Electrolux EI33AR80WS Complete Owners Guide English - Page 8

Installation

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8 INSTALLATION This Use & Care Manual provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the appliance only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the appliance, follow these important first steps. Location  NOTE If your appliance is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space for the handle so the door can be opened wider. • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an Leveling extension cord or an adapter plug. Rest all bottom feet firmly on a • If possible, place the appliance out of solid floor. direct sunlight and away from the range, The floor must be strong enough to support dishwasher or other heat sources. a fully loaded appliance. • Install the appliance on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded appliance. WARNING It is VERY IMPORTANT for your unit to be level in order to function properly. If the appliance is not leveled during installation, the door may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost or moisture problems. DO NOT install the appliance where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the unit. CAUTION The cabinet is heavy. Two people are recommended to level the cabinet. CAUTION Do not block the lower front of your appliance. Sufficient air circulation is essential to operate your appliance properly. Installation Installation clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides 3/16" Top & Back 1" To Level the Appliance: Level the unit using a carpenter's level. Adjust the leveling feet at the front making minor adjustments to the rear leveling feet as needed. Level the unit front to back and side to side. Make sure all 4 feet fully touch the floor. 1˝ (25 mm) x2 Refrigerator x2 1˝ (25 mm) 3/16˝ 3/16˝ (5 mm) (5 mm)

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8
INSTALLATION
NOTE
If your appliance is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have
to allow additional space for the handle
so the door can be opened wider.
This Use & Care Manual provides general
operating instructions for your model. Use
the appliance only as instructed in this Use &
Care Manual. Before starting the appliance,
follow these important first steps.
Installation
Installation clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides
3/16
"
Top & Back
1"
Location
Choose a place that is near a ground-
ed electrical outlet. Do Not use an
extension cord or an adapter plug.
If possible, place the appliance out of
direct sunlight and away from the range,
dishwasher or other heat sources.
Install the appliance on a floor that is
level and strong enough to support a
fully loaded appliance.
Refrigerator
3/16
˝
(5 mm)
3/16
˝
(5 mm)
1
˝
(25 mm)
1
˝
(25 mm)
Leveling
Rest all bottom feet firmly on a
solid floor.
The floor must be strong enough to support
a fully loaded appliance.
It is
VERY IMPORTANT
for your unit to be
level in order to function properly. If the
appliance is not leveled during installation,
the door may be misaligned and not close
or seal properly, causing cooling, frost or
moisture problems.
To Level the Appliance:
Level the unit using a carpenter’s level.
Adjust the leveling feet at the front making
minor adjustments to the rear leveling feet
as needed. Level the unit front to back and
side to side. Make sure all 4 feet fully touch
the floor.
x2
x2
WARNING
DO NOT install the appliance where the
temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C)
or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor
will not be able to maintain proper tem-
peratures inside the unit.
CAUTION
The cabinet is heavy. Two people are
recommended to level the cabinet.
CAUTION
Do not block the lower front of your appli-
ance. Sufficient air circulation is essential
to operate your appliance properly.