Turn to lower number for less oold temperatures.
Cooling Freezer First...
• Allow freezer to cool
6
to
8
hours before filling
with frozen food.
• 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 worm. 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
room air so the walls of the freezer may be warm.
Exterior Signal Light...
automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure.
Signal light cover
If the signal light is not glowing, immediately
check:
• for power interruption,
• the power plug; it may be disconnected from
the outlet,
• the warning light; it may be burned out.
To replace burned out signal light:
1. Unplug power cord from outlet.
2. Carefully snap out light oover and assembly
with a screwdriver by inserting it under the
end of metal edge of the light. Be careful not
to chip finish on freezer.
3. Unplug burned out signal light and replace
with a new one. Signal light can be ordered
from your Whirlpool dealer.
4. Then, snap light assembly into place.
5. Plug cord into outlet.
Key Eject Lock...
The key eject lock con 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.
If the key is lost, contact your WHIRLPOOL dealer
for a replacement.