Whirlpool EV150E User's Manual
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1. 3 CLEANING YOUR FREEZER 6 72 BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN 3 Cleaning Chart 6 zZ Install Properly 4 FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER 7 O Level Freezer 4 Packaging and Sealing Food 7 bad Remove Sales Labels 4 To Wrap Foods 4 7 gt CIOOI Itt issue fh anni ees 4 LOGGING aee haa taki eet sc 8 as PIUQA anara min a aS 4 Storing Frozen Food 8 7 USING YOUR FREEZER 5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 9 gt Setting the Temperature Control 5 VACOTIONS 2 54 aceon oe ws 9 Z Adjusting the Temperature Control 5 Shutting Off and Moving 9 U Cooling Freezer First 5 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 10 m The Power Saving Control 5 1 Before Calling for Assistance 10 gt Removing the Bottom Trivet 5 2 If You Need Assistance 10 Cc The Key Eject Lock 5 3 If You Need Service 10 7 Energy Saving Tips 5 4 If You Have a Problem 10 pt on gt 1985 Whirlpool Corporation m lt Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are not things of the past Junked or aban doned freezers are still dangerous even if they will just sitin the garage a few days if you are getting rid of your old freezer2. trol page 5 Cleaning chart Part n What to use How to clean Removable parts Sponge or cloth mild e Wash with warm water and a mild detergent trivet detergent and warm Rinse and dry sae eRe SF nti ae aa water Port Sal ta a aes jt chefs ES i re OEE FEO AEC IRE ILS vo E OA Outside Sponge cloth or paper e Wash with warm water and a mild towel mild detergent detergent Do not use abrasive or appliance wax or good harsh cleansers auto paste wax 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 a clean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Inside walls Plastic scraper pans of e Use plastic scraper to remove frost hot water electric fan e Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open sponge or towel baking to speed melting Directing air from an electric soda and warm water fan into freezer will also help e Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons 26 g baking soda to 1 quart 95 L warm water Rinse and dry DO NOT USE an ice pick knife of other sharp pointed tool or any type of electric defroster to defrost freezer They can cause damage to the liner and interior parts Door liner and gasket Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with mild detergent and warm water paper towel mild deter Rinse and dry gent and warm water DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergent
3. SEREM L t Taai a Adjusting the nie Beny 1 Turn control to higher number for colder temper atures 2 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 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 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 when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting only if moisture forms on the outside of the freezer To remove 1 Lift front of trivet out of supports 2 Pull out To replace 1 Position back of trivet against back wall of freezer 2 Lower front into place SOL Fa HR AR TRS sogo AR mattan ar ea nier nanii 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 com plete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a
4. food after first load is frozen approximately 18 to 24 hours Door storage Store packages on the door shelves behind the retaining bar Vacation and moving care Vacations Shutting off and moving Arrange for someone to make regular checks of If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours your freezer to make sure it is operating and electricity 4 Remove and store all food has not been interrupted 2 Unplug freezer 3 Clean thoroughly See Cleaning your freezer page 6 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 self adhesive filament tape If you move the freezer 4 Remove trivet 2 Do not place objects inside cabinet 3 Level properly to ensure good door seal WARNING Do not allow children near the freezer when the door is blocked open They may become in jured or trapped To restart freezer see Using your freezer page 5 re re O a O gt m I zZ D e lt gt O gt O z gt zZ vj z lt z O gt m 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 t
5. replacement key Mae EE E RR BDL OU fan e Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures around O F 17 8 C There is no need to store foods below O F e Keep door locked to ensure door closure 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 D NS EET oe Dt Le T Siam ENB zZ O lt O a mn m m N m a m 2 m Aa lt gt lt Z V o Cleaning your freezer This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about Y4 inch 6 mm thickness Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done atleast once a year In high humidity areas a freezer may need more frequent defrosting To defrost and clean 1 Turn Temperature Control to OFF 5 Place pan of hot water inside freezer to speed 2 Unplug power cord melting of frost Keep door open Ice can be re moved in large pieces as it melts Direct air from 3 Bea A gen ga On Toor under ram POSIN electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting 4 Take out all food and removable parts 6 Clean freezer according to the following directions Note Wrap frozen foods and packages in several layers of newspaper and cover with blanket Food will After defrosting stay frozen for several hours 1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer 2 Plug in power cord 3 See directions for Setting the Temperature Con
6. side so the door can be opened wider SAS ea TS 6 RIN DU Level freezer so the door will stay open at any position Levelling Leg Lower Start adjustment with the door hinge side 1 Slide freezer into place 2 Adjust front legs to level the freezer To raise front turn each leg clockwise To lower front turn each leg counter clockwise 3 Check with level 4 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 material NOTE DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas tened under the freezer at the front VL Ia aM Ses RAR Ao BT SEATS Clean it Clean your freezer before using it See cleaning instructions on page 6 FE GPa cS Sv bP e e Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Retaining Clip Freezer Power Plug g grounding plug Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is re quired It is recommended
