Installation - Kenmore Elite 970-7070 Series Use & Care Manual

Installation

Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
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-GFCI,
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.
CAUTION
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 refrigerator.
Installation
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top
Back
NOTE
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 opened wider.
Door Opening
NOTE
The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves
within a 20 degree 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.
7
3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
1 inch (25.4 mm)