X SERIES 18INCH COLUMN FREEZER PANEL READY XRF18CFZ
INSTALLATION MANUAL
REFRIGERATOR
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Freezer : XRF18CFZ
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS ........................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION PLACE ............................................................................................................................................... 8
TOOL LIST ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
ALTERNATIVES FOR INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 12
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 13
Cabin dimensions ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Location of the electrical wiring............................................................................................................................... 14
Location of the water system................................................................................................................................... 15
Product dimensions………………………………………...……………………………..…………………………..17
Installation dimension………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Remove the Packaging Polystyrene material…………………………………………………………………….....23
Removing connectors on the rear wall .................................................................................................................. 24
Removing mounting parts in the drawer compartment ......................................................................................... 25
Removing the vent hole assembly ......................................................................................................................... 26
PRE-INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................. 27
Mounting the anti-tip brackets ................................................................................................................................ 27
Alternative anti-tip method ............................................................................. ........................................................ 30
Preparing the water hose and the power Plug ...................................................................................................... 31
INSTALLATION TO THE CABIN ............................................................................................................................... 32
Taking the refrigerator from the wooden pallet...................................................................................................... 32
Placing the refrigerator into the cabin..................................................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the height of the refrigerator in the cabin ............................................................................................... 36
Adjusting the refrigerator according to the cabin flange........................................................................................ 37
Screwing the side and upper brackets .................................................................................................................. 39
INSTALLING THE CABIN BOTTOM ......................................................................................................................... 41
Water connection .................................................................................................................................................... 41
Attaching the vent hole assembly .......................................................................................................................... 43
Attaching the decorative parts ................................................................................................................................ 44
FURNITURE DOOR PREPARATION ........................................................................................................................ 45
Choosing the door Thickness ................................................................................................................................. 45
Removing the mechanism covers .......................................................................................................................... 47
Removing the panel-adjustment mechanisms on the refrigerator ....................................................................... 48
Preparing furniture door.......................................................................................................................................... 49
Installing the furniture door ..................................................................................................................................... 53
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HINGE ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................................ 59
Adjusting the hardness of the hinges ..................................................................................................................... 59
CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION ..................................................................................................... 60
Removing the furniture door ................................................................................................................................... 60
Removing and preparing the Inner door ........................................................................................................... 63
Replacing the hinges .............................................................................................................................................. 65
Air vent upper part direction change...................................................................................................................... 67
Installing the door ................................................................................................................................................... 70
Installing the dual cabin…………………………………………………………………………………………….….71
Location of the Electrical Wiring………………………………………………………………………………………72
Location of the water system………………………………………………………………………………………….73
Attaching the fasteners and connecting bracket ……………………………………………………………………75
Adjusting the height of the refrigerator in the cabin ………………………………………...………………………79
Screwing the bracket furniture on the cabin side wall…………………………………………………………...….80
Screwing the bracket furniture on the cabin top wall …………………………………………………………….…81
Attaching the decorative parts……………………………………………………………………………………….82
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Symbols used in the installation manual are as follows.
Important information or useful usage tips
WARNING: Conditions that may damage the product or its operating functions
ATTENTION: Conditions containing serious injury risk
Conditions containing electric shock risk
Packaging materials of the product have been manufactured from recyclable materials in
accordance with our National Environment Regulations.
Disposing the packaging materials
The package has been designed to protect the product during transport.
The packaging materials used for the product do not harm the nature during
disposal and they need to be recycled.
All plastic packaging materials, bags etc. must be disposed safely and kept out of the reach of
children. Please return the packaging to your dealer.
WARNING:
This installation manual has been prepared to help installation teams. The User Manual provided with the
product must also be taken into consideration.
You may get seriously injured and your product may get damaged if you ignore the warnings given in this
manual. Please read the following carefully.
WARNING:
R-600a Refrigerant
This product contains R-600a isobutane refrigerant, which is a very eco-friendly natural gas.
