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WhiflDOol
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.
UPRIGHT FREEZER
EV130FXK
Copy Your Model Number and Serial Number Here
When you need service, or
call with a question, hove
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 sliptogether in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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Before you plug it in
Before using your freezer, you ore personally
responsible for making sure fhat if...
• is installed and leveled on a floor thaf 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. (Referto your "Electrical Require
ments and Grounding Instructions.")
• is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers.
Install Properly...
is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
sourc3.
is prooerly maintained,
is in c dry sheltered place,
is use d in an area where the room tempera
ture V. ill not exceed 110 F (43.3 C).
is not 'un where there are explosive fumes,
is not .jsed by children or others who may not
unde stand how it should be used,
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. Start! ig with door hinge side, turn left to raise
corn'T
2. Turn r ght to lower corner.
3. Chec k with level.
4. After ireezer is loaded
with f Dod, recheck with
level
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
flammables 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 info 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.
Raise Lower
Clean It...
Clear your freezer before using it. See clean
ing instructions on page 4.
Plug It In...
Rscommended Grounding Method
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused
electrici]l supply is required. It is recommended
that a ssparate circuit serving only this appli
ance bo provided The receptacle should not
be confi oiled by a wall switch or pull chain.
Do nol use an extension cord.
See individual electrical requirements and
ground! ig instruction sheet in your literature
packag
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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.
Adjusting Cold Control...
• Turn control to higher number for colder
temperatures.
• Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.
Bottom Trivet...
Cooling Freezer First...
• Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling
with frozen food.
• Let it cool overnight before adding large
amounts of unfrozen food.
• Frost V, ill form on the shelves. It will form first and
be heavier on the top shelves.
Note: Wien freezer is first started the compressor
will run constantly until the cabinet is cooled. It
may tal< e up to 6 to 8 hours or longer, depending
on room temperature and the number of times
the free,:er door is opened.
Aftert le cabinet is cooled the compressor will
turn on and off as needed to keep freezer at
proper temperature.
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.
• Use th e OFF setting when humidity is low to save
electricity.
• Use CN only if moisture forms on outside of
freezer.
To remove:
• Lift up, then pull out.
To replace:
• Set in bottom of freezer.
• Push into place.
Lift up
Then out
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Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has
built up to about '/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
eral layers of newspaperand cover with blanket.
Food will stay frozen several hours.
5. Place pans of hot water Inside freezer to speed
melting ot frost. Keep door open. Ice can be
removed in large pieces as it melts.
Direct air from electric fan into freezer to speed
defrosting.
6. Clean freezer according to the foliowing
direc ions.
After defrosting:
1. Remov/e shallow pan from underneath freezer.
2. Plug ii 'power cord.
3. See oirectlons for "Setting the Cold Control,"
page 3.
Part
Removable parts
(trivet)
Outside
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans of
Doorlinerand gasket
What to use
Mild detergent and
warm water
Sponge, cloth or
papertowel; mild
detergent, warm water
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 may damage these parts.
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel,
baking soda, warm
water
DO NOT USE an ice pick, k nife or 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
papertowel; mild
detergent, warm water
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Hovr to clean
• Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent.
• Ri iseanddry.
• Wash with warm waterand a mild
detergent.
• Ri ise and dry.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
• Use plastic scraperto remove frost.
• Place pansofhotwaterinfreezerwith
dooropen to speed melting. Directing
ai from an electric fan into the freezer
will also help.
• W 3sh with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
baking soda tot quart (.95L) warm water.
• Rinse and dry.
• Wash with mild detergent and warm
water.
• Rinse and dry.
Condenser coil Vacuum cleaner; use
brush attachment
• Pull freezerout.
• Clean dust and lint from condenser
(every 2 to 3 months).
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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 treeze 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
13 cu. ft. 26 lbs. 39 lbs.
(368 L)
Meat or
Fish or Fruit
(11.7kg) (17.5 kg.)
Vegetables
om‘-fhird longer than distance around
foe :J to be wrapped. Place wrapping
she et on flat surface with food in center of
she et.
2. Brir g front and back of wrapping to
ge' her and fold In toward food, making at
least two one-inch (2.5 cm) folds until food
fits ightly against wrapping.
3. Cre:3se ends close to food to eliminate air
рос kets.
These amounts are based on USDA reoom-
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 vapor-proof and packages
should be sealed carefully to keep moisture
in and air out.
Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers
with tight-fitting lids, straight-sided canning/freezing jars, heavy-duty aluminum
foil,plastic-coated paperand non-permea
ble plastic wraps (such as saran) are recom
mended. Note: Heat-sealed boiling bags
are easy to use and can be used by them
selves or as corton liners.
Freezer burn can result If food Is not prop
erly wrapped. When this happens food de
hydrates and is of poor qualify.
