Whirlpool EVISHKXK User Manual

Whirlpool

NO- FROST UPRIGHT FREEZER

Model EV15HKXK

Use and

Guide

Safety
First

Child entrapment,
and suffocation are not
things of fhe pasf.

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

ot your old freezer, do it

safely. Please read the

enclosed safety book
let from the Association
of Home Appliance
Manufacturers. Help
prevent accidents.

Care

Copy Your Model Number
and Serial Number Here

When you need service, or
call with a question, hove
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 slip together in a handy
place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase/lnstallation Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

Before you plug it in

Before using your freezer, you ore personally

responsible for making sure that it...

• is installed and leveled on a floor that will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for
its size and use.

• is oonnected only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electrioal 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 Cl dry sheltered place.

• is used in an area where the room tempera
ture V ill not exceed IIO^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...

Rem )ve the Consumer Buy Guide label and
any in .ide labels before using the freezer. Re
move (uny 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 if. See clean
ing inst'uctions on page 5.

1. Check the strength of the floor. It should hold
the weight of fully loaded freezer.

2 Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in

flammables such as gasoline.

3. Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) air space on
top of freezer and 1 inch (2.5 cm) at back be
tween condenser and wall.

Level Freezer...

so that door will stay open at any position.

Remove base grille (see page 4). |
Starting with door hinge side,

turn left to raise corner.
Turn right to lower corner

Check with level.

After freezer is loaded with
food, recheck with level.

Raise

Lower

Plug it in...

Recommended Grounding Method

A 12( Volt, 60 Hz„ AC only, 15 ampere fused
electric al supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appli
ance t e provided. The receptacle should not

be controlled by a wall switch or pull chain.

Do not use an extension cord.

See ndividual electrical requirements and

grounding instruction sheet in your literature
packaqe.

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.

Freezer Shelves...

To remo'-e:

Lift front slightly, then lift shelf from back supports.

To repla :;e:

Set bock of shelf on rear supports then lower

the front on to front mounts.

Adjusting Cold Control...

• Turn control to higher number for 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 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 treezer door is opened.

Atterthe cabinet is cooled the compressor will
turn on and off as needed to keep freezer at
proper temperature.

Exterior Signal Light...

automatically warns of any unexpected power
failure.

Signal light

Bottom Trivet...

To remove:

• Lift up, then pull out.

To replace burned out signal light:

1. Unpiiig power cord from outlet.

2. Remove base grille. See page 4.

To replace:

• Set in bottom of freezer.

• Push into place.

If the signal light is not glowing, immediately
check:

• tor power interruption,

• the power cord; it may be disconnected from
the outlet,

• the signal light; it may be burned out.

3. Unplug burned out light and replace with one
of same wattage and size. Signal light can be
ordered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer. Part No.

530584.

4. Repicice base grille. See page 4.

5. Plug p ower cord into outlet.