However, it is also flammable. Please follow the warnings given below:
If the product has been transported horizontally, you must wait for 4 hours minimum before
plugging it in.
The following instructions must be followed during installation:
Dimensions of the installation area must be suitable.
Dimensions, features and position of the object used to support and fix the
product to this area must be suitable.
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Minimum clearances between product parts and surrounding structures must besuitable.
Minimum dimensions and proper organization of ventilation holes must be observed.
The product must be connected to the mains power,
and corresponding connections of other components must be suitable.
The product must be disconnectable from the power supply after installation.
The socket or fuse must be accessible to de-energise theproduct.
Extension cables or ungrounded (two-terminal) adapters must not beused.
ATTENTION:
You must wear gloves and eye protectors when installing the product.
You must also take measures against high noise levels when drilling the floor or using a drill.
ATTENTION:
Make sure that your product is suitable for your local mains.
ATTENTION:
The product must be installed by a qualified technician according to the installation instructions.
WARNING:
The product may tip over since it is quite heavy. For this reason, precautions must be taken against
tipping over.
The doors of the product must be kept closed until it reaches the destination and it must be
transported in accordance with the installation instructions.
SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS
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Load bearing capacity of the
door bins
Category XRF18CFZ
Max load 22Ibs (10kg)
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You must follow the instructions below:
The floor on which the product will be installed must be capable of bearing 1,200 pounds (544 kg)
minimum.
Kitchen floor and the bottom of the product must be at the same level. Otherwise, problems may
occur with the air suction of the product.
There must be no objects preventing the installation of the product at the back and on the side
walls of the product's installation place.
The power socket must be at the correct place.
Dimensions of the furniture where the product will be installed must be in strict conformity
with the dimensions given in the manual.
Do not install the product with the fridge and the freezer are adherent next to each other.
Otherwise, condensation and damage may occur in the product. (Please see "Dual Cabin
Installation" for detailed information)
Flatness of the floor where the product will be installed must be checked with a Bubble Level Tool.
Installation area must not be subjected to direct sunlight and it must be away from heat sources,
ovens, radiators etc.
The ambient temperature must be between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C).
Otherwise, function errors may arise when the product is running.
If it is not possible to avoid installing the product near a heat source, the minimum
clearances given below must be maintained between the product and the said source:
- 11/4" (3 cm) from electric hobs orovens
- 12" (30 cm) from gas or fuel operated hobs or ovens
Please observe the following rules:
The power socket or fuse must be easily accessible in case of an
emergency; it must not be hidden behind the product.
Plug or cable must not touch the back surface of the product.
Otherwise, it may get damaged due to the vibration of the product.
Do not connect the plugs of other appliances behind this product.
If the humidity level is high where the product is used, corrosion may be
seen on the outer surface of the product.
Keep the installation room dry and well-cleaned to avoid corrosion.
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To avoid the risk of electric shock:
Connect the plug to a grounded 3-pin socket.
Do not remove the ground terminal of the plug.
Do not use adapters.
Do not use extension cables.
ATTENTION:
Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, fire or electric shock. Connecting the grounding
conductor of the equipment to an improper place may lead to electric shock. Please have the grounding
checked by a qualified electrician or service technician if you have any doubt about the proper grounding of
the product.
Installation, repair and other procedures performed by unqualified persons may cause danger. Before
installing the appliance, make sure that the voltage, load and circuit current parameters on the data plate
are in compliance with the power mains in your house.
The appliance is provided with a NEMA 5-15 P plug and a 3-pin power cable which is in the UL list and
ready to be connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz power supply. Fuse is 15 A. The appliance must be connected to a
3-pin socket. The plug must be installed only by a licensed electrician.
If the electrical wiring or the electric power supply of the house needs alteration, the necessary procedures
must be performed by a qualified electrician.
ATTENTION:
Do not install your refrigerator:
In open areas
In environments where water is dripping
In environments where temperature is lower than 55° F (0°C)
Furniture:
Make sure that the furniture where you will install the appliance has been safely mounted in your kitchen.
