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use&care guide
WhirlDOol
NO-FROST
UPRIGHT
Model EV190N
or-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freeze
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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.
Temperature
Control
Power Soving '
Control
Slide-Out
Adjustable*
Shelves
Basket
Model and
Serial Number
Plate
Basket Shelf
Juice Can
Shelves
Key Eject
Lock
Stationary
Door
Shelves
Signal Light
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
label located as shown).
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.
Please complete and mall the Owner Regis
tration card furnished with this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..
BEFORE USING YOUR FREEZER
1. Clean It
2. Remove Sales Labels
3. Plug It In .......................................
4. Install Properly
5. Level Freezer ...............................
USING YOUR FREEZER
Setting the Temperature Controi ...
Adjusting the Temperature Control .
Cooling Freezer First
The Power Saving Controi
Adjusting the Basket Shelf
Adjusting the Freezer Shelves
Changing the Light Bulb
Removing the Freezer Basket..........
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CLEANING YOUR FREEZER
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
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WHIRLPOOL DOMESTIC
FREEZER WARRANTY
Important safety instructions
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The Key Eject Lock
The Signai Light
Energy Saving Tips
Cleaning Chart
Packaging and Sealing Food
To Wrap Food
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Storing Frozen Food
Vacations............................................ . 10
Shutting Off and Moving
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^WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury when using your freezer, foiiow basic precautions inciuding the foiiowing:
• Read aii instructions before using the
freezer.
• Chiid entrapment and suffocation are not
probiems of the past. Junked or aban
doned freezers are stiii dangerous...even if
they wiii “just sit in the garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old freezer, do
it safely. Please read the enclosed safety
booklet from the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent
accidents.
• Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the freezer.
• Never clean freezer parts with flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
• FOR YOUR SAFETY*
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
It is your responsibility to be sure your
freezer:
• is installed and leveled 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 ground
ing. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet.)
• is used only to do what home freezers are
designed to do.
• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
• is properly maintained.
• is out of fhe weather.
• is used in an area where the temperature
will not exceed 110°F (43.3°).
• is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
• is not loaded with food before it has time to
get properly cold.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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Before using your freezer
1. Clean it...
Clean your freezer before using it. See cieoning
instructions on page 7.
2. Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide iobel and any
inside iobeis before using the freezer.
To remove any remaining giue:
1. Rub briskly with thumb to moke o boii, then
remove.
OR
2. Soak area with dishwashing detergent solution
(1 teaspoon detergent in 1 quart warm water) be
fore removing giue as described in step 1.
DO NOT USE rubbing aicohoi or fiammabie or
toxic soivents, such as acetone, gasoiine, car
bon tetrachioride, etc. These can damage the
surtace tinish.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas
tened under the freezer at the front.
3. Plug it in...
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Retaining Clip
4. Install properly...
1. Check the strength of the floor. It should hold the
weight of a fully loaded freezer.
2. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) air space on fop of
freezer for proper ventilation.
3. Allow at least an inch (2.5 cm) between the
freezer condenser, on the back of the unit, and
the wall.
4. Allowy2 inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the freezer
for ease of installation.
5. 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.
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 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.
3-prong
grounding plug
5. 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.
1. Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes in the
bottom front corners of the freezer.
2. Slide the freezer info place.
3. Adjust front legs to level the freezer.
- To raise corners, turn legs in direction shown.
- To lower corners, turn legs in direction shown.
4. Check with level.
5. After freezer is fully loaded, recheck with level.
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Using your freezer
Setting 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[-17.8 °C) under normal operating
conditions.
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The Power Saving Control...
operates electric heaters. These heaters help pre
vent moisture from forming on the outside of the
freezer when humidity is high.
1. Use the OFF setting to save energy when humidity is
iow.
2. Use the ON setting only if moisture forms on the out
side of the freezer.
Adjusting the temperature control...
1. Turn control to higher number for colder temper
atures.
2. Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.
Cooling freezer first...
1. Allow freezer to 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.
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Adjusting the basket shelf...
To lemove basket shelf:
1. Remove food from basket.
2. Slide basket straight out to the 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.
Adjusting the freezer shelves...
To remove shelf:
1. Remove food from shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.
3. Lift front.
4. Slide the rest of the way out.
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.
Guide Stop
Shelf Stop
Shelf Guide
Shelf Guide
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Changing the light bulb...
^WARNING
Light Shield,
Removing the freezer basket...
For proper air movement, keep the freezer basket
in place when the freezer is operating.
To remove the basket:
• Slide out to the stop.
• Lift the front to clear the stop.
• Slide out the rest of the way.
To replace the basket:
• Place basket on the slides.
• Make sure the wire stops
clear the front of the slides.
