Whirlpool EV160EXK Freezer User Manual


 
Before you plug it in
Before using your freezer, you are personally
responsible for making sure that it...
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is installed and leveled on a floor that will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for
its size and use.
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is connected only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electrical supply and
grounding (see below).
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is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers.
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is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
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is properly maintained.
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is in c dry sheltered area.
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is used in an area where the room tempera-
ture will not exceed IIO’F (43.3’C).
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is not run where there are explosive fumes.
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is not Jsed by children or others who may not
understand how it should be used.
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is not loaded with food before it has time to
get p’operly cold.
Install Properly...
1 inch in back 1
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 112 inch (1.25 cm] at
each side.
level Freezer.. .
so that door will stay open at any position.
1. Remove base grille [see page 4 1, T
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2. Starting with door hinge
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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.
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Raise
lower
Remove Sales labels...
Rem:lve the Consumer Buy Guide label and
any inside labels before using the freezer. Re-
move any left over glue with rubbing alcohol.
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Note?: Do NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fas-
tened behind the base grille.
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Clealn It...
Clecn your freezer before using it. See clean-
ing insiructions on page 5,
Plug it in...
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Freezer
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Recommended Grounding Method
A 121:) Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused
electri:;al supply is required. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appli-
ance lbe provided. The receptacle should not
be controlled by a wall switch or pull chain.
Do not use an extenslon cord.
See Individual electrical requirements and
grouncling instruction sheet in your literature
package.