Whirlpool EVISHKXK User's Manual
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1. base grille Clean It Clean your freezer before using it See clean ing inst uctions on page 5 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Freeze power ord 3 prong grounding plug Recommended Grounding Method A 12 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused electric al supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appli ance ke provided The receptacle should not be controlled by a wall switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See ndividual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature packarje Using your freezer Setting the Cold Control To starf furn control to the middle of the dial This setting will maintain zero zone temperatures under normal operating conditions Adjusting Cold Control e Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures Cooling Freezer First e Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food e 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 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 freezer2. 1124 If you move lo make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation please telephone your neares TECH CARE service company for instal lation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be paid by you Helpful hints You can help your TECH CARE ser vice representative give you faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting service Also retain your scles slip and warranty to verify your war ranty status Remeniber Your TECH CARE service represen tative is specially trained in the expert repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances He can he p you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why not take the tims now to look up his telephone number and jot it down in the space provided on the cover 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone numbe see Step 2 or write Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Bento Harbor Michigan 49022 If you must call or write please provide your name address telephone number type of appli ance brand model serial number date of pur chase the dealers name and a complete descriction of the problem This information is needec in orderto better respond to your re
3. NO FROST UPRIGHT FREEZER Model EV1SHKXK lt gt Whirlpool Use and Care Safety First Child entrapment and suffocation are not Adjustable p things of the past Cold Interior e Light Junked or abandoned Control freezers are still dan gerous even if they will Key just sit in the garage a EJOCH o scremsinndencnad few days Lock It you are getting rid Trivet ot your old freezer do it eae safely Please read the Drain l enclosed safety book Troughs let from the Association Signal T of Home Appliance Light ea Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Model and Serial Number Plate Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Se Model Number rial Numbers from the plate just above base grille 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Serial Number Purchase Installation Date Service Company and Telephone Number Before you plug it in Before using your freezer you are personally responsible for making sure that it is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size an
4. at proper temperature tS Exterior Signal Light automatically warns of any unexpected power failure Signal light If the signal tight is not glowing immediately check e for power interruption the power cord it may be disconnected from the outlet e the signal light it may be burned out Freezer Shelves Lift the front Then the back To remove Lift fronit slightly then lift shelf from back supports To repla ze Set back of shelf on rear supports then lower the front on to front mounts w m wT oO ro m i 2 z lt O a paai xz laal m N m na 43733a4 YNOA ONISN To remove To replace e Liftup then pull out Setin bottom of freezer e Push into place To replace burned out signal light 4 Unplug power cord from outlet 2 Remcve base grille See page 4 3 Unpit g burned out light and replace with one of sarne wattage and size Signat light can be ordered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer Part No 530584 4 Repicice base grille See page 4 5 Plug power cord into outlet The Key Eject Lock 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 Ifthe key is lost contact your WHIRLPOOL dealer for a replacement Always give the complete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a re
5. cans on door as shown Energy Saving Tips e Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a good door seal e Keep door openings to a minimum Remove several items at one time Keep contents organized to eliminate searching e Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures for freezing foods e Set Cold Control to provide temperatures around 0 F 22 C There is no need to store foods below O F e Keep door locked to insure door closure e Clean condenser coils frequently Vacation and moving care 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 5 4 Block door open for air circulation Turn lock to locked position with door open Place blocks between door and cabinet and tape in place with self adhesive filament tape If you move the freezer e Remove shelves and trivet e Donat place objects inside cabinet e Level properly to insure good door seal CAUTION To help prevent accidents do not allow children near the freezer when the door is blocked open To restart freezer see Using your freezer page If you need service or help we suggest you follow these three steps 4 Before calling for service Pe
