This Use & Care Manual provides general
operating instructions for your model. Use
the appliance only as instructed in this Use
& Care Manual. Before starting the appli-
ance, follow these important first steps.
Location
•
Choose a place that is near a ground-
ed electrical outlet. Do Not use an
extension cord or an adapter plug.
•
If possible, place the appliance out of
direct sunlight and away from the range,
dishwasher or other heat sources.
•
Install the appliance on a floor that is
level and strong enough to support a
fully loaded appliance.
WARNING
DO NOT install the appliance where
the temperature will drop below 35°F
(1.7°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). The
compressor will not be able to maintain
proper temperatures inside the unit.
CAUTION
Do not block the lower front of your ap-
pliance. Sufficient air circulation is essen-
tial to operate your appliance properly.
Installation
Installation clearances
•
Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top
Back
NOTE
If your appliance is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have
to allow additional space for the handle
so the door can be opened wider.
Guidelines for final positioning of
your appliance:
Setting the anti-tip bracket:
Models are equipped with an anti-tip
bracket. The anti-tip brackets are located
on the lower front corners of the cabinet.
Lower the anti-tip on each side clockwise
until they contact the floor. Do not raise
the cabinet.
⅜ in.
1 in.
INSTALLATION
•
All 4 corners of the cabinet must rest
firmly on the floor.
•
The cabinet should be level at the
front and rear.
•
The door should be level.
Lower
Anti-tip Bracket
WARNING
The anti-tip device must be
installed according to the
instructions in your Use &
Care Manual. Failure to do
so may result in injury.
⅜˝ (10 mm)
1˝
(25 mm)
⅜˝
(10 mm)
7
Refrigerator
⅜˝
(10 mm)