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Whirlpool
UPRIGHT FREEZER
Model EV200FXK
Use and
Guide
Interior
Light
Safety
First
Child entrapment,
and suffocation are not
things of the past.
Junked or abandoned
freezers are still dan
gerous...even if they will
“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 book
let from the Association
of Home Appliance
Manufacturers. Help
prevent accidents.
Adjustable
Cold
Control *
Power
Saving
......
Control
Juice
Can ~
Shelves
Key ^
Eject'“’"'""'""'
Lock
Built-In
Defrost Drain
(Not Shown)
Basket
Signal
Light
Care
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 Se
rial 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, your warranty and
sales sllptogether In a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase/lnstallation Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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 thaf if...
• is insfalled and leveled on a floor thaf will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for
Its size and use.
• is conneoted only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electrical supply and
grounding.
• is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers
• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
Install Properly...
is properly maintained,
is in a dry sheltered place,
is used in an area where the room tempera
ture will not exceed 110 F (43.3 C)
Is not run where there are explosive fumes.
is not used by children or others who may not
understand how it should be used,
is not loaded with food before it has time to
get properly cold.
Remove Sales Labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and
any inside labels before using the freezer. Re
move any left over glue with rubbing alcohol.
Note: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas
tened behind the base grille.
Clean It...
Clean your freezer before using it. See clean
ing instructions on pages.
1. Check the strength of the floor. It should hold
the weight of fully loaded freezer
Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in
2.
flammables such as gasoline.
Freezer may be installed flush against wall in
3.
back and cabinets on each side.
Level Freezer...
so that door will stay open at any position.
1. Remove base grille (see page4 ). "
2. Starting with door hinge side,
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.
Raise
Plug it in...
Recommended Grounding Method
A 120 Volt, 60 FIz., AC only, 15 ampere fused
electrical supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appli
ance be provided The receptacle should not
be controlled by a wall switch or pull chain.
Do not use an extension cord.
See individual electrical requirements and
grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.
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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...
• Turn control to higher number tor colder
temperatures
• Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures
Cooling Freezer First...
• Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling
with frozen food.
• Let it cool overnight before adding large
amount ot 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 ot times
the freezer door is opened.
Afterthe cabinet is cooled the compressor will
turn on and oft as needed to keep freezer at
proper temperature.
POWER SAVING CONTROL
SAVES
POWER
fact
OFF
ON
REDUCES
EXTERIOR
MOISTURE
The Power Saving Control...
operates electric heaters. These heaters help
prevent moisture from forming on the outside of
the freezer when humidity is high.
• Use the OFF setting when humidity is low to save
electricity.
• Use ON only If moisture forms on outside of
freezer.
Exterior Signal Light...
automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure
Signal light
If the signal light is not glowing,
check:
for power interruption,
the power cord; it may be disconnected from
the outlet,
the signal light; it may be burned out.
immediately 3. Unplug burned out light and replace with one
To replace burned out signal light:
1. Unplug power cord from outlet.
2. Remove base grille. See page 4.
of same wattage and size. Signal light can be
ordered from your WFIIRLFOOL dealer. Part No.
530584.
4. Replace base grille. See page 4.
5. Plug power cord into outlet.
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The Key Eject Lock...
can help reduce the
entrapment.
Changing Light Bulb.
hazard of child
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.
Ifthe key is lost, contactyour WHIRLPOOL dealer
for a replacement. Always give the complete
model and serial number of your freezer when
requesting a replacement key.
Removing the Base Grille.
• Open the door.
• Lift up on two tabs showing through grille.
• Swing the top of the grille forward.
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove light shield by pulling away from the
side wall.
3. Replace bulb with 40 watt appliance bulb.
4. To replace shield, insert tabs into slots in wall
and press.
• Lift grille off bottom supports.
• Replace in reverse order.
• Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind
the grille.
Bottom Basket...
To remove:
• Lift up, then pull out.
To replace:
• Insert into rear slides.
• Lower into place.
• Push basket into freezer.
