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INSTALLATION
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have to
allow additional space so the door can be
opened wider.
CAUTION
For optimal performance, do not install the
refrigerator where the temperature will drop
below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F
(43°C). The compressor will not be able to
maintain proper temperatures inside the
refrigerator.
Do not block the toe grille on the lower front
of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation
is essential for the proper operation of your
refrigerator.
This Use & Care Guide provides general
operating instructions for your model. Use the
refrigerator only as instructed in this Use &
Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator,
follow these important first steps.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of
direct sunlight and away from the range,
dishwasher or other heat sources.
•
The refrigerator must be installed on a floor
that is level and strong enough to support
a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for
models equipped with an automatic ice
maker. If you do not hook up water to
the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice
maker off.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top
⅜ inch
Back
1
inch
2. If toe grille covers are already
installed, remove the cover on the side
corresponding with the door hinge
bracket. See Figure 2.
3. Attach toe grille to cabinet. See Figure 3.
Guidelines for final positioning of your
refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest
firmly on the floor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front
and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from
front-to-back (to ensure that doors close
and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and be
level.
To install the toe grille:
1. The toe grille is packaged with the covers
installed or the covers are provided in
the literature package. If the covers are
provided in the literature package, install
toe grille cover onto toe grille slot on
side of toe grille corresponding with door
handle. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
Figure 2
