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Installation
This Use & Care Guide provides general
installation and operating instructions for
your model. We recommend using a service
or kitchen contracting professional to
install your appliance. Use the unit only as
Location
•
Choose a place that is near a grounded,
non-GFCI, 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.
•
The appliance must be installed on a floor
that is level and strong enough to support
a fully loaded unit.
Required Tools:
Phillips™
Head or
#2 Square Drive
Head
(OR)
AND
OR
Socket
Wrench Set
Adjustable
Wrench
OR
⅜" Fixed
Wrench
CAUTION
Do not install the appliance 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 unit.
Do not block the kick plate on the lower
front of your appliance. Sufficient air
circulation is essential for the proper
operation of your unit.
Installation
Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top ⅜” (9.5 mm)
Back 1” (25.4 mm)
Refrigerator
⅜”
(10 mm)
⅜”
(10 mm)
⅜”
(10 mm)
NOTE
If your appliance is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have
to allow additional space so the door can
be opened wider.
Top Hinge
Cover Front
Screw
Top Hinge
Cover Rear
Screw
Lower
Hinge
Screw
Top
Hinge
Screw
Components Provided:
instructed in this Use & Care Guide.
Before starting the appliance, follow these important
first steps.
