Before using your refrigerator, Cleaning it, Plugging it in – Whirlpool 8ET18NK User Manual
Page 6: Installing it properly
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Page
Cleaning it........................................... ......................5
Installing it properly.................... ........................5
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It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section will tell you how to clean it, connect it to
a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning it
Clean your refrigerator before using it, if neces
sary. See cleaning instructions on page 14.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz., 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.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord ■
3-prong
grounding plug
Installing it properly
1. Allow V
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 wall.