Proper Disposal (of old refrigerator)
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General Information
UnpackingUnit
Yourrefrigeratorwas packed carefullyfor
shipment.Remove and discardall packaging
andtape. Do not remove the model/serial
numberlabel.
When moving YourRefrigerator:
Yourrefrigeratoris heavy. Whenmoving the
refrigeratorfor cleaningor service, be sureto
protectthe floor.Always pull the refrigerator
straightout when moving it.Do not wiggle or
“walk”the refrigeratorwhen trying to move it,
as floordamage could occur.
Location
• Donot install refrigeratornear oven, radiator
or otherheat sources. If notpossible, shield
refrigeratormaterial.
• Do notinstall where the temperaturefalls
below55°F (13°C) or rises above110°F
(43°C).Malfunctions canoccur at these
temperatures.
• Refrigeratoris designedfor indoor
householdapplicationonly.
Measuringthe Opening
Wheninstalling your refrigerator, measure
carefully. Allow 1/2”(1.3 cm) space at top
and 1/2”(1.3 cm) behind the machine
compartmentcover (locatedin the rear) for
properair circulation.Sub-flooring or floor
coverings(i.e. carpet, tile,wood floors,
rugs)may make your opening smallerthan
anticipated.Someclearancemay begained by
usingthelevelingprocedureunder“Leveling”.
Wheninstallingyourrefrigeratornextto a
fixedwall,leave 2 7/8”(7.3 cm) minimumon
thehinge sideto allow forthe door toswing
open.
Before YouThrow Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
• Takeoff the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
IMPORTANT:
Child entrapment and suffocation arenot problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous - even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you aregetting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install refrigerator.
Failureto 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.