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INSTALLATION
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 refrigera-
tor, 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
3
/
8
inch
Back
1
inch
Toe Grille Installation and
Removal
To install toe grille
1. Open both doors. Slide left and right sides of
toe grille over lower hinges of refrigerator.
2.
While pushing toe grille firmly against
cabinet, fasten bottom clips of toe grille
to cabinet.
3. Fasten top clips to cabinet.
4. Close the doors. Fasten right and left side
clips into groove of bottom hinge.
To remove toe grille
1. With both doors closed, unfasten right
and left side clips of toe grille from bot-
tom hinge groove.
2.
Open both doors. Press firmly on top of
toe grille until top of toe grille pops off.
3. Pull toe grille outward toward your body
and off of lower hinges.
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2
3
2
3
1
4
4
Installing Toe Grille
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2
3 2
3
1
Removing Toe Grille
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 tempera-
tures inside the refrigerator.
Do Not block the toe grille on the lower
front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circu
-
lation is essential for the proper operation of
your refrigerator.
NOTE
I
f 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.
