12 & 14 cu. ft. Top-Mount
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Minimum Clearance
Measure the opening at the location in which the refrigerator/freezer is to be installed and make
sure the following minimum clearance dimensions are followed.
Top:
At least 3" (7.5cm) clearance between
the overhead cabinet and the refrigerator/
freezer top. (Dimension A) (Fig. 14)
Sides: At least 1" (2.5cm) clearance on each side
of the refrigerator/freezer. (Dimension B)
(Fig. 14)
Back: At least ½" (1.25cm) clearance between
the condenser ("Old Design" 14 cu. ft.
Top-Mount) and the wall.
Leveling the Refrigerator/Freezer
It is critical that the refrigerator/freezer be properly leveled. Both the back and front of the unit should
be carefully leveled before it is turned on.
1. Place a board across the rear of the installed position and set a level on the board. (Fig. 15)
2. Place shims where the rear rollers will sit to level the board.
3. Remove the board and leave the shims in place.
4. Place the unit in its installed position.
OLD DESIGN
Section Two
Old Design
13
A
B
B
Fig. 14
Level
Board
Fig. 15
12 & 14 cu. ft. Top-Mount