PREPARATION
Clearances
Refrigerator Location
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air
circulation and plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides .......................................................................16 mm (5/8
″
)
Top.............................................................................25 mm (1
″
)
[If built-in, allow 22 mm (7/8
″
) for hinge covers.]
Back...........................................................................25 mm (1
″
)
If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side, allow the
following clearances:
For models up to and including 26, allow 19 mm (3/4
″
) for door
clearance.
If the model has a Refreshment Center allow 66 mm (2
5
⁄
8
″
) for the
Refreshment Center side door.
For 27 models, allow 38 mm (1
1
⁄
2
″
) for door clearance.
If the model has a Refreshment Center allow 89 mm (3
1
⁄
2
″
) for the
Refreshment Center side door.
Do install it on a floor strong enough to support a fully
loaded refrigerator.
Car
e and Cleaning
Pr
eparation
When You Go on Vacation
When You Move
For extended vacations or absences, shut off the power to the
refrigerator, move the fresh food control to the “
” position, and
clean the interior with a baking soda solution of 15 ml (1 tablespoon)
of baking soda to one liter (1 quart) of water. Wipe dry. To prevent
odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator. Leave
doors open.
Move icemaker feeler arm to
(up) position, which stops
icemaking, and be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave
controls at regular settings. However, if room temperature is
expected to drop below 16°C (60°F), follow the same instructions
as for extended vacations.
Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all food, and clean
and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and storage pans by
taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during actual moving and
in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement.
Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.
Rollers
Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to move the
refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning. These rollers should be
set so that the refrigerator rests firmly on the floor. To assure that the
doors will close automatically from a halfway-open position, there is a
built-in tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet. Side-by-side
refrigerators also have specially designed door hinges that lift both
doors slightly when opened, allowing the force of gravity to help close
them securely.
To adjust rollers, remove the base grille by
grasping it at the bottom and pulling it out.
Turn roller adjusted screws clockwise to
raise refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower
it. Use adjustable wrench (3/8
″
hex head bolt)
or pliers.
When adjusting front rollers for proper door closure, we recommend
that the bottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately 16 mm
(5/8
″
) from the floor.
To replace the base grille, align
prongs on back of grille with clamps
in cabinet and push back until the grille
snaps into place.
Water Supply to Icemaker
(on some models)
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, or if you plan to add an
icemaker later, the icemaker will have to be connected to a cold
drinking (potable) water line.
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings
and instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer. There
should be sufficient tubing from the cold water supply to the
icemaker inlet to allow moving the refrigerator out from the wall
several feet [approximately 2.5 m (8
′
) of 1/4
″
copper tubing in three
25 cm (10
″)
diameter coils].
Do not use kits with plastic tubing since there is water pressure in the
supply line at all times.
Maximum permissible inlet water pressure—8.3 bars (120 p.s.i.).
Minimum permissible inlet water pressure—1.4 bars (20 p.s.i.).
Installation of icemaker must be made by a qualified service technician.
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