Frigidaire 240568304 manual Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator, Note,  Note

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.

Tools Necessary:			Plastic	Awl		NOTE
			Putty
			Knife		These installation instructions
			Pliers
		(OR)			are provided only as a possible
			OR		customer option. We recommend
	or
Phillips™ head
Quadrex™ head		Socket	Adjustable		that you use a service or kitchen
screwdriver		Wrench Set	Wrench		contracting professional to install
1 Prepare The Installation Site					your refrigerator.
Include these minimum guidelines in your site				NOTE
preparation:
• Choose a place near a grounded electrical
	outlet.			Information about cabinetry
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter
				construction for your new appliance
	plug.
				is available for contractors. Call
• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a
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	range, dishwasher or other heat source.
• Floor should be level and able to support a fully
	loaded refrigerator.				CAUTION
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical				Room temperatures below 55°F
connections:
				(13°C) or above 110°F (43°C)
Sides & Top: 3/8 inch				will impair cooling ability of your
Rear: 1 inch				refrigerator’s compressor.
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 shut-off valve.

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 finger-tighten the

compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench. Do not over-tighten.

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 shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak.

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.

Plug in the power cord, and push the refrigerator			CAUTION
straight back into place.
	IMPORTANT
		• Shifting the refrigerator from side
		to side may damage flooring.
If you are installing your refrigerator without		• Do not block the toe grille on the
connecting it to a water supply, make sure the ice		lower front of your refrigerator.
maker’s power switch is turned Off (see the Use &		Sufficient air circulation is essential
Care Guide for more details).		for proper operation.

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.

Top

Door

• Do not run retaining straps over handles.

• Do not over-tighten retaining straps.

• 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 ¼-inch (6 mm) from front-to-back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

•Doors should align with each other and be level.

Toe Grille

Hinge	Shim	Pin
Cover		Center
Top		Hinge
Hinge

9

Door Stop	Stop
Screw
	Washer
	Hinge
	Pin
	Bottom
	Hinge
	Screws
	Toe Grille

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 30-100 psi.

• Copper tubing with

¼-inch (6.4mm) OD. Length for this tubing is

the distance from the rear of the refrigerator to your household water supply line plus 7 feet (2.1 meters).

• A shut-off valve for the connection between

your household water line and the refrigerator

supply line. Do not use a self-piercing shut-off

valve.

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 flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8 inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers. Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws.

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 front-to-back. Then level the refrigerator from side-to- side.

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

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

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the

water supply connection at the rear of your

refrigerator.

supply installation, including 25 feet of copper tubing and full instructions.

Raise

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)

Electrical Power

House power turned on

Refrigerator plugged in

 Registration Card sent in

Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator?  Please contact the store you purchased it from. P/N: 240568304