To wrap foods
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about
4. Pre: s 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 :)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.
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1. Before freezing large quantities of food,
turn Cold Control to highest position and
let f eezer operate for several hours.
2. To s;:)eed freezing, lay paokages in a sin
gle layer so eaoh resfs on the freezing
surf :ice of a shelf. Leave space between
pac kages.
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3. Add more unfrozen food after first load is
frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours),
4. After all food is frozen, return Coid Controi
to the usual setting.
Storing frozen food...
After food is frozen, stack packages any
where in the freezer Packages shouid not
extend beyond the shelf edge or they may
keep the door from closing and seaiing
properly.
Trivet - Store heavy and bulky packages
here. Trivet should be in place at all times
for proper air circulation.
Vacation and
moving care
Door storage - Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retaining bar
Energy Saving Tips...
• Check door gasket and level freezer to as
sure a good door seal.
• Keep door openings to a minimum. Re
move several items at one time. Keep con
tents organized to eliminate searching.
• Fill to capacity. Foiiow recommended pro
cedures for freezing foods.
• Set Cold Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F (-22°C). There is no need to
store foods below 0°F.
• Clean condenser coils frequently.
• Do not let frost build up to more than % inch
(6 mm) thick. Efficiency is reduced.
• Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when
humidity is low.
Vacations...
Arran ^e tor someone to make regular checks
of your (reezer to make sure it is operating and
electric ty has not been interrupted.
Shuffing off and moving...
If free: er is shut off for more than 24 hours:
1. Remove and store aii food.
2. Unping freezer.
3. Clea I thoroughiy. See "Cleaning your freezer,”
pagr 4.
4. BiocF door open for aircirculation. Turn lock to
lockc d position with door open. Place blocks
betw :ien door and cabinet and tape in place
with self-adhesive filament tape.
If you move the freezer:
• Remove shelves and trivet.
• Do nol place objects inside of cabinet.
• 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 rejitart freezer, see "Using your freezer,”
page3.
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest you foiiow 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.
• 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 frozen food and store in a frozen
food locker. Or..
Place dry ice on top of food, using as large
2.
pieces as possible. Protect your hands with
gloves when using dry ice.
neither food locker storage or dry ice Is
3.
available, use or can perishable food at
once.
• The length oftime 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 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:
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 COLD CONTROL is turned on.
If compre
• Check ti
of freeze
• On hot s
sor will r
ssor seems to run too long:
:i see that condenser, located on back
r, is free of dust and lint,
immer days or if room is hot, compres-
.in longerto provide correct amount of
cooling.
• If large
put into 1
• Check t
tion spai
:3mounts of unfrozen food have been
ne freezer, compressor will run longer.
:> see that there is enough air circula-
e above and in back of freezer.
2. If you need assistance*...
Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE ° service as
sistance telephone number. Dial free from:
Continental U.S
Michigan
Alaska & Hawaii
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(800) 253-1301
(800)632-2243
(800) 253-1121
and talk .vlth one of our trained Consultants.
The Cons jitant can instruct you in how to ob
tain satis'octory 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
work of franchised
Whirlpool
T£C//-CA/f^£
FRANCHISED SERVICE
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 & REPAIR
WHIR LP OO L A PP I
FRAN CH IS ED Tf
XYZ SE RV ICE C O
123 Ma ple 999- 99 99
WCES
►^■C AR E SER VI CE
SKRM KCOWVASÌKS
WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS
& IRONERS—SERVICING
WHIR LP OO LAP PL IA NCE S
FRAN CH IS ED TE CH -CA RE S ERV IC E
SERVICE. rOMl'AMES
XYZ SE RV ICE C O
123 Ma ple 999- 99 99
TECH-CARE“ Ser
vice Companies.
TECH-CARE service
technicians are
trained to fulfill the
product warranty
and provide after
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES—
MAJOR—REPAIRING & PARTS
OR
WHIR LP OO LAP PL IA NCE S
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4. If you have a problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance tele
phone number (see Step 2) and talk with one
of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to;
Mr, Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North ,
Benton Harbor; Mi 49022
If you must call or write, please provide: model
nunroer, serial number, date of purchase, and
a complete description of the problem. This
information is needed in order to better re
spond to your request for assistance.
Whirl
^ FSP is a registered trc demark
ASPsymbol of quality wt- ©never
will lit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specif cations
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance
of Whirlpool Corporation lor
quality parts Laak It' this
you need a replacenent part
" for your Whirlpool appliance
FSP repiacement pa ts
Benton Harbor. Michigan. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers,
Freeze s. Relrigeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers.
Built-ii Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens.
CompaMors. Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidlliers. Central
Heatini; and Air Conditioning Systems.
Part No. 942659 Rev. A
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