14
Unpack Refrigerator
IMPORTANT:
If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your
dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
Do not remove the film on the outside 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.
Remove and save the literature package bag taped to the side
1.
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.
If necessary, reduce the tipping radius. See
2.
Tipping Radius
(page 5) 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
(page 5).
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).
Model
Reduced Tipping Radius
EF42, IF42
88½” (224.8 cm)
EF48, IF48
89¼” (226.7 cm)
Installation Instructions
Grasp both ends of the top grille.
1.
Push the top grille straight up, then pull straight out. Lay the
2.
grille on a soft surface.
Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the
3.
refrigerator and remove the side trims.
Move Refrigerator into House
Place an appliance dolly under the left side of the refrigerator
1.
as shown. Be sure to avoid damaging 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 EF series
models.
Place pieces
2.
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.
Place top of cardboard carton or plywood under refrigerator.
3.
Stand the refrigerator up. First, place the left bottom edge of
4.
the refrigerator on the floor, stand the refrigerator upright and
then lower the right-hand side of the refrigerator to the floor.
Do not remove the film on the outside.
5.
Reassemble the trim and top grille after the dolly has been
6.
removed from the refrigerator.
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.
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
A
B
B
