Whirlpool EV150FXR User's Manual
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1. Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service 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 iook In your telephone directory Yellow Pages under XR Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE 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 Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 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 order2. Inside walls Door liner and gasket Condenser coils What to use Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent appliance wax or good auto paste wax 5 Place pan of hot water inside freezer to speed melting of frost Keep door open Ice can be re moved in large p eces as it melts Direct air from eiectric fan into freezer to speed defrosting 6 Clean freezer according to he foliowing directions Atter defrosting 1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer 2 Plug in power cord 3 See directions for Setting the Temperature Con trol page 5 How to clean e Wash with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Wash with warm water and a mild de tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Plastic scraper pans of hot water electric fan sponge or towel baking soda and warm water Use plastic scraper to remove frost e Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open to speed melting Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons 26 g baking soda to 1 quart 95 L warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE an ice pick knife of other sharp pointed tool
3. If freezer stops running e Check to see power cord 5 utlet e Check fuse box or circuit breaker e Check electric ompany for a power failure e Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON plugged inte the If compressor seems to run too long e Check to see that condenser located on back of freezer is free of dust and lint On hot summer cays or if room is hot compressor will Jn longer to pre ide the correct amount of cooling if iarge amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer compressor will run longer e Check tfo see that there is enough ar circulation space above ar din back of the freezer ESP is 3 registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of qua ity whenever you need a replacement pan for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit ight and work ngnt because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan C 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service com pany in your area 3 If you need service
4. cord Attach retaining clip over power cord plug from literature package inside the freezer Using your freezer Setting the temperature control To start turn control to the middle of the dial This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near O F 17 8 CJunder normal operating conditions Cc e zZ lt O c a m Aa m m N m x Adjusting the temperature control 1 Turn contro to higher number for colder temper atures 2 Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures Cooling freezer first Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food 2 Letit 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 door is opened After the cabinet is cooled the compressor will turn ON and OFF as needed to keep the freezer at ihe proper temperature The Power Saving Control operates electric heaters These heaters help pre vent moisture from forming on the outside of the freezer when hurm dity is high 1 Use the OFF se ing wher humidity is low 2 Jse the ON sering only if moisture forms on the outside of the freezer Changing the light bulb WARNING To avoid possible shocks first unplug freezer or turn off electricity leading fo freezer at the main power sup
5. e Control to the usual setting To speed freezing lay packages in a single layer so each rests on the freezing surface of a shelf Leave space between packages Add more unfrozen food after first load is frozen approximately 18 to 24 hours Storing frozen food After food is frozen stack packages anywhere in the freezer Packages should not extend be yond the shelf edge or they may keep the door from closing and sealing properly Trivet Store heavy and bulky packages here Trivet should be in place at all times for proper air circulation Door storage Store packages on the door shelves behind the retaining bar Juice can shelves Store juice cans on door as shown SINIH JOWAOLS GOO4 Vacation and moving care Vacations Arrange for someone to make regular checks of your freezer to make sure it is operating and electricity has not been interrupted Shutting off and moving If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours 4 Remove and store all food 2 Unplug freezer 3 Clean thoroughly See Cleaning your freezer page 7 4 Block door open for air circulation Turn lock to locked position with door open Place blocks be tween door and cabinet and tape in place with self adhesive filament tape If you move the freezer 1 Remove tnvet 2 Do not place objects inside cabinet 3 Level properly to ensure good door seal WARNING Do not allow children near the
