Whirlpool ET18GK Use And Care Manual page 5

Before Using Your
Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Page
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
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
Remove tape and any inside labels (except
instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do
the model and serial number label) before
not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
using the refrigerator.
the refrigerator at the front.
To remove any remaining glue:
Cleaning it before use
l
Rub briskly with your thumb to make a ball,
After removing all packaging materials,
then remove.
clean your refrigerator before using it, if
OR
necessary. See cleaning instructions on
l
Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing
pages 14 and 15.
detergent before removing glue as de-
scribed above. Do not use sharp instru-
ments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the
material. See "Important Safety Instruc-
tions" on page 3.
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 Ground-
ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle,
grounding plug