450 Series 30 & 36 Inch Built-In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Installation Manual F16BFRESC450PR F16BFRESC450SS F20BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450SS 1
Table of Contents Symbols and Their Meanings ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Installation Place ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Tool list ........................................................................................................................................
Confidential Removing the Mechanism Covers.................................................................................................................................. 56 Removing the Panel-Adjustment Mechanisms on the Refrigerator .............................................................................. 57 Preparing Furniture Door ...............................................................................................................................................
Symbols and Their Meanings Symbols used in the installation manual are as follows. Important information or useful usage tips WARNING: Conditions that may damage the product or its operating functions ATTENTION: Conditions containing serious injury risk Conditions containing electric shock risk Packaging materials of the product have been manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations.
Confidential • Minimum clearances between product parts and surrounding structures must be suitable. • Minimum dimensions and proper organization of ventilation holes must be observed. • The product must be connected to the mains power, and corresponding connections of other components must be suitable. • The product must be disconnectable from the power supply after installation. • The socket or fuse must be accessible to de-energize the product.
Climate class Climate range SN N ST T Ambient temperature of the room Between +50oF (10oC) and +90oF (32oC) Between +60oF (16oC) and +90oF (32oC) Between +60oF (16oC) and +110oF (38oC) Between +60oF (16oC) and +120oF (43oC) This appliance has been designed to be used in certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures). It must not be used out of this range.
Installation Place You must follow the instructions below: • The floor on which the product will be installed must be capable of bearing 1,200 pounds (544 kg) minimum. • Kitchen floor and the bottom of the product must be at the same level. Otherwise, problems may occur with the air suction of the product. • There must be no objects preventing the installation of the product at the back and on the side walls of the product's installation place. • The power socket must be at the correct place.
Confidential To avoid the risk of electric shock: • Connect the plug to a grounded 3-pin socket. • Do not remove the ground terminal of the plug. • Do not use adapters. • Do not use extension cables. ATTENTION: Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, fire or electric shock. Connecting the grounding conductor of the equipment to an improper place may lead to electric shock.
ATTENTION: There is a stainless steel door and stainless kick plate option. Please consult the authorized service. Ventilation: Vent holes where the air enters and exits the unit must not be blocked or obstructed. In addition, you must periodically clean the dust and dirt that accumulate on these holes in time. Electrical Connection: • Never use an extension cable. • The power socket must definitely be grounded and checked by an authorized person.
TOOL LIST Tools to be used when installing the product are as follows: Safety Goggles ½" Wrench Ladder Ø2.4 Drill bit Ø8.
ALTERNATIVES FOR INSTALLATION The product can be placed in various ways based on the kitchen design. It must be installed at a place where it is ensured that the door can be opened and closed properly. If the doors cannot be opened 90 degrees at least, you cannot completely open the drawers inside the product.
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION The instructions below have been prepared according to Built-in type. Built-in: The Appliance and Panels fully seat into the gap, and a material that can be their own box is jammed between the two kitchen cabinets or decorative columns. This is the most common installation scenario. Cabin Dimensions Cabin dimensions below must be checked before starting the installation.
Location of the Electrical Wiring Location of the electrical wiring must be within the range given below. ATTENTION: Do not use extension cables or two-pin adaptors and do not remove the ground terminal of the grounding cable. ATTENTION: A qualified electrician must ensure that the poles of the socket are connected correctly. Verify that the grounding of the socket is correct.
Location of the Water System The water connected to the water mains must be potable. Location of the water system must be within the range given below. Water system of the refrigerator must be connected to the water mains system in the house. The user must be able to switch it on/off with the valve when necessary. Objects that might pierce the water hoses or cause them to twist must not be present where the water line is installed. Pressure of the water system must be between 25-80 psi (1.7-5.5 Bar).
WARNING: • Flatness of the floor where the product will be installed must be checked with a Bubble Level Tool. • Uprightness of the furniture flanges must be checked with a Bubble Level Tool. • If the flatness and uprightness of the product is not proper, problems may arise with the installation.
