Jenn-Air jbr2086hes Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION

Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment.
Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not
remove the serial plate.

Leveling

To protect property and refrigerator from damage,
observe the following:

•Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs,
or other protective material.

• Do not use power tools when performing leveling
procedure.

CAUTION

To enhance the appearance and maintain performance,
the refrigerator should be level.

Note

• Complete any required door reversal, panel
installation and/or a water supply connection,
before leveling.

Materials Needed

•

3

⁄8

” hex head driver

• Carpenter’s level

1. Remove toe grille.

• Grasp firmly and pull outward
to unclip.

2. Remove bottom hinge cover(s).

• Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt
tool in the cover notch.

Notch

Location

• Use slight pressure to pry the
cover loose.

• Continue to maintain
downward pressure to the
notched side of the cover while
swinging it off.

Location

• Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other
heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with
cabinet material.

• Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F
(13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C). Malfunction
may occur at this temperature.

• Refrigerator is designed for indoor household

application only.

Measuring the Opening

When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.
Allow

1

⁄2

” space at top and

1

⁄2

” space behind the
machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for
proper air circulation.

Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than
anticipated.

Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling
procedure under Leveling.

IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be installed into a
recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap
to verify proper clearance.

Transporting Your Refrigerator

• NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an

upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its
back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for
approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to
assure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging the
refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.

• Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator.

ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or
back–NEVER from its front.

•Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport

by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding
between the refrigerator and dolly.

• Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or

bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when
possible. Do not overtighten. Overtightening
restraints may dent or damage outside finish.

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INSTALLATION

4. Using the hex head driver, turn each of these
adjustment screws (B) to raise or lower the rear of
the refrigerator.

5. Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of
refrigerator is

1

⁄4” (6 mm) or 1⁄2” bubble higher than

back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level
from side to side.

6. Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly
against floor.

7. Turn adjustment screws (A) counterclockwise to
allow the full weight of the refrigerator to rest on
the stabilizing legs.

8. Replace hinge cover(s).

•Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.

•Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it

into place.

9. Replace the toe grille.

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, observe the following:

• Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing
doors or drawer. Connect power only after
replacing doors or drawer.

WARNING

To avoid damage to walls and flooring, protect vinyl
or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other
protective material.

CAUTION

1. Unplug power cord from power source.

2. Remove toe grille and bottom hinge

cover(s) (see page 3).

3. Remove top hinge cover from

refrigerator door by removing Phillips
screw and retain screw and cover for
later use.

4. Unscrew

5

⁄16

” hex head screws from
top hinge to remove hinge and retain
all screws for later use.

5. Lift refrigerator door from center
hinge pin.

6. Remove plastic sleeve, if present.
Remove center hinge pin with a

5

⁄16” hex

head driver. Retain hinge pin and
plastic sleeve for later use.

7. Remove Phillips screws to remove
center hinge and retain all screws for
later use.

8. Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing
bracket with

3

⁄8” hex head driver and

retain screws for later use. Lift out
bottom hinge pin (on freezer door
models).

9. See page 5 for drawer removal
instructions.

Note

•For proper reinstallation, ensure the “top” marking
on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.

• Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower
cabinet slots.

•Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.

Door and Drawer Removal

Some installations require door/drawer removal to
transport the refrigerator to its final location.

3. Using hex head driver, turn the front adjustment
screws (A) on each side to raise or lower the front
of the refrigerator.

A

B

B

A

CC