Your furniture must be connected to the floor and the wall properly and with suitable connections.
For the best installation, clearances between the furniture and the product must be in compliance
with the values specified in the installation instructions. Side walls must be free of clearances and their
surfaces must be flat. Minimum thickness of the side walls must be 5/8" (16mm).
Minimum thickness of the doors to be attached to the product must be ¾" (19 mm) .
ATTENTION:
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There is a stainless steel door and stainless kick plate option. Please consult the authored service.
Ventilation:
Vent holes where the air enters and exits the unit must not be blocked or obstructed. In addition,
you must periodically clean the dust and dirt that accumulate on these holes in time.
Electrical Connection:
Never use an extension cable.
The power socket must definitely be grounded and checked by an authorizedperson.
Location of the electrical wiring must comply with the dimensions specified in themanual.
ATTENTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electrical grounding is necessary. This appliance is equipped with a three-
pin plug to protect you against possible electric shocks.
• Do not remove the round grounding terminal from theplug.
• Do not use two-pin grounding adapters.
• Do not use extension cables to energize theproduct.
ATTENTION:
Do not connect the grounding cable to the gas pipe. Please have the grounding checked by a qualified
electrician if you are not sure about the grounding of the product. Do not install a fuse on the neutral line
or grounding circuit.
WARNING:
Please wait for 3-6 hour before energizing the product to protect it against possible damages. This
way, the refrigerant and the lubricants in the system get balanced.
Water Connection
Pressure of the mains water must be in compliance with the values specified in the manual.
Location of the water system must comply with the dimensions specified in themanual.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Bypass is recommended for the water filtering system if a reverse osmosis system is used.
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Tools to be used when installing the product are as follows:
Cordless
Drill
Safety
Goggles
½"
Wrench
Hammer Ladder
Ø2.4
Drill bit
Ø8.0
Drill bit
Box
Cutter
Safety
Gloves
Tape
measure
Star bit
¼"
Wrench Flat
Bubble
Level
Tool
Wheelbarrow
Tape
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The product can be placed in various ways based on the kitchen design. It must be installed at a place
where it is ensured that the door can be opened and closed properly. If the doors cannot be opened 90
degrees at least, you cannot completely open the drawers inside the product.
Single cabin placement methods
Dual cabin placement methods
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The instructions below have been prepared according to Built-in type.
Built-in: The Appliance and Panels fully seat into the gap, and a material that can be their own box is
jammed between the two kitchen cabinets or decorative columns.
This is the most common installation scenario.
Cabin dimensions
Cabin dimensions below must be checked before starting the installation.
Category XRF18CFZ
A width 18" (457mm)
B depth 25" (635mm)
C height 84" (2134mm)
C
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Location of the electrical wiring
Location of the electrical wiring must be within the range given below.
ATTENTION:
Do not use extension cables or two-pin adaptors and do not remove the ground terminal of the
grounding cable.
ATTENTION:
A qualified electrician must ensure that the poles of the socket are connected
correctly. Verify that the grounding of the socket is correct.
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Location of the water system
The water connected to the water mains must be potable.
Location of the water system must be within the range given below.
Water system of the refrigerator must be connected to the water mains system in the house.
The user must be able to switch it on/off with the valve when necessary.
Objects that might pierce the water hoses or cause them to twist must not be
present where the water line is installed.
Pressure of the water system must be between 25-80 psi (1.7-5.5 Bar).
If the water pressure exceeds 80 psi, install a pressure limiting device or water impact protector to the
inlet valve. Never install the product or operate the appliance if it is possible for the water pressure to
exceed 120 psi.
WARNING:
Make sure that there is no water leakage when making the water connections. Otherwise,
there will be water on the floor and the furniture will get damaged.
You will need a hose with a minimum length of 60" (1.5 meters) and a diameter
of ¼" for water connections of the product during installation.
