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use&care guide
UPRIGHT
Model EV090F
ilor-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Oehumidifiers, Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freez
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Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells you how to start your freezer,
defrost it, Cleon it and adjust controls.
Treat your new freezer with care. Use it only to
do what home freezers are designed to do.
Parts and feature
Permanent
Information
Label
Door Handle
Shelves
Signal Light
Model and Serial
Number Plate
(Not Shown)
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service, or call with a 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.
Please complete artd mail the Owner Regis
tration Card furnished with this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
Temperature
Control
(Not Shown)
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Contents ,^33
SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It....................................................... 4
Plug It In .................................................... 4
USING YOUR FREEZER
Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Cooling Freezer First ................................. 5
The Signal Light
Removing the Freezer Shelves.................. 5
Energy Saving Tips.................................... 5
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©1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Safety first
Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past Junked
or abandoned freezers are still dan
gerous ..even it they will just sit in
the garage for a tew days '
It you are getting rid of your old
freezer, do it safely Please read the
enclosed safety booklet from the
Association of Home Appliance Manu
facturers Help prevent accidents
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CLEANING YOUR FREEZER....................... 6
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Cleaning Chart........................................... 6
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER
Packaging and Sealing Food
To Wrap Foods
Loading...................................................... 8
Storing Frozen Food.................................. 8
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
Vacations
Shutting Off and Moving............................. 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 10
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES.... 11
FREEZER WARRANTY.............................. 12
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your freezer, you are personally re
sponsible for making sure that it...
• is installed and levelled 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 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,
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,
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Install properly...
1. Check the strength of the floor It should hold the
weight of a fully loaded freezer.
Remove sales labels...
Remove any labels before using the treezer.
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 Care and Service
label on inside door or the Tech Sheet on back
of cabinet.
2. Pick a safe place, indoors, away from inflam
mables such as gasoline.
3. Spacers are packed in the freezer. Install them as
shown to keep freezer at least 2 inches (5 cm) from
the wall.
4. Remove the shipping block.
5. Allow at least 3 inches (7,5 cm) air space on top
and each side of the freezer
6. Do not cover the freezer with items such as
blankets, sheets, tablecloths, etc.
Level freezer...
1. Slide freezer into place.
2. Level freezer using wood shims so that door will stay
open at any position.
Plug it in...
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Retaining Clip
Freezer
Power Plug
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 receptacle
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
prong
grounding plug
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Using your freezer
Setting the temperature control... Cooling freezer first...
Insert a coin in ttie slot of the Temperature Control to
turn it.
Turn control to Number 3. This setting is designed to
maintain the temperature at or near 0°F ( -17.8°C)
under normal operating conditions.
Adjusting the
temperature control...
• Turn control to higher number for colder temper
atures.
• Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.
• Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with
frozen food.
• 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 tem
perature 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 outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is nor
mal. The freezer's design and main function is to re
move heat from packages and air space inside the
freezer. This heat is transferred to the room air, so the
outside wails of the freezer may be warm.
The signal light...
automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure.
Signal light cover
If the signal light is not glowing, immediateiy check:
• for power interruption,
• for an unplugged power cord,
• for a burned out signal light.
To replace:
1. Unplug power cord from outlet.
2. Carefully snap out light cover and assembly with a
screwdriver by inserting it under the end of metal
edge of the light. Be careful not to chip finish on
freezer.
3. Unplug burned out signal light and replace with a
new one. Signal light can be ordered from your
WHIRLPOOL dealer
4. Then, snap light assembly into place.
5. Plug power cord into outlet.
Removing the freezer shelves...
To move shelf:
1. Lift front slightly.
2. Lift back off rear supports.
3. Replace shelf in reverse order on desired support
level.
Lift the Front
Then the Back.
Energy saving tips •••
You can help your freezer use less electricity.
• Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a
good door seal.
• Keep door openings to a minimum. Remove several
items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi
nate searching.
• Fill to.capacity. Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods. See pages 7 and 8
• Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F(- 17.8 °C). There is no need to store
foods below 0°F.
• Do not let frost build up to more than Kr inch (6 mm]
thick. Efficiency is reduced.
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Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about '/4 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:
1. Unplug power cord.
2. 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 several hours.
3. Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed
melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be re
moved in large pieces as it melts. Direct air from
electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
(shelves)
Outside Sponge, cloth or paper
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax).
4, Clean treezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Plug in power cord,
2. Return food packages.
How to clean
• Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
• Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
• 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.
Inside walls
Door liner and gasket
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel, baking
soda and warm water
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.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter
gent and warm water.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because they may
damage these parts.
