Whirlpool EV15HK User manual

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NO-FROST
UPRIGHT
FREEZER
Model EVISHK
freezers Relrlgeralor-Treezers. Ice Makers Dishwashers. BullI-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room AM Condllwners. Oehumldlflers

Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells you how to start your freezer,
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
Model and
W 2-Position
Top Shelf
Juice Can
Shelves
- Stationary
Door
Shelves
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Contents
Paae
SAFETY FIRST
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Pam
The Signal Light
Optional Automatic ice Maker : -6
BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN :
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7
Install Properly 74 Energy Saving Tips
Level Freezer 4 CLEANING YOUR FREEZER. 7
Remove Sales Labels 4 Cleaning Chart
Clear-It 4 FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER: : : 8
9
Plug It In 4 9
USING YOUR kl%kZER. Packaging and Sealing Food
5 ToWrap Foods 9
Setiing the Temperature Control 5 Loading : ‘, ,“,: “’ 1’ .:’ 10
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Cooling Freezer First 2 Storing Frozen Food
VACATION AND MOVING Ck, : : : : 10
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The Power Saving Control
Removingland Adjusting Freezer Shelf 5 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11 5 I. Before Calling for Assistance 11
Adjusttng :he Freezer Shelves 5 2 If You Need Assistance 11
Changing the Light Bulb 6 3. IfYouNeedService. 11
Removing the Bottom Basket 6 4. If You Have a Problem 11
The Key Eject Lock 6
c 1985 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your freezer, you are personally re-
sponsible for making sure that It
l ISInstalled and levelled on a floorthat WIIIhold the
weight, and 11~an area suitable for its size and use
l isconnected nnly to the right kind of outlet, with the
right electrical supply and grounding (Refer to
your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions”)
l ISused only for jobs expected of home freezers
l ISnot near ar oven, radiator or other heat source
l ISproperly maintained.
l is out of the weather.
l ISused in an area where the room temperature
will not exceed 110°F (43 3’C).
l is not run where there are explosive fumes.
l IS not used by those who may not understand
how it should be used.
l is not loaded with food before it has time to get
properly cold.

Install properly...
dodo
3 inches3 inches
’ Check the strerlgth of the floor It should hoid the’ Check the strerlgth of the floor It should hoid the
werght of a fL,lly loaded freezer.werght of a fL,lly loaded freezer.
L Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in-L Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in-
flammables such as gasoline.flammables such as gasoline.
? Alloti 3 IncheL [I L cm] arr space or top of freezer
for proper ve ~trra+lOrI
-: Allow at lecc t a7 pch (2 5 cm; between the
freezer cond-srser on the back cf the unrt. and
the wall
‘, Allow inch, .‘t cm] on each side ‘1f the freezer
for ease \:f rn Vc~llatlor;
6. If the freezer I ‘o be rn a corner, you rnrght wart to
leave extra sy‘ace on the hinge sde so the door
can be open,t:ci wider
’ The four bolts ‘-at herd your freezer in the shrpprng
crate are desIgned to be the levelling legs Screw
the legs far erlough Into the bolt holes, in each of
the four bott:)ni corners, so the freezer stands
ab#sJ ’ rnch 5 ;m) ‘sff the floor
Level freezer...
so the door 4 stay oaen at any posrtror
Thusfreeze: n’as 2 threaded leveling legs that are
shopped 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 frorr legs to level the freezer
~ To raise front, turn legs clockwise
- To lower front, turn legs counterclockwrse
4. Check with level
4 5. After freezer ISfully loaded, recheck with level
Remove sales labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Gurde 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 dishwashrng detergent solutton (I
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
surface finish.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas-
tened under the freezer at the front.
Clean it ...
Clean your freezer befor
using rt See cleaning
instructions on page 7
Plug it in...
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3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Retaining Clip
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Freezer 1 ..
Power Plug I
’ - ” grounding-plug
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115Volt, 60 Hz., AC only15 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 off 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.

