Whirlpool EV160FXK Use And Care Manual
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UPRIGHT FREEZER
Model EV160EXK
USC
and
Care
Guide
Defrost Drain
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Model and Serial
Number Plote
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.
Copy this information in
these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and
sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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 (see below).
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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.
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is properly maintained.
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is in c dry sheltered area.
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is used in an area where the room tempera-
ture will not exceed IIO’F (43.3’C).
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is not run where there are explosive fumes.
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is not Jsed 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 p’operly cold.
Install Properly...
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1. Check the strength of the floor. It should hold
the weight of fully loaded freezer.
2. Pick a safe place, indoors, away from inflammables such as gasoline.
3. Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm] air space on
top of freezer; 1 inch (2.5 cm] at back between
condenser and wall and 112 inch (1.25 cm] at
each side.
level Freezer.. .
so that door will stay open at any position.
1. Remove base grille [see page 4 1, T
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2. Starting with door hinge
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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
Remove Sales labels...
Rem:lve the Consumer Buy Guide label and
any inside labels before using the freezer. Remove any left over glue with rubbing alcohol.
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Note?: Do NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fastened behind the base grille.
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Clealn It...
Clecn your freezer before using it. See cleaning insiructions on page 5,
Plug it in...
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Freezer
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Recommended Grounding Method
A 121:) Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused
electri:;al supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appliance lbe provided. The receptacle should not
be controlled by a wall switch or pull chain.
Do not use an extenslon cord.
See Individual electrical requirements and
grouncling instruction sheet in your literature
package.
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.
Adjusting Cold Control...
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Turn control to higher number for
temperatures.
colder
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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
amounts of unfrozen food.
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Frost will form on the shelves. It will form first and
be heavier on the top shelves.
Note: When freezer is first started the compressor
will run Iconstantly until the cabinet is cooled. It
may take up to 6 to 8 hours or longer, depending
on loon‘) temperature and the number of times
the free,!er door is opened.
After t?e CaPinet is cooled the compressor will
turn on ‘and off as needed to keep freezer at
proper temperature.
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POWER SAVING CONTROL
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POWER
MOISTURE
OFF
ON
The Power Saving Control...
operc:tes electric heaters. These heaters help
prevent moisture from forming on the outside of
the freezer when humidity is high.
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Use th!i: OFF setting when humidity is low to save
electrlN:ity.
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Use ON only if moisture forms on outside of
freezer.
Exterior Signal light . . .
automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure.
To replace burned out signal light:
1. Unplljg power cord from outlet.
2. Remove base grille. See page 4.
If the signal light is not glowing, immediately
3. Unplu;d burned out light and replace with one
check:
of sari>>> wattage and size. Signal light can be
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for power interruption,
orderli>d from your WHIRLPOOL dealer, Part No.
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the power cord; it may be disconnected from
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the outlet,
4. Replace base grille. See page 4.
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the signal light; it may be burned out.
5. Plug F ‘ower cord into outlet.
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