Frigidaire FPHT2097VF - 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 f o r

To p M o u n t G a l l e r y/ P ro f e s s i o n a l R e f r i g e ra to r

• All 4 corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.

• The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.

• The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to

support a fully loaded refrigerator.

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.

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.

Lower

Anti-Tip Bracket

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:

Sides & Top

:

3

/

8

in.

Rear

: 1 in.

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NOTE

Information about cabinetry con-

struction for your new appliance is

available for contractors. Call 1-800-

374-4432.

CAUTION

Room temperatures below 55°F

(13°C) or above 110°F (43°C) will im-

pair cooling ability of your refrigera-

tor’s compressor.

OR

Tools Necessary:

#2 Square

Bit

or

Quadrex Head

Screwdriver

(OR)

Socket

Wrench Set

Plastic

Putty

Knife

Adjustable

Wrench

Pliers

Awl

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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 profes-

sional 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 Refrigerator To Site

By now, you have already removed your refrigerator’s shipping car-

ton. 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 2 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.

• Never use refrigerator handles to move

the refrigerator.

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

CAUTION

Shifting the refrigerator from side

to side may damage flooring.

4

Final Positioning of Refrigerator

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.

IMPORTANT

If you are installing your refrigerator without

connecting it to a water supply (some models),

make sure the ice maker’s power switch is turned

Off (see the Use & Care Guide for more details).

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.

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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.

To Connect Water Supply Line To the Ice Maker Inlet Valve:

1 Disconnect the refrigerator from the electric power source.

2 Place the end of water supply line into a sink or a

bucket. Turn ON the water supply and flush the supply

line until the water is clear. Turn OFF the water supply at

the shutoff valve.

3 Remove the plastic cap from water valve inlet and

discard the cap.

4

If you use copper tubing

, slide brass compression

nut, and then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line.

Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as

it will go (

¼

in. / 6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into

valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto

valve. Tighten another

½

turn with a wrench; DO NOT

overtighten. 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

½

turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten.

See Figure 2.

5 With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line (cop-

per tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

6 Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only),

about 2

½

turns, behind refrigerator as shown and ar-

range 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 the water supply at the shutoff valve and

tighten any connections that leak.

9 Reconnect refrigerator to an electrical power source.

Brass

Compression

Nut

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 in to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

Plastic Water

Tubing to Ice

Maker Fill Tube

Brass

Compression

Nut

Ferrule

Sleeve

Copper

Line

Water

Valve

Bracket

Water

Valve Inlet

Water

Valve

Copper water line

from household water supply

Clamp

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

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NOTE

Automatic ice makers are optional accessories

that may be installed in most at any time. Visit

www.frigidaire.com for information about Ice

Maker Kit 117000.

3

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, mea-

sure the distance from the ice maker inlet

valve at the back of the refrigerator to your

cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7

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 ex-

isting valve, Frigidaire recommends

its Smart Choice

®

water line kit

5304493869 (with a 6 ft. polyline

water line). Please refer to www.

frigidaire.com 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.

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 reuse 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.

Remove Internal Shipping Materials

5

Location of these materials may vary depending on

your model.

We use packing foam, clips and tape to secure the

internal parts of your refrigerator for shipping. Once the

refrigerator is in position, you can remove this material.

7

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.

Hinge

Pin

Center

Hinge

Screws

Hinge

Hole

Plug

Door

Stopper

Door

Stopper

Screw

Bottom Hinge

Pin

A

B

8

Doors

Ƚ

Handles are secure and tight

(some models)

Ƚ

Door seals completely to cabinet on

all sides

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Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

Ƚ

Refrigerator is level, side to side and

tilted

¼

in. (6 mm) front to back

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Cabinet is set solid on all corners

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Anti-tip bracket set

Electrical Power

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House power turned on

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Refrigerator plugged in

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Installation Checkoff List

Ice Maker

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House water supply connected to

refrigerator (ice maker installed)

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No water leaks present at all connections

- recheck in 24 hours

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Ice Maker is turned ON (ice maker installed)

Final Checks

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Shipping material removed

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Fresh Food and Freezer controls set

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Registration Card sent in

Figure 1

Figure 2

Controls

6

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 (Gallery/Professional Models)

Humidity Control

Freezer Control