Frigidaire FRT18B5JM Installation Instructions

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Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator?



Please contact the store you purchased it from.

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 (

1

/

4

inch).

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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6

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Doors



Handles are secure and tight

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Door seals completely to cabinet on all

sides



Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling



Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted

1/4” (6mm) front to back



Toe grille is properly attached to

refrigerator

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Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power



House power turned on



Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker



House water supply connected to

refrigerator

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No water leaks present at all connections

- recheck in 24 hours

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Ice Maker is turned ON.

Final Checks



Shipping material removed



Fresh Food and Freezer controls set

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Crisper Humidity controls set

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Registration Card sent in

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Installation Checkoff List

Prepare The Installation Site

Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site

Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.

Plastic

Putty

Knife

Adjustable

Wrench

Socket

Wrench Set

OR

Phillips

head

or

Quadrex

head

screwdriver

™

™

Tools Necessary:

Pliers

Awl

(OR)

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.

2

Use a flat-blade screwdriver or

3

/

8

inch socket wrench to raise or

lower the front rollers.

Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling

screws.

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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Toe Grille

Raise

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

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NOTE

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely

when opened halfway.

The refrigerator should slope

1

/

4

inch to

1

/

2

inch from front-to-back.

Then level the refrigerator from side-to-

side.

Humidity

Control

Top

Hinge

Cover

Top

Hinge

Center

Hinge

Shim

Pin

Door

Stop

Door Stop

Screw

Hinge

Pin

Screws

Bottom

Hinge

Toe Grille

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