Frigidaire DGHF2360PFBA, FFHB2750TD3, FFHB2750TE3, FFHB2750TP3, FFHB2750TS3 Installation Guide

® Installation Instructions* for French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator

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

WARNING				To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
				1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power					Steel
				source.			Plastic Water
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal				2. Place end of water supply line into sink or			Tubing to Ice		Clamp
				bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply			Maker Fill		Brass
injury, do not connect your refrigerator to an electrical power source
				line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply			Tube		Compression
until you have completed Step 2 of these instructions.
				at shutoff valve.					Nut
NOTE				3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and					Ferrule
									(Sleeve)
				discard cap.
									Copper
				4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass
If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please refer to “Removing Doors”				compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto					water line
in the Use & Care Guide. These installation instructions are provided only as a possible customer option.				water supply line. Push water supply line into					Water Valve
Frigidaire recommends that you use a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator.				water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch).					Bracket
				Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger					Valve Inlet
IMPORTANT	CAUTION			tighten nut onto valve. Tighten another half
				turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See					Water Valve
				Figure 1.
If you are installing your refrigerator	• Shifting the refrigerator from side to side			If you use braided, flexible stainless steel				Copper water line
without connecting it to a water	may damage flooring.			tubing - The nut is already assembled on the				from household
supply, make sure the ice maker’s	• Do not block the toe grille on the lower			tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and finger					water supply
power switch is turned Off (see the				tighten nut onto valve. Tighten another half
Use & Care Guide for more details).	front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air cir-			turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See
	culation is essential for proper operation.			Figure 2.
1 Preparing For Installation						(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
				5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water
						moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
				supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of		Figure 1
Be sure to coordinate site preparation and installation				refrigerator as shown.
				6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing
with your kitchen contractor.			NOTE
				only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as
Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation:							Plastic Water Tubing
				shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate					Steel
• Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet.				or wear against any other surface.			to Ice Maker
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.		Please call 1-800-944-9044 if you		7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and			Fill Tube		Clamp
• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range,
dishwasher or other heat source.		need assistance with this installation.		tighten any connections that leak.					Braided
• Floor should be level and able to support a fully				8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
loaded refrigerator.									Flexible
• The refrigerator’s Ice Dispenser			CAUTION	9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm					Stainless
requires water supply access.				(freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker’s On/					Steel
• Plan for easy access to counter tops				Off power switch to the “ON” position (fresh					Water Line
when removing food.			Room temperatures	food ice maker).
• For complete access to drawers and									Water Valve
			below 55°F (13°C)
freezer baskets, doors must be able to
			or above 110°F						Bracket
fully open.
			(43°C) will impair	NOTE
• Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.
			cooling ability of
• Do not run retaining straps over handles nor overtighten straps.									Valve Inlet
			your refrigerator’s
• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.			compressor.	Check with your local building authority for
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air									Water Valve
circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top: 3/8 inch / Rear: 1 inch				recommendations on water lines and associated
2 Connect Water Supply				materials prior to installing your new refrigerator.
				Depending on your local/state building codes,			6 ft (1.8 Meters) Braided flexible
				Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing
							stainless steel water line from
				valves its Smart Choice 6 ft. Stainless Steel
							household water supply.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:				Refrigerator Water Line Kit 5304490728,
			WARNING	and for homes without an existing valve,			(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and				Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice 20 ft.
PhillipsTM screwdriver				Copper Refrigerator Water Line Installation Kit			moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure			To avoid electric shock,	5304490717 (with a with self-tapping saddle		Figure 2
between 30 and 100 psi.				valve). Please refer to www.frigidaire.com for
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6 mm) OD, copper			which can cause death	more information.
or braided, flexible stainless steel tubing. To determine
			or severe personal	3
the length of tubing needed, measure the distance from
			injury, disconnect the
the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to			refrigerator from elec-		Level Refrigerator
your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet, so
the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning.			trical power before con-
• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your			necting a water supply	Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator
			line to the refrigerator.
household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.				• All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the				• The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to
ice maker inlet valve.					back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
				• Doors should align with each other and be level.
CAUTION				Most of these conditions can be met by raising or			Door		Door
				lowering the adjustable front rollers.
To Avoid Property Damage:				To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided, flexible tubing is recommended for				1 You can raise or lower each door. Use a 3/8 inch socket
the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch (6 mm)					wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side).
plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing greatly increases					To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be respon-
					To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.			Raise
sible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
				2 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals
• Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.							Anti-tip
					touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall							Leg
					is stable.
below freezing.
				3 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts				Lower
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker.
					the floor.
If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener
is maintained and working properly.

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

4 Removing & Replacing Freezer Drawer

Removing Freezer Drawer

1.Remove 4 hex head drawer screws.

2.Lift up drawer to remove.

DO NOT

Remove

Other

Screws

Remove

Hex Head

Drawer Screw

Replacing Freezer Drawer

1.Lower drawer back into place.

2.Replace 4 hex head drawer screws and tighten.

DO NOT

Loosen

or

Remove

These 3

Hex

Screws

5 Adjusting Doors (if necessary)

To make final door height adjustments:
1.	Open freezer drawer to make lower hinge visible.
2.	Insert 6 mm Allen wrench into the shaft of
	the lower hinge.
3.	Adjust the height by turning clockwise or
	counterclockwise. Turning clockwise will	Raise
	lower the door. Turning counterclockwise will
	raise the door. Default setting is to the lowest
	height when you receive your appliance.

6 Remove Internal Shipping 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.

7  Installation Check List

Doors

□Handles are secure and tight

□Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

□Fresh food doors are level

Leveling

□Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted ¼ inch (6 mm) front to back

□Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

□Cabinet is sitting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

□House power turned on

□Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

□House water supply connected to refrigerator

□No water leaks present at all connections

□Ice Maker is turned ON.

Final Checks

□Shipping material removed

□Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set

If 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: A05972302