Frigidaire CRT151HQW0, CRT182IQB0, CRT182IQW0, CRT206QB2, CRT206QS1 Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator This document should only be removed by customer after installation.

To connect the water supply to the rear of your

To avoid electric shock, which can causedeath or severe personal injury, do not connect your

refrigerator to an electrical power source until you have completed Step 3 of these instructions.

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.

1 Prepare The Installation Site

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: % inch Rear: 1 inch

Information about cabinetry construction for your new appliance is available for contractors. Call

1-877-435-3287.

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

refrigerator's compressor.

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 handlesto move the refrigerator.

• Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place. Shifting the refrigerator from side to

side may damage flooring.

Connect Water Supply

What you will need;

• Access to a cold water line with pressure of

30-100 psi.

• Copper tubing with 1/4-inch (6.4ram) 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.

To avoid

property damage:

Usecopper tubing for the water supply line (plastictubing ismore likely to leak).

• Ensure water supply complies with local

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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.

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1 Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in. _,_s,

2 Flushthe supply lineuntil water is dear by placingthe end ofthe ,or

copperbabe in a sink or bucket and opening fl_eshut-offvalve. Fe,ro._

3 Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the , _ __

rear of your refrigerator. Discard the cap. __--_-_ __q{l _;,_,__

onto copper tube. B,_oke_

5 Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will w_o_lot

go (1/4 inch). WaterValve

6 Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten the

compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn Oopperwaterline

4 Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve) _w,to, va_o

with a wrench. Do not over-tighten, from household water supp!y

7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator's rear panel

with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration), movingrefrigeratoroutforcl_arling.)

8 Coil the excess copper tubing (about 21/2turns) 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.

. The ice maker's fill valve may operate noisily if the household water supply is shut off.

After ensuring no water leaksexist at any connection, be sure to check for leaks again in24 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.

If you are installing your refrigerator without 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.

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 1A-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/ginch 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).

Raise the front of the refngerator The anti-tip device enough so the doors close freely when must be installed

opened halfway. The refrigerator according to the

should slope 1/4inchto 1/2inch ,Use & Care Manual. from front-to-back. Then level the Failure to do so will result in

refr!gerator from side-to-side: .........................................!njury. .....................................................................................................................................Figure4 (somemodels)

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

contacts the floor.

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Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage flooring.

Do not block the toe grille on the

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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.

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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.

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[] Installation Checkoff List

Doors Ice Maker

[] Handles are secure and tight [] Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

[] Freezer door is level across the top

[] Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted

1/_- (6mm) front to back

[] Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator [] Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

[] House power turned on [] Refrigerator plugged in

[] Housewater 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

Humidity Control

Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator?

l:> Please contact the store from which you purchased your refrigerator. P/N:A01278401