Whirlpool WRF555SDFZ Owners Manual 1 - Page 4

Location Requirements WARNING Electrical Requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or re. IMPORTANT: This appliances is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: ■■ Staff kitchen areas in shops, office and other working environments, ■■ Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments, ■■ Bed and breakfast type environments, ■■ Catering and similar non-retail applications. To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for 1/2" (1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for 1" (2.54 cm) of space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 33/4" (9.5 cm) minimum space between the refrigerator and wall to allow the door to swing open. NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to a maximum of 110°F (43°C). The preferred room temperature range for optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage and provides superior cooling, is between 60°F (15°C) and 90°F (32°C). It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end. Recommended Grounding Method A 115 V, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 A fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator and approved accessories be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord. NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn Cooling OFF, and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you have finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and turn Cooling ON. See "Using the Controls." ¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm) 3³⁄₄" (9.5 cm) 4