Whirlpool TVF15FR User's Manual
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1. the refrigeration system to equalize Freezer clicks but does not run If You Need Assistance Service Or Replacement Parts If you need service first see the Before You Call For Service section of this book After checking Before You Call For Service additional help can be found by calling our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a gt e Nationwide network of Whiflp ol authorized Whirlpool SERVICE service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp2. 1 Return gate to upright position 2 Lift top of gate slightly to clear supports 3 Lower gate into supports The key eject lock Because your freezer is equipped with a lock it can 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 Estate dealer for a replacement Always give the complete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a replacement key Page 4 Cleaning And Caring For Your Freezer Defrosting and cleaning Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about 1 4 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 and cleaning AWARNING Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard Turning the Temperature Control to OFF does not remove power to the unit Failure to unplug the power cord before cleaning or servicing unit could result in electrical shock Do not place electrical devices in freezer when defrosting Shock or injury can occur Do not use an ice pick knife or other sharp pointed tool to defrost freezer Damage can occur e Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic part
3. REPAIR OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVIGE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Loox for this symbol of quality whenever you reed a replacement part for your Estate appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are mace to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Estate appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 2 above or call the Whirlpoo COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 1 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Continued on next page Page 5 e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Whiripe have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request Chicago IL 60606 MACA
4. P will in turn inform us of your action AAA A AA ESTATE Freezer Warranty FZE04 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship _ From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ron Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing r WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR Service calls to i Correct the installation of the freezer 2 Instruct you how to use the freezer Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing Replace light bulbs or batteries Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to freezer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool D Food loss coverage for freezers used in commercial applications I YN a y O M WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the U
5. Thank you for choosing an Estate appliance This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new quality built Estate vertical freezer Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or cal with a question Copy model and serial numbers from label see diagram on page 3 and purchase date from sales slip Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number You are responsible for ltis your responsibility to be sure your treezer Is properly installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use Is properly connected to a grounded electrical circuit that meets the electrical requirements on page 2 Is used only for the job it was designed to do Is not near an oven radiator or other heat source Is properiy maintained Is out of the weather Is used in an area where the temperature will not exceed 110 F 43 3 C or drop below 55 F 13 C Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly Is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold Estate APPLIANCES Use and Care Guide Vertical Freezer TVF15FR Contents Important Safety Instructions __ Fo
6. d 2 Locate handie assembly kit among packing materials 3 Attach top of handle to top hole in door with shorter of 2 screws provided 4 Attach bottom of handie to lower hole in door with longer of 2 screws 5 Snap trim piece into place Food Storage C Clean it Your freezer is designed for storage of Clean your freezer before using it commercially frozen food and tor freezing 1 Use a sponge cloth or paper towel and food at home For further information about mild detergent in warm water to clean preparing food for freezing or food storage outside and inside of freezer door liner 1 2 inch times contact your local Cooperative and gasket Ono Extension Service or check a freezer guide 2 Rinse and dry thoroughly or cockbook D Locate proper electrical supply 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 c rcuit serving only this appliance De provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or puli chain Do not use an extension cord Page 2 F Install and level freezer Level freezer so the door will stay open at any position Leveling leg 1 Locate remove and discard the 4 bolts that held the freezer in the shipping crate 2 Locate the 2 front leveling legs among the packing materials 3 Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of t
7. door is opened After the cabinet is cooled the compres sor will turn on and off as needed to keep the freezer at the proper temperature The outside of your freezer may feel warm 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 outside of the freezer may feel warm Adjusting the temperature control Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures Turn control to a lower number for less cold temperatures Page 3 Refrigerated shelves Your freezer is equipped with refrigerated interior shelves Packages in direct contact with the shelves will have the best refrigeration Fresh unfrozen food packages should be stored directly on the shelves and not on top of already frozen food packages When placing the food packages in your freezer it should be remembered The cabinet shelves have the best freezing capability The door shelves and the bottom of the cabinet have a slightly higher temperature Therefore packages sensitive to temperature meat poultry etc should not be placed on the door shelves or the freezer bottom Give the cold air a chance to completely surround the packages Lower storage gate Pull top up then forward E J To lower gate 1 Lift top of gate up slightly to clear supports 2 Pull gate forward To raise gate
8. er cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage e Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Also check if a time delay fuse has been used e Electricity has failed Temperature Control is turned on See If electricity goes off on page 4 Turn Temperature Control to a numbered position Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet Check circuit voltage at fuse circuit breaker box Defrost freezer or reposition package Motor runs too long or temperature is too warm Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Excessive frost or a package is holding the door open Large amounts of unfrozen food have been added to the freezer Add no more than 2 to 3 pounds of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer space at a time Adding large amounts of unfrozen food will cause the motor to run longer If the temperature outside or inside the room is warm motor running longer is nermal Freezer should not be used in an area where the temperature exceeds 110 F 43 3 C Allow at least 3 inches 7 5 cm air space on top of freezer and 1 inch 2 5 cm at back for proper air circulation Weather is hot and muggy e There is enough air circulation space above and behind the freezer Electricity failed and has been restored Unplug the freezer for 30 minutes to allow
