Frigidaire DGHF2360PF0, FGHB2844LFG, FGHB2866PE0, FGHB2866PE1, FGHB2866PE2 Installation Guide

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FRIGID®IRE®

Installation Instructions* for French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator

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

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

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.

If you needto remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please refer.to . "Kemoving uoors" inthe use & Care bulae. These installation instructions are proviaea only as

a pgssible customer option. Frigidaire recommends that you use a service or kitchen contracting

professional to install your refrigerator.

If you are installingyour refrigerator without connecting itto a water • Shifting the refrigerator from side to side

supply, make sure the ice maker's may damage flooring.

power switcn isturned Off (see the • Do not block the toe grille on the lower use & Care Guide Tormore detai s), front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air cir-

culation is essential for proper operation.

Pre arin For Installation

Be sure to coordinate site preparation and installation with your kitchen contractor.

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, Please call 1-800-944-9044 if you

aisnwasner or ott_er neat source. ...........................................................................................

* Floor should be level and able to

support a fully loaded refrigerator.

* The refrigerator's Ice Dispenser

requires water supply access.

* Plan for easy access to counter tops

when removing food.

* For complete access to drawers and

_reezer DasKets, aoors must be able to fully open.

* Load refrigerator from side of cabinet

only.

, Do not run retaining straps over handles nor overtighten straps, compressor, , Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.

Allow the followiqg clearances for ease of installation, proper air

circulation, ana plumbing ana electrical connections: Sides & Top: 3/s inch / Rear: 1 inch

need assistance with this installation.

Room temperatures below 55°F (13°C)

or above 110°F (43°C) will impair

cooling ability of your refrigerator's

Connect Water Su I

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, fiat-blade screwdriver, and

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure

• A water supply line made of 1/4inch (6 mm) OD, copper

• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)for cpnnecting a

To Avoid Property Damage:

• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the wa-

• Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape.

• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall

• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker.

Phillips screwdriver between 30 and 100 psi. or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing

neeoeo, 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 Demoveo out for cleaning.

nousenold water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

ter supply line..Water supply tubing ma_le of 1/4 inch (6 mm) plastic is not recommenoed to De used. Plastic tuoing greatly increases the po-

tential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.

below freezing. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is

maintained and working properly.

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death

or severe personal iniun/, disconnect the

refrklerator from elec- trica| power before con-

nectincj a water supply line to-the refrigerator.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Tce Maker Tnlet Valve:

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water sujoply and

flush supply line until water B clear. Turn ' _stee]

OFF water supply at shutoff valve. Tub,_gto

3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water

supply line into water valve inlet as

far as it will go (1/4 inch). Slide ferrule

(sleeve) into valve inlet and finger

tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench;

DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1. If you use stainless steel tubing - The

nut and ferrule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide compression nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrencE; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 2.

5. With steel clamp and screw, secure nough tubing in loop to allow water supply line (copper tubing only) to moving refrigerator butfor cleaning.)

rear panel of refrigerator as shown. Figure 1

Plastic Water Clamp

Compression

_ Ferrule

_ valve inlet

_ Wate r Valve

Copper water line

from household water SUpply

6. Coil excess water supply line (copper

tubing only), about 2V2 turns, behind

refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

t Plastic Water

Tubing

7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.

8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal

Water Valve

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.

from household water supply

Figure2

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Stainless Steel water line

Level Refri erator

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator

* All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the

floor. The sides should tilt 1/4inch (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 lowering the adjustable front rollers,

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

pier side).

raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.

To lower: turn adjustment screw

counterclockwise.

Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals

touching the cabinet on all four sides and that

cabinet Jsstable.

After unit is leveled lower until it

(Sleeve)

Brass

, Installin & Levelin Freezer Drawer if necessar

A. Installing freezer drawer: Refer to "Installing Freezer Drawer" in the Use & Care

Guide. L _

B. Leveling freezer drawer: , ..................

Remove HeX Remove HeX

screw Screw

Check gasket seal around top,

Nut

bottom, and sides of freezer drawer.

If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen 4

drawer screws (2 on each side) to allow drawer to rotate.

Close drawer and recheck the

Remove HeX Remove Hex Head Dr_er Heed D_wer

seal on the gasket (A). Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in

the center(B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.

Tighten 4 drawer screws.

Recheck gasket seal.

Install the toe grille by fitting into place.

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Installin & Ad'ustin Doors if necessa

A. Installing doors: Refer to "Installing

Doors" in the Use & Care Guide.

B. Doors final adjustment using the

adjustable lower hinge (select models, if necessary):

Open doors to 90 degrees.

Uft the door while adjusting the washer.

To raise the door: rotate washer clockwise.

To lower the door: rotate

Opening Door

washer counterclockwise.

Remove Internal Shi in 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

[] Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted

1/4inch (6 mm) front to back [] Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator [] Cabinet is sitting solid on all corners

[] House power turned on [] Refrigerator plugged in

[] House water supply connected to

refrigerator

[] No water leaks present at all connections [] Ice Maker is turned ON.

[] Shipping material removed [] Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set

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Raising/Lowering Door

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.