Whirlpool EVISHEXP User's Manual
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1. use amp care guide NO FROST UPRIGHT FREEZER Model EV15HEXP ors Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidif Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your freezer clean if 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 Temperature c CHROM roi RN 2 Position Control Top Shelf Power Saving Control a pn ES REI Juice Can L TUER Rn Shelves Slide Out te V Adjustable gt Shelves M M le E Key Eject TEUER eu Ee Daaa an Lock Defrost Pan 3 Not Shown Stationary E Door m B Model and news aa Serial Number rrt Ui P i TENNA D m E Sa Jj Signal Light Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown 2 Purchase date from sales slip Serial Number Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together ina Purchase Date handy place There is no warranty registration to re turn Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service2. 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 moisture and vapor proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and air Ouf Freezer burn can result if food is not properly wrapped When this happens food dehydrates and is of poor quality To wrap foods UT TRUETRNNS SINT 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 or E gt 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 537 mia 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
3. 10 Door storage Store packages on the door shelves behind the retaining bar Juice can shelves Store juice cans on door as shown If you move the freezer 4 Remove shelves and basket 2 Tape doors shut 3 Do not place objects inside cabinet 4 Level properly to ensure good door seal WARNING Do not allow children near the freezer when the door is blocked open They may become in jured or trapped When moving the freezer clean up any water that may have spilled from the defrost pan Spilled water can cause slipping and injury T resar 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 fix yourself without tools of any kind If the electricity goes off Learn how long the power will be off by calling the power company e f service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep the freezer closed Most food will stay frozen e If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do fhis 1 Remove all unfrozen food and store in 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 for2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns 3 If neither food locker storage or ary ice is avail able use or can perishable food at once e The
4. 3 inches 7 5 cm airspace on top of freezer for proper ventilation 4 Allow at least an inch 2 5 cm between the freezer condenser on the back of the unit and the wall 5 Allow 7 inch 1 25 cm on each side of the freezer for ease of installation 6 If the freezer is to be in a corner you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider E Level freezer so the door will stay open at any position This freezer has 2 threaded leveling legs that are shipped in a separate package 1 Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes in the bottom front corners of the freezer 2 Slide the freezer into place 3 Adjust front legs to level the freezer lo raise front turn legs counterclockwise To lower front turn legs clockwise 4 Check with level 5 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 1 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 surface finish NOTE DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas tened under the freezer at the front
5. Service Company and Telephone Number Contents SAFETY FIRST BEFORE YOU PLUG ITIN Install Properly udo sated LevelFreezer i o o ee Remove Sales Labels Clean It PIM MM gan maet USING YOUR FREEZER Setting the Temperature Control Adjusting the Temperature Control Cooling Freezer First The Power Saving Control Removing and Adjusting Freezer Shelf Adjusting the Freezer Shelves Changing the Light Bulb Removing the Bottom Basket The Key Eject Lock U Q Q o O OO O OY1O10OD 00D ISI BS NCC Page ThiesSignal Eight Sr EE 6 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 7 Energy Saving Tips 7 CLEANING YOUR FREEZER 7 Cleaning Chart ccc eee 8 FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER 9 Packaging and Sealing Food 9 To Wrap Foods 0 cece ee 9 EGOGIAG sacs iet eia tec S ALAS 10 Storing Frozen Food 0 00008 10 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Before Calling for Assistance 11 2 If You Need Assistance 11 3 If You Need Service VERO pP 11 4 If You Have aProblem DuaMeisug C c 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not things of the past Junked or abandoned 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
6. m cet rag AL Cee Clean it Clean your freezer before using if See cleaning instructions on page 7 fer Baita s OPE Iui IS WARN RS I No mag C1 RE SERRI ALERA c pas PEORIA i Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacie 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 cord Attach retaining clip over power cord plug from literature package inside the freezer Using your freezer Setting the temperature control Adjusting the temperature control To start turn control to the middle of the dial This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 0 F 178 C under normal operating conditions NC DEPRES SR CEO RET AY PET IR uo 8 Le ete The Power Saving Control operates electric heaters These heaters help pre vent moisture from forming on the outside of the freezer when humidity is high 1 Use the OFF setting to save energy when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting only if moisture forms on the out side of the freezer Removing and adjusting the top freezer shelf To remove shelf 1 Lift front then back off supports 2 Replace in reverse