6. freezer when the door is blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart freezer see Using your freezer page 5 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you Can find and x yourself without tools of any kind If electricity goes off earn how ionc power will De off by calling me Ower company e f service is to be Interrupted 24 ours or less keep reezer closed lcst food wil stay frozer e if service is 10 D interrupted longer than 24 hours lc thus 1 Remove all U frozen fioc ard store ir a frozen food locker OR 2 Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cu ft of freezer space This will keep frozen foods for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns 3 If neither foou locker storage or ary ice s aval able use or c an perishable food at once The length of time food wiil stay frozen depends cr several factors F orinstance a full freezer will remain 2cid longer tho a freezer parnally filled And a reezer fuil of meat will stay cold longer than a treezer filled witt baked goods Also if the food stil contains ice cry tals t may be safely refrozen a though the quality and flavor may be affected Use his food as soor as convenient If the condition of he food Is poor or is In any way questionable itis wise C Aispose of t
7. ntents Page Page SAFETY FIRST 3 The Signal Light 6 BEFOREYOUPLUGITIN 3 CLEANING YOUR FREEZER 7 Install Properly 4 Cleaning Chart 7 Level Freezer i 4 FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER 8 Remove Sales Labels 4 Packaging and Sealing Food 8 Clean It 4 To Wrap Foods P 8 PIU LIE A a Ee 4 LOGGING os ires 9 USING YOUR FREEZER 5 Storing Frozen Food 9 Setting the Temperature Control 5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 0 Adjusting the Temperature Control 5 Vacations O Cooling Freezer First l 5 Shutting Off and Moving oet 0 The Power Saving Control 5 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11 Changing the Light Bulb 1 Before Calling for Assistance 1 Removing the Bottom Trivet 6 2 If You Need Assistance 11 The Key Eject LOCK fue ideian h 6 3 If You Need SeNi CE er aveai apers 1 Energy Saving Tips 6 4 If You Have a Problem a 44 c 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not things of the past Junked or aban doned freezers are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage 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 pre vent accidents Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your freezer you are personally re sponsible for making sure that it e is installed and levelled on a flo
8. or any type of electric defroster to defrost freezer They can cause damage to the liner and interior parts Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild deter gent and warm water Wash with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment WARNING Watch out for sharp wire ends at top of condenser coils They can cause injury or damage brush e Slide freezer out away from the wall e Clean dust and iint from condenser coils behind the freezer every two or 3 months c o z 9 lt c 70 tL e m 22 N m De e m z m P 9 lt S lt z 7 v jJ Land Ina z Z 9 Freezing food in your freezer 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 POUNDS OF FOOD TO FREEZE AT ONE TIME Size of Meat or Freezer Fisn 32 ibs 44kg Vegetables or Fruit 48 lbs 216 kg j These amounts are based on USDA recommen dations If too many packages of unfrozen food are packed at one time into the freezer the rate of freezing is too slow Poor quality products result Packaging and sealing food Airtight packaging is important in freezing foods Containers and wrappings should be moistu
9. or that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e is connected only tothe right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding nstructions e is used only for jobs expected of home freezers is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e Is properly maintained is out of the weather is used in an area where the room temperature will not exceed 110 F 43 3 C is not run where there are explosive fumes e is not used by those who may not understand how it should be used is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold w m m1 O a m c e z i2 e RJ A m 7 gt Zz Oo n m 2 0 m e o gt T e lt Install properly M Er 3 inches Check the strength of the floor It should hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer 2 Pick a safe place indoors away from in flammables such as gasoline 3 Allow 3inches 75cm airspace on top of freezer for proper ventilation 4 Allow at leas an inch 25 cm betweer the freezer condenser on the back of the unit and the wall 5 Allow inch 25 cm on each side of the freezer for ease of installation 6 lf the freezer i to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be coened wider Le
10. ply 1 Remove the light shield from the side of the control panel Depress the back of the shield to release the tabs then pull away 2 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 3 Replace the light shield Insert the shield tabs in the slots then press the shieid to snap into place Light Shield Removing the bottom trivet To remove 1 Lift front of trivet out of supports 2 Pull out To replace 1 Position back of trivet on the rear wall supports 2 Lower front into place The key eject lock Energy saving tips You can help your freezer use less electricity e Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a good door seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly e Keep door openings to a minimum Remove several items at one time Keep contents organized to elimi nate searching e Fill to Capacity Follow recommended procedures for freezing foods See pages 8 and 9 The signal light automatically warns of any unexpected power failure Signal Light If the signal light is not glowing immediately check e for power interruption for an unplugged power cord e for a burned out signal light 9 eM 9999 9999995 98 7 RN Ec 8 A SSSNSRESSRSNNNNNNNN SSS SSS SS Lift the Front Then Pull Out car 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 lef
