INSTALLING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it, install it, connect it to a power source, and level it.
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
wWARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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. Wipe with warm water and dry.
•Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flamma- ble fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrig- erator. For more information, see “Important Safety In- structions” in the “Refrigerator Safety” section.
IMPORTANT:
•Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in the “Caring For Your Refrigerator” section for more information.
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
•Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between the overhead
cabinets and the refrigerator top, and allow 1⁄2 inch (1.25 cm) on each side.
•Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the refrigerator condenser coils on the back and the wall.
•If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2 inches (5.08 cm) minimum on the hinge side (de- pending on your model) to allow for the door to swing open.
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