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Location Requirements WARNING Electrical Requirements Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end. Explosion Hazard Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or re. WARNING IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor, household use only. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: ■ Staff kitchen areas in shops, office and other working environments; ■ Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; ■ Bed and breakfast type environments; ■ Catering and similar non-retail applications. To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for 1/2" (1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for 1" (2.54 cm) of space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2¹⁄2" (6.3 cm) minimum on the hinge side (some models require more) to allow for the door to swing open. NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to a maximum of 110°F (43°C). The preferred room temperature range for optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage and provides superior cooling, is between 60°F (15°C) and 90°F (32°C). It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Recommended Grounding Method A 115 V, 60 Hz, AC only 15 A or 20 A fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator and approved accessories be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord. NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn Cooling OFF, and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you have finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and turn Cooling ON. See "Using the Control(s)." Humidity Control On O Press if moisture appears Electronic Temperature Control Freezer Scroll Down for Cooling O Refrigerator - + - + 7 is the coldest recommended setting 4 7 is the coldest 1/2" (1.25 cm) 2½" (6.3 cm) Water Supply Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. TOOLS NEEDED: ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ 1/4" Nut driver ■ 7/16" and 1/2" Open-end or two adjustable wrenches ■ 1/4" Drill bit ■ Cordless drill IMPORTANT: ■ Connect to potable water supply only. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts. 4