Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool 8VET8WPKLQ00 Use & Care Manual

Electrical Requirements

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection:
Recommended Grounding Method
Plug 1: A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused,
grounded (earthed) electrical supply is required.
Plugs 2 and 3: A 220/240 Volt/50 Hz or 220 Volt/60Hz AC only 10
ampere fused and grounded (earthed) electrical supply is
required.
Plug 1
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your
refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off
by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat, Refrigerator
or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source
and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control
depending on the model) to the desired setting.
Plug 2 Plug 3
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