Whirlpool EB21DKXDB01 Before Using Your Refrigerator, Cleaning your refrigerator, Plugging it in

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Before Using Your Refrigerator

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 tape or label glue:

lRub 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 refrig- erator before using it, if necessary. See cleaning instructions on page 16.

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.

3-prong groundlng type wall receptacle 1

3-prong groundin

Installing it properly

1.Allow ‘/z 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.

Leveling it

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.)

Rlght to ralse; ielt to lower

Use a screw- drlver to adjust

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Whirlpool EB21DKXDB01 Before Using Your Refrigerator, Cleaning your refrigerator, Plugging it in, Installing it properly