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INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Unpacking Y our Refrigerator
Removing packaging materials
■Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator
before using (except the model and serial number
label).
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. W ipe
with warm water and dry.
■Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alc ohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape
or glue. These products can damage the surface of
your refrigerator. For more information, see the
“Important Safety Instructions” section.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instruction
labels inside your refrigerator, or the Tech Sheet that is
fastened to the base grille.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clea n the
inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in the “Caring for your Refrigerator” section.
Space Requirements
■To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow
for .5" (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top.
■If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you
leave some extra space at the back for the water line
connections. The refrigerator can be flush against the
back wall if you do not have an ice maker installed.
■If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall,
leave 2" (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending
on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.
NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radia tor,
or other heat source, nor in a location where the
temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
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.
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.
.5" (1.25cm)
2" (5.08 cm)