IKEA IK8FXNGFDM02 Installation And User Instructions Manual Download Page 8

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Reverse Refrigerator Door 

1.

Remove the door stop from the bottom of the refrigerator 

door. 

2.

Replace the door stop on the opposite side of the refrigerator 

door, making sure that the hole in the door stop plate is 

aligned perfectly with the hole for the bottom hinge pin. 

3.

Fasten the door stop to the door.

4.

Remove door hinge hole plug from freezer door. Move to 

opposite side. 

5.

Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on 

the opposite side of the refrigerator.

Replace Doors and Hinges

IMPORTANT: 

Provide additional support for the doors while the 

hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to 

hold the doors in place while you are working.

Reverse Top Hinge 

1.

Place the plastic spacer beneath the hinge so that it will be 

between the hinge and the cabinet, making sure the holes are 

aligned. 

2.

Fasten the top hinge to the op posite side of the cabinet, 

inserting the screws only halfway, so you will be able to 

replace and align the freezer door later.

Install Refrigerator Door

1.

Insert the bottom hinge pin into the bottom hinge and fasten 

the hinge to the cabinet. Do not tighten completely. 

2.

Place the washer on top of the bottom hinge pin.

3.

Place the refrigerator door onto the pin of the bottom hinge.

4.

Measure the distance from the bottom of the refrigerator door 

to the floor. The distance should be approximately 1

⁴⁄₅

(4.6 cm). 

NOTE:

 If necessary, loosen the bottom hinge, without 

removing the screws, adjust the door to the correct height and 

fully tighten the screws. 

Install Freezer Door

1.

Place washer on the upper hinge pin of the center hinge. 

2.

Place the freezer door on the upper hinge pin of the center 

hinge. 

3.

Insert the Top Hinge pin into the drilled hole in the top of the 

freezer door. Do not tighten the screws completely. 

4.

Align the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns 

evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.

NOTE:

 The distance between the doors should be 

approximately 

³⁄₄

" (19 mm).

Final Steps

1.

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2.

Reset the controls. See “Using the Controls.”

3.

Return all removable door parts to doors and the food to the 

refrigerator.

A. Door stop screw
B. Door stop

B

A

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for IK8FXNGFDM02

Page 1: ...Supply Requirements 5 Connect the Water Supply 5 Refrigerator Doors 6 Adjust the Doors 9 REFRIGERATOR USE 10 Using the Controls 10 Ice Maker 11 REFRIGERATOR FEATURES 11 Refrigerator Shelves 11 Crispe...

Page 2: ...ause birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions SAVE...

Page 3: ...Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerat...

Page 4: ...r electrical connection Recommended Grounding Method A 115 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refr...

Page 5: ...urn on nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water 3 Locate a to 1 1 25 cm to 3 18 cm vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator IMPORTANT Make sure it is a cold water pipe Horizontal pipe w...

Page 6: ...instructions are included later in this section after Final Steps Tools Needed hex head socket wrench open end wrench 2 Phillips screwdriver flat 2 putty knife flat blade screwdriver Remove Doors and...

Page 7: ...the right onto the screws insert the third screw and then tighten all screws completely NOTE Make sure the washers are in place on both the top and bottom pins of the center hinge Reverse Freezer Doo...

Page 8: ...t Do not tighten completely 2 Place the washer on top of the bottom hinge pin 3 Place the refrigerator door onto the pin of the bottom hinge 4 Measure the distance from the bottom of the refrigerator...

Page 9: ...efrigerator To raise turn the leveler to the right To lower turn the leveler to the left NOTE Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the levelers and rollers whi...

Page 10: ...e the control is still preset as shown Recommended Setting Cooling Off On To turn Cooling Off press and hold the Temperature Setting button for 4 seconds until all lights turn ON for 1 second To turn...

Page 11: ...ened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot be avoided make sure the water softener is oper...

Page 12: ...rystals inside a sealed package are normal This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed creating ice crystals Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than w...

Page 13: ...re is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the home the condenser shou...

Page 14: ...least one day ahead of time When the last load of ice drops raise the wire shut off arm to the Off up position 3 Turn off the Temperature controls See Using the Controls 4 Clean refrigerator wipe it...

Page 15: ...han your old one Energy efficient refrigerators run longer at lower more energy efficient speeds Your refrigerator may run even longer if the room is warm a large food load is added the door is opened...

Page 16: ...ghten the water source line Ice maker is not turned on Make sure the ice maker wire shut off arm or switch depending on model is in the On position New installation Wait 24 hours after ice maker insta...

Page 17: ...ng codes or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved for use Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance unless such damage result...

Page 18: ...igerator compartment For assistance or service call 1 866 664 2449 If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at the address below In the U S A Whirlpool...

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