Before Uslng Your Refrigerator - Whirlpool ET14HJXDN01 Use And Care Manual

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:
l
Rub briskly with thumb.
OR
l
Appty 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 2.
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 13.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and
property 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.
&prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
Installing it properly
1.
Allow YZ inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and 3
inches (7.6 cm) at the top of the refrigerator for ease
of installation and proper air circulation.
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. Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the refrigera-
tor condenser on the back and the wall.
4. Level your refrigerator.
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