Before Using Your Refrigerator
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power
source, rnstall it, and level it.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Removing packaging materials
NOTE:
Do not remove any permanent instruction
Remove tape and any inside labels (except the model
labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech
and serial number label) before using the refrigerator.
Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.
To remove any remaining tape or label glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb.
Cleaning it before use
OR
After removing all packaging materials, clean your
refrigerator before using it, if necessary.
l Apply liquid hand-dishwashing detergent to area
See cleaning instructions on page 16.
before removing glue as described above. Do not use
sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids,
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or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material.
See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and
properly grounded electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an
extension cord. See Electrical Requirements and
Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
3-prong grounding plug
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Installing it properly
1.
Allow % inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at
the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
2. If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a
wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door
can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall.
Leveling it
Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws - one on
the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both of
these, follow the directions below.
1.
Remove base grille. (See page 14.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 14.)
Ill
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use a screw-
driver to adjust
screw
Raise
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