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NSTALLATION

Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment.
Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not
remove the serial plate.

Leveling

To protect  property and refrigerator from damage,
observe the following:

• Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs,

or other protective material.

• Do not use power tools when performing leveling

procedure.

CAUTION

To enhance the appearance and maintain performance,
the refrigerator should be level.

Note

• Complete any required door reversal, panel

installation and/or a water supply connection,
before leveling.

Materials Needed

3

8

” hex head driver

• Carpenter’s level

1. Remove toe grille.

• Grasp firmly and pull outward

to unclip.

2. Remove bottom hinge cover(s).

• Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt

tool in the cover notch.

Notch

Location

• Use slight pressure to pry the

cover loose.

• Continue to maintain

downward pressure to the
notched side of the cover while
swinging it off.

Location

• Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other

heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with
cabinet material.

• Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F

(13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C). Malfunction
may occur at this temperature.

Refrigerator is designed for indoor household
application only.

Measuring the Opening

When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.
Allow 

1

2

” space at top and 

1

2

” space behind the

machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for
proper air circulation.

Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than
anticipated.

Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling
procedure under 

Leveling

.

IMPORTANT:

If refrigerator is to be installed into a

recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap
to verify proper clearance.

Transporting Your Refrigerator

NEVER

transport refrigerator on its side. If an

upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its
back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for
approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to
assure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging the
refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.

• Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator.

ALWAYS

truck refrigerator from its side or

back–

NEVER

from its front.

• Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport

by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding
between the refrigerator and dolly.

• Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or

bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when
possible. Do not overtighten. Overtightening
restraints may dent or damage outside finish.

Summary of Contents for JBR2086HES

Page 1: ...s designed for indoor household application only Measuring the Opening When installing your refrigerator measure carefully Allow 1 2 space at top and 1 2 space behind the machine compartment cover located in the rear for proper air circulation Subflooring or floor coverings i e carpet tile wood floors rugs may make your opening smaller than anticipated Some clearance may be gained by using the lev...

Page 2: ...from power source 2 Remove toe grille and bottom hinge cover s see page 3 3 Remove top hinge cover from refrigerator door by removing Phillips screw and retain screw and cover for later use 4 Unscrew 5 16 hex head screws from top hinge to remove hinge and retain all screws for later use 5 Lift refrigerator door from center hinge pin 6 Remove plastic sleeve if present Remove center hinge pin with a...

Page 3: ...ut to full extension and lift out to remove 3 Lift lower basket straight up and out to remove 4 On each side rail is a basket cradle with two snap attachments To release each cradle unlatch the snaps by pushing them inward away from the side rail system Lift the cradles off of the rails 5 Remove Phillips screw from each side of rail system select models To Install 1 Pull both rails out to full ext...

Page 4: ...oors 1 Install hinge assemblies Install top hinge loosely with 5 16 hex head screws Install center hinge with Phillips screws 2 Place hinge side of freezer door on bottom hinge pin and hold freezer door upright while installing center hinge pin with 5 16 hex head driver Replace plastic sleeve Replace any applicable door shims Make sure the hinge pin is installed tightly 3 Place hinge side of refri...

Page 5: ...eation of service loop Connecting the Water Supply select models To avoid property damage or possible injury follow basic precautions including the following Consult a plumber to connect 1 4 O D copper tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes and ordinances Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 35 and 100 pounds per square inch 20 pounds per square inch without...

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