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gNSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions were provided to aid
you in the installationof your refrigerator.
MEASURING THE
OPENING
A '/2"of air spaceshouldbe provided for
the back of the unit to allow for the
power cord and water line. When
installingyour unit, measurecarefully.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e.
carpet,file, wood floors, rugs)may make
your openingsmaller thananticipated.
Someclearancemay be gainedby using
the levelingprocedure on page9.
IMPORTANT: If unit is to be installed
into a recess where top of unit is
completely covered,usedimensionsfrom
floor to top of hingecapto verify proper
clearance.
TRANSPORTING YOU
REFRIGERATOR
Follow these tips when movingthe unit
to final location:
> NEVER transport unit on its side. If
an upright position is not possible, lay
unit on its back. Allow unit to sit
upright for approximately 30 minutes
prior to pluggingunit in to assure oi[
return to the compressor. Plugging
unit in immediately may causedamage
to internal parts.
Use an appliancedolly when moving
unit.ALWAYS truck unit from its
side-NEVER from itsfront or back.
> Protect outsidefinish of unit during
transport by wrapping cabinet in
blanketsor inserting paddingbetween
the unitanddolly.
_- Secureunit to dollyfirmly with straps
or bungee cords. Thread straps
through handleswhen possible.DO
NOT overtighten. Overfightening
restraints may dent or damage
outside finish.
SELECTING THE BEST
LOCATION
Allow for a free flow of air through
the front base grille.
Install the refrigerator where the
room temperature will not go below I.
55° F.With temperaturesbelow55° F,
the refrigerator will not run
2.
frequentlyenoughto maintainproper
temperature in the freezer.
Locate the refrigerator away from
heatproducingappliancessuchasthe
range or dishwasher,heat vents and
direct sunlight.
A minimumof 72"clearanceisrequired
at the back.Allow Y2"at the sidesfor
easeof installation. If refrigerator is
placedwith thedoor hingesideagainst
a wall, you may want to allow
additionalspace.
>-Use caution when installingthe
refrigerator on vinyl or hardwood
floorssoasnot to mark or otherwise
damage the flooring. A piece of
plywood, a rug or other material
should be usedto protect the floor
while positioningthe refrigerator.
How TOREMOVETHE
DOOR AND HINGES
Some installationsrequire door removal
to transport refrigerator to its final
location.
To remove drawer, see instructions on
page 7.
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Unplug power cord from power
source.
Remove toe ,__
grille and
bottom bracket
covers.
Remove the top trim of
fresh food door with Phillips
screwdriver:
• Retain screws and trim for
replacement
Unscrew Y,/' hex _ .
head screws from
top hinge to
removehinge.
• Retainall screwsfor later use.
Lift refrigerator door from center
hinge pin.
Remove center
hingepin with a Y_6"
hex nut driver.
• Retain hinge pin
for later use. _ [ j
Remove Phillips
screws to remove
center hinge.
• Retainallscrewsfor lateruse.
Removeboth stabilizingbracketswith
Y_"hexheaddriver.
• Retain screws for later use.