us_main.book.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM 10 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. a Unpacking the Refrigerator b Choosing the Proper Location c Disassembling/Assembling d Connecting the Water Line e Leveling and Door Alignment WARNING • Connect to potable water supply only.
us_main.book.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM INSTALLATION 11 Unpacking the Refrigerator WARNING • The refrigerator is heavy. Protect the floor when moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. • Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
us_main.book.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM 12 INSTALLATION Dimensions and Clearances • Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is sufficient room to move the refrigerator through doors or narrow openings. • If an opening is too narrow to fit the refrigerator through, remove the refrigerator doors. See Removing/ Assembling the Doors and Drawers in this manual.
us_main.book.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM INSTALLATION 13 Removing/Assembling Handles fasteners and tightening the set screws b with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench. ENGLISH When moving the refrigerator through a narrow opening, removing the doors is preferred. The appearance of the handles may vary from what is shown. CAUTION • When assembling or disassembling the refrigerator handles, grasp the handle firmly to avoid dropping it. • Do not swing the handle into nearby people or animals.
us_main.book.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM 14 INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling Doors and Drawers If the entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway. WARNING • Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors and drawers. NOTE • Disassembling/Assembling the Water Lines • Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing.
us_main.book.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM INSTALLATION 15 4 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door. ENGLISH CAUTION • Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface. 3 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door. CAUTION • Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface. Removing the Right Refrigerator Door 1 Detach all the wire harnesses a. Unscrew the ground wire b.
us_main.book.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM 16 INSTALLATION CAUTION • Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing personal injury. 6 3 Hold both rails and push them in simultaneously. Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. Assembling Freezer Drawers 4 5 1 Pull out both rails simultaneously, until they are fully extended.
us_main.book.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM INSTALLATION 17 CAUTION 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure. 2 Fit the hinge a over the hinge lever latch b and slot it into place. Rotate the lever c counterclockwise to secure the hinge. 3 Connect all the wire harnesses d. Screw in the ground wire e. 3 4 5 ENGLISH • Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer.
us_main.book.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM 18 INSTALLATION 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Install the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge. NOTE • Disassembling/Assembling the Water Lines 2 Fit the hinge a over the hinge lever latch b and slot it into place. Rotate the lever c clockwise and fasten the hinge. e Collet f Tube g Insert line h Clip • Gently press the collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube.
us_main.book.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM INSTALLATION 19 • Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where the ambient temperatures fall below freezing. • Connect to potable water supply only. CAUTION • To prevent burns and product damage, only connect the refrigerator water line to a cold water supply. • Power drill. • ½ in. or adjustable wrench. • Flat-blade and Phillips-head screwdrivers. • Two ¼ in.
us_main.book.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM 20 INSTALLATION WARNING • When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is battery-powered, double-insulated or grounded in a manner that will prevent the hazard of electric shock. 1 NOTE • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
us_main.book.book Page 21 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM INSTALLATION 21 (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. • Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 ft. coiled into three turns of about 10 in. diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. 7 Connect the tubing to the valve. • Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.
us_main.book.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM 22 INSTALLATION Leveling and Door Alignment the height. Turn the nut to the right to raise the door or to the left to lower it. Leveling The refrigerator has two front leveling legs. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front-to-back or sideto side.
us_main.book.book Page 23 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:11 PM INSTALLATION 23 • Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding. Position the Refrigerator • Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. Start the Icemaker • If the water line is connected, set the icemaker power switch to the ON position.