A connector that has a thread with an external diameter of ¼ must be used to connect the hose end to the
product. Before completing the installation, make sure that water flows and there is no water leakage.
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WARNING:
Flatness of the floor where the product will be installed must be checked with a Bubble Level
Tool.
Uprightness of the furniture flanges must be checked with a Bubble Level tool.
If the flatness and uprightness of the product is not proper, problems may arise with the
installation.
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Product dimensions
Category
XRF18CFZ
A 17 3/4" (451mm)
79 15/16” (2030mm)
83 9/16” (2123mm)
without panel : 23 5/16” (592mm)
with panel : 24 ¼” (616mm)
3 5/8” (93mm)
83 9/16” (2123)
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Installation dimension
A : Depth of door (90°open㸧measured from front of door
B : Minimum door clearance to adjacent wall ( 90°- reduced internal access)
C : Minimum door clearance to adjacent wall ( 115°- full internal access)
Category XRF18CFZ
A 20” (508)
B 4 3/8” (110)
C 11” (280)
90°Door swing
B
C
A
115°Door swing
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79 15/16” (2030mm)
1/16” (2mm)
1/8” (3mm)
84” (2134mm)
3/4” (19mm)
Remaining space
after install
Minimum height
adjustment for leveling
Anti tip bracket location
5/32” (4mm)
84” (2134mm)
83 27/32” (2130mm)
Front 5/16” (8mm)
Rear ¼” (7mm)
4” (101mm)
22 19/32” (574mm)
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1 21/32” (42mm)
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Height of the kitchen countertop based on the min/max. height of the cabin;
A B
standard 4” (101mm) 84” (2134mm)
minimum 3 3/4”(96mm)
83 13/16“ 㸦2129mm㸧
maximum
5 3/8“㸦136mm㸧 85 3/8“㸦2169mm㸧
Gap㸸1/8” (3mm)
4” (101mm)
Gap㸸1/8” (3mm)
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Category XRF18CFZ
C 18" (457mm)
D 17 3/4" (451mm)
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Unpacking
WARNING:
At least two persons must carry the
refrigerator.
Use a box cutter to remove the tapes.
Cut the Packaging Board with a Box Cutter through the section illustrated in dotted lines
andremove it.
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ATTENTION:
Do not remove the tape of the upper door on the product until the refrigerator is placed into the
cabin. Risk of tipping over.
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Remove the Packaging Polystyrene material
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Removing the connectors on the rear wall
√ Conference
No Part name Spec 18
1 Trim furniture top
PVC extrusion L=457 1
PVC extrusion L=609
PVC extrusion L=762
2 Trim furniture side
PVC extrusion L=1,259 2
PVC extrusion L=617 2
3 Trim door side PVC extrusion L=1,781 2
Category XRF18CFZ
Abbreviation
18
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Removing mounting parts in the drawer compartment
No Part name Spec 18 Remark
1 Anti-tip bracket T4.0, Cr+zn-coating 8
2 Anti tip bracket screws and dowels M8*L60 8
3 Position adjustment jig PS 1
4 Cover furniture door bracket abs -
5 Truss washer head M4*12 -
6 Bracket furniture door T1.0, Cr+zn-coating -
7 Counter sunk head screw ST4x14 -
8 Truss washer head M4*12 4
9 Square washer T1.0, Cr+zn-coating 4
10 Center mounting bracket T1.0, Cr+zn-coating 4
11 Counter sunk head screw ST4x14 8
12 Bracket furniture T1.0, Cr+zn-coating 8
13 Counter sunk head screw ST M4x14 16
14 Truss washer head M4*12 16
15 Counter sunk head screw ST M4x14 16 Furniture door hanger bracket
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90°limit pin Ø4 2 Door 90°opening use
Anti tip bracket screws
dowels
Counter sunk head screw
Spec : ST M4x14
Fixing the cabin and
furniture door (wood part)
Truss washer head screw
Spec : M4x12
Fixing Refrigerator
Such as cabinet and door
(press part)
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Removing the vent hole assembly
Remove 5 screws to take out the Vent Hole Assembly.
