Kenmore 4413 Use and Care Guide - Page 6

TO LEVEL FREEZER: This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the freezer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide. Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps. INSTALLATION After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's level to level the freezer 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 FREEZER PAIR: FOR ALL REFRIGERATOR / • 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 freezer 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: Adjust and level second unit so door height matches. Sides 3/8 inch • 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 freezer. • 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 freezer. • One full turn of both rear leg levelers will lower door 1/32" and tilt top of door forward 7/16". A 1"(25mm) • 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 Lower Leveling Feet \\_\\\\ . Discard The (4) Crating Screws And (2) Wood Bases 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 Shelf floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded Front freezer. 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. 6