Whirlpool EV090FXK User Manual

VERTICAL FREEZER

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Model EV090FXK

Use and Care Guide

Safety
First

Child entrapment,
and sutfocation, are not
things of the past.
Junked or abandoned
freezers are still dan

gerous...even if they will
“just sit in the garage a
few 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.

Permanent <
Information
Label

Door Handle

Shelves

Signal Light

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 (from the plate
on the lower right side of the
cabinet).

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.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Model and Serial
Number Plate
(Not Shown)

Cold Control
(Not Shown)

Before you plug it in

Before using your freezer, you ore 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.")

• is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers.

is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.

is properly maintained,
is in a dry sheltered place,

is used in an area where the room tempera

ture will not exceed 110°F (43.3°C).
is not run where there are explosive fumes,

is not used by children or others who may not

understand how it should be used,

is not loaded with food before it has time to

get properly cold.

Level Freezer...

Level the freezer using wood shims so thaf door

will stay open at any position.

Remove Sales Label...

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before
using the freezer. Remove any left over glue with
rubbing alcohol.

Note: DO NOT REMOVE the Care and Ser
vice label on the inside door. This perma
nent label provides immediate information
should it be needed. Do not remove Tech
Sheet permanently attached to back of
cabinet.

1. Check the strength of the floor. It should hold
weight of fully loaded freezer.

Spacers are packed in the freezer. Install them
as shown to keep freezer at least 2 inches
(5 cm) from the wall.

3.

Remove the shipping block.

4.

Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) air space on

top and each side of fhe freezer.

5.

Do not cover the freezer with items such as

blankets, sheets, tablecloths, etc.

Clean It...

Clean your freezer before using if. See clean

ing instructions on page 4.

Plug It In...

Retaining Clip

Recommended Grounding Method

A115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused
electrical supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. The receptacle should not be con

trolled by a wall switch or pull chain.

Attach retaining clip over power cord plug from
the literature package inside your freezer. Do not

use an extension cord.

3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle

Freezer
power cord

3-prong
grounding plug

Using your freezer

Setting the Cold Control...

1. Insert a coin in the slot of the Cold Control to
turn it.

2.

Turn control to Number 3. This setting will main
tain zero zone temperatures under normal op
erating conditions. The control will be set about
right when ice cream stored inside the freezer
is firm.

Exterior Signal Light...

automatically warns of any unexpected power

failure.

Signal light cover

Adjusting Cold Control...

• Turn control to higher number for colder
temperatures.

• Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.

Cooling Freezer First...

• Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling
with frozen food.

• Let if 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 freezer at

proper temperature.

The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This
is normal. The freezer's design and main function
is to remove heat from packages and air space

inside the freezer. This heat is transferred to the
room air so the walls of the freezer may be warm.

If the signal light is not glowing, immediately

check:

• for power interruption, blown fuse or tripped
circuit breaker;

• the power plug; it may be disconneoted from
the outlet,

• the signal light; it may be burned out.

To replace burned out signal light:

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 iight and replace

with a new one. Signal light can be ordered
from your Whirlpool dealer.

4. Then, snap light assembly into place.

5. Plug cord into outlet.

Freezer Shelves...

To remove:

Lift frontslightly, then lift shelf from back supports.

To replace:

Set back of shelf on rear supports then lower

the front on to front mounts.

Lift the front
Then the bock