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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LOCATION
• Two people should be used when moving the
appliance.
• Remove interior and exterior packaging prior to
installation. Wipe the outside of the appliance
with a soft, dry cloth and the inside with a
lukewarm wet cloth.
• Place the appliance on a fl oor that is strong
enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or
near sources of heat, such as a stove or heater,
as this can increase electrical consumption.
Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also
cause the appliance to perform improperly.
• Do not use the appliance near water, for
example in a wet basement or near a sink.
• This appliance is intended for household use
only. It is not designed for outside installation,
including anywhere that is not temperature
controlled (garages, porches, vehicles, etc.).
• Before connecting the appliance to a power
source, let it stand upright for approximately
6 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a
malfunction in the cooling system from handling
during transportation.
• This appliance is 19.4 inches (49.3 cm) wide
by 33.3 inches (84.6 cm) high by 25 inches
(63.5 cm) deep. Make sure that you leave
the minimum amount of space between the
appliance and all surrounding walls and vents.
• Allow 5 inches (12.7 cm) of space between the
back, sides and top of the appliance and all
adjacent walls.
• This appliance is intended for free-standing
installation only and is not intended to be
built into a cabinet or counter. Building in this
appliance can cause it to malfunction.
DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION
The door handle is not pre-attached to the
appliance, it is shipped seperately to protect it from
damage and it must be installed by the end user.
If the appliance is placed on its back or side for any
length of time during this process, it must be allowed
to remain upright for 6 hours before plugging it in
to avoid damage to the internal components.
1. Remove the door handle and hex key from the
hardware bag inside the appliance.
2. Place the handle on the mounting studs on the
outside of the door. Set screws are pre-installed
in the handle. The set screws should face down
when installed correctly. There are two extra set
screws in the hardware bag.
3. Push the door handle tightly against the door.
4. Insert the short end of the hex key into the set
screw and tighten 1/4 turn past snug. Set screw
will not be recessed into the handle.
5. Repeat step 4 for the other set screw.
6. Keep the hex key and installation instructions for
future use.
A
B
D
C
A:
Mounting stud
B:
Door handle
C:
Set screw
D:
Hex key
