The other small print you might have missed is you need to let a new fridge sit for a couple of hours after delivery before turning it on.
You should let a new fridge sit before turning it on if it was transported on its side or at a tilt.
Why you let it sit
Inside the fridgeβs compressor is oil. If the fridge has been tilted during transport, some of that oil can flow into the refrigerant lines.
Letting the fridge sit upright allows the oil to drain back down into the compressor.
If you turn it on too soon, the compressor may run without proper lubrication and can be permanently damaged.
How long to wait
If transported upright the whole time: 0β1 hour is usually enough.
If transported on its side or at a steep angle: wait 4β24 hours, depending on manufacturer instructions.
A common rule of thumb: Wait the same amount of time it spent on its side, up to 24 hours.
After the wait
Plug it in, let it cool to operating temperature (typically 2β6 hours), then load food.
If you tell me the fridge brand/model or whether it was moved upright or sideways, I can give you the exact wait time.