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, rnstall 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 tape or label glue:

l Rub briskly with thumb.

OR

l Apply liquid hand-dishwashing detergent to area before removing glue as described above. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive 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 page 16.

n

w

Plugging it in

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere 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 switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord. See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.

Installing it properly

1.Allow % inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation.

2.If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider.

3.The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall.

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle

Refrigerator power cord

3-prong grounding plug -

Leveling

it

Ill

Your refrigerator

has two front leveling screws - one on

the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both of

 

these, follow the directions below.

1.Remove base grille. (See page 14.)

2.To raise front, turn screw clockwise.

3.To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.

4.Check with level.

5.Replace base grille. (See page 14.)

screw

Right to raise; left to lower

Use a screw- driver to adjust

Raise

6

Page 6
Image 6
Whirlpool 2184591 warranty Before Using Your Refrigerator, Cleaning your refrigerator, Plugging it, Installing it properly