Before Using Your Refrigerator
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power
source, install it, and level it.

Cleaning your refrigerator

Removing packaging materials

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction
Remove tape and any inside labels (except the model labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech
and serial number label) before using the refrigerator. Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front.
To remove any remaining tape or label glue:

Cleaning it before use

l Rub briskly with thumb. After removing all packaging materials, clean your
OR refrigerator before using it, if necessary.
l Apply liquid hand-dishwashing detergent to area before See cleaning instructions on page 21.
removing glue as described above. Do not use sharp
instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material.
See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 2.

Plugging it in

Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and
properly grounded electrical supply is required. 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.
&prong
grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
Sprang grounding plug -

Installing it properly

1.
Allow l/2 inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at
the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
2. If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a
wall, you might want to leave extra space so the
door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall.

Leveling it

Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws - one on
the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both of
these, follow the directions below.
1.
Remove base grille. (See page 18.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use a screw-
driver to adjust
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 18.)
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