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Whirlpool EH15VSXL Use And Care Manual page 2

Chest freezer

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Before you plug it in
Before using Your freezer, You are personally
responsible
for making
sure that it...
l
is installed
and
leveled
on a floor that will
hold the weight,
and in an area
suitable
for
its size and use.
l
is connected
only to the right kind of outlet,
with the right electric
supply
and grounding
(see below).
l
is used
only
for jobs
expected
of home
freezers.
l
is not near an oven,
radiator
or other
heat
source.
l
is properly
maintained.
l
is in a dry sheltered
area.
l
is used in an area where
the room tempera-
ture will not exceed
110°F (43.3-C].
l
is not run where there are explosive
fumes.
l
is not used by children
or others who may not
understand
how it should
be used.
l
is not loaded
with food before
it has time to
get properly
cold.
Install Properly.
. .
II
3 inches
3 inches
1. Check
the strength
of the floor. It should
hold
weight
of fully loaded
freezer.
2. Allow
at least 3 inches
(7.5 cm] air space
on
all sides
of freezer
and
2 inches
[5 cm)
at
back.
Leave
room at top for lid to open all the
way.
3. It should
not be necessary
to remove
the lid
during
installation.
If, for any reason, the hinges
need
adjustment,
see
Your
authorized
WHIRLPOOL dealer.
4. Do not cover
the freezer
with items such as
blankets,
sheets, tablecloths,
etc.
Remove
Sales label...
Remove
the Consumer
Buy Guide
label
before
using the freezer. Remove
any left over glue with
rubbing
alcohol.
Note:
DO NOT REMOVE the Care
and
Ser-
vice label
on the inside lid. This permanent
label
provides
immediate
information
should
it be needed.
Do not remove
Tech
Sheet
permanently
attached
to back
of
cabinet.
Clean
It...
Clean
your freezer
before
using it. See clean-
ing instructions
on page
5.
2
level
Chest Freezer.. .
from end to end and front to back
so that the lid
will seal properly
Install the Battery...
You will find the freezer
key and
a 9-volt
al-
kaline
battery
packed
inside
the freezer.
Install
the battery
by following
instructions
on page
4.
The Temperature
Alarm
will sound
a continu-
ous tone if the Temperature
Alarm
Switch is in the
ON or TEST position.
Move the switch
to OFF until
the freezer
is cold.
Then move
if to ON.
Install the Defrost
Drain Cover...
Packed
inside
the freezer
is the Defrost
Drain
Cover
and
a hose
adapter.
Keep
the
hose
adapter
in a handy
place
to use when defrost-
ing the freezer.
Install
the Defrost
Drain
Cover
over the opening
in the lower left, front corner
of
your freezer.
* '$3.
Plug It In...
grounding
plu
Recommended
Grounding
Method
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere
fused
electrical
supply
is required.
It is recommended
that a separate
circuit
serving
only this appli-
ance
be provided.
The receptacle
should
not
be controlled
by a wall switch
or pull chain.
Attach
retaining
clip
over
power
cord
plug
from the literature
package
inside
your freezer.
Do not use an extenslon
cord.

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