PRODUCT DIMENSION Category F16BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR A 29 3/4” (756mm) 35 3/4” (908mm) 28 11/16” (729mm) 3 83 9/16” (2123mm) 83 9/16” (2123) 51 1/16” （1297mm) without panel : 23 5/16” (592mm) with panel : 24 ¼” (616mm) 16
28 11/16” (729mm) 17 83 9/16” (2123) 51 1/16” （1297mm) Gap : 1/8” (3mm) 83 9/16” (2123mm) FFD20ESC450PR without panel :23 5/16” (592mm) with panel : 24 ¼” (616mm)
Category F20BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR FFD20ESC450PR A 15 9/32" (388mm) 15 9/32" (388mm) 15 9/32" (388mm) 18
Category F16BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR A 32 7/16” (824mm) 38 7/16” (976mm) B 29 35 3/4“ (908mm) C 55 1/32” (1398mm) 3/4“ (756mm) 61” (1550mm) A C Minimum to wall 2 21 27/32” (555mm) 3/8” (10mm) 11/16” (68mm) B 90° 90°Door swing 19
Category F16BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR A 443/8” (1127mm) 54 3/4” (1391mm) B 29 35 3/4“ (908mm) 3/4“ (756mm) C 14 5/8” (371mm) 19” (483mm) D 52 11/16” (1338mm) 57 11/16” (1466mm) A C D B 115° 115°Door swing 20
35 ¾” (908mm) 42” (1067.6mm) 21 27/32” 2 7/32” (56.3mm) (555mm) 4.
53 27/32” (1368mm) 9 1/16” (230mm) 35 ¾” (908mm) 9 1/16” (230mm) Minimum to wall 41 ¾” (1060.
32 11/16” (831mm) 28 11/16” (729mm) 4” (102mm) 84” (2134mm) 1/8” (3mm) 3/4” (19mm) Remaining space after install 1/4” (6mm) 4” (83mm) Minimum height adjustment for leveling Front 5/16” (8mm) Rear ¼” (7mm) 1/8” (3mm) 1/8” (3mm) 5/32” (4mm) 84” (2134mm) 5/32” (4mm) 83 27/32” (2130mm) 51 1/16” (1297mm) Anti tip bracket location 3/4” (19mm)
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Height of the kitchen countertop based on the min/max.
Unpacking WARNING: At least two persons must carry the refrigerator. • Use a box cutter to remove the tapes. • Cut the Packaging Board with a Box Cutter through the section illustrated in dotted lines and remove it.
• Remove the Packaging Polystyrene material. ATTENTION: Do not remove the tape of the upper door on the product until the refrigerator is placed into the cabin. Risk of tipping over.
Removing connectors on the rear wall No √ Part name spec 16 20 92 1 Trim fridge furniture side PVC extrusion L=617, L=1,259 4 4 4 2 Trim fridge door side PVC extrusion L=1136 2 2 4 3 Trim freezer door side PVC extrusion L=556 2 2 2 4 Trim fridge furniture top PVC extrusion L=762, L=914 1 1 1 5 Cover freezer door top abs 1 1 1 Conference Category F16BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR FFD20ESC450PR Abbreviation.
Removing mounting Parts in the Freezer Compartment 24 25 26 No Part name spec 16 20 92 6 Template Furniture door paper 1 1 1 7 Anti tip bracket T4.0, Zn-coating 2 2 2 8 Dowel 8 8 8 9 Screw anti tip bracket screws M8*L60 8 8 8 10 Position adjustment jig ps 1 1 1 11 90° limiting pins sus 2 2 - 12 Spacer freezer furniture door abs 9 9 9 13 Screw freezer furniture door top ST M4.8x16 3 - - 14 Bracket freezer furniture door top T1.
No Part name spec 16 20 92 17 Bracket furniture T1.0, Zn-coating 8 8 8 18 Screw furniture bracket ST M4x14 16 16 16 19 Cover furniture door bracket abs 4 4 2 20 Screw furniture door bracket M4*12 8 8 4 21 Bracket furniture door T1.0, sus 4 4 2 22 Screw furniture door bracket ST M4x14 8 8 4 23 Screw furniture door hanger bracket ST M4x14 30 30 34 24 Screw freezer furniture door top ST M4.8x16 - 3 3 25 Bracket freezer furniture door top T1.
Removing the FRZ Door Remove 2 screws which are near the front section and connect the FRZ Door and the rail.
• Pull the door frontward to free it from the tabs at the back and remove it. Removing the Lower Vent Hole Assembly • Remove the 2 screws to take out the Lower Vent Hole Assembly.
Removing the Upper Vent Hole Part • Remove the 2 screws to take out the Upper Vent Hole Part.
