IKEA STJARNSTATUS Refrigerator Installation Instructions

: June 7, 2024
: Ikea

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STJARNSTATUS 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 2 of these instructions.

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 Use & Care Guide for more details).

**Preparing For Installation

Preparing for
installation **

Be sure to coordinate site preparation and installation with your kitchen contractor.

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. The refrigerator’s Ice Dispenser requires water supply access.
Plan for easy access to counter tops when removing food.
For complete access to drawers and
freezer baskets, doors must be able to fully open. Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.
Do not run retaining straps over handles nor overtighten straps.
Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.

Connect Water Supply

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:

Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi. A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6 mm) OD, copper or braided, flexible stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed, measure
Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips™ screwdriver. the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet, so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning.
A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

CAUTION

To Avoid Property Damage:

Copper or Stainless Steel braided, flexible tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch (6 mm) plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal
DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below
Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

**To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

**

Disconnect refrigerator from electric power
Place end of water supply line into sink or Turn ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard
If you use copper tubing – Slide brass nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten nut onto Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1. If you use braided, flexible 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.

With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.
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
Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that
Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power
To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “ON” position (fresh food ice maker).

NOTE: Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/state building codes, IKEA recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice 6 ft. Stainless Steel Refrigerator Water Line Kit 5304490728 and for homes without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice 20 ft. Copper Refrigerator Water Line Installation Kit 5304490717 (with a self-tapping saddle valve). Please refer to www.frigidaire.com for more information or call (833)337-4006.

Door Removal/Installation

Cabinet

Remove refrigerator doors’ top hinge
Disconnect the harness by depressing the latch, and pulling
Detach the water tube from the connector located behind the refrigerator, the connector releases when you press inward on the connectors outer sleeve. Pull the water tube out toward the front of the
Open the refrigerator doors to a 90° Remove 2 screws from the top hinge. Lift and remove door from lower hinge. Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause damage to the doors or the handles.
Unscrew the 3 lower hinge screws and remove the

To reinstall the refrigerator doors:

Replace the lower hinges by screwing in
Hold the door at ~90°, and drop the closure mechanism down into the lower hinge Then rotate it slightly in either direction until the door/mechanism falls down into place. Install the top hinge, thus locking the door in place.
Insert the water line into the top section of the unit and insert into the
Connect the harness at the top of the
Replace the top hinge

Removing & Replacing Freezer Drawer

Removing Freezer Drawer:

Remove 4 hex head drawer
Lift up drawer to

Replacing Freezer Drawer:

Extend the Freezer slides from
Carefully align support pin with hooks on end of freezer slides and then lower freezer door onto
Replace the 4 hex head screws that secure the slides to the door (2 on each side) and tighten.

Level Refrigerator & Refrigerator Door Alignment

Guidelines for final positioning of refrigerator:

All four corners of cabinet must rest firmly on
The front should be slightly elevated (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
Doors should align with each other and be level. Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front

To level the cabinet using the front rollers (if necessary):

Slightly open freezer drawer if the toe grill is Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward.
Make initial cabinet adjustments by using the front roller height adjusting screws. Use a 3/8 inch socket
Ensure both doors are bind free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.
After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg using a 3/8 inch socket wrench until it firmly contacts the
Install toe grille by fitting

To make final door height adjustments (if necessary):

1. Open freezer drawer to make lower hinge

Insert 6mm Allen wrench into the shaft of the lower
Adjust the height by turning clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning clockwise will lower the Turning counterclockwise will raise the door. Default setting is to the lowest height when you receive your appliance.

Remove Internal Shipping Materials

IKEA uses 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.

What’s Next?

Congratulations! You are ready to begin enjoying your new IKEA refrigerator.

For important safety instructions and to learn how to operate your refrigerator, please read the entire Use & Care
You may want to start with the “Normal Operating Sights & Sounds” section of the Guide to learn what to expect during typical