Whirlpool EV190E User Manual

use&care guide

Whirlpool

QiJjalB. SERIES

UPRIGHT

Model EV190E

Freezers. Retngerator-Freezers, Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumiditier!

Please read this
Use and Care Guide

before you do anything else...

This booklet tells you how to start your freezer

defrost it, Cleon it and adjust controls.

Treat your new freezer with core. Use it only to

do what home freezers are designed to do

Parts and features

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

■A'.r'er' you leeo service, or cal! with a quesfojc

nave this infc -Tiation ready.

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from me
plate locate! ;i as shown).

2. Purchase aate from soles slip.

Copy this otormation in these spaces Keep this
book, your vrorranty and sales slip together in a
handy place There is no warranty registration to re
turn, Proof-of purchase is all that is required for in

warranty servoe

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents paae

SAFETY FIRST
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN

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Install Properly........................................... 4

Level Freezer............................................. 4

Remove Sales Labels
Clean It
Plug It In

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USING YOUR FREEZER............................. 5

Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control

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Cooling Freezer First ................................ 5

The Power Saving Control......................... 5

Changing the Light Bulb
Adjusting the Basket Shelf
Removing the Bottom Basket

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Adjusting the Freezer Shelf....................... 6

The Key Eject Lock

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© 1985 Whirlpool Corporation

Safety first

Child entrapment and suffocation are
not things of the past. Junked or aban
doned freezers are still dangerous...even if
they will "just sit in the garage a few days."

If you are getting rid ot your old freezer,
do it safely. Please read the enclosed

safety booklet from the Association of
Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help pre
vent accidents

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The Signal Light........................................ 6

Energy Saving Tips

CLEANING YOUR FREEZER

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Cleaning Chart ......................................... 7

FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER.. 8

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Packaging and Sealing Food

To Wrap Foods ........................................ 8

Loading...................................................... 9

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Storing Frozen Food................................. 9

VACATION AND MOVING CARE

Vacations

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Shutting Off and Moving......................... 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11

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1, Before Calling for Assistance
2, If You Need Assistance
3, If You Need Service
4, If You Flave 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

• 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 tor 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.

s not used by those who may not understand

how it should be used

s 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) airspace on top of freezer

for proper ventilation

4, Allow at least an inoh (2,5 cm) between the

freezer condenser, on the back of the unit, and
the wall

5, Allow inch [1 25 cm) on each side of the freezer

for ease of ir stallation

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

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 bail, 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

Level freezer...

so the door will stay open at any position.

This freezer has 2 threaded leveling legs that are

shipped in a separate package.

Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes in the
bottom front corners of the freezer
Slide the freezer into place.
Adjust front legs to level the freezer

- To raise front, turn legs clockwise.

- To lower front, turn legs counterclockwise.

4. Check with level.

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

Retaining Clip

Freezer

Power Plug

Recommended Grounding Method

3-prong

grounding plug

A 115 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.

Attach retaining clip over power cord plug from
literature package inside the freezer.

Using your freezer

Setting the temperature control... Adjusting the temperature control...

To start, turn control to the middle of the dial This
setting IS designed to maintain the temperature at
or near 0 F( '7 8 C) under normal operating
conditions

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The Power Saving Control...

operates electnc heaters. These heaters help pre­vc-ro moisture from forming on the outside of the
freezer when humidity is high

t Jse the OFF setting when humidity is low

2 ose the ON setting only if moisture forms on the

outside of the freezer

1 Turn control to higher number for colder temper

atures

2 Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures

Cooling freezer first...

1 Allow freezerto 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

Changing the light bulb...

Light Shield

Adjusting the basket shelf...

To remove basket shelf:

1 Remove food from basket,
2 Slide basket straight out to stop,
3, Lift front,

4 Slide the rest of the way out.

To replace basket shelf:

1 Fit back of basket shelf on top of guide stops on

bottom of guides.

2 Lift front, then slide the basket until it clears the

guide stops.

WARNING: To avoid possible shocks, first unplug

freezer or turn off electricity leading
to freezer at the main power supply.

1 Remove the light shield from the side of the control

panel Depress the back of the shield to release the
tabs, then pull away,

2 Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb

Replace the light shield Insert the shield tabs in the

3

slots, then press the shield to snap into place

Shelf Guide

Removing the bottom basket...

To remove:

1, Lift front of basket up to rennove from wall supports.

2. Pull out.

To replace:

1, Position basket in bottom of freezer

2 Insert basket into wall supports one side at a time.

Adjusting the freezer shelf...