Using your freezer
Setting the temperature control... Adjusting the temperature control...
To start, turn control to the middle of the dial This
setting ISdesigned to morntarn the temperature at
:lr near 0 F(~ 17 8 ‘C] under normal operatrng
::ondrtions
1 Turn control to higher number for colder temper-
atures
2 Turn to lower number for less cold temperatures.
Cooling freezer first...
1 Allow freezerto cool 6 to 8 hours before frlllng wrth
frozen food.
The Power Saving Control...
operates electrrc heaters. These heaters help pre-
vent morsture from forming on the outstde of the
freezer when hurnrdity is high
1 Use the OFF setting to save energy when humidrtv IS
low
? Use the ON setting only if moisture forms or the out-
side of the freezer
Removing and adjusting the top
freezer shelf...
To remove shelf:
1. Loftfront, then back off supports
2 Replace in reverse order
To adjust shelf:
1 Remove shelf
2 Remove supp4s by slicing upwOrds
3 Replace supl;cxts on desired level
4 Replace shelf
Adjusting the freezer shelves...
To remove shelf:
1 Remove food from shelf
2 ,et It cool overnight before adurng large amount
of unfrozen food.
Note: ‘When freezer 1sfirs?started, the compressor
sti~llrun constantly unttl the cabinet IScooled It may
take IJP to 6 to 8 hours or longer, depending on room
temperature and the r,umber of times the freezer
door 1sopened
After the cabinet IS cooled, the compressor will
‘urn ‘:IN and OFF as needed to keep the freezer at
the proper temperature
stops
2 Slide shelf strc ght out to star>
S ,ift fron:
4 Slide the rest : r the way out
To replace shelf:
1 Fit bock of shelf on top of gurdes with wire stops on
bottom of gui; les
2 Loft front ther slide shelf until It clears the guide

Changing the light bulb...
Light Shield
WARNING: To avoid possible shocks, first unplug
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freezer or turn off electricity leadlng
to freezer at the main power supply.
:I 1 Remove the light shield from the side of the control
panel. Depress the bock of the shield to release the
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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
4. Plug in power cord or switch on electricity.
Removing the bottom basket...
To remove:
1 Lift front of basket out of supports.
2. Pull out
Lift the Front,
Then Pull Out
To replace:
1 PosItton bock of basket on the rear wall supports
2 Lower front Into place.
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The key eject lock...
con heir, reduce the hazard of child
entrapment
The signal light...
automatically warns of any unexpected
power failure.
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Signal Light
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Ifthe signal light isnot glowing, immediately check.
l for power interruption,
l for on unplugged power cord,
l for a burned out signal light
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.
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.
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 con be
ordered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer,
Part No. 1103680
4. Close freezer door and plug power cord into outlet.

Optional automatic ice maker.. .
If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or
plan to add one later [Part No. ECKMF-83 and wiring
harness 1103831),there are a few things you will need
to know:
l The ON OFF lever ISa wire srgnal arm
Down for making ice automatically.
Up...to shut off the ice maker
l Shake the bin occasronally to keep cubes sepa-
rated, and to obtarn increased storage capacity.
On
Lower Signal
Arm to Start It. Raise Signal
Arm to Stop Ice Maker.
Energy saving tips...
‘$0~ can help your freezer use less electrrcity
l Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a
good door seal
l Clean the condenser COIISregularly
9 Keep door operrngs to a minrmum Remove several
Items at one time Keep contents organized to elimi-
note searching
l FIIIto capacity Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods. See pages 9 and IO.
l It ISnormal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner They will break apart easrly.
l You will hear water running when ice maker IS
working. You’ll hear ice fall into the brn Don’t let
these sounds bother you.
l The ice maker WIII not operate until the freezer is
cold enough to make Ice. This can take overnight.
l Because of new plumbing connections. the frrsf
Ice may be drscolored or off-flavored. Discard the
first few batches of Ice.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to
shut off the ice maker. When you return the bin,
push It all the way in and lower the arm to the ON
position.
l If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an
off-flavor...like stale water Throw them away. They
will be replaced Cubes in the Ice bin can also
become smaller by evaporation.
l The ice maker water supply should not be soft-
ened water. The chemicals could damage the Ice
maker molds.
l Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( - 17.8”C) There isno need to store foods
below 0°F
9 Keep door locked to ensure door closure
l Keep Power Savtng Control on OFF when humidity is
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer ISa No-Frost model and defrosts automatically Complete
cleaning, however, should be done at least once a year
To clean: After cleaning:
1 Turn Temperat\ Ire Control to OFF 1 Replace shelves and basket
2 Unplug power cord 2 Plug in power cord.
3 lake out all foild 3. See directions for “Setting the Temperature Con-
trol:’ page 5.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food
WIIIstay frozen fcr several hours
4 Remove shelves and basket
5 Clean freezer according to the following directions
WARNING: When moving the freezer, wipe up
any water that may have spilled
from the defrost pan. Spilled water
can cause slipping and injury.

