Installation Instructions - AMERICANA 16 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation
Instructions
Refrigerator
Models 16, 17, 18
I If youhave questions,call 1.800.432.2737
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT
-
these
instructions fl)r local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT
- Obse,.e ,ll
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer
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Be sure
to leave these
instructions with the Consmner.
• Note to Consumer - Keep
these instructions
for flmue refl_rence.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time - Refl'igerator Installation
15 rain utes
Reversing the Door Swing
1 hour
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product tailure due to improper installation is not
covered trader the _arrantv.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER
(on some models)
If the refi'igerator has an icemaker, it will have to be
connected to a cold water line. A water sui)ply kit
(containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and
insttuctions) is available at extra cost from your dealer
or fl'om Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
REFRIGERATOR LOCATION
• Do not install the refl'igerator where the temperature
will go below 60°F (l 6°C) because it will not rtm oiten
enough to maintain proper temperatures.
• Install it on a floor strong enough to sui)port it flfllv
loaded.
CLEARANCES
"o o " ,* " " s "_ of installation, _Mlow the f 11 wm_ clealance.; f )r ease
proper air circulation and I)lmnbing, and electrical
COililectioils.
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• Sides./4 (19ram)
• Top 1" (25 ram)
• Back 1" (25 ram)
ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS
Leveling legs near each fl'ont corner of the refl'igerator
are a(!justable. They firmly
position
the refl'igerator
and prevent it fl'om moving when the doors are
opened, I,eveling legs should be set so the fl'ont of the
refl'igerator is raised just enough that the doors close
easily when opened about hallway.
Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the
refl'igerator, counterclockwise to lower it.
Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you to move the
refl'igerator away fl'om the wall ti)r cleaning.
Turn the legs counterclockwise until the weight of the
refl'igerator is transfi_rred from them to the rollers.
_M'ter rolling the refl'igerator back into place, turn the
legs clockwise tmtil the legs again bear the weight of
the refl'igera tot,
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