Download Whirlpool EV150FXR User's Manual

UPRIGHT
FREEZER
Model EVISOFXR
,, Freezers.
Refrigerator-Freezers
Ice Makers.
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Ovens
and Surface
Units.
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Ovens.
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Oehumtdlfll
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
Interior
Light
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Temperature
Control
Power Saving
Control
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Stationary
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Key Eject
Lock
Trivet \
Signal
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Ligh+
Model and
Serial Number
Plate
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
t+~‘; serYlce, or call wth a question
Nher
<!x.
have this infor ylut .Jr; ready
1. Complete
Mode ovd Serlal Numbers (fron-1 the
plate lokatec us showr,)
2. Purchase a Jte ‘ram sales slop
Copy this II formatlor~ In these spaces Keep this
book, your &Irranty
and sales slip together
In a
handy place rhere IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of~:xxchose
IS all that IS required for ins
warranty serv :e
2
Model
Serial
Number
Number
Purchase
Service
Date
Company
and Telephone
Number
SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plug It In
USING YOUR FREEZER.
Setttng the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Cooltng Freezer First
The Power Saving Control
Changing the Light Bulb
Removtng the Bottom Trivet
The Key Eject Lock
Energy Saving Tips
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Page
TheSignal Light
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER’
Cleaning Chart
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER.
Packaging and Sealtng Food
To Wrap Foods
Loading
Storing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVlNG’bARE
Vacattons
Shutiing Off and Moving
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
1 Before Calling for Assistance
2 If You Need Assistance
3 IfYouNeedServlce
4 If You Have a Problem
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your freezer, you are personally
responstble for maktng sure that It
IS tnstalled and levelled on o floorthat will hold the
weight, and In an area suitable for Its stze and use
ISconnected
only to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical
supply and grounding
[Refer to
your “Electrical
Requirements
and Grounding
Instructions”)
IS used only for jobs expected
of home freezers
IS not near an oven, radiator or other heat source
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IS not used by those who may not understand
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Install
properly...
Remove sales labels...
&
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3 Inches
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 dlshwashing detergent solution (1
teaspoon detergent
In 1 quart worm water) bofore removing glue as described
In step 1
DO NOT USE rubbing
alcohol
or flammable
or
toxic solvents, such as acetone,
gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride,
etc. These can damage
the
material.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fastened under the freezer at the front.
Clean it .. .
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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 inflammables
such as gasoline.
3 Allow 3 Inches, 7 5 cm) olr space on top of freezer
for proper ventMotion
4 Allow at leas’ on Inch (2 5 cm] Detweer
the
freezer condeclser on the bock of the unit and
the wall
5 Allow II, Inch [” 25 cm) on each side of the freezer
for ease of insi .~llation
6 If the freezer II to be against a wall, yod might
want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the
door can be coened wider
Clean your freezer before
using it See clearrlng
instructIons on page 7
Plug it in...
J-prong groundir
type wall receptacle
Level freezer...
Raise
Start adjustment
with the door hinge side.
1 Slide freezer InI3 place
2 Adjust front legs to level the freezer
To raise front, lurrl each leg clockwIse
To lower front turc each leg counTer-clockwise
3 Check with level
4 After freezer IS f 1lly loaded
recheck with level
A
Retainipg
Clip
Freezer /
Power Plug
grounding
Recommended
Grounding
plug
Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrlcal supply is required.
It ISrecommended
that a separate circuit serving only
this appliance
be provided.
Use a receptacle
which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull
chain. Do not use an extension
cord.
Attach retaining
literature package
clip over power cord plug from
Inside the freezer.
Using your freezer
Setting the temperature
control...
To start, turn control to the middle of the dial This
setting IS desrgned to maintain the temperature
at
or near 0°F (~ 17.8 “C) under normal operating
conditions.
Adjusting
the temperature
control...
1 Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures
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 addng large amount
of unfrozen food.
Note: When freezer IS first started, the compressor
will run constantly untrl the cabinet IS cooled It may
take up to 6 to 0 hours or longer, depending
on room
temperature
and the number of times the freezer
door IS opened
After the cabinet
IS cooled,
the compressor WI//
turn ON and OFF as needed to keep the freezer at
the proper temperature
The Power Saving Control...
operates electric heaters These heaters help prey
:ent moisture froT forming on the outside of the
freezer when burr duty IS high
1 kJse the OFF se++lng &h/her h,Jrrictty IS low
i JSP the OPJ se’-lng only If moisture forms on the
ciutslae of ‘he freezer
Changing the light bulb...
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WARNING:
To avoid possible shocks, first unplug
freezer or turn off electricity
leading
to freezer at the main power supply.
