How to level the refrigerator?

(1) A carpenter's level is necessary to ensure the fridge is level from left to right.

(2) A flat-head screwdriver is needed to turn the legs.

(3) A Philips screwdriver might be required if a kickplate needs to be removed.

The leveling legs are found under the refrigerator at the front. For better access on Side by Side and Four-Door models, open both doors. If there's a front leg cover, remove it for easier access. Some covers can stay attached. Remove screws with a Philips screwdriver, then lift and pull the cover off.

Use a flat-head screwdriver in the slot of the leveling leg control lever and adjust the level by turning the control lever clockwise or counterclockwise. Clockwise rotation raises the refrigerator; counterclockwise lowers it.

If the fridge isn't level back to front, place a sturdy panel (like a plastic panel or ruler) on the floor where the rear legs will rest, then secure it with tape. Ensure the rear legs rest on the panel when pushing the refrigerator back into place. Be careful not to damage soft floors like wooden ones.

If the refrigerator is not level back and front, put a solid panel (such as a plastic panel, a plastic ruler, etc.) on the floor where the rear legs will rest, and then fix it in place with plastic tape.

• Using a carpenter's level, make sure the refrigerator is level left to right. Make sure to check the level of the main unit and not the doors (which can be adjusted separately).
• If the refrigerator is not level, determine which side is higher, and on that side, rotate the leveling leg to the right and check the level again. Continue to adjust until the refrigerator is level.
• Do not level the refrigerator front to back. When leveled correctly, the refrigerator will have a front-to-back slant, with the front of the refrigerator higher than the back.