Whirlpool EV160EXK - Manual (Page 2)

Before you plug it in
Before using your freezer, you are personally
responsible for making sure that it...
• is installed and leveled on a floor that will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for
its size and use.
• is connected only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electrical supply and
grounding (see below).
• is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers.
• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
• is properly maintained.
• is in c dry sheltered area.
• is used in an area where the room tempera­
ture will not exceed 110°F (43.3=C).
• is not run where there are explosive fumes.
• is not jsed by children or others who may not
understand how it should be used.
• is not loaded with food before it has time to
get p'operly cold.
Install Properly...
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3 inches above
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1 inch in back
1. Check the strength of the floor. It should hold
the weight of fully loaded freezer.
2 Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in­
flammables such as gasoline.
3. Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) air space on
top of freezer; 1 inch (2.5 cm) at back between
condenser and wall and V
2 inch (1.25 cm) at
each side.
Level Freezer...
so that door will stay open at any pasition.
1. Remove base grille (see page 4
2. Starting with door hinge side,
turn left to raise corner.
3 Turn right to lower corner.
4. Check with level.
5. After freezer is loaded with
food, recheck with level.
Raise Lower
Remove Sales Labels...
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and
any inside labels before using the freezer. Re­
move any left over glue with rubbing alcohol.
Nofe: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas­
tened behind the base grille.
Clean It...
Clecn your freezer before using it. See clean­
ing instructions on page 5 .
Plug it in...
Recommended Grounding Method
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused
electrical supply is required, It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appli­
ance be provided. The receptacle should not
be coritrolled by a wall switch or pull chain.
Do not use an extension cord.
See
individual electrical requirements and
grounding instruction sheet in your literature
package.