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INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR (CONT'D)
INSTALLATION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
When installing the refrigerator under a counter, follow the recommended spacing
dimensions shown.
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To ensure proper service access and ventilation, allow at least between
3
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4
– 1 inch of
clearance at the back as shown in the diagram.
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The installation should allow the unit to be pulled forward for servicing, if necessary.
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A standard electrical supply (115 VAC only, 60 Hz), properly grounded in accordance
with National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is required.
LEVELING
The refrigerator should be installed on a firm and level surface that will be able to support the entire weight of a fully loaded unit. It is important for
the refrigerator to be leveled in order to work properly. It can be raised or lowered by rotating the plastic sheaths around each of the leveling legs
on the bottom of the machine. If you find that the surface is not level, rotate the leveling legs until the refrigerator becomes level. You may need to
make several adjustments to level it. We recommend using a carpenter’s level to check the machine. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to lower that
side of the refrigerator. Turn the leveling legs counterclockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a power supply cord having a three-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating three-pronged wall socket, and grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall socket is not available, it is the personal responsibility of the customer to
have a properly grounded, three-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. A standard
electrical supply (115 V, 60Hz), properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is required. It
is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your refrigerator, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull
chain. The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 Amps.
IMPORTANT
Warning: Once you are ready to install the unit in a cabinet or directly on the floor, you must adjust the leveling legs to level the
refrigerator. DO NOT remove the leveling legs.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
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Plug into a grounded three-prong outlet.
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Never remove the grounding prong from the plug.
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Never use an adapter to bypass the grounding prong.
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DO NOT use an extension cord.
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Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
TIP
Gather the model and serial number from the product rating label and write them down before installing the refrigerator.
3
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4
” - 1”
TIP
For some installations, an outlet recessed into the wall may allow for smaller rear clearances.
