Before Using Your Refrigerator - Whirlpool ED25DQXDB00 Use And Care Manual

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.
NOTE:
Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the
Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the
front.
To remove any remaining tape or label glue:
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Rub briskly with thumb.
Cleaning it before use
OR
After removing all packaging materials, clean your
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Apply liquid hand-dishwashing detergent to area
refrigerator before using it, if necessary.
before removing glue as described above. Do not use
See cleaning instructions on page 23.
sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids,
or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material.
See "Important Safety Instructions" on page 2.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
Sprang grounding
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused
type wail receptacle J&
and properly grounded electrical supply is required. It
is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this
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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
Refrigeratc-
Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature
power con
Package. 3-prong groundlng plug
Installing it properly
1.
Allow l/2 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.
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use a screw-
1.
Remove base grille. (See page 20.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
4. Check with level.
driver to adjust
5. Replace base grille. (See page 20.)
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