Frigidaire FFHI1831QE Installation Instructions
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1. sides Freezer door is level across the top Leveling Refrigerator is level side to side and tilted 6mm front to back Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator Cabinet is setting solid on all corners Electrical Power House power turned on Refrigerator plugged in Ice Maker House water supply connected to refrigerator No water leaks present at all connections recheck in 24 hours Ice Maker is turned ON Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh Food and Freezer controls set Crisper Humidity controls set Registration Card sent in Installation Checkoff List Prepare The Installation Site Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site Location of these materials may vary depending on your model garage temperature coldest cold off recommended Plastic Putty Knife Adjustable Wrench Socket Wrench Set OR Phillips head or Quadrex head screwdriver Tools Necessary Pliers Awl OR Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range dishwasher or other heat source Floor should be level and able to support a fully loaded refrigerator Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air ci2. This document should only be removed by customer after installation P N A01278401 Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator Please contact the store from which you purchased your refrigerator Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator 2 3 To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator 1 Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in 2 Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut off valve 3 Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear of your refrigerator Discard the cap 4 Slide the brass compression nut then the ferrule sleeve onto copper tube 5 Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will go inch 6 Slide the ferrule sleeve into valve and finger tighten the compression nut onto valve Tighten another half turn with a wrench Do not over tighten 7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator s rear panel with a steel clamp and screw see illustration 8 Coil the excess copper tubing about 2 turns behind your refrigerator as shown Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces 9 Open water supply shut off valve and tighten any connections that leak 5 Remove Internal Shipping Materials 7 8 1 4 6 9 Doors Handles are secure and tight Door seals completely to cabinet on all
3. ep 3 of these instructions CAUTION Room temperatures below 55 F 13 C or above 110 F 43 C will impair cooling ability of your refrigerator s compressor IMPORTANT If you are installing your refrigerator without connecting it to a water supply make sure the ice maker s power switch is turned Off see the Use amp Care Guide for more details NOTE These installation instructions are provided only as a possible customer option We recommend that you use a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator NOTE Information about cabinetry construction for your new appliance is available for contractors Call 1 877 435 3287 CAUTION Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage flooring NOTE Kit 53039117950 available from your dealer provides all materials for a water supply installation including 25 feet of copper tubing and full instructions CAUTION To avoid property damage Use copper tubing for the water supply line plastic tubing is more likely to leak Ensure water supply complies with local plumbing codes CAUTION Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage flooring Do not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator Sufficient air circulation is essential for proper operation NOTE The ice maker s fill valve may operate noisily if the household water supply is shu
4. nd its water supply copper tubing connections Plug in the power cord and push the refrigerator straight back into place Level Refrigerator amp Adjust Doors if necessary Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor The cabinet should be level at the front and rear The sides should tilt inch 6 mm from front to back to ensure that doors close and seal properly Doors should align with each other and be level To level the cabinet using the front rollers 1 Remove the toe grille Figure 1 2 Use a flat blade screwdriver or 3 8 inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers Figure 2 3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws Lower the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they contact the floor Figure 3 We use packing foam and tape to secure the internal parts of your refrigerator for shipping Once the refrigerator is in position you can remove this material Controls When changing controls wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments Door Removal if necessary If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house please see Door Removal Instructions in your Use amp Care Manual WARNING To avoid electric shock which can cause death or severe personal injury do not connect your refrigerator to an electrical power source until you have completed St
5. rculation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides amp Top 3 8 inch Rear 1 inch By now you have already removed your refrigerator s shipping carton You may still need to use a hand truck to move it through close spaces or entrances If the refrigerator is larger than an entrance consider two options Remove the entrance door if one exists Remove the refrigerator doors see how in your Use amp Care Guide When using a hand truck Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only Do not run retaining straps over handles Do not over tighten retaining straps Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place Connect Water Supply What you will need Access to a cold water line with pressure of 30 100 psi Copper tubing with inch 6 4mm OD Length for this tubing is the distance from the rear of the refrigerator to your household water supply line plus 7 feet 2 1 meters A shut off valve for the connection between your household water line and the refrigerator supply line Do not use a self piercing shut off valve A compression nut and ferrule sleeve for the water supply connection at the rear of your refrigerator Place In Permanent Position If possible use a hand truck to position the refrigerator directly in front of its cabinet enclosure Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyo
6. t off After ensuring no water leaks exist at any connection be sure to check for leaks again in 24 hours NOTE Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway The refrigerator should slope inch to inch from front to back Then level the refrigerator from side to side Vegetables Fruits lo hi Humidity Control Top Hinge Cover Top Hinge Center Hinge Shim Pin Door Stop Door Stop Screw Hinge Pin Screws Bottom Hinge Toe Grille Washer temperature coldest cold off recommended garage temperature coldest cold off recommended Figure 1 Raise Figure 3 4 Some models are equipped with an anti tip bracket Figure 4 Lower it clockwise until it contacts the floor Raise Figure 2 garage temperature coldest cold off recommended Figure 4 some models Anti tip Bracket WARNING The anti tip device must be installed according to the instructions in your Use amp Care Manual Failure to do so will result in injury or
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