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Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has
built up to about % inch (6 mm) thickness. Com
plete defrosting and cleaning should be done at
least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer
may need more frequent defrosting.
To clean:
1. Turn Cold Control to OFF.
2. Unplug power cord.
3. Take out all food and removable parts.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev
eral layers of newspaper and cover with a blan
ket. Food will stay frozen several hours.
4. Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed
melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be
removed in large pieces as it melts.
Direct air from electric fan into freezerto speed
defrosting.
5. Remove base grille, see page 4.
6. Unclip hose and allow water to drain through
hose into a flat pan.
7. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Flook drain hose in place.
2. Replace base grille.
3. Plug in power cord.
4. See directions for "Setting Cold Control" page
3.
Part
Removable parts
(basket)
Outside
Inside walls
What to use
Mild detergent and
warm water
Sponge, cloth or
papertowel; mild
detergent, warm water
How to clean
• Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
• Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good
auto paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces.
Do not use on plastic because it may damage these parts.
Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel,
baking soda, warm
water
Use plastic sera per to remove frost.
Place pans of hot water in freezer with door
open to speed melting. Directing air from
an electric fan into the freezer will also help.
Drain defrost water through drain hose into
a flat pan.
Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
baking soda to 1 quart (.95L) warm water.
Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife or other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause
damage to the liner and interior parts.
Door liner and gasket
Sponge, soft cloth or
papertowel; mild
detergent, warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Condenser coil Vacuum cleaner;
using the extended
narrow attachment
• Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
• Rinse and dry.
• Remove base grille. See page 4.
• Clean dust and lint from condenser (every
2 to 3 months).
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Freezing food in your freezer
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage
tennperature, 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 AT ONE TIME
Size of
Freezer
20 cu. ft. 40 lbs. 60 lbs.
(566L)
Meat or Vegetables
Fish or Fruit
(18 Kg) (27 Kg)
2. Bring front and back of wrapping to
gether 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.
These amounts are based on USDA recom
mendations. If too many paokages of un
frozen food are packed at one time into the
freezer the rate of freezing is too slow. Poor
quality products result.
Packaging and Sealing Food...
Airtight packaging is important in freezing
foods. Containers and wrappings should be
moisture and vapor-proof and paokages
should be sealed oarefully to keep moisture
in and air out.
Freezer burn can result if food is not prop
erly wrapped. When this happens food de
hydrates and is of poor quality
To wrap foods
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about
one-third longer than distance around
food to be wrapped. Plaoe wrapping
sheet on flat surface with food in center of
sheet.
4. Press all air from package. Fold each end
over twice. Make sure fold is tight and
fasten against end of package with
freezertape.
NOTE: When packaging meats that have not
been boned, pad sharp edges with extra
wrap or use stockinette to protect against
tearing or puncturing.
Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft
paper with cellophane bonded to it, special
freezer bags, jars, cartons and freezer seal
ing tape for packaging your food items. You'll
find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer.
See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the
Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,”
for complete information and tips on home
freezing.
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1. Before freezing large quantities of food,
turn Cold Control to highest position and
let freezer operate for several hours,
2. To speed freezing, lay packages In a sin
gle layer so each rests on the freezing
surface of a shelf. Leave space between
packages.
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3. Add more unfrozen food after first load is
frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours).
4. After all food is frozen, return Cold Control
to the usual setting.
Storing frozen food...
After food is frozen, stack packages any
where in the freezer. Packages should not
extend beyond the shelf edge or they may
keep the door from closing and sealing
properly.
Glide-out 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.
Arrange for someone to make regular checks
of your freezerto make sure it is operating and
electricity has not been interrupted
Shuffing 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 5.
4, Block door open for air circulation. Turn lock to
locked position with door open. Place blocks
between doorand cabinetand tape in place
with self-adhesive filament tape.
If you move the freezer:
• Remove basket.
• Do not place objects inside cabinet.
• Level properly to insure good door seal
Juice can shelves - Store juice cans on
door as shown.
Energy Saving Tips...
