Kenmore 4412 Use and Care Guide - Page 6

TO LEVEL REFRIGERATOR: This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner's Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. INSTALLATION After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's level to level the refrigerator from front to back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, 1/2 bubble higher, so that the door closes easily when left halfway open. LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER PAIR: • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. DO • Remove two leg levelers provided in literature bag. While NOT use an extension cord or an adapter plug. unit is lying on its back for wood skid removal, install both leg • For most efficient operation, the refrigerator should be located levelers in rear of unit. where surrounding temperatures will not drop below 40°F • Level door of first unit using all four levelers and slide unit into (5°C) or exceed 110°F (43°C). place. Recheck for levelness and adjust if necessary. • Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper • Measure distance from floor to bottom of door on first unit. air circulation, and electrical connections: Sides 3/8 inch Adjust and level second unit so door height matches. • Leg Level Adjustments: Back & Top 1 inch • One full turn of all four leg levelers will raise door 5/32". • Do not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator. • One full turn of both front leg levelers will raise door 3/16" and Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation tilt top of door back 7/16". of your refrigerator. • One full turn of both rear leg levelers will lower door 1/32" and tilt top of door forward 7/16". 1" (25turn) • 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. Refrigerator -- Freezer Plastic Leveling Feet Crating Screw Raise DOOR OPENING NOTE: If your refrigerator 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 refrigerator must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. It is VERY IMPORTANT for your refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the door may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost or moisture problems. 6 Discard The (4) Crating Screws And (2) Wood Bases