Fisher & Paykel RF170, RF135 US 8 Installation instructions, French Door models only

Models: RF135 RF170

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US 8 Installation instructions

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4. Installation

Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers, designed for moving the product in the forwards and backwards direction.

Avoid moving the product in a sideways direction as this may damage the rollers or the floor covering/surface.

A Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet wound

Lower the front of the refrigerator

Raise the front of the refrigerator

 

up making moving the product into its final location

 

a simple task.

B

Roll the refrigerator into its final position making sure

 

there is the correct air gap between the product and

 

surrounding cabinetry. See minimum clearance in

 

cabinetry dimensions table (refer to page 7).

 

(French Door models only)

C

Adjust the front feet down until the refrigerator

 

is leaning backward with the front approximately

 

3/8” (10 mm) higher than the back. This will ensure

 

a good door closing action (refer to Fig.2).

D

Aligning your refrigerator with cabinetry.

■■Align the sides of the refrigerator with the cabinetry by adjusting the hinge side front foot.

■■Adjust the handle side foot until it touches the floor and takes a small amount of weight.

■■Once the refrigerator is in place and aligned with cupboards/alcove, push gently on the front top and check if the product is rocking or stable.

5.Leveling of refrigerator door (French door models only)

■■For uneven surfaces, front feet can be used to align the

2doors.

■■If left hand door is too low, then unscrew the left hand foot to lift up the cabinet until the two doors top edges are aligned.

■■If right hand door is too low, then adjust the right hand foot in the same way.

Fig.2 Refrigerator feet

Fig.3 Uneven door alignment

Fig.4 Even door alignment

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Fisher & Paykel RF170, RF135 installation instructions US 8 Installation instructions, French Door models only