PRE-INSTALLATION Continue to install the product according to the instructions below. Additionally, consider national and local instructions regarding installation. Please observe the following: • For the USA, The National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 – last version/State or Municipality directives and/or regional directives. • For Canada, The Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 – last version/State or Municipality directives and/or regional directives.
• Use a drill to create holes for dowels 8) at the marked points.
Fit the brackets (7) into their places, using 4 screws for each. You must use all of the 2 brackets to ensure safety of the product. 84” (2134mm) 83 27/32” (2130mm) 5/32” (4mm) Thickness • WARNING: If you are not sure whether the existing connection parts are fit to the wall as securely as they should be, you can use alternative anti-tip methods. If there is furniture at the back wall of the refrigerator, please make sure that the furniture is fixed to the wall.
Alternative anti-tip method: If the anti-tip brackets cannot be connected securely, you must use the alternative method below. In this method, you can use wooden girders to avoid the risk of tipping over. It must be installed as illustrated in the figure below. There must be no clearance between the product and the wooden girder. Minimum section dimensions of the wooden girder must be 3"x4" (75 mm x 100 mm). Width of the girder must be equal to the clearance where it will be installed.
Preparing the Water Hose and the Power Plug You will need a hose with a minimum length of 60" (1.5 meters) and a diameter of ¼" for water connections of the product during installation. A connector that has a thread with an external diameter of ¼ must be used to connect the hose end to the product. You can choose the method A or method B below to prevent the cable from getting jammed.
INSTALLATION TO THE CABIN Taking the Refrigerator from the Wooden Pallet • Remove the brackets that connect the refrigerator to the Wooden Pallet.
• Recline the refrigerator slowly and pull back with the help of the cart, and then land it. ATTENTION: The risk of tipping over is high as of this point. You should not open the doors until the product is placed into the cabin. Placing the refrigerator into the cabin • Insert the mains water hose into the duct at the back and take it out from the front.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • Apply the below method to prevent the cable from getting jammed. Power cord Nylon string Move to wall Water hose • Start the refrigerator and make sure it is energized. (You can check if the lamps of the freezer compartment are on or off to see if the product is operating). IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You can use tape and similar protectors on parts you think this is necessary to protect the edges of the furniture when placing the product.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must use the upper edges of the Freezer Door when aligning the product with the furniture. Adjustment of other edges are explained in the following pages.
Adjusting the height of the refrigerator in the cabin • Adjust the refrigerator height using the adjustable feet. WARNING: First of all, raise the front feet to reduce the risk of the cabin falling frontward.
• After adjusting the adjustable feet, check the flatness in both width and depth directions. The maximum height that the adjustable feet can reach is 1 9/16" (40 mm) and the product height is 85 3/8" (2,169 mm) IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Adjusting the refrigerator according to the cabin flange • For products with clad doors, the position of the Refrigerator is adjusted so that the door and the furniture surface are flush. You can also use gage (Item No10) if necessary.
• For products without clad doors, the product is placed using the Adjustment part (Item No10) as shown in the figure below. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: It is very important to align the upper edge of the Freezer door when aligning. All the other edges can be adjusted with the adjustment mechanisms.
• Position of the level adjustment part (10) must be adjusted according to the thickness of the door. It can adjust the level for 4 different door thickness levels.
Screwing the side brackets • • • Attach the Side Brackets to the furniture with 12 screws (Item No11) for each bracket. Fix the brackets (Item No17) to the unit, where 2 on the top, and 3 on every side. Use the screws (Item No18) to tighten. Use the 12 long screws(Item No16) to join the product and the cabinet. WARNING: Before starting to screw the Side and Upper brackets, please make sure that water is supplied to the product and there is no water leakage.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you have difficulty tightening the screws, opening a reference hole with the drill will make this procedure easier. Screwing the upper bracket • Attach the upper bracket to the furniture with 4 screws (Item No16).
INSTALLING THE CABIN BOTTOM Water connection • Use the box cutter to cut the water hose from the end of the pipe it comes out, leaving a section of 10". • Use the 2 wrenches to firmly connect the hose coming from the mains and the hose coming from the valve. WARNING: The hose coming from the mains must be one piece. Do not use extension hoses. WARNING: Make sure that the power is cut off when making the water connection of the product.
