Installation
Your new refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packing and tape.
Location
•Allow for a free flow of air through the front base grille.
•Install the refrigerator where the room temperature will not go below 55° F (13° C). With temperatures below 55° F (13° C), the refrigerator will not run frequently enough to maintain proper temperature in the freezer.
•Allow a minimum 1⁄2" clearance on the sides, top and back for ease of installation. If refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may want to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.
•Use caution when installing the unit on vinyl or hardwood floors so as not to mark or otherwise damage the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or other material should be used to protect the floor while positioning the unit.
Leveling
To enhance its appearance and to maintain performance, your refrigerator should be leveled after it has been rolled into its final location.
•Adjust the leveling/lock screws beneath each front corner at the base of the cabinet. Turn these leveling/lock screws clockwise to raise a cabinet corner and counterclockwise to lower a cabinet corner.
To lower | To raise |
cabinet | cabinet |
•If the floor is not level and it is necessary to raise the rear of the cabinet, we suggest rolling the rear wheels onto a piece of plywood or other shim material.
•Refrigerator models that have adjustable wheels can be leveled by removing the base grille and adjusting the wheels with a 1/4" socket or screwdriver. (See figure 2.)
TURN CLOCKWISE TO RAISE
CABINET CORNER
Figure 2 
TURN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE TO
LOWER CABINET CORNER
Front Base Grille (on select models)
The front base grille (select models) which was packaged inside the refrigerator for shipment and should be installed after the refrigerator has been leveled.
“Snap on” style:
•To install, align the spring clips with the round openings in the cabinet and push each end in until the grille locks into place.
•To remove this style of base grille, grasp both ends and pull straight out.
“Screw on” style:
• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two Phillips head screws at the base of the refrigerator.
•Align the base grille to the screw holes. (The cut out side on the base grille installs around the lower hinge of the door.)
•Secure the base grille into place by reinstalling the Phillips screws back into their original screw holes.
•Reverse these steps to remove this style of base grille.
Energy Saving Tips
•Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat vents and direct sunlight.
•Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation around the front base grille.
•Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into the refrigerator or freezer.
•Cover liquids.
•Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air will escape during door openings. When the freezer is less than 2⁄3 full, place milk cartons half full of water in the freezer.
•Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before placing them into the refrigerator.
•Avoid opening the doors too often.
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