7. that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacie 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 LE RE RE DE Setting the temperature control To start turn control to the middle of the dial This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 0 F 17 8 C under normal operating conditions POWER SAVING CONTROL SAVES 4 ss gt REDUCES POWER EXTERIOR ON MOISTURE TEE ERE ROE SAE FOO ORI Se SAN Tait D The Power Saving Control POWER SAVING CONTROL SAVES pape REDUCES 4 F4 5 gt EXTERIOR ON MOISTURE Bia DR a TET Le aren le Removing the bottom trivet Lift the Front The key ge jock can help reduce the hazard of child entrapment 26ss Energy saving tips You can help your freezer use less electricity e Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a good door seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly e Keep door openings to a minimum Remove several items at one time Keep contents organized to elimi nate searching e Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures for freezing foods See pages 7 and 8 TAREE SOT aR RNR FARO z o CHR a MEE net ee 21 ct ie tr noie ETC TE PAR che if AR aS ee 2 de Then Pull Out LE ATW RT ate e a T E E EVES Pow RE e E A PAT vire
8. S HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 999 9999 123 Maple OR 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 Cail our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 lf 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 p IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE A Q Z lt gt Whirlpool Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 1104071 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A e Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Drye
9. arge amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer compressor will run longer e Check to see that there is enough air circulation space above and in back of the freezer FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbot 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 to build every new Whirlpool appliance 10 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 4304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary 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 Whi 1 TECH CARE service 1r O 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 APPLIANCE
10. do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help pre vent accidents e e Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your freezer you are personally re e is properly maintained sponsible for making sure that if e is out of the weather e is installed and levelled on a floor that willholdthe eis 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 is connected only to the right kind of outlet withthe e is not run where there are explosive fumes tight electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Requirements and Grounding ih sss ye MONROFMOORIENS Instructions l is used only for jobs expected of home freezers j Sd Ps su j Relore ibhes nme Igel e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source oes Dien Install properly 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 air space on top 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 2 inch 1 25 cm on each side of the freezer for ease of installation 6 If the freezer is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge
11. gainst wrapping 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 toit special freezer bags jars cartons and freezer sealing 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 SLNIH JOVAOLS GOOd ONINW3I19 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 4 Before freezing large quantities of food turn Tem perature Control to highest setting and let freezer S operate for several hours After loading all food 4a items retum Temperature Control to the usual setting ME Trivet Store heavy and bulky packages here Trivet should be in place at all times for proper air circulation Jo speed freezing lay packages in a single layer so each rests on the freezing surface of a shelf Leave space between packages Add more unfrozen
12. o 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 4 Remove all unfrozen food and store in a 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 frozen foods for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns 3 If neither food locker storage 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 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 compressor seems fo 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 compressor will run longer to provide the correct amount of cooling e f l
13. s bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Condenser colls Use vacuum cleaner Slide freezer out away from the wall with brush attachment e Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind WARNING Watch out the freezer every 2 or 3 months for sharp wire ends at top of condenser coils They can cause injury or damage brush 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 Tax 14 4 kg These amounts are based on USDA 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 Freezer burn can result if food is not properly wrapped When this happens food dehydrates and is of poor quality To wrap foods 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 iO ae 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 a
14. use amp care guide P RES e SANAR WEEG i HAS n Le pian oe eT a PECE ip OTI pa iaia Ce i a ai a E CEE Whirlpool Eatate seres UPRIGHT FREEZER Model EV150E rs Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifit Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your freezer defrost it 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 Temperature f Control Oi Power Saving ieee Control Stationary SS Door Shelves Key Eject Stationary gea Freezer Shelves i SSS Trivet SSS Model and Serial Number Plate 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 plate 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 ina Purchase Date handy place There is no warranty registration to re turn Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Service Company and Telephone Number m Contents 7 m Page Page c SAFETY FIRST
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