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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before Using Your Appliance
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Remove the exterior and interior packing.
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Before connecting the unit to a power source, let it stand for approximately 2 hours. This will
reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.
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Remove the crisper, drip tray and shelves and clean them and the interior surfaces of the unit
with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
Installing the Refrigerator-Freezer
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Place the unit on a floor that is strong enough to support the appliance when it is fully loaded. To
level the unit, adjust the two leveling legs at the front.
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These models are designed to be free-standing only, and should not be recessed or built in.
When installing, allow at least 5 inches of space at the sides and top of the unit and 2 inches at
the rear, which will allow the proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.
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This appliance is supplied with spacers that have to be mounted onto the condenser tube to
make sure there is sufficient clearance between the appliance and the wall.
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Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (oven, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct
sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.
Extremely cold ambient temperatures may also affect the unit’s performance.
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Avoid locating the unit in moist areas. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form quickly
on the evaporator, requiring more frequent defrosting of the freezer compartment.
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Plug the unit into an exclusive, properly installed and grounded wall outlet. Any questions
concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or authorized
service center.
Electrical Connection
This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this unit is equipped with a
three-prong plug which mates with a standard three-prong wall outlet to minimize the possibility of
electrical shock.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
This unit requires a standard 115-volt AC/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground. Have the
wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
When a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
