Frigidaire FFHT1831QE, FFHT1831QM, FFHT1831QP, FFHT1831QQ, FFHT1831QS Installation Instructions

Waterline hookup

Copper

Water Line

Water Valve Bracket

Valve Inlet Water Valve

Copper water line from household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator

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		NOTE
			Putty
			Knife	Awl These installation instructions
		(OR)	OR	are provided only as a possible
	Phillips Head		Pliers	customer option. We recommend
	or	Socket	Adjustable	that you use a service or kitchen
	Quadrex Head
	Screwdriver	Wrench Set	Wrench	contracting professional to install
				your refrigerator.
	1 Prepare The Installation Site
	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 plug.
				construction for your new appliance
	• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a
				is available for contractors. Call
	range, dishwasher or other heat source.
				1-877-435-3287.
	• 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 connections:			Room temperatures below 55°F
	Sides & Top: 3/8 inch			(13°C) or above 110°F (43°C)
	Rear: 1 inch			will impair cooling ability of your
				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).

When using a hand truck:

•Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.

•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.

What you will need:
• Access to a cold water	House
line with pressure of
30-100 psi.	plumbing
	line

• 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.

•A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the water supply connection at the rear of your refrigerator.

CAUTION

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

To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator:

1	Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in.	Plastic Water	Steel
		Tubing to Ice Maker	Clamp
2	Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the	Fill Tube	Brass
	copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-off valve.
			Compression
3	Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear		Nut
			Ferrule
	of your refrigerator. Discard the cap.
			(Sleeve)

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 (¼ inch).

6 Slide 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).

8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind your

refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces. 9 Open 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.

5 Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)

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.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 Remove the toe grille (Figure 1).

2 Use a flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8 inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers (Figure 2).

3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws. Lower the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they contact the floor (Figure 3).

	Figure 1
Raise
	or
	Raise
Figure 2	Figure 3

NOTE

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼ inch to ½ inch

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

WARNING

The anti-tip device must be installed

according to the instructions in your Use & Care Manual.

Failure to do so will result in injury.

Anti-tip

Bracket

Figure 4 (some models)

4 Some models are equipped with an anti-tip bracket (Figure 4). Lower it clockwise until it contacts the floor.

This document should only be removed by customer after installation.

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.

temperature

coldest
cold
off	temperature

garage coldest

* recommended

cold off

* recommended

NOTE

Allow 10 minutes for compressor to start after initial start up or power interruption.

Vegetables Fruits

hi

lo

8 Humidity Control

Door Removal (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.

Top		Door Stop	Door
Hinge		Screw	Stop
Cover	Shim		Washer
	Pin		Hinge
	Central		Pin
			Bottom
	Hinge
			Hinge
Top Hinge			Screws
			Toe
			Grille

9  Installation Checkoff List

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 ¼” (6mm) front to back

Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

Cabinet is setting 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 - recheck in 24 hours

Ice Maker is turned ON.

Final Checks

Shipping material removed

Fresh Food and Freezer controls set

Crisper Humidity controls set

Registration Card sent in

Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator?  Please contact the store from which you purchased your refrigerator.

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