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First Steps
This Use & Core Guide provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use the unit only as instructed
in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the appliance,
follow these important first steps.
installation
° Choose o place that isnear o grounded electrical outlet. Do
Not use on extension cord or on 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 o floor that is level
and strong enough to support o fully loaded refrigerator.
° Consider water supply availability for models
equipped with on automatic ice maker.
_ CAUTION
DO NOT install the refrigerator where the temperature
will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above |10°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. Sufflclent air circulation is essential for the
proper operation of your refrigerator.
iMPORTANT
If you install your refrigerator in o garage or other
unheated area, you may experience freezer temperature
problems during the winter months when temperatures
dip below 55 ° F.
Upgrading your refrigerator with o Garage Kit wiii lower
the minimum operating temperature of your unit to 34°F.
This kit con be ordered through Sears stores or Sears
Parts & Repair at on additional cost.
installation Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper
air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top 3/ ,,
/8
Back 1"
Preferred Operating Temperature
The preferred operating room temperature range for
optimal performance is 70°F to 80°1:.
NOTE
If you see block coils/tubing on the back of your
refrigerator (air-cooled condenser) leave 3" clearance at
top of refrigerator.
Door Opening
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
to o counter when removing food. To make this possible,
the direction in which the doors open con be reversed. See
Door Removal & Reversal Instructions.
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side
against o wall, you may have to allow additional space
so the door con be opened wider.
Leveling
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on o
solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable
front rollers or front leveling screws to help level your unit.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille by
grasping it with both hands
and straightout.
2. Use fiat-blade screwdriver _
3/ , socket wrench to
or -8
odiustfrontrollers.Use
adjustable wrench to
adjust leveling screws.
NOTE
First, use the leveling screws to raise the front of the
refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when
opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope 1/4"
to 1/2" from front-to-back. Then use the same leveling
screws to level the refrigerator from side-to-side.
Raise
Adjustable Front Roller
(some models)
Stationary Front Roller
with Leveling Screw
(some models)
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