Whirlpool EV15OCXK User's Manual
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1. 800 253 1301 Michigan 0e 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawali 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultar can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory opercrion from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service com pany in yc ur 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 CAFE service in your area call our COOL LINE service as istance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt wa ol TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL A PLIANCES FRANCHISE TECH CARE SERVICE SEF ICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE 2 123Maple 999 9999 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 05 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple TLEER 999 9999 T 0 O Oo h e gt m zZz 7 IGINSD SNIAOW ANY NOILVOVA 7m lt te c z m2. m Oo 74 m x lt ce m fe a gt L s gt zZ m 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 Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 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 complete description of the problem This informa tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademarn of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts 20k for this symbol of quality whenever you neec a replacement part for your Whirlpool applic gt ce FSP replacement pars will fit igh and work right because they are made to tr same exacting R specifications used to build very new Whirlpool appliance Part No 942608 Rev A Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compaciors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A
3. for jobs expected of home freezers is not near an oven radiator or other heat source Install Properly D 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 1 inch 2 5 cm at back between condenser and wall and 12 inch 1 25 cm at each side 4 The four bolts that held your freezer in the ship ping crate are designed to be leveling legs Screw them far enough into the bolt holes in the four corners of the bottom of the freezer so the freezer stands about 1 inch 2 5 cm off the floor 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 underneath cabinet e is properly maintained is in a dry sheltered place e is usec in an area where the room tempera ture wi not exceed 110 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 should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get prc perly cold Level Freezer so that door will stay open at any position 1 Starting with door hinge side turn left to raise comer 2 Turn r
4. 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 packages Continued next page 4373384 YNOA ONINVITD SINIH JOvVaOLs GOO4 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 place atall times for proper air circulation Door storage Store packages on the door shelves behind the retaining bar 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 e 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 Vacation
5. 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 Aftertre cabinet is cooled the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep freezer at proper temperature 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 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 replacement key Bottom Trivet To remove e Lift up then pull out To replace e Set in bottom of freezer e Push into place Lift up Then out w m n O x m c 2 z 7 lt fe Cc a n f ial m N m na 43Z33ad ANOA ONISN Cleaning your freezer This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about 4 inch 6 mm thickness Com plete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year In high hum
6. lt gt Whirlpool UPRIGHT FREEZER EViSOCXK 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 tew 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 Control Power Saving Control Key Eject Lock Trivet M Defrost o Drain a 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 rial Numbers see location of plate on front page 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Meu 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 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
7. and moving care Vacations Arrar ge 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 Unp ug freezer 3 Clean thoroughly See Cleaning your freezer page4 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 Remc ve shelves and trivet e Do nct place objects inside of cabinet e Level oroperly 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 page3 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 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 e If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this 1 Remove alt frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or 2 Place dry ice on top of food using as large p
8. idity areas a freezer may need more frequent defrosting To clean 4 Turn Cold Control to OFF 2 Unplug power cord 3 Place a shallow pan on floor under drain hole in bottom of freezer 4 Take out all food and removable parts Note Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev 6 Clear freezer according to the following eral layers of newspaper and cover with blanket directions Food will stay frozen several hours After detrosting 5 Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed 1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer melting of frost Keep door open Ice can be removed in large pieces as it melts 2 Plug ir power cord Direct air from electric fan into freezertospeed 3 See d rections for Setting the Cold Control defrosting page 3 How to clean Removable parts Mild detergent and e Wash with warm water anda mild trivet warm water detergent e Rirse and dry Outside Sponge cloth or e Wash with warm water and a mild papertowel mild detergent detergent warm water fe Rirse and dry e De not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Waxing is recommended n 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 pansof e Use plastic scraperto remove frost hotwater electricfan e picce pans of hot water in freezer with sponge or towel dc oro
9. ieces 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 food at once e The length of time food will stay frozen depends on several factors For instance a full freezer will remain cold longerthan 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 oris 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 Check electric company for a power failure Be sure COLD CONTROL is turned on If compressor seems to run too long e Check o 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 longerto provide correct amount of cooling e If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer compressor will run longer Check to see that there is enough air circula tion spcce 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
10. ight to lower corner 3 Check with level 4 After freezer is loaded with food recheck with level yo Raise Lower Clean It Clean your freezer before using it See clean ing instructions on page 4 Plug It In 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Freezer power cord 3 prong grounding plug Recommended Grounding Method A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused electrica 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 POWER SAVING CONTROL SAVES POWER 4 Cy gt EXTERIOR OFF ON MOISTURE Adjusting Cold Control e Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures e Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures REDUCES A ce 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 amoun s of unfrozen food e Frost wiii form on the shelves It will form first and be hecvier on the top shelves Note Wren freezer
11. pento speed melting Directing baking soda warm git trom an electric fan into the freezer water wil also help e Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons 26 g bcking soda to1 quar 95L warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOTUSE anice pick knife or other sharp pointed tool or any type of electric defroster to defrost freezer They can cause damage to the liner and interior parts Doorlinerand gasket Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with mild detergent and warm papertowel mild wc ter detergent warm water Rirse and dry DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bieaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Condenser coil Vacuum cleaner use e Pull freezer out brush atfachment e Clean dust and lint from condenser every 2 to 3 months 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 4B Ibs 452 81 144kg 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 wra
12. ppings should be moisture and vaporproof 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 coated paper and non permea ble plastic wraps such as saran 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 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 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 Va Crease ends close to food to eliminate air pockets 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
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