9. frozen food locker OR Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice ir freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space This will keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns Failure to Jo so could result in dry ice burns OR If dry ice or a food locker is not available use or can perishable food at orice NOTE A full freezer stays cold lorger than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer ful of baked goods Food containing ice crystals may be safely refrozen but the quality and flavor of the food may be affected Use refrozen food quickly li the condition of the food is poor or you feel it is unsafe to eat dispose of it immediately Moving Remove ail frozen food and pack it in dry ice Unplug the freezer and clean thoroughly Tape the door shut anc tape electrical cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home refer to pages 2 and 3 for information on installation and setting controls Before You Call For Service If you are having an operating problem check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance WHAT TO DO Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet Check circuit voltage at fuse circuit breaker box Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker OPERATING PROBLEM Freezer will not run CHECK IF Pow
10. he freezer The back of the freezer rests on 2 fixed supports 4 Agjust the 2 front legs so freezer does not rock Connect freezer to proper electrical supply and attach retaining clip Refer to D Locate proper electrical supply on page 2 Slide freezer into place Place a level on top of the freezer first side to side then front to back Turn leg clockwise to raise a corner Turn leg counter clockwise to lower a corner 8 Repeat step 7 until the freezer is level 9 After freezer is fully loaded recheck with level an N O Using Your Freezer Model and serial number label on side wall Temperature control Refrigerated stationary shelves Lower storage gate Base grille Leveling legs not shown Setting the temperature control Turn the control to 4 This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 0 F 17 8 C under normal operating conditions Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food Let the freezer cool overnight betore adding large amounts of unfrozen food Never add more than 2 3 pounds of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer space Stationary door shelves Key eject lock NOTE When the 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
11. nited States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Limited domestic food loss coverage reimbursement for food losses During the first year of ownership the Estate Freezer warranty provides reimbursement as outlined below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of defects in materials or workmanship During the second through fifth years of ownership reimbursement will be made as outlined below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of a FAILURE OF THE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Food spoilage losses must be verified by Whirlpool or an authorized Whirlpool service company Reimbursement of loss will be based on domestic use up to the total curnulative amount of 125 00 maximum payment for the five year warranty period This reimbursemeni amount may or may not cover the actual replacement cost of the contents of your freezer It is the maximum amount however that will be paid and it is cumulative for the five year warranty period Sorry but Whirlpool is not responsible for food losses caused by natural spoilage misuse or negligent care of the freezer or by accidental or intentional disconnecting of the electric power cord power interruption inadequate power fire damage water damage theft or riots strikes war or acts of God x Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part N
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13. od Storage ZN Before Using Your Freezer Using Your Freezer __ Se Setting the temperature control___ Adjusting the temperature control ___ Refrigerated shelves Lower storage gate _ The key eject lock Cleaning And Caring For Your Freezer Defrosting and cleaning ____ If electricity goes off Moving Sus Before You Call For Service ___ lf You Need Assistance Service or Replacement Parts Warranty a Limited domestic food loss coverage 2 6 UU w Q 9 i hARWWWMY PP ORRAR noun Important Safety Before Using Your Freezer Instructions A Remove packing materials Attach aning aie from literature a Remove materials tape and inside labels a SANG NCEE OVET ROWE before using the freezer To remove any remaining glue 3 prong ground ng Rub oriskly with thumb lo make a bali type wall receniacie AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical then remove shock or injury when using your OR Retaining clip Ze freezer tolicw basic precautions la Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing y A including the following detergent before removing glue as 1 Read all operating instructions before described above using your freezer Do not use sharp instruments rubbing ORO alcohol tlammable fluids or abrasive grounding plug cleaners These can damage the material 2 Child entrapment and suffecations are ot probiems of the past Junked or z s ANS F
14. reezer en ni stil See Important Safety Instructions at left power plug dargerous even if they will just sit in NOTE Do not remove the Tech Sheet the garage for a few days located on the back of the freezer IF vou are getting rid of your old install handle E Choose freezer location freeze Go lt safely Please read the f 1 Pick a safe place indoors away trom enc osea safety booklet trom the flammables such as gasoline Association of Home Appliance vufe a 2 Check the strength of the floor It should ae aa BED TER Trim hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer d 115 a Handle RER 3 Allow at least 3 inches 7 5 cm o air 3 Never ailow children to operate play with or crawl inside the freezer 4 Never clean freezer parts with flammable fluids The fumes can space at top of freezer 4 Allow at east 1 inch 2 5 cm between back of freezer and the wall create a fire hazard or explosion Freezer 5 Allow 1 2 inch 1 25 cm en each side of FOR YOUR SAFETY door ol the freezer for ease of installation DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE E 8 6 If the freezer is to be against a well you OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS Use Be might want io leave exira space cn ihe AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF screw here hinge side so the door can be onened THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove screws from front of freezer door and discar
15. s Damage can occur 1 Turn Temperature Control to OFF and unplug power cord 2 Remove all frozen food Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food will stay frozen for several hours OR Store frozen food in a cooler additional refrigerator freezer or in a cool area 3 Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open to speed melting Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help Do not place fan in freezer 4 Use a plastic scraper to remove frost 5 Wipe water from walls and bottom of freezer with a towel or sponge 6 Wash the inside walls with a solution of 2 tablespoons 26 mg baking soda to 1 quart 0 95 L warm water 7 Rinse and dry thoroughly 8 Use a Sponge cloth or paper towe and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside of freezer door liner and gasket 9 Rinse and dry thoroughly 10 Wax painted metal surfaces outside of freezer to provide rust protection NOTE Do not use wax on plastic parts Wax may damage them 11 Replace all frozen food 12 Plug in power cord and refer tc Setting the temperature control on page 3 If electricity goes off 1 Call the power company Ask how long power will be off 2 Keep freezer closed if service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less This will help food to stay frozer 3 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this Remove all frozen food and store in a
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