Installation Instructions; Unpacking Your Refrigerator; Location Requirements - Whirlpool EL88TRRWS Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water
and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see the "Refrigerator Safety" section.
To remove the protective (tranparent) film that is on the
nameplate, use your fingernail and peel off the film, stating
from one side and peeling to the other.
If your refrigerator has a stainless steel or Satina™ Stainless
Look finish, remove the protective film.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.
Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.
Do not wiggle or "walk" the refrigerator when trying to move
it, as floor damage could occur.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of
your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in
the "Refrigerator Care" section.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when
removing them to avoid impact from dropping.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Location Requirements

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
IMPORTANT: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where the
temperature will fall below 40°F (5°C).
Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) of air space at the top and on both sides
of the refrigerator and 1" (2.5 cm) between the back of the
refrigerator and the wall. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall,
leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can open wider.
NOTE: This refrigerator may be installed side by side with
another refrigerator or freezer. Allow for a 3" (7.5 cm) clearance at
the top and sides and a " (0.64 cm) clearance between the
appliances.
3" (7.5 cm)
3" (7.5 cm) .25" (6.5 mm) 3" (7.5 cm)