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Continue to install the product according to the instructions below. Additionally, consider national and local
instructions regarding installation.
Please observe the following:
For the USA, The National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 – last version/State orMunicipality
directives and/or regional directives.
For Canada, The Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 – last version/State or Municipality directives
and/or regional directives.
Mounting the anti-tip brackets
WARNING:
You must definitely use Anti-Tip Brackets to prevent the appliance from tipping over.
WARNING:
Make sure that there is no electrical or water connection where the screws will be tighten and
connections will be established.
WARNING:
Please remember to use the necessary protective equipment when drilling holes on the wall and
performing installation.
Mark the wall for anti-tip brackets (item No.1).
Category XRF18CFZ
A 18” (457mm)
B 11 5/8 (295mm)
C 3 3/16" (81mm)
B
C C
Anti-tip brackets on the wall
A
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Use a drill to create holes for dowels (item No.2) at the marked points. (5/16” - Ø8)
Use the hammer to fit the dowels (item No.2)
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Fit the brackets (item No.1) into their places, using 4 screws for each.
You must use all of the 2 brackets to ensure safety of the product.
WARNING:
If you are not sure whether the existing connection parts are fit to the wall as securely as they should be,
you can use alternative anti-tip methods.
If there is furniture at the back wall of the refrigerator, please make sure that the furniture is fixed to the wall.
For this, you need to be sure that the back wall of the furniture is fixed to the concrete back wall
with suitable connection parts.
84” (2134mm)
83 27/32” (2130mm)
5/32” (4mm)
Thickness
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Alternative anti-tip method
If the anti-tip brackets cannot be connected securely, you must use the alternative method below.
In this method, you can use wooden girders to avoid the risk of tipping
over. It must be installed as illustrated in the figure below.
There must be no clearance between the product and the wooden girder.
Minimum section dimensions of the wooden girder must be 3"x4" (75 mm x 100 mm). Width of the girder
must be equal to the clearance where it will be installed.
An additional girder must be used if the niche depth is more than anticipated. The wooden girder must
contact the product with a maximum size of 2" (50.8 mm).
To determine the location for the wooden girder, mark it on the rear wall, select suitable screws and
connect safely.
WARNING:
Number and features of the screws to be used for the wooden girder must be determined so that there is
no safe connection.
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Preparing the water hose and the power plug
You will need a hose with a minimum length of 60" (1.5 meters) and a diameter of ¼" for water connections
of the product during installation.
A connector that has a thread with an external diameter of ¼ must be used to connect the hose end to the
product.
You can choose the method A or method B below to prevent the cable from gettting jammed.
Method A㸸 Locate the water hose and power supply on the back
Method B㸸 Locate the water hose and power supply on the side
Water hose
2” (50.8mm)
8” (203.2mm)
Keep for Power cord
Keep open for water line
water line location
Cable location
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Taking the refrigerator from the wooden pallet
Remove the brackets that connect the refrigerator to the WoodenPallet.
Recline the refrigerator slowly and pull back with the help of the cart, and then land it.
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ATTENTION
The risk of tipping over is high as of this point. You should not open the
doors until the product is placed into the cabin.
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Placing the refrigerator into the cabin
Insert the mains water hose into the duct at the back and take it out from
thefront.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Apply the below method to prevent the cable from getting jammed.
Power cord
Nylon string
Water hose
Start the refrigerator and make sure it is energized.
(You can check if the lamps compartment are on or off to see if the product is operating).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You can use tape and similar protectors on parts you think this is necessary to protect the edges of the
furniture when placing the product.
WARNING:
The plug of the product must be accessible after installation. If the plug is not accessible after installation,
the power must be cut off from the main switch.
WARNING:
Make sure that the mains cable is not jammed when placing the product.
Push the product carefully towards the cabin to place it.
