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use&care guide
Whi
UPRIGHT
Model EV150F
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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,
defrost it, clean it and adjust controls.
Treat your new freezer with care. Use it only to
do what home freezers are designed to do.
Parts and features
Interior
Light
Temperature
Control
Power Saving
Control
Stationary
Freezer
Shelves
Bottom
Trivet
Model and
Serial Number
Plate
Juice Can
Shelves
Stationary
Door
Shelves
Key Eject
Lock
Signal Light
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service, or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete Modei and Seriai Numbers from the
piate iocated 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 mail 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 p_„
SAFETY FIRST........................................... 3
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Freezer
Remove Sales Labels
Clean It....................................................... 4
Plug It In
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USING YOUR FREEZER
Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Cooling Freezer First ................................. 5
The Power Saving Control
Changing the Light Bulb
Removing the Bottom Trivet....................... 6
The Key Eject Lock
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©1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Safety first
Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned freezers are still dangerous...
even if they will "just sit in the garage for
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.
The Signal Light
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Energy Saving Tips
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER
Cleaning Chart
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER. 8
Packaging and Sealing Food
To Wrap Foods .......................................... 8
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Storing Frozen Food
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VACATION AND MOVING CARE
Vacations
Shutting Off and Moving........................... 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11
FREEZER WARRANTY
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES 12
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Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your freezer, you are personciiy re-
sponsibie for making sure that it,.
• is instaiied 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, (Reter 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.
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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) 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 '/2 inoh (1.25 cm) on eaoh side of the freezer
for ease of installation
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 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 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.
Clean it...
Clean your freezer before
using it. See cleaning_
instructions on page /
Plug it in...
Level freezer...
so the door will stay
open at any position
1. Keep the 4 bolts that hold refrigerator in shipping
orate. They are the levelling legs.
2. Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the
bottom corners of refrigerator. Move refrigerator
into place.
3. Adjust each leg until the refrigerator won't rock.
4. Adjust front legs to level the refrigerator.
- To raise corners, turn legs in direction shown.
- To lower corners, turn legs in direction shown.
5. Check with level.
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 oft 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.
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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.
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 I
turn ON and OFF as needed to keep the freezer at|
the proper temperature.
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 when humidity is low,
2 Use the ON setting only if moisture forms on the
outside of the freezer.
Changing the light bulb...
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,
3. Replace the light shield. Insert the shield tabs in the |
slots, then press the shield to snap into place.
Light Shield
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Removing the bottom trivet...
To remove:
1. Lift front of trivet out of supports.
2. Puii out.
Lift the Front,
Then Pull Out.
To replace:
1. Position back of trivet on the rear waii supports.
2. Lower front into piace.
The key eject lock...
can heip reduce the hazard of child
entrapment
To iock 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.
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 procedures
for freezing foods. See pages 8 and 9
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
ordered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer.
Part No. 1103680
4. Close freezer door and plug power cord into outlet.
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
Do not let frost build up to more than Y; inch (6 mm)
thick. Efficiency is reduced
Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidity is
low.
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Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about 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 on floor under drain hole in
bottom of freezer
4, Take out all food and removable parts.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in severe
layers of newspaper and cover with blanket Food wil
stgy 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
Cleaning chart...
After defrosting:
1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
2 Plug in power cord.
3, See directions for "Setting the Temperature Conj
trol," page 5
Part
Removable parts
(trivet)
Outside
Inside walls
What to use How to clean
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
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
Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
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 metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel, baking
soda and warm water.
Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
Place pans of hot water in freezer wifh door open
to speed melting. Directing air from an elecfric
fan into freezer will also help,
• Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking
soda to 1 quort (.95 L) warm water
• Rinse and dry,
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of 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
Condenser coils
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter
gent and warm water
Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Vacuum cleaner;
using the brush
attachment.
' Slide freezer out away from fhe wall
' Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
the freezer, every two or 3 months.
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Freezing food in your freezer
To wrap foods...
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about one-
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage
temperature, it may be looded 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
16 cu. ft.
(452.8 L)
■ These amounts are bosed on USDA recommen
dations If too many packages of unfrozen food
are pooked at one time into the freezer, the rate
of freezing is too slow. Poor quality products result
Meat or
Fish
32 lbs.
