Whirlpool EV15HKXK Owner's Manual

Whirlpool

NO-#FROST UPRIGHT FREEZER

Model EVISHKXK

USC

and Care

Guide

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 Se­rial Numbers (from the plate
just above base grille).

2 Purchase date from sales
slip [or date installed).

Copy this information in
these spaces. Keep this
book, vour warrantv and

SQleS

slib together in a handy

place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase/Installation Dale

Service Company and Telephone Number

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Model and Serial
Number Plate

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Before you plug it in

Before using your freezer, you are personally

responsible for making sure that it...

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is installed and leveled on a floor that will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for
its size and use.

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is connected only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electrical supply and
grounding.

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is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers.

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

Install Properly.. .

1 inch in back1

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is prc perly maintained.

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is in cd dry sheltered place.

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is use83 in an area where the room tempera-

ture vill not exceed 110°F (433°C).

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is not run where there are explosive fumes.

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is not Ilsed by children or others who may not

understand how it should be used.

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is not loaded with food before it has time to

get properly cold.

Remove Sales labels...

Rem’)ve the Consumer Buy Guide label and
any inm#ide labels before using the freezer. Re­move crny left over glue with rubbing alcohol.

Notcr: DC NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas­tene.1 behind the base grille.

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Cleaii It...

Clean your freezer before using it. See clean­ing instructions on page 5,

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

2. Pick a sate place, indoors, away from in­flammables such as gasoline.

3. Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm] air space on
top of freezer and 1 tnch (2.5 cm] at back be­tween condenser and wall.

level Freezer.. .

so that door will stay open at any position.

1. Remove base grille (see page 4 1. 7

2. Starting with door hinge sid
turn left to raise corner.

3. Turn right to lower corner

4. Check with level

5. After freezer is loaded with
food, recheck with level.

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Raise

Lower

Plug it in...

3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle

Freeze1
power .:ord

Recommended Grounding

A 12L Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused
electric al supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appli­ance t e provided. The receptacle should not
be conlrolled by a wall switch or pull chain.

Do not use an extension cord.

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See ndividual electrical requirements and

grounding instruction sheet in your literature
packa! re.

Method

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.

Freezer Shelves...

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To remo>)e:

Lif frorlt slightly, then lift shelf from back supports.

To repla ::e:

Set bock of shelf on rear supports then lower

the front 3n to front mounts.

Adjusting Cold Control. . .

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Turn control to higher number for colder

temperatures.

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Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.

Cooling Freezer First.. .

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

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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 freezer at

proper temperature.

Exterior Signal light...

automatically warns of any unexpected power

failure.

Bottom Trivet...

lo remo\:e:

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Lift up, ihen pull out. l Set in bottom of freezer.

To replace burned out signal light:

1. Unplbrg power cord from outlet.

2. Remc tie base grille. See page 4.

Toreplace:

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Push into place.

If the signal iight is not glowing, immediately

check:
0 for power interruption,

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the power cord: it may be disconnected from
the outlet,

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the signal light; it moy be burned out.

3. Unpll.3 burned out light and replace with one
of same wattage and size. Signal light can be
ordered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer, Part No.

530504.

4. Replclce base grille. See page4.

5. Plug I)ower cord into outlet.
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