Whirlpool EV130FXK User manual

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UPRIGHT FREEZER
EV130FXK
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Use and Care
Guide
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Copy Your Model Number
and Serial Number Here
When you need service, or \
call with a question, have
this information ready. Model Number
1. Complete Model and Se-
rial Numbers(see location of
plate on front page]. Serial Number
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.
Purchase Date
Servlce Company and Telephone Number

Before you plug it in
Before using your freezer, you are personally
responsible for making sure that it...
l is installed and leveled on a floor that will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for
its size and use.
l is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
sourc i!.
l is pro:>erly maintained.
l is in c dry sheltered place.
l is connected only to the right kind of out-
let, with the right electrical supply and
grounding. (Referto your”Electrical Require-
ments and Grounding Instructions.“)
l is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers.
* is use j in an area where the room tempera-
ture v. ill not exceed 110 F (43.3 C].
l is not un where there are explosive fumes.
l is not Jsed by children or others who may not
unde stand how it should be used.
l is not loaded with food before it has time to
get p operly cold.
Install Properly...
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3 inches above
1 inch in back1
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) arr space on
top of freezer; 1 inch (2.5 cm) at back between
condenser and wall and ‘2 inch (1.25 cm] at
each side.
4. The four bolts that held your freezer in the ship-
ping crate are designed to be leveling legs
Screw them far enough into the bolt holes in
the four corners of the bottom of the freezer so
the freezer stands about 1 inch (2.5 cm] off the
floor.
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.
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Note: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas-
tened underneath cabinet. I
level IFreezer.. .
so that door will stay open at any position.
I, Starti rg with door hinge side, turn left to raise
corn ‘r.
2. Turn I ght to lower corner.
3. Chec k with level.
4. After ‘reezer is loaded
with f )od. recheck with
level
Raise lower
Clean It...
Clear your freezer before using it. See clean-
ing instnictions on page 4.
Plug It In...
Freezer
power c
J-prong grounding
Recommended Grounding Method
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused
electric11 supply is required. It is recommended
that a st?parate circuit serving only this appli-
ance bt? provided. The receptacle should not
be controlled by a wall switch or pull chain.
Do no1 use an extension cord.
See il\dividual electrical requirements and
groundi ‘rg instruction sheet in your literature
packag?

