Frigidaire GALLERY Serie Instructions D'installation

Installation Instructions* for Multi-Door Refrigerator
*Please refer to your Use & Care Manual for more details.
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.
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NOTE
If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please refer to Section 3:
Door Removal, or, for more detailed instructions, DOOR REMOVAL in the Use & Care Manual. These
installation instructions are provided only as a possible customer option. We recommend you use a
service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator.
IMPORTANT
If you are installing your refrigerator without connecting it
Shifting the refrigerator from side
to a water supply, make sure the ice maker's power switch is
to side may damage flooring.
turned Off (see the Use & Care Manual for more details).
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Installation Preparation
Be sure to coordinate site preparation and installation with your kitchen contractor. 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.
Room temperatures below 55°F
• Floor should be level and able to (13°C) or above 110°F (43°C) will
support a fully loaded refrigerator. impair cooling ability of your
• The refrigerator's Ice Dispenser refrigerator's compressor.
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.
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections: Sides & Top: ⅜" / Rear: 1"
2
Water Supply Connection
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat blade screwdriver,
and Phillips screwdriver.
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• Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
To avoid electric shock, which
A water supply line made of ¼" (6 mm) OD, copper or
can cause death or severe
braided, flexible stainless steel tubing. To determine the
personal injury, disconnect
length of tubing needed, measure the distance from the
the refrigerator from electrical
ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to
power before connecting a water
your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7', so the
supply line to the refrigerator.
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.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice maker
inlet 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" (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 tape.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is
connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Household Water Supply
1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical power source.
2. Place the end of the water supply line into a sink or bucket. Turn ON the water supply and flush the
supply line until the water is clear. Turn OFF the water supply at shutoff valve.
3. Open the locking clips and grab the water line coming from the refrigerator. Remove the plastic cap
from the water inlet fitting and discard the cap.
4. If using (recommended) stainless steel braided tubing, the nut and ferrule are already assembled on
the tubing. Slide the compression nut onto the water inlet fitting and finger tighten.
If you are not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator, please contact the store where you purchased it.
5. Using ½" and / " wrenches (one to hold
7
16
the household water line nut and the
other to hold the water inlet fitting nut),
tighten a half turn with a wrench.
DO NOT overtighten.
6. Replace the connected tubes into clips,
and lock the clips back in place to keep
the tubing in the right position.
7. Turn ON the water supply at the
shutoff valve and tighten any leaking
connections.
8. Reconnect the refrigerator to the
electrical power source.
9. Ensure the ice maker is turned ON.
10. Purge air from Ice & Water Dispenser
System. by operating the water dispenser
for 3-4 minutes. This will require
CAUTION
dispensing several glasses of water.
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NOTE
Check with local building authority for
recommendations on water lines and
associated materials prior to installing
the refrigerator. Depending on local/state
building codes, we recommend, for homes
with existing valves, using Smart Choice®
Water Line Kit 5304437642 with a 6' (1.8
m) Stainless Steel Water Line.
CAUTION
3
Door Removal
WARNING
Turn off power to the refrigerator by
unplugging the power cord from the
wall outlet.
Removing the Doors:
1. Remove all screws from the top hinge
cover, including those under dampener
covers, and lift up. See Figure 1.
2. Disconnect any electrical harnesses
running from the door to the hinge
cover. See Figure 2.
WARNING
3. Gently pull up on the water line to remove
it from the door. See Figure 3.
4. Remove three 8 mm bolts from both
top hinges. See Figure 4.
Lift the doors up off the lower hinges
and carefully set aside.
5. To gain access to the lower hinge, extend
the drawer. Unscrew the 3 lower hinge
screws and slide the hinge inward.
See Figure 5.
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NOTE
Approximately 4' of water tube will be
pulled from the refrigerator door. Use
care while pulling the water tube from the
door to be sure the tube does not kink.
To reinstall the doors: See Use & Care
Manual for details.
IMPORTANT
If you remove the doors during product
installation, ensure the water line tubing
goes through the hole at the top of the
water dispenser your unit is equipped
with and the tubing is inserted in the
protective metal spring (protecting
the water tube from the hinge) during
door reinstallation.
