Whirlpool EV200D User's Manual
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1. Whirlpool Use and Care Guide Safety First Child entrapment and suffocation are not things of the past Junked or abandoned freezers are still dan gerous 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 book let from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here UPRIGHT FREEZER Model EV200FXK INF OTIO acma Light Adjustable Cold ea herren Control Fon Power Saving Control Juice j CAN es seem hom nob Shelves Key Eject Lock Oe cnt espn oisi SOS SS SS age PSA R SST oe oe PSSASSSS SESS SS gt S5 Built In Defrost Drain Not Shown Basket Signal s Light A Model and Serial Number Plate When you need service or call with a question have this information ready 4 Complete Model and Se 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 Model Number Serial Number Purchase Installation Date Service Company and Telephone Number Before you plug it in Before using your freezer you are personally responsible for making2. hydrates and is of poor quality To wrap foods 1 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 2 Bring front and back of wrapping to gether and fold in toward food making at least two one inch 2 5 cm folds until food fits tightly against wrapping 3 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 paper with cellophane bonded to it special freezer bags jars cartons and freezer seal ing 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 1 Before freezing large quantities of food turn Cold Control to highest position and let freezer operate for several hours 2 To speed freezing lay packages ina sin gle layer so each rests on the freezing surface of a shelf Leave space between packages 3 Add more unfrozen food after first load i
3. move any left over glue with rubbing alcohol Note DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas tened behind the base grille Clean It Clean your freezer before using it See clean ing instructions on page 5 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wallreceptacle Freezer power cord 3 prong grounding plug Recommended Grounding Method A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appli ance be provided The receptacle should not be controlled by a wall switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package Using your freezer Setting the Cold Control To start turn control to the middle of the dial This setting will maintain zero zone temperatures under normal operating conditions Adjusting Cold Control Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures e Turn to lowernumber 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 6to 8 hours or longer depending on room temperature and the number of times the freezer door is op
4. e pieces as it melts Direct air from electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting 5 Remove base grille see page 4 6 Unclip hose and allow water to drain through hose into a flat pan 7 Clean freezer according to the following directions After defrosting 1 Hook drain hose in place 2 Replace base grille 3 Plug in power cord 4 See directions for Setting Cold Control page 3 Removable parts basket Mild detergent and warm water Outside Sponge cloth or papertowel mild detergent warm water e Wash with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Wash with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse 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 may damage these parts Inside walls Plastic scraper pans of hot water electric fan sponge or towel baking soda warm water e 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 the freezer will also help e Drain defrost water through drain hose into a flat pan e Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons 26 g baking soda to 1 quart 95L warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE an ice pick knife or other sharp pointed tool or any type of electric defroster to defrost f
5. eld by pulling away from the loaded so the key cannot be left in the lock side wall Ifthe key is lost contact your WHIRLPOOL dealer for a replacement Always give the complete Replace bulb with 40 watt appliance bulb model and serial number of your freezer when 4 To replace shield insert tabs into slots in wall requesting a replacement key and press ad Removing the Base Grille e Lift grille off bottom supports Lift up the grille holding tabs Swing out lift up Open the door e Replace in reverse order e Lift up on two tabs showing through grille e Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind e Swing the top of the grille forward the grille Bottom Basket To remove e Lift up then pull out To replace Insert into rear slides e Lower into place e Push basket into freezer Cleaning your freezer This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about inch 6 mm thickness Com plete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year In high humidity areas a freezer may need more frequent defrosting To clean 1 Turn Cold Control to OFF 2 Unplug power cord 3 Take out all food and removable parts Note Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev eral layers of newspaper and cover with a blan ket Food will stay frozen several hours 4 Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed melting of frost Keep door open Ice can be removed in larg
6. ened After the cabinet is cooled the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep freezer at proper temperature ao m n O nv m c 2 2 lt 0 c a nm far m m N m nz POWER SAVING CONTROL REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE SAVES POWER IE gt The Power Saving Control operates electric heaters These heaters help prevent moisture from forming on the outside of the freezer when humidity is high e Use the OFF setting when humidity is low to save electricity e Use ON only if moisture forms on outside of freezer 43233a4 YNOA ONISN Exterior Signal Light automatically warns of any unexpected power failure Signal light lf the signal light is not glowing immediately check e for power interruption e the power cord it may be disconnected from the outlet e the signal light it may be burned out To replace burned out signal light 1 Unplug power cord from outlet 2 Remove base grille See page 4 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 Replace base grille See page 4 5 Plug power cord into outlet The Key Eject Lock Changing Light Bulb can help reduce the hazard of child entrapment Pull out To lock or unlock the freezer you must hold the 4 Unplug power cord key in the lock while turning The lock is spring 2 Remove light shi
