Whirlpool EV150N User Manual

use&care guide

NO-FROST UPRIGHT

Model EV150N

ir-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens anb Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conbilioners, Dehumibitiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freeze

Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else...

This booklet tells you how to start your freezer,

Cleon it and adjust controis.

Treat your new freezer with care. Use it only to

do what home freezers are designed to do.

Parts and features

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service, or call with a question,

have this information ready:

1. Complete Modei and Sériai Numbers from fhe

piate iocated as shown]

2. Purchase dafe from sales si ip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book, your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place.

Please complete and mall the Owner Regis

tration Card turnished with this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents p,g3

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 Power Saving Control Removing and Adjusting Freezer Shelf . 5 Adjusting the Freezer Shelves Changing the Light Bulb Removing the Bottom Trivet The Key Eject Lock

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Safety first

Child entrapment and suffocation

are not problems of the post. Junked or abandoned freezers ore still dan gerous...even if they will “just sit in the garage for o few days.”

If you ore 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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The Signal Light Optional Automatic Ice Maker

Energy Saving Tips.................................... 7

CLEANING YOUR FREEZER ...................... 7

Cleaning Chart

FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER

Packaging and Sealing Food To Wrap Foods Loading Storing Frozen Food

VACATION AND MOVING CARE

Vacations Shutting Off and Moving

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE . 11 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 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°Cj,

• 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.

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 fhe 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 in a corner, 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,

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 surface finish.

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.

1. Keep the 4 bolts that hold refrigerator in shipping crate. They are the levelling legs.

2. Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the bottom corners of refrigerator. Move refrigerator into place.

3. Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won't rock.

4. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator

- To raise corners, turn legs in direction shown,

- To lower corners, turn legs in direction shown.

5. Check 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 oniy this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned oft 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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