11. re and vapor proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and air out Freezer burn can result if food is not properly wrapped When this happens food dehydrates and is of poor quality To wrap foods if 4 Cut sheet of wrapping material about one third longer than distance around food to be wrapped Place wrapping sheet on flat sur face with food in center of sheet Bring front and back of wrapping together and fold in toward food making at least two one inch 2 5 cm folds until food fits tightly against wrapping Crease ends close to food to eliminate air pockets 4 Press all air from package Fold each end over twice Make sure fold is tight and fasten against end of package with freezer tape NOTE When packaging meats that have not been boned pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect against tearing or puncturing Use heavy duty aluminum freezer foil kraft pa per with cellophane bonded to it special freezer bags jars cartons and freezer sealing tape for packaging your food items You ll find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer See booklet How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer for complete information and tips on home freezing Loading Before freezing large quantities of food turn Temperature Control to highest setting and let freezer operate for several hours After load ing all food items return Temperatur
12. t in the lock lf the key is lost contact your WHIRI POOI dealer for a replacement Always give the com plete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a replacement key e Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures around O F 17 8 C There is no need to store foods below 0 F e Keep door locked to ensure door closure Do not let frost build up to more than inch 6mm thick Efficiency 1s reduced e Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidity is low ZA To replace burned out signal light 1 Unplug power cord from outlet 2 Open the freezer door 3 Unplug burned out light and replace with one of same wattage and size Signal light can be ordered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer Part No 530584 4 Close freezer door and plug power cord into outlet Cleaning your freezer This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about inch 6 mm thickness Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year In high humidity areas a freezer may need more frequent defrosting To defrost and clean Turn Temperature Control to OFF 2 Unplug power cord 3 Place a shallow pan on floor under drain hole in bottom of freezer 4 Take out all food and removable parts Note Wrap frozen foods ana packages in several layers of newspaper and cover with blanket Food wiil stay frozen for several hours Cleaning chart Part Removable parts trivet Outside
13. to better respond to your request for assistance 1 lt D e 2 oO pd gt Z OQ o sS z 9 O gt 20 m e 7H lt c Z m rmi O e m A lt ie m je a gt V e 5 Z Oo m lt gt Whirlpool Home Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 1104093 Printed in U S A 1985 Whirlpool Corporation e Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dr
14. use amp care guide UPRIGHT FREEZER Model EV150FXR i Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifir ipa n TP 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 Interior Light Juice Can Shelves Temperature Control Power Saving Control Stationary Stationary INI SSSSSSSS SST Door re see I H Freezer i 3E Shelves 4 li A Key Eject CES l Lock We SER SSS e Trivet RS Signal Light Modeli and Serial Number Plate Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here Wher you eed service or call with a question have this infor naton ready Model Number 1 Complete Mode ond Serial Numbers from the plate locatec as shown 2 Purchase aate rom sales slip Copy this ir formation in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a Purchase Date handy place There is no warranty registration to re turn Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty serve Service Company and Telephone Number Serial Number Co
15. vel freezer so the door wil stay cpen at ary pos or Levelling SS Raise Start adjustment with the door hinge side 1 Slide freezer into place 2 Adjust front legs to ievel the freezer To raise front turn each leg clockwise To lower front turn each leg counter CloCkwise 3 Check with level 4 After freezer is fully loaded recheck with level Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and any inside labels before using the freezer To remove any remaining glue 4 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution 1 teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water be fore removing glue as described in step 1 DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline car bon tetrachloride etc These can damage the material NOTE DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas tened under the freezer at the front Clean it Clean your freezer before using it See cleaning instructions on page 7 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Retaining Clip Freezer Power Plug 3 prong grounding plug Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension
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