7
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
Cleaning your Refrigerator
Remove tape and glue residue from
surfaces before turning the refriger-
ator on. Rub a small amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your
fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry
with a soft cloth.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive
cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of
your refrigerator.
After you remove all of the package ma-
terials, clean the inside of your refriger-
This Use & Care Manual provides general
operating instructions for your model. Use
the appliance only as instructed in this
Use & Care Manual. Before starting the
unit, follow these important first steps.
Installation
Location
• Choose a place 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 automat-
ic ice maker. If you do not hook up
water to the refrigerator, remember
to turn the ice maker off.
CAUTION
Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will drop below 50°F (10°C)
or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compres-
sor 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.
WARNING
This appliance is intended to be used
in household and similar applications
such as:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
• farm houses and by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type
environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• catering and similar non-
retail applications.
WARNING
Installation clearances
Allow the following clearances
for ease of installation, proper air
circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top
⅜
”
Back
1”
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.