use and_care_guide

8
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
Cleaning your Refrigerator
Remove tape and glue residue from
surfaces before turning the refriger-
ator on. Rub a small amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your
fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry
with a soft cloth.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive
cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of
your refrigerator.
After you remove all of the package ma-
terials, clean the inside of your refriger-
ator before using it. See the CARE AND
CLEANING section in this manual.
IMPORTANT
Moving your Refrigerator
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving
the refrigerator for cleaning or service,
raise the anti-tip bracket (see “Setting
the Anti-tip Brackets”). Also be sure to
cover the floor with cardboard or hard-
board to avoid floor damage. Always
pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the
refrigerator when trying to move it as
you could damage the floor.
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NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the
door hinge side against a wall, you may
have to allow additional space for the
handle so the door can be opened wider.
This Use & Care Guide provides general
operating instructions for your model.
Use the appliance only as instructed in
this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the
unit, follow these important first steps.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top ⅜"
Back 1"
CAUTION
Do not block the lower front of your
refrigerator. Sucient air circulation is
essential for the proper operation of
your refrigerator.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a ground-
ed electrical outlet. Do Not use an
extension cord or an adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of
direct sunlight and away from the range,
dishwasher or other heat sources.
• The refrigerator must be installed on
a floor that is level and strong enough
to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for
Guidelines for final positioning of
your refrigerator:
• All 4 corners of the cabinet must rest
firmly on the floor.
• The cabinet should be level at the
front and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼" (6 mm) from
front to back (to ensure that doors
close and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other
and be level.
models equipped with an automat-
ic ice maker. If you do not hook up
water to the refrigerator, remember
to turn the ice maker o.
CAUTION
Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will drop below 50°F (10°C)
or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compres-
sor will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the refrigerator.
Do not block the toe grille on the lower
front of your refrigerator. Sucient air
circulation is essential for the proper
operation of your refrigerator.