INSTALLATION

Before Installing

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.

1. Unpacking the Refrigerator
2. Choosing the Proper Location
3. Disassembling/Assembling
4. Connecting the Water Line
5. Leveling and Door Alignment

WARNING

• Connect to potable water supply only.

Unpacking the Refrigerator

• ****WARNING
  Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back injury or other injury.

• The refrigerator is heavy. Protect the floor when moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could
  occur.

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

NOTE

• Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning labels, the model and serial number label, or the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the refrigerator.
• To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.
• Reinstall or adjust shelves as needed. Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position. Reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

Choosing the Proper Location

Water

The refrigerator must be located where a water supply can be connected for the automatic icemaker.
NOTE

• The water pressure must be 20 – 120 psi or 138 – 827 kPa or 1.4 – 8.4 kgf/cm2 . If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 20 psi or 138 kPa or 1.4 kgf/cm2 ), you can install a booster pump to compensate for the
  low pressure.

Electricity

Use an individual, grounded outlet:115 Volts, 60
Hz, AC, 15 amps minimum.

WARNING

• Do not overload house wiring and cause a fire hazard by plugging in multiple appliances in the same outlet with the refrigerator.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area.

Flooring

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be installed and leveled on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for the unevenness of the floor.

NOTE

• Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces, a platform or weakly supported structure is not recommended.

Ambient Temperature

Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55 °F (13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C). If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.

Dimensions and Clearances

• Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is sufficient room to move the refrigerator through doors or narrow openings.
• If an opening is too narrow to fit the refrigerator through, remove the refrigerator doors. See Removing/ Assembling the Doors and Drawers in this manual.
• The installation location chosen for the refrigerator should allow space behind the unit for connections and airflow and space in front to open the doors and drawers.
• Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 24 inches (610 mm) in front of the refrigerator to open the doors, and at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall.

| Dimension/Clearance| **SKSFD3613***
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A| Depth without Handle| 28 1/4 (718 mm)
B| Width| 35 3/4 (908 mm)
C| Height to Top of Case| 68 7/8 (1750 mm)
D| Height to Top of Hinge| 70 1/4 (1785 mm)
E| Back Clearance| 2 (50 mm)
F| Depth without Door| 24 (610 mm)
G| Depth with Handle| 30 3/4 (781 mm)
H| Depth (Total with Freezer Drawer Open)| 47 1/4 (1200 mm)
I| Depth (Total with Door Open 90°)| 42 5/8 (1083 mm)

Removing/Assembling Handles

When moving the refrigerator through a narrow opening, removing the doors is preferred. If you must remove the handles, be very careful not to scratch the doors.

The appearance of the handles may vary from what is shown.

CAUTION

• When assembling or disassembling the refrigerator handles, grasp the handle firmly to avoid dropping it.
• Do not swing the handle into nearby people or animals.
• Make sure that the set screws are in place and the handle footprints at the ends of the handles are aligned correctly over the mounting fasteners on the doors. The set screws should be loose enough to allow the handle footprints to slide down into place over the mounting fasteners on the door.
• Make sure that there is not a gap between the door and handle after assembling the handle.
• Tools Needed
  – 3/32 in. Allen wrench
  – 1/8 in. Allen wrench
  – 1/4 in. Allen wrench

Removing Refrigerator Handles

1. Loosen the set screws    with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.
2. If needed, loosen the mounting fasteners   that connect the refrigerator door and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners.

Assembling Refrigerator Handles

1. If needed, reassemble the mounting fasteners a on the door with     1/4 in. Allen wrench.
2. Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting
   fasteners and tightening the set screws      with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench.

Removing Freezer Drawer Handles

1. Loosen the set screws   located on the lower side of the handle with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.
2. Loosen the mounting fasteners   with a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners.

Assembling Freezer Drawer Handles

1. Assemble the mounting fasteners     at both ends of the handle with a 1/4 in. Allen wrench.
2. Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting
   fasteners and tightening the set screws b with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench.

Removing/Assembling Doors and Drawers

If the entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the
refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.

WARNING
Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors and drawers.

• Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing.
• Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator.
• Be careful when handling the hinge and hinge lever.
• Remove food and bins before detaching the doors and drawers.
• Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the doors and drawers as the handle may come off.
• Tools Needed
  – 3/32 in. Allen wrench
  – 1/8 in. Allen wrench
  – 1/4 in. Allen wrench

Removing the Hinge Cover

Remove the screws from the hinge cover at the top of the refrigerator. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screw driver.

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

1)  The water supply is connected to the upper right part of the rear surface of the
refrigerator. Remove the clip in the joint area. Hold the water supply connection and gently push the collet  a to detach the water supply line as shown.

NOTE
Disassembling/Assembling the Water Lines

Collet  Tube  Insert line   Clip

2 Pull out the water supply lines  Disconnect all the wire harnesses   . Unscrew the ground wire .

3 Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge   free of the hinge lever latch   .

** CAUTION**

• When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

4 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

CAUTION
Place the door, inside facing up, on a non scratching surface.

Removing the Right Refrigerator Door

1 Detach all the wire harnesses   . Unscrew the ground wire    .

NOTE

• The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model. •
• Ground wire is only present on some models.

2 Rotate the hinge lever    clockwise. Lift the top hinge    free of the hinge lever latch    .

CAUTION

• When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

3 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

CAUTION

• Place the door, inside facing up, on a non scratching surface

Removing Freezer Drawers

The Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity.

WARNING

• Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer.
• Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the drawer.
• When you lay the drawer down, be careful not to damage the floor.
• Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.
• To prevent accidents, keep children and pets away from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer open. If the Dura base ® storage bin is removed from the freezer drawer, there is sufficient space for a small child or pet to crawl inside.

1 Pull the drawer open to full extension.

2 Gently lift and pull out the ice bin.

3 Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out.

4 Remove the Dura base basket from the rails. Remove the screws from the rails at both ends.

5 Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to remove it from the rails.

CAUTION

• Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing personal injury.

6 Hold both rails and push them in simultaneously

Assembling Freezer Drawers

1 Pull out both rails simultaneously, until they are fully extended.

2 Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the drawer supports into the rail tabs located on both sides.

CAUTION

• Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing personal injury.

3 Lower the door into its final position and insert the screws in the rails on both sides.

4 Insert the drawer into the frame, and push the drawer back until it clicks into place.

5 Replace the ice bin in the drawer. Insert the Dura base basket in the rail assembly.

Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

CAUTION

• Install the right-side door first.

1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure.

2 Fit the hinge    over the hinge lever latch     and slot it into place. Rotate the lever  counter clock wise to secure the hinge.

3 Connect all the wire harnesses . Screw in the ground wire .

NOTE

• The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.
• Ground wire is only present on some models.

Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door

CAUTION

• Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed.

1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Install the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge.

2 Fit the hinge    over the hinge lever latch     and slot it into place. Rotate the lever  clockwise and fasten the hinge.

3 Connect all the wire harnesses    and the ground wire  .

4 Push the water supply lines into the hole on the top case and pull them through the
back plate.

5 Hold the water supply connection and gently push in the collet  to connect the water supply lines as shown. Insert the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) into the connector. Insert the clip on the joint to fasten the tubes in place.

NOTE

Disassembling/Assembling the Water Lines

Collet    Tube Insert line    Clip

•  Gently press the collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube.

Assembling the Hinge Cover

Position the hinge cover in its place. Insert and tighten the cover screws.

Connecting the Water Line

Before Beginning

This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

If necessary, call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator. Water banging in the pipes (water hammer) in residential plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water
leakage or flooding.

• Turn the icemaker OFF if the refrigerator will be used before the water line is connected.
• Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where the ambient temperatures fall below freezing.

****WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only.

****CAUTION
To prevent burns and product damage, only connect the refrigerator water line to a cold water supply. Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury

Water Pressure

You will need a cold water supply.

