Whirlpool EV150FXS User's Manual
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1. Interior light EV190FXS AND EV150FXS Temperature control Power saving control Pull out basket EV190FXS Stationary freezer shelves Trivet TUS BABASVSSE UPRIGHT FREEZERS Stationary door shelves EV150FXS Key eject i ane lock EV190FXS AND EV150FXS Model and serial number piate Signal light EV190FXS AND EV150FXS EV1I0FXV EV150FXS EV190FXS Contents important Safety Instructions Cleaning Your Freezer Installing Your Freezer Using Your Freezer Setting the temperature control Adjusting the temperature control Cooling freezer first The power saving control The pull out basket Tetive oye he ceo ad alae ule E a The key ejectlock 0 0 The interior light a na aaan aaa The signallight 0 0 If You Need Service or Assistance Warranty 0 v a Q ONDA ODAAAAAA amp W W 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label tape and any inside labels before using the freezer To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a bal then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline2. parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance C 2 T m O E aid F Y E pe A 4 Se m mi A m lt c39 m a AN 2 a 1 m Whirlpool Domestic Freezer Warranty FZ002 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting tubing WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the freezer 2 Instruct you how to use the freezer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs or batteries B Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the hom
3. 2 Replace the 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 The signal light The signal light automatically warns of any unexpected power failure If the signal light is not glowing immediately check for power interruption an unplugged power cord or a burned out signal light To replace signal light t Unplug power cord from outlet 2 Open the freezer door 3 Push out signal light from behind then unplug burned out light Replace with a new one Signal light can be ordered from your Whirlpool dealer Part No 1103639 EV190FXS or Part No 1103680 EV150FXS 4 Close freezer door and plug power cord into outlet If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these five 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 all unfrozen food and store ina 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 foods frozen for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your h
4. PTI aad ine 2 G2 cane a ante k mM N J Using Your Freezer Continued _ Lift the front i then pull out NAN x YY p O a ee F a lt T qonun nna oe O o ae 4 SARS INN ag NANNA S pE The trivet Store small packages in basket to avoid losing them in bottom of freezer To remove 1 Lift front of trivet out of Supports 2 Pull out To replace 1 Position back of trivet on the rear wall supports 2 Lower front into place The key eject lock If your freezer is equipped with a lock it 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 If the 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 The interior light AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the freezer or disconnect the electricity leading to the freezer at the main power supply Shock and injury can occur if elec tricity remains connected Light shield Ai se C lt NTER Signal light To replace the light 1 Remove the light shield from the side of the control panel Depress the back of the shield to release the tabs then pull away
5. carbon tetrachioride etc These can damage the material NOTE Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the freezer at the front Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this prod uct Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from plate see diagram on front cover and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Thipdol one Freezer Guide Whirlpool Freezer Guide for your freezer The Whirlpool Freezer Guide is a companion book to this Freezer Use and Care Guide and is avail able free of charge It contains information on freez ing different kinds of foods packaging and food storage times The Freezer Guide also has helpful hints for saving energy and solving common freezer problems To order the Freezer Guide write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46305 and request the Whirlpool Freezer Guide part number 1114865 Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your freezer follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the it is your personal
6. ands from dry ice burns 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 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 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 for a power failure e Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON If motor seems to run too long 1 If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer motor will run longer 2 On hot summer days or if room is hot motor will run longer to provide correct amount of cooling 3 Is the condenser free of dust and lint 4 Check to see that there is enough air circulation space above and in back of the freezer 2 if you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain sa
7. e C Damage to freezer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool D Food loss coverage for freezers used in commercial applications Limited domestic food loss coverage See below for details on limited domestic food loss protection plan Service under the full warranties must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange LIMITED DOMESTIC FOOD LOSS COVERAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES During the first year of ownership the Whirlpool Freezer warranty provides reimbursement as outlined below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of defects in materials or workmanship During the second through fifth years of ownership reimbursement will be made as outlined below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of a FAILURE OF THE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Food spoilage losses must be verified by Whirlpool or a Whirlpool Franchised TECH CARE se
8. eezer should be cleaned before you use it To clean a freezer needing defrosting turn Tem Also clean when frost has built up to about inch perature Control to OFF and unplug power cord 6mm thickness Complete defrosting and clean Place a shallow pan sides no higher than 1 inch ing should be done at least once a year In high on floor centered under drain hole in bottom of humidity areas a freezer may need more frequent freezer Place pans of hot water inside freezer with defrosting door open to speed melting Directing air from an Use a sponge cloth or paper towel and mild electric fan into freezer will also help detergent in warm water to clean removable parts trivet outside of freezer door liner and gasket AWARNING Rinse and then dry Waxing painted metal surfaces on outside of Electrical Shock Hazard freezer provides rust protection Do not place electrical devices in freezer NOTE Do not use wax on plastic parts Wax may Shock or injury can occur damage them Wash the inside walls with a solution of 2 table Use a plastic scraper to remove frost Remove spoons 26 g baking soda to 1 quart 95 L warm water from walls with towel or sponge Wash rinse water Rinse and then dry and dry as above To clean condenser coils use a vacuum cleaner NOTE Do not use an ice pick knife or other with brush attachment Slide freezer out away sharp pointed tool or any type of electric defroster from the wall Clean dust and lint from cond
