Before Using Your Refrigerator - Whirlpool 2193496 User 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. For information on how to attach the ice maker to a water supply, see page 14,
or for information on how to reverse the door swing, see page 19.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Removing packaging materials
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction
Remove tape and any inside labels (except the model
labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech
and serial number label) before using the refrigerator.
Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.
To remove any remaining tape or label glue:
Cleaning it before use
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Rub briskly with thumb.
After removing all packaging materials, clean your
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refrigerator before using it, if necessary.
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Apply liquid hand-dishwashing detergent to area See cleaning instructions on page 21.
before removing glue as described above. Do not use
sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids,
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or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material.
See "Important Safety Instructions" on page 3.
Plugging it in
Fire Hazard
Do not use an extension cord.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
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.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death or electrical shock.
3-prong grounding
type wail receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
3-prong grounding plug -