Whirlpool RS20CK Refrigerator User Manual


 
1. Read all operating instructions
before using your refrigerator-
freezer.
2.
Child
entrapment and suffocations
are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators
are still dangerous even if they
will “just sit in the garage for a
few days.
If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, do it safely. Please
read the enclosed safety booklet
from the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers. Help
prevent accidents.
3. Never allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the
refrigerator.
. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS .
4. Never clean refrigerator parts
with flammable fluids. The fumes
can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY
l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMAB
LE VAPORS
AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator-
freezer, follow basic precautions including the following:
Before Using Your Refrigerator
A. Remove labels
Remove the tape and any inside labels
before using the refrigerator. To remove
any remaining glue:
E. Level refrigerator-freezer
D. Install properly
Install the refrigerator according to the
dimensions shown below.
I
Use screwdriver
. Rub briskly with thumb to make a
ball, then remove.
Leave extra space along the hinge-side
wall to allow the door to be opened
wider.
to adjust.
I
OR
n Soak area with liquid hand
dishwashing detergent 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” above.
NOTE:
Do not remove the Tech Sheet
located behind the base grihe.
B. Clean it
Clean your refrigerator before using it.
See cleaning instructions on page 9.
C. Plug 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 Instruction Sheet in literature
package for complete details.
Do not install the refrigerator:
. next to an oven, radiator or other
heat source;
l out in the weather or direct
sunlight ;
. in an area where the room
temperature will fall below 55°F
(13°C).
Leave I/Z in. (1.25 cm) at the top
and each side of the refrigerator
for easier installation.
m
Right to raise;
left to lower
Make sure the refrigerator is level for
efficient operation.
1. Remove base grille. (See page 6.)
2. Place a level on top of the
refrigerator-first side to side then
front to back. Turn each leveling
screw to the right to raise the front
of the refrigerator. Turn each
leveling screw to the left to lower
the front of the refrigerator.
3. Check the levelness again and
repeat step 2 until the refrigerator is
level.
4. Replace base grille. (See page 6.)
Refrigerator can be installed
flush against hack wall.
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