Whirlpool GC1SHAXMB00 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Refrigerator
Remove packaging materials. Do not use sharp instruments,
rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your
refrigerator. For more information, see Refrigerator Safety.
Location Requirements
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for ¹⁄₂"
(1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your
refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2" (5.08 cm) minimum on
each side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to
swing open. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra
space at the back for the water line connections.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install the
refrigerator in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F
(13°C).
If you are installing the refrigerator to fit flush with the front of
the base cabinets, all shoe molding and baseboards must be
removed from the rear of the refrigerator opening.
The water hookup and electrical hookup must be placed near
the bottom of the refrigerator.
A trim kit is available for those installations where the
refrigerator will not fit flush. See Assistance or Service to call
for ordering information.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.
Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.
Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move
it, as floor damage could occur.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when
removing them to avoid impact from dropping.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
A. Minimum fixed wall position.
B. For full-overlay cabinet doors and a trim kit, the height of the
opening must be 69
¹⁄₈
" (175.6 cm).
C. Recommended locations for electrical and water connections.
2
1
/
2
"
(6.4 cm)
2"
(5.1 cm)
2"
(5.1 cm)
9
1
/
4
"
(23.5 cm)
12
1
/
2
"
(32 cm)
69"
(175.0 cm)
36"
(91.5 cm)
13
1
/
4
"
(34 cm)
16
1
/
2
"
(42 cm)
20
1
/
4
"
(51.5 cm)
A
C
B
A