Installing Your Refrigerator; Unpacking Your Refrigerator; Location Requirements - Whirlpool Roper RS22AQXGN03 Use & Care Manual

INSTALLING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR

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 by rubbing the area briskly with your
thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by
rubbing 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.
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 packaging materials, clean the inside
of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions
in the "Caring for Your Refrigerator" 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 re-
moving them to avoid impact from dropping.
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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.
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for
in. (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When
installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2 in.
(5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your model)
to allow for the door to swing open. If your refrigerator has an
ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line
connections.
1 / " (1.25 cm)
2
NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
2" (5.08 cm)