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Whirlpool - 21.7 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer - White

Model: WZC5422DW
SKU: 2165218
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  • Key Specs
    • Color Finish: White
    • Product Height: 33 1/8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 66 1/4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 30 1/4 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Capacity: 21.7 cubic feet
    • App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
  • General
    • Brand: Whirlpool
    • Model Number: WZC5422DW
    • Product Name: 21.7 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer
    • Color: White
    • Color Finish: White
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 33 1/8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 66 1/4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 30 1/4 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Height With Lid Open 90 Degrees: 63 5/8 inches (Measurement from the bottom of the product to the top, including the lid being open at a 90-degree angle.)
    • Product Weight: 211 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Capacity
    • Capacity: 21.7 cubic feet
  • Features
    • Freezer Type: Chest (Chest freezers have a lid that lifts from above and open storage space within, helpful for storing bulk items. Upright freezers open from the front and provide vertical storage, which helps keep items accessible. Column freezers are similar to upright but are typically built-in to complement existing spaces.)
    • Convertible To Refrigerator: false
    • Defrost Type: Manual (Ice build-up can reduce the appliance’s cooling capacity, making it work harder and consume more energy. Defrosting is necessary to maintain its efficiency and each type has its own advantages depending on user needs and preferences. Manual defrost appliances require unplugging to melt ice naturally, but offer more space, lower energy consumption, and lower cost without the internal heating element. Frost-free appliances regulate temperature to prevent ice build-up automatically. Automatic defrost systems use a timer to circulate heat and prevent ice accumulation, while adaptive defrost systems use sensors to determine the optimal times for heat circulation.)
    • Defrost Indicator: false (Signal that alerts you when it is time to defrost the freezer.)
    • Temperature Control Type: Mechanical Dial
    • Control Location: Exterior
    • Quick Freeze: false (Feature that allows you to quickly reduce the temperature when needed, perfect for chilling drinks or freezing large quantities of fresh food. Fast freezing may help maintain food quality.)
    • Soft Freeze Zone: false (Designated compartment kept at a temperature colder than the refrigerator but slightly warmer than the freezer. Keep ice cream frozen but ready and easy to serve in this storage zone.)
    • Sabbath Mode: false (This mode complies with the rules of Halakha and allows Shabbat-observant people to use the appliance on the Shabbat and other Jewish holidays.)
    • Child Lock: true (Setting that allows appliance to be temporarily locked to prevent use.)
    • Power-On Indicator Light(s): false
    • Interior Light(s): true
    • Adjustable Leveling Legs: false (Legs can be adjusted accordingly to ensure that your appliance sits level, even on uneven ground.)
  • Included
    • Number of Bulk Storage Baskets: 4
    • Storage Basket Type: Sliding
    • Drain Included: true
    • Power Cord Included: true (Connects your product to an electrical outlet, allowing for immediate use (provided that other installation requirements are met).)
  • Performance
    • Temperature Alarm: true (Alarm that signals when the internal temperature rises or falls out of the set ideal range.)
    • Temperature Range (Freezer): -23.6 F to 9.5 F (Indicates the possible range of the freezer’s internal temperature, from lowest to highest.)
  • Electrical Specification
    • Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 386 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
    • Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 47 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
    • Amperage: 20 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
    • Voltage: 115 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
    • ADA Compliant: false (Meets standards set by the Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design)
    • Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Rating: CEE Not Qualified
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 1 Year Limited
    • Warranty - Labor: 1 Year Limited
  • Other
    • UPC: 883049341354

Organize your frozen foods easily with this Whirlpool WZC5422DW chest freezer, which features 2 fixed and 2 sliding storage baskets for ease of use. A temperature alarm lets you know if the interior becomes too warm, and a lock adds security.

  • Exterior control knobs: Ensure easy temperature adjustments.
  • 21.7 cu. ft. capacity: Gives you the space you need to store your frozen favorites.
  • Temperature alarm: Notifies you when the temperature inside the freezer becomes too warm. Defrost drain provides a path for water when manually defrosting the freezer.
  • 2 fixed and 2 sliding storage baskets: Enable simple organization of your frozen food.
  • Interior light: Increases visibility so you can see inside the freezer with ease. Lock and key offer security.
Whats Included
  • 21.7 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer
  • Owner's manual
Documents
  • Energy_Guide_PDF

Q: Is there any chest freezer that is frost free? If not, why?

A: The moist room air is lighter than the cold air in the freezer. Open the top and cold dry air stays in the chest. Therefore, very little moisture gets into the chest to form frost. The electric heat to defrost the chest would coast almost as much as the current to run the refrigeration all year. Chest freezers rarely have auto defrost. Up rights almost always do. Just the physics of warm and cold air and moisture. The small amount of frost that forms can be removed in a few minutes with warm water and it all drains out through the garden hose you attach to the drain. Takes less than an hour once a year. This also lets you discover the lost Christmas fruit cake from Uncle Charles. 65+ personal experience with chest freezers.

Q: LOOKING ON LINE AND FINDING THAT THIS MODEL IS DESCRIBED AS 21.7 CU.FT. HERE AND 22 CU FT. ON AIRPORT APPLIANCE WEBSITE. WHICH IS IT, PLEASE?? THANK YOU.

A: Hello Mj, the WZC5422DW is considered part of the 22Cu Ft class of freezer, but it features a capacity of 21.70 Cu Ft.

Q: Where is it made?

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Q: When do you expect this model to be available in springfield IL store

A: Please reach out to Best Buy Customer Care at 1(888)237-8289 for further assistance. They would be able to further assist you. We hope this helps.

Q: Whirpool 21.7cu. ft. chest freezer model: -wzc5422dw. Is the compressor covered in the back? I heard some are not and there is an opening that small animals can get to?

A: MVANG, the compressor is covered. Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!