• Slide basket in.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either unplug
the freezer or disconnect the electricity
leading to the freezer at the main power sup
ply. Shock and injury can occur if electricity
remains connected.
1. Disconnect freezer from power supply.
2. Remove the light shield from fhe side of fhe con
trol panel. Depress the back of fhe shield fo re
lease the tabs, then pull away.
3. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
4. Replace the light shield. Insert the shield tabs in
the slots, then press the shield to snap into place.
5. Reconnect power supply.
The key eject lock...
can help reduce the hazard of child
entrapment.
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.
To lock or unlock the freezer you must hold the
key in the lock while turning. The lock is spring
loaded so the key cannot be left in the lock.
If 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.
To replace burned out signal light:
1. Unplug power cord from outlet.
2. Open the freezer door.
3. Unplug burned out light and replace with one of
same wattage and size. Signal light can be or
dered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer. Part No.
1103639.
4. Close freezer door and plug power cord into outlet.
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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 colls 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 procedures
for freezing foods. See pages 9 and 10.
Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F [ - 17.8°C). There is no need to store foods
below 0°F,
Keep door locked to ensure door closure.
Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidity is
low.
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer is a No-Frost model and defrosts automatically. Complete
cleaning, however, should be done at least once a year
To clean:
1. Turn Temperature Control to OFF.
2. Unplug power cord
3. Take out all food.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
will stay frozen for several hours.
4. Remove shelves and trivet.
5. Clean freezer according to the following directions.
After cleaning:
1. Replace shelves and trivet.
2. Plug in power cord.
3. See directions for “Setting the Temperature Control,'
page 5.
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^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
When moving the freezer, wipe up any water
that may have spilled from the defrost pan.
Spilled water can cause slipping and per
sonal Injury.
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Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
(shelves, basket, etc.)
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
Outside Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax).
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls
(Freezer should be
allowed to warm
up so cloth wont stick.)
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; baking
soda, warm water,
mild detergent.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because they may
damage these parts.
Door liner and gasket
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter
gent and warm water.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because they may
damage these parts.
How to clean
• Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
Wash with warm water and a mild de
tergent. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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.
Wash with warm water and mild detergent;
OR with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking
soda to 1 quart (.95 L) warm water
Rinse and dry.
Wash with warm water and mild detergent.
Rinse and dry.
Defrost pan (behind
freezer on top of
compressor)
Condenser colls
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter
gent and warm water.
Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment.
^WARNING
Personal Injury
Hazard
Be careful of sharp
wire ends at top of
condenser colls.
They can cause
personal Injury or
damage brush
attachment.
Slide freezer out away from wall.
Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild
detergent Do not remove defrost pan to
clean.
Rinse and dry.
Make sure defrost drain tube points into pan.
Slide freezer back into place.
Slide freezer out away from the wall.
Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
the freezer at least every other month.
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Freezing food in your freezer
To wrap food...
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.
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage
temperature, it may be loaded with frozen food.
When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see
the following chart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
POUNDS OF FOOD
TO FREEZE ATONE TIME*
Size of
Freezer
18 cu. ft.
(.54 L)
'These amounts are based on USDA recommen
dations If too many packages of unfrozen food
are packed at one time into the freezer, the rate
of freezing is too slow Poor quality products result
Meat or
Fish
36 lbs.
(16.2 kg.)
Vegetables
or Fruit
54 lbs.
(24.3 kg.)
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together
and fold in toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2,5 cm) folds until food fits tightly
against wrapping.
3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
pockets.
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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.
4. Press all air from package. Fold each end over
twice. Make sure fold is tight and fasten
against end of package with freezer tape.
NOTE: Pad sharp edges of meat with bones
with extra wrap to protect the wrap from
punctures.
Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa
per with cellophane bonded to it, special freezer
bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for
packaging your food items. You'll find fhem at the
supermarket or freezer dealer.
See the “Freezer Guide” for complete Infor
mation and tips on home freezing.
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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 surface of a shelf. Leave space
between packages.
3. Add more unfrozen food after first load is
frozen (approximately 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
Basket - Store heavy and bulky packages here.
Basket should be In place at all times for proper
air circulation.
Door storage - Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retaining bar.
Vacation and moving care
Vacations...
Arrange for someone to make regular checks of
your freezer to make sure it is operating and electricity
has not been interrupted.
Shutting off and moving...
If freezer Is shut oft for more than 24 hours:
1. Remove and store all food.
2. Unplug freezer.
3. Clean thoroughly. See "Cleaning your freezer,"
page 7.
4. Block 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.
To restart freezer, see "Using your freezer," page 5.
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Juice can shelves - Store juice cans on door as
shown.
If you move the freezer:
1. Remove shelves and trivet.
2. Tape doors shut.
3. Do not place objects Inside cabinet.
4. Level properly to ensure good door seal.
^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
• Do not allow children near the refrigerator
when the doors are blocked open. They
may become injured or trapped.