To remove shelf:

1. Remove food from shelf

2. Slide shelf straight out to stop.

Guide Stop

3 Lift front,
4, Slide the rest of the way out

Shelf Stop

To replace shelf:

1 Fit back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops on

bottom of guides.

2 Lift front, then slide shelf until it clears the guide

stops.

The key eject lock...

can help reduce the hazard

of child

entrapment

Shelf Guide

To lock or unlock the freezer you must hold the
key in the lock while turning. The lock is spring
boded so the key cannot be left in the lock

t the key is lost, contact your WHIRLPOOL

dealer for a replacement Always give the com

plete model and serial number of your freezer
when requesting a replacement key

The signal light...

automatically warns of any unexpected
power failure

Signal Light

If the signal light is not glowing, immediately check:

• for power interruption,

• for an unplugged power cord,

• for a burned out signal light.

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 pror jdures
for freezing foods. See pages 8 and 9,

1. Unplug power cord from outlet
2 Open the freezer door

3, Push out signal light from behind, then unplug

burned out light. Replace light with one of
the same wattage and size. Signal light can
be ordered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer.
Part No, 1103639,

4, Close freezer door and plug power cord into

outlet.

Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
aroundO F( 17,8 C], There is no need to store

foods below 0 F
Keep door locked to ensure door closure.
Do not let frost build up to more than Ki inch (6 mm)

thick. Efficiency is reduced.

Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidity is
low

Cleaning your freezer

This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about Id 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 Turn Temperature Control to OFF,
2 Unplug power cord
3, Place a shallow pan (sides no higher than 1 inch) on

tioor under drain hole in bottom of freezer.

CAUTION: Do not place pan under the

right hand side of the freezer. Coils under

the freezer could be damaged and sharp
edges of the freezer could cause per
sonal injury

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Take out all food ana removable parts

Cleaning chart...

Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several

layers of newspaper and cover with blanket. Food will

stay frozen for several hours,

5 Place pan of 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

6 Clean freezer according to the following

directions

Atter defrosting:

1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer

2 Plug in power cord

3 See directions for "Setting the Temperature Con

trol," page 5

Part

Removabie parts (baskets, sheif)

Outside

inside walls

Door liner and gasket

What to use

Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm

How to ciean

• Wash with warm water and o mild detergent

• Rrme and dry

water

Sponge, Cloth or paper • Wash with warm water and a mild
towel; mild detergent, detergent Do not use abrasive or
appliance wax (or good harsh cleansers,
auto paste wax) • Rinse and dry,

• Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a
year with appliance wax or a good auto
paste wax. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not use wax on plastic parts.

Waxing painted metai surfaces provides rust protection.

^Tast c scraper pans of • Use plastic scraper to remove frost
no* water eiectric fan ® Pdce pans of hot water in freezer with door open
sponge or towel, baking to speed melting Directing air from an electric
soda ana 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 ond dry

DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tooi or any
type of eiecfric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the finer and interior parts.

Sponge, soft cloth or • Wash with mild detergent and warm water
paper towel, mild deter • Rinse and dry
gent and warm water

DO NOT USE cfeaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.

Condenser coils

Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment,

WARNING: Watch out
for sharp wire ends at
top of condenser
colls. They can cause
Injury or damage
brush.

• Slide freezer ouf away from the wall

• Clean dust and lint from condenser colis behind
the freezer, every two or 3 months.

Freezing food in your freezer

2. Bring front and back of wrapping together

When freezer has cocs^ed *o a sote storage

ternperature, it may be loaded with frozen food.

When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see

the following oharl for the arrcent to freeze at

one time.

POUNDS OF FOOD

TO FREEZE ATONE TIME*

Size of

Freezer

19.1 cu. ft.

(545.5 L)

'These amounts are based on USDA recommen

dations If too many packages of unfrozen food

are packed at one time into the freezer, We rate

of freezing is too slow Poor quality products result

Meat or

Fish

38.2 lbs.

(17.2 kg.)

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 burn can result if food is not properly
wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates
and

IS of poor quality.

Vegetables

or Fruit

57.3 lbs.

(25.8 kg.)

