Whirlpool EV130fxk - Manual (Page 2)

Before you plug it in
Before using your freezer, you ore personally
responsible for making sure fhat if...
• is installed and leveled on a floor thaf will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for
its size and use.
• is connected only to the right kind of out­
let, with the right electrical supply and
grounding. (Referto your "Electrical Require­
ments and Grounding Instructions.")
• is used only for jobs expected of home
freezers.
is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
sourc3.
is prooerly maintained,
is in c dry sheltered place,
is use d in an area where the room tempera­
ture
V. ill not exceed 110 F (43.3 C).
is not 'un where there are explosive fumes,
is not .jsed by children or others who may not
unde stand how it should be used,
is not loaded with food before it has time to
get p operly cold.
Install Properly...
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 ' 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 info the bolt holes in
the four corners of the bottom of the freezer so
the freezer stands about 1 inch (2.5 cm) off 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 tha' door will stay open at any position.
1. Start! ig with door hinge side, turn left to raise
corn'T
2. Turn r ght to lower corner.
3. Chec k with level.
4. After ireezer is loaded
with f Dod, recheck with
level
Raise Lower
Clean It...
Clear your freezer before using it. See clean­
ing instructions on page 4.
Plug It In...
Rscommended Grounding Method
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused
electrici]l supply is required. It is recommended
that a ssparate circuit serving only this appli­
ance bo provided The receptacle should not
be confi oiled by a wall switch or pull chain.
Do nol use an extension cord.
See
individual electrical requirements and
ground! ig instruction sheet in your literature
packag