RCA RFR115-F English Manual - Page 8
Installing Your Refrigerator
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English Installing Your Refrigerator Unpacking Your Refrigerator 1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive tape holding the refrigerator accessories inside and outside. 2. Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before powering on the refrigerator. C AUTION Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing. Flammable refrigerant used. Handle with care when moving refrigerator to avoid either damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak. Leveling Your Refrigerator • Your refrigerator has two leveling legs which are located in the front bottom corners of your refrigerator. After properly placing your refrigerator in its final position, you can level your refrigerator. • Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counterclockwise to raise your refrigerator or by turning them clockwise to lower your refrigerator. The refrigerator door will close easier when the leveling legs are extended. Proper Air Circulation • To ensure your refrigerator works at the maximum efficiency it was designed for, you should install it in a location where there is proper air circulation, plumbing and electrical connections. • The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator: Sides 3/4" (19mm) Top 2" (50mm) Back 2" (50mm) WARNING: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT - SHOCK HAZARD Electrical Requirement • Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (120 volts, 15 amps outlet) with proper grounding to power the refrigerator. • Avoid the use of three prong adapters or cutting off the third grounding prong in order to accommodate a two prong outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in shock hazard. WARNING: USE OF EXTENSION CORDS- POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD 6