Kenmore 6580 Use and Care Guide - Page 6
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Installation This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions far your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. Location Door Opening Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food. To make this possible, the direction in which the doors open can be reversed. See Door Removal & Reversal Instructions. * Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Nat use an extension cord or an adapter plug. NOTE * If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources. against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider. * The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is Leveling level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a * Consider water supply availability far models solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable equipped with an automatic icemaker. front rollers or front leveling screws to help level your unit. _ CAUTION DO NOT install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110OF (43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator. DO NOT block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator. IMPORTANT If you install your refrigerator in a garage or other unheated area, you may experience freezer temperature problems during the winter months when temperatures dip below 55 ° F. To Level Your Refrigerator: 1. Remove toe grille. 2. Use fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench to adjust front rollers. Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws. NOTE Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope I/4" to 1/2" from front to back. Then level the refrigerator from side to side. Raise Upgrading your refrigerator with a Garage Kit will lower the minimum operating temperature of your unit to 34 ° F. This kit can be ordered through Sears stores or Sears Parts & Repair at an additional cost. Installation Clearances * Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top 3/8" Back 1" Adjustable Front Roller (some models) Raise Stationary Front Roller with Leveling Screw (some models) NOTE If you see black coils/tubing on the back of your refrigerator (air-cooled condenser) leave 3" clearance at top of refrigerator.