Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator
This document should only be removed by customer after installation.
WARNING
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.
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1 Prepare The Installation Site | your refrigerator. | ||||||
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• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter | |||||||
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• Floor should be level and able to support a fully |
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Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, |
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proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical | Room temperatures below 55°F | ||||||
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Sides & Top: 3/8 inch |
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2 | 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).
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
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 (1/4 inch).
6Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and
compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench. Do not
7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration).
8Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces.
9Open water supply
NOTE
•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.
4 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.
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connecting it to a water supply, make sure the ice |
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6 Remove Internal Shipping Materials
We use 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.
Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.
7 Controls
When changing controls, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments.
Humidity
Control
8 Door Removal (if necessary)
When using a hand truck:
5 Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)
If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please see “Door Removal Instructions” in your Use & Care Manual.
• Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.
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• Do not run retaining straps over handles.
• Do not
• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.
• Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place.
3 Connect Water Supply
CAUTION
Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage flooring.
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
•Doors should align with each other and be level.
Toe Grille
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What you will need:
CAUTION
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
Installation Checkoff List
• Access to a cold water
line with pressure of
• Copper tubing with
the distance from the rear of the refrigerator to your household water supply line plus 7 feet (2.1 meters).
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your household water line and the refrigerator |
supply line. Do not use a |
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To avoid property damage:
•Use copper tubing for the water supply line (plastic tubing is more likely to leak).
•Ensure water supply complies with local plumbing codes.
NOTE
Kit #53039117950, available from your dealer, provides all materials for a water
1Remove the toe grille.
2Use a
NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch from
Adjustable Front Roller
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Doors
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Freezer door is level across the top
Leveling
Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted 1/4” (6mm) front to back
Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Ice Maker
House water supply connected to refrigerator
No water leaks present at all connections - recheck in 24 hours
Ice Maker is turned ON.
Final Checks
Shipping material removed | |
| Fresh Food and Freezer controls set |
| Crisper Humidity controls set |
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water supply connection at the rear of your |
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supply installation, including 25 feet of copper tubing and full instructions.
Raise
Stationary Front Roller
with Leveling Screw
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Electrical Power
House power turned on
Refrigerator plugged in
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Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator? Please contact the store you purchased it from. | P/N: 240568304 |