1 Remove the light shield from the side of the control
panel. Depress the back of the shreld to release the
tabs, then pull away.
2 Replace bulb with a 40.watt appltance
bulb
3 Replace the light shield Insert the shield tabs in the
slots, then press the shield to snap into place
Light Shield
Removing the bottom trivet...
To remove:
1 Lift front of trivet out of supports
2 Pull out
To replace:
1 Positton back
of trivet on the rear wall supports
2 Lower front in+0 L3lace
Lift the Front,
Then Pull Out.
The key eject lock...
car
help
reduce
the hazard
of child
ertrapmept
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 1s lost, contact
your WHIRLPOOL
dealer for a replacement
Always give the complete model and serial number of your freezer
when requesting
a replacement
key.
Energy saving tips...
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You can help your freezer use less electricIVy
Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a
good door seal
Clean the car ,derlser coils regcllarly
Keep door openings to a minimum Remove several
items at one time Keep contents organized to eliminate searching
FIII to capaci+v Follow recommended
procedures
for freezlng foods See pages 8 and 9
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Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( 17.8 “C) There is no need to store
foods below 0°F
Keep door locked to ensure door closure
Do not let frost build up to more than
inch (6 mm]
thick Efficiency IS reduced
Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humlclty IS
IObV
The signal light...
automatically
warns of any unexpected
power failure.
Signal
Light
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If the signal light is not glowing, immediately
for power interruption,
for an unplugged
power cord,
for a burned out signal light
check.
To replace
burned out signal light:
I. Unplug power cord from outlet
2. Open the freezer door
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 Close freezer door and plug power cord tnto outlet.
Cleaning your freezer
Thusfreezer should be cleaned when frost has butlt up to about I.: Inch (6 mm] thickness
Complete defrosting and cleanrng should be done at least once a year
In hrgh humidrty areas, o freezer may need more frequent defrosting
To defrost and clean:
1 Turn Temperature Control to OFF
2 Unplug power
3rd
? Place a shallou pan or) floor under drarr hole in
bottom of freer!?r
4 Take out all fooo ar;d removable ports
5 Place pan of hot water Inside freezer to speed
melting of frost Keep door oper Ice con be re
moved in large peces as it melts Direct air from
electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting
6 Clear
freezer
occoroing
to ‘he fol,owing
directIons
After defrosting:
Note: Wrap froze foods ona packages
In several
1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
layers of newspaper and cover with blanket Food ~111 2 plug in power cord
stov frozen for several hours
3 See directions for ‘Setting the Temperature Cork
‘rol. page 5
Cleaning chart...
How to clean
What to use
Part
Removable
(trivet]
parts
Outside
Sponge or cloth; mrld
detergent and warm
water.
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Sponge, cloth or paper
towel, mild detergent,
applronce
wax [or good
auto paste wax)
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Waxing
Inside
painted
metal
Wash with worm water and a mild detergent Do not use abrasive
or harsh
cleansers.
Rrnse and dry
Wax pornted metal surfaces at least
twice a year wrth appliance
wax or a
good auto paste wax Apply wox wrth
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
surfaces
provides
rust protection.
Jse plastrc scraper to remove frost
9 Place pans of hot water In freezer with door open
to speed melting Directrng air from an electric
fan into freezer will also help
l Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons
(26 g) bakrng
soda to 1 quart ( 95 L) worm water
. Rinse ond dry
?iostrc scraper, pans of
hot water, electrrc fan
sponge or towel baking
soda and worm water
walls
\Nash~with worm water and a mrld detergent
Rinse and dry
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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
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* Rinse and dry
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel, mild detergent and warm water
and worm water
DO NOT USE cleaning
waxes, concentrated
detergents,
or cleansers
containing
petroleum
on plastic parts.
Condenser
coils
Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment
WARNING: Watch out
for sharp wire ends at
top of condenser
coils. They can cause
injury or damage
brush.
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Slrde freezer out away from the wall
Clean dust and lent from condenser colts behind
the freezer, every two or 3 months
Freezing food in your freezer
To wrap foods...
1. Cut sheet of wrapping
material about onethird longer than distance around food to be
wrapped.
Place wrapping
sheet on flat surface with food In center of sheet
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage
temperature, It may be loaded with frozen food.
When yol; plan to freeze unfrozen food, see
the followrng chart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
(452 8 L
\‘44
kg ]
1
(214kgi
‘These amounts are based on USDA recommen
datrons If too many packages
of unfrozen food
are packed at one time Into the freezer, the rate
of freezrng IStoo slow Poor quality products result
Packaging
2. Bring front and back of wrapplng
together
and fold in toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2 5 cm] folds until food fits tightly
agarnst wrapplng.