If there is strain during the placement of the product into the cabin:
- The floor might be rough or uneven
- Adjustable feet might be loose
(please see the relevant section to learn how to adjust the adjustable feet)
Move to wall
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You must use the upper edges of the door when aligning the product with the
furniture. Adjustment of other edges are explained in the following pages.
INSTALLATION TO THE CABIN
4” (101mm)
1/8” (3mm)
1/8” (3mm)
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Adjusting the height of the refrigerator in the cabin
Adjust the refrigerator height using the adjustable feet.
WARNING:
First of all, raise the front feet to reduce the risk of the cabin falling frontward.
A/D –Turn the key clockwise to lift the front B/C –Turn the key
clockwise to lift the rear
After adjusting the adjustable feet, check the flatness in both width and depth directions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The maximum height that the adjustable feet can reach is 1 9/16" (40 mm) and the product height is
85 3/8" (2,169 mm)
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Adjusting the refrigerator according to the cabin flange
For product with furniture door, the position of the Refrigerator is adjusted
so that the door and the furniture surface are flush.
You can also use gage if necessary.
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For products without furniture door, the product is placed using the adjustment part as shown
in the figure below.
Position of the level adjustment part (10) must be adjusted according to the thickness of
the door. It can adjust the level for 4 different door thickness levels.
INSTALLATION TO THE CABIN
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Screwing the side and upper brackets
Fix the bracket furnitures (Item No12) to the unit, where 2 on the top, and 3 on
every side. Use the truss washer head screws (Item No14) to tighten.
WARNING:
Before starting to screw the Side and Upper brackets, please make sure that water is supplied to the
product and there is no water leakage.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If you have difficulty tightening the screws, opening a reference hole with the drill will make this
procedure easier.
Screwing the bracket furniture on the cabin side wall
Attach the bracket furniture to the furniture with 12screws (ItemNo13).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If you have difficulty tightening the screws, opening a reference hole with the drill will make this
procedure easier
Screwing the bracket furniture on the cabin top wall
Attach the bracket furniture to the furniture with 4screws (ItemNo13).
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Water connection
Use the box cutter to cut the water hose from the end of the pipe it comes
out, leaving a section of 10" length.
Use the 2 wrenches to firmly connect the hose coming from the mains and
the hose coming from the valve.
WARNING:
The hose coming from the mains must be one piece. Do not use extension hoses.
WARNING:
Make sure that the power is cut off when making the water connection of the product.
WARNING:
The water valve must be off when connecting the water hose.
WARNING:
It is recommended that the water on/off valve remains accessible after installing the product.
WARNING:
This product is suitable for use with cold water mains only.
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WARNING:
Pressure of the water system must be between 25-80 psi (1.7-5.5 Bar).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Once the connection is complete, you must turn on the mains valve and make sure
that there is no leakage at that point.
INSTALLING THE CABIN BOTTOM
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Attaching the vent hole assembly
Use 5 screws to attach the vent hole assembly.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You can move the lower vent hole forward-backward to adjust it to the kick plate in the kitchen.
WARNING:
Forward-backward travel distance of the lower kick plate must be 15/16" (23 mm).
As you can see in the figure, the decorative kick plate must not be in front of the upper vent hole level.
INSTALLING THE CABIN BOTTOM
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Attaching the decorative parts
Attach the side closing parts (trim furniture side ItemNo2) onto the right/left
connectionbrackets.
Attach the upper closing part (trim furniture top ItemNo1) onto the upper
connectionbracket.
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This section contains information about preparing the furniture doors and mounting them to the product.
WARNING:
Maximum weights of the furniture to be mounted to the product are as follows.
Category XRF18CFZ
Weight 66.0 lbs. (30 kg)
- Furniture door density : 0.6
Choosing the door thickness
The door of your refrigerator can open by 115° maximum.
If the door is going to open to this degree, you can choose the following thickness levels.
WARNING:
If the door thickness is more than 1 ½” (38 mm), the door should not open more than 90°.
