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.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
WARNING
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 any labels from your refrigerator before gasoline, away from refrigerator.
using (except the model and serial number label).
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly or fire.
with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily
removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over
the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and nTo ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a .5
dry.in. (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top.
nDo not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see ?Refrigerator Safety? section.
nOn some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and other
feature parts may be packaged in the Interior FeaturePak.
Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper
assembly. .5" (1.25 cm)
IMPORTANT:
nDepending on your model, do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside your refrigerator or the Tech Sheet
that is fastened behind the base grille.
nDepending on your model, do not remove the white
Styrofoam insert that is located behind the control panel on
the ceiling of the refrigerator. The insert is part of the 2" (5.08 cm)
refrigerator and not part of the packing material. If the insert
is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause nIf your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you leave
icicles to form.some extra space at the back for the water line connections.
The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall if you do
not have an ice maker installed.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
nIf you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave
2 in. (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.
model) to allow for the door to swing open.Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.
Do not wiggle or ?walk? the refrigerator when trying to move NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
it, as floor damage could occur.other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
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