Installation; Door Opening - Frigidaire 242291901 Use & Care Manual

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Tools Necessary:
Phillips
Head
or
#2 Square
Drive Head
Socket
Wrench
Set
Components
Provided:
Top Hinge
Top Hinge
Cover Front
Cover Rear
Screw
_
_crew
Top
Lower __
Hinge
Screw
Screw
This Use & Care Guide provides general
installation and operating instructions for
your model. We recommend using a service
or kitchen contracting
professional to install
your refrigerator.
Use the refrigerator
only as
instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before
starting
the refrigerator,
follow
these
important
first
steps.
Location
Choose a place that is near a grounded,
non-GFC]:, electrical outlet. Do Not use an
extension cord or an adapter plug.
If possible, place the refrigerator
out of
direct sunlight and away from the range,
dishwasher, or other heat sources.
The refrigerator
must be installed on a floor
that is level and strong enough to support
a fully loaded refrigerator.
Consider water supply availability for
models equipped with an automatic ice
maker.
Do Not install the refrigerator
where
the temperature
will drop below 55 ° F
(13 ° C) or rise above 110 ° F (43 ° C). The
compressor will not be able to maintain
proper temperatures
inside the refrigerator.
Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front
of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation
is essential for the proper operation of your
Installation
Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation,
proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top
3/8inch (9.5 mm)
Back
1 inch (25.4 mm)
If your refrigerator
is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have to
allow additional space so the door can be
wider.
opened
Door opening
Your refrigerator
should be positioned to allow
easy access to a counter when removing
food. For best use of refrigerator
drawers and
freezer baskets, the refrigerator
should be in a
position where both can be fully opened.

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