(14.4 kg.)
Vegetables
or Fruit
48 lbs.
(21.6 kg.)
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together
3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
pockets.
third longer than distance around food to be
wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur
face with food in center of sheet.
and fold in toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2.5 cm) folds until food fits tightly
against wrapping
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: 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 pa
per with cellophane bonded to It, special freezer
bags, jars, cartons and freezer sealing 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 Tem
perature Controi to highest setting and let freezer
operate for several hours. After loading all food
Items, return Temperature Control to the usual
setting.
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.
Trivet - Store heavy and bulky packages here.
Trivet should be in place at all times for proper
air circulation.
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 (approximately 18 to 24 hours).
Door storage - Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retaining bar.
Juice can sheives - Store juice cans on door as
shown
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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 off 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.
If you move the freezer:
1. Remove trivet.
2. Do not place objects Inside cabinet.
3. Level properly to ensure good door seal.
WARNING:
Do not allow children near the freezer when the
door is biocked 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,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
!• Before caUing for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If electricity goes off:
Learn how long power will be off by calling the
power company
• If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, keep
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 safely refrozen, al
though the quality and flavor 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 freezer sfops running:
• Check to see if power cord
outlet.
• Check fuse box or cirouit breaker,
• Check electric company for a power failure,
• Be sure Temperature Control is turned ON.
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plugged into the
If compressor seems to run too long:
• Check to see that condenser, located on book of
freezer, is free of dust and lint.
• On hot summer days or if room is hot, compressor will
run longer to provide the oorrect amount of oooling,
• 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
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE® service assist
ance telephone number. Dial free from any
where in the U.S.:
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,
1-800-253-1301
If you need service*...
Whirlpool has a na
tionwide network of
franchised TECFI-CARE"
Service Companies.
Whir ol
rfC^-GA/^f
FRANCHISED SERVICE
TECH-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 -
MAJOR - SERVICE & REPAIR
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
XYZ SERVICE CO
SERVICE COMPANIES
123 MAPLE
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999-9999
WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS
& IRONERS-SERVICING
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
XYZ SERVICE CO
123 MAPLE ........................ 999-9999
TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warranty service,
anywhere in the United
States, To locate
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES -
MAJOR - REPAIRING & PARTS
OR
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
XYZ SERVICE CO
OR
SERVICE COMPANIES
123 MAPLE
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SERVICE COMPANIES
999-9999
4# If you have a problem*...
Cail 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. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
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 Step2.
*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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WHIRLPOOL* DOMESTIC, UL COMMERCIAL
LISTED AND NSF FREEZER
WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FULL FIVE 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 correcf 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 or commercial
establishment.
C. Damage to freezer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acfs of God or use of
products not approved by Whirlpool.
D. Food toss coverage tor UL commercial listed and NSF" freezers used in commercial applications.
Limited domestic food loss coverage. See below for details on limited domestic food loss protection plan.
Service under the full warranties must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE’ 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, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state ta 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 warranty provides reimbursement as outlined below for
food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a resulf of defects in materials or workmanship.
During the second through fifth 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 a Whirlpool Franchised TECH-CARE" service company.
Reimbursement of loss will be based on domestic use and freezer size up to the total cumulative amount shown
for the 5 year warranty period.
9.9 cu. ft. or smaller....................................................................................... upto$ 75.00 maximum payment
10.0 cu.ft. to 16.0 cu.ft
16.1 cu. ft. and larger.............................................................................. up to $200.00 maximum payment
The reimbursement amounts shown are representative for fhe contents of typical freezers by size and may
or may not cover the actual replacement costs of fhe contenfs of your freezer. They are the maximum amounts,
however, that will be paid and they are cumulative for the five year warranty period.
Sorry, but Whirlpool is not responsible for food tosses 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, fire damage, water damage, theft, or riots, strikes, war or acts of God.
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FSP " replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship.
FSP" replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system.
These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Dryer
5. Connecting tubing
up to $125.00 maximum payment
FZ001
Part No. 1104181 Rev. A
©1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool
Printed in U.S.A.
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