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INSTALLATION
ThisUse&CareManualprovidesspecicoperatinginstructions
foryourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyasinstructedinthis
Use&CareManual.Before starting the refrigerator, follow
these important first steps.
LOCATION
• Chooseaplacethatisnearagroundedelectricaloutlet.
Do Notuseanextensioncordoranadapterplug.
• Ifpossible,placetherefrigeratoroutofdirectsunlight
andawayfromtherange,dishwasherorotherheat
sources.
• Therefrigeratormustbeinstalledonaoorthatislevel
andstrongenoughtosupportafullyloadedrefrigerator.
• Considerwatersupplyavailabilityformodelsequipped
withanautomaticicemaker.
INSTALLATION
InstallationClearances
• Allowthefollowingclearancesforeaseofinstallation,
properaircirculation,andplumbingandelectrical
connections:
Sides&Top 3/8”
Back 1”
DOOR OPENING
Yourrefrigeratorshouldbepositionedtoalloweasyaccess
toacounterwhenremovingfood.Tomakethispossible,the
directioninwhichthedoorsopencanbereversed.SeeDoor
Removal&ReversalInstructions.
LEVELING
Allfourcornersofyourrefrigeratormustrestrmlyonasolid
oor.Yourrefrigeratorisequippedwithadjustablefrontrollersor
frontlevelingscrewstohelplevelyourunit.
Raise
Adjustable Front Roller
(some models)
Stationary Front Roller
with Leveling Screw
(some models)
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Removetoegrille.
2. Useat-blade
screwdriveror3/8”
socketwrenchto
adjustfrontrollers.Use
adjustablewrenchto
adjustlevelingscrews.
NOTE
Ifyouseeblackcoils/tubingonthebackofyourrefrigerator
(air-cooledcondenser)leave3”clearanceattopofrefrigerator.
CAUTION
Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature
will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).
The compressor will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the refrigerator.
Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your
refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the
proper operation of your refrigerator.
IMPORTANT
Ifyouinstallyourrefrigeratorinagarageorotherunheated
area,youmayexperiencefreezertemperatureproblems
duringthewintermonthswhentemperaturesdipbelow55°F.
UpgradingyourrefrigeratorwithaGarageKitwilllowerthe
minimumoperatingtemperatureofyourunitto34°F.Thiskit
canbeorderedthroughtheElectroluxSolutionsHotline(see
backcover).
NOTE
Raisethefrontoftherefrigeratorenoughsothedoorsclose
freelywhenopenedhalfway.Therefrigeratorshouldslope¼”
to½”fromfronttoback.Thenleveltherefrigeratorfromside
toside.
NOTE
Ifyourrefrigeratorisplacedwiththedoorhingesideagainsta
wall,youmayhavetoallowadditionalspacesothedoorcan
beopenedwider.