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Before using your refrigerator, Cleaning it, Plugging it in – Whirlpool 8ED22PW 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

Plugging it in...................................... ......................s

Leveling it.....................................

..........................6

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 18.

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.

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 a hinged side of the refrigerator is to be

against a wall, you might want to leave extra
space on that side so the door can be opened
wider.

3. The refrigerator can be flush against the wall.

4. Make sure ice maker water supply has been

connected. Refer to Installation Instructions.