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INSTALLATION
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
temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or
rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor
will not be able to maintain proper tempera-
tures inside the refrigerator.
Do not block the toe grille on the lower
frontofyourrefrigerator.Sucientaircircu-
lation 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,
followtheseimportantrststeps.
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
oorthatislevelandstrongenoughto
support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for
modelsequippedwithanautomaticice
maker. If you do not hook up water to
the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice
makero.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides&Top ⅜inch
Back 1 inch
Guidelines for nal positioning of your
refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest
rmlyontheoor.
• 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.
NOTE
For additional instructions on garage instal-
lation, refer to “Controls” section.
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