Whirlpool EV190F User manual

UPRIGHT
FREEZER
Model EV190F

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
Temperature’
Control
Power Savlng /
Control
Pull-Out /
Basket
Stationary
Freezer R
Shelves
Trlvet
\
Shelves
lock
Model and
Serial Number
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
Viher you eec senme, or call with a questlon,
n,ave thusInfo TatIon ready
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the
plate locatec: as shown).
Serial Number
2. Purchase c!ate from sales slip
Copy this ivlformatlon In these spaces. Keep this
book, your w~rronty and sales slip together In a
Purchase Date
handy place
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration Card furnished with this product.
Service Company and Telephone Number

Contents
SAFETY FIRST.
BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN
Install Properly
Level Freezer
Remove SalesLabels
Clean It,
Plug It In
USING YOUR FiEiiER
Setting the Temperature Control
Adjusting the Temperature Control
Cooling Freezer First
The Power Saving Control
Changing the Light Bulb
Adjusting the Basket Shelf
Removing the Bottom Trivet
The Key Eject Lock
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The Signal Light 6
Energy Saving Tips 6
CLEANING YOUR FREEZER. 7
Cleaning Chart, 7
FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER. 8
Packaging and Sealing Food 8
ToWrap Foods 8
Loading 9
Storing Frozen Food’ : : : : : : : : : : 9
VACATION AND MOVING CARE, IO
Vacations, 10
ShuttingOffandMoving::::::::..:: 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 11
FREEZERWARRANTY 12
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES. 12
c 1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you plug it in
IMPORTANT
Before using your freezer, you are personally re
l ISproperly maIntaIned
sponstble for maklng sure that it
l ISout of the weather
l ISInstalled and levelled on a floorthat will hold the
weight, and In an area suitable for Its size and use . rs used in on area where the room temperature
l ISconnected or)ly to the right kind of outlet, with the will not exceed 110 F (43 3’C)
right electrica: supply and grounding [Refer to . ISnot run where there ore explosive fumes
your “Electrlcal Requirements and Grounding
l IS not used by those who may not understand
lnstructlons”) how It should be used
l ISused only for lobs expected of home freezers
l ISnot loaded with food before it has time to get
l ISnot near an oven, radiator or other heat source properly cold

Install properly.. Remove sales labels...
&o
3 inches
L
1
i-
: Check ihe strergth of the floor It should hold the
weight of a folly loaded freezer
2 Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in-
flammables such as gasoline.
3 Allow 3 Inches (7 5 cm: air space o? top of freezer
for proper ver t IatlorI
0 Allciv CI: least an Inch [2 5 cm/ betweer +Pe
freezer cora(Jnser or8 the back of the unit and
the wal’
5 A/lo& Inch 125 Cal] on each side of ‘he freezer
for ease of In *ollaticr
6 If the freezer s tc be against a ~011 you might
want to leave extra space on the hirge side so the
door can be -opened wider
Level freezer.. .
so the door will stav oDen at any position.
Raise
Lower
This freezer has 2 threaded levelling legs that are
shipped in a separate package.
1 Screw these legs all the way into bolt holes in the
bottom front corners of freezer.
2 Slide the freezer into place.
3 Adjust front legs to level the freezer.
- To raise corners, turn legs in direction shown
-To lower corners, turn legs In direction shown.
4 Check with level.
5 After freezer is fully loaded, recheck with level.
4
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 removtng 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 ...
Clear your freezer before
using it See cleaning
InstructIons on page 7
Plug it in...
Retaining Clip
3-prong groundin
type wall recepta
Freezer /
Power Plug ’ ” grounding-plug
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 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.
See individual electrical requirements and ground-
ing instruction sheet in your literature package.

Using your freezer
Setting the temperature control...
To start, turn control to the middle of the dial Thus
setting ISdesigned to morntarn the temperature at
or near 0°F [ 178 C) under normal operating
conditions
The Power Saving Control...
operates electric heaters These heaters help pre-
vent moisture from forming on the outside of the
freezer when humrdity IShigh
1 else the OFF setting when humrdrty IS low
2 Use the ON setting only If moisture forms on the
outside of the freezer
Changing the light bulb...
Adjusting the pull-out basket...
To remove basket:
1 Remove food from basket.
2. Slide basket out to stop.
3. Lift front.
4. Slide the rest of the way out
To replace basket:
I. Fit back of basket on top of guide stops on bottom
of guides.
2 Lrft front, then slide the basket untrl it clears the
guide stops.
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 freezerto cool 6 to 8 hours before filltng with
frozen food.
2 Let it cool overnrght 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, dependrng on room
temperature and the number of times the freezer
door IS opened
After the cabinet IS cooled, the compressor will
turn ON and OFF as needed to keep the freezer at
the proper temperature
WARNING: To avold posslble shocks, first unplug
treezer or turn off electrlclty leadlng
to freezer at the maln 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

Removing the bottom trivet...
To remove:
1 Lift front of trivet out of supports
2 Pull out
Lift the Front,
Then Pull Out.
To replace:
1 Posrtfon back of trivet on the rear wall supports
2 Lower front lr,to place
The key eject lock...
can help reduce the hazard of chfld
entrapment /
The signal light...
automatfcally warns of any unexpected
power failure
Signal Light
/
Ifthe signal light isnot glowing. fmmediately check
0 for power interruption,
l for an unplugged power cord,
l for a burned out signal light
Energy saving tips...
You can help your freezer use less electricity
l Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
l Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a around 0 F [ 17 8 C] There
IS no need to store
good door seal foods below 0 F
l Clean the condenser coils regularly
l Keep door openings to a minimum Remove several
Items at one ttme Keep contents organized to elrmr-
note searching
l FIII to capacity Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods See pages 8 and 9
l Keep door looked to ensure door closure
l Do not let frost bufld up to more than % Inch (6 mm)
thick Efficiency IS reduced
l Keep Power Saving Control on OFF when humidfty IS
low
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 Push out signal light from behind, then unplug
burned out light. Replace light with one of
the same wattage and size. Signal light can
be ordered from your WHIRLPOOL dealer,
Part No. 1103639
4 Close freezer door and plug power cord into
outlet.
6