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3. Crease
ends close to food to eltmrnate
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and sealing food...
Arrtrght 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
4. Press all air from package
twice
Make sure fold
against end of package
Fold each end over
IS tight and fasten
with freezer tape.
NOTE: When packaging
meats that have not
been boned, pod sharp edges with extra wrap
or use stockinette to protect agatnst tearing or
puncturing.
Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil. kraf paper with cellophane
bonded to it, special freezer
bags. jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for
packaging
your food items. You’ll find them at the
supermarket or freezer dealer
Freezer burn con result if food IS not properly
wrapped
When this happens, food dehydrates
and 1sof poor quality
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See booklet,
“How to Preserve Foods the
Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,”
for complete
information
and tips on home
freezing.
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Storing frozen food...
After food is frozen, stock packages anywhere
In the freezer. Packages should not extend beyond the shelf edge or they may keep the door
from closing and sealrng properly
1. Before freezing large quantities of food, turn
Temperature Control to highest setiing and let
freezer operate for several hours. After loading all food items, return Temperature
Control to the usual setting.
2. To speed freezing, lay packages
in a single
layer so each rests on the freezing surface of a
shelf Leave space between packages
3. Add more unfrozen food after first load is
frozen (approxrmately
18 to 24 hours).
Trivet - Store heavy and bulky packages
here.
Trivet should be in place at all times for proper air
circulation.
Door storage
~ Store packages
shelves behind the retaining bar.
Juice can shelves
shown.
on the door
- Store juice cons on door as
Vacation and moving care
Vacations...
Shutting
Arrange for someone to make regular checks of
your freezer to make sure it ISoperating and electrlclty
has not been Interrupted
If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours:
1. Remove and store all food
2. Unplug freezer
See “Cleaning
your freezer,”
3. Clean thoroughly
page 7
Turn lock to
4. Block door open for air circulation
locked position with door open Place blocks between door and cabinet and tape in place with
self-adhesive filament tape
off and moving...
If you move the freezer:
1. 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
injured
trapped.
To restart freezer, see “Using your freezer:’ page
10
or
5
If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
I.
Before calling
performance
for assistance...
Dr\,blems otter) result from little thinas
2. If you need assistance”‘.
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Call Whlrlpool
COOL-LINE@ service
asslstance telephbne
number. Dlal free from:
Contlnental
U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-l 301
Mlchlgan
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243
Alaska & Hawall
. . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1121
opd talk with one of our trained Consultants
The
Consultant can Instruct you in how to obtain satisfact0-y operation
from your appliance
oT, If service IS
rjecessorv, recommend
a quailfled
service corn
ponv In your area
3. If you need service”‘...
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2. Place 2 lbs (0 9 kg] of dry ice In freezer for every
WhIrlpool has a nacu fi of freezer space This WI// keep frozer foods
tionwide
network
of
for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands
franchised TECH-CARE’
from dry Ice t>clrns
3. If neither tool.: IxKer st iraqe or c:rr ice 3 am
aoje use or c ~1 perishable food at once
:he length elf ttr’e t:;oa WIJ stay frozer aeperlds #’r
warranty and provide
c;everal fac?ors 1 jr instance c fclll freezer lilli remair:
after-warranty
service,
md longer the, :I freezer par?ol~y fIlled And a
anywhere In the UnIted
‘reezer fclli of rImeat ~VIII stay colct longer thar a
States
To locate
‘reezer filled wit’ baked goods Also If the food stll
TFCH-CARE service lr>your area. call our COOL-LINE
$:on?oins ice cr; ,tols #t may be safely refrozerr 0
‘bough the quai ‘y ar;d fiavor rnoy be affected !Jse service asststance telephone number (see Step 2) or
*‘?Is food as soor as contienlerIt
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4. If you have a problem “‘. . .
YJP longer tO prc . lile the correcr amount of cooling
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone
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ornoun’
of unfrozen food have been put
number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consulir>to the freezer, compressor ~111 run lopger
‘ants, or if you prefer, write to
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ipace above or d ir‘ bocic of the freezer
Mr Stephen E Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
AdministratIve Center
2000 US-33 North
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.If you must call or write. please provide
model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a
complete descrlptlon
of the problem
This informatlon IS rleeded in order to better respond to your
request for assistance
TKirlpool
Home
Maklng
Part No. 1104093
c 1985 Whirlpool
e Makers
Dishwashers
BullI-In
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Ovens
and Surface
Units
Ranges.
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Ovens,
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Washers,
Clothes
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