Whirlpool EV190N User's Manual
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1. j ik edt 1 oe e OMB hig e i i 2 7 ae 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 1 Turn contro to higher number for colder temper setting is designed to maintain the temperature at atures or near O0 F 17 8 C under normal operating 2 Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures conditions Cooling freezer first 1 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 the proper temperature C 2 lt O Ag nN AJ2. useXcare guide Whirlpool NO FROST UPRIGHT FREEZER Model EV190N Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifie Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your freezer 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 Temperature Control Power Saving Control Juice Can a Shelves ide Ou Adjustable Shelves nan Key Eject T Lock Defrost Pan Not Shown me d w Stationa Ss anes SSS Door J al o gt Shelves Basket in Te _ U w Plate SSSas Sse SEtes 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 label 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 in a handy place Please complete and mail the Owner Regis tration card furnished with this product Service Company and Telephone Number Purchase Date Contents i Page Page SAFETY FIRST 3 TNE sSignal
3. gt all ATT Yo 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 or dered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer Part No 1103639 4 Close freezer door and plug power cord into outlet maae td Foe PORE tlie ak OV rahe ARF Ti RR AR a RT Sido ee a Energy saving tips You can help your freezer use less electricity e Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures e Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a around 0 F 17 8 C There is no need to store foods good door seal below 0 F e Clean the condenser coils regularly e Keep door locked to ensure door closure e Keep door openings to a minimum Remove several e Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidity is items at one time Keep contents organized to elimi low nate searching e Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures for freezing foods See pages 9 and 10 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 After cleaning 1 Turn Temperature Control to OFF 1 Replace shelves and trivet 2 Unplug power cord 2 Plug in power cord 3 Take out all food 3 See directions for Setting the Temperature Control Note Wrap frozen foods and packages in several page 3 layers of newspape
4. m m N m 7 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 Adjusting the basket shelf To remove basket shelf 1 Remove food from basket RRN 2 Slide basket straight out to stop O_o shelf Guide 3 Lift front SNS HNN J 5 4 Slide the rest of the way out SRSNAR SR SN a ar To replace basket shelf SIRIN SSNAN 1 Fit back of basket shelf on top of guide stops on RS Ge bottom of guides 2 Lift front then slide the basket until it clears the guide stops Adjusting the freezer shelves To remove shelf 1 Remove food from shelf ute amp pS 2 Slide shelf straight out to stop Guide Stop 3 Lift front 4 Slide the rest of the way out Shelf Stop 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 ie Ae ea oer A i EE 3 Cen egal Eu ee AROE ein BCIE A Shelf Guide Changing the light bulb Light Shield Removing the freezer basket For proper air movement keep the freezer basket in place when the freezer is operating To remove the basket e Slide out to the stop e Lift the front fo clear t
5. LIA r irai eT 6 sO BEFORE YOU PLUGITIN 3 Energy SavingTips 000 eee 7 m MSA PrOpETY aire nieir anias 4 CLEANING YOURFREEZER 7 LEVE FOOZO ia urs tent na aan A 4 Cleaning Chat Sincx saver areta 8 Remove Sales Labels 06 4 FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER 9 CIS E eai care SE E es 4 Packaging and Sealing Food 9 POA ahe nairean hago EN 4 TO Wrap FOOdS ceada nianu sees 9 USING YOUR FREEZER 5 kaela e EE E E acne 10 D Setting the Temperature Control 5 Storing Frozen Food 2000 5 10 Py Adjusting the Temperature Control 3 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10 gt COOMO FOES FIST cutie en aa ete S IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11 gt The Power Saving Control 5 1 Before Calling for Assistance 11 o Adjusting the Basket Shelf 5 2 If You Need Assistance 14 nm Adjusting the Freezer Shelves S 3 If YouNeed Service 05 44 gt Changing the Light Bulb 6 4 If YouHaveaProblem 5 14 Removing the Freezer Basket 6 5 THE Key FleCh LOCK prisrisr raea A 6 H gt 1986 Whirlpool Corporation m 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. Please read the enclosed safety sheet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Before you plug it in ee eae a 3 SUM CET RINE LS 0 EU ET IS 28 ESR ARIE Ee Gt ER E dM NE SS a IMPORTAN Before using your freezer you are personally re is properly maintained sponsible for making sure that it e is out of the weather e is installed and levelled ona floorthat willholdthe e is used in an area where the room temperature weight and in an area suitable for its size and use will not exceed 110 F 43 3 C e isconnecied only to the nght kind of outlet withthe e is not run where there are explosive fumes right electrical supply and grounaing Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions e is used only for jobs expected of home freezers e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is not used by those 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 p 3 inches 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 3 inches 7 5 cm airspace ontop 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 inch 1 25 cm on each sid
7. not place objects inside cabinet 4 Level properly to ensure good door seal WARNING 1 Remove and store all food Do not allow children near the freezer when the 2 Unplug freezer door is blocked open They may become in 3 Clean thoroughly See Cleaning your freezer jured or trapped 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 40 self adhesive filament tape To restart freezer see Using your freezer page 5 When moving the freezer clean up any water that may have spilled from the defrost pan Spilled water can cause slipping and injury 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 If service is fo be interrupted 24 hours or less keep the freezer closed Most food will stay frozen e f service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this 4 Remove all unfrozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR 2 Place 2 lbs 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 food locker sto
