Kenmore 596.50019100 manual Installing Your Refrigerator, How to Transport Your Unit

Installing Your Refrigerator

These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit Sears cannot be responsible for improper installation

How to Transport Your Unit

Follow these tips when moving the unit to fina[ location:

NEVER transport unit on its side [f an upright position is not possible, lay unit on its back Allow unit to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes prior to plugging unit in lo assure oil return to lhe compressor. Plugging unit in immediately may cause damage to internal pads.

Use an appliance doily when moving unit ALWAYS truck unit from its side-NEVER from ils front or back.

Protect outside finish of unit during transport by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding between the unit and doily

Secure unit to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords Thread straps through handles when possible DO NOT overtighten Ovedightening restraints may dent or damage outside finish

How to Select the Best Location

Observe these points when choosing the final location for your unit:

DO NOT install refrigerator near oven, radialor, or olher heat source If thai is not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material

DO NOT install where temperature felts below 55_F (t3°C) Malfunction

How do I measure an opening

to insure proper fit?

This refrigerator was designed to fit a 69" tall opening to allow for proper ventilation, leveling, and door adjustments.

Please also take into account, when measuring space for your unit, that some models require a certain amount of clearance around it to allow for proper air flow Proper air flow is key to keep your unit running a optimum efficiency To determine

measurements, please reference the table below.

Subf!ooring or floor coverings (i e carpet, tile,

wood floors, rugs) may make your opening I- smaller than anticipated

Some clearance may be gained by using the _I_ leveling procedure under "How to Level Your !1_ Refrigerator".

Recommended

Unit Total

Clearance

Volume

Sides Rear

Less Than 23

may occur at this temperature.

Make sure floor is level If floor is not level, shim rear wheels of unit with a

eu. fL

Greater

NiA N/A N/A

piece of plywood or other shim matedaL

Ihan 23 cu. ft.

V£' N/A W'

To assure proper door closure, verify that the unit is tevefed with a ¼" tilt to the back

How to Remove and install Panels

(some modes)

Reference the sheel entitled Decorator Door Panel Installation Instructions

shipped on the front of your unit

IMPORTANT: If unit is to be installed into a

recess where top of unit is completely covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance