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Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 3

Before Installation ................................. 6

Choosing the Install Location  ......................... 6
SKSFD3604P – 36” INTEGRATED FRENCH
DOOR REFRIGERATOR  ............................... 10
Required Accessories and Tools  ................... 18

Installation ........................................... 19

Unpacking ...................................................... 20

Moving the Appliance .................................... 21

Special Circumstances .................................... 21

Product Dimensions ....................................... 22

Installing the Anti-tip Brackets

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Using an Alternative Anti-tip Method

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Protecting Edges of Enclosure

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Installing Appliance in Enclosure

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Aligning and Leveling the Appliance

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Attaching the Appliance to the Enclosure

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Attaching the Toe Kick Panel

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Installing Door Panels

................................... 32

Adjusting Door Panels

................................... 33

Installing Door Trim

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Attaching Air Separator

.................................. 34

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Special Installations

Optional Frame Kit Accessory

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Adjusting the Door Spring

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Adjusting the Door Stop

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Water Filter Bypass

....................................... 35

Reversing the Door

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Side-by-Side Installation

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Preparing to Connect the Water Line

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Connecting the Water Line

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Attaching the Badge

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Summary of Contents for SKSFD3604P

Page 1: ...grated Refrigeration Installation Guide BUILT IN REFRIGERATION SKSFD3604P ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Copyright 2018 Signature Kitchen Suite All Rights Reserved www signaturekitchensuite com MFL67410815_Rev 00 ...

Page 2: ...rotecting Edges of Enclosure 25 Installing Appliance in Enclosure 26 B Aligning and Leveling the Appliance 27 Attaching the Appliance to the Enclosure 29 Attaching the Toe Kick Panel 30 C Installing Door Panels 32 Adjusting Door Panels 33 Installing Door Trim 33 Attaching Air Separator 34 Special Installations Optional Frame Kit Accessory 34 Adjusting the Door Spring 35 Adjusting the Door Stop 35 ...

Page 3: ...and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others or cause damage to the product All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word WARNING or CAUTION These words mean All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of inj...

Page 4: ...shing the refrigerator in Doing so could result in fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be bent crushed or damaged Do not run the power cord under heavy objects like furniture other appliances or through high traffic areas Doing so may damage the power cord and result in fire or electric shock Do not extend or modify the length of the power cord Use only an exact factory replaceme...

Page 5: ...and Municipal codes and or local codes French Door Refrigerator 36 approx 532 lbs 241 kg CAUTION Do not remove the cover of the automatic ice dispenser The internal mechanism of the icemaker can cause injury if handled Do not stick your hands under the refrigerator Sharp edges fans and wires may cause an injury Save these instructions for the local inspector s use Observe all governing codes and o...

Page 6: ... radiator WARNING Tip Hazard The appliance is very heavy and may tip over if the door is opened before the appliance is securely installed Install the supplied anti tip brackets to prevent the appliance from tipping The safest method of installing the appliance in a stable position is to use the supplied anti tip devices Do not open the appliance door or drawers unless it is still on the pallet or...

Page 7: ...ot be out of square Use a spirit level or measure the diago nals of the opening to make sure corners are square The appliance is attached at the sides and the top to either the enclosure or to adjacent cabinets Make sure the enclosure or the adjacent cabinets are securely connected to the floor or wall structures WARNING The floor in the installation area must be firm level and rigid for safe inst...

Page 8: ...nce must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor may result in electric shock Have the appliance checked by a qualified electrician or service technician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance has ...

Page 9: ...separate shut off valve must be installed for the appliance water connection Do not use a self piercing valve Do not install the shutoff valve for the water behind the appliance The shutoff valve must be eas ily accessible Install the water connection in the area shown in the diagram under Dimensions and Clearances The water supply line can be located on the right side on the left side or in the f...

Page 10: ...rong electrical receptacle recessed into the back wall Electrical must be located on rear wall as shown Note GFI ground fault interrupter is not recommended WATER LINE A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the freezer Allow enough tubing to accommo date a bend leading...

Page 11: ...is clearance will vary depending on the custom handle used When using Signature Kitchen Suite handles or the Signature Kitchen Suite stainless steel door panel kit with handles optional accessories the door handle clearance with the door open 115 is 12 305mm INSTALLATION CLEARANCES TOP VIEW 90 115 9 1 4 235 mm 9 1 4 235 mm 24 610 mm 20 15 16 530 mm 36 914 mm 1 8 3mm min 17 13 16 452 mm 17 13 16 45...

Page 12: ...et DESIGN TIPS 4 102 mm will be visible on the interior sides of the cutout It is recommended that the interior of the enclosure be finished to match the exterior For retrofit replacement installations the optional frame kit may be used If using custom panels a custom toe kick is required The bottom of the case is unfinished Door Handles Handles are not included with the units Custom handles are r...

Page 13: ...el one toe kick and four handles HANDLES FOR USE WITH CUSTOM PANELS SKSFD3604P 31 11 16 805 mm Medium Brushed Alumi num Handle DESIGN TIPS The stainless steel panel kit may be used in a flush 25 635 mm cutout depth installation or in a proud 24 610 mm cutout depth installation The optional frame kit is recommended for retrofit replacement installations where the existing cutout is 24 610 mm deep O...

Page 14: ...fferent sizes Thin plywood sheet particle board or cardboard to protect the floor from damage Suitable material for covering and protecting furniture e g protective sheets Adhesive tape Tools Cordiess screwdriver Torx bit T20 T30 magnetic holder Provided Torx screwdriver T20 T30 6 16 10 mm hex nut driver Various drill bits Multigrip pliers Adjustable wrench Cutter with adustable blade Metal tape m...

