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Step 4
CAUTION
Install
Anti-Tip
The refrigerator is heavy at the top and must be
Brackets
secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward.
• Mount brackets provided using #12 or #14 wood
• Screws must protrude at least one inch into vertical
• Attach a 36" long 2x4 block to brackets as shown.
Note: If you are installing under a soffit, attach brackets to
wood block before mounting the brackets to the rear wall.
Roll Refrigerator Into Opening
• Gently push refrigerator into opening with hands
• Roll refrigerator into the opening until it is flush or
Important Note: If your installation situation does not allow
enough height for this method of security, use step 6 as an
alternate. The refrigerator must be secured to prevent
tipping.
Step 5
All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported
Level
by leveling legs, the rear is supported by wheels.
Refrigerator
• Adjust rear wheels beneath the refrigerator to just
• Turn the 7/16" hex nut located above the front wheels.
• For front leveling legs, use the 1-1/2" open-end
• Adjust carefully, the refrigerator should be level and
Step 6
Note: Whenever possible,
Optional
perform this step for
Anti-Tip
additional anti-tip
Precaution
security.This step can be
used as an alternate to Step
4, Anti-Tip bracket installa-
tion, whenever brackets
cannot be used.
When using 1/2" to 3/4" side panels, the front flange of
the case trim is attached to the side panel.
• Open fresh food door to access case trim.
• Drill hole in trim slightly below fresh food opening.
• Follow the same procedure on the opposite side.
WARNING
ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS
screws located 83-1/2" from the finished floor.
wall studs.
against front corners. The cardboard protective pad
should be beneath the refrigerator.
semi-flush with adjacent cabinets.
barely touch the 2x4 block.
Turn to raise or lower the refrigerator.
wrench (provided).
plumb with cabinetry, and should align with toekick
height.
Drive screw through the trim and into the side panel.
Installation
36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator
2 x 4
Block
36" Wide
83-1/4" From Floor
Wood Screws Mounted into
Vertical Wood Studs
Hex Nut Adjusts
Rear Wheels
Leveling Leg
Refrigerator
Cabinet
Stud
Door
OR
If refrigerator is installed between cabinets with no
side panels or in a custom enclosure, install a spacer
block as shown.
• Open fresh food door to access case trim.
• Drill hole in trim slightly below fresh food opening and
drive screw through the trim and into the spacer
block.
• Follow the same procedure on the opposite side.
83-1/2"
From floor
to bottom
of wood block
Mounting Bracket
2 x 4 Cut
To 36" Length
Spacer
Block
15
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