Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
REFRI GERATOR LOCATI ON
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go
below 60°F (16°C) because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go
above 100°F (37°C) because it will not perform properly.
• Do not install the refrigerator in a location exposed to water (rain,
etc.) or direct sunlight.
• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully loaded.
CLEARANCES
Allow t he following clearances for ease of inst allat ion, proper air
circulation and plumbing and electrical connections.
Si d es 1/ 8” (3 mm)
To p 1 ” (25 mm) Cabinet/Hinge Cover
Back 2” (50 mm)
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Th i s r e f r i g e r a t o r w i t h o u t t h e h a n d l e s r a n g e s f r o m 3 4 ” t o
35-1/4” depending on your model (see dimension G on the
previous page). Doors and passageways leading to the
installation location must be at least 36” in order to leave the
doors attached to the refrigerator while transporting it into
the installation location. If passageways are less than 36”, the
refrigerator doors can easily be scratched and damaged. The
doors can be removed to allow the refrigerator to be safely
moved indoors.
• If you need to remove the door and you have the french
door model, see Re movi n g t he Fr e n ch D oor s on page 20.
• If you need to remove the door and you have the single
fresh food door model, see Rev e r si ng t he D o o r on page 26.
• To r e m o v e t h e f r e ezer d o o r a n d y o u h av e t h e m o d e l w i t h a
freezer drawer see Re mo v i n g Fr e e z e r D r a w e r on page 24.
• If you have the model with the hinged freezer door see
Re v e r si n g t he D o or on page 26.
• If it is NOT necessary to remove doors, skip to Step 6. Leave
tape and all packaging on doors until the refrigerator is in
the final location. Once in place, install door handles (see
St e p s 1 a n d 2).
• SK I D REMO VA L : Ti l t r e fr i ge r a t o r t o ea c h si d e t o r e m o v e
skid.
• NOTE: Use a padded hand truck to move this refrigerator.
Pl a ce t he re f r ig e rat o r on t h e h a n d t r u ck w i t h a s i d e a g a i n s t
the truck. We strongly recommend that TWO PEOPLE move
and complete this installation.
A T T A C H F R ESH F O O D H A N D L E( S)
Attach the handle to t he mount ing fasteners by
aligning the slots on the handle with the mounting
fasteners. Slide the handle down until you hear a
“click”.
NOTE: For Fr ench Door models, f ollow t he sam e
procedure for both doors.
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ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE
Attach the handle to t he mount ing fasteners by
aligning the slots on the handle with the mounting
fasteners. Slide the handle to the right until you hear
a “click”.
2
Mounting
Fa st en er s
Mounting
Fa st en er s