6. d use e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding eis used only for jobs expected of home freezers e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source Install Properly gt 3 inches above 1inchin back 1 Check the strength of the floor It should hold the weight of fully loaded freezer 2 Pick a safe place indoors away from in flammables such as gasoline 3 Allow at least 3 inches 7 5 cm air space on top of freezer and 1 inch 2 5 cm at back be tween condenser and wall Level Freezer so that door will stay open at any position 1 Remove base grille see page 4 pag 2 Starting with door hinge side turn left to raise corner 3 Turn right to lower corner i 4 Check with level 5 After freezer is loaded with J food recheck with level Lowe 2 Raise r is prc perly maintained e is inc dry sheltered place e is used in an area where the room tempera ture will not exceed 10 F 43 3 C is not run where there are explosive fumes e isnot used by children or others who may not understand how it snould be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get poperly cold Remove Sales Labels Rem ove the Consumer Buy Guide label and any inside labels before using the freezer Re move any left over glue with rubbing alcohol Note DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas tened behind the
7. e 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 Meator Vegetables Freezer Fish or Fruit 15cu ft 30 Ibs 45 Ibs 4301 13 5kg 20 25kg These amounts are based on USDA recom mendations If too many packages of un frozen 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 moisture and vapor proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and air out Freezer burn can result if food is not prop erly wrapped When this happens food de hydrates and is of poor quality To wrap foods MRIS INA 4 Cut sheet of wrapping material about one third longer than distance around food to be wrapped Place wrapping sheet on flat surface with food in center of sheet Freezing food in your freezer P E 2 Ering front and back of wrapping to ether and fold in toward food making at h2ast two one inch 2 5 cm folds until food f ts tightly against wrapping 3 Crease ends close to food to eliminate air pockets 4 Piessall air from package Fold each end cver twice Make sure fold is tight and
8. fasten against end of package with frezer tape NOTE When packaging meats that have not been boned pad sharp edges with extra wran or use stockinette to protect against tearing or puncturing Us heavy duty aluminum freezer foil kraft paper with cellophane bonded to it special free er bags jars cartons ana freezer seal ing tape for packaging your food items You ll find hem atthe supermarket or freezer dealer See booklet How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer for complete information and tips on home freeing Locding 1 Bofore freezing large quantities of food turn Cold Control to highest position and let freezer operate for several hours 2 Ic speed freezing lay packages in a sin ge layer so each rests on the freezing surface of a shelf Leave space between packages 3 Add more unfrozen food after first load is frozen approximately 18 to 24 hours 4 Afterall food is frozen return Cold Control to the usual setting Storing frozen food After food is frozen stack packages any where in the freezer Packages should not extend beyond 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 ptace atall times for proper air Circulation Door storage Store packages on the door shelves behind the retaining bar Juice can shelves Store juice
9. or al e Bec ause of new plumbing connections the rst few Cubes may be discolored or hav 2 an off flavor Throw these away e if cubes are not used for a number of weexs they will become smaller and de vek p an Off flavor The circulating air in the reezer starts a slow evaporation of the cuk ss The longer they are stored the mol 2 noticeable is the evaporation Dis car i these cubes Cleaning your freezer This freezer is a No Frost model and defrosts automatically Complete cleaning however should be done at least once a year To clean 1 Turn Cold Control to OFF 2 Unplug power cord 3 Remove food Note Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev eral layers of newspaper and cover with a blan ket Food will stay frozen several hours Removable parts shelves trivet etc Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Mild detergent and warm water detergent Door liner and gasket Drain trough Defrost pan Condenser coil paper towel mild Baking soda warm water detergent attachment Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent Sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild Sponge soft cloth or detergent warm water Warm water and mild Vacuum cleaner using the extended narrow 4 Remove shelves and trivet 5 Clean freezer according to the following direc
