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use&care guide
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UPRIGHT
Model EV150E
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Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else.
This booklet fells 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 horrre freezers are designed to do.
Parts and features
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need sen/ice, 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. There is no warranty registration to re
turn. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for in
warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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Contents
SAFETY FIRST......................................... 3
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN......................... 3
Install Properly
Level Freezer....................................... 4
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It ................................................ 4
Plug It In............................................... 4
USING YOUR FREEZER
Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Controi .... 5
Cooiing Freezer First
The Power Saving Controi .................. 5
Removing the Bottom Trivet
The Key Eject Lock.............................. 5
Energy Saving Tips
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©1985 Whirlpool Corporation
Safety first
Child entrapment and suffocation are
not things of the past Junked or aban
doned freezers are still dangerous 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 booklet from the Association of
Home Appliance Manufacturers Help pre
vent accidents
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CLEANING YOUR FREEZER
Cleaning Chart ............................................ 6
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER
Packaging and Sealing Food
To Wrap Foods............................................ 7
Loading....................................................... 8
Storing Frozen Food .................................... 8
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
Vacations
Shutting Off and Moving
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 10
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2. if You Need Assistance
3. if You Need Service ............................... 10
4. if You Flave a Problem
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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 properiy...
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 In
flammables such as gasoline.
3, Allow 3 inohes [7,5 cm) air space on top of freezer
for proper ventilation,
4, Allow at least an inch (2,5 cm) between the
freezer condenser, on the back of the unit, and
the wall,
5, Allow '/2 inch (1.25 cm) on eaoh side otthe 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.
Remove sales labels...
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 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 Tech Sheet fas
tened under the freezer at the front.
Plug it in...
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Level freezer...
so the door will stay
open at any position.
Levelling Leg
Lower Raise
Start adjustment with the door hinge side.
1. Slide freezer into place.
2. Adjust front legs to level the freezer,
- To raise front, turn each leg clockwise,
-To lower front, turn eaoh leg oounter-clockwise.
3. Check with level.
4. After freezer is fully loaded, recheck with level.
Retaining Clip
Freezer
Power Plug
Recommended Grounding Method
A115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical supply is re
quired. 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.
3-prong
grounding plug
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Using your freezer
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.
The Power Saving Control...
POWER SAVING CONTROL
J «g . REDUCES
POWER % ^ EXTERIOR
OFF ON MOISTURE
Adjusting the temperature control..
1. Turn control to higher number for colder temper
atures,
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 adding large amount
of unfrozen food.
Nofe: 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.
operates electric heaters. These heaters help pre
vent moisture from forming on the outside of the
freezer when humidity is high,
1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
2, Use the ON setting only if moisture forms on the
outside of the freezer.
Removing the bottom trivet...
1
Lift the Front,
Then Pull Out.
The key eject lock...
can help reduce the hazard of child
entrapment.
Energy saving tips...
You can help your freezer use less electricity,
• 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 elimi
nate searching.
• Fill to capacity. Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods. See pages 7 and 8.
To remove:
1. Lift front of trivet out of supports.
2. Pull out.
To replace:
1. Position back of trivet against back wall
of freezer.
2. Lower front into place,
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 WFIIRLPOOL
dealer for a replacement. Always give the com
plete model and serial number of your freezer
when requesting a replacement key.
• Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F (-17.8 °C], There is rx) need to store
toods below 0°F.
• Keep door locked to ensure door closure.
• Do not let frost build up to more than 'A inch (6 mm)
thick. Efficiency is reduced.
• Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidity is
low.
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Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about 'A 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. 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.
Cleaning chart...
5. Place pan 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.
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 Con
trol," page 5.
Part What to use
Removable parts
(trivet)
Outside
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans of
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax [or good
auto paste wax).
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
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 freeser. They can cause damage
to the liner and Interior parts.
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.
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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.
Door liner and gasket 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 parts.
Condenser colls 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.
Wash with mild detergent and warm water
Rinse and dry.
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’ Slide freezer out away from the wall.
' Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
the freezer, every 2 or 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 freeze unfrozen food, see
the following chart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
POUWSOFPOOO
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TOl
Siracjf
Freezer
16 cu. ft.
(452.8 L)
’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.
Fisto
32««
(14.4 kg.) (21.6 kg.)
Vegetables
or Fruit
48 lbs.
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together
3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
To nrap 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 center of sheet.
and fold in toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2,5 cm) folds until food fits tightly
against wrapping.
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 stockinette 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 booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the
Modem Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,”
for complete Intormation and tips on home
freezing.
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Loading... Storing frozen food...
After food is frozen, sfack 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.
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
Items, return Temperature Control to the usual
setting.
Trivet - Store heavy and bulky packages here.
Trivet should be in place at all times for proper 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 (approximately 18 to 24 hours).
Door storage - Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retaining bar.
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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 freeier 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 6.
4. Block door open for air circulation. Turn lock to
locked position with door open. Place blocks be
tween door and cabinet and tape in place with
self-adhesive filament tape.
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 In
jured 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 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.
If electricity goes off:
telephone number. Dial free from:
Learn how long power will be oft 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:
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The
Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac
tory operation from your appliance or, if service is
necessary, recommend a qualified sen/ice company
in your area.
1. Remove all unfrozen food and store in a frozen
food locker. OR...
3. If you need service*...
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
able, use or can perishable food at once.
• 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, 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 to see if power cord is plugged into the
outlet.
TECH-CARE sen/ice 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 A REPAIR MAJOR - REPAIRING A PARTS
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
XYZ SERVICE CO
123 Maple . ...
• Check fuse box or circuit breaker.
• Check electric company tor a power failure.
• Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON,
If compressor 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.
4. If you have a problem*...
• 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
number (see Step 2) and taik with one of our
Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:
space above and in back of the freezer
FSP is a registered Iraderrtark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol
of quality whenever you need a replacement pari
for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement
parts will fit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications used
to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
*lf you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a
complete description of the problem. This informa
tion is needed in order to better respond to your
request for assistance.
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE'* service assisfance
Continental U.S
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(800) 253-1301
Michigan............................... (800) 632-2243
Alaska & Hawaii
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FRANCHISED SERVICE
SERVICE COMPANIES
Caii our COOL-LiNE service assistance teiephone
Mr Stephen E. Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
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OR
999-9999 123 Maple
WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS
& IRONERS - SERVICING
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
Xil SERVICE CO
123 Maple
OR
SERVICE COMPANIES
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(800)253-1121
Whirlpool has a na
tionwide network of
franchised TECH-CARE*
Service Companies.
TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warranty sen/ice,
anywhere in the United
States. To locate
SERVICE COMPANIES
XYZ SERVICE CO
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999-9999
999-9999
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