Installation; Transporting Your Refrigerator; Measuring The Opening - Maytag GC2224GEKX Use & Care Manual

Installation

To be done by a qualified engineer only.
Location
• Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other
heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with
cabinet material.
• Do not install where temperature falls below 13° C or
rises above 43° C. Malfunction may occur at this
temperature.
• Refrigerator is designed for indoor household
application only.

Measuring the Opening

When installing your refrigerator allow 13 mm space at
top, 19 mm space behind machine compartment cover
( located in the rear). Allow 6 mm space on both sides
of the refrigerator for proper air circulation, ease of
installation, and leveling. If the refrigerator is placed
with the door hinge side against the wall, you may
want to allow additional space so the door can be
opened wider.
Note: 60 cm deep models
Trim corners of countertop to a 45° angle if
countertop has 25 mm overhang. Provide 5 mm
clearance on both sides of refrigerator, and allow
7 mm on top for ease of installation and leveling.
No minimum clearance is required at the rear of
the cabinet.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. 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: If refrigerator is to be installed into a
recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap
to verify proper clearance.
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WARNING

Transporting Your Refrigerator

• NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an
upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its
back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for
approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to
assure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging
refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.
• Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator.
ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or
back–NEVER from its front.
• Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport
by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding
between the refrigerator and dolly.
• Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or
bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when
possible. Do not overtighten. Overtightening
restraints may dent or damage outside finish.
How to Remove and Replace
Door and Hinges
WARNING
Contact a qualified engineer to perform this task.
How to Connect the Water
Supply
(select models)
WARNING
Contact a qualified engineer to perform this task.