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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Location Requirements WARNING ■ If the floor of the opening is not level with the kitchen floor, shim the opening to make it level with the kitchen floor. 14³⁄₄" (37.5 cm) A ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) 34³⁄₈" (87.3 cm) min. 35" (88.9 cm) max. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a ¹/₄" (6.35 mm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2¹⁄₂" (6.35 cm) minimum clearance on the hinge side to allow for the door to swing open. NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C). For best performance, do not install the refrigerator behind a cabinet door or block the base grille. 24" (60.96 cm) min. B 24" (60.96 cm) min. Critical Dimensions: A. 14³⁄₄" (37.5 cm) utility opening B. 24" (60.96 cm) minimum opening width Electrical Requirements WARNING ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) 2¹⁄₂" (6.35 cm) Opening Dimensions ■ Height dimensions are shown with the leveling legs extended to the minimum height. NOTE: When leveling legs are fully extended, add 1.6 cm) to the height dimensions. See "Product Dimensions." 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. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. Recommended grounding method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator 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, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 4