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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
IMPORTANT:
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Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with homeowner.
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Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference
and for the local electrical inspector’s use.
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Keep cardboard shipping piece or plywood under refrigerator
until it is installed in the operating position.
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Comply with installation specifications and dimensions.
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Remove any moldings or decorative panels from kitchen
cabinets that would not allow access to the refrigerator for
service.
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Contact a qualified electrical installer.
TOOLS NEEDED (on some models):
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
PARTS NEEDED (on some models):
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Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm)
saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
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Or you can purchase a
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm) copper tubing with
shutoff valve and a
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm) compression fitting
(coupling).
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Depending on water line connections, you may also need a
¹⁄₄
"
(6.35 mm) nut and
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm) ferrule.
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous
– even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of
your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help
prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
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Take off the doors.
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Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.
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Do not remove ground prong.
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Do not use an adapter.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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Disconnect power before servicing.
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Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
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Use nonflammable cleaner.
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Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from refrigerator.
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Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
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Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker
kit ready models only).
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A qualified service technician must install the water line and
ice maker.
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Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
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If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
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Cordless drill
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¹⁄₄
" Nut driver
and drill bit
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Flat-blade
screwdriver
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⁵⁄₁₆
" or adjustable wrench
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⁷⁄₁₆
" and
¹⁄₂
" Open-end wrenches
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Two adjustable wrenches
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³⁄₈
" and
¹⁄₂
" Socket wrenches
