Before Using Your

Refrigerator

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Cleaning your refrigerator ................. 5 Installing it properly ........................... 6

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

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:

l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.

OR

l Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing detergent 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 pages 13-l 4.

Plugging it in

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz (Plug 1) or 220/240 Volt, 50 Hz (Plug 2), 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.

Plug 1

Plug 2

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Whirlpool 8ET20ZK, 8ET18ZK, 3ET18ZK manual Before Using Your Refrigerator, Cleaning your refrigerator, Plugging it

3ET18ZK, 8ET18ZK, 8ET20ZK specifications

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