Installation Instructions
Unpack Refrigerator
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not completely installed.
Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is completely installed.
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
Do not remove the film on the outside until the refrigerator is in its operating position.
All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
Keep the cardboard shipping piece or plywood under the refrigerator until it is installed in the operating position.
1.Remove and save the literature package bag taped to the side of the refrigerator and the parts bag behind the grille. Remove the four brackets (two on each side) that attach the shipping base to the refrigerator bottom.
NOTE: Do not remove tape and door bracing until the refrigerator is in its final position.
2.If necessary, reduce the tipping radius. See Tipping Radius (page 5) for ceiling height requirements or Reduce Tipping Radius for
Reduce Tipping Radius
(if required)
Before bringing the refrigerator into the home, be sure there is adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator upright. See Tipping Radius (page 5).
If you do not have adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator upright, the tipping radius can be reduced by removing the top grille and side trims (see the following chart).
Model | Reduced Tipping Radius |
EF42, IF42 | 88½” (224.8 cm) |
EF48, IF48 | 89¼” (226.7 cm) |
1.Grasp both ends of the top grille.
2.Push the top grille straight up, then pull straight out. Lay the grille on a soft surface.
BAB
A.Top grille
B.Cabinet side trim
3.Remove the six screws attaching each cabinet side trim to the refrigerator and remove the side trims.
Move Refrigerator into House
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when not completely installed.
Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is completely installed.
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
1.Place an appliance dolly under the left side of the refrigerator as shown. Be sure to avoid damaging the side trims and handles. Place the corner posts from the packing materials over the trims and handles as appropriate. Slowly tighten the strap.
NOTE: Pass the dolly strap under
the handles for EF series
models.
2. Place pieces of the shipping
carton on the floor when rolling
the dolly and
refrigerator into the house. Move the refrigerator close to the
3.Place top of cardboard carton or plywood under refrigerator.
4.Stand the refrigerator up. First, place the left bottom edge of the refrigerator on the floor, stand the refrigerator upright and then lower the
5.Do not remove the film on the outside.
6.Reassemble the trim and top grille after the dolly has been removed from the refrigerator.
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