Kenmore 596.53464300 Refrigerator User Manual


 
IHSTALLIHGYOURREFRIGERATOR
These instructions were provided to aid
you in the installation of your
refrigerator.
IGTileOPEHIHG
When installing your refrigerator, please
referencechart below for clearance
requirements.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e.
carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make
your opening smaller than anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by
using the leveling procedure under
How to Level Your Refrigerator
(page 11).
Recommended
. Clearance
Top Sides
Unit Total
Volume Rear
Less than
N/A N/A _"
23 cu. ft.
Greater than
_" N/A _"
23 cu. ft.
IMPORTANT: If refrigeratoris to be
installed into a recess where top of
refrigeratoris completely covered, use
dimensions from floor to top of hinge
cap to verify proper clearance.
TRAHSPORTIHGYOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Followthese tips when movingthe
refrigeratorto final location:
NEVERtransport refrigerator on its
side. If an upright position is not
possible, lay refrigerator on its back.
Allow refrigerator to sit upright for
approximately 30 minutes prior to
plugging refrigeratorin to assure oil
returnsto the compressor. Plugging
refrigerator in immediatelymay cause
damage to internal parts.
Usean appliance dolly when moving
refrigerator. ALWAYStruck
refrigeratorfrom its side or back-
NEVER from its front.
Protect outside finish of refrigerator
during transport by wrapping cabinet
in blankets or inserting padding
betweenthe refrigerator and dolly.
Securerefrigeratortodollyfirmlywith
strops or bungeecords.Threadstraps
throughhandleswhenpossible.DO NOT
overtighten.Overtighteningrestraintsmay
dentordamageoutsidefinish.
Observe these points when choosingthe
final location for your refrigerator:
DO NOT install refrigerator near
oven, radiator or other heat source. If
not possible, shield refrigerator with
cabinet material.
DO NOT install where temperature
falls below 55° F (13° C). Malfunction
may occur at this temperature.
To assure proper door closure, follow
the leveling instructionsin the
section, How to Level Your
Refrigerator (page 11),
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