Whirlpool EV15OCXK - 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 oonnected only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electrical supply and
grounding.
• is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers.
• is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
• is properly maintained.
• is in a dry sheltered place.
• is usee in an area where the room tempera­
ture wi I not exceed 110 F (43.3 C).
• is not ri,jn where there are explosive fumes.
• is not used by children or others who may not
undersrand how it should be used.
• is not loaded with food before it has time to
get properly cold.
Install Properly...
3 inches above
1 inch in back |
3.
Check the strength of the floor. It should hold
the weight of fully loaded freezer.
Pick a safe place, indoors, away from in­
flammables such as gasoline.
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.
4. The four bolts that held your freezer in the ship­
ping crate are designed to be leveling legs.
Screw them far enough into the bolt holes in
the four corners of the bottom of the freezer so
the freezer stands about 1 inch (2.5 cm) oft the
floor.
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.
Note: DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas­
tened underneath cabinet.
Level Freezer...
so that door will stay open at any position.
1. Starting with door hinge side, turn lett to raise
corner
2. Turn right to lower corner.
3. Chect with level.
4. After freezer is loaded
with food, recheck with
level.
Raise Lower
Clean It...
Clean /our freezer before using it. See clean­
ing instructions on page 4.
Plug It In...
3-prong grounding
type wali receptacie
Freezer
power cord 3-prong
grounding piug
Recommended Grounding Method
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused
electrica supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appli­
ance be provided.
The receptacle should nof
be controlled 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