INSTALLING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Unpacking Your Refrigerator
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Removing Packaging Materials
•Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator before using (except the model and serial number label). Do not remove any permanent instruction labels.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
•Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flam- mable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see “Important Safety Instructions” in the “Refrigerator Safety” section.
•Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator,
or other heat source, not in a location where the temperature will fall below 40°F (5°C).
Note: Some shelf trim comes with a protective film. Look for the “Peel Off” strip to remove this protective film.
Space Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
•To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a 1” (2.5 cm) space on each side.
•Allow 3”” (7.5 cm) of space between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top.
•Allow at least 1” (2.5 cm) between back of cabinet and the wall.
•If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door
can swing open.
3 in./po. min (7.5 cm) |
1 in./po. min |
(2.54 cm) |
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