Installing Your Refrigerator; How To Transport Your Unit; How To Select The Best Location - Kenmore 596.52673200 Use & Care Manual

Installing Your
These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit Sears cannot be responsible for improper
installation
How to Transport Your Unit
Follow these tips when moving the unit to final location:
NEVER transport unit on its side If an upright position is not possible, lay
unit on its back Allow unit to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes prier
to prugging unit in to assure oil return to the compressor Plugging unit in
immediately may cause damage to internal parts
, Use an appliance doily when moving unit ALWAYS truck unit from its
side-NEVER from its front or back
Protect outside finish of unit during transport by wrapping cabinet in
blankets or inserting padding between the unit and dolly
• Secure unit to dolly firmty with straps or bungee cords Thread straps
through handles when possible DO NOT overtighten Overtightening
restraints may dent or damage outside finish
How to Select the Best Location
Observe these points when choosing the final location for your unit:
DO NOT install refrigerator near oven, radiator, or other heat source tf
that is not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material
DO NOT install where temperature falls below 55°F (13°C) Malfunction
may occur at this temperature
Make sure floor is level If floor is not level, shim rear wheels of unit with a
piece of plywood or other shim material
To assure proper door closure, verify that the unit is leveled with a ¼" tilt
to the back
How to Remove and Install Panels
(some models)
Reference the sheet entitled Decorator Door Panel Installation Instructions
shipped on the front of your unit
Refrigerator
How do I measure an opening
to insure proper fit?
This refrigerator was designed to fit a 69" tall
opening to allow for proper ventilation,
leveling, and door adjustments
Please also take into account, when
measuring space for your unit, that some
models require a certain amount of
clearance around it to allow for proper air
flow Proper air flow is key to keep your unit
running a optimum efficiency To determine
measurements, please reference the table
below O
Subflooring or floor coverings (i e carpet, tile, i
wood floors, rugs) may make your opening
smaller than anticipated !
Some clearance may be gained by using the _/_
leveling procedure under "How to Level Your
Refrigerator"
Unit ]oral
Volume
Less Than 23
CU.ft.
Greater
Than 23 cu. ft.
Recommende(1
Clearance
Top Sides Rear
N/A NiA NiA
9_'" NtA %2"
IMPORTANT: If unit is to be installed into a
recess where top of unit is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of
hinge cap to verify proper clearance