Kenmore 25360002410, 25360002411, 25360022410, 25360022411, 25360082410 Installation Guide

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

/_ WARNING

Toavoid 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.

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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 guidelinesin yoursite 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: 3//s inch Rear: 1 inch

NOTE

Information about cabinetry

construction for your new appliance

isavailable 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.

Transport Unpackagecl 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 islarger than an entrance, consider two options:

• Remove the entrance door if one exists.

• Remove the refrigerator doors (see how in yourUse & 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 isin place.

_ CAUTION

Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage flooring.

3 Connect Water Supply

What you will need: r,/_,,_ _

• Access to a cold water line

with pressure of

30-100 psi. |Waterline hookup|

• Copper tubing with 1/4-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-off valve for the connection between your

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

/_ CAUTION

To avoid property damage:

• Use copper tubing for the water supply line (plastic tubing ismore likely to leak).

• Ensure water supply complies with

local plumbing codes.

3. Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear of your refrigerator. Discard the cap.

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4. Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve)

onto copper tube.

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5. Pushthe copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will go (1/4inch).

6. Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten the compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with

(Sleeve)

waterline

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 21/2 turns) behind your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces.

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

NOTE

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(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

• The Icemaker's fill valve may operate noisilyif the household water supply isshut off.

• After ensuringno water leaks existat any connection, be sureto check for leaks again in24 hours.

4 Place in Permanent Position

If possible, use a hand truck to position the refrigerator directly in front of its cabinet enclosure.

Becareful not to move the refrigerator beyond itswater 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

Icemaker's power switch isturned Off (see the Use &

Care Guide for more details).

Level Refri_lerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: Some Models

• 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 t/4-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:

/_ 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.

Some Models

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1. Remove the toe grille (Figure 1).

2. Use a fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/s 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 floor (Figure 3).

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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 floor (Figure 4).

Figure 4

L_ WARNING

Toavoid hazard, the anti-tip device must be installed according to the instructionsinyour Use& Care Guide. Failure to do sowill result in injury.

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6 Remove Internal Shippinll 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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Controls

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

Humidity

Control

8 Door Removal litnecessary/ ........._............_-..........

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

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9 []Installation Checkoff List

Doors Icemaker

[] 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 %" (6 mm) front to back

[] Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

[] Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

[] House power turned on [] Refrigerator plugged in

[] 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

Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator? Please contact 1-800-4MY-HOME. P/N,A01265601