Whirlpool 3ET16NKXDG00 manual Before Using Your Refrigerator, Cleaning your refrigerator, Plugging

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Before Using Your

Refrigerator

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

Cleaning your refrigerator

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 briskfy with thumb to make a ball, then remove.

OR

lSoak area with liquid handdishwashing detergent before removing glue as de- scribed above. Do not use sharp instru- ments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abras’nre cleaners. These can damage the material. See “Important Safety Instructions” 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 materials, clean your refrigerator before using it, if necessary. See cleaning instructions on

pages22-23.


Plugging	it	in
Recommended	Groundlng		Method
A 115 Volt/Go Hz (Plug l),			220/240 Volt/50
Hz (Plug 2) or 220 Volt60 Hz (Plug 3) AC
only 15 or 20 arnpere fused and properly
grounded electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided. Use a
receptacle which cannot		be turned off with a		Plug 1	Plug 2

switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.

Plug 3

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Contents Use And Care Guide Contents Thank you for buying a Whirlpool0 appliance Your safety is important to usPlease record your model’s information Help us help you Control panels Parts and FeaturesIiiiii 7llll~Plugging Before Using Your RefrigeratorCleaning your refrigerator Cleaning it before useLeveling Installing it properlyYour refrigerator has 2 front leveling Setting Using Your RefrigeratorCompletely before adding food. This may Take several Hours On some models SettingsChanging the control Removing the drop-in door trim piecesRemoving the snap-off door trim Adjusting the door bins on some modelsRemoving the snap-off door trivets Cantilever shelves Adjusting the utility compartment and trayAdjusting the refrigerator ShelvesRefrigerator shelf Adjusting the EZ-TrackmStyle Removing the meat drawer and coverTo remove the meat drawer Sliie hack of cover insert into place, then lower the front Removing the crispersCrisper cover Pull cover forward and out To replace the coverAdjusting the crisper cover track Adjusting the crisper humidity controlAdjusting the half-width freezer shelf Adjusting the freezer shelfRemoving the pull-out freezer floor Using the ice cube traysSolving common ice maker problems Using the optional automatic ice makerProblem Electrical Shock Hazard Removing the base grilleChanging the light bulbs CilprUnderstanding the sounds you may hear You can help your refrigerator use less electricity Clean the condenser coils regularlySaving energy Reversing the door swingCaring for Your Refrigerator HOW to CleanPart What to USE Short holidays Holiday and moving careDisconnect the water line Power interruptionsLong holidays MovingStoring fresh food Food Storage GuidePackaging Storing frozen foodFreezing Check ME Following TroubleshootingRequesting Service If you need FSP’ replace- ment parts+Whirlpool will not PAY for Length of WarranmFrom Date of Purchase Whirlpool will PAY for