5
INSTALLATION
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have to
allow additional space for the handle so the
door can be opened wider.
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.
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
or
2. Attach toe grille to cabinet.
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.
NOTE
For additional instructions on garage
installation, refer to “Controls” section.
some models
NOTE
In case of future door reversals, save the
toe grille cover not being used.
CAUTION
Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise
above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not
be able to maintain proper temperatures inside
the refrigerator.
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.