7. order To adjust shelf 1 Remove shelf 2 Remove supports by sliding upwards 3 Replace supports on desired level 4 Replace shelf Adjusting the freezer shelves To remove shelf 1 Remove food from shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to stop 3 Lift front 4 Slide the rest of the way out To replace shelf 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops on bottom of guides 2 Lift front then slide shelf until it clears the guide stops aot P ee n 1 Turn control to higher number for colder temper atures 2 Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures Cooling freezer first 1 Allow freezer to cool 6to 8 hours before filling with frozen food 2 Let it cool overnight before adding large amount of unfrozen food Note When freezeris first started the compressor will run constantly until the cabinet is cooled It may take up to 6to 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 the proper temperature Suet GU sr TTT ERE Mss air cer EARS T os PDAS Shelf Guide Ilf aC PARE TFA SCRE AIRE s o toed Lal e i c bas z lt O c a mn a m m N m a WARNING To avoid possible shocks first unplug freezer or turn off electricity leading to freezer at the main power supply panel Depress the back of the shield to r
8. Please read the enclosed safety sheet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Before you plug it in merae eu ie i0 i a Men IMPORTANT Before using your freezer you are personally re sponsible for making sure that it e is installed and levelled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e isconnected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding instructions e is used only for jobs expected of home freezers is not near an oven radiator or other heat source iR SRR MM MUT HEIP I qot OI TERE uns RII i y 2 Weeds ATUS OS SNO SEKS Dan by oe ere ete to o 087007 ee e 4g 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 e is not run where there are explosive fumes 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 D ve ages uti utt e HR s 1L wo m nn oO a m c 2 zz e gt a e wn gt Z ie m m m 2 Cc 7 m wn e d ni m m Install properly ll LX i eg LL 1 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
9. ches of ice e If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm tc shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position e If cubes are stored too long they may develop an Off flavor like stale water Throw them away They will be replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation e The ice maker water supply should not be soft ened water The chemicals could damage the ice maker molds Mn ARR Po UI INTER cu In oy e Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures around 0 F 17 8 C There is no need to store foods below OF Keep door locked to ensure door closure Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidity is low 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 Temperature Control to OFF 2 Unplug power cord 3 Take out all food Note Wrap frozen foods and packages in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food wil stay frozen for severa hours 4 Remove shelves and basket 5 Clean freezer according to the following directions vr en PAA e Rear A Bos After cleaning 1 Replace shelves and basket 2 Plug in power cord 3 See directions for Setting the Temperature Con trol page 5 IIT ecc Wt BARES ES RD WR ROME Da tae 48 oe deEati e WARNING When moving the freezer wipe up any water that may
10. d plug power cord into outlet Pol oL ot o e Tta enea e CHR bg soo uA Staa Me ORC n ere iC or Ac EM LU og Mum Optional automatic ice maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 83 and wiring harness 1103831 there are a few things you will need 1o know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down for making ice automatically Up fo shut off the ice maker e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity Lower Signal Arm to Start It Raise Signal Arm to Stop Ice Maker 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 9 and 10 Cleaning your freezer e It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few bat
11. e 399 9999 A If you have a problem Call our COOLLINE 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 M 49022 if you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a com plete description of the problem This information is neededi in order to better respond to your request for assistance 11 m je le Oo p ie gt m z ar oN d lt b z O z gt Z o 5 s Z O 2 J m e n x Q c Z m m Oo Ld 9 lt ie m ie 79 gt wn 2 ez 2 z o m Cc Whirlpool Home Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 1104098 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A a Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryt
