Use and Care Manual

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DANGER! Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still
dangerous, even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days”.
• Before you throw away your old refrigerator or any appliance: Remove the door. Leave the
shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before Using Your Refrigerator
• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• CAUTION: After unpacking you MUST allow this appliance to stand upright for at least 2 hours to allow
the lubricant and refrigerant to drain back into the compressor and stabilize. Failure to do so may
adversely affect performance and the lifetime of this unit.
• Clean the interior surfaces with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
• Install the handle on the left side of the door using the screws provided. (See page 4.)
Installation of the Appliance
• This refrigerator is designed for free standing or built-in (fully recessed) installation. If free standing, the
unit should have at least 4” of clearance at both sides, at the top and at the back to allow for adequate
ventilation. If it is built-in, leave 3/16” at both sides, 1/16” at the top and 2” at the rear. Be sure that
airflow under the refrigerator is not blocked.
• Place the refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded. To level your
appliance, adjust the front leveling legs at the bottom.
• Locate the appliance away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.).
Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.
Extremely cold ambient temperatures may also cause the unit not to perform properly.
• Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.
• Plug the appliance into an exclusive, properly installed and grounded wall outlet. Do not under any
circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning
power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified and authorized products service center.
Reversing the Door Swing
This appliance has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The unit is delivered
to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse the opening direction, please
follow the instructions below:
1. Carefully lay the refrigerator on its back. Use cushioning to protect the floor and appliance.
2. With the door shut, remove the two screws holding the bottom hinge to the door.
3. Carefully lift off the door.
4. Unscrew the top hinge pin and cover and move to the opposite side.
5. Use the new bottom hinge provided in the plastic bag inside the appliance.
6. Place the door back onto the refrigerator, lining up the top hinge pin.
7. Connect the new bottom hinge pieces to the door and cabinet, using the screws from the opposite
side and following the same placement.
8. Keep the spare hinge, in case you ever want to set the door back to its original position.