Whirlpool EVISHEXP User Manual
use&care guide
NO-FROST
UPRIGHT
Model EV15HEXP
:rs, Freeiers, Relrigeralor-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens, and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidil
Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else.
This booklet tells you howto start your freezer,
clean if and adjust controls.
Treat your new freezer with care. Use it only to
do what home freezers are designed to do.
Parts and features
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
plate 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 There is no warranty registration to re
turn Proof-of-purchase is all that Is required for in
warranty service
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
Contents
SAFETY FIRST............................................... 3
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN.............................. 3
Install Properly
Level Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It ...................................................... 4
Plug It In .................................................... 4
USING YOUR FREEZER................................. 5
Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Cooling Freezer First ................................. 5
The Power Saving Control
Removing and Adjusting Freezer Shelf. , 5
Adjusting the Freezer Shelves
Changing the Light Bulb
Removing the Bottom Basket
The Key Eject Lock
Safety first
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
things of the past. Junked or abandoned
freezers are still dangerous...even if they will
"just sit in the garage a few days."
If you are getting rid of your old freezer,
do it sdfely. Pledse redd the enclosed
safety sheet from the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent
accidents.
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Optional Automatic Ice Maker
Energy Saving Tips.................................... 7
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER
Cleaning Chart
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER
Packaging and Sealing Food
To Wrap Foods
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Storing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11
1, Before Calling for Assistance
2, If You Need Assistance
3, If You Need Service............................. 11
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 fhaf 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 for 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,
is not used by those who may not understand
how it should be used
is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.
Install properly...
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) air space on top of freezer
for proper ventilation.
4 Allow at least an inch (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 installation
6, 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.
Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and any
inside labels before using the freezer.
To remove any remaining giue:
1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, 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 alcohoi or fiammable or
toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, car
bon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the
surtace finish.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas
tened under the freezer at the front.
Clean it...
Clean your freezer before
using it See cleaning
instructions on page 7,
Plug it in...
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 into place.
3. Adjust front legs to level the freezer,
- To raise front, turn legs counterclockwise.
- To lower front, turn legs clockwise.
4. Check with level
5. After freezer is fully loaded, recheck with level.
Recommended Grounding Method
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 sen/ing only
this appliance be provided. Use a receptacie
which cannot be turned off with a switch or puli
chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Attach retaining clip over power cord plug from
literature package inside the freezer.
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