Installation - Hotpoint HME02GGM Manual Del Proprietário

Installation Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
INSTALLATION LIMITATIONS
enough to maintain proper temperatures.
properly.
• Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard
even surface away from direct sunlight or heat source,
e.g. radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking appliances,
etc. Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the
leveling legs located on the front bottom corners of the
refrigerator.
• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully
loaded.
NOTE: As the door gets pressed in during shipping,
after reversing the door, the gasket may have to be
reset. This is done to prevent the cool refrigerated
air from escaping. If there is a gap between the door
gasket and the cabinet, set the gasket by gently pulling
it out to seal the gap.
IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for
freestanding installation only. It should not be recessed or
built-in an enclosed cabinet. To ensure your refrigerator
works at optimum efficiency, you should install it in
a location where there is proper air circulation, and
electrical connections.
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UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the
refrigerator accessories inside and outside.
2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or
printed materials before powering on the refrigerator.
CAUTION
EXPLOSION HAZARD
used. Handle with care when moving refrigerator to avoid
either damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the
risk of a leak.
LEVELING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
• Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are
located in the front bottom corners of your refrigerator.
After properly placing your refrigerator in its final
position, you can level your refrigerator.
• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them
counterclockwise to raise your refrigerator or by
turning them clockwise to lower your refrigerator. The
refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs
are extended.
PROPER AIR CIRCULATION
• To ensure your refrigerator works at the maximum
efficiency it was designed for, you should install it in a
location where there is proper air circulation, plumbing
and electrical connections.
• The following are recommended clearances around the
refrigerator:
Sides . . . . . . . .
Top . . . . . . . . .
Back . . . . . . . .
DOOR ALIGNMENT
2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a 10 mm socket
screwdriver.
and the cabinet and then tighten the screws.
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