Installation Instructions for Side-by-Side Refrigerator This document should only be removed by customer after installation.
These installation instructions
are provided only as a possible
customer option. We recommend
that you use a service or kitchen
contracting professional to insta}l
your refdgeratol:
.! Prepare The Installation Site .............................................
Your refrigerator is designed to be part of a built-
in kitchen cabinet system. Be sure to coordinate
site preparation and installation with your kitchen
contractol: Indude these minimum guidelines in your site Information about cabinetry
preparation:
* Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet, construction for your new appliance
. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. is available for contractors. Call
Avoid direct sunlight and dose proximity to a range, 1-877-435-3287.
dishwasher or other heat source.
Floor should be level and able to support a fully
Ioeded refdgerato_:
The refrigerator's Ice & Water Dispenser requires
water supply access. Room temperatures below 55°F
Plan for easy access to counter tops when (13oC) or above llO°F (43°C)
removing food. will impair cooling ability of your
. For complete access to drawers and freezer
baskets, doors must be able to fully open. refrigerator's compressoll
Allow the following dearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and
electrical connections: Sides & Top: 3/8 inch / Rear: 1 inch
Z Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site
By now, you have already removed your refrigerator's shipping carton.
You may still need to use a hand truck to move it through dose 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 & Care Guide).
When using a hand truck:
Load refdgerator 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
refdgeraton Shifting the refrigerator from side to
Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place, side may damage flooring,
Connect Water
Supply
What you will need:
* Access to a cold
water line with
ressure of
O-lOg psi,
. Copper tubing
with 1/4-inch
is the distance
feet (2.1 meters).
A shut-off valve for the connection
between your household water line and
the refrigerator supply line, De not use Kit #53039117950, available from your deal_,
a self-piercing shut-off valve, provides all materials for a water supply
* A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) installation indudinq 25 feet of copper tubing and
for the water supply connection at the ..... ':'-
full instructions
rear of your refngeraton
To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator;
1 Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in.
2 Rush the supply line untit water is dear by plating the end of the
copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-offvalve.
3 Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear of
your refdgerato£ Discard the cap.
4 Slide the brass compression nut, then the forrule (sleeve) onto
copper tube.
5 Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will go
iV4 inch).
6 Slide the forrule (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 damp andserew (see illustration).
8 Coil the excess copper tobing (about 2V2 turns) behind your
refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear a( ainst other surfaces.
9 Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak.
• The ice maker's fill valve may operate noisily if the household water supply is shut off.
• After ensuring no water leaks exist at any connection, be sure to check for leaks again in 24 hours.
• See your Use & Care Guide for detailed information about setting up and operating the Ice &
...... wa!er Dispensing SYS!em. ...........................................................................
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 beyond its water supply (copper tubing) connections.
Plug in the power cord, and push the refrigerator
straight back into place.
h,ft,ngthe efdgeratorf....,de
to side may damage flooring.
If you are installing your refrigerator without , Do not block the toe grille on the
connecting it to a water supply, make sure the ice
I.... front of y ..... fdgeratol:maker's p ...... iteh is turned Off (see the Use &
Sufficient air drculation is essential
Care Gu!de f0r mort de!a!ls! ' ......................... for proper operation.
5 Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)
Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest flrnlly on the floo_
• The cabinet should be level at the front and rea£
• The sides should tilt /4-inch (6 mm) from front to back (to
ensure that doors close and Seal properly).
Doors should align with each other and be level. F b:'*- _ /_
To level the cabinet using the front rollers; °
1 With both doors closed, unfasten right and left side !_
dips of toe gdlle from bottom hinge groove Open both 2 _ _*
doors. Press flmlly on top of toe grille until top of toe
grille pops of_ Pull toe grille outward toward your body and off of lower
hinges. (See illustration 1.)
2 Close the doors and use a flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8
inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers. (See
illustration 2.)
3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the
cabinet on all four sides,
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge:
i Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door height into position. (The door
cannot be adjusted without set screw removed.)
2 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning
the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/_ inch wrench. (See illustration 3.)
3 If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the
7
adjustment screw dockwise using a /_ inch wrench. (See illustration 3.)
4 After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door does not contact upper
hinge through foil movement of door (from fully dosed to fully open). (See illustration 40
5 Reinstall set screw, locking the door height.
6 To replace the toe gdile, open both doors. Slide left: and right sides of toe grille over lower
hinges of refdgerato_ While pushing toe grille firmly against cabinet, fasten bottom clips of
toe grille to cabinet. Fasten top clips to cabinet. Close the doors. Fasten right and leR side
dips into groove of bottom hinge.
Remove Internal Shipping Materials
Electrolux uses 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
Location of these materials may vary depending on your model,
Z Try Suggestions
Problems? These
Operation problems are possible if any of the installation tasks are not completed. Here is a list
of things to check for:
* Is the refrigerator's power cord plugged in?
* Is the refrigerator connected to the household water supply?
* If you had to remove the refrigerator and freezer doors, did you reattach water and power
connectors at the door hinges? (See the Use & Care Guide for detailed instructions on
removing and replacing doors.)
* Is the ice maker power switeh turned On?
Other possibilities to check:
* Is the power to the receptade turned on?
* Is the wator filter above _ fresh fcod compartment fulty seated (see Use & Care Guide for details)?
If you still have operation problems after checking these suggestions, please see the "Solutions
To Common Problems" section in your Use & Care Guide.
What's Next?
Congratulations. You are ready to begin enjoying your new refrigeraton
* To become aware of important safety instructions and learn how to operate your
refdgerator, please read the entire Use & Care Guide.
* You may want to start with the "Normal Operating Sights & Sounds" section of the Guide to
learn more about what to expect during typical operation.
* Please register your product. You can register online at www.electrol_usa.com, or you can
simply send in the Registration Card.
And thank you for choosing Frigidaire.
[] Installation Checkoff List
D_ca_
[] Door seals completely to cabinet on all
sides
[] Doors are level
[] Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted
1/4" (dmm) front to back
[] Toe grille is properly attached to
refrigerator
[] Cabinet is setting solid on all comers
[] House power turned on
[] Refrigerator plugged in
[] House water supply connected to
refrigerator
[] No water leaks present at all connections
- recheck in 24 hours
[] Ice Maker is turned ON.
[] Ice & Water Dispenser operates correctly
[] Front filter must be flush with filter
housing (some models)
[] Shipping matedal removed
[] Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set
[] Crisper Humidity controls set
[] Registration Card sent in
Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator? D Please contact the store you purchased it from. P/N:241811504
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