Whirlpool UPRIGHT FREEZER Freezer User Manual


 
Installing Your Freezer
In This Section
Page
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Cleanlng your freezer
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Choosing the
proper locatlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Locating the proper electrlcal supply ..5
Completing the
lnstallatlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Proper installation of any appliance is very important. This section will tell you everything you need
to know to install your freezer properly.
Cleaning your freezer
Clean your freezer thoroughly before using it.
1. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
mild detergent in warm water to clean
outside and inside of freezer, door liner and
gasket.
Locating the proper electrical supply
Recommended Groundlng Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere
fused and properly grounded electrical supply
is required. It is recomme.nded that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off
with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an
extension cord.
&prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Attach retaining clip, from literature package
inside the freezer, over power cord plug. See
Electrical Requirements and Grounding
Instructions Sheet in literature package for
complete details.
Choosing the proper location
Read the following items before choosing the
location for the freezer. See “Completing the
installation” on page 6 belore sliding freezer
into place.
1. Pick a safe place, indoors, away from
flammables such as gasoline.
2. Check the strength of the floor. It should
hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer.
3. Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of air space
on top of the freezer and 1 inch (2.5 cm) at
the back. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) on each
side of the freezer for ease of installation.
4. If 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.
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