INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LOCATION
• Two people should be used when moving the
appliance.
• Remove interior and exterior packaging prior to
installation. Wipe the outside of the appliance
with a soft, dry cloth and the inside with a
lukewarm wet cloth.
• Place the appliance on a fl oor that is strong
enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or
near sources of heat, such as a stove or heater,
as this can increase electrical consumption.
Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also
cause the appliance to perform improperly.
• Do not use the appliance near water, for
example in a wet basement or near a sink.
• This appliance is intended for household use
only. It is not designed for outside installation,
including anywhere that is not temperature
controlled (garages, porches, vehicles, etc.).
• Before connecting the appliance to a power
source, let it stand upright for approximately
6 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a
malfunction in the cooling system from handling
during transportation.
• This appliance is 74.9 cm (29.5 inches) wide
by 164.8 cm (64.9 inches) high by 83.3 cm
(32.8 inches) deep. Make sure that you leave
the minimum amount of space between the
appliance and all surrounding walls and vents.
• Allow 12.7 cm (5 inches) of space between the
back of the appliance and the wall. Allow 5 cm
(2 inches) of space between the sides and top of
the appliance and any adjacent walls.
• This appliance is intended for free-standing
installation only and is not intended to be
built into a cabinet or counter. Building in this
appliance can cause it to malfunction.
DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION
To avoid possible damage during shipment, the
handle must be installed by the end user.
1. Remove the bolts from the accessory bag.
Remove the screw hole covers from the front of
the door. Install the bolts in the screw holes.
2. Install the door handle over the bolts and ensure
the handle is touching the door surface.
3. Tighten the screws in the side of the handle to
secure the handle to the door.
4. Find the screw caps in the accessory bag. Insert
them over the screws in the handle.
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