Installing Your Refrigerator - Kenmore 51672 Guía Para El Uso Y Cuidado

Installing Your Refrigerator
These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. Sears cannot be responsible for
improper installation.
How do I measure an
opening to insure proper fit?
This refrigerator was designed to fit a 69"
tall opening to allow for proper ventilation,
leveling, and door adjustments,
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile,.
wood floors, rugs) may make your opening
smaller than anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the "
leveling procedure under How to Level Your
Refrigerator:
IMPORTANT: If unit is to be installed into a
recess where top of unit is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top
of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.
A= Floor to top
of cabinet
(68 ¾")
B = Floor to top
,_ of top hinge
assembly
(70 Vs")
C= Back of unit
with _¼"tilt to
back (68 ½")
How to Transport Your Unit
Follow these tips when moving the unit to final location:
NEVER transport unit on its side. tf an upright position is not possible, lay
unit on its back. Allow unit to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes prior to
plugging unit in to assure oil return to the compressor. Plugging unit in
immediately may cause damage to internal parts.
Use an appliance dolly when moving unit. ALWAYS truck unit from its side-
NEVER from its front or back.
Protect outside finish of unit during transport by wrapping cabinet in blankets
or inserting padding between the unit and dolly.
Secure unit to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps
through handles when possible. DO NOT overtighten. Overtightening
restraints may
dent or damage outside finish.
How to Select the Best Location
Observe these points when choosing the final location for your unit:
DO NOT install refrigerator near oven, radiator, or other heat source. If that is
not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material.
DO NOT install where temperature falls below 55°F (13°C). Malfunction may
occur at this temperature.
Make sure floor is level. If floor is not level, shim rear wheels of unit with a
piece of plywood or other shim material.
Allow a minimum of ½" clearance along top and back of unit for proper
ventilation.
To assure proper door closure, verify that the unit is leveled with a %" tilt to
the back.
How to Remove the Doors and Hinges
Some installations require door removal to get refrigerator to final location.
I WARNING
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To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, observe the following:
• Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power only after replacing doors.
• Green ground wire must be attached to top hinge while performing door removal and replacement.
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To avoid damage to walls and flooring, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
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Bottom Hinge Covers __
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removing Phillips screw.____
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Unscrew "/16 hex head screws
qr from top hinges.
DO NOT remove either green ground
wire or ground wire connecting screw.
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