7
First Steps
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. Remove the cover on
the side corresponding with the door
hinge bracket.
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.
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
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.
NOTE
For additional instructions on garage
installation, refer to “Setting the
Temperature Controls” section.
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
