Owner's Guide

5
INSTALLATION
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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.
CAUTION
Do not install the refrigerator where the
surrounding air temperature may fall to 39°F
(4°C) or below. The refrigerator compartment
contents may freeze. Do not install the
refrigerator where the surrounding air
temperature may reach 110°F (43°C) or above.
The refrigerator and freezer compartments may
rise to above normal operating temperatures.
Do not block the toe grille on the lower front of
yourrefrigerator.Sufcientaircirculationisessential
for the proper operation of your refrigerator.
This Use & Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only
as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting
therefrigerator,followtheseimportantrststeps.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded
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oor
that is level and strong enough to support
a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for models
equippedwithanautomaticicemaker.If
you do not hook up water to the refrigerator,
remember to turn the ice maker off.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
 Sides&Top ⅜inch
Back 1 inch
or
2. Attach toe grille to cabinet.
Guidelines for nal positioning of your
refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest
rmlyontheoor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from
front-to-back (to ensure that doors close
and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and be level.
To install the toe grille:
1. The toe grille is packaged with the covers
installed. Remove the cover on the side
corresponding with the door hinge bracket.
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NOTE
For additional instructions on garage
installation, refer to “Controls” section.
some models
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NOTE
In case of future door reversals, save the
toe grille cover not being used.