Kenmore 25360082416, 25360082417, 25360083416, 25360083417, 25360085613 Installation Guide

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Kenmore 25360082416, 25360082417, 25360083416, 25360083417, 25360085613 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
(OR)	OR	Putty	Awl	NOTE
(OR)	OR	Knife	Awl	NOTE
		Knife
Phillips Head		Pliers		These installation instructions
Phillips Head		Pliers		are provided only as a possible
or	Socket	Adjustable		are provided only as a possible
Quadrex Head	Socket	Adjustable		customer option. We recommend
Screwdriver	Wrench Set	Wrench		customer option. We recommend
				that you use a service or kitchen
1 Prepare The Installation Site				contracting professional to install
				your refrigerator.

Include these minimum guidelines in your site preparation:
• Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet.					NOTE
• Choose a place near a grounded electrical outlet.
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range,			Information about cabinetry construction
dishwasher or other heat source.			Information about cabinetry construction
dishwasher or other heat source.			for your new appliance is available for
• Floor should be level and able to support a fully			for your new appliance is available for
• Floor should be level and able to support a fully			contractors. Call 1-877-435-3287.
loaded refrigerator.			contractors. Call 1-877-435-3287.
loaded refrigerator.
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical					CAUTION
connections:					CAUTION
Sides & Top: ⅜ inch			Room temperatures below 55°F (13°C) or
			Room temperatures below 55°F (13°C) or
Rear: 1 inch			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:

•Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.

•Do not run retaining straps over handles.

•Do not over-tighten retaining straps.

•Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.

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

3 Connect Water Supply

CAUTION

Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage flooring.

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.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker

Inlet Valve

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.

1.Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2.Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

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

4.If you use copper tubing - Slide brass braided, flexible nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve)

into valve inlet and finger tighten nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1.

If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 2.

5.With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

6.Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

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

8.Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

	NOTE	to Ice Maker	Steel
		Water Tubing	Clamp
		Fill Tube	Brass
			Compression
• The ice maker’s fill valve may			Nut
• The ice maker’s fill valve may			Ferrule
operate noisily if the household			Ferrule
operate noisily if the household			(Sleeve)
water supply is shut off.			Copper
• After ensuring no water leaks			water line
• After ensuring no water leaks			Water Valve
exist at any connection, be sure to			Water Valve
exist at any connection, be sure to			Bracket
check for leaks again in 24 hours.			Valve Inlet
			Water Valve
		Copper water line
		from household water supply
		(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
		moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Figure 1

4 Place In Permanent Position

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

Figure 2

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

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

CAUTION

•Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage flooring.

•Do not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient 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

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼ inch to ½ inch from front-to-back. Then level the refrigerator from side-to-side.

WARNING

The anti-tip device must be installed

according to the instructions in your Use & Care Manual.

Failure to do so will result in injury.

Anti-tip

Bracket

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