You must use 90°limit pin on the hinge.
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You can limit the opening degree of your door to 90° If you want
90°limit pin (item No.17) is located in the mouting part kit of the drawer box.
Pin must be fully seated in the bracket or the door will not close properly.
90°limit pin should be inserted to upper hinge and lower hinge
FURNITURE DOOR PREPARATION
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Removing the mechanism Covers
Remove screws to take out the top hanger bracket cover.
WARNING:
There is a magnet on the top hanger bracket cover. This is a functional part for the operation of the
product. It should not be confused with the low hanger bracket cover.
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FURNITURE DOOR PREPARATION
Remove screw to take out the low hanger bracket cover.
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Removing the panel-adjustment mechanisms on the refrigerator
Remove the upper and lower adjusting mechanism assemblies from the door.
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Preparing furniture door
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You must take the dimensions into account when grouping the cradle parts on the furniture door.
When marking, you can use the "Furniture door preparation template" provided with the product.
WARNING:
Handle connection holes must be adjusted according to the handles to be used in kitchen design.
WARNING:
Minimum thickness of the door must be ¾" (19mm).
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√ Furniture door cutout dimension
Category XRF18CFZ
mm 451 * 2030
inch 17 3/4 * 79 15/16
1/2 “ (12mm)
3 1/2 “(89.7mm)
79 15/16” (2030mm)
26 7/8 “(683.5mm)
6 1/2“ (165.5mm)
23 7/8 “(606.5mm)
7/10 “(18.2m m)
1/2 “ (12mm)
XRF18CFZ
17 3/4“ (451mm)
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WARNING:
You must use screws(item No.15). suitable for the door thickness.
Install cradles using the chipboard screws. You can also use the template provided with the
product to align these parts. It is recommended to keep this template for future reference.
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Attach the door handle.
Screws holding the door handle must not protrude.
Attach the door handle to the furniture door..
Screws holding the door handle must not protrude.
WARNING:
Handle connection holes must be adjusted according to the handles to be used in kitchen design.
WARNING:
Minimum thickness of the door must be ¾" (19 mm).
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Installing the furniture door
1. Attach the furniture door to the door
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How to align the furniture door upper part with bolts.
Position of the Furniture Doors to the kitchen furniture must be flush.
To achieve this, you should adjust 3D direction using by two fixing bolt to perform fine adjustments.
First of all, review the position of the grouped Furniture Doors against the kitchen furniture.
Distances between furniture must be 1/8" (3 mm), assuming that the furniture dimensions are correct.
You can make door adjustments based on this distance.
Up & down
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Front & back
Left & right
Fixing furniture door completely
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How to align the furniture door lower part with bolts.
Up & down
Left & right
Fixing furniture door completely
Front&back
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Attach and screw the upper/lower decoration cover.
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After the top and bottom door panel brackets are secured by installing screws,
use screw(Item No8) and square washer(Item No9) to secure the center mounting bracket.
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Attach the Trim door side (Item No3)
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Adjusting the hardness of the hinges
Use a drill to adjust the hardness of the upper and lower hinges of the Door.
Set the hingeadjustment screw from position "O" to position "I".
WARNING:
The door must be fully open during this adjustment.
WARNING:
This adjustment must definitely be performed after the door has been adjusted.
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Installing the dual cabin
If you are going to make a dual cabin installation, you must definitely demand "Dual Cabin Installation Kit"
from the authorised service.
The instructions below have been prepared according to Built-in type.
Built-in: The Appliance and Panels fully seat into the gap, and a material that can be their own box is jammed
between the two kitchen cabinets or decorative columns. This is the most common installation scenario.
Cabin Dimensions
Cabin dimensions below must be checked before starting the installation.
√ Dual cabin dimension
√ Conference
Category 18+24 18+30 24+24 24+30 30+30
“A” Dimension 42” (1066mm) 48” (1219mm) 48” (1219mm) 54” (1371mm) 60” (1524mm)
Category XRF18CFZ
Abbreviation 18
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“A”
84” (2134mm)
25
60
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Location of the Electrical Wiring
Location of the electrical wiring must be within the range given below.