Water Pressure

• Models with water filter:
  – 20 – 120 psi (138 – 827 kPa)

• Where reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to a cold water supply:
  – 40 – 60 psi minimum to reverse osmosis system (2.8 kgf/cm2
  – 4.2 kgf/cm2 , or less than 2 – 3 seconds to fill a cup of 7 oz capacity)
  If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less than 20 psi or 138 kPa or 1.4 kgf/cm2 (takes more than 4 seconds to fill a cup of 7 oz or 198 cc capacity):•

• Check to see if the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage.

• If the water pressure remains low, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

• All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

Supplies Needed

Copper or PEX Tubing , ¼ in. outer diameter, to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square. To determine how much tubing you need, measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then, add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

• Power drill.

• ½ in. or adjustable wrench.

• Flat-blade and Phillips screwdrivers.

• Two ¼ in. outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.

• If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, purchase an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and use a compression
  fitting.

• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32 in. at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many
  water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.

NOTE

• A self-piercing saddle type water valve should not be used

Water Line Installation Instructions

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.

WARNING
When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the
device is battery-powered, double-insulated or grounded in a manner that will prevent the hazard of electric shock.

1 Shut off the main water supply.

• Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line.

2 Choose the valve location.

• Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.

3 Drill the hole for the valve.

• Drill a ¼ in. hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Be careful not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a ¼ in. hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.

NOTE

• The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing (NDA tubing #49595 or #49599) or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.

4 Fasten the shutoff valve.

• Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

NOTE

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

1. Pipe Clamp
2. Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
3. Vertical Cold Water Pipe

5 Tighten the pipe clamp.

• Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.

NOTE

• Do not over tighten the clamp or you may crush the tubing.

1. Pipe Clamp
2. Inlet End
3. Clamp Screw
4. Washer

6 Route the tubing.

• Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE

• Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 ft. coiled into three turns of about 10 in. diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

7 Connect the tubing to the valve.

• Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

1. Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
2. Compression Nut
3. Packing Nut
4. Outlet Valve
5. Ferrule (sleeve)

8, Flush out the tubing.

• Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing.

9 Connect the tubing to the refrigerator.

NOTE

• Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
• Remove the flexible plastic cap from the water valve.
• Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown.
• Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

1. Tubing Clamp
2. ¼ in. Tubing
3. ¼ in. Compression Nut
4. Ferrule (sleeve)
5. Refrigerator Connection

10 Turn the water on at the shutoff valve.

•  Tighten any connections that leak.

CAUTION

•  Check to see if leaks occur at the water line connections.

Leveling and Door Alignment

Leveling

The refrigerator has two front leveling legs. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front-to-back or side to side. If the refrigerator seems unsteady, or the doors do not close easily, adjust the refrigerators tilt using the instructions below:

1     Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the refrigerator or to the right to lower it. It may take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

NOTE

• A flare nut wrench works best, but an open-end wrench will suffice. Do not over-tighten.

2 Open both doors and check to make sure that they close easily. If the doors do not close easily, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left. It may take several more turns, and be sure to turn both leveling legs the same amount.

Door Alignment (Door-in-Door Model)

Left Refrigerator Door

The left refrigerator door has an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower the door for proper alignment.

If the space between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the left door:

Use the wrench (included with the owner’s manual) to turn the nut in the door hinge to adjust the height. Turn the nut to the right to raise the door or to the left to lower it.

Right Refrigerator Door

The right refrigerator door does not have an adjustable nut.
If the space between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the right door:

1 With one hand, lift up both the inner and outer door sections of the right door to raise them at the middle hinge. (It may be easier to lift it with the doors open.)

2 With the other hand, use pliers to insert the snap ring on the middle hinge of the inner door section as shown. Do not insert the ring on the hinge of the outer door section.

3 Insert additional snap rings until the right door is aligned. (Two snap rings are provided with the unit.)

Turning on the Power

• After installing, plug the refrigerators power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position.

CAUTION

• Connect to a rated power outlet.
• Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding.
• Do not damage or cut off the ground terminal of the power plug.

Position the Refrigerator

• Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

Start the Icemaker

• If the water line is connected, set the icemaker power switch to the ON position.
• The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15 °F (9 °C) or below. It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is in the ON (I) position.

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