Whirlpool EV15HK Freezer User Manual


 
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:
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The ON OFF lever IS a wire srgnal arm
Down for making ice automatically.
Up...to shut off the ice maker
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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
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Check door gasket and level freezer to assure a
good door seal
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Clean the condenser COIIS regularly
9 Keep door operrngs to a minrmum Remove several
Items at one time Keep contents organized to elimi-
note searching
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FIII to capacity Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods. See pages 9 and IO.
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It IS normal for ice crescents to be attached by a
corner They will break apart easrly.
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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.
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The ice maker WIII not operate until the freezer is
cold enough to make Ice. This can take overnight.
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Because of new plumbing connections. the frrsf
Ice may be drscolored or off-flavored. Discard the
first few batches of Ice.
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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.
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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.
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The ice maker water supply should not be soft-
ened water. The chemicals could damage the Ice
maker molds.
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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
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Keep Power Savtng Control on OFF when humidity is
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer IS a 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
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.