Cleaning chart...
Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
l Wash with worm water and o mild detergeni
(she!ves, basket, etc.) water
l Rinse and dry
Outside Sponge. cloth or paper
l Wash with warm water and a mild de-
towel. mild detergert tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
appliance wax [or good cleansers.
auto paste wax]
l Rrnse and dry
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twce a year with applrance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth Do not use wax
on plastic pafts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls Sponge, soft cloth ‘or 9 Wash with warm water and mild detergent;
(Freezer should be paper towel, baktng OR with solutron of 2 tablespoons (26 g) bakrng
allowed to warm soda, worm water soda to 1quart ( 95 L) worm water
up so cloth won’t stick.) mild detergent
l Rinse ond dry
Door liner and gasket
Defrost pan (behind Sponge, soft cloth or
freezer on top of paper towel, mrid deter
compressor) gent and warm water
Condenser coils
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because they may
damage these parts.
Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash mirthwarm water and mild detergent
paper towel, mi!d deter
l Rrnse and dry
gent ana worm woter
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because they may
damage these parts.
Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment
WARNING: Watch out
for sharp wire ends at
top of condenser
coils. They can cause
injury or damage
brush.
l Slide freezer out away from wall
8 Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild
detergent Do not remove defrost pan to
clean.
l Rinse and dry
l Make sure defrost drain tube points into pan
l Slide freezer bock into place.
. Slide freezer out away from the wall.
l Clean dust and lint from condenser cotls behind
the freezer at least every other month.
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Freezing food in your freezer
To wrap foods...
When frec~rer has cooled to a safe storage
temperature Itmay be loaded with frozen food.
When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see
the following chart for the amount to freeze at
one time.
These amoLjnts ore based or USDA rec;mmer
aotlons It tc? many packages of urlfrcrer fc:,rj
are packet .3t me time ~r-~+othe freezer ‘he rate
<if‘ree2 rq :c‘00 s!c or 4x r ~~:J(~F~ pr :~CI~,:Ys resd +
Packaging and sealing food...
Artlght p lckaglng IS Important in freezing
foods Con1 liners apd ‘tiNrappings should be
moisture ant Svapor-proof and packages should
be sealed c ~ref& +o keep moisture or and air
Ok’
Freezer b lrn can result if food ISnot properly
wrapped. When this happens food dehydrates
and ISof pc’2r qual$
1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about one-
third longer than distance around food to be
wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur-
face with food In center of sheet
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together
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
4. Press all CNfrom package Fold each end over
+w ce Make sure fold is tight and fasten
against end of package with freezer tape
NOTE: When packaging meats that have not
been Doned. pad sharp edges with extra wrap
or use stockinette to protect agatnst 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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Loading... Storing frozen food...
1. Before freezing large quantities of food, turn Tern-
perature Control to highest setting and let freezer
operate for several hours. After loading all food
items, return Temperature Control to the usual
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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 closrng and sealing properly
Basket - Store heavy and bulky packages here.
Basket should be In place at all times for proper
air crrculation.
2. To speed freezrng, lay packages in a single layer
so each rests on the surface of a shelf. Leave space
between packages.
3. Add more unfrozen food after first load IS /
frozen (approxrmately 18 to 24 hours) Door storage ~ Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retaining bar
;I;zw;can shelves ~ Store juice cans on door as
Vacation and moving care
Vacations...
Arrange for someone to make regular checks of
your freezer to make sure it isoperating and electrrcrty
has not been interrupted
Shutting off and moving...
If treezer 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 crrculatron Turn lock to
locked posrtrorr with door open Place blocks be-
tween door and cabrnet and tape in place with
10 self-adhesive filament tape
If you move the freezer:
1. Remove shelves and basket.
2. Tape doors shut.
3. Do not place objects inside cabinet.
4. Level properly to ensure good door seal.
WARNING:
Do not allow children near the freezer when the
door is blocked open. They may become in-
jured or trapped.
When moving the freezer, clean up any water
that may have spilled from the defrost pan.
Spilled water can cause slipping and injury.
To restart freezer, see “Using your freezer,” page 5

