0 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.
INSTALLATION 11 Unpacking the Refrigerator install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure. 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.
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.
INSTALLATION 13 Removing/Assembling the 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. WARNING • 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.
14 INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawer 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 freezer drawer. • Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. • Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator.
INSTALLATION 15 Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door • Install the right-side door first. 2 3 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 the wire harnesses d. 4 Place the cover e in its place. Insert and tighten the cover screw f .
16 INSTALLATION Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door CAUTION • Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed. 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Install the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge. Removing the Freezer Drawer Removing the lower freezer drawer in the same way. WARNING • Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer. • Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the drawer.
INSTALLATION 17 ENGLISH CAUTION • Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing personal injury. 4 Hold both rails and push them in simultaneously. CAUTION • Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing personal injury. 3 Lower the door into its final position and insert the screws in the rails on both sides. 4 Insert the basket into the frame, and push the drawer back until it clicks into place.
18 INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Line • If the water pressure remains low, call a licensed, qualified plumber. Before Beginning • All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. If necessary, call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.
INSTALLATION 19 (NDA tubing #49595 or #49599) or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing. NOTE ENGLISH • A self-piercing saddle type water valve should not be used. Water Line Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 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.
20 INSTALLATION c Packing Nut d Outlet Valve e Ferrule (sleeve) 8 Flush out the tubing. • Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing. a Pipe Clamp b Inlet End c Clamp Screw d Washer 6 Route the tubing. • Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.
INSTALLATION 21 10 Turn the water on at the shutoff valve. • Tighten any connections that leak. • Check to see if leaks occur at the water line connections. Both the left and right refrigerator doors have an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower them to align properly.