• Check door gasket and level freezerto as
sure a good door seal.
• Keep door openings to a minimum. Re
move several items at one time. Keep con
tents organized to eliminate searching.
• Fill to capacity. Follow recommended pro
cedures for freezing foods.
• Set Cold Control to provide temperatures
around 0 F ( 22 C). There is no need to
store foods below 0 F.
• Keep door locked to insure door closure.
• Clean condenser coils frequently.
• Do not let frost build up to more than ' 4 inch
(6 mm) thick. Efficiency is reduced.
• Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when
humidity is low.
CAUTION: To help prevent accidents, do
not allow children near the freezer when
the door is blocked open.
To restart freezer, see
page 3.
"Using your freezer,"
If you need service or help,
we suggest you follow
these three steps:
1. Before calling for service :
Performance problems are sometimes caused
by little things you can correct without fools. Be
fore you call for service, check this list.
If electricity goes off:
Learn how long power will be oft by calling the
power company.
• It service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less,
keep freezer closed. Most food will stay frozen.
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• If service is to be interrupted longer than 24
hours, do this:
1. Remove all trozen tood and store in a frozen
food locker. Or...
2. Place dry ice on top of food, using as large
pieces as possible. Profecf your hands with
gloves when using dry ice.
3. It neither food locker sforage or dry ioe is
available, 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 longerthan a freezer only par
tially filled. And a freezer full of meat will stay
cold longer than a freezer filled with baked
goods. Also, if the food still oontains ice crystals,
it may be safely refrozen, although the quality
and flavor may be affected. Use this food as
soon as convenient. If the oondition of the food
is poor or is in any way questionable, it is wise
to dispose of it.
If freezer stops running:
• Check to see if power cord is plugged into the
outlet.
• Check fuse box or circuit breaker,
• Check electric company for a power failure
• Be sure COLD CONTROL is turned on.
If compressor seems to run too long:
• Cheok to see that condenser, behind the base
grille, is free of dust and lint,
• On hot summer days or if room is hot, compres
sor will run longerto provide correct amount of
cooling.
• If large amounts of unfrozen food have been
put into the freezer, compressor will run longer.
2. If you need service :
If your WHIRLPOOL
appliance ever
needs service any
where in the United
States, help is just
a phone call away
.to your nearest
Whirlpool franchised
; , TEOH-OARE^ service
-T, : representative.
Whirlpool main
tains a nationwide network of franchised
TEOH-CARE service companies to fulfill your war
ranty and provide after-warranty service and
maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appli
ance in peak condition.
You'll find your nearest TEOH-CARE service
company listed in your local telephone book
Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES — HOUSEHOLD —
MAJOR-SERVICE & REPAIR. Should you not find
a listing, dial the Whirlpool COOL-LINE ° service
assistance toll-free telephone number:
Continental U.S.................Dial (800) 253-1301
In Michigan
Alaska and Hawaii
.......................
...........
Diai (800) 632-2243
Dial (800) 253-1121
If you move.. To make sure that your appliance
is correctly installed and to insure its continued
satisfactory operation, please telephone your
nearest TECH-CARE " service company for instal
lation or to get the name of a qualified installer.
(Installation cost will, of course, be paid by you.)
Helpful hints...You can help your TECH-CARE ser
vice representative give you faster service if you
include the model ahd serial number of your
appliance when requesting service. Also, retain
your sales slip and warranty to verify your war
ranty status.
Remember...Your TECH-CARE service represen
tative is specially trained in the expert repairing
and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances. He
can help you maintain the quality originally built
into your WHIRLPOOL appliance. So why not take
the time, now, to look up his telephone number
and jot it down in the space provided on the
cover.
3. If you have a problem H
Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at
the COOL-LINE service assistance telephone
number (see Step 2) or write:
Mr, Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 U.S. 33 North
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
If you must call or write, please provide: your
name, address, telephone number, type of appli
ance, brand, model, serial number, date of pur
chase, the dealer’s name, and a complete
desoription of the problem. This information is
needed in orderto better respond to your request
for assistance.
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