12. elease 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 shield to snap into place 4 Plug in power cord or switch on electricity 1 Remove the light shield from the side of the control RRO ws PA tus SIAR mmt qs i ehe Um Removing the bottom basket To remove 1 Lift front of basket out of supports Lift the Front 2 Pull out Then Pull Out To replace 1 Position back of basket on the rear wall supports 2 Lower front into place The key eject lock can help reduce the hazard of child To lock or unlock the freezer you must hold the entrapment i 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 WHIRLPOOL dealer for a replacement Always give the com plete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a replacement key The signal light automatically warns of any unexpected Signal Light To replace burned out signal light 1 Unplug power cord from outlet If the signal light is not glowing immediately check 2 Open the freezer door e for power interruption 3 Unplug burned out light and replace with one of e for an unplugged power cord same wattage and size Signal light can be e for a burned out signal light ordered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer Part No 1103680 4 Close freezer door an
13. have spilled from the defrost pan Spilled water can cause slipping and injury c un zZ lt O a mn a m m N m m L2 m Z m a lt gt zZ V o L O r m 2 z z Cleaning chart a LE a ALLILUANGL GDIULLALLELLIELL NEE YR TS ET I SAPIENS RS i PP TA TERN SET Part What to use How to clean Sponge or cloth mild Removable parts detergent and warm Wash with warm water and a miid detergent shelves basket etc Rinse and dry water Outside Sponge cloth or paper e Wash with warm water and a mild de towel mild detergent tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh appliance wax or good cleansers auto paste wax Rinse and ary e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax ora good auto paste wax Apply wax with aclean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection foie FSI ea SSAA IPAE iO PARED EUCH CIN IRIS pi HR Aba PE eb AES BARI CE ALIN SYREN RU TET PE A GAMME tina w a cy Fe n s dot ATE Aa de bt ln Inside walls Sponge soft cloth or Wash with warm water and mild detergent Freezer should be paper towel baking OR with solution of 2 tablespoons 26 g baking allowed to warm soda warm water soda to 1 quart 95L warm water up so cloth won t stick mild detergent Rinse and dry DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on
14. l appliance 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Con sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is neces sary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpoo 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 look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Map e SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mapl
15. length of time food will stay frozen depends on several factors For instance a full freezer will remain cold longer than a freezer partially 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 al though 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 your freezer stops running e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 4 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the Temperature Control turned ON If the compressor seems to run too long e Is the condenser located on the back of the freezer free of dust and lint e Is there enough air circulation space above and in back of the freezer e On hot summer days or if the room is hot the com pressor will run longer to provide the correct amount of cooling e If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer the compressor will run longer FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement pars will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpoo
16. plastic because they may damage these parts DET IDE IG ve ERR CANCRI EIS E AS E ol ES Door liner and gasket Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with warm water and mild detergent paper towel mild deter e Rinse and dry gent and warm water DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because they may damage these parts meom tme pm Defrost pan behind Sponge soft cloth or e Slide freezer out away from wall freezer on top of paper towel mild deter e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild compressor gent and warm water detergent Do not remove defrost pan to clean e Rinse and dry e Make sure defrost drain tube points into pan e Slide freezer back into place ta e rm vau cde Rat ome Condenser coils Use vacuum cleaner e Slide freezer out away from the wall with brush attachment e Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind WARNING Watch out ihe freezer at least every other month for sharp wire ends at top of condenser coils They can cause injury or damage brush oo 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 Vegetables Freezer Fish Or rur 15cu ft 30 Ibs 45 Ibs 433 85 135 amp gi 20 25 kg j
17. supermarket or freezer dealer See the Freezer Guide for complete infor mation and tips on home freezing SINIH JOVSOLS GOO4 SNINV319 Loading 1 Before freezing large quantities of food turn Tem perature Control to highest setting and let freezer operate for several hours After loading all food 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 aes passes items retum Temperature Control to the usual ES Basket Store heavy and bulky packages here Basket should be in place at all times for proper Gir circulation 2 To speed freezing lay packages in a single layer so each rests on the surface of a shelf Leave space between packages 3 Add more unfrozen food after first load is frozen approximately 18 to 24 hours 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 1 Remove and store all food 2 Unplug freezer 3 Clean thoroughly See Cleaning your freezer page 7 4 Block door open for air circutation Turn lock to locked position with door open Place blocks be tween door ard cabinet and tape in place with self adhesive filament tape
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