3. Crease erWs close to food *o el.minate air

4. Press all an from package Fold each end over

NOTE: When packaging meats that have r-ot

been Donea, pad sharp eages w'i*h extra wrap
or use stockinette to protect against tearing or
puncturing

per with cellophane bonded to it, special freezer
bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for
packaging your food items, YoutI find them at the
supermarket or freezer dealer

Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,”
for complete information and tips on home
freezing.

and fold in toward food, rnaking at 'east tw-o
one-inch ;2 5 cm,) folds unt food ♦I's tightly
against voapping

pockets

tv.'ice Make sure foiq is tight and fasten
against ena of package wth freezer tape

Jse heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa

See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the

To wrap foods...

1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about one­third longer than distance around food to be
wrapped Place wrapping sheet on flat sur

face with food in center of sheet.

Loading...

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1. Before freezing large quantities of food, turn Tem
perature Control to highest setting and let freezer
operate for several hours. After loading all food

Items, return Temperature Control to the usual
setting.

2. To speed freezing, lay packages in a single

layer so each rests on the freezing surface of a
shelf Leave space between packages

3. Add more unfrozen food after first load is

frozen (aoproximately 18 to 24 hours]

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

Baskets - Store heavy and bulky packages

here. Baskets should be in place at all times

for proper air circulation

Door storage - Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retaining bar

Juice can shelves

shown

Store juice cans on door as

Vacation and moving care

Vacations...

Arrange tor someone to make regular checks ot
your treezer 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 7
Biock 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 the baskets

2. Do not place objects inside cabinet.

3. Level properly to ensure good door sea
WARNING:

Do not allow children near the treezer when the

door Is blocked open. They may become In
jured or trapped.

To restart freezer, see ' Using your freezer," page 5

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If you need service or assistance, >ve suggest

you follow these four steps:

1. Before calling for assistance...

Performance problems often result from little things

vou can find and fix yourself wifhouf fools of any kind

If electricity goes off;

Learn how lor>9 power wii' be off by calling the

cower companv

• If service's to t e interrupted 2d hours or less, keep
freezer closed Most food wb stay frozen

• If ser'zice о to r.e interrupted longer ‘han 24 hours
do this

1. Pemove all .mtrozen food and store r' 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
for 2 to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your hands

from dry ice burns,

3. h neither focuj -ocker storage or dry ce is avat
able, use or ran perishable food at once

• The ength of tir'se food will stay dozer' depends on
several factors r or instance' a full freezer wNI reman'
cold longer th'.ri"' a freezer partially filled And a
freezer full of -neat will stay cold longer than a
freezer fmed wun baked goods Also if the food stii
contains ice сг'/stals, it may be safely refrozen, al
though the qua.itv and flavor may be affected bse
this food as socrn as converneht If the cohdition of
the food IS рос • 'Or s m any way questionable, it о
wise to 'dispose of't

If freezer sfops running:

• Check to see ' power cord s pluggecJ into the
outlet

• Check fuse ЬО'^ o' circuit breaker,

• Check electric company for a power failure

• Be sure Temperature Control is turnea ON
If compressor seems to run too long:

• Check to see that condehser, located on back of

freezer, is free of dust and lint

• On hot summer 'days or if room is hot, compressor wi I

run longer to provide the correct amount of cooling

• If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put

into the freezer, compressor will run longer

• Check to see that there is enough air circulation

space above and in back of the freezer

» FSP is a registered trademark

ol Whiripooi Corporation for
quality parts. Look for this
symboi of quaiity whenever
you need q repiacement part

" for your Whiripooi appiiance.

FSP replacement parts
will tit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance

2. If you need assistanee^..

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE*’service assistance

telephone number. Dial free from;

Continental U.S
Michigan
Alaska & Hawaii

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[phone]
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and talk with one of our framed Consulfanfs The
Consulfant oan instrucf you in how to obtain satisfac
tory operation from your appliance or, if service is
necessary, recommend a qualified service company

n your area

3. If you need service*...

Whirlpool has a na
tionwide network of
franchised TECH-CARE®
Service Companies
TECH-CARE service

WhiflDOol

technicians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide

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FRANCHISED SERVICE

after-warranty service,
anyvzhere in the United
States To locate

TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE
service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or
'ook in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

APPLIANCES - HOUSEHOLD- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES-

MAJOR- SERVICE i REPAIR MAJOR- REPAIRING & PARTS

WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES

FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE

SERVICE COMPA MES SERVICE COMPANIES

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4. If you have a problem*...

Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone

number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our

Consultants, or if you prefer, write to,

Mr Stephen E, Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Horloor, Ml 49022

*lf you must coll or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, dote of purchase, and a
complete description of the problem. This informa
tion is needed In order to better respond to your
request for assistance.

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