WARNING: Pressure of the water system must be between 25-80 psi (1.7-5.5 Bar). IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Once the connection is complete, you must turn on the mains valve and make sure that there is no leakage at that point.
Attaching the upper vent hole part • Use 2 screws to attach the upper vent hole part.
Attaching the lower vent hole assembly • Use 2 screws to attach the lower vent hole part. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You can move the lower vent hole forward-backward to adjust it to the kick plate in the kitchen. WARNING: Forward-backward travel distance of the lower kick plate must be 15/16" (23 mm). As you can see in the figure, the decorative kick plate must not be in front of the upper vent hole level.
Attaching the decorative parts • Attach the side closing parts (1) onto the right/left connection brackets. • Attach the upper closing part (4) onto the upper connection bracket.
FURNITURE DOOR PREPARATION This section contains information about preparing the furniture doors and mounting them to the product. WARNING: Maximum weights of the furniture to be mounted to the product are as follows. Fridge Door: 35.7 lbs. (16.2 kg) Freezer Door: 19.8 lbs. (9 kg) Choosing the Door Thickness • The door of your refrigerator can open by 115° maximum. If the door is going to open to this degree, you can choose the following thickness levels.
• You can limit the opening degree of your door to 90° if you want. In this case, the door thickness levels can be like the following (you can look at the relevant section to learn how to attach the 90° limiting pin.
Removing the Mechanism Covers • Remove one screw to take out the FF Upper Cover. WARNING: There is a magnet on the cover door hanger bracket. This is a functional part for the operation of the product. It should not be confused with the lower cover. • Remove two screws to take out the cover door hanger bracket.
Removing the Panel-Adjustment Mechanisms on the Refrigerator • Remove the Upper and Lower Adjusting Mechanism Assemblies from the FF Door.
• Remove the Panel-Adjustment Mechanisms from the lower part of the freezer Door.
Preparing Furniture Door IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must take the dimensions into account when grouping the cradle parts on the furniture door. When marking, you can use the "Furniture door preparation template" (Item No 6) provided with the product. WARNING: Handle connection holes must be adjusted according to the handles to be used in kitchen design. WARNING: Minimum thickness of the door must be ¾" (19mm).
Preparing the Fridge Furniture Door Category F16BFRESC450PR A 29 B F20BFRESC450PR 3/4“ (756mm) 35 3/4“ (908mm) 1 7/16” (38mm) 3 13/16” (98mm) B 4 7/16” (114mm) 26 13/16”(680mm) 3 7/16” (87mm) 51 1/16” (1297mm) A B 26 13/16”(680mm) 60
15 3/4“ (400mm) 3 3/4“ (95mm) 13/16” (21mm) 3 3/4“ (95mm) 17 11/16”(449mm) 17 11/16”(449mm) 51 1/16” (1297mm) 1 1/8” (28mm) Left door 3 9/16” (90mm) 3 9/16” (90mm) Right door 13/16” (21mm) 15 3/4“ (400mm) FFD20ESC450PR 61 1 1/8” (28mm)
WARNING: You must use screws suitable for the door thickness. • Install 2 cradles using the chipboard screws (Item No23). You can also use the template (Item No 6) provided with the product to align these parts. It is recommended to keep this template for future reference. • Attach the FRZ door handle. Screws holding the door handle must not protrude.
Preparing the Freezer Furniture Door 4 1/8” (105mm) 6 15/16” (176mm) 29 3/4 “ (756mm) 28 11/16“ (729mm) 1 7/16” (38mm)) 26 13/16”(680mm) 1 7/16” (38mm) F16BFRESC450PR 2 9/16” (65mm) 7 1/16” (179mm) 35 3/4” (908mm) 26 13/16”(680mm) 4 7/16” (114mm) F20BFRESC450PR FFD20ESC450PR 63 28 11/16“ (729mm) 1 7/16” (37mm)
WARNING: Handle connection holes must be adjusted according to the handles to be used in kitchen design. WARNING: Minimum thickness of the door must be ¾" (19 mm). WARNING: You must use screws suitable for the door thickness. • Install 1 cradle using the chipboard screws (Item No23). You can also use the template (Item No 6) provided with the product to align these parts. It is recommended to keep this template for future reference.
• Attach the FRZ door handle. Screws holding the door handle must not protrude.
