Black & Decker ECR17B Use & Care Book

5English• Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115 volts, 15 amps outlet)with proper grounding to power the refrigerator.• Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting off the thirdgrounding prong in order to accommodate a two prong outlet. This isa dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for therefrigerator and may result in shock hazard.• Avoid the use of an extension cord because of potential safety hazardsunder certain conditions. If it is necessary to use an extension cord,use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plugand a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug. The marked rating of theextension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating ofthe appliance. DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD LONGER THAN12 FT.• Do not install your refrigerator in any location not properly insulatedor heated, e.g. garage, etc. Your refrigerator was not designed tooperate in temperature settings below 55˚ Fahrenheit.• Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard even surfaceaway from direct sunlight or heat source, e.g. radiators, baseboardheaters, cooking appliances, etc. Any floor unevenness should becorrected with the leveling legs located on the front bottom corners ofthe refrigerator.Electrical RequirementInstallation LimitationsUse of Extension CordsWARNING: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT - SHOCK HAZARDWARNING: USE OF EXTENSION CORDS- POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDDoor Alignment (see fig. # 1)1. Remove the top hinge cover by using a flathead screwdriver.Place the head under the front edge of the cap and gently lift.2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a Phillips headscrew driver.3. Adjust the door or put a spacer in between andtighten the screws.4. Replace the top hinge cover by aligning the rearof the cover with the rear of the hinge. Press firmlyon the front of the cover until it snaps in place.fig. 1