Whirlpool EH18VSXL Freezer User Manual


 
If you need service or
assistance, we su
7
gest you
follow these four s eps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little thongs
you can find and fix Yourself without tools of any kind.
It electricity goes ott
Learn how long power will be off by calling the
power companv
If servrce IS to be interrupted 24 hours or less,
keep freezer closed Most food will stay frozen
If service 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 on top of food, using as large
pieces as possible Protect your hands wtth
gloves when using dry ice
(c) If neither food locker storage nor dry ice IS
available. use or can perishable food at
once
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
WIII stay cold longer than a freezer filled with
baked goods Also, if the food still contalns
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
questronable, it is wrse to dispose of tt
It 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 for a power failure.
It motor seems to run too long
1. 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 teels warm
During normal operating conditions the freezer
transfers heat removed from food packages and
air space to the outside room air. The freezer cab-
inet may feel warm.
If frost builds 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. -
2. Do not open or close the lid by grasping a
corner. Use the handle.
2.
If you need assistance* . . .
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE u service assis-
tance telephone number. Dial free from:
Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1301
Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243
Alaska & Hawaii
. . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1121
and talk with one of our trarned Consultants. The
Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac-
tory operation from your appliance or, if service is
necessary.
recommend a qualifred servrce com-
pany
in your area
3.
If you need service* . . .
WhIrlpool has a na-
tlonwlde network of
franchrsed TECH-CARE
Service Companies.
TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warranty servrce.
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 8 REPAIR
OR
MAJOR- REPAIRING 8 PARTS
WHIRLPOOLAPPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISEDTECH CARESERVICE
FRANCHISEDTECH CARESERVICE
.SERL’I(‘E (‘O.MI!\ VIES
St:RL’I(‘t.’ COMtXVIES
XYZSERVICECO XYZSERVICECO
123 Maple 9’39
9999 123Mapie... 999.9999
OR
WASHING MACHINES. DRYERS
(L IRONERS- SERVICING
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
PRANCHISEDTECH-CARE SERVICE
St:HL’I(‘t. ~‘oItl?4.vlt:.s
XYZSERVICE 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
Whrrlpool Corporation
AdministratIve Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 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
reauest for assistance
Benton Harbor, Michigan. Automatic Washers, Clolhes Dryers.
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Freezers. Refrigerator-freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers.
EMU-in Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens.
Compaclors. Room Air Conditioners. Dehomidiliers. Cenlral
Healing and Air Conditioning Systems.
Part No. 728131
Printed in U.S.A.