Kenmore 25360022612, 25360082415, 25360083415, 25360085612, 25360089415 Installation Guide

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Kenmore 25360022612, 25360082415, 25360083415, 25360085612, 25360089415 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator

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.

Tools Necessary:		Plastic			NOTE
		Putty
		Knife	Awl
	(OR)	OR	Awl	These installation instructions
	(OR)	OR		are provided only as a possible
Phillips Head		Pliers		customer option. We recommend
or	Socket	Adjustable		that you use a service or kitchen
Quadrex Head	Socket	Adjustable		that you use a service or kitchen
Screwdriver	Wrench Set	Wrench		contracting professional to install
				contracting professional to install
1 Prepare The Installation Site				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: ⅜ inch

Rear: 1 inch

NOTE

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

CAUTION

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

2 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:	CAUTION
	• Do not run retaining straps over handles.	CAUTION
	• Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.
	• Do not over-tighten retaining straps.
	• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.	Shifting the refrigerator from side to side
	• Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place.	Shifting the refrigerator from side to side
	• Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place.	may damage flooring.
		may damage flooring.

3 Connect Water Supply

What you will need:

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

•Copper tubing with ¼-inch (6.4mm) 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.

House plumbing line

Waterline hookup

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.

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 shut-off valve.

3.Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the 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 finger-tighten the compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench. Do not over-tighten.

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.

Plastic Water	Steel
Tubing to Ice	Clamp
Maker Fill	Brass
Tube	Compression
	Nut
	Ferrule
	(Sleeve)
	Copper
	water line
	Water Valve
	Bracket
	Valve Inlet
	Water Valve
	Copper water line
	from household
	water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

9.Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak.

NOTE

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

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

4 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	CAUTION
	into place.	CAUTION
	into place.
	IMPORTANT	• Shifting the refrigerator from side to
		side may damage flooring.
	If you are installing your refrigerator without connecting it	• Do not block the toe grille on the lower
	to a water supply, make sure the ice maker’s power switch	front of your refrigerator. Sufficient
	is turned Off (see the Use & Care Guide for more details).	air circulation is essential for proper
		operation.
	5 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 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.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:	Figure 1
	Figure 1

1.Remove the toe grille (Figure 1).

2.Use a flat-blade screwdriver or ⅜ inch socket wrench

to raise or lower the front rollers (Figure 2).
3. Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws. Lower	Raise		9/16"
the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they	Raise	or	9/16"
the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they		or	(14 mm)
contact the floor (Figure 3).			Max
contact the floor (Figure 3).
NOTE	9/16"
	(14 mm)		Figure 3
	Max		Figure 3
	Max		Raise

Figure 2

See Use and Care Manual for door reversal.

NOTE	WARNING
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough	The anti-tip device
so the doors close freely when opened	must be installed
halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼	according to the
halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼	instructions in your	Anti-tip
inch to ½ inch from front-to-back. Then	instructions in your	Anti-tip
inch to ½ inch from front-to-back. Then	Use & Care Manual.	Bracket
level the refrigerator from side-to-side.	Use & Care Manual.	Bracket
level the refrigerator from side-to-side.	Failure to do so will result in injury.	Figure 4 (some models)

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

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

This document should only be removed by customer after installation.

6 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.

2 pieces of tape

1 piece of tape

3 pieces of tape 2 pieces of tape