® Installation Instructions* for French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator
*Please refer to your Use & Care Guide for more details.
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 2 of these instructions.
NOTE
Ifyouneedtoremovethedoorstogetyourrefrigeratorintothehouse,pleasereferto“RemovingDoors” in the Use & Care Guide. These installation instructions are provided only as a possible customer option. Frigidaire recommends that you use a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator.
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If you are installing your refrigerator |
• Shifting the refrigerator from side to side |
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supply, make sure the ice maker’s |
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power switch is turned Off (see the |
• Do not block the toe grille on the lower |
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Use & Care Guide for more details). |
front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air cir - |
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culation is essential for proper operation. |
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1 Preparing For Installation |
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Be sure to coordinate site preparation and installation |
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with your kitchen contractor. |
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Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation: |
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• Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet. |
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• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. |
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• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range, |
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dishwasher or other heat source. |
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• Floor should be level and able to support a fully |
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loaded refrigerator. |
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• The refrigerator’s Ice Dispenser |
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requires water supply access. |
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• Plan for easy access to counter tops |
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when removing food. |
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Room temperatures |
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below 55°F (13°C) |
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freezer baskets, doors must be able to |
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or above 110°F |
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(43°C) will impair |
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• Load refrigerator from side of cabinet |
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cooling ability of |
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your refrigerator’s |
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• Do not run retaining straps over handles nor overtighten straps. |
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compressor. |
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• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator. |
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Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air
circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top: 3/8 inch / Rear: 1 inch
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Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and
PhillipsTM screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6 mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet, so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning.
• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the wa - ter supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch (6 mm) plastic
is not recommended to be used. Plastic 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.
• Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
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Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. |
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Place end of water supply line into sink or |
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bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush |
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Steel |
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supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF |
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Plastic Water |
Clamp |
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water supply at shutoff valve. |
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Tubing to |
Brass |
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Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet |
Filter |
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and discard cap. |
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Compression |
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Nut |
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If you use copper tubing - Slide brass |
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Ferrule |
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compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto |
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(Sleeve) |
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water supply line. Push water supply line into |
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water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch). |
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Copper |
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Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and |
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water line |
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finger tighten compression nut onto valve. |
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Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO |
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Water Valve |
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NOT overtighten. See Figure 1. |
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Bracket |
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If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut |
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Valve Inlet |
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and ferrule are already assembled on the |
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tubing. Slide compression nut onto valve |
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Wate r Valve |
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inlet and finger tighten compression nut |
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onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a |
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wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 2. |
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Copper water line |
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With steel clamp and screw, secure water |
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from household water supply |
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supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel |
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of refrigerator as shown. |
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tubing in loop to allow |
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Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing |
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.) |
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only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator |
Figure 1 |
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as shown and arrange coils so they do not |
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vibrate or wear against any other surface. |
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Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and |
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tighten any connections that leak. |
Plastic Water |
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Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power |
Tubing |
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source. |
to Filter |
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To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm |
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(freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker’s On/ |
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Off power switch to the “ON” position (fresh |
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food ice maker). |
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NOTE
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.
3 Level Refrigerator
Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator
•All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.
•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.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or |
Door |
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lowering the adjustable front rollers. |
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To level the cabinet using the front rollers: |
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1 You can raise or lower each door. Use a 3/8 inch socket |
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wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side). |
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To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise. |
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Raise |
To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise. |
Anti-tip |
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2 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals |
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Leg |
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touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet |
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is stable. |
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Lower |
3 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts |
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the floor. |
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DO NOT REMOVE this label until the refrigerator has been leveled. Please follow all instructions for leveling your refrigerator.
4 Installing & Leveling Freezer Drawer (if necessary)
1. Installing freezer drawer: Refer to “Installing Freezer Drawer” in the Use & Care Guide. |
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2. Leveling freezer drawer: |
Remove Hex |
Remove Hex |
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Head Drawer |
Head Drawer |
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Check gasket seal around top, bottom, |
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Other Screws |
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Do Not Remove |
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and sides of freezer drawer. |
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If gasket is not sealed, open drawer |
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and slightly loosen 4 drawer screws |
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(2 on each side) to allow drawer to |
Remove Hex |
Remove Hex |
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rotate. |
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Screw |
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Head Drawer |
Head Drawer |
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Close drawer and recheck the seal |
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on the gasket (A). Open the drawer |
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grabbing by the sides in the center |
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(B). Be careful not to rotate the |
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Grab Drawer |
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drawer. |
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At Center |
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Tighten 4 drawer screws. |
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From Both Sides |
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Recheck gasket seal. |
Push Against |
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Freezer Drawer |
Pull Drawer Out |
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F. Install the toe grille by fitting into place.
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5 Installing & Adjusting Doors (if necessary)
1. Installing doors: Refer to “Installing |
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Doors” in the Use & Care Guide. |
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2. Doors final adjustment using the |
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adjustable lower hinge (select |
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models, if necessary): |
Open |
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A. Open doors to 90 degrees. |
Door |
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90 |
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B. Lift the door while adjusting |
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the washer. |
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To raise the door: rotate |
Bottom of Door |
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washer clockwise. |
Opening Door |
Raising/Lowering Door |
To lower the door: rotate |
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washer counterclockwise. |
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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: 242062402
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