Cleaning your freezer
Thusfreezer 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 hrgh humrdrty areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrostrng
To defrost and clean:
1 Turn Temperature Control to OFF
2 Unplug power cord
3 Place a shallow pan [sides no higherthanl inch] on
floor under drain hole in bottom of freezer.
1CAUTION: Do not place pan under the I
right hand ride oithe freezer. Coils under
the heezer could be damaged and sharp
edges ot the freezer could cause per-
sonal injury.
4 Take out all food and removable harts
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use
Removable parts
(trivet, basket) Sponge or cloth; mrld
detergent and warm
water
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with blanket Food WIII
stay 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 rt melts Direct air from
electric fan Into freezer to speed defrosting
6 Clean freezer according to the followlng
directrons
Atter defrosting:
1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
2 Plug in power cord
3 See directions for “Setting the Temperature Con-
trol: page 5
How to clean
l Wash with warm water and a mild detergent
l Rrnse and dry
Outside Sponge, cloth or paper
l Wash with warm water and a mrld
towel, mild detergent. detergent Do not use abrasive or
appliance wax [or good harsh cleansers.
auto paste wax]
l Rinse and dry
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twtce a
year with applrance wax or a good auto
paste wax Apply wax with a clean, sofl cloth
Do not use wax on plastic parts.
Waxing palnted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls Plastic scraper pans of
l Use plastrc scraper to remove frost
hot water electric far>
l Place pans of hot water in freezer wrth door open
sponge or towel. baking to speed meltrng Directing air from an electrrc
soda and warm water fan Into freezer
WI/I also help
l Wash wrth solutron of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking
soda to 1quart ( 95 L) warm water
l 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 Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with mild detergent and warm water
paper towel, mild deter
l Rinse and dry
gent and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plasiic parts.
Condenser coils Use vacuum cleaner
l Slide freezer out away from the wall
with brush attachment l Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
WARNING: Watch out the freezer, every two or 3 months
for sharp wire ends at
top of condenser
tolls. They can cause
Injury or damage
brush.

Freezing food in your freezer
n
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 ot
one time.
POUNDS OF FOOD
TO FREEZEAT ONE TIME*
Size of Meat or Vegetables
Freezer Fish or Fruit
19.1cu. ft. 38.2 Ibs. 57.3 Ibs.
(5455 L) (17.2 kg.) (25.8 kg.)
‘These amounts ore based on USDA recommen-
dations If too many packages of unfrozen food
ore pocked at one ttme Into the freezer, the rote
of freezing I:,too slow Poor qualrty products result
Packaging and sealing food...
AIrtIght packagtng IS important in freezlng
foods Con*alners and wrapprngs should be
moisture and vapor-proof and packages should
be sealed carefully to keep morsture In and air
out
Freezer burn con result If food IS not properly
wrapped When this happens, food dehydrates
and ISof poor quality
To wrap foods...
2. Bring front and bock of wrapping together
and fold in toward food, maklng at least two
one-inch (2 5 cm] folds until food fits tightly
against wrapping
3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate arr
pockets
4. Press all air from package Fold each end over
twrce Make sure fold IS tight and fasten
against end of package wrth freezer tape
NOTE: When packaglng meats that have not
been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap
or use stockinette to protect agarnst tearing or
puncturing
Use heavy-duty olumrnum freezer foil, kraft pa-
per with cellophane bonded to It,special freezer
bogs, 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.
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

Loading... Storing frozen food...
After food ISfrozen, stack packages anywhere
In the freezer Packages should not extend be-
yond the shelf edge or they may keep the door
from closrng and sealrng properly
1. Before freezing large quantities of food, turn Tem-
perature Control to highest setting and let freezer
operate for several hours. Atter loading all food
Items. return TemDerature Control to the usual
2. To speed freezing, lay packages In a single
layer so each rests on the freezrng surface of a
shelf Leave space between packages
3. Add more unfrozen food after frrst load IS
frozen (approximately 18 to 24 hours)
Trivet - Store heavy and bulky packages
here. Trivet should be in place at all times for
proper arr circulation.
Door storage Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retarnrng bar
Juice can shelves ~ Store juice cans on door as
shown

Vacation and moving care
Vacations... Shutting off and moving...
Arrange for someone to make regular checks of If freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours:
your freezer to make sure It ISoperating and electrlclty 1. Remove and store all food
has not been Interrupted 2. Unplug freezer
3. Clean thoroughly See ‘Cleaning your freezer
page 7
4. Block door open for air clrculatlon Turn lock to
locked posItIon with door open Place blocks be-
tween door and cabinet and tape in place with
self-adhesive filament tape
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If you move the freezer:
1. Remove the trivet and pull-out basket.
2. Do not place objects inside cabinet.
3. Level properly to ensure good door seal
WARNING:
Do not allow chlldren near the freezei when the
door Is blocked open. They may become In-
jured or trapped.
To restart freezer, see “Using your freezer,” page 5
10