Installation - Maytag SS-2 User Manual

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Installation
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Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for ship-
Leveling
ment. Remove and discard shelf packing clips (if used)
located just above each shelf where they hook onto the
To enhance appearance and to maintain optimal perfo_
frame. To remove plastic clips wiggle the clips sideways
mance, the refrigerator must be level. Your refrigerat_
and pull straight out.
has wheels which can be adjusted for leveling:
Location
• Remove the lower hinge covers (see fig. 1). To do
this, grasp each cover near the hinge and apply pre_
sure. The attachment tabs will snap out, allowing
• Allow for a free flow of air through the front base
removal of the covers.
grille.
• Adjust the wheels with a screwdriver (see fig. 2).
• Install the refrigerator where the room temperature
will not go below 55° E With temperatures below 55°,
• To lock the cabinet in place, turn down both le_
the refrigerator will not run frequently enough to
cling/lock feet, located near the front wheels (see fi_
maintain proper temperature in the freezer.
3). Rear leveling/lock feet are not required.
• Allow a minimum 1/2" clearance on the sides, top
• Replace the hinge covers.
and back for ease of installation. If the refrigerator is
• If the floor is not level and it is necessary to raise th
placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you
rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheel
may want to allow additional space so the door can be
onto a piece of plywood or other shim material.
opened wider.
• Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or hard-
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wood floors so as not to mark or otherwise damage
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the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or other mate-
rial should be used to protect the floor while posi-
tioning the unit.
Fig.1
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• Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing
appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat vents
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and direct sunlight.
TURN CLOCKWISE
TO
• Level the refrigerator and do not block
ventilation
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RAISE C ABINET CORNER
aroundthe front grille.
TURN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
• Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air
TOLOWER CABINET
will escape during door openings. When the freezer is
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less than two-thirds full, place milk cartons half full
of water in the freezer.
• Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into the
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refrigerator or freezer,
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• Cover liquids.
• Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before
placing them into the refrigerator.
• Avoid opening the doors too often.
Fig. 3
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