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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Refrigerator
IMPORTANT:
■
Do not remove the film until the refrigerator is in its operating
position.
■
All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and
stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
■
Keep the cardboard shipping piece or plywood under the
refrigerator until it is installed in the operating position.
1. Remove and save the literature package bag taped to the side
of the refrigerator and the parts bag behind the grille. Remove
the four brackets (two on each side) that attach the shipping
base to the refrigerator bottom.
NOTE: Do not remove tape and door bracing until the
refrigerator is in its final position.
2. If necessary, reduce the tipping radius. See “Tipping Radius”
for ceiling height requirements or “Reduce Tipping Radius” for
step-by-step instructions. If you do not need to reduce the
tipping radius, proceed to “Move the Refrigerator into House.”
Reduce Tipping Radius
(if required)
Before bringing the refrigerator into the home, be sure there is
adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator upright. See
“Tipping Radius” in the “Installation Requirements” section for
more information.
If you do not have adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator
upright, the tipping radius can be reduced by removing the top
grille and side trims (see the following chart).
1. Grasp both ends of the top grille.
2. Push the top grille straight up; then pull straight out. Lay the
grille on a soft surface.
3. Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the
refrigerator and remove the side trims.
Move the Refrigerator into House
1. Place an appliance dolly under the left side of the refrigerator
as shown. Be sure to protect the side trims and handles. Place
the corner posts from the packing materials over the trims and
handles as appropriate. Slowly tighten the strap.
NOTE: Pass the dolly strap under the handles for the
Architect
®
Series.
2. Place pieces of the shipping carton on the floor when rolling
the dolly and refrigerator into the house. Move the refrigerator
close to the built-in opening.
3. Place top of cardboard carton or plywood under refrigerator.
4. Stand the refrigerator up. First, place the left bottom edge of
the refrigerator on the floor, stand the refrigerator upright and
then lower the right-hand side of the refrigerator to the floor.
Model
Reduced Tipping Radius
36
88
" (223.5 cm)
42
88¹⁄₂
" (224.8 cm)
48
89¹⁄₄
" (226.7 cm)
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not
completely installed.
Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is
completely installed.
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
A. Top grille
B. Cabinet side trim
B
B
A
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not
completely installed.
Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is
completely installed.
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
