INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Plugging it in
Be sure you have a 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord. See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.
Refrigerator power cord
Removing the wooden base
wWARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1.Tape the doors shut with masking tape.
2.Slide an appliance cart under one side of the refrigerator.
3.Wrap the refrigerator with a blanket or pad for protection and thread the cart strap around the refrigerator. Then place foam shipping pads from the shipping carton under the strap and gently tighten.
4.Lower the appliance cart to the floor so the cart handles are resting on the floor. Remove the two bolts from the wooden base and return the appliance cart to the upright position. Remove the appliance strap.
5.Slide the appliance cart under the opposite side of the refrigerator and repeat steps
6.When you have removed the wooden base, position the refrigerator close to where you want it to be. Make sure that the floor under the refrigerator is secure and can support 945 pounds.
NOTE: On model ED20DBXE, see the installation instructions included with the refrigerator for directions on installing the panels and trim on the doors. You can purchase a separate trim kit from your local authorized appliance dealer for model ED20DFXE.
Leveling it
Move the refrigerator into it’s final position. Use a level and check that refrigerator is level. Do this before attaching the ice maker to a water supply.
Level the refrigerator using the four leveling screws -Leveling screws two on the right and two on the left. To adjust one or all
of these, follow the directions below.
1.Remove base grille (see page 20).
2.Turn the leveling screw clockwise to raise refrigera-
tor or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator. The top screw will control the rear of the refrigerator and the bottom screw will control the front of the refrig- erator. The screws on the right side will control the refrigerator section and the screws on the left will control the freezer section.
3.Check the refrigerator with a level after it is adjusted.
4.If it is level, replace the base grille.
IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is not level because of uneven flooring, use shims under the rollers to level it.
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