10. placement key Removing the Base Grille e Open the door e Lift up on two tabs showing through grille Lift up the grille holding tabs Optional Ice Maker The automatic ice maker can be added to your freezer as an optional accessory See your dealer to order Part No ECKMF 6 To start e Push signal arm down OFF ON Signal Arm ON After freezer has cooled several hours the ice maker will begin automatically making ice cubes until the bin is full Then if turns off e As ice cubes are removed from the bin the ice maker will replace them auifomatically Changing Light Bulb 1 Unplug power cord 2 Remove light shield by pulling away from the side wall Pull out 3 Repl 3ce bulb with 40 watt appliance bulb 4 To replace shield insert tabs into slots in wall and ress e Swing the top of the grille forward o Lift gri le off bottom supports Swing out lift up Replc ce in reverse order e Do nct remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the g lle Ce To stop e Raise signal arm until it locks in up position e If bin i removed from freezer place signal arm in OFF position When bin is replaced push if all the way in and lower arm to ON position TIPS e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sep irate It s normal for cubes to freeze in ag oup they break apart easily e You will hear sounds as the water fills the mols and ice falls into the bin This is n
11. quest for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever youneed a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freevers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumiditiers Central Heat ng and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A
12. r failure e Be sure COLD CONTROL is turned on If compressor seems to run too long e Check to see that condenser located on back of freezer is free of dust and lint e On hot summer days or if room is hot compres sor will run longer to provide correct amount of cooling e If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer compressor will run longer e Check to see that there is enough air circula tion space above and in back of freezer 2 If you need service If your WHIRLPOOL appliance ever needs service any TECH CARE where in the United States help is just a phone call away fo your nearest SYMBOL Whirlpool franchised OF QUALITY TECH CARE service SERVICE representative Whirlpool main tains a nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE service companies to fulfill your war ranty and provide afferwarranty service and maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appli ance in peak condition lt gt Whirlpool Home ppliances Part No 942640 Quality Our way of life You ll find your nearest TECH CARE service compciny listed in your local telephone book Yellow ages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOF SERVICE amp REPAIR Should you not find a listing dial the Whirnpool COOL LINE service assistance toll free telephone number Continental U S Dial 800 253 1301 In Michigan Dial 800 632 2243 Alaska and Hawaii Dial 800 253
13. rformance problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Be fore you call for service check this list If electricity goes off Learn how long power will be off by calling the power company e If serv ce is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep lreezer closed Most food will stay ozone SINIH JOVdOIS GOO4 O 2 fe Z gt z o fe Z O 2 O m IDIAMIS ONITIVSD 380439 e If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this 1 Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or 2 Place dry ice on top of food using as large pieces as possible Protec your hands with gloves when using dry ice 3 If neither food locker storage or dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once e The length of time food will stay frozen depends on several factors For instance a full freezer will remain cold longer than a freezer only par tially filled And a freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a freezer filled with baked goods Also if the food still contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected Use this food as soon as convenient If the condition of the food is poor or is in any way questionable it is wise to dispose of it If freezer stops running e Check to see if power cord is plugged into the outlet e Check fuse box or circuit breaker e Check electric company for a powe
14. tions After cleaning 1 Replace shelves and trivet 2 Plug in power cord 3 See directions for Setting the Cold Control page 3 How to clean e Wash removable parts with warm water anda mild detergent Rirse and dry e Wash with warm water and a mild detergent e Rir se and dry e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas Use a good auto paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces Do not use on plastic because it mc y damage these parts e Wc sh with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda solution 2 tablespoons 2 g baking soda to1 quart 95L we m water e Rirse and dry e Wc sh with mild detergent and warm weiter Rir se and dry DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Re nove trivet e Poir baking soda solution 2 tablespoons 12 gi baking soda to 1 quart 95L warm water directly into drain trough e Re nove base grille see page 4 e To move defrost pan lift pan over wire brc ce remove tape if any e Wc 3h defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent Rinse and dry Re place with notched corner to the rear e Pus rit all the way in e Mc ke sure defrost tube is pointing into pan e Re nove base grille e Clean dust and lint from condenser ev2ry 2 to 3 months e Re lace base grill
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