Removing The Handle; Door Closing And Alignment; Freezer Use; Ensuring Proper Air Circulation - Whirlpool EV200NXKQ00 Use & Care Manual

Removing the Handle

TOOLS NEEDED: ¹⁄₄ in., ¹⁄₂ in., and ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket
wrenches, a flat-head screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver.
1. Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of the trim.
Slide the top trim up and bottom trim down away from the
handle. Lift trim pieces off of the upper and lower shoulder
screws.
NOTE: Some models include accent pieces between the handle
and the handle trim. If your model includes the accents, you will
need to carefully remove them with a flat-head screwdriver before
removing the handle screws. The accent pieces are optional and
can be reinstalled or left off of the handle assembly.
2. Remove handle screws and handle.
3. Replace handle as shown.

Door Closing and Alignment

1. Locate, remove and discard the 4 bolts 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 does not rock.
5. Connect freezer to proper electrical supply and attach
retaining clip. (Refer to "Electrical Requirements" section.)
6. Slide freezer into place.
7. Place a leveling tool on top of the freezer first side to side,
then front to back. Turn leg counterclockwise to raise a
corner. Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.
8. Repeat Step 7 until freezer is level.
9. After freezer is fully loaded with food, recheck with level as in
Step 7.
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FREEZER USE

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper
airflow in the freezer. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters
through the freezer wall and moves down. The air then
recirculates through the vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the
vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented, and temperature and
moisture problems may occur
IMPORTANT: To prevent odors and drying out of food, wrap or
cover foods tightly.

Using the Control

Setting the control
Turn the freezer temperature control to 4. This setting is designed
to maintain the temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8°C) under normal
operating conditions.
Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen
food. Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts
of unfrozen food. Never add more than 2 to 3 pounds
(907-1,350 g) of unfrozen 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 or 8
hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and the
number of times the freezer lid is opened.
After the cabinet is cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as
needed to keep the freezer at the proper temperature.
The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is normal. The
freezer's design and main function is to remove heat from
packages and air space inside the freezer. The heat is transferred
to the room air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.