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Use & Care Guide
5
Installation
Your refrigerator has been packed carefully for
shipment. Remove and discard shelf packaging
and tape. Do not remove the serial plate.
The following pages contain “Measuring and
Opening” instructions particular to each of the
models and sizes. Ensure you choose the correct
instructions for your model.
• If refrigerator is installed beside a cooking appli-
ance, (not recommended) it is important that there
be at least 5" (13 cm) between the refrigerator and
range for proper air circulation.
• Do not install refrigerator near a radiator or other
heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with
cabinet material.
• Do not install where temperature falls below 55°
F (13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C).
Malfunction may occur at this temperature.
• Refrigerator is designed for indoor household
application only.
Measuring the Opening
(see page 10 diagram)
If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess verify
and use the following dimensions
1.) Cut out height for refrigerator, where the top of
the refrigerator is completely covered: 70” (177.8
cm) - space provides the necessary gap above
the refrigerator for tool access to fasten anti-tip
bracket (see details below)
2.) Cut out width for refrigerator’s main body: 36½"
(93 cm)
3.) Max. cut-out depth: 24 1/2” (62 cm)
When installing your refrigerator, measure
carefully. Allow ½" space at top and ½" space
behind the machine compartment cover (locat-
ed in the rear) for proper air circulation.
AntiTip Bracket: Every refrigerator includes
an anti-tip bracket which must be properly
installed to prevent the refrigerator from tipping
forward should downward pressure be applied
with both doors
open. To fasten bracket to the wall, distance
from floor to underside of bracket will be 68-3/4
(174.6 cm) min to 69-1/4 (176 cm) max. Mark
wall where studs are located. Fasten anti-tip
bracket to the wall
Subflooring or floor coverings (ie carpet, tile,
wood floors, rugs) may make your opening
smaller than anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the
leveling procedure under Leveling.
IMPORTANT! Corner Installations: To allow
door to open 90 degrees, corner installations
must allow 4” (10 cm) space between wall and
refrigerator on hinge side. Filler wood strip rec-
ommended for aesthetics.