First Steps
3" AIR SPACE
Clearance
Pzzper aJrclrculat i onandlevelir_ w ili
_ure efficient cperati<n.
LOWER
CABINET
CABINET
Exposed
bolt
(sa_emsdels)
LOWER
CABINET
CABINET
Sunkenbolt ( somemmdels)
Before startingthe refrigerator, follow these important first steps:
Location
•
Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. DO NOT use an
ext_nsicn cordor an adapter plug.
•
If possible,place the refrigeratorout of clirect sunli_t and away from the
range, dishwasher or other heat smtmces.
•
The refrigerator n_/st h e installed cn a floor tlmt is level and strm!ig enough
tost_
a fullyloaded rmfrigerator.
•
Considemwmter supplyavailability for_cdels equippedwith an automatic ice
maker.
InstallatiGn
•
Do not instal i the refrigerator where the temperature will clrop helow 60 oF
(15°C)or riseabove II0°F (43°C).The _r_
will not he able tomaintain
prc_er ten!0erature_,
•
Allowspacearoundtheunit
forgoodair circulaticn. Leavea i inch (25ram)
space behind and a 3 inch ( 75 t_m)space above the refrigerator for adequate
clmu]ati_n,
•
Ina recessedinstallati<xl,allowanextra i/2 insh (10-15_[n) oneachside
fcre_seofinstallatJm_.
•
Farbest circulation,elevatetheunit linch (25ma)fromthe flcor,especially
ift_ ficcmiscgrp_ted.
Door
Opening
Thedoorsshouldopento alloweasyaccessto a counterwhenremovingfood.
• Donotposition therefrigerator s oyouhavetowalkarot_dtherefrigerator
drams.
• _thedccm_ifn_.
See"ReversibleDoor Instructicns."
L eling
All four corners of refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Some models
areequi_0edwithadj_le
_-type
levelems.Othemsareequippedwit h rollems.
If!*mlr r efrigerator didnot con_withroller s,thgycanhe Lurcbms_dfranyctmdealer.
•
Toadjust screw-typelevelers (scmemodels) : Tipcabinetbackslight]yand
raiseadjust in_boltsasr_eded.
•
Toadjust front rollers (somemodels) : Useascrewdriver, 3/8" socket
wrench,or nutdrivertoadjust rollersas shown.
RAISE THE FR_%I9 of cabinet enough sodoors will close fteelywhen q0erled helfway.
Levelcgbinet sidetoside.
Cleaning
•
Wash the inside, all removablepazts and the outside with mild detergent and
warm
water.
Wipe
dry.
DO NOT
USE HARSH
CLEANERS
ON THESE
SURFACES.
•
Donotuserazorbladesorothersharpinstruments,
which can scratch the
appliance surface, when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from the
tape or eneru3y labe i can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent,or, tcuchthegluewiththe stickyside°f tapealreadyremmved"
•
DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE.