Refrigerator Installation Overview Installation Guide

INSTALLATION

**Installation Overview

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

CAUTION

• Connect to a potable water supply only.

Note

• Parts, functions, and options vary by model. Your model may not include all the Options, appears with a different name and/or different position.

Unpacking the Refrigerator

WARNING

• Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can res0 m back injury or another 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. Fa-‘.,..re 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 Tubb lig a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry. .00 not use shay 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
supply must be easily connected for the automatic icemaker.
NOTE

• The water pressure must be 20 -120 psi or 138 -827 kPa or 1.4 – 8.4 kgficrn2. If the refrigerator is into/led in an area with low water pressure (below 20 psi or 138 kPa or 1.4 kg/cm), 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

• Don’t use existing holes unless they are in the target area. Otherwise, the water supply and dram hose may be damaged by being crushed or kinked.

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 the 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 fa 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 a` ow 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 (50.6 mm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wee.

Note

• Parts. functions. and options vary by model. Your model may not include all the Options. appears with a different name and/or different position.

Removing/Assembling Handles

• When moving the refrigerator through a narrow opening, removing the doors is preferred.
• The appearance of the handles may vary from what is shown.

WARNING
When assembling or disassembling the refrigerator handles:

• Grasp the handle firmly to avoid dropping it.
• Do not swing the hands into nearby people or animals.
• Make sure that the bracket hole of the hand’s Ms property into the skipper boll of the door. Assemble the set strews to fix the hand• Into place. • 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
114 in. Allen wrench
Removing the Refrigerator Handles

1. Loosen the set screws (1) with a 3132 in. Alen the wrench and remove the handle.
2. Loosen the mounting fasteners (2) that conned to the refrigerator door and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners.

Assembling the Refrigerator Handles

1.  Assemble the mounting fasteners (1) at both ends of the handle with a 114 in. Men ranch.
2. Place the handle on the door by fitting the Pandia footprints over the mount:1g fasteners and tightening the set screws (2) with a 3/32 in. Men wrench.

Removing/Assembling the Doors

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.
• 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 stopper.
• Remove food and bins before detaching the doors and drawers.
• Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the doors and drawer as the handle may come off.

Tools Needed
3/32 in. Men wench
1/t1 in. Men wrench
1/4 in. Men wench

Removing the Left (Freezer) Door with Water Line Connection

1. Disconnect the 2 water tine connections. located on the back of the refrigerator. Hold the water supply connection and gently push the collet to detach the water supply
   CAUTION
   • Before you start taking out Mc boa and remove the door Say:

2. Open the doo Remove the top hinge cover screw.

3. use a flat. blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks (not shown) of the hinge cover from the top of the refrigerator cabinet. Lift up the cover.

4. Disconnect all the wire harnesses and remove the hinge cover.

5. Pull out the water supply lines

6. Unscrew the ground vote
   CAUTION
   When lifting the hinge free of the latch. be careful that the door does not fall forward

7. Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise. Lift the upper hinge free of the hinge lever latch.

8. Lift the door from the lower hinge pin and place it. inside facing up. on a non-scratching surface.

Removing the right (refrigerator) door

1. Open the door. Remove the screw from the top hinge cover (I ) Lift the cover (2)

2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks (not shown) of the hinge cover from the top of therefngerator cabinet Remove the hinge cover.

3. Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the upper hinge (4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).

4. Lift the door from the lower hinge pin.
   

5. Place the door. inside facing up. on a non-scratching surface

Reinstalling the Left (Freezer) Door

1. Place the door onto the lower hinge pin.

2. Fit the upper hinge over the hinge lever latch and into place. Rotate the lever clockwise to secure the hinge.

3. Feed the water lines through from the top of the refrigerator until they exit at the back.
   Disassembling/Assembling the Water Lines
   

4. Reconnect the water lines by inserting them into the connectors. The water lines are inserted correctly when only one of the two guidelines remains visible.
   
   NOTE • Water hoses should be cut leaving a clean. straight edge to avoid leaks.
   

5. Reconnect all of the wire harnesses.

6. Reconnect the ground wire.

7. Hook the tab on the switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top. Position the cover in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw.

Reinstalling the Right (Refrigerator) Door

1. Place the door onto the lower hinge pin.
   

2. Fit the upper hinge over the hinge lever latch and into place. Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
   

3. Reconnect all wire harnesses. Hook the tab on the switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top. Put the cover in place and reinsert the screw.
   

Assembling the Refrigerator Door

1. Place the door onto the lower hinge pin.
   

2. Fit the upper hinge over the h range lever latch and into place. Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

3. Reconnect all wire harnesses. Hook the tab on the switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top. Position the cover and replace the screw.

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 the water.
hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator. Water banging in the pipes. or water hammer in residential plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding.

• Turn the ice maker OFF if the refrigerator Val 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 a potable water supply only.

CAUTION

• To prevent bums and product damage. only conned the refrigerator water line to a cold water supply •
• Wear eye protection cluing installation to prevent

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
• 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, % 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.

• ¶4 in. or adjustable wrench.

• Flat-blade and Phillips-head screwdrivers.

• 1Wo 1/4 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
  in 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 then 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 sa6Se-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
  NOTE
  •A self-piercing saddle-type water valve should not be used.

Water Line Installation Instructions
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard:

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

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

1. Shut off the main water supply.
   Tum on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the tine.

2. Choose the valve location.
   Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect to 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 % 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 % 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.

5. Tighten the pipe clamp.
   Tighten the damp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.
   NOTE
   • Do not over tighten damp or you may crush the tubing.

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.
   

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 plastic flexible 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.

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 refrigerator’s 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.
   • Parts. functions and options vary by model. Your model may not include all the Options. appears with a different name and/or different position.

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
Both the left and right refrigerator doors have an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower them to align properly.
If the space between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors evenly:
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.
CAUTION

• Do not overtighten the door adjustment screw. The hinge pin can be pulled out and the adjustable range of height is a maximum of 2 in. (5 cm).
  Note
  • Parts. functions. and options vary by model. Your model may not include all the Options, appears with a different name and/or different position.

Turning on the Power

• After installing, plug the refrigerator’s 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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