Kenmore 20.4 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator, 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator, 15 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator, 16 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Installation Guide

Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator

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Wrench

Wrench Set

Quadrex

screwdriver

Tools Necessary:

Door Stop

Door Stop Screw

Hinge Pin

Screws

Bottom Hinge

Toe Grille

Washer

Raise

This document should only be removed by customer after installation.

3. Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the

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.

Plastic

Putty Knife

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Phillips head

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head

Prepare the Installation Site

(OR)

Socket

Adjustable

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.

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NOTE

Pliers

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

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

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 inch).

6. Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and nger-tighten the compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench. Do not overtighten.

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 your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces.

9. Open water supply shuto valve and tighten any connections that leak.

NOTE

• The Icemaker’s ll valve may operate noisily if the household water supply is shut o.

• After ensuring no water leaks exist at any connection, be sure to check for leaks again in 24 hours.

• 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

CAUTION

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

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

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 overtighten retaining straps.

• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.

• Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place.

Connect Water Supply

CAUTION

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

What you will need:

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

• Copper tubing with ¼-inch (6.4 mm) 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-o valve for the connection between your

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.

household water line and the refrigerator supply line. Do not use a self-piercing shuto valve.

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the water supply connection at the rear of your refrigerator.

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 shuto valve.

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

Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)

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).

• 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

/8 inch socket wrench

to raise or lower the front rollers (Figure 2). Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws. Lower the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they contact the oor (Figure 3).

NOTE

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch from front-to-back. Then level the refrigerator from side-to-side.

3. For models equipped with an anti-tip bracket, lower it

clockwise until it contacts the oor (Figure 4).

WARNING

To avoid hazard, the anti-tip device must be installed according to the instructions in your Use & Care Guide. Failure to do so will result in injury.

Not satised with the installation of your refrigerator?  Please contact 1-800-4MY-HOME.

CAUTION

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

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

Some Models

Figure 2

Some Models

Figure 1

Raise

Figure 3

Figure 4

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.

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Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.

Controls

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

Vegetables Fruits

Humidity

Control

Door Removal (if necessary)

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If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please see “Door Removal Instructions” in your Use & Care Guide.

Top Hinge Cover

Top

Hinge

 Installation Checkoff List

Doors

 Handles are secure and tight

 Door is completely sealed to cabinet on

all sides

 Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

 Refrigerator is level, side to side and is

tilted ¼” (6 mm) front to back

 Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Shim

Center

Hinge

Icemaker

 House water supply connected

to refrigerator

 No water leaks present at all connections

- recheck in 24 hours

 Icemaker is turned ON.

Final Checks

 Shipping material removed  Fresh Food and Freezer controls set  Crisper Humidity controls set

Electrical Power

 House power turned on  Refrigerator plugged in

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