8. 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 assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan e0e00e 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 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 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 look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS ol lt gt Whirl TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIR
9. 5 L warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because they may damage these parts Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild deter gent and warm water e Wash with warm water and mild detergent e Rinse and ary DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because they may damage these parts Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild deter gent and warm water Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment WARNING Watch out for sharp wire ends aft top of condenser coils They can cause injury or damage brush e Slide freezer out away from wall e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild 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 e Slide freezer out away from the wall e Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind the freezer at least every other month 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 Fruit 18 cu ft 36 Ibs 54 Ibs 54 L 16 2 kg 24 3 kg These amounts are based on USDA
10. LPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ 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 Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 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 com plete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 11 TI Q O 0 Q gt D Z pur n e lt gt O z O Z gt lt O s lt O gt m T QO c Z em g mm AD lt O m O A gt wm s gt Z O rm lt gt Whirlpool Home Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 1106750 Rev A 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Oryer Co a
11. e 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 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 To raise corners turn legs in direction shown To lower corners turn legs in direction shown 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 Clean it Clean your freezer before using it See cleaning instructions on page 7 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle ee oie poe am EN HA o M wa je gi i qi
12. he stop e Slide out the rest of the way To replace the basket Place basket on the slides e Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides Slide basket in ee SE bs ove tee AN Saha 4 TR bat be eb elo lay yans The key eject lock can help reduce the hazard of child entrapment 3 The signal light automatically warns of any unexpected power failure If the signal light is not glowing immediately check e for power interruption e for an unplugged power cord e for a burned out signal light OTS AES Se TET ae SE les elo TR ESHER ad Fs LS eMail NS Atte 2 WARNING To avoid possible electrical shock first unplug freezer or turn off elec tricity leading to freezer at the main power supply Remove the light shield from the side of the control panel Depress the back of the shield to release the tabs then pull away _ Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace the light shield Insert the shield tabs in the slots then press the shield to snap into place Plug in power cord or switch on electricity amp NO 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 WHIRLPOOL dealer fora replacement Always give the com plete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a replacement key My
13. r and cover with a blanket Food will stay frozen for several hours 4 Remove shelves and trivet 5 Clean freezer according to the following directions c 2 Z lt O Cc 7 I a m m N m 4 o m Z m 79 lt gt lt Y a d O rme m gt Z Q WARNING When moving the freezer wipe up any water that may have spilled from the defrost pan Spilled water can cause slipping and injury Cleaning chart Part Removable parts shelves basket etc Outside Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liner and gasket Defrost pan behind freezer on top of compressor 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 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 aclean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild detergent e Wash with warm water and mild detergent OR with solution of 2 tablespoons 26 g baking soda to 1 quart 9
14. rage or dry ice is avail able 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 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 lf your freezer stops running e s fhe 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 s 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 ts 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
15. 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 Out r r JUN fa ae td SE FEE an ait an Ta Fans eer ray ey a tg eae at F lt Heh a ie Freezer burn can result if food is not properly wrapped When this happens food dehydrates 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 sur face with food in center of sheet 2 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 J 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 pa per with cellophane bonded to It special freezer bags jars cartons and freezer sealing tape for packaging your food item
16. s You ll find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer See the Freezer Guide for complete infor mation and tips on home freezing O m gt Z Z 0 Ti Oo O O d O gt rm lt per wm Loading 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 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 items return emperor Control to the usual a TP eal HERRA Basket Store heavy and bulky packages here Basket should be in place at all times for proper air Suelo 2 lo speed freezing lay Ba koas 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 Door storage Store packages on the door shelves behind the retaining bar Juice can shelves Store juice cans on door as shown 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 If you move the freezer 4 Remove shelves and trivet 2 Tape doors shut 3 Do
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