Whirlpool EV15HKXRW3, EV15HKXRW1, EV15HKXRW0 Owner’s Manual
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NO-FROST
UPRIGHT
FREEZER
Model EVISHK
freezers Relrlgeralor-Treezers. Ice Makers Dishwashers. BullI-In Ovens and
Surface
Un~ls.
Ranges.
MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room AM Condllwners. Oehumldlflers
Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells you how to start your freezer,
clean it and adjust controls.
Treat your new freezer with care. Use it only to
do what home freezers are designed to do.
Parts and features
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Top Shelf
Juice Can
Shelves
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Door
Shelves
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Contents
SAFETY FIRST
BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clear-It
Plug It In
USING YOUR kl%kZER.
Setiing the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Cooling Freezer First
The Power Saving Control
Removingland Adjusting Freezer Shelf
Adjusttng :he Freezer Shelves
Changing the Light Bulb
Removing the Bottom Basket
The Key Eject Lock
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The Signal Light
Optional Automatic ice Maker
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Energy Saving Tips
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER. 7
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Cleaning Chart
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4 FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER : : :
Packaging and Sealing Food
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To Wrap Foods 9
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Storing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVING Ck, : :
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
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I. Before Calling for Assistance
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2 If You Need Assistance
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3. IfYouNeedService. 11
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4. If You Have 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
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IS Installed and levelled on a floorthat WIII hold the
weight, and 11~ an area suitable for its size and use
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is connected nnly to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and grounding (Refer to
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions”)
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IS used only for jobs expected of home freezers
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IS not near ar oven, radiator or other heat source
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IS properly maintained.
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is out of the weather.
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IS used in an area where the room temperature
will not exceed 110°F (43 3’C).
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is not run where there are explosive fumes.
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IS not used by those 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.
Install properly...
do do
3 inches 3 inches
’ Check the strerlgth of the floor It should hoid the ’ Check the strerlgth of the floor It should hoid the
werght of a fL,lly loaded freezer. werght of a fL,lly loaded freezer.
L Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in- L Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in-
flammables such as gasoline. flammables such as gasoline.
? Alloti 3 IncheL [I L cm] arr space or top of freezer
for proper ve ~trra+lOrI
-: Allow at lecc t a7 pch (2 5 cm; between the
freezer cond-srser on the back cf the unrt. and
the wall
‘, Allow inch, .‘t
for ease \:f rn Vc~llatlor;
6. If the freezer I ‘o be rn a corner, you rnrght wart to
leave extra sy ‘ace on the hinge sde so the door
can be open,t:ci wider
’ The four bolts ‘-at herd your freezer in the shrpprng
crate are desIgned to be the levelling legs Screw
the legs far erlough Into the bolt holes, in each of
the four bott:)ni corners, so the freezer stands
ab#sJ ’ rnch 5 ;m) ‘sff the floor
cm] on each side ‘1 f the freezer
Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Gurde 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 dishwashrng detergent solutton (I
teaspoon detergent In 1 quart warm water] before removing glue as described in step 1
DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the
surface finish.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas-
tened under the freezer at the front.
Clean it . . .
Clean your freezer befor
using rt See cleaning
instructions on page 7
Plug it in...
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3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Retaining Clip
Level freezer...
so the door 4 stay oaen at any posrtror
Thus freeze: n’as 2 threaded leveling legs that are
shopped in a separate package.
1 Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes In the
bottom front corners of the freezer
2. Slide the freezer into place
3 Adjust frorr legs to level the freezer
~ To raise front, turn legs clockwise
- To lower front, turn legs counterclockwrse
4. Check with level
5. After freezer IS fully loaded, recheck with level
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Freezer 1 ..
Power Plug
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60
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.
Attach retaining clip over power cord plug
from literature package inside the freezer.
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’ - ” grounding-plug
Hz.,
AC only15 or 20 ampere fused
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