Page 15: ...pliance types Refrigerator units with water dispenser Freezer units with ice maker Integrated refrigerator and freezer units with water dispenser and icemaker The diagrams may be a general representation of your appliance Particular reference is made to special installation steps for individual appliance types ...

Page 16: ... the installation is complete 4 Installation Preparation Unpack installation materials and accessories To simplify installation the packages are identified with labels A B and C corresponding to the manual sections CAUTION Appliance is very heavy Use two or more people when lifting or moving the appliance 5 Remove shipping brackets a and lift the appliance off the pallet WARNING To avoid serious i...

Page 17: ...ort the appli ance Transport from the rear side of the appliance ONLY Secure the appliance during transport to prevent it from tipping Special Circumstances Before proceeding with your installation check if any of the following special circumstances apply to your instal lation If so follow the relevant instructions in the Special Installations section before continuing the installation Retrofit in...

Page 18: ...h with door no panel Unit depth without door 9 229 mm 3 4 19 mm 80 9 16 2046 mm min 81 9 16 2072 mm max 21 7 8 556 mm TOP VIEW DOOR OPEN 115 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW DOOR OPEN 90 35 3 4 908 mm 83 1 2 2121 mm min 84 1 2 2146 mm max Unit width without door panel 20 1 2 520 mm 35 3 4 908 mm 36 Refrigerator Freezer Column ...

Page 19: ...nderblock or uncured concrete To ensure safety at least one bracket must be attached to a stud Attach brackets to studs wherever possible within the enclosure Use a minimum of 3 screws or bolts to attach each bracket WARNING To avoid injury or damage check for electrical wires or plumbing in walls before drilling or installing screws CAUTION To avoid injury observe all safety practices during inst...

Page 20: ...board or some other protective material around the edges The anti tip brackets can be positioned in various ways to help reach a stud location protection 2 3 8 60 mm 3 3 4 95 mm To ensure safety at least one bracket must be attached to a stud Attach brackets to studs wherever possible within the enclosure Use a minimum of 3 screws or bolts to attach each bracket ...

Page 21: ...ion on the enclosure CAUTION Take care to avoid damaging the water line or power cord when moving the appliance into the enclosure Before moving the unit into position secure the door drawers closed and protect any finished flooring Use an appliance dolly to move the unit near the opening The front leveling legs are extended below the front rollers to improve stability during placement Once the un...

Page 22: ...liance at the side of the enclosure The marked notch on the gauge tool should align with the front edge of the enclosure HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Use the front and back leveling legs to raise the appli ance until the top front is 1 2 from the top of the enclo sure The front and rear leveling legs can both be adjusted from the front Front Use 5 16 8 mm Philips driver with flexible shaft Rear Use 5 16 8 mm...

Page 23: ... the opposite direction to lower the appliance 3 Make sure the weight of the refrigerator is carried on the legs not the wheels 4 Use a smartphone leveling app or place a carpenter s level on the top and sides of the ap pliance to check that it is level and plumb Or use the provided gauge tool to measure the distance of the bottom edge of the appliance from the floor at the front corners WARNING T...

Page 24: ... side 4 Slide the top piece from the front filler assembly a in at the top of the appliance until it engages with the top safety bracket 5 Once the top piece of the filler assembly is in place slide the base of the filler assembly in under it and snap the top into the base b NOTE If installing two appliances side by side attach both top covers using the bolt found in the accessories package b 1 4X...

Page 25: ... toe kick panel to the base panel using the magnetic strips Wood Toe Kick Panel 1 If necessary trim wood panel to fit width of enclosure 2 Screw the base panel to the appliance 3 Remove the protective film from the adhesive on the provided magnetic strips 4 Stick the magnetic strips to the back of the wood toe kick panel 5 Attach the wood toe kick panel to the base panel using the magnetic strips ...

Page 26: ...Appliance Door For precise results before attaching the door panels load the door bins with weights to ensure the gap width remains correct after food is stored in the door Recommendations 36 Appliance 33 lbs 15 kg 33 ...

Page 27: ...lush with the top and right sides of the panel 5 Use the template to mark the correct screw locations on the back of the panel 6 Begin inserting a 8 x 1 2 screw into the fifth hole from the top on each side Stop when the screws are 3 16 4 mm proud of the panel These will be the support screws during the panel installation 7 Insert the support screws in the slotted holes on the appliance door mount...

Page 28: ... Move the plastic rails to make adjustments as desired Have an assistant hold the bracket in place while you tighten all the bracket screws Installing Door Trim After panels have been adjusted install the decorative side trim on the doors To install start at the middle and align the trim with the front and rear flanges on the bracket then snap into place by pushing the trim toward the back of the ...

Page 29: ...29 ENGLISH Attaching Air Separator Assemble A with B and attach on bottom front center of door Magnet B B A 4X15 2X ...

Page 30: ...ut a water filter Removing the Water Filter 1 Push in slightly on the water filter access door to open it 2 Use the cap to rotate the water filter counterclockwise and pull out the water filter See the owner s manual for detailed instructions Water filter Water filter Water filter The default door stop position is 115 Follow these instructions to change the door stop position to 90 1 Open the door...

Page 31: ...ce Connecting Water Line NOTE When bending the water line do not kink it otherwise there is a risk of leaks and water damage 1 Remove the cap from the appliance connection 1 2 Bend the water line according to the location of the connection on the appliance 2 3 Push the union nut and seal onto the water line 4 Push the end of the water line into the appliance connection and screw on the union nut 3...

Page 32: ...l the badge trace or cut out the template below and place it according to the panel layouts below Align the template at the top corner nearest to the hinge and place the badge 36 UNIT 1 3 16 30mm Door top 1 3 16 30mm Door Edge Cutline ...

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