• When moving the freezer, wipe up any
water that may have spiiled from the de
frost pan. Spiiied water can cause siipping
and personai injury.
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li you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these five steps:
!• Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If the electricity goes off:
Learn how long the power will be off by calling the
power company.
• If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep
the freezer closed. Most food will stay frozen.
• If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours,
do this:
1. Remove all unfrozen food and store in 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. If neither food locker storage or dry ice is avail
able, use or can perishable food at once,
• The length of time food will stay frozen depends on
several factors. For instance: a full freezer will remain
cold longer than a freezer partially filled. And a
freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a
freezer filled with baked goods. Also, if the food still
contains ice crystals, it may be safeiy refrozen, aithough the quality and fiavor may be affected. Use
this food as soon as convenient. If the condition of
the food is poor or is in any way questionable, it is
wise to dispose of it.
If your freezer stops running:
• Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit
with the proper voltage? (See page 4.)
• Have you checked your home's main fuses or circuit
breaker box?
• is the Temperature Control turned ON?
If the compressor seems to run too long:
• Is the condenser, located on the back of the freezer,
free of dust and lint?
• Is there enough air circulation space above and in
back of the freezer?
• On hot summer days or if the room is hot, the com
pressor will run longer to provide the correct amount
of cooling.
• If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put
into the freezer, the compressor will run longer.
2. If you need assistance'^..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE® service assist
ance telephone number. Dial tree from any
where in the U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Con
sultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if service is neces
sary, recommend a qualified service company in
your area.
3. If you need service'*'...
Whirlpool has a na
tionwide network of
franchised TECH-CARE*
Service Companies.
Whirlpool
rfC//-CA/t^£
FRANCHISED SERVICE
CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE service
assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
APPLIANCES - HOUSEHOLD- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES-
MAJOR - SERVICE A REPAIR MAJOR - REPAIRING A PARTS
WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS
A IRONERS-SERVICING
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISEO TECH-CARE SERVICE
SERVICE COMPANIES
XYZ SERVICE CO
123 Maple
TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warranty sen/ice,
anywhere in the United
States. To locate TECH-
OH
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999-9999
4. If you have a problem'*'...
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone
number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consul
tants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr, Donald Skinner
Director of Customer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor. Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
5. If you need FSP®
replacement parts'^..
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpora
tion for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement part for your
Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit
right and work right, because they are made to the
same exacting specifications used to build every new
Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer
to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE serv
ice assistance number in Step 2.
*lf you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a com
plete description of the problem. This information is
needed in order to better respond to your request for
assistance.
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Whirlpoor Domestic Freezer Warranty
FZ003
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the freezer.
2. Instruct you how to use the freezer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs or batteries.
B. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
C. Damage to freezer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of Gtxl or use of
products not approved by Whirlpool.
0. Food loss coverage for freezers used in commercial applications.
Limitad domastic food loss coverage. See below for details on limited domestic food loss protection
plan. Service under the full warranties must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool“ service company.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, arxf
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized
Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
LIMITED DOMESTIC FOOD LOSS COVERAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES
During the first year of ownership, the Whirlpool Freezer warrEuity provides reimbursement as outlined
below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of defects in materials or workmanship.
During the second through tenth years of ownership, reimbursement will be made as outlined below for
food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of a FAILURE OF THE SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM.
Food spoilage losses must be verified by Whirlpool or an authorized Whirlpool“ service company.
Reimbursement of loss will be based on domestic use and freezer size up to the total cumulative amount
shown for the ten year warranty period.
9.9 cu. ft. or smaller......................................
lO.Ocu. ft.to 16.0cu.ft.................................................................. up to $125.00 maximum payment
16.1 cu. ft, and larger ................................................................. up to $200.00 maximum payment
The reimbursement amounts shown are representative for the contents of typical freezers by size and
may or may not cover the actual replacement costs of the contents of your freezer. They are the maximum
amounts, however, that will be paid and they are cumulative for the ten year warranty period.
Sorry, but Whirlpool is not responsible for food losses caused by natural spoilage, misuse or negligent care
of the freezer, or by accidental or intentional disconnecting of the electric power cord, power interruption,
inadequate power, lire damage, water damage, theft, or riots, strikes, war or acts of God.
If you need service, first see the “Service and Assistance ’ section of your freezer Use and Care Guide.
After checking “Service and Assistance," additional help can be found by calling our COOL-LINE® service
assistance telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.
FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct delects
in materials or workmanship.
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materiais or workmanship In the sealed refrigeration system.
These parts are;
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Drier
5. Connecting tubing
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upto$ 75.00 maximum payment
©1990 Whirlpool Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
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