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use&care guide
UPRIGHT
Model EV150L
r Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwastiers Buill-ln Ovens ani) Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumiditiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezer
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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, clean it and ddjust controls.
Treat your new freezer with care. Use it only to
do what home freezers are designed to do.
Parts and features
stationary^
Freezer
Shelves
Trivet
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
Wliei vou 'it'C.! service, or call with a question,
have; this .nfor' lation ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the
plate locatea .us shown)
2. Purohase aote from sales slip.
Copy this Ir '"ormation in these spaces. Keep this
book, your w jrranty and sales slip together in a
handy place
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis
tration Card furnished with this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
iVlodei and
Serial Number
Plate
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Contents paae
SAFETY FIRST.....................................
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It....................................................... 4
Plug It In .................................................... 4
USING YOUR FREEZER ........................... 5
Cooling Freezer First
Removing the Bottom Trivet
Energy Saving Tips.................................... 5
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER
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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
dangerous...even if they will "just sit
in the garage for 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 Manu
facturers. Help prevent accidents.
Cleaning Chart
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER
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Packaging and Sealing Food
To Wrap Foods
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Storing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
Vacations
Shutting Off and Moving
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 9
FREEZER WARRANTY
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES 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 floorthat 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.
2 Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in
flammables such as gasoline.
3, Allow 3 inches [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 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
Level freezer...
so the door will stay
open at any position.
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
1, Keep the 4 bolts that hold freezer in shipping crate.
They are the levelling legs.
2, Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes in the
bottom corners of freezer. Move freezer into place.
3, Adjust each leg until the freezer won't rock.
4, Adjust front legs to level the freezer,
- To raise corners, turn legs in direction shown.
- To lower corners, turn legs in direction shown.
5, Check with level.
Freezer
Power Plug |H|j| 3-prong
grounding plug
Recommended Grounding Method
A115 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.
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Using your freezer
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.
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.
Removing the bottom trivet.
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.
Lift the Front,
Then Pull Out.
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 8 and 9,
• Do not let frost build up to more than 'A 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 Ka 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 Place a shallow pan on floor under drain hole in
bottom of freezer,
3, 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,
4. Place pan cjf 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
5, Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
Cleaning chart.
After defrosting:
1, Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
2, Plug in power cord
Part
Removable parts
(trivet)
Outside
What to use
Mild detergent and
warm water.
Sponge, cloth or
paper towel; mild
detergent, warm water
How to clean
• Wash with warm water and a mild detergent,
• Rinse and dry.
Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
Rinse and dry.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cieansers.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good auto
paste wax or an appiiance wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not
use on plastic because it may damage these parts.
Inside waiis Plastic scraper, pans of • Use plastic scraper to remove frost,
hot water, electric fan, • Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open
sponge or towel, baking to speed melting. Directing air from an electric
soda and warm water, 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 an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tooi or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the iiner and interior parts.
Door liner and gasket Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter
gent and warm water
Wash with mild detergent and warm water
Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE cieaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroieum on plastic parts.
Condenser coiis Vacuum cleaner;
using the brush
attachment.
' Slide freezer out away from the wall.
' Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
the freezer, every two or 3 months.
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Freezing food in your freezer
To wrap foods
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about one-
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
15 cu. ft.
(433 L)
'These amounts are based on USDA recommen
dations If too many paokages of unfrozen food
are packed cr one time into the freezer, the rate
of freezing is tr .o slow. Poor quality products result
Meat or
Fish
30 ibs.
(13.5 kg)
Vegetabies
or Fruit
45 ibs.
(20.3 kg)
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together
3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
third 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.
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 burr^ can result if food is not property
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 the “Freezer Guide” for complete in
formation and tips on home freezing.
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1. To speed freezing, lay packages in a single layer
so each rests on the surface of a shelf. Leave space
between packages.
2. Add more unfrozen food after first load is
frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours)
Vacation and moving care
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
Trivet - Store heavy and bulky packages here.
Trivet should be in place at all times for proper air
circulation.
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 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 piace 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 injured or
trapped.
To restart freezer, see "Using your freezer," page 5,
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K you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps:
!• Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If the electricity goes ott:
Learn how long the power will be off by calling the
power company.
• It service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep
the 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
tor 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 your freezer sfops running:
• Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit
with the proper voltage? (See page 4.]
• Have you checked your home's main fuses or circuit
breaker box?
If the compressor seems to run too long:
• Is the condenser, located on the back of the freezer,
free of dust and lint?
• Is there enough air circulation space above and in
back of the freezer?
• On hot summer days or if the room is hot, the com
pressor will run longer to provide the correct amount
of cooling
• If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put
into the freezer, the compressor will run longer.
2« K you need assistance^..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE® service as
sistance 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.
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5. If you need FSP®
replacement parish..
FSP 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, 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.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer
to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool CCCL-LINE serv
ice assistance number in Step 2,
*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 re
quest for assistance.
4, If you have a problem^..
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone
number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consul
tants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
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WHIRLPOOL DOMESTIC, UL COMMERCIAL
LISTED AND NSE EREEZER
WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service 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 piumbing.
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.
Limited domestic tood loss coverage. See below 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.
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 a 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 a result of a FAILURE OF THE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM.
Food spoilage losses must be verified by Whirlpool or a Whirlpool Franchised TECH-CARE® service company.
Reimbursement of loss will be based on domestic use and freezer size up to the total cumulative amount shown
for the 5 year warranty period.
9.9 cu. ft. or smaller............................................................................................. uptoS 75.00 maximum payment
10.0 cu.ft.to 16.0 cu.ft.......................................................................................... up to S125.00 maximum payment
16.1 cu.ft. and larger............................................................................................ up to $200.00 maximum payment
The reimbursement amounts shown are representative for the contents of typical freezers by size and may
or may nat cover the actual replacement costs 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 accidenfal or intentional disconnecting of the electric power cord, power interruption,
inadequate power, fire damage, wafer damage, theft, or riots, strikes, war or acts of God.
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to 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
FZOCM
Part No. 1104167 Rev. A
c1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool
Home ^ Appliances
Printed in U.S.A.
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