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NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have to
allow additional space so the door can be
opened wider.
NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so
the doors close freely when opened halfway.
The refrigerator should slope ¼” to ½” from
front to back. Then level the refrigerator from
side-to-side.
INSTALLATION
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.Sufcientaircirculationisessentialfor
the proper operation of your refrigerator.
This Use & Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator
only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before
starting the refrigerator, follow these important
rststeps.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord
or an adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct
sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher
or other heat sources.
• Therefrigeratormustbeinstalledonaoor
that is level and strong enough to support a
fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for models
equippedwithanautomaticicemaker.If
you do not hook up water to the refrigerator,
remember to turn the ice maker off.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides&Top ⅜inch
Back 1 inch
Leveling
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest
rmlyonasolidoor.Yourrefrigeratorisequipped
with adjustable front rollers or front leveling
screws to help level your unit.
Raise
Raise
Adjustable Front Roller (some models)
Stationary Front Roller with Leveling Screw
(some models)
To level your
refrigerator:
1. Remove
toe grille.
2. Useat-
blade
screwdriver
or⅜”
socket
wrench to
adjust front rollers. Use adjustable wrench to
adjust leveling screws.