To Start, turn control to the middle of the dial.
l Allow freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling
This setting will maintain zero zone temperatures with frozen food.
under normal operating conditions.
l Let it cool overnight before adding large
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amoulits of unfrozen food.
l Frost v,‘ill form on the shelves. It will form first and
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be he Jvier on the top shelves.
Note: W,ien 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 roonl temperature and the number of times
the free,‘er door is opened.
Aftert ale cabinet is cooled the compressor will
turn on and off as needed to keep freezer at
proper temperature.
Setting the Cold Control... Cooling Freezer First...
Adjusting Cold Control...
the free,:er when humidity is high.
. Turn control to higher number for colder
l Use ths::OFF setting when humidity is low to save
electricity.
temperatures.
l Use C Y only if moisture forms on outside of
l Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures, freeze f:
The Power Saving Control. ..
operc tes electric heaters. These heaters help
prevent moisture from forming on the outside of
Bottom Trivet...
To remove:
l Lift up, then pull out.
To replace:
l Set in bottom of freezer.
l Push into place.
Lift up
Then out
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Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has
built up to about ‘14inch (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. 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 sev- 6. Clea1’1 freezer according to the following
eral layers of newspaper and cover with blanket. direc ions.
Food will stay frozen several hours. After defrosting:
5. Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed
melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be I. Remoqe shallow pan from underneath freezer.
removed in larqe pieces as it melts. 2. Plug ik>power cord.
Direct air from electric fan into freezer to speed 3. See c!irections for “Setting the Cold Control,”
defrosting. page 3
I Part
Removable parts
(trivet)
Outside
.
Inside walls
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Door liner and gasket
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Condenser coil
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What to use How to clean
Mild detergent and
l Wash with warm water and a mild
warm water dc?tergent.
l Ri ‘Ise and dry.
Sponge, cloth or
l Wash with warm water and a mild
papertowel; mild dc?tergent.
detergent, warm water
l Ri ?se and dry.
l Drr not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Waxing is recommended In high humidity areas. Use a good ad0
paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not
use on plastic because it Inay damage these parts.
Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel,
baking soda, warm
water
0 Use plastic scraperto remove frost.
l Pt~ce pans of hot water in freezerwith
door open to speed melting. Directing
ai. from an electric fan into the freezer
will also help.
l W :,sh with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
btrking soda to1 quart(.95L) warm water.
l Ri’>se and drv.
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DO NOT USE an Ice pick, k nlfe or other sharp-polnted tool or any
type of electrtc defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause
damage to the liner and lriterfor parts.
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l Clean dust and lint from condenser
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Freezing food in your freezer
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 FREEZEAT ONE TIME.
Size of Meat or Vegetables
Freezer Fish or Fruit
13 cu. ft. 26 Ibs. 39 Ibs.
(368 L) (11.7 kg) (17.5 kg.)
.These amounts are based on USDA recom-
mendations. If too many packages 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...
Airtrght 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.
Rigid polyethylene (plastic] containers
with tight-fitting lids, straight-sided can-
ning/freezing jars, heavy-duty aluminum
foil, plastic-coated paper and non-permea-
ble plastic wraps (such as Saran) are recom-
mended. Note: Heat-sealed boiling bags
are easy to use and can be used by them-
selves or as carton liners.
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 wrapprng material about
on A-third longer than distance around
foe 3 to be wrapped. Place wrapping
she et on flat surface with food in center of
she et.
2. Brir g front and back of wrapping to-
ge’her and fold in toward food, making at
least two one-inch (2.5 cm) folds until food
fits ightly against wrapping.
3. Cre:lse ends close to food to eliminate air
4. Pre: j all air from package. Fold each end
over- twice. Make sure fold is tight and
fasten against end of package with
freerertape.
NOTE: ‘when packaging meats that have not
been ,:)oned, pad sharp edges with extra
wrap or use stockinette to protect against
tearins: or puncturing.
See Ibooklet, “How to Preserve Foods the
Modem Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,”
for complete information and tips on home
freezing.
loading...
1. Before freezing large quantities of food,
turr Cold Control to highest position and
let l’eezer operate for several hours.
2. To s;:)eed freezing, lay packages in a sin-
gle layer so each rests on the freezing
surf :Ice of a shelf. Leave space between
pat itages.
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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.
frlvet- Store heavy and bulky packages
here. Trivet should be in place at all times
for proper air circulation.
Door storage -Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retaining bar
Energy Saving Tips.. .
l Check door gasket and level freezer to as-
sure a good door seal.
l Keep door openings to a minimum. Re-
move several items at one time. Keep con-
tents organized to eliminate searching.
l Fill to capacity. Follow recommended pro-
cedures for freezing foods.
l Set Cold Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F [ -22°C). There is no need to
store foods below 0°F.
l Clean condenser coils frequently.
l Do not let frost build up to more than ‘/4 inch
(6 mm] thick. Efficiency is reduced.
l Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when
humidity is low.
Vacc~gtion and
moving care
Vacations...
Arran ge for someone to make regular checks
of your lreezer to make sure it is operating and
electric ty has not been interrupted.
Shutting off and moving...
If free; er is shut off for more than 24 hours:
1. Remove and store all food.
2. Unplrlg freezer.
3. Clea,~ thoroughly. See “Cleaning your freezer,”
page 4.
4. Block door open for air circulation. Turn lock to
locks d position with door open. Place blocks
betw .?en door and cabinet and tape in place
with self-adhesive filament tape.
If you m we the freezer:
l Remo\,e shelves and trivet.
l Do no1 place objects inside of cabinet.
l Level l)roperly to insure good door seal.
To re:,tart freezer, see “Using your freezer,”
page3.

If you need service or
assistance, we su7gest you
follow these fours eps:
1. Before calling for assistance.. .
Performance problems often result from If compressor seems to run too long:
little things you can find and fix yourself with-
out tools of any kind.
l Check tl) see that condenser, located on back
of freeze r,is free of dust and lint.
If electricity goes off:
l On hots lmmer days or if room is hot, compres-
Learn how long power will be off by calling the sor will r jn longer to provide correct amount of
power company. cooling.
If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less,
keep freezer closed. Most food will stay frozen.
l If large Imounts of unfrozen food have been
put into Vie freezer, compressor will run longer.
If service is to be interrupted longer than 24
l Check t8) see that there is enough air circula-
hours, do this: tion soac e above and in back of freezer.
Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen
food locker. Or
Place dry ice on top of food, using as large
2. If you need assistance* ...
pieces as possible. Protect your hands with Call thr! Whirlpool COOL-LINE Dservice as-
gloves when using dry ice. sistance Ielephone number. Dial free from:
If neither food locker storage or dry ice IS Contint!ntal U.S. . . . . . . . . [phone]
available, use or can perishable food at Michigc.rn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
once. Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . . . (800) 253- 1121
The length oftime food will stay frozen depends and talk ,vith one of our trained Consultants.
on several factors. For instance: a full freezer The Cons lltant can instruct you in how to ob-
will remain cold longerthan a freezer only par- tain satis,actory operation from your appli-
tially filled. And a freezer tull of meat will stay ante or, i’ service is necessary, recommend a
cold lonaer than a freezer filled with baked qualified :;ervice company in your area.
goods. Ai;o. ifthe food still contains ice crystals,
it may be safely refrozen, although the quality 3. If yo#u need service”...
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 stops running:
l Check to see if power cord is plugged into the
outlet.
l Check fuse box or circuit breaker.
l Check electric company for a power failure
l Be sure COLD CONTROL is turned on.
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4. If YOU have a problem* ...
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number (see Step 2) and talk with one
of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Ifyc:u must call or write, please provide: model
nutrner, serial number, date of purchase, and
a complete description of the problem. This
information is needed in order to better re-
sporld to your request for assistance.
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