Whirlpool EV160EXK User's Manual
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1. They can cause damage to the liner and interior parts a a aD e Wast with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry Door liner and gasket Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petrcieum on plastic parts e Pull freezer out e Clean dust and lint from condenser every 2 to 2 months Condenser coil Vacuum cleaner using the extended narrow attachment 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 Sizeof Meator Vegetables Freezer Fish or Fruit 16cu ft 32 Ibs 48 Ibs 452 81 14 4kg 21 6 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 Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided can ning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated2. paperand non permea ble plastic wraps such assaran arerecom mended Note Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by them selves or as carton liners 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 os 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 YAZ PAWNS 7D tC 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 freezertape NOTE When packaging meats that have not been boned pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect against tearing or puncturing See booklet How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer for complete information and tips on home freezing Loading 4 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 in a sin gle layer so each rests on the freezing surface of a shelf Leave space between pack
3. UPRIGHT FREEZER Model EV160FXK Care lt gt Whirlpool Use and Safety Interior aS Child entrapment passes ee yal oy and suffocation are not onio things of the past Cold Junked or abandoned Control freezers are still dan gerous even if they will Key EjECt ennuetoassoatthhias just sit in the garage a Lock few days Een if you are getting rid Signal of your old freezer do it Light i C ill safely Please read the Built In enclosed safety book Defrost Drain let from the Association Not Shown of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help De ee a prevent accidents k Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here When youneed service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Se rial Numbers from the plate just above base grille 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together ina handy place Model Number sy Model and Serial Number Plate Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company and Telephone Number Before you plug it in Before using your freezer you are personally responsible for making sure that it e is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use is connected only to the right kind of out
4. ages TA 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 SINIH JOVYOLS GOOd 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 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 Trivet Store heavy and bulky packages here Trivet should be in place at all times for proper air circulation Door storage Store packages on the door shelves behind the retaining bar if you move the freezer e Remove trivet e Do noi place objects inside of cabinet e Level properly to insure good door seal IGIND ONIAOW ANY NOILYOVA Julce can shelves Store juice cans on CAUTION To help prevent accidents do door as shown not allow children near the freezer when the door is blocked open Energy Saving Tips e Ch
5. eck 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 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 1 4 inch 6 mm thick Efficiency is reduced To restart freezer see Using your freezer page 3 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps a lt 0 z m m Oo n m a lt O m Oo a gt wn 2 s gt z 9 m 4 Before calling for assistance Perforriance problems often result from little things you can ind and fix yourself without tools of any kind 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 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 Protect your hands with gloves when using dry ice 3 If neither food locker storage or dry ice is available use or can perishable fo
6. eezer 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 145 ampere fused electrical supply is required If 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 e Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures e Turn to lowernumber for less cold temperatures Cooling Freezer First Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food e Let it cool overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food e Frost will form on the shelves It will form first and be heavier on the top shelves Exterior Signal Light automatically warns of any unexpected power failure Signal light If the signal light is not glowing immediately check for power interruption e the power cord it may be disconnected from the outlet e the signal light it may be bur
7. ft in the lock side wall Ifthe key is lost contact your WHIRLPOOL dealer i 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 inser tabs into slots in wall requesting a replacement key and press Pi w ST Removing the Base Grille e Lift grille off bottom supports Liftup the grille holding tabs Swing out lift up e 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 grile m Bottom Trivet To remove Lift up then pull out To replace e Setin bottom of freezer e Push irito place Then out Cleaning your freezer 6 Unclip hose and allow water to drain through hose into a flat pan 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 a ket Food will stay frozen several hours After defrosting l 4 Place pans of hot water inside freezertospeed 1 Hook drain hose in place
8. let with the right electrical supply and grounding see below eis used only for jobs expected of home freezers e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source Install Properly To 3 inches above Check the strength of the floor It should hold the weight of fully loaded freezer Pick a safe place indoors away from in flammables such as gasoline Allow at least 3 inches 7 5 cm air space on top of freezer 1 inch 2 5 cm at back between condenser and wall and 12 inch 1 25 cm at each side Level Freezer so that door will stay open at any position Remove base grille see page 4 peg Starting with door hinge side turn left to raise corner Turn right to lower corner Check with level After freezer is loaded with food recheck with level RAS Raise Lower e is properly maintained e isin c dry sheltered area e js used in an area where the room tempera ture will not exceed 110 F 43 3 C e is not run where there are explosive fumes e 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 p operly cold Remove Sales Labels Remove 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 base grille Clean It Clecn your fr
9. melting of frost Keep door open Ice canbe 2 Replace base grille removed in large pieces as it melts 3 Plug n power cord Ae electric fan into reezertospeed 4 See directions for Setting Cold Control pag23 5 Remove base grille see page 4 N Clean freezer according to the following directions OQ m gt zZ z lt O c a n ard m m N m za Removable parts Mild detergent and e Wash with warm water and a mild trivet warm water detergent e Rinse and dry Outside e Wasr with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Sponge cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water 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 oper 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 Rinse and dry DO NOT USE an ice pick knife or other sharp pointed tool or any type of electric defroster to defrost freezer
10. ned out Note When freezer is first started the compressor will run constantly until the cabinet is cooled It may take up fo to 8 hours or longer depending on room temperature and the number of times the freezer door is opened After tne cabinet is cooled the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep freezer at proper temperature POWER SAVING CONTROL CO REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE SAVES POWER The Power Saving Control operctes 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 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 o m nn O xn m 2 z 9 lt O c Eo n na m m N m kar 4323344 ANOA ONISN 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 Unpli g power cord key in the lock while turning The lock is spring 2 Remove light shield by pulling away trom the loaded so the key cannot be le
11. od 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 fora power failure e Be sure COLD CONTROL is turned on lf 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 assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 05 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Cons
12. ol Corporation Administrative Center 2000 JS 33 North Bentcr Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a comple e description of the problem This informa tion is r3eded in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement par for your Whirlpool appllance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpoo appliance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A
13. ultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service com pany in your area lt gt ae Whit Home Appliances Part No 942614 Rev A 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 C ARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in our telephone directory Yellow Pages under Whirlpdol 7 TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOO APPLIANCES FRANCHI ED TECH CARF SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 5 999 9999 Se RVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVIC CO 12aMaple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIALPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 2000 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call cur COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpo
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