Before Using Your Refrigerator - Whirlpool Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual

22’ to 25’ no-frost top freezer refrigerator
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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.
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
Apply 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 3.
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 19.
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
Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
Installing
it properly
1.
Allow 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at
the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
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. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall.
Leveling
it
Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws - one
on the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both
of these, follow the directions below.
1.
Remove base grille. (See page 17.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 17.)
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use a screw-
driver to adjust
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