gNSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions were provided to aid SELECTING THE BEST you in the installationof your refrigerator.
LOCATION
MEASURING THE
OPENING
A'/2"of air spaceshould be provided for the back of the unit to allow for the
power cord and water line. When installingyour unit, measurecarefully.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet,file, wood floors, rugs) may make your openingsmaller than anticipated.
Some clearancemay be gainedby using the levelingprocedure on page9.
IMPORTANT: If unit is to be installed
into a recess where top of unit is
completely covered, use dimensionsfrom
floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.
TRANSPORTING YOU
REFRIGERATOR
Follow these tips when movingthe unit to final location:
>NEVER transport unit on its side. If
an upright position is not possible, lay unit on its back. Allow unit to sit
upright for approximately 30 minutes prior to pluggingunit in to assure oi[ return to the compressor. Plugging unit in immediately may causedamage to internal parts.
Use an appliancedolly when moving unit. ALWAYS truck unit from its
>Protect outside finish of unit during transport by wrapping cabinet in blanketsor inserting paddingbetween the unit anddolly.
_- Secureunit to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when possible. DO NOT overtighten. Overfightening restraints may dent or damage outside finish.
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.With temperaturesbelow 55° F, the refrigerator will not run frequently enoughto maintainproper temperature in the freezer.
Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing appliancessuchas the range or dishwasher,heat vents and direct sunlight.
Aminimumof 72"clearanceisrequired at the back. Allow Y2"at the sidesfor ease of installation. If refrigerator is placedwith the door hingeside against a wall, you may want to allow additionalspace.
damage the flooring. A piece of plywood, a rug or other material should be used to protect the floor while positioningthe refrigerator.
How TOREMOVETHE
DOOR AND HINGES
Some installations require door removal
to transport refrigerator to its final
location.
To remove drawer, see instructions on
page 7.
I. Unplug power cord from power
source.
2.
grille and
Removebottom brackettoe ,__
covers.
3.Remove the top trim of
fresh food door with Phillips
screwdriver:
• Retain | screws | and trim | for |
replacement |
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4. Unscrew | Y,/' hex | _ | . |
head screws from |
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top hinge to removehinge.
•Retainall screwsfor later use.
5.Lift refrigerator door from center hinge pin.
6.Remove center hingepin with a Y_6" hex nut driver.
•Retain hinge pin
for later use. | _ [ | j |
7. Remove Phillips
screws to remove
center hinge.
•Retain all screwsfor later use.
8.Removeboth stabilizingbracketswith Y_"hex headdriver.
•Retain screws for later use.
