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Installation
This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating
instructions far your model. Use the refrigerator only as
instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the
refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
Location
*Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.
Do Nat 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 floor that is
level and strong enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator.
*Consider water supply availability far models
equipped with an automatic icemaker.
_CAUTION
DO NOT install the refrigerator where the temperature
will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110OF
(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. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the
proper operation of your refrigerator.
IMPORTANT
If you install your refrigerator in agarage or
other unheated area, you may experience freezer
temperature problems during the winter months
when temperatures dip below 55 ° F.
Upgrading your refrigerator with aGarage Kit will
lower the minimum operating temperature of your
unit to 34°F.This kit can be ordered through Sears
stores or Sears Parts & Repair at an 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"
Door Opening
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy
access to a counter when removing food. To make this
possible, the direction in which the doors open can be
reversed. See Door Removal & Reversal Instructions.
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side
against a wall, you may have to allow additional space
so the door can be opened wider.
Leveling
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a
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.
2. Use fiat-blade screwdriver
or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust front rollers.
Use adjustable wrench to
adjust leveling screws.
NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors
close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator
should slope I/4" to 1/2" from front to back. Then level the
refrigerator from side to side.
Raise
Raise
Adjustable Front Roller
(some models)
Stationary Front Roller
with Leveling Screw
(some models)
NOTE
If you see black coils/tubing on the back of your
refrigerator (air-cooled condenser) leave 3" clearance
at top of refrigerator.
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