Whirlpool 2201959 - Manual (Page 6)

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I
NSTALLING
Y
OUR
R
EFRIGERATOR
It is important to prepare your refrigerator
for use. This section tells you how to clean
it, install it, connect it to a power source,
and level it.
U
NPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Removing packaging materials
• Remove tape and any labels from your
refrigerator before using (except the
model and serial number label).
• To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub
the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or
glue residue can also be easily removed
by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish
soap over the adhesive with your fingers.
Wipe with warm water and dry.
• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive
cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your
refrigerator. For more information, see
“Important Safety Instructions” in the
“Refrigerator Safety” section.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the packaging
materials, clean the inside of your
refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in the “Caring For Your
Refrigerator” section for more information.
w WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
7.5 cm (3-inch) minimum
at top and 1.25 cm (
1 ⁄
2
-inch)
minimum at sides
S
PACE REQUIREMENTS
• Allow 7.5 cm (3 inches) between the
overhead cabinets and the refrigerator
top, and allow 1.25 cm (
1 ⁄
2
inch) on each
side.
• Allow at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) between the
refrigerator condenser on the back and
the wall.
• If you are installing your refrigerator next
to a fixed wall, leave 5 cm (2 inches)
minimum on the hinge side (depending on
your model) to allow for the door to swing
open.
w WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion or fire.
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