Use and Care Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
STEP 6 ANTI-TIP PROCEDURE
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long and secure
the block to the
mounting brackets
provided using #12
or #14 wood screws.
• Secure the bracket
with wood block to
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#14 wood screws. See the illustration.
• The screws must penetrate at least one inch into
the vertical wall studs.
• If metal wall studs, use self-tapping sheet metal
screws in place of wood screws.
IMPORTANT: When the refrigerator is installed
under a soffit or if there is not enough height for
this method of security, brackets cannot be used.
Proceed to step 7 to level the refrigerator and then
to step 8 to secure refrigerator to cabinets. The
refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping.
Connect power cord:
• Before pushing the refrigerator into the opening,
plug the power cord into the receptacle. The water
filter guard will need to be removed for access
(some models). Remove the 3 screws holding it
in place. If access is still too tight, remove the 2
screws holding the water filter bracket and move
aside. Open the grille panel and reach into the
opening at the back to grasp the power cord. Pull
the power cord into the opening as you push the
refrigerator back. Secure the bracket and guard
with the original screws.
• Gently push refrigerator into the opening with hands
against front corners.
STEP 5 INSTALL SIDE PANELS
Skip this step when not using side panels.
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should be inserted into the case trim. Fasten the
panels to the refrigerator with stick-on hook and loop
fastener strips before setting the refrigerator in place.
STEP 4 INSTALLATION WITH
HOUSEHOLD WATER
FILTRATION SYSTEM
Skip this step if you do not have a household
water filtration system
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from any
household water filtration system, the filter cartridge
should be removed. For better ice and water
performance, remove the filter and install the filter
bypass plug.
Filter Bypass
Plug
Rotate Counterclockwise
To Remove
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard.
These refrigerators are top heavy, especially with
any doors open, and must be secured to prevent
tipping forward which could result in death or
serious injury. Read and follow the entire installation
instructions for securing the refrigerator with the
anti-tip system.
STEP 6 ANTI-TIP PROCEDURE
(Cont.)