Frigidaire GLFH1779GW Use and Care Manual - Page 4

Installation This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the freezer only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps. Location • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will not drop below 40°F (5°C) or exceed 110°F (43°C). • Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and electrical connections: Sides 3/8" Back & Top 1" • Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your freezer. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your freezer. Refrigerator Freezer Installation NOTE The exterior walls of the freezer may become quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside. Temperatures as much as 30°F warmer than room temperature can be expected. door opening NOTE If your freezer is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider. Leveling The freezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer. NOTE: It is Very Important for your freezer to be level in order to function properly. If the freezer is not leveled during installation, the door may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. To Level Freezer: After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's level to level the freezer from front-toback. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, ½ bubble higher, so that the door closes easily when left halfway open. Leveling Instructions for all Refrigerator/Freezer Pair: • Remove two leg levelers provided in literature bag. While unit is lying on its back for wood skid removal, install both leg levelers in rear of unit. • Level door of first unit using all four levelers and slide unit into place. Recheck for levelness and adjust if necessary. • Measure distance from floor to bottom of door on first unit. Adjust and level second unit so door height matches. • Leg Level Adjustments - One full turn of all four leg levelers will raise door 5/32". - One full turn of both front leg levelers will raise door 3/16" and tilt top of door back 7/16". - One full turn of both rear leg levelers will lower door 1/32" and tilt top of door forward 7/16". - One full turn of both side leg levelers will raise door 3/16" and tilt top of door 3/8". • Slide second unit into place leaving a minimum gap of 3/16" between units for door swing clearance. • This last step may require at least one extraction of the second unit to properly align units in a "built-in" application. 4