Kenmore 2200128 - Manual (Page 5)

INSTALLING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
AWARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Removing packaging materials
■ Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator
before using (except the model and serial number
label).
To remove any remaining tape or giue, rub the area
briskiy with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can aiso
be easiiy removed by rubbing a smaii amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe
with warm water and dry.
■ Do 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 the “Important
Safety Instructions” section.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instruction
iabels inside your refrigerator, or the Tech Sheet that is
fastened to the base grille.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the
inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in the “Caring for your Refrigerator” section.
AWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow
for a .5” (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top.
■ If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you
leave 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.
■ If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall,
leave 2” (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on
your model) to allow for the door to swing open.
NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator,
or other heat source, nor in a location where the
temperature will fall below 55®F (13“C).