Whirlpool EV120FX Use And Care Manual Download Page 15

Summary of Contents for EV120FX

Page 1: ...s 3 Parts And Features 4 Installing Your Freezer 5 Using Your Freezer 7 gazirFor Your 10 If You Need Assistance Or Sewice 12 Warranty 16 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments a43 UPRIGHT FREEZERS MODELS EVlZOFX EVl50FX EV170NX EV200FX ...

Page 2: ...e 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 21 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see di...

Page 3: ...nd in an area suitable for its size and use 9 Connect the freezer only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding See Locating the proper electrical supply on page 5 l Use the freezer only to do what home freezers are designed to do l Do not install the freezer near an oven radiator or other heat source l Property maintain the freezer l Keep the freezer out of th...

Page 4: ...e all parts and features are located and what they look like Model and serial number label on side wall Temperature control Stationary Storage gate Base grille Leveling leg6 not shown tight on some models Stationary door shelves number varies with model Key eject lock on mome models Dtain and dram cover on 8ome modeir 4 ...

Page 5: ...ce Trim piece Use longest screw here Cleaning your freezer Clean your freezer thoroughly before using it 1 Use a sponge cloth or paper towel and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside and inside of freezer door liner and gasket 2 Rinse and dry thoroughfy Locating the proper electrical supply Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded el...

Page 6: ... L Completing the installation Level freezer so the door will stay open at any position 1 Locate remove and discard the 4 bofts that held the freezer in the shipping crate 2 Locate the 2 front leveling legs taped among the packing materials 3 Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the freezer The back of the freezer rests on 2 fixed supports 4 Adjust the 2 front legs so freezer doe...

Page 7: ...l overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food Never add more than 2 3 pounds of unfro zen food per cubic foot of freezer space NOTE When the 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 compre...

Page 8: ...pouttry etc should not be placed on the door shelves or the freezer bottom l Give the cold air a chance to completely surround the packages Using the lower storage gate To lower gate 1 Lii top of gate up slightly to clear supports 2 Pull gate forward Pull top up then forward To raise gate 1 Return gate to upright position 2 Lift top of gate slightfy to clear supports 3 Lower gate into supports Rem...

Page 9: ...Temperature Control to OFF and disconnect freezer from power supply NOTE Turning Temperature Control to OFF does not disconnect power to the freezer 2 Remove the light shield by squeezing sides slightly and pulling out 3 Replace bulb with 15 waft appliance bulb 4 Replace light shield Insert back tabs into slots and squeeze shield slightly to insert front tabs into slots 5 Reconnect freezer to powe...

Page 10: ...tic parts Damage can occur 1 Turn Temperature Control to OFF and unplug power cord 2 Remove all frozen food Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food will stay frozen for several hours OR Store frozen food in a cooler additional refrigerator freezer or in a cool area 3 Remove base grille See page 8 4 Reach under unit and pull drain hose out through opening Place...

Page 11: ...cord and refer to Setting the temperature control on page 7 What to do during power outages 1 Call the Power company Ask how long power will be off 2 Keep freezer closed if service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less This will help food stay frozen 3 tf service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ...

Page 12: ...ing into a live circuit with the proper circuit with the proper voltage voftage A household fuse has blown or Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker circuit breaker has tripped The local power has failed Wait for power to be restored The Temperature Control is set Set the Temperature Control to a num to OFF bered setting The motor seems There is excessive frost or a Defrost and clean freezer or mov...

Page 13: ...SHING MACHINES L UAlOR SERWCE L REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE REPAlR 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation 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 n...

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Page 16: ...so apply For details contact your authorized Whirfpool 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 stated below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of defects in materials or workmanship During the second through tenth year...

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