Whirlpool ET20DM, ET20HD, ET18HD, ET18DK Before Using Your Refrigerator, Cleaning it, Plugging it

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Before Using Your Refrigerator

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Cleaning it ........................................... 5 Installing it properly ...........................6

Plugging it in .......................................5 Leveling it ............................................6

It is important to prepare your refrigerator for us8. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power source, install it and level ft.

Cleaning it

Removing packaging materials

Remove tape and any inside labels (except the model and serial number label) before using the refrigerator.

To remove any remaining glue:

lRub briskly with your thumb to make a ball, then remove.

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lSoak area with liquid handdishwashing detergent before removing glue as de- scribed above. Do not us8 sharp instru- ments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive Ckan8rS. Th8S8 can damage the material. Se8 “Important Safety Instruc- tions” on page 3.

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.

Cleaning it before use

After removing all packaging mater&, clean your refrigerator before using it, if necessary. See cleaning instructions on pages 17 and 18.

Plugging it in

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electriil supply is required. lt is recommended that a separate circuit sewing 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.

See Electriil Requirements and Ground- ing Instructions Sheet in your Liierature Package.

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle

Refrigerato power cord

grounding plug

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