Installation Instructions for Side-by-Side Refrigerator This document should only be removed by customer after installation.
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 Step 3 of these instructions,
Tools Necessary:
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.
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
contractor. Include 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 close proximity to a range, 1-877-435-3287.
dishwasher or other heat source.
• Floor should be level and able to support a fully
loaded refrigerator.
• The refrigerator's Ice & Water Dispenser requires
water supply access. Room temperatures below 55°F
Plan for easy access to counter tops when (13°C) or above ll0°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 compressor.
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and
electrical connections: Sides & Top: 3/8 inch / Rear: 1 inch
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 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 & 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, side may damage flooring.
Connect Water Supply
Shifting the refrigerator from side to
What you will need:
Access to a cold f_/%7, r_ _
water line with
pressure of To avoid property damage:
30-100 psi. o Use copper tubing for the water supply line (plastic
Copper tubing tubing ismore likely to leak).
with 1/4-inch _ • Ensure water supply complies with local
feet (2.1 meters).
A shut-off valve for the connection
between your household water line and
the refrigerator supply line. Do not use Kit #53039117950, available from your dealer,
a self-piercing shut-off valve, provides all materials for a water supply
A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) installation, including 25 feet of copper tubing and
for the water supply connection at the full instructions.
rear of your refngerator. .....
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
(1/4inch).
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), m_v_r_,_,_to,00-o,_l_,,,_._
8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about 21/2turns) 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.
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 &
.... Water Dispensing system.
, 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.
Shifting the refrigerator from side
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
maker's power switch is turned Off (see the Use & lower front of your refrigerator.
Care Guide for more details). Sufficient air circulation is essential
...... 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 firmly on the floor.
The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.
The sides should tilt 1/4-inch (6 mm) from front to back (to
ensure that doors close and seal properly).
Doors should align with each other and be level. ____
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1 With both doors closed, unfasten right and left side clips
of toe grille from bottom hinge groove Open both doors. 2
Press firmly on top of toe grille until top of toe grille pops
off. 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/s
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 (Type 1
with set screw):
1 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/_6inch wrench. (See illustration 3.)
3 If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the
adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/_6inch wrench. (See illustration 3.)
4 After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door does not contact upper
hinge through full movement of door (from fully closed to fully open). (See illustration 4.)
5 Reinstall set screw, locking the door height.
6 To replace the toe grille, open both doors. Slide left and right sides of toe grille over lower
hinges of refrigerator. 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 left side
clips into groove of bottom hinge.
5 (continued)
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (Type 2 without set screw)
1 If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning
the adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/_6inch wrench. (See illustration 3.)
2 If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the
adjustment screw clockwise using a 7/_6inch wrench. (See illustration 3.)
3 After leveling, verify door stop contacts lower hinge and top of door does not contact upper
hinge through full movement of door (from fully closed to
fully open). (See illustration 5.)
4 To replace the toe grille, open both doors. Slide left and ....
right sides of toe grille over lower hinges of refrigerator. _' _ ...................................................."
............_[ai_ge: ................ H Wrench
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 left side clips
into groove of bottom hinge.
6 Problems? Try These Suggetions
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 switch turned On?
Other possibilities to check:
Is the power to the receptacle turned on?
Is the water filter above the fresh food compartment fully seated (see Use &Care Guidefor details)?
If you still have operation problems after checking these suggestions, please see the "Solutions
To Common Problems" section in your Use & Care Guide.
7 What's Next?
Congratulations. You are ready to begin enjoying your new refrigerator.
To become aware of important safety instructions and learn how to operate your
refrigerator, 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.electroluxusa.com, or you can
simply send in the Registration Card.
And thank you for choosing Frigidaire,
[] Installation Checkoff List
Doors
[] Door seals completely to cabinet on all [] House water supply connected to
sides refrigerator
[] Doors are level [] No water leaks present at all connections
- recheck in 24 hours
[] Ice Maker is turned ON.
[] Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted [] Ice & Water Dispenser operates correctly
1/4" (6mm) front to back
[] Toe grille is properly attached to [] Front filter must be flush with filter
refrigerator housing (some models)
[] Cabinet is sitting solid on all corners Final Checks
[] Shipping material removed
[] House power turned on [] Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set
[] Refrigerator plugged in [] Crisper Humidity controls set
[] Registration Card sent in
Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator? L>Please contact the store you purchased it from. P/,:24181 s0s
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