7
INSTALLATION
NOTE
If your unit 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 Manual provides general
operating instructions for your model. Use
the unit only as instructed in this Use &
Care Manual.
Before starting the appli-
ance, follow these important first steps.
Location
•
Choose a place that is near a ground-
ed electrical outlet.
Do Not
use an
extension cord or an adapter plug.
•
If possible, place the unit out of direct
sunlight and away from the range,
dishwasher or other heat sources.
•
Install the appliance on a floor that is
level and strong enough to support a
fully loaded unit.
•
Consider water supply availability for
models equipped with an automat-
ic ice maker. If you do not hook up
water to the appliance, remember to
turn the ice maker off.
CAUTION
Do Not
install the unit where the tem-
perature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or
rise above 110°F (43°C). The compres-
sor will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the appliance.
Do Not
block the toe grille on the lower
front of your unit. Sufficient air circula-
tion is essential for the proper opera-
tion of your appliance.
WARNING
This appliance is intended for use
in residential household and similar
interior applications such as:
• a kitchen/kitchenette
• a pantry room
• a basement
• other interior
residential-type environments
WARNING
Installation clearances
Allow the following clearances
for ease of installation, proper air
circulations, and plumbing and
electrical connections:
Sides & Top
⅜
"
Back
1".
Installation