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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
IMPORTANT:
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Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with homeowner.
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Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference
and for the local electrical inspector’s use.
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Keep cardboard shipping piece or plywood under refrigerator
until it is installed in the operating position.
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Comply with installation specifications and dimensions.
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Remove any moldings or decorative panels from kitchen
cabinets that prevent the refrigerator from being serviced.
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Contact a qualified electrical installer.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
PARTS NEEDED:
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Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm)
saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
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Or you can purchase a
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm) copper tubing with
shutoff valve and a
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm) compression fitting
(coupling).
■
Depending on water line connections, you may also need a
¹⁄₄
"
(6.35 mm) nut and
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm) ferrule.
Product Dimensions
Top View
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
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Hand drill or electric drill
(properly grounded)
■
¹⁄₄
" nut driver and drill bit
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Flat-blade screwdriver
■
⁵⁄₁₆
" or adjustable wrench
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⁷⁄₁₆
" and
¹⁄₂
" open-end
wrenches
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Two adjustable
wrenches
■
³⁄₈
" and
¹⁄₂
" socket
wrenches
A. Dimensions may vary based on the model
24"
(61.0 cm)
27
¹⁄₂
"
(69.7 cm)
30
¹⁄₈
"
(76.4 cm) max.
35
⁵⁄₈
"
(90.5 cm)
A
15
⁵⁄₈
"
(39.6 cm)
19
¹⁄₂
"
(49.5 cm)
2
⁵⁄₈
"
(6.7 cm) max.
³⁄₈
"
(95.3 mm)
