Installation Instructions for French Door Bottom Freezer This document should be removed only by customer after installation.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, do nat connect your
refrigerator to an eJectrlcal power source untlm you have campmeted Step 2 of these instructions.
NOTE
If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please refer to "Door Removal" in the Use & Care
Guide. These installation instructions are provided only as a possible customer option. Kenmore recommends that you use
a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator.
_ CAUTION iMPORTANT
Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may If you are installing your refrigerator without
damage flooring, connecting it to a water supply, make sure the
Do not block the toe grille on the lower front Icemaker's power switch is turned Off (see the Use
of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is & Care Guide for more details).
essential for proper operation.
l Components Provi4ed: IOOIS Necessary:
Pre are Installation Site
Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation: J
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outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
° If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and Please call 1-800-4 MY-HOME if you need
away from the range, dishwasher, or other heat sources, assistance with this installation.
The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level
and strong enough to support a fully
loaded refrigerator. _ ._\Consider water supply availability
for models equipped with an
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Allow the following clearances for temperature wlil drop below 55°F (|3°C) or
ease of installation, proper air rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor
circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: will not be able to maintain proper
Sides & Top 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)/Back 1 inch (25.4 mm) temperatures inside the refrigerator.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
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Phillips screwdriver.
Access to a household cold water line with water pressure To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or
between 30 and 100 psi. severe personal injury disconnec! the reMgerater
A water supply line made of V4 inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper from eledrlcal power befare canneding a water
or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing supply line _ the refrigerator.
needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve
at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the
refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shutoff valve.
Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.
A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
_$ CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made
of 1¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastlc tubing greatly increases the potential far water leaks,
and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used far the supply llne.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until
water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line.
Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (V4 inch/6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve)
into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench;
DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1. If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and ferrule are already
assembled on the tubing. Slide compression nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto
valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 2.
5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator
as shown.
6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 21/2 turns, behind refrigerator as shown and
arrange eoiis so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
7, Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak,
8, Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
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Level Refri erator & Ad'ust Doors if necessar
Guidelines far 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 V4-inch (6 mm) from front to back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
Doors should align with each other and be level.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1. Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward (see illustration).
2. You can raise or lower each door. Use a 3/8 inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side).
To raise: turn adjustment screw clod<wise.
To lower., turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
3. Ensureboth doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sidesand that cabinet is stable.
4. After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts the floor.
5. Install the toe grille by fitting into place.
Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator? Please contact 1-800-4 MY-HOME.
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models):
1. Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted.
2. Open doors to 90 degrees.
3. Loosen or remove screw.
4. Lift the door while adjusting the washer.
To raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
To lower door, rotate washer counterclockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
NOTE
Adjustable hinge should only be used after doors have been leveled with rollers.
5. Retighten the screw (where applicable), ensuring it is between the spokes of the
washer. Screw will not be tight, just insert until it is flush with the hinge.
NOTE
If after adjusting doors higher the door makes a popping/clicking sound, remove screw
and replace with the longer one supplied in the handle package (select models).
m Loosen or Remove ]
S_ew _ I
Open ®
Loosen/Remove Screw
(where applicable)
Raising/Lowering Door
Installin Freezer Drawer
1. With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted
into slots on each side.
2. Reinstall four (4) drawer screws (two (2) per side), tighten down, and close drawer (C).
3. Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.
4. If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen four (4) drawer screws (two (2) on each side) to
allow drawer to rotate.
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Remove Internal Shi in Materials
Kenmore 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.
What's Next?
Congratulations! You are ready to begin enjoying your new Kenmore refrigerator.
° For important safety instructions and to 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 what to
expect during typical operation.
[] Installation Checkoff List
Doors Icemaker
[] Handles are secure and tight [] House water supply connected to
refrigerator
[] Door is completely sealed to cabinet on all [] No water leaks present at all connections
sides - recheck in 24 hours
[] Freezer door is level across the top [] Icemaker is turned ON.
Leveling
Final Checks
[] Refrigerator is level, side to side and is
tilted V4 in. (6 mm) front to back [] Shipping material removed
[] Toe grille is properly attached to [] Fresh Food and Freezer controls set
refrigerator
[] Cabinet is setting solid on all corners [] Crisper Humidity controls set
Electrical Power
[] House power turned on
[] Refrigerator plugged in
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