Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of
INSTALLING YOUR your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in
the ?Caring for your Refrigerator? section.
REFRIGERATOR
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Unpacking Your RefrigeratorDo not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
WARNINGFor your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
Excessive Weight Hazardshelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when re-
Use two or more people to move and install moving them to avoid impact from dropping.
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Space Requirements
Remove shelves from the shipping position (shelves are
shipped upside down):
1. Grasp the front of the upper shelf with one hand and use the WARNING
other hand to remove packing material from the shelf area.
2. Lower the front of the upper shelf until shelf hooks can be
removed from the shelf supports and pull the shelf forward.
3. Flip the shelf over and insert the rear shelf hooks into the
shelf supports. Tilt the front of shelf up until rear shelf hooks
drop into the shelf supports.
4. Lower the front of the shelf and check to make sure that it is
securely in position.Explosion Hazard
Removing packaging materials
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
nRemove tape and glue from your refrigerator before using. To gasoline, away from refrigerator.
remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with
your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the or fire.
adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
nDo not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable nTo ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These .5 in. (1.25 cm) space on each side.
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see ?Refrigerator Safety? section.nAllow 3 in. (7.5 cm) of space between overhead cabinets and
refrigerator top.
nOn some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and other
feature parts may be packaged in the Interior FeaturePak. nAllow at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) between back of cabinet and the
Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper wall.
assembly.
nDepending on your model, to remove the protective
(transparent) film that is on the nameplate, which is located
on the freezer handle, use your fingernail and peel off the film,
starting from one side and peeling to the other.
IMPORTANT: Depending on your model, do not remove the
white foam air return insert that is located behind the control 3" (7.5 cm)
panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. The insert is part of the
refrigerator and not part of the packing material. If the insert is
removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause
icicles to form.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.
2" (5.08 cm)
Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.
Do not wiggle or ?walk? the refrigerator when trying to move
it, as floor damage could occur.
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