ATTENTION:
Do not use extension cables or two-pin adaptors and do not remove the ground terminal of the grounding
cable.
ATTENTION:
A qualified electrician must ensure that the poles of the socket are connected correctly.
Verify that the grounding of the socket is correct.
Category 18+24 18+30 24+24 24+30 30+30
“A” Dimension 13” (330mm) 19” (482mm) 13” (330mm) 19” (482mm) 19” (482mm)
2 “ (50.8mm)
11 “ (280mm)
“A”
5” (127mm)
4” (102mm)
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Location of the water system
The water connected to the water mains must be potable.
Location of the water system must be within the range given below.
Water system of the refrigerator must be connected to the water mains system in the
house. The user must be able to switch it on/off with the valve when necessary.
Objects that might pierce the water hoses or cause them to twist must not be
present where the water line is installed.
Pressure of the water system must be between 25-80 psi (1.7-5.5 Bar).
If the water pressure exceeds 80 psi, install a pressure limiting device or water impact protector to the
inlet valve. Never install the product or operate the appliance if it is possible for the water pressure to
exceed 120 psi.
WARNING:
Make sure that there is no water leakage when making the water
connections. Otherwise, there will be water on the floor and the furniture
will get damaged.
You will need a hose with a minimum length of 60" (1.5 meters) and a diameter
of ¼" for water connections of the product during installation.
A connector that has a thread with an external diameter of ¼ must be used to connect the hose end to the
product. Before completing the installation, make sure that water flows and there is no water leakage.
Category 18+24 18+30 24+24 24+30 30+30
“A” Dimension 8” (203mm) 8” (203mm) 14” (356mm) 14” (356mm) 20” (508mm)
4” (102mm)
2“ (50.8mm)
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10“ (254mm)
7/8” (21mm)
A “
10“ (254mm)
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No Part name Spec Q’ty Remark
1 Insulation sponge Sponge, gray, T3.0*400*1750 1
2 Connecting bracket (A) T2.0*56*41, Cr+zn-coating 1
3 Truss washer head M4*12 16
4 Fastener POM 3
5 Trim furniture middle PVC extrusion L=1876 1
6 Connecting bracket (B) T2.0*29*36, Cr+zn-coating 1
Truss washer head screw
Spec : M4x12
Fixing Refrigerator
Such as cabinet and door
(press part)
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Attaching the fasteners and connecting bracket
Screw (3) the Fasteners (4) that are going to be used to connect two refrigerators
together to the locations shown in the figure.
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Connecting bracket (A)
Fastener
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Stick the Insulation Sponge (1) to the side panel so that the sponge remains in between
two cabins.
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Bring the two refrigerators side by side.
After making sure that they are in alignment, screw fasteners (4) to the other refrigerator.
Screw connecting bracket A (2) on the back and screw connecting bracket B (6) on the front.
Connecting bracket (A)
on the back
Connecting bracket (B)
on the front
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Make power and water connections of the refrigerator as explained before.
Push the refrigerators into the cabin.
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Adjusting the height of the refrigerator in the cabin
Adjust the refrigerator height using the adjustable feet.
WARNING:
First of all, raise the front feet to reduce the risk of the cabin falling frontward.
A/D –Turn the key clockwise to lift the front
B/C –Turn the key clockwise to lift the rear
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Screwing the bracket furniture on the cabin side wall
Attach the bracket furniture to the furniture with 12screws.
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Screwing the bracket furniture on the cabin top wall
Attach the bracket furniture to the furniture with 4screws.
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Attaching the decorative parts
Attach the side closing parts onto the right/left connectionbrackets.
Attach the upper closing part onto the upper connectionbracket.
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Attach the middle closing parts (trim furniture middle ItemNo5) between two refrigerators.
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You can see previous pages for other installation procedures.
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