Whirlpool ED20DFXEB00 warranty Plugging it, Removing the wooden base, Leveling it

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INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Plugging it in

Be sure you have a 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply. It is recommended 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. See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle

Refrigerator power cord

3-prong grounding plug

Removing the wooden base

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Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1.Tape the doors shut with masking tape.

2.Slide an appliance cart under one side of the refrigerator.

3.Wrap the refrigerator with a blanket or pad for protection and thread the cart strap around the refrigerator. Then place foam shipping pads from the shipping carton under the strap and gently tighten.

4.Lower the appliance cart to the floor so the cart handles are resting on the floor. Remove the two bolts from the wooden base and return the appliance cart to the upright position. Remove the appliance strap.

5.Slide the appliance cart under the opposite side of the refrigerator and repeat steps 3-4. When you are finished, throw away the bolts and the wooden base.

6.When you have removed the wooden base, position the refrigerator close to where you want it to be. Make sure that the floor under the refrigerator is secure and can support 945 pounds.

NOTE: On model ED20DBXE, see the installation instructions included with the refrigerator for directions on installing the panels and trim on the doors. You can purchase a separate trim kit from your local authorized appliance dealer for model ED20DFXE.

Leveling it

Move the refrigerator into it’s final position. Use a level and check that refrigerator is level. Do this before attaching the ice maker to a water supply.

Level the refrigerator using the four leveling screws -Leveling screws two on the right and two on the left. To adjust one or all

of these, follow the directions below.

1.Remove base grille (see page 20).

2.Turn the leveling screw clockwise to raise refrigera-

tor or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator. The top screw will control the rear of the refrigerator and the bottom screw will control the front of the refrig- erator. The screws on the right side will control the refrigerator section and the screws on the left will control the freezer section.

3.Check the refrigerator with a level after it is adjusted.

4.If it is level, replace the base grille.

IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is not level because of uneven flooring, use shims under the rollers to level it.

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Contents UseAndCare Part no /12100701STable of Contents Refrigerator Safety Your refrigerator, follow these basic precautionsHelp us help you Parts and Features Control PanelFreezer control Refrigerator control Removing packaging materials Installing Your RefrigeratorCleaning your refrigerator To remove any remaining tape or label gluePlugging it Removing the wooden baseLeveling it Removing the doors and handles Aligning the doorsAttaching the ice maker to a water supply Cold water supplyTools required Connecting to water line Controls water supplyConnecting to refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Setting the controlsChanging the control settings Adjusting the door bins Removing the snap-on door trivetTo replace a shelf Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator shelvesTo remove a shelf To slide shelf outTo remove the meat drawer Removing the temperature controlled meat drawer and coverAdjusting the meat drawer temperature To remove the coverAdjusting the crisper humidity control Removing the crispers and crisper coversUsing the utility compartment Removing the freezer basketRemoving the freezer shelf Using the ice and water dispensing system To dispense iceWater dispenser Solving common ice and water dispenser problemsProblem Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Dispenser lightUsing the automatic ice maker Solving common ice maker problemsTo remove ice bin Removing the ice maker storage binRemoving the base grille To remove the grilleChanging the light bulbs To change the freezer lightUnderstanding the sounds you may hear Saving energyPart What to USE HOW to Clean Caring for Your RefrigeratorVacation and moving care Long vacationsMoving Power interruptions Questions?Food Storage Guide Storing fresh foodFreezing Storing frozen foodPackaging Packaging recommended for useTroubleshooting Problem Check the FollowingBefore calling for assistance … Requesting Assistance or Service For assistance or servicePage Page Warranty Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty
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