' 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 use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
• Wash with warm water and mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
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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 sur
face with food in oenter 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 following chart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
POUNDS OF FOOD
TO FREEZE AT ONE TIME*
Size of
Freezer
9 cu. ft..
(255 L) 1
'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.
Meat or
Fish
18 lbs.
(8.1 kg)
Vegetables
or Fruit
27 lbs.
(12.2 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.
3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
pockets.
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
out.
Freezer burn can result if food is not properly
wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates
and is of poor quality.
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 stookinette to protect against tearing or
puncturing.
Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa
per 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.
See the “Freezer Guide” for complete in
formation and tips on home freezing.
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1. Before freezing large quantities of food, turn Tem
perature Control to highest setting and let freezer
operate for several hours. After loading all food
Hems, return Temperature Control to the usual
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.
Door storage - Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retaining bar
2. To speed freezing, lay packages in a single layer
so each rests on the surface of a shelf. Leave space
between packages.
3. Add more unfrozen food after first load is
frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours).
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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 shuf off for more fhan 24 hours:
1. Remove and store all food.
2. Unplug freezer
3. Clean and defrost. See "Cleaning your freezer,"
page 6.
4. Block door open for air circulation. Place blocks
between door and cabinet and tape in place with
self-adhesive filament tape.
If you move the freezer:
1. Do not place objects Inside or on top of
cabinet.
2. 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 or
trapped.
To restart freezer, see "Using your freezer," page 5.
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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.
• If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep
freezer closed. Most food will stay frozen.
• If service 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 lbs. (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-
abie, use or can perishable food at once.
• The length of time food will stay frozen depends on
several factors. For instance: a fuil 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:
• Check fuse box or circuit breaker.
• Check electric company for a power failure.
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.
If freezer feels warm
During normal operating conditions the freezer
transfers heat removed from food packages and air
space to the outside room air The freezer cabinet
may feel warm.
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outlet.
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2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE® service assist
ance telephone number. Dial free from any
where In the U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Con
sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if service is neces
sary, 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.
Whirlpool
FRANCHISED SERVICE
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- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES-
MAJOR - SERVICE i REPAIR MAJOR - REPAIRING S PARTS
WH IRLPO OL APPL IANC ES WH IRLPO OL APPL IANC ES
FRA NCH ISED TECH -CARE SE RVIC E FR ANCHISED TEC H-CARE S ERVICE
SERVICE COMPANIES
XYZ SER VICE CO
123 Map le .................................... 999 -9999
WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS
& IRONERS-SERVICING
WH IRLPO OL APPL IANC ES
FRA NCH ISED TECH -CARE SE RVIC E
SERVICE COMPANIES
XYZ SER VICE CO
123 Map le 999 -9999
TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warranty service,
anywhere in the United
States. To locate
OR
SERVICE COMPANIES
XYZ SER VICE CO
123 Map le
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OR
999-999 9
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. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP®
replacement parts*...
ESP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpora
tion for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement part for your
Whirlpool appliance. ESP replacement 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 ESP replacement parts in your area, refer
to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool CCCL-LINE sen/-
ice assistance number in Step 2.
*lf you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a com
plete description of the problem. This information is
needed in order to better respond to your request for
assistance.
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 the 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 the
result of a FAILURE OF THE SEALED REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM.
Food spoilage losses must be verified by Whirlpool or
a Whirlpool Franchised TECH-CARE® service com
pany. Reimbursement of loss will be based on domes
tic use and freezer size up to the total cumulative
amount shown for the 5 year warranty period.
9.9 cu. ft. or smallerup to $75.00 maximum payment
10.0 cu. ft. to 16.0 cu. ft. -
up to $125.00 maximum payment
16.1 cu. ft. and larger up to $200.00 maximum payment
The reimbursement amounts shown are representa
tive for the contents of typical freezers by size and
may or may not cover the actual replacement cost 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 discon
necting of the electric power cord, power interrup
tion, inadequate power, fire damage, water
damage, theft, or riots, strikes, war or acts of God.
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WHIRLPOOL* DOMESTIC, UL COMMERCIAL
USTED AND NSE* FREEZER
WARRANTY
LENOTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
From Dote of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Senrice 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 home or commercial
establishment.
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 UL commercial listed and NSF'>' freezers used In commercial applications.
Umtted domestic food lots coverage. See page 11 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.
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP* replacement parts and repair laborío correct defects
In materials or workmanship.
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects In
materials or workmanship In the sealed refrigeration system.
These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Dryer
5. Connecting tubing
Part No. 730820 Rev. A
©1987 Whirlpool Corporation
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