Installing Your Refrigerator - Kenmore Top-mount refrigerator Use And Care Manual

INSTALLING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Removing Packaging Materials
• Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator
before using (except the model and serial number
label).
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also
be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe
with warm water and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape
or glue. These products can damage the surface of
your refrigerator. For more information, see
"Refrigerator Safety" section.
On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and
other feature parts may be packaged in the Interior
FeaturePak. Follow the instructions contained in the
package for proper assembly.
IMPORTANT:
• Depending on your model, do not remove any
permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator, or
the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the base grille.
Depending on your model, do not remove the white
Styrofoam insert that is located behind the control
panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. The insert is part
of the refrigerator and not part of the packing material.
If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the
freezer and cause icicles to form.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refriger-
ator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor.
Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.
Do not wiggle or "walk" the refrigerator when trying to
move it, as floor damage could occur.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow
for a .5 in (1.25 cm) space on each side
Allow 3 in (7.5 cm) of space between overhead
cabinets and refrigerator top.
Allow at least 1 in (2.5 cm) between back of cabinet
and the wall.
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2" (5.08 cm)
• If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you
leave some extra space at the back for the water line
connections.
If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall,
leave 2 in (5.08 cm) minimum on the hinge side
(depending on your model) to allow for the door to
swing open.
• Level the refrigerator (See "Door Closing and
Alignment").
NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator,
or other heat source, nor in a location where the
temperature will fall below 40 ° F (5° C).