7. ided on the cover 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or write Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton 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 description of the problem This information is needed in orderto betterrespond to your request for assistance R 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 parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used lo build every new Whirlpool appliance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigeralor Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Quality Our way of life PartNo 942625 Printed in U S A
8. re than 24 hours 1 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 basket e Do not 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 3 If you need service or help we suggest you follow these three steps 1 Before calling for service Performance problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Be fore you call forservice check this list If electricity goes off Learn how long power will be off by calling the power company e if service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep freezer closed Most food will stay frozen 7 SINIH J VJOLS GOOJ O gt ce z gt z re 0 lt z 9 c o m IDIASIS NINIVO 3X0139 e if service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this 4 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 Protect your hands with gloves when using dry ice 3 If neither food locker
9. reezer They can cause damage to the liner and interior parts Door liner and gasket Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water e Wash with mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts a e m a Condenser coil Vacuum cleaner using the extended narrow attachment e Remove base grille See page 4 e Clean dust and lint from condenser every 2 to 3 months 4373384 YNOA ONISN m gt zZ 2 9 lt fe c a n a m m N m asd 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 Sizeof Meator Vegetables Freezer Fish or Fruit 20cu ft 40 Ibs 60 Ibs 566L 18Kg 27 Kg 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
10. s 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 Glide out basket Store heavy and bulky packages here Basket should be in place at all times for proper air circulation n i Gi inten Ta A 7 aL i Door storage Store packages on the door shelves behind the retaining bar Juice can shelves Store juice cans on door as shown Energy Saving Tips e Check door gasket and level freezer to as sure a good door seal e Keep door openings to a minimum Re move several items at one time Keep con tents organized to eliminate searching Fill to capacity Follow recommended pro cedures for freezing foods e Set Cold Control to provide temperatures around OF 22 C There is no need to store foods below 0 F e Keep door locked to insure door closure e Clean condenser coils frequently e Do not let frost build up to more than 4 inch 6 mm thick Efficiency is reduced e Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidity is low and 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 mo
11. 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 ifthe 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 fora power failure e Be sure COLD CONTROL is turned on If compressor seems to run too long e Check to see that condenser behind the base grille 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 2 If you need service If your WHIRLPOOL appliance ever Whirlpool needs service any TECH CARE A where in the United States help is just a phone call away to your nearest an Whirlpool franchised EERS TECH CARE service SERIO representative Whirlpool main tains a nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE service companies
12. sure that it eis installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and 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 e is properly maintained e isina dry sheltered place e is used in an area where the room tempera ture will not exceed 110 F 43 3 C is not run where there are explosive fumes isnot used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold Install Properly Flush against back wall and cabinets l 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 tlammables such as gasoline 3 Freezer may be installed flush against wall in back and cabinets on each side Level Freezer so that door will stay open at any position 1 Remove base grille see page 4 a 2 Starting with door hinge side turn left to raise corner 3 Turn right to lower corner 4 Check with level 5 After freezer is loaded with food recheck with level Rw 2 Raise Lower Remove Sales Labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and any inside labels before using the freezer Re
13. to fulfill your war ranty and provide after warranty service and maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appli ance in peak condition lt gt Whirlpool Home ppliances You ll find your nearest TECH CARE service company listed in your local telephone book Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR Should you not find a listing dial the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance toll free telephone number Continental U S Dial 800 253 1304 In Michigan Dial 800 632 2243 Alaska and Hawaii Dial 800 253 1121 If you move To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation please telephone your nearest 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 sales slip and warranty to verify your war ranty status Remember Your TECH CARE service represen tative is specially trained in the expert repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances He can help you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why not take the time now to look up his telephone number and jot it down in the space prov
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