Frigidaire FFTR2045VW Complete Owners Guide - Page 5

INSTALLATION This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All 4 corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor. 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 cabinet should be level at the front and rear. • The sides should tilt ¼ in. (6 mm) from front to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly). • Doors should align with each other and be level. • 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 mod- Setting the Anti-tip Brackets The anti-tip brackets are located on the lower front corners of the cabinet. Lower the anti-tip brackets on each side clockwise until they con- els equipped with an automatic ice maker. If tact the floor. Do not raise the cabinet. you do not hook up water to the refrigera- tor, remember to turn the ice maker off. CAUTION Do not block the lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator. Installation Installation clearances • Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top ⅜ in. Back 1 in.  NOTE If your refrigerator 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. Lower Anti-Tip Bracket WARNING The anti-tip bracket must be installed according to the instructions in your Use & Care Manual. Failure to do so will result in injury. 5