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cl UPRIGHT FREEZER Model EV150F grs. Freezers, Refrrgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Unrts. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Condrtroners, Oehumrdlfl~ 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 Juice Can Temperature Control / She’ves Power Saving Control Stationary . Key Eject Lock Model and Serial Number Plate Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here... When you need sewice, or call with u question, have this InformatIon ready: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the plate located as shown). 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. There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for inwarranty service. 2 Model Serial Number Number Purchase Service Date Company and Telephone Number Contents Page CLEANING YOUR FREEZER SAFETYFIRST BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN Install Properly Level Freezer. Remove Sales Labels Clean It Plugltln,, ,. ,.., ,., ,, Cleaning Chart FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER Setting the Temperature Control Adjusting the Temperature Control Cooling Freezer First The Power Saving Control Changing the Light Bulb Removing the Bottom Basket The Key Eject Lock Energy Saving Tips 01985 Whirlpool 8 Packaging and Sealing Food To Wrap Foods Loading Storing Frozen Food 8 8 9 9 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 10 ,., ,. USING YOUR FREEZER 7 7 Vacations Shutting Off and Moving 10 1’7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE I, 2. 3. 4. Before Calling for Assistance If You Need Assistance If You Need Service If You Have a Problem 11 11 11 11 Corporation Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your freezer, you are personally responsible for making sure that it... l is installed and levelled on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use. l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the right electrical supply and grounding. [Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions,“) l is used only for jobs expected of home freezers. l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat source. l l l l l l is properly maintained. is out of the weather. is used in an area where the room temperature will not exceed 110°F (43.3”C). is not run where there are explosive fumes. is not used by those who may not understand how it should be used. is not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold. Install properly... Remove sales labels... Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and any lnslde labels before using the freezer. To remove any remaining glue: & 3 inches 3II II zc 1. Rub briskly remove. q with thumb to make a ball, then OR 2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution (1 teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water] before removing glue as described in step 1. ‘i DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachlorlde, etc. These can damage the material. NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fastened under the freezer at the front. Clean it ... I I. Check the strength of the floor It should hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer. 2. Pick a safe place, indoors, away flammables such as gasoline. 1 Clean your freezer before using it. See cleaning instructions on page 7. from in- 3. Allow 3 Inches (7.5 cm) air space on top of freezer for proper ventrlation. 4. Allow at least an inch (2.5 cm] between the freezer condenser, on the back of the unit, and the wall. 5. Allow Y2 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 side so the door can be opened wider 7. The four bolts that held your freezer in the shipping crate are designed to be the levellrng legs. Screw the legs far enough into the bolt holes, In each of the four bottom corners, so the freezer stands about 1 inch (2.5 cm) off the floor. ,, .,, ,_, i +_.l’“...c. .I Z.,Y_> Plug it in... Level freezer... so the door WIII stay open at any posrtion. Levelling Leg Power Plug Recommended Lower Start adjustment Raise with the door hinge side. 1 Slide freezer Into place 2. Adjust front legs to level the freezer. -To raise front, turn each leg clockwrse. -To lower front, turn each leg counter-clockwise 3 Check with level 4. After freezer is fully loaded, recheck with level 4 \ J-prong grounding plug 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 receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord. Attach retaining clip from literature package over power cord inside the freezer. plug Using your freezer 2 5x._..__ ” . -,I~.:, 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. Adjusting the temperature control... I. Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures. 2. Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures. Cooling freezer first... I. 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. The Power Saving Control... operates electric heaters. These heaters help prevent morsture from forming on the outsrde of the freezer when humrdity is high 1 Use the OFF setting when humrdity IS low 2 Use the ON setting only if morsture forms on the outside of the freezer Changing the light bulb... WARNING: To avoid possible shocks, first unplug freezer or turn off electricity leading to freezer at the main power supply. I, Remove the light shield from the side of the control panel. Depress the bock of the shield to release the tabs, then pull away. 2. Replace bulb with Q 40.watt appliance 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 basket... To remove: I. Lift front of basket out of supports. 2. Pull out. To replace: 1. Position back of basket on the rear wall supports. 2. Lower front into place. lift the Front, Then Pull Out. 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. 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. Energy saving tips... l l l l 6 You can help your freezer use less electrrcity Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a good door seal Clean the condenser coils regularly Keep door openings to a minimum Remove several items at one time. Keep contents organized to eliminate searching. Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures for freezing foods. See pages 8 and 9. l l l l 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 ‘/4 inch (6 mm) thick. Efficiency IS reduced. Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidity is low. Cleaning your freezer This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about l/d inch (6 mm] thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. In high humidity areas,a freezer may need more frequent defrosting. To defrost and clean: I. Turn Temperature 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 several layers of newspaper and cover with blanket. Food will stay frozen for several hours 5. Place pan of hot water Inside freezer to speed melting of frost Keep door open Ice can be removed in large pieces as it melts Direct air from electrrc fan Into freezer to speed defrosting 6. Clean freezer according to the following directions. After defrosting: 1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer 2 Plug in power cord. 3. See directions for “Setting the Temperature Control,” page 5 Cleaning chart... Part Removable (basket) parts Outside What to use How to clean Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water l Sponge, cloth or paper towel, mild detergent; appliance wax (or good auto paste wax). Wash with warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and drv. l l harsh cleansers. l l Waxing painted Inside walls Wash with warm water and a mild detergent Do not use abrasive or Rinse and dry 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. metal surfaces provides rust protection. Plastic scraper, pans of hot water, electric fan, sponge or towel, baking soda and warm water l l l l Use plastic scraper to remove frost. Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help. Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking soda to 1 quart (.95 L) warm water. Rinse and dry. DO NOT USEan 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 paper towel; mild detergent and warm water. l Wash with mild detergent . Rinse and dry and warm water DO NOT USEcleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts. Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner; usrng the brush attachment. l l bleaches Slide freezer out away from the wall. Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind the freezer, every two or 3 months 7 Freezing food in your freezer To wrap foods... 1. Cut sheet of wrapping maferlal about onethird longer thap 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 you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see the followlng chart for the amount to freeze at one time. POUNDS OF FOOD TO FREEZEAT ONE TIME’ Size of Freezer Meat or Fish 16 cu. ft. (452.8 L) 32 Ibs. [ 14.4 kg.) 2. 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 against wrapping Vegetables or Fruit 48 Ibs. (21.6 kg.) ‘These amobrts are based sn LS3A recc!lmer datlons If too -napy packages cf .Jrmfrc.?er fOocl are pocked at one time ,rtc tbe freeze: Te ‘ate cf freez’ng s too slow Poor qualltv products result 7 3. Crease erlds close to food to eliminate air Packaging and sealing food... Airtight packaglng IS Important In freezlng foods Containers and wrappings should be moisture and vapor-proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture IV and air out 4. Press all air from package twice Make sure fold against end of package Fold each end over and fasten with freezer tape IS tight NOTE: When packaging meats that have not been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect against tearing or puncturtng Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft paper with cellophane bonded to It, special freezer bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for packaging yourfood Items You II find them atthe supermarket or freezer dealer Freezer burn can result if food IS not properly wrapped When this happens. food dehydrates and IS of poor quality 8 See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,” for complete information and tips on home freezing. Loading... Storing frozen food... After food ISfrozen, stack packages anywhere in the freezer Packages should not extend beyond the shelf edge or they may keep the door from closing and sealing properly. 1. Before freezing large quantities of food, turn Tempera-fure Control to highest setting and.let freezer operaie for several hours. Atter loading all food items, return Temperature sefflng. Control to the usual Basket - Store heavy and bulky packages Basket should be in place air circulation. 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]. here. at all times for proper Door storage - Store packages shelves behind the retainrng bar Juice can shelves-Store shown. on the door juice cans on door as Vacation and moving care Vacations... Arrange 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. Unplug freezer. 3. Clean thoroughly. See “Cleaning your freezer,” page 7. 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: 1. Remove basket. 2. Do not place objects inside cabinet. 3. Level properly to ensure good door seal. WARNING: Do not allow children near the freezei when the door is blocked open. They may become lnjured or trapped. To restart freezer, see “Using your freezer:’ page 10 5. If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . 2. If you need assistance”. . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE g service assistance telephone number. Dlal free from: Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1301 Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska 8 Hawali . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1121 If electricity goes off: Learn how long power will be off by calling the power company. l If sewice is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep freezer closed. Most food will stay frozen. l If sewice IS to be Interrupted longer than 24 hours, do this: 1. 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 available, use or can perishable food at once. l 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: l l l l Check to see if power cord is plugged Into the outlet Check fuse box or circuit breaker. Check electric company for a power failure Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON. If compressor l l l l seems to run too long: Check to see that condenser, located on back of freezer, is free of dust and lint On hot summer days or if room is hot, compressor will run longer to provide the correct amount of cooling. If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer, compressor will run longer. Check to see that there is enough air circulation soace above and in back of the freezer 0 FSP :I? FSP IS a registered trademark of WhIrlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for ths symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whutpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit rlghl and wok right. because thev are made to the same exactrno specrfication; used to build every new WhIrlpool appliance and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance of, if service is necessary. recommend a qualified service company in your area. 3. lf you need service”... Whirlpool has a nationwide 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 I States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number [see Step 2) of look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLDMAJORSERVICE 8 REPAIR WHlRLPOOLAPPLlANCES FRANCHISEDTECH CARESERVICE .SERI’ICb: XYLSERVICE CO 123 Maple (‘O.MP-\ ELECTRICAL APPLIANCESMAJORREPAIRING 8 PARTS OR .VlE,S 999.9999 WHIRLPOOLAPPLIANCES FRANCHISEDTECH-CARE SERVICE SERL’IC‘E XYZSEAVICECO 123 Maple. 999~9999 C‘(lWPA.VlES OR WASHING MACHINES. DRYERS 8 IRONERSSERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISEDTECH CARESERVICE S;ERVI( 'E (‘0 IfP4.VlES XYZSERVICECO 123Mapie ..-........ 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. Stephen E. Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US-33 North Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 71f you must call or write, please provide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request fof assistance. Whirlpool Home A &pliances Making your world a little easier. Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 944749 Rev. A 01985 Whirlpool Corporation e Makers, Dishwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Oehumidlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dry
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