User manual WHIRLPOOL WSZ57L18DM INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] IMPORTANT: ■ For ease in handling and alignment, it is required that 2 people install the trim kit. –  ■ ■ The metal parts can be damaged if they are dropped. Make sure there is enough area, approximately 7 ft (2. Lay a drop cloth on the floor to cushion the parts and cover the flooring. [. . . ] there will be a ³⁄₈" (9. 5 mm) gap between side trim piece (E and G) and top grille (B). Using the two countersunk Phillips screws (K) (provided), fasten the side trim piece (E and G) to the top grille assembly (B). Insert the screw through the predrilled hole and into the groove on each side of the top grille assembly (B) as shown. Align the side trim pieces (E, G) with the sides of the top grille assembly (B). NOTE: Make sure all the grille pieces are contained within the channel of the side trim pieces (E and G) and the top surface of the top grille (B) is flush with the top surface of the sides. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the Top Grille and Trim Assembly IMPORTANT: The top grille and trim assembly, and your floor can be damaged if the assembly is dropped. Use several pieces of tape to temporarily hold the assembly in place as shown. Place cardboard or hardboard over the floor at each side of the rough opening where the side trim will meet the floor. Place the top grille and trim assembly face down on the floor centered in front of the rough opening. Using two people, one on each side, lift the trim assembly and position it into place above and on each side of the opening. Place the refrigerator/freezer on its back on top of a piece of cardboard or other protective material. Insert two plastic leveler legs (M) into each cabinet. Move the First Appliance IMPORTANT: If the electrical outlets are not centered in the back wall of the opening, move the appliance on the opposite side of the outlets into the opening first. Cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Attach a plastic foam rear spacer (I) to the rear center of both appliances. NOTE: The rear spacers (I) ensure that the 2 appliances are positioned the correct distance from the wall to avoid cabinet damage. Slide the first appliance into the opening far enough to connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Wait 24 hours before plugging in your refrigerator or freezer to avoid compressor failure. Adjust the leveler legs (M) so that each appliance is level, plumb and at the same height as the other appliance. NOTE: Now, the freezer and refrigerator each have two front leveler legs (M) that are adjustable. The back of each cabinet rests on two fixed supports. [. . . ] NOTE: Do not completely tighten the screw. Align the top plate (D) holes with the holes in the appliances and install the remaining three screws (L) as shown. Push and snap all the grille clips into place. NOTE: Make sure the grille clips are fully engaged and that the base grille side caps are situated outside the hinge bracket on each appliance. [. . . ]