9. enser to detrost freezer coils behind the freezer every two or three months NOTE Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers on your freezer Do not use cleaning waxes concen AWARNING trated detergents bleaches or cleansers contain ing petroleum on plastic parts because they may Personal Injury Hazard damage these parts Watch out for sharp wire ends at top of condenser coils They can cause injury or damage brush CN EEE Installing Your Fre 3 prong grounding i type wall receptacle __ Ny sa bt M w Retaining clip ezer 1 Plug it in 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 re ceptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord Attach retaining clip from literature pack inside the freezer over power cord plug See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instruction Sheet in your Literature Package 2 Install properly 1 Pick a safe place indoors away from flamma bles such as gasoline 2 Check the strength of the floor It should hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer 3 Allow at least 3 inches 7 5 cm air space on top of freezer and 1 inch 2 5 cm at back Allow v2 inch 1 25 cm on each side of the freezer for ease of
10. installation 4 If the freezer is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider 3 Level freezer Level freezer so the door will stay open at any position 1 Depending on model freezer comes with either 4 bolts that hold freezer in shipping crate or 2 threaded leveling legs NOTE The 2 threaded leveling legs are shipped in a separate package 2 Screw 4 bolts all the way into bolt holes in the bottom corners of freezer Screw 2 leveling legs all the way into bolt holes in the bottom front corners of freezer 3 Slide freezer into place 4 For models with 4 bolts adjust each leg until the freezer won t rock 5 Adjust front legs to level the freezer To raise corners turn legs in direction shown To lower corners turn legs in direction shown 6 Check with level 7 After freezer is fully loaded recheck with level Using Your Freezer The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your freezer model They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book NOTE Your model may not include all the features shown Setting the temperature control e Turn control to the middie of the dial This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 0 F 17 8 C under normal operating conditions Semperalare LLA 3 Adjusting the temperature control e Turn control to higher number for colder COLDEST te
11. mperatures ae e Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures Cooling freezer first 1 Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling _ with frozen food 2 Let it cool overnight before adding large amount of unfrozen food Never add more than 2 3 pounds of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer size NOTE When freezer is first started the com pressor 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 freezer at proper temperature The power saving control This control operates electric heaters These heaters help prevent moisture from forming on the outside of the freezer when humidity is high 1 Use the OFF setting when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting only if moisture forms on the outside of the freezer St burr yaring Control The pull out basket Store small packages in basket to avoid losing them in freezer To remove 1 Remove food from basket _ 2 Slide basket out to the stop SNSSSSUISRTIIM ei SSNNESRSERAISH I 4 Slide the rest of the way out NS To replace a 1 Fit back of basket on top of guide stops on bottom of guides 2 Lift front then slide the basket until it clears the guide stops P a r p EE lt E E gt S sA po gt ae mo
12. responsibility to be sure freezer your freezer e Child entrapment and suffocation e is installed and leveled on a floor that will hold are not problems of the past Junked the weight and in an area suitable for its size or abandoned freezers are still and use dangerous even if they will just e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with sit in the garage a few days the right electrical supply and grounding Refer If you are getting rid of your old freezer to the Electrical Requirements and Grounding do it safely Please read the enclosed Instructions Sheet safety booklet from the Association of is used only to do what home freezers are Home Appliance Manufacturers Help designed to do prevent accidents e Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the freezer FOR YOUR SAFETY e is used in an area where the temperature will not DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR exceed 110 F 43 3 OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQ i mae VIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY e is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN e is not loaded with food before it has time to get CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION properly cold SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning Your Freezer e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source e is properly maintained e is out of the weather S E S 3 A EE S a S z S d 2 s ad This fr
13. rvice company Reimbursement of loss will be based on domestic use and freezer size up to the total cumulative amount shown for the 5 year warranty period 99 CU NOP SMAIlER nderoi pean eee ene Aree Seen ee aoe D up to 75 00 maximum payment TOO Cu MOIS OCU 28 6 5 5 5 4cute r AE ose are up to 125 00 maximum payment 1G CU Tang larger nati iG oe eee eee cee ae heidi up to 200 00 maximum payment The reimbursement amounts shown are representative for the contents of typical freezers by size and may or may not cover the actual replacement costs of the contents of your freezer They are the maximum amounts however that will be paid and they are cumulative for the five year warranty period Sorry but Whirlpool is not responsible for food losses caused by natural spoilage misuse or negligent care of the freezer or by accidental or intentional disconnecting of the electric power cord power interruption inadequate power fire damage water damage theft or riots strikes war or acts of God Part No 1114850 baal 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
14. tisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service lt gt Whirlpool has a nationwide Whirl ol network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE VECH CARE service technicians are FRANCHISED SERVICE trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service any where 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 APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR 0 A WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL 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 consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 5 If you need FSP replacement parts 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
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