Electrical Requirements; Base Grille; Door Removal - Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

Electrical S hockHazard
Pluginto a grounded3 prongoutlet.
Donot removegroundprong.
Donot usean adapter.
Donot usean extensioncord.
Failureto follow theseinstructionscan resultin
death,fire,or electricalshock.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection:
Recommended grounding method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet
that cannot be turned oft by a switch. Do not use an
extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat, Refrigerator
or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source
and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control
depending on the model) to the desired setting.
To remove the base grille:
1. Open both refrigerator doors.
2. Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your thumbs
along the top. Push in with your thumbs and pull up on the
bottom.
NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille
after cleaning.
To replace the base grille:
1. Open the doors.
2. Line up the grille support tabs with the metal clips.
3. Push the grille firmly to snap it into place.
TOOLS NEEDED: 1/4in. hex-head socket wrench, 5/16in. hex-
head socket wrench and a flat-head screwdriver.
IMPORTANT:
• Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug
refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any
adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
• It may only be necessary to remove either the door handle or
the doors to get your product through the doorway of your
residence. Measure the door opening to determine whether
to remove the refrigerator handles or the doors.
Handle Removal (optional)
1. Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide
top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle. Lift trim
pieces off shoulder screws (see Graphic 1).
NOTE: Some models include accent pieces between the handle
and the handle trim. If your model includes the accents, you will
need to carefully remove them with a flat-head screwdriver
before removing the handle screws. The accent pieces are
optional and can be reinstalled or left off of the handle assembly.
2. Remove handle screws and handles.
3. Move refrigerator into place. Replace handles as shown (see
Graphic 1).
Door Removal
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Open both refrigerator doors. Remove the base grille by
pulling up on the bottom outside corners (see Graphic 2).
3. Close both doors and keep them closed until you are ready to
lift them free from the cabinet.
4. Remove top left hinge cover and screws as shown (see
Graphic 3). DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 1.