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INSTALLING Y OUR
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 “Important
Safety Instructions” in the “Refrigerator Safety”
section.
■On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and
other feature parts may be packaged in the Finishing
Touches™ FeaturePak. Follow the instructions
contained in the package for proper assembly.

IMPORTANT :

■Depending on your model, do not remove any
permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator, or
the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the base grille.
■Depending on your model, do not remove the white
Styrofoam insert that is located behin d the control
panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. The insert is part
of the refrigerator and not part of the packing material.
If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the
freezer and cause icicles to form.

Space Requirements

■To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow
for a .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" (1.25 cm)
2" (5.08 cm)