Whirlpool Freezer Repair Manual

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0 NO-FROST UPRIGHT FREEZER Model EVISHK freezers Relrlgeralor-Treezers. Ice Makers Dishwashers. BullI-In Ovens and SurfaceUn~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 W 2-Position Top Shelf Juice Can Shelves - Stationary Door Shelves Model and 1 ( ‘opt vo I~~Flodel and Serial Numbers here... rtilce, or call with a questlorl I ‘,. i 2 ;*’ ,1 Complele t’ C>t+ I Eat6 2. ,r~ t :xe ‘,Vl I th#. t33Ok ,:,~r hanav t,.ac. tclrn k~of-c warrantv ser ~+ady .I I 2’;’ clnd Serfal Numbers [from the 1 j ~“1 &I) I(::+. ‘r 1’ soles slip I..rrrlUi ‘n In these spaces Keep this %/urrar,t, and soles slip together in a TtTere IC no warrantv reqlstratlon to repbrchC)sC’ IS ~111that IS required for inlx Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company and Telephone Number Contents Paae SAFETY FIRST BEFOREYOU PLUG IT IN : Install Properly Level Freezer Remove Sales Labels Clear-It Plug It In USING YOUR kl%kZER. Setiing the Temperature Control Adjusting the Temperature Control Cooling Freezer First The Power Saving Control Removingland Adjusting Freezer Shelf Adjusttng :he Freezer Shelves Changing the Light Bulb Removing the Bottom Basket The Key Eject Lock -3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 2 5 5 5 6 6 6 The Signal Light Optional Automatic ice Maker : Energy Saving Tips CLEANING YOUR FREEZER. Cleaning Chart FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER : : : Packaging and Sealing Food To Wrap Foods Loading : ‘, ,“,: “’ 1’ .:’ Storing Frozen Food VACATION AND MOVING Ck, :: :: IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE I. Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3. IfYouNeedService. 4. If You Have a Problem c 1985 Whirlpool Pam -6 7 7 7 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 Corporation Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your freezer, you are personally responsible for making sure that It l IS Installed and levelled on a floorthat WIII hold the weight, and 11~ an area suitable for its size and use l is connected nnly to the right kind of outlet, with the right electrical supply and grounding (Refer to your “Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions”) l IS used only for jobs expected of home freezers l IS not near ar oven, radiator or other heat source l l l l l l 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. Install properly... Remove sales labels... do 3 inches 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] before removing glue as described in step 1 DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the surface finish. NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fastened under the freezer at the front. Clean it .. . ’ Check the strerlgth of the floor It should hoid the werght of a fL,lly loaded freezer. L Pick a safe place, indoors, away from inflammables 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 Clean your freezer befor using rt See cleaning instructions on page 7 Plug- it in... 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle Retaining Clip eF stay oaen at any posrtror Freezer 1 Power Plug Recommended 4 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 5. After freezer ISfully loaded, recheck with level .. I ’ -” grounding-plug Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only15 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. Using your freezer Setting the temperature control... To start, turn control to the middle of the dial This setting IS designed to morntarn the temperature at :lr near 0 F (~ 17 8 ‘C] under normal operatrng ::ondrtions Adjusting the temperature control... 1 Turn control to higher number for colder temperatures 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. 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 The Power Saving Control... operates electrrc heaters. These heaters help prevent 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 outside of the freezer Removing and adjusting freezer shelf... the top 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 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 stops Changing the light bulb... WARNING: Light Shield I :I I II To avoid possible shocks, first unplug freezer or turn off electricity leadlng to freezer at the main power supply. 1 Remove the light shield from the side of the control panel. Depress the bock 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 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. I The key eject lock... con heir, entrapment reduce the hazard of child 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 complete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a replacement key. The signal light... automatically warns of any unexpected power failure. -Signal Light / l l l If the signal light is not glowing, immediately for power interruption, for on unplugged power cord, for a burned out signal light check. 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 l The ON OFF lever ISa wire srgnal arm Down for making ice automatically. Up...to shut off the ice maker Shake the bin occasronally to keep cubes separated, and to obtarn increased storage capacity. On l l l l l l l Raise Signal Arm to Stop Ice Maker. Lower Signal Arm to Start It. It IS normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easrly. 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. The ice maker WIII not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make Ice. This can take overnight. Because of new plumbing connections. the frrsf Ice may be drscolored or off-flavored. Discard the first few batches of Ice. 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. 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. The ice maker water supply should not be softened water. The chemicals could damage the Ice maker molds. Energy saving tips... ‘$0~ can help your freezer use less electrrcity 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 eliminote searching l FIII to capacity Follow recommended procedures for freezing foods. See pages 9 and IO. l Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures around 0°F ( - 17.8”C) There is no 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 l Cleaning your freezer This freezer IS a No-Frost model and defrosts automatically cleaning, however, should be done at least once a year Complete After cleaning: 1 Replace shelves and basket 2 Plug in power cord. 3. See directions for “Setting the Temperature trol:’ page 5. To clean: 1 Turn Temperat\ Ire Control to OFF 2 Unplug power cord 3 lake out all foild Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food WIII stay 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. Con- Cleaning chart... How to clean Part What to use Removable parts (she!ves, basket, etc.) Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water Outside l l Sponge. cloth or paper towel. mild detergert appliance wax [or good auto paste wax] l l l Waxing Inside walls (Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won’t stick.) painted metal Wash with worm water and o mild detergeni Rinse and dry Wash with warm water and a mild detergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. Rrnse and dry 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. surfaces provides rust protection. 9 Wash with warm water and mild detergent; OR with solutron of 2 tablespoons (26 g) bakrng soda to 1 quart ( 95 L) worm water l Rinse ond dry Sponge, soft cloth ‘or paper towel, baktng soda, worm water mild detergent DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because damage these parts. Door liner and gasket Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel, mi!d deter gent ana worm woter l l Wash mirth warm water and mild detergent Rrnse and dry DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because damage these parts. 8 Defrost pan (behind freezer on top of compressor) Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel, mrid deter gent and warm water Condenser 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. coils bleaches they may bleaches they may 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. Clean dust and lint from condenser cotls behind the freezer at least every other month. l Freezing food in your freezer To wrap foods... 1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about onethird longer than distance around food to be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat surface with food In center of sheet When frec~rer 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. These amoLjnts ore based or USDA rec;mmer aotlons It tc? many packages of urlfrcrer fc:,rj the freezer ‘he rate are packet .3t me time ~r-~+o r or IS in any way questionable, it IS Learn swse how to dlspor+ of cord IS plugged into the 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, IS free xf dust and lint l On hot summer days or if room IShot, compressor will runlongerto~rovldethecorrectamouniofcoollng If large amounts of unfrozen food have been put into the freezer, compressor WIII run longer Check to see that there IS enough air clrculatlon space above and in back of the freezer 0 FSP R APPLIANCES - HOUSEHOLDMAJOR-SERVICE 8 REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCESMAJOR - REPAIRING 8 PARTS OR niltlet l Whirlpool has a nationwide 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: it If freezer stops running: 9 Check to set if power l 3. If you need service*... HHIRLPDOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH~CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH~CARE SERVICE SEH\ I(‘& ro.H/!4n/h:.s XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maole 999-9999 .5I;H\‘I~‘t (‘Oil/‘\ XYL SERVICE CO 123 Maple VI/-\ 399 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES. 8 IRONERS-SERVICING DRYERS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED IECH~CARE SERVILF .YtH\‘I(‘E XYZ SEHVICE CO 121 MaDIe r’o.wl!t.\lFi 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