Frigidaire FFTR1425VW - Installation Manual

This document should only be removed by the customer after installation.

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Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator?

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Please contact the store from which you purchased your refrigerator.

I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s fo r To p M o u n t Re f r i g e ra t o r

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Doors

Ƚ Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

Ƚ Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

Ƚ Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted

¼ in. (6mm) front to back

Ƚ Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Ƚ Anti-tip bracket set

Electrical Power

Ƚ House power turned on

Ƚ Refrigerator plugged in

Ice Maker

Ƚ House water supply connected to

refrigerator (ice maker installed)

Ƚ No water leaks present at all connections -

recheck in 24 hours

Ƚ Ice Maker is turned ON (ice maker installed)

Final Checks

Ƚ Shipping material removed

Ƚ Fresh Food and Freezer controls set

Ƚ Crisper Humidity controls set

Ƚ Registration Card sent in

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Installation Check off List

5

Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors

(if necessary)

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NOTE

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough

so the doors close freely when opened

halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼

inch to ½ in. from front to back. Then level

the refrigerator from side-to-side.

WARNING

The anti-tip device must be

installed according to the

instructions in your Use & Care

Manual. Failure to do so will result

in injury.

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:

• All 4 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 in. (6 mm) from front to back (to

ensure that doors close and seal properly).

• Doors should align with each other and be level.

Setting the Anti-tip device:

The Anti-tip brackets are located on the lower front corners of

the cabinet. Lower the Anti-tip on each side clockwise until they

contact the floor. Do not raise the cabinet

Lower

Anti-Tip Bracket

Controls

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Freezer Control

When changing controls, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments.

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NOTE

Allow 15 minutes for compressor to start

after initial start up or power interruption.

Refrigerator Control

Humidity Control

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Door Removal (if necessary)

If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please see

DOOR

REMOVAL

in your Use & Care Manual.

A

B

Hinge

Pin

Center

Hinge

Screws

Hinge

Hole

Plug

Door

Stopper

Door

Stopper

Screw

Bottom Hinge

Pin

Prepare The Installation Site

1

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:

Top

3.94 in 100mm

Sides

1.57 in 40 mm

Back

1.18 in 30 mm

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NOTE

Information about cabinetry construc-

tion for your new appliance is available

for contractors. Call 1-877-435-3287.

CAUTION

Room temperatures below 55°F (13°C)

or above 110°F (43°C) will impair cooling

ability of your refrigerator’s compressor.

Tools Necessary:

Phillips Head

or

Quadrex Head

Screwdriver

Socket

Wrench Set

Adjustable

Wrench

Flathead

Screwdriver

and

or

or

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NOTE

These installation instructions are

provided only as a possible customer

option. We recommend you use a

service or kitchen contracting pro-

fessional to install your refrigerator.

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.

2

Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator To Site

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 en-

trances. 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 overtighten retaining straps.

• Remove tape from doors only after the unit is in place.

CAUTION

Shifting the refrigerator from side to

side may damage flooring.

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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.

CAUTION

•

Shifting the refrigerator from side to side may damage flooring.

• Do not block the lower front of your refrigerator

.

Sufficient air circulation is essential for

proper operation.

Remove Internal Shipping Materials

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Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.

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.

2 pieces of tape

2 pieces of tape

1 piece of tape

4 pieces of tape

2 pieces of tape
2 pieces of tape

2 pieces of tape

2 pieces of tape

2 pieces of tape

2 pieces of tape

2 pieces of tape

2 pieces of foam

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Water Supply Connection

What you will need:

• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench,

flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips

TM

screwdriver

• Access to a household cold water

line with water pressure between 30

and 100 psi.

• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper

or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing

needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at

the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add

approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be

moved out for cleaning (as shown).

• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your

household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type

shutoff valve.

• Do not re-use compression fitting or use thread seal tape.

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper

water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

House

plumbing

line

Water line hookup

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NOTE

For homes with existing valves,

Frigidaire recommends its Smart

Choice

®

water line kit 5304437642

(with a 6 ft. stainless steel water

line), and for homes without an

existing valve, Frigidaire recom-

mends its Smart Choice

®

water

line kit 5304493869 (with a 6 ft.

polyline water line). Please refer to

www.frigidaire.com/Refrigerator-

Accessories for more information.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage:

• Use a water supply line made

of stainless steel tubing or

polyline.

• Ensure water supply complies

with local plumbing codes.

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NOTE

Automatic ice makers are optional accessories that may be

installed in most models at any time. Call your local dealer

for information about Ice Maker Kit 117000.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water

supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water

supply at shutoff valve.

3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

4.

If you use copper tubing

- Slide brass compression nut, then

ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water supply line

into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch / 6.4 mm). Slide

ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut

onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over

tighten. See Figure 1.

If you use braided flexible stainless steel tubing

- The nut is

already assembled on the tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and finger

tighten nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO

NOT over tighten. See Figure 2.

5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (copper tubing

only) to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns,

behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not

vibrate or wear against any other surface.

7. To turn ice maker on, press the ice maker’s On/Off power switch so

the LED is steadily illuminated.

8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections

that leak.

9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

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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.

Figure 1

Brass

Compression

Nut

Water Valve

Bracket

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

Copper water line from

household water supply

Plastic Water Tubing

to Ice Maker

Fill Tube

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Ferrule

(Sleeve)

Copper

Braided

Flexible

Stainless

Steel

Water Line

Water Valve

Bracket

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

6 ft minimum (1.8 m)

braided flexible stainless steel

water line from household water supply

Plastic Water Tubing

to Ice Maker

Fill Tube

(Include enough tubing to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Figure 2