Installation - Kenmore 253.7031 Series Use & Care Manual

Installation

Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and
operating instructions for your model. We recommend using
a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your
refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use
& Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these
important first steps.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-GFCI,
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an
adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and
away from the range, dishwasher, or other heat sources.
• The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and
strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for models equipped
with an automatic ice maker.
CAUTION
Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature
will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).
The compressor will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the refrigerator.
Do not block the toe grille on the lower front of your
refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the
proper operation of your refrigerator.
Installation
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top
Back
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side
against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so
the door can be opened wider.
Door Opening
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
to a counter when removing food. For best use of refrigerator
drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a
position where both can be fully opened.
7
⅜ inch (9.5 mm)
1 inch (25.4 mm)