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Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:
Recommended grounding method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the Temperature Control to the off position as shown and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source.
When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the Temperature Control to the desired setting.
Removing the Handle
TOOLS NEEDED: ¹⁄₄ in., ¹⁄₂ in., and ⁵⁄₁₆ in.
1.Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of the trim. Slide the top trim up and bottom trim down away from the handle. Lift trim pieces off of the upper and lower shoulder screws.
NOTE: Some models include accent pieces between the handle and the handle trim. If your model includes the accents, you will need to carefully remove them with a
2.Remove handle screws and handle.
3.Replace handle as shown.
Door Closing
NOTE: Keep the two bolts that secured the refrigerator in the shipping case. They are the front leveling legs.
Your refrigerator has 2 adjustable leveling legs. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using these instructions.
1.Screw the legs all the way into the bolt holes in the bottom corners of the refrigerator.
2.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3.Move the refrigerator into its final position.
4.Lower the front legs just enough to lift the cabinet up off of the floor.
5.Adjust the legs to level the refrigerator:
■Turn the leveling leg to the right to lower that side of the refrigerator.
■Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the refrigerator.
6.Check with a level.
7.Open and close the door to make sure it swings properly.
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