Unpacking the Appliance
WARNING
• Use two or more people to unpack and move the
appliance. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury if the appliance tips or falls.
Removing Carton and Shipping
Materials
Unpack the appliance from carton and remove any
tape and temporary labels from the appliance.
• Do not remove any warning labels, the model
and serial number label, or the technical sheet
label that is located under the front of the
appliance.
CAUTION
• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of the appliance.
NOTE
• Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed
by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with
warm water and dry.
Moving the appliance
Use the wheels
at the bottom of the appliance
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to move the appliance. Push the appliance slowly
from about halfway down the front side.
CAUTION
• Keep the appliance upright when moving it. If
you lay the appliance on its side, refrigerant may
leak and cause the appliance to malfunction.
Leveling the Appliance
Checking the Level
Leveling the appliance prevents unnecessary
noise, vibration and movement. Check whether
the appliance is perfectly level after installation.
WARNING
• The appliance is heavy. Two or more people are
required when leveling the appliance. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury or
death.
1
Position the appliance in the final location and
check to make sure it is level.
• All leveling feet must rest solidly on the
floor. Gently push on the corners of the
appliance to make sure that it does not rock
from corner to corner. Make sure there are
no gaps between the front leveling feet and
the floor.
2
Use the wrench (packaged with the appliance)
to turn the leveling feet.
• Extend the front feet to raise the appliance
or retract the feet to lower it. If unable to
level the appliance using only the front feet,
tip the appliance forward and intstall the
two rear leveling feet. Do not lay the
appliance down to install the leveling feet.
• Raise or lower the appliance using the
leveling feet until the appliance is level from
side to side and front to back.
CAUTION
• Make sure that all leveling feet are in firm
contact with the floor. If the appliance is used
without leveling, it may fall, causing injury,
damage, or product malfunction.
• Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary
to level the appliance. Extending the leveling feet
more than necessary can cause the appliance to
vibrate.
INSTALLATION
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