Connection to Household Water Supply
with 1/4" compression
fitting
Water
inlet
fitting
Plastic
tubing
6 ft. (1.8 Meters) Stainless
to
Steel water line from To
water
valve household water supply line household
water
Remove supply
plastic cap
from water
inlet fitting
To
Plastic
Water Inlet
unit
Cap
Brass
water valve
Fitting
¼ inch
plastic tube
to water
valve
Place 1/2" wrench
here. Turn
clockwise.
Place 7/16" wrench
here. Do not turn.
IMPORTANT
Open the refrigerator doors to a 90° angle
before removing or installing the doors on the
lower hinges.
Waterline
Figure 3
x2
Figure 1
Figure 4
Figure 2 Figure 5
Front Water Dispenser Side Water Dispenser
DO NOT REMOVE this label until you have leveled the refrigerator.
Please follow all instructions for leveling your refrigerator.
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Custom-Flex™ Temp Drawer Removal
1. Fully open the drawer and remove the basket.
2. Unsnap the 4 cable ties by pressing the clip sides
together and pushing through the opening.
3. Remove the screw and retaining clip, and
disconnect the harness.
4. Inside the cabinet, press the 2 tabs on both sides
to release the sliders. Remove the drawer with
brackets and sliders.
To reinstall the Custom-Flex temp drawer:
See Use & Care Manual for details.
NOTE: Do Not Remove or Cut
Cable Ties From Wire Harness
5
Freezer Drawer Removal
CAUTION
Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.
1. Open and fully extend the drawer.
2. Remove the freezer drawer.
3. Remove the freezer basket.
4. Inside the cabinet, press the 2 tabs on both sides to
release the sliders.
5. Remove the drawer with brackets and sliders.
To reinstall the freezer drawer: See Use & Care Manual for details.
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Leveling & Door Alignment
Final Positioning of Refrigerator: To make final door height adjustments:
• Rest all 4 corners of the cabinet firmly on the floor.
1. Open Custom-Flex temp drawer to
• Slightly elevate the front to ensure the doors close and
make lower hinge visible.
seal properly.
2. Insert 6 mm Allen wrench into the
• Align and level the doors with each other.
shaft of the lower hinge.
Meet most of these conditions by raising or lowering the
adjustable front rollers.
To level the cabinet using the anti-tip legs:
1. Slightly open the freezer drawer.
2. Lower the anti-tip legs until they are both touching the
floor. Use a pair of pliers to adjust.
To raise: turn leg
clockwise.
Door
To lower: turn leg
counterclockwise.
Door
3. Ensure both doors are bind-free
with their seals touching the
cabinet on all 4 sides and that
Anti-Tip
cabinet is stable. Legs
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Internal Shipping Materials Removal
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.
What's Next?
Congratulations! You are ready to begin enjoying your new refrigerator.
• For important safety instructions and to learn how to operate your refrigerator, please read the
entire Use & Care Manual.
• You may want to start with the NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS section of the Manual to learn what
to expect during typical operation.
• Please register your product by sending in the Registration Card.
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Installation Check List
Doors
Electrical Power
□ Handles are secure and tight □ House power turned on
□ Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides □ Refrigerator plugged in
□ Fresh Food doors are level
Ice Maker
Leveling □ House water supply connected to refrigerator
□ Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted ¼ □ No water leaks present at all connections
in. (6 mm) front to back
□ Ice Maker is turned ON.
□ Cabinet is sitting solid on all corners
Final Checks
□ Shipping material removed
□ Fresh Food and Freezer temperatures set
Screw To Cabinet
Cable
Harness
Cable
Clip
Tie
Retaining Clip
(4) Cable
Ties
Press the two
tabs on both
sides to release
the sliders
Press the two tabs
on both sides to
release the sliders
Freezer
Drawer
Freezer
Basket
To lower unit: turn adjustment
screw clockwise.
To raise unit: turn adjustment
screw counterclockwise.
Door
Raise
Door
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