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.
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contracting professional to install |
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your refrigerator. |
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1 Prepare The Installation Site |
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Include these minimum guidelines in your site |
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preparation: |
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• Choose a place near a grounded electrical |
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outlet. |
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Information about cabinetry |
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• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. |
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construction for your new appliance |
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• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a |
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is available for contractors. Call |
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range, dishwasher or other heat source. |
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1-877-435-3287. |
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• Floor should be level and able to support a fully |
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loaded refrigerator. |
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Allow the following clearances for ease of |
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installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and |
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electrical connections: |
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Room temperatures below 55°F |
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Sides & Top: 3/8 inch |
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(13°C) or above 110°F (43°C) |
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Rear: 1 inch |
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refrigerator’s compressor. |
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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).
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.
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• Access to a cold water |
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30-100 psi. |
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• 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: |
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Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in. |
Tubing to Ice Maker |
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Fill Tube |
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2 Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the |
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copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-off valve. |
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Nut |
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Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear |
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Ferrule |
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of your refrigerator. Discard the cap. |
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Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve) onto |
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Water Line |
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copper tube. |
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Water Valve |
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Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼”). |
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Valve Inlet |
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Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten the |
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Water Valve |
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compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a |
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wrench. Do not over-tighten. |
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Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel with a |
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steel clamp and screw (see illustration). |
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Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind |
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out for cleaning.) |
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your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid |
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vibration or wear against other surfaces. |
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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 |
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straight back into place. |
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• Shifting the refrigerator from side |
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to side may damage flooring. |
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If you are installing your refrigerator without |
• Do not block the toe grille on the |
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connecting it to a water supply, make sure the ice |
lower front of your refrigerator. |
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maker’s power switch is turned Off (see the Use & |
Sufficient air circulation is essential |
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Care Guide for more details). |
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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). Do not raise the cabinet more than 9/16”.
3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws. Lower the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they contact the floor (Figure 3). Do not raise the cabinet more than 9/16”.
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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.
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1 Shelf Spacer |
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Handle Kit |
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and Tape |
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Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.
7 Controls
When changing controls, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments.
NOTE
Allow 15 minutes for compressor to start after initial start up or power interruption.
Vegetables |
Fruits |
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Humidity Control |
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8 Door Removal (if necessary) |
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If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please see “Door Removal Instructions” in your Use & Care Manual.
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Door Stop |
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Screw |
Stop |
Cover |
Shim |
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Washer |
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Hinge |
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Central |
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Bottom |
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Hinge |
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Hinge |
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Top Hinge |
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9 Installation Checkoff List
Doors
ȽȽ Handles are secure and tight
ȽȽ Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides ȽȽ Freezer door is level across the top
Leveling
ȽȽ Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted ¼” (6mm) front to back
ȽȽ Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator ȽȽ Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
ȽȽ Anti tip bracket set
Electrical Power
ȽȽ House power turned on ȽȽ Refrigerator plugged in
Ice Maker
ȽȽ House water supply connected to refrigerator
ȽȽ No water leaks present at all connections - recheck in 24 hours
ȽȽ Ice Maker is turned ON.
Final Checks
ȽȽ Shipping material removed
ȽȽ Fresh Food and Freezer controls set ȽȽ Crisper Humidity controls set
ȽȽ Registration Card sent in
Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator? Please contact the store from which you purchased your refrigerator. |
P/N: A11302801 |
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