What is the Proper Location and Environment for a Refrigerator
What is the Proper Location and Environment for your Whirlpool Refrigerator
Location Requirements
This refrigerator is designed for indoor, household use only. It is intended for use in a location where the temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to a maximum of 110°F (43°C). Operating the refrigerator outside of the recommended temperature range may result in improper temperatures, temperature fluctuation, and/or the refrigerator not operating at peak performance.
You should not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. Do not install the refrigerator behind a cabinet door or block the base grille for best performance.
Spacing Requirements
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 each side to allow for the door to swing open.
![When installing your bottom mount refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2 3⁄4" (9.5 cm) minimum clearance on each side to allow for the door to swing open.](https://guidedhelp.whirlpoolcorp.com/@api/deki/pages/=Media_Repo_Old%252FRefrigerator_Media/files/Frech+Door+Location+Requirement.png)