Measuring The Opening 30" Metro; Measuring The Opening 36" Metro - Heartland Classic 3115 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Measuring the Opening
30" Metro
(see page 15 #3225 diagram)
If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess verify
and use the following dimensions:
1.) Cut out height for refrigerator, where the top of
the refrigerator is completely covered: 67 1/4" (171
cm) - space provides the necessary gap above the
refrigerator for tool access to fasten anti-tip bracket
(see details below)
2.) Cut out width for refrigerator's main body:
3.) Max. cutout depth:
27 1/2" (70 cm)
When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.
Allow ½" space at top and ½" space behind the
machine compartment cover (located in the rear)
for proper air circulation.
Anti-Tip Bracket: Every refrigerator includes an
antitip bracket which must be properly installed to
prevent the refrigerator from tipping forward should
downward pressure be applied with both doors
open. To fasten bracket to the wall, distance from
floor to underside of bracket will be 66-1/4" (169
cm) max. Mark wall where studs are
located.Fasten anti-tip bracket to the wall.
Subflooring or floor coverings (ie carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than
anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the
leveling procedure under Leveling .
IMPORTANT :Corner Installations Metro: To allow
door to open 90 degrees, corner installations must
allow 3" (7.6 cm) space between wall and refrigera-
tor on hinge side. Filler wood strip recommended
for aesthetics.
Measuring the Opening
36" Metro
(see page 16 #3325 diagram)
If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess verify
and use the following dimensions:
1.) Cut out height for refrigerator, where the top of
the refrigerator is completely covered: 70" (177.8
cm) - space provides the necessary gap above
the refrigerator for tool access to fasten anti-tip
bracket (see details below)
2.) Cut out width for refrigerator's main body:
30" (77 cm)
cm)
3.) Max. cutout depth:
When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.
Allow ½" space at top and ½" space behind the
machine compartment cover (located in the rear)
for proper air circulation.
Anti-Tip Bracket: Every refrigerator includes an
anti-tip bracket which must be properly installed to
prevent the refrigerator from tipping forward should
downward pressure be applied with both doors
open. To fasten bracket to the wall, distance from
floor to underside of bracket will be 68-3/4 (174.6
cm) min to 69-1/4 (176 cm) max. Mark wall where
studs are located. Fasten anti-tip bracket to the
wall.
Subflooring or floor coverings (ie carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than
anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the
leveling procedure under Leveling .
IMPORTANT :Corner Installations Metro: To allow
door to open 90 degrees, corner installations must
allow 4" (10 cm) space between wall and refrigera-
tor on hinge side. Filler wood strip recommended
for aesthetics.
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Use & Care Guide
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36
24 1/2" (62 cm)
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