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Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator
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To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator:
1
Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in.
2
Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the
copper tube in a sink or bucket and opening the shut-off valve.
3
Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the rear
of your refrigerator. Discard the cap.
4
Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve) onto
copper tube.
5
Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼”).
6
Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten the
compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a
wrench. Do not over-tighten.
7
Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel with a
steel clamp and screw (see illustration).
8
Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind
your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid
vibration or wear against other surfaces.
9
Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak.
5
Remove Internal Shipping Materials
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Doors
Ƚ Handles are secure and tight
Ƚ Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Ƚ Freezer door is level across the top
Leveling
Ƚ Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted
¼” (6mm) front to back
Ƚ Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
Ƚ Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Ƚ Anti tip bracket set
Electrical Power
Ƚ House power turned on
Ƚ Refrigerator plugged in
Ice Maker
Ƚ House water supply connected to
refrigerator
Ƚ No water leaks present at all connections -
recheck in 24 hours
Ƚ Ice Maker is turned ON.
Final Checks
Ƚ Shipping material removed
Ƚ Fresh Food and Freezer controls set
Ƚ Crisper Humidity controls set
Ƚ Registration Card sent in
Installation Checkoff List
Prepare The Installation Site
Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site
Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.
garage
temperature
coldest
cold
off
* recommended
garage
temperature
coldest
cold
off
* recommended
2 Pieces of Tape
1 Shelf Spacer
1 Piece of Tape
2 Pieces of Foam
and Tape
Handle Kit
(1 Piece of Tape)
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
1 Pieces of Tape
4 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Foam
1 Piece of Tape
1 Piece of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
1 Piece of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
1 Shelf Spacer
1 Piece of Tape
2 Pieces of Foam
and Tape
Handle Kit
(1 Piece of Tape)
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
1 Pieces of Tape
4 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Foam
1 Piece of Tape
1 Piece of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
2 Pieces of Tape
Include these minimum guidelines in your site
preparation:
• 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.
Allow the following clearances for ease of
installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and
electrical connections:
Sides & Top
:
3
/
8
inch
Rear
: 1 inch
By now, you have already removed your refrigerator’s shipping carton.
You may still need to use a hand truck to move it through close spaces or
entrances. If the refrigerator is larger than an entrance, consider two options:
• Remove the entrance door if one exists.
• Remove the refrigerator doors (see how in your Use & Care Guide).
When using a hand truck:
• Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.
• Do not run retaining straps over handles.
• Do not over-tighten retaining straps.
• Never use refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.
• Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place.
Connect Water Supply
What you will need:
• Access to a cold water
line with pressure of
30-100 psi.
• Copper tubing with
¼-inch (6.4mm)
OD. Length for this
tubing is the distance from the rear of the
refrigerator to your household water supply
line
plus
7 feet (2.1 meters).
• A shut-off valve for the connection between your
household water line and the refrigerator supply
line.
Do not
use a self-piercing shut-off valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the
water supply connection at the rear of your
refrigerator.
Place In Permanent Position
If possible, use a hand truck to position the refrigerator directly in front of its cabinet enclosure.
Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond its water supply (copper tubing) connections.
Plug in the power cord, and push the refrigerator
straight back into place.
Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors
(if necessary)
Guidelines for final positioning of your
refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on
the floor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from front-to-
back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and be level.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1 Remove the toe grille (Figure 1).
2 Use a flat-blade screwdriver or
3
/
8
inch socket
wrench to raise or lower the front rollers (Figure
2). Do not raise the cabinet more than 9/16”.
3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling
screws. Lower the leveling screws on each side
clockwise until they contact the floor (Figure 3).
Do not raise the cabinet more than 9/16”.
We use 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.
Controls
When changing controls, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments.
Door Removal (if necessary)
If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please see “Door
Removal Instructions” in your Use & Care Manual.
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 3 of these instructions.
CAUTION
Room temperatures below 55°F
(13°C) or above 110°F (43°C)
will impair cooling ability of your
refrigerator’s compressor.
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 the Use &
Care Guide for more details).
NOTE
These installation instructions
are provided only as a possible
customer option. We recommend
that you use a service or kitchen
contracting professional to install
your refrigerator.
NOTE
Information about cabinetry
construction for your new appliance
is available for contractors. Call
1-877-435-3287.
CAUTION
Shifting the refrigerator from side to
side may damage flooring.
NOTE
Kit #53039117950, available from your
dealer, provides all materials for a water
supply installation, including 25 feet of
copper tubing and full instructions.
CAUTION
To avoid property damage:
• Use copper tubing for the water supply line
(plastic tubing is more likely to leak).
• Ensure water supply complies with local
plumbing codes.
CAUTION
• Shifting the refrigerator from side
to side may damage flooring.
• Do not block the toe grille on the
lower front of your refrigerator.
Sufficient air circulation is essential
for proper operation.
NOTE
• The ice maker’s fill valve may operate noisily if the household water supply is shut off.
• After ensuring no water leaks exist at any connection, be sure to check for leaks again in 24 hours.
NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator
enough so the doors close freely
when opened halfway. The
refrigerator should slope ¼ inch to
½ inch from front-to-back. Then level
the refrigerator from side-to-side.
Vegetables
Fruits
lo
hi
Humidity Control
Figure 1
Figure 3
4 Some models are equipped with an anti-tip bracket (Figure 4). Lower it clockwise until it contacts the floor.
Figure 2
WARNING
The anti-tip device
must be installed
according to the
instructions in your
Use & Care Manual.
Failure to do so will result in injury.
or
9/16"
Max
Raise
Raise
9/16"
Max
OR
Tools Necessary:
Phillips Head
or
Quadrex Head
Screwdriver
(OR)
Socket
Wrench Set
Plastic
Putty
Knife
Adjustable
Wrench
Pliers
Awl
House
plumbing
line
Waterline hookup
Figure 4 (some models)
Anti-tip
Bracket
NOTE
Allow 15 minutes for compressor to start
after initial start up or power interruption.
Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice Maker
Fill Tube
Steel
Clamp
Brass
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
Water Line
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Copper water line from
household water supply
(Include enough tubing in loop
to allow moving refrigerator
out for cleaning.)
Top
Hinge
Cover
Top Hinge
Central
Hinge
Shim
Pin
Washer
Hinge
Pin
Bottom
Hinge
Screws
Toe
Grille
Door Stop
Screw
Door
Stop
