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ThisUse&CareGuideprovidesgeneraloperating
instructionsforyourmodel.Usetherefrigerator
onlyasinstructedinthisUse&CareGuide.Before
starting the refrigerator, follow these important
first steps.
Location
• Chooseaplacethatisnearagrounded
electricaloutlet.Do Notuseanextension
cordoranadapterplug.
• Ifpossible,placetherefrigeratoroutof
directsunlightandawayfromtherange,
dishwasherorotherheatsources.
• Therefrigeratormustbeinstalledonaoor
thatislevelandstrongenoughtosupporta
fullyloadedrefrigerator.
• Considerwatersupplyavailabilityformodels
equippedwithanautomaticicemaker.
Installation
Installationclearances
• Allowthefollowingclearancesforease
ofinstallation,properaircirculation,and
plumbingandelectricalconnections:
Sides&Top ³⁄₈inch
Back 1inch
Door opening
Section A - Installation
Yourrefrigeratorshouldbepositionedtoalloweasy
accesstoacounterwhenremovingfood.Forbest
useofdrawersandfreezerbaskets,therefrigerator
shouldbeinapositionwhereboththerefrigerator
andfreezerdoorscanbefullyopened.
Guidelines for final positioning of your
refrigerator:
• Allfourcornersofthecabinetmustrestrmly
ontheoor.
• Thecabinetshouldbelevelatthefrontand
rear.
• Thesidesshouldtilt¼inch(6mm)fromfront
toback(toensurethatdoorscloseandseal
properly).
• Doorsshouldalignwitheachotherandbe
level.
All of these conditions can be met by raising or
lowering the adjustable front rollers.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1 Openbothdoorsandremovethetoegrilleby
gentlypullingforward(seeillustration).
CAUTION
DO NOT install the refrigerator where the
temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or
rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will
not be able to maintain proper temperatures
inside the refrigerator.
DO NOT block the toe grille on the lower front
of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation
is essential for the proper operation of your
refrigerator.
NOTE
Ifyourrefrigeratorisplacedwiththedoorhinge
sideagainstawall,youmayhavetoallow
additionalspacesothedoorcanbeopened
wider.
NOTE
Therefrigeratordoorsaredesignedtoshutby
themselveswithina20degreeopening.
2 Closethedoorsanduseaat-blade
screwdriveror³⁄₈inchsocketwrenchtoraise
orlowerthefrontrollers.
3 Ensurebothdoorsarebind-freewiththeir
sealstouchingthecabinetonallfoursides.