Whirlpool EV130fxk User's Manual
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1. lt gt work of franchised es TECH CARE Ser Whirl ol vice Companies TECH CARE service technicians are TECH CARE trained to fulfill the FRANC AISED SERVICE 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 APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SEF VICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPL ANCES FRANCHISED Tt CARE SERVICE SERVI E COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 nn 0 O Oo N Oo a gt py Eg zZ 7 IGINS SNIAOW ANY NONYOYVA mn lt 0 c z laa m Oo in am S QO m 0 xn gt n a gt z O m 4 If you have a probiem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele If you must call or write please provide model phone number see Step 2 and talk with one nur per serial number date of purchase and of our Consultants or if you prefer write to a complete description of the problem This Mr Guy Turner Vice2. jobs expected of home freezers Install Properly i gt 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 tlammables 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 2 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 is not near an oven radiator or other heat SOUIC 2 is properly maintained e isinc dry sheltered place is use in an area where the room tempera ture will not exceed 110 F 43 3 C e is not un where there are explosive fumes e isnot used by children or others who may not unde stand how it should be used e is not loaded with food before it has time to get p operly cold Level Freezer so tha door will stay open at any position 1 Starti g with door hinge side turn left to raise comer a 2 Turn r gh
3. lt _ UPRIGHT FREEZER Whirlpool EV130FXK Use and C Cold Control Safety Power Saving First Control Child entrapment Trivet and suffocation are not things of the past Defrost N Junked or abandoned Drain 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 Model and Serica Number Plate 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 Mode Number 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 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 let with the right electrical supply and grounding Refer to your Electrical Require ments and Grounding Instructions e is used only for
4. parts Doorlinerand gasket Sponge soft cloth or e Wash with mild detergent and warm paper towel mild water detergent warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Condenser coil Vacuum cleaner use e Pull freezer out brush attachment 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 13 cu ft 26Ibs 39 Ibs 368L 11 7kg 17 5kg 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 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 are recom mended Note Heai sealed boiling bags are easy to
5. 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 1 Cut sheet of wrapping material about one third longer than distance around foci to be wrapped Place wrapping she et on flat surface with food in center of Brir g front and back of wrapping to ge ner and fold in toward food making at least two one inch 2 5 cm folds until food fits ightly against wrapping 3 Crease ends close to food to eliminate air poc kets 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 Vhen packaging meats that have not been oned 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 1 Before freezing large quantities of food turr Cold Control to highest position and let eezer operate for several hours To speed freezing lay packages in a sin gle layer so each rests on the freezing surface of a shelf Leave space between pac kages Continued next page 4373384 4NOA ONINVI1ID SINIH JOVAOLS GOOd 3 Add more unfrozen food after first load is frozen approximately 18 to 24 hours 4 Afterall food is froze
6. Food will stay frozen several hours After de rosting 5 Place pans of hot water inside freezerfo speed 4 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer melting of frost Keep door open Ice can be removed in large pieces as if melts 2 Plug il power cord Direct air from electric fan into freezer to speed 3 See cirections for Setting the Cold Control defrosting page 3 Pat sd What to use How to clean Removable parts Mild detergent and e Wash with warm water anda mild trivet warm water detergent Rinse and dry Outside Sponge cloth or e Wash with warm water and a mild papertowel mild detergent detergent warm water e Rinse and dry e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers 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 nay damage these parts Inside walls Plastic scraper pansof e Use plastic scraperto remove frost hot water electricfan e Piace pans of hot water in freezer with sponge or towel dooropento speed melting Directing baking soda warm ai from an electric fan into the freezer water will also help e Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons 26 g baking soda to1 quart 95L warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE an ice 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
7. President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 Part No 942659 Rev A information is needed in order to better re sporid to your request for assistance FSP is a registered tre demark of Whirlpool Corporc tion tor quality parts Look fc this symbol of quality wr enever you need a replacement part R tor your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement pa ts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specif cations used to build every new Whirlpool appliance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezes Refrigerator Freezers ice Makers Dishwashers Built ir Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compa tors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heatin and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A
8. h 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 e Check electric company for a power failure e Be sure COLD CONTROL is turned on If compressor seems to run too long e Check to see that condenser located on back of freeze is free of dust and lint e On hot s immer days or if room is hot compres sor will r in longerto provide correct amount of cooling e if large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into ine freezer compressor will run longer Check t gt see that there is enough air circula tion space above and in back of freezer 2 If you need assistance Cail the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance elephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 0008 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Cons itant can instruct you in how to ob tain satis actory operation from your appli ance or i service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net
9. n 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 at all 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 O F 22 C There is no need to store foods below 0 F 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 and moving care Vacaiions Arran je for someone to make regular checks of your freezer to make sure it is operating and electric ty has not been interrupted Shutting off and moving If free er is shut off for more than 24 hours 1 Remove and store all food 2 Unplug freezer 3 Clea thoroughly See Cleaning your freezer page 4 4 Block door open for air circulation Turn lock
10. ounts of unfrozen food e Frost will form onthe shelves It will form first and be heavier on the top shelves Note Wen freezer is first started the compressor will run constantly until the cabinet is cooled It may take up to to 8 hours or longer depending on roon temperature and the number of times the free er door is opened After the cabinet is cooled the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep freezer at proper t2mperature The Power Saving Control operctes electric heaters These heaters help prevent moisture from forming on the outside of the free er when humidity is high e Use th gt OFF setting when humidity is low to save electricity e Use CN only if moisture forms on outside of freezer Lift up Then out oa laa n O an m c 2 z 7 lt O c bard pal x m m N m x 4323384 YNOA ONISN Cleaning your freezer This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about 1 4 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 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 Clean freezer according to the following eral layers of newspaper and cover with blanket direciions
11. t to lower corner 3 Check with level 4 After treezer is loaded with food recheck with level yo 4 Raise Lower Clean it Clear your freezer before using it See clean ing instructions on page 4 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 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required It is recommended that a ssparate circuit serving only this appli ance be provided The receptacle should not be controlled by a wall switch or pull chain Do noi use an extension cord See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature packag 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 4 CO REDUCES pma POWER EXTERIOR i OFF ON MOISTURE SEE Adjusting Cold Control Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures e Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures Bottom Trivet To remove e Lift up then pull out To replace e Set in bottom of freezer e Push into place 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 am
12. to locke d position with door open Place blocks betw 2en door and cabinet and tape in place with self adhesive filament tape If you move the freezer e Remove shelves and trivet e Do nol place objects inside of cabinet e Level properly 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 page 3 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 with out 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 4 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 food at once 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 wit
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