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I
NSTALLING
Y
OUR
R
EFRIGERATOR
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This
section tells you how to clean it, install it, connect it to a
power source, and level it.
U
NPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Removing packaging materials
• Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator
before using (except the model and serial number label).
• To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also
be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with
warm water and dry.
• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flamma-
ble fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue.
These products can damage the surface of your refrig-
erator. For more information, see “Important Safety In-
structions” in the “Refrigerator Safety” section.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside
your refrigerator.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the
inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in the “Caring For Your Refrigerator” section
for more information.
3-inch (7.5 cm) minimum
at top and
1
⁄
2
-inch (1.25 cm)
minimum at sides
S
PACE REQUIREMENTS
• Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between the overhead
cabinets and the refrigerator top, and allow
1
⁄
2
inch (1.25
cm) on each side.
• Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the refrigerator
condenser coils on the back and the wall.
• If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall,
leave 2 inches (5.08 cm) minimum on the hinge side (de-
pending on your model) to allow for the door to swing
open.
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WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion
or fire.
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WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
