Installation
Leveling
CAUTION
To protect personal property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following:
•Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
•Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure.
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the refrigerator should be level in accordance with the following instructions.
Note
•Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection, before leveling.
Materials Needed
•3⁄8" hex head driver
•Carpenter’s level
1. Remove toe grille.
• Grasp firmly and pull bottom outward to unclip.
2.Remove bottom bracket cover(s).
•Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt tool in the cover notch.
Notch
Location
• Use slight pressure to pry the cover loose.
•Continue to maintain downward pressure to the
notched side of the cover while swinging it off.
3.Using hex head driver, turn front adjustment screws (A) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower the front of the refrigerator.
A BB A
Note
• Some models only have adjustment screws “A.”
4.Select models also have rear adjustment screws
(B). Using the hex head driver, turn each of these adjustment screws (B) to raise or lower the rear of the refrigerator.
5.Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator is 1⁄4" (6 mm) or 1⁄2 bubble higher than back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level from side to side.
6.If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear adjustment screw clockwise to raise
rocking corner. If doors are uneven, do the following:
• Determine which door needs to be raised.
• Turn front roller adjustment screw (A) clockwise to raise front corner of door.
•If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of its adjustment range and doors are still not level, raise or lower the opposite door by turning roller adjustment screw counterclockwise.
•Check with level to verify 1⁄4" tilt to the back for proper door closure.
•If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe grille and hinge covers.
7.Replace bracket cover(s).
•Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.
•Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it into place.
8.Replace the toe grille.
Note
•For proper reinstallation, ensure the “top” marking on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.
•Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots.
•Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.
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