Whirlpool EV170NX Freezer User Manual


 
Choosing the proper location
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Read the following items before choosing the
location for the freezer. See “Completing the
installation” below
before
sliding freezer into
place.
Pick a safe place, indoors, away from flam-
mables such as gasoline.
Check the strength of the floor. It should hold
the weight of a fully loaded freezer.
Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of air space at
top of freezer.
Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) on each side
of the freezer for ease of installation.
lf the freezer is to be against
a
wall, you might
want to leave extra space on the hinge side so
the door can be opened wider.
3 inches
minimum
L
Completing the installation
Level freezer so the door will stay open at any
position.
1.
Locate, remove and discard the 4 bofts 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 “Locating
the proper electrical supply” on page 5.)
6. Slide freezer into place.
7. Place a level on top of the freezer-first side to
side then front to back. Turn leg clockwise to
raise a corner. Turn leg counterclockwise to
lower a comer.
6. Repeat step 7 until the freezer is level.
9. After freezer is fully loaded, recheck with level.
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