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things
iou can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind
If electricity goes off:
Learn how long power WIII be off by calling the
power compar i
l ;f service ISto :~e interrupted 24 hours or less, keep
freezer closeo Most food WIIIstay frozen
l if service ISio ne interrupted longer than 24 hours,
do this
1. I?emove 0 Jnfrozen food and store in a frozen
fooa locker OR...
2. Place 2 Ibs. (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 fo#X iocker storage or dry Ice ISavail-
able. use or can perishable food at once
l -he length of 4me food WI/I stay frozen depends OP
several factor:, For Instance a full freezer will reman
:olc longer bar a freezer patiiclly fllled. And a
freezer full of meat WIII stay cold longer than a
freezer fllied Beth baked goods Also. Ifthe food still
=ontans Ice ( rysials, It may be safely refrozen, al-
;hough the qballty and flavor may be affected Use
!hls food as %on as convenient If the condition of
the food ISpc,>r or ISin any way questionable, it IS
swse to dlspor+ of it
If freezer stops running:
9 Check to set if power cord IS plugged into the
niltlet
9 Check ‘use bL TXor circuit breaker
l ‘Ckjeck electn, company for a power faililre
l Be sure Temperature Control IS turned ON
If compressor seems to run too long:
9 Check to see that condenser, located on buck of
freezer, ISfree xf dust and lint
l On hot summer days or if room IShot, compressor will
runlongerto~rovldethecorrectamouniofcoollng
l If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put
into the freezer, compressor WIIIrun longer
l Check to see that there IS enough air clrculatlon
space above and in back of the freezer
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2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” service assistance
telephone number. Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Consultants The
Consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satlsfac-
tory operation from your appliance or, tf service IS
necessary. recommend a qualified service company
in vour area.
3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has a na-
tionwide network of
franchised TECH-CARE R
- Service Companies
TECH-CARE service
technicians are tralned
to fulfill the product
warranty and provide
after-warranty service,
1 FRANCHISED SERVICE 1 anywhere In the United
States To locate
TECH-CARE sewice in your urea, call our COOL-LINE
sewice assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or
look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
APPLIANCES - HOUSEHOLD- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES-
MAJOR-SERVICE 8 REPAIR MAJOR - REPAIRING 8 PARTS
OR
HHIRLPDOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH~CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH~CARE SERVICE
SEH\ I(‘& ro.H/!4n/h:.s .5I;H\‘I~‘t (‘Oil/‘\ VI/-\
XYZ SERVICE CO XYL SERVICE CO
123 Maole 999-9999 123 Maple 399 9999
OR
WASHING MACHINES. DRYERS
8 IRONERS-SERVICING
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED IECH~CARE SERVILF
.YtH\‘I(‘E r’o.wl!t.\lFi
XYZ SEHVICE CO
121 MaDIe 999~9999
4. If you have a problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE sewice asststance telephone
number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our
Consultants, or If you prefer, write to
Mr Stephen E. Upton, Sr.Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
<If you must call or write, please provide model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a
complete description of the problem. This informa
tion is needed in order to better respond to your
request for assistance.
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Whirlpool
Home L Appliances
Part No. 1103667 Rev A
‘c; 1985 Whirlpool Corporation
Making your world a llttle easier.
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