• Lay down the furniture door, and place the freezer door onto it • Put the screws back but do not tighten Holes are in line 66
• Use the 3 screws (Item No13) to fix the bracket. the washers(Item No12) are provided in case of need. • Tighten the screws once the furniture door and the freezer door is perfectly attached. A total of 3 mm washers must be placed on the FRZ Door on the condition that all furniture dimensions are suitable. Washers to be used are determined based on the kitchen design. WARNING: You will find more Crescent Washers than you need in the mounting box. You can use them if your kitchen design requires so.
Installing the Fridge Furniture Door 1.
• Use the two screws removed from here to fix onto the adjusting bolts 69
• • Adjust from lower part of the door with 2 screws removed from here together with 2 slotted screws. Use the bracket(Item No21）to join the furniture door and fridge door, use 2 screws (Item No20) and 1 screw (Item No22) to fix.
• • Adjust from lower part of the door with 2 screws removed from here together with 2 slotted screws. Use the bracket（Item No21）to join the furniture door and fridge door, use 2 screws (Item No20) and 1 screw (Item No22) to fix.
• Clip the decoration cover (Item No19) 72
• Use the 4 screws removed from here to fix the upper/lower decoration cover.
WARNING: You must keep these parts for future use. You will need them if you want to change the door directions. Installing the Freezer Furniture Door • Install the Freezer Furniture door assembly onto the rails.
• Fix the Freezer Furniture door assembly onto the rails with 2 screws.
• Locate the drawer onto the rail and tighten the screws 76
If need to adjust the Furniture Doors ，and the operating principle of the mechanisms are shown below. Panel-adjustment for fridge door 1. Use the double-threaded bolts to align the door panel 2. Engage set screw1 (see the graphic) to shift the panel side to side. 3. Engage set screw2 (see the graphic) to shift the panel forward/backward; engage bolt to set the panel top part in place. 4.
Panel-adjustment for freezer door 1. Use the freezer furniture door adjustment washer to align the door panel top part. 2. Engage set screw1 (see the graphic) to shift the panel side to side. 3. Select fixing hole (see the graphic) to shift the panel forward/backward; engage fixing screw to set the panel in place. 4. Engage set screw2 (see the graphic) to shift the panel forward/backward; engage bolt to set the panel in place. 5. Engage the double-threaded bolts fixing the door panel lower part. 6.
• Attach the FRZ Cover (5) using the tabs. • Attach the side closing seals (2) (3).
HINGE ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the hardness of the hinges • Use a drill to adjust the hardness of the upper and lower hinges of the FF Door. Set the hinge adjustment screw to position "I" from position "O". WARNING: The door must be fully open during this adjustment. WARNING: This adjustment must definitely be performed after the door has been adjusted.
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE FF DOOR Removing the FF clad door • Set the hardness level of the hinge to "0". ATTENTION: Failure to set the hinge to "0" and continuing the installation like that may cause injury. • Remove the side closing seals.
• Loosen 2 screws of the Upper Cover of the Fridge Door and remove it. • Remove the upper adjustment kits • Loosen 2 screws of the Lower Cover of the Fridge Door and remove it.
• Remove FF Lower and Upper Bracket screws. • Remove the screw of FF Upper and Lower mechanisms. WARNING: The clad door will be released when these screws are removed. You must take measures to prevent the door from falling. You can tape the Furniture Door to the Inner Door or ask for help from another person. • Take the Fridge Furniture Door and lay it down on a table upside down. • You must attach the Furniture Door by rotating it 180° based on its current position.
Removing and preparing the Fridge Inner Door • Remove the hinge connection screws of the Hinge Brackets. ATTENTION: The clad door will be released when these screws are removed. You must take measures to prevent the door from falling. You can tape the Furniture Door to the Inner Door or ask for help from another person. • Take out the FF Door and lay it down on a table remove the fixing parts and screw them to the opposite side of the door.
⚫ Take out fridge door and lay it down on a table. ⚫ Remove the hinge brackets on the fridge door and screw them as shown figure.
Replacing the hinges • Remove the Hinge Caps located at the other side where you will fix the hinges.
• Remove the lower right hinge by loosening its 2 screws and fix it to its slot at the upper Left side.
• Remove the upper right hinge by loosening its 2 screws and fix it to its slot at the lower Left side 88
• Attach the Hinge Slot Caps removed from the left side to the Hinge Caps at the right side.
Installing the FF PU Door • Place the Fridge Inner Door to the refrigerator and fix it with 4 screws.
