Frigidaire FFTR2021TW, FFTR1814TS, FFHT1621TS Installation Manual

Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator

garage

temperature

coldest

cold off

* recommended

garage

temperature

coldest

cold off

* recommended

2 Pieces of Tape

1 Shelf Spacer

1 Piece of Tape

2 Pieces of Foam

and Tape

Handle Kit

(1 Piece of Tape)

2 Pieces of Tape

1 Pieces of Tape

4 Pieces of Tape

2 Pieces of Tape

2 Pieces of Foam

1 Piece of Tape

2 Pieces of Tape

1 Piece of Tape

2 Pieces of Tape

1 Shelf Spacer

1 Piece of Tape

2 Pieces of Foam

and Tape

Handle Kit

(1 Piece of Tape)

2 Pieces of Tape

1 Pieces of Tape

4 Pieces of Tape

2 Pieces of Tape

2 Pieces of Foam

1 Piece of Tape

2 Pieces of Tape

Tools Necessary:

Quadrex Head

Plastic

Awl

Bottom

Door Stop

Door

This document should only be removed by customer after installation.

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

NOTE

Putty Knife

(OR)

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

Prepare The Installation Site

Socket

Wrench Set

Adjustable

Wrench

Pliers

Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation:

• Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet.

• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range, dishwasher or other heat source.

• Floor should be level and able to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top: 3/8 inch

Rear: 1 inch

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.

Connect Water Supply

What you will need:

• Access to a cold water line with pressure of 30-100 psi.

House

plumbing

line

• Copper tubing with ¼-inch (6.4mm)

Waterline hookup

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.

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These installation instructions are provided only as a possible customer option. We recommend that you use a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator.

NOTE

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Information about cabinetry construction for your new appliance is available for contractors. Call 1-877-435-3287.

CAUTION

Room temperatures below 55°F (13°C) or above 110°F (43°C) will impair cooling ability of your refrigerator’s compressor.

CAUTION

Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage ooring.

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

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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. 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 (¼”). 6 Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and nger-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

Plastic Water

Tubing to Ice Maker

Fill Tube

Water Valve

Copper water line from

household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop

to allow moving refrigerator

out for cleaning.)

Steel

Clamp

Brass

Compression

Nut

Ferrule

(Sleeve)

Copper

Water Line

Bracket

Valve Inlet

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

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• The ice maker’s ll 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.

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

straight back into place.

IMPORTANT

If you are installing your refrigerator without connecting it to a water supply, make sure the ice maker’s power switch is turned Off (see the Use & Care Guide for more details).

Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)

CAUTION

• Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage ooring.

• Do not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator. Sufcient air circulation is essential for proper operation.

Guidelines for nal positioning of your

refrigerator:

• All four corners of the cabinet must rest rmly on the oor.

• The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.

• The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from front-toback (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

Figure 1

• 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 at-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

9/16"

Max

Figure 2

Raise

9/16"

Max

Raise

Figure 3

clockwise until they contact the oor (Figure 3). Do not raise the cabinet more than 9/16”.

NOTE

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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 oor.

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.

Controls

When changing controls, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments.

NOTE

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Allow 15 minutes for compressor to start after initial start up or power interruption.

Vegetables Fruits

Door Removal (if necessary)

Humidity Control

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 Hinge Cover

Top Hinge

 Installation Checkoff List

Doors

Ƚ Handles are secure and tight Ƚ Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides Ƚ Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

Ƚ Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted

¼” (6mm) front to back

Ƚ Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator Ƚ Cabinet is setting solid on all corners Ƚ Anti tip bracket set

Electrical Power

Shim

Central Hinge

Ice Maker

Ƚ House water supply connected to

refrigerator

Ƚ No water leaks present at all connections -

recheck in 24 hours

Ƚ Ice Maker is turned ON.

Final Checks

Ƚ Shipping material removed Ƚ Fresh Food and Freezer controls set Ƚ Crisper Humidity controls set Ƚ Registration Card sent in

Screw

Screws

Stop

Washer

Hinge Pin

Hinge

Toe Grille

Ƚ House power turned on Ƚ Refrigerator plugged in

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