
Installation
42" Built-In Refrigerator
Step 7
OPTION 1 Secure refrigerator at the top
WARNING
ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS
The refrigerator is heavy at the top and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward.
ATTENTION
PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES BASCULEMENTS
Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut et il faut le maintenir en place pour éviter la possibilité de son basculement vers l'avant.
To prevent the refrigerator from tipping over, you must:
•Install a wood block, the full width of the refrigerator. Secure the block with wood screws penetrating at least 3/4" into wall studs.
Block
Side View
Soffit
Side View
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OPTION 2 Secure refrigerator at the sides
When using 1/2" to 3/4" side panels, the front flange of the case trim is attached to the side panel.
•Open freezer door to access case trim.
•Drill hole in case trim slightly below top hinge. Drive screw through the trim and into the side panel.
•Follow the same procedure on the fresh food side.
OR
If refrigerator is installed between cabinets with no side panels or in a custom enclosure, install a spacer block as shown.
•Open freezer door to access case trim.
•Drill hole in case trim slightly below top hinge and drive screw through the trim and into the spacer block.
•Follow the same procedure for fresh food side.
Side
Panel
Spacer
Block
Top View
Refrigerator Cabinet
Refrigerator |
Door |
Refrigerator Cabinet | Top View |
Refrigerator Door |
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Spacer |
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Block |
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Step 8
Connect
Water
Supply
Check to be sure that refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
•Locate and bring copper tubing to the front of the cabinet.
•Turn the water on to flush debris from line, run about a quart of water through tubing into a bucket, then
•Slip a
•Turn on the water to check for leaks.
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