Crosley CFD27SDPS0, CFD28SDQS0, CFD28SDS6 Installation Guide

CROSLEY

Installation Instructions* for French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator

*Please refer to your Use & Care Guide for more details.

DO NOT REMOVE this label until the refrigerator has been leveled. Please follow all instructions for leveling your refrigerator.

If you needto remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, pleasereferto "Removing Doors"

inthe Use& CareGuide.These inst_llationinstructions are provided only asa possiblecustomeroption.

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If you are installing your refrigerator without connecting itto a water supply, make sure the ice maker's

power switcn is turned Off (see the • Do not block the toe grille on the lower

use & Care Guide Tormore details), front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air cir-

• Shifting the refrigerator from side to side

may damage flooring.

culation is essential for proper operation.

Pre arin For Installation

* Floqr should be level and able tosupport a

loaded refrigerator. I

. The refrigerator'sIceDispenser I

requires water supply access. I

, Plan for easy.access to counter tops I

wnen removing rood.

, For complete access to drawers and I

freezer baskets, doors must be able to I fully open. [

, Load refrigerator from side of cabinet

only. cooling ability of

• Do not run retaining straps overhandlesnor overtighten straps, your refrigerator's

• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator, corn pressor.

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air

circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top: 3/8inch / Rear: 1 inch

fully ..................................................................

Room temperatures below 55°F (13°C)

or above 110°F (43°C) will impair

Connect Water Su I

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure

• A water supply line made of ,1/4inch (6 ram) OD.cojoper To avoid electric shock,

• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply, line to your line to the refrigerator,

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the

To Avoid Property Damage:

• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the wa-

• Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.

• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall

• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker.

Phillips screwdriver between 30 and 100 psi.

or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length or tub!ng needed_ measurethe distance from the ice or severe personal

maker inlet vane at the OaCKof the refrigerator to your injury, disconnect the co!d water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet, so the refriqerator from elec-

refrigerator can De moved outfor cleaning, necting a water supply household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type

shutoff valve. ice maker inlet valve.

ter" s'upply line. Water supply tubincj made of 1/4 inch (6 ram) plastic

is notrecommended to beused. Pla-stic tubing greatlY/ increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be respon- sible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.

below freezing. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener

is maintained and working properly.

which can cause death

trica| power before con-

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Haker Tnlet 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 (1/4inch). 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 21/2turns, behind refrigerator Figure 1 as shown and arrange coils 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.

9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker's On/ Off power switch to the "ON" position (fresh food ice maker).

Plastic Water Tubing

_--Stainless

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Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated

materials prior to installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing

valves its Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water

Line) and for homes without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice water® line kit 5305510264 (with a 20 ft. Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve). Please refer to www.frigidaire.com for more information.

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from household water supply

_&Adjust Doors ifnecessar

• All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the

floor.

back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly). A_.

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator __F---- _I

• The sides should tilt 1/4inch (6 ram) from front to

• Doors should align with each other and be level.

Host of these conditions can be met by raising or I, lowering the adjustable front rollers.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 You can raise or lower each door. Use a 8/8 inch socket

wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side).

To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise. To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.

2 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals

touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet

is stable.

3 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts

the floor.

_=-Vaive inlet

_ater Valve

_inless Steel water line

water%1

Bracket

Doors final adjustment using the adjustable lower hinge (select modelsr if necessary);

1 Open doors to 90 degrees. 2 Remove screw.

3 Lift the door while adjusting the washer.

To raise the door: rotate washer clockwise. To lower the door: rotate washer counterclodevise.

4 Replace the screw, ensuring it is between the spokes of the hinge washer. Screw will not

be tight, just insert until it is flush with the hinge.

_Loosen or Remove

fa eradjustngdoorshgherthe

door makes a popping/clicking sound,

longer one provided.

remove screw and replace with the

Bottom of Door

Remove Screw

Raising/Lowering Door

Levelin Freezer Drawer if necessar

Remove HeX

H_ Prawol

S_w

DO NOT remove center screw from freezer drawer. This is a factory adjustment.

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1. Check gasket seal around top, bottom, !i_':i:_!i !

and sides of freezer drawer.

If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen 4 drawer screws (2 on

each side) to allow drawer to rotate.

3. Closedrawer and recheck the seal on the gasket (A). Open the drawer

grabbing by the sides inthe center (B). Becareful not to rotate the drawer.

4. Tighten 4 drawer screws.

5. Recheck gasket seal.

6. Install the toe grille by fitting into place.

Push Against

Freezer Drawer

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Remove Internal Shi in Materials

Frigidaire 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 Frigidaire 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.

• Please register your product. You can register online at www.frigidaire.com or you can

simply send in the Registration Card.

[] Installation Check List

Doors

[] Handles are secure and tight [] Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

[] Fresh food doors are level

[] Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted

1/4inch (6 ram) front to back [] Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator [] Cabinet is sitting solid on all corners

[] House power turned on [] Refrigerator plugged in

[] House water supply connected to

refrigerator

[] No water leaks present at all connections [] Ice Maker is turned ON.

[] Shipping material removed [] Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set

Tf you are not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator, please contact the store where you purchased it or call 1-800-944-9044 for assistance, P/N:242227300