INSTALLATION
Leveling
CAUTION
To protect 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.
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 outward to unclip.
2.Remove bottom hinge 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 the front adjustment screws (A) on each side to raise or lower the front of the refrigerator.
Note
•Some models only have adjustment screws “A.”
4.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.Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly against floor.
7.Turn adjustment screws (A) counterclockwise to allow the full weight of the refrigerator to rest on the stabilizing legs.
8.Replace bracket cover(s).
•Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.
•Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it into place.
9.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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