Kenmore 25351399106 - Manual (Page 6)

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This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating
instructions for your mode!. 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 Not 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 for models equipped
with an automatic ice maker.
INSTALLATION
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above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be able
to maintain proper temperatures inside the
refrigerator.
CAUTION 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.
Installation Clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circuiation, and plumbing and electrical
connections;
Sides STOP---------------- 3/8”
Back......... ..................... 1”
DOOR OPENING
NOTE: If you 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.
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
to a counter when removing food. For best use of drawers
and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a
position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can
be fully opened.
TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL
To Remove Toe Grille:
1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.
2. WorWng from left side of toe grille, slip your fingers between
top of toe grille and cabinet. Gently puil forward until first set of
t^s are free. Slide your hand down past the free tabs aid puil
forward again untíl frte second set of tabs are free. Continue
this process until all t^s are free and the toe grille can be
removed. (See graphic at top of page in right column.)
To Install Toe Grille:
1. Open freezer and
fresh food
compartment doors.
2. Line up toe grille at
base of refrigerator,
making sure the four
bottom tabs are
resting through holes
at base of cabinet.
3. Starting from left side
of toe grille, press in on first top tab using your thumb
and push toe grille forward until it snaps in place. Continue
this process until all tabs aresnapped in place and toe
grille is secured to refrigerator.
LEVELING
Ail four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a
solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable
front rollers to help level your unit. To ensure proper door
seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be
tilted 1/4” (6 mm), front to back.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille. (See “To Remove Toe Grille’’.)
2. Use fiat-blade sc re wd rive r or 3/8” socket wrench
to adjust front rollers.
3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all
four sides.