Frigidaire FRSS26L3AF - Installation Manual

T h i s d o c u m e n t s h o u l d o n l y b e re m ove d by c u sto m e r a f te r i n st a l l a t i o n .

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Not satisfied with your refrigerator installation?

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Please contact the store from which you purchased it.

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

S i d e - by- S i d e R e f r i g e ra to r

Doors

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Handles are secure and tight



Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides



Doors are level with each other

Leveling



The cabinet is leveled at the front and

rear, so the front is raised

¼

" (6 mm)

above the rear to ensure door will open/

close and seal properly.



Toe grille is properly attached



Cabinet is level on the floor

Electrical Power



House power turned on

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Appliance plugged in

Ice Maker

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House water supply connected

to appliance



No water leaks present at all

connections - recheck in 24 hours

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Ice maker is turned ON

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Ice and water dispenser operates correctly

Final Checks



Shipping material removed

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Refrigerator and freezer temperatures

set to recommended setting



Crisper humidity controls set

(some models)

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Registration card sent in

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Installation Checkoff List

Socket Wrench Set

OR

OR

Adjustable Wrench

3/8" Fixed Wrench

Tools Necessary:

AND

Phillips

TM

Head

T25

Torx Head

Screwdriver

T25

T20

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, do not connect your

appliance to an electrical power source until you have completed Step 3 of these instructions.

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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 appliance.

4

Permanent Position Placement

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, make sure the ice

maker’s power switch is turned Off (see the Use

& Care Manual for more details).

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.

1

Site Installation

Your unit is designed to be part of a built-in kitchen

cabinet system. Be sure to coordinate site preparation

and installation with your kitchen contractor. 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.

• The floor should be level and able to support a

fully loaded appliance.

• The ice and water dispenser requires water

supply access.

• Plan for easy access to countertops when

removing food.

• For complete access to drawers and freezer

baskets, fully open the doors.

CAUTION

Room temperatures below 55°F (13°C)

or above 110°F (43°C) will impair cool-

ing ability of the compressor.

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NOTE

Information about cabinetry con-

struction for your new appliance is

available for contractors. Call 1-877-

435-3287.

Allow the following clearances for ease of

installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top

:

⅜

in. /

Rear

: 1 in.

2

Tra n s p o r t i n g to Re f r i g e ra to r S i te

Af te r re m ov i n g t h e ex te r n a l p a c ka g i n g f ro m yo u r re f r i g e rato r,

yo u m ay st i l l n e e d to u s e a h a n d t r u c k to m ove i t t h ro u g h c l o s e

s p a ce s o r e n t ra n ce s . I f t h e re f r i g e rato r i s l a rg e r t h a n a n e n -

t ra n ce, co n s i d e r 2 o p t i o n s :

CAUTION

Shifting the refrigerator from side

to side may damage flooring.

• Remove the entrance door if one exists.

• Remove the refrigerator doors (see how in your Use & Care Manual ).

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 tape from doors only after unit is in place.

3

Water Supply Connection

What you will need:

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NOTE

For homes with existing valves,

use Smart Choice® water line kit

5304437642 (with a 6 ft. stain-

less steel water line), and for homes

without an existing valve, use Smart

Choice ® water line kit 5304493869

(with a 6 ft. polyline water line).

Please refer to Frigidaire.com for

more information.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage:

• Use a water supply line made

of braided stainless steel tubing

or polyline.

• Ensure water supply complies

with local plumbing codes.

• Access to a cold water line

with pressure between 30

and 100 psi.

• A water supply line made of

braided stainless steel tub-

ing or polyline. To determine

the length needed, measure the distance from

the water valve inlet at the back of the refrigera-

tor to your cold water pipe. Then add approxi-

mately 6 ft (1.8 m), so you can move the refrig-

erator out for cleaning.

• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line

to your household water system.

DO NOT

use a

self-piercing type shutoff valve.

• While we do not recommend copper water lines, if

you choose to use copper,

DO NOT

reuse com-

pression fitting or use thread seal tape. Use a new

compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connect-

ing a copper supply line to the inlet water valve.

To connect the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve:

1. Disconnect the unit from the electrical 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

(copper 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 arrange coils so they do

not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

7. Turn ON the water supply at the shutoff valve and tighten any

connections that leak.

8. Reconnect refrigerator to an 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.

• See your Use & Care Manual for detailed information about

setting up and operating the ice and water dispensing system.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

Figure 1

A

B

J

F

G

H

K

Figure 2

A

Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube

B

Steel Clamp

C

Brass Compression Nut

D

Ferrule (Sleeve)

E

Copper Water Line

F

Water Valve Bracket

G

Valve Inlet

H

Water Valve

I

Copper Water Line from Household Water Supply*

J

Braided Flexible Stainless Steel Water Line

K

6 ft. (1.8 m) Braided Flexible Stainless Steel

Water Line from Household Water Supply*

*Include enough tubing in the loop to allow

moving the refrigerator out for cleaning

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Removing Internal Shipping Materials

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.

Location of these

materials may vary

depending on your model.

Congratulations. You are ready to begin enjoying your new refrigerator.
• To become aware of

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

and learn how to operate your

refrigerator, please read the entire Use & Care Manual .

• Start with the

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS

section of the Manual to learn more about

what to expect during typical operation.

• Please register your product online at Frigidaire.com, or you can simply send in the

Registration Card.

And thank you for choosing Frigidaire!

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Suggestions

Operation problems are possible if any of the installation tasks are not completed. Here is a

list of things to check for:
• Is the refrigerator’s power cord plugged in?

• Is the refrigerator connected to the household water supply?

• If you had to remove the refrigerator and freezer doors, did you reattach water and power

connectors at the door hinges? (See the Use & Care Manual for detailed instructions on

removing and replacing doors.)

• Is the ice maker power switch turned On?

Other possibilities to check:
• Is the power to the receptacle turned on?

• Is the water filter above the fresh food compartment fully seated (see Use & Care Manual

for details)?

If you still have operation problems after checking these suggestions, please see the

TROUBLESHOOTING

section in your Use & Care Manual .

5

Refrigerator Leveling and Door Adjustment

(if necessary)

1/4”

(6 mm)

1/4”

(6 mm)

A

B

Installation Checkoff List:

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



Level the cabinet at the front and rear ensuring the doors will open, close, and seal properly.



Align and level the doors with each other.

Level the cabinet using the leveling feet:

1. Open both doors and remove the toe grille (see

Toe Grille

Installation and Removal

in the

INSTALLATION

section of your

Use & Care Manual).

2. Level the cabinet at the front and rear so the front is raised

¼

" (6

mm) above the rear. Close the doors. Use an adjustable wrench to

loosen the feet (A). Once you have lowered the leveling feet slightly,

use the wrench on the nut (B) to lower (counterclockwise) or raise

(clockwise) the front of the cabinet ensuring the unit is sitting flat on the floor.

3. Check the pull force on the handles after the unit has run for 5 minutes. This ensures an

air-tight seal forms between the door gasket and the metal part of the cabinet.

Level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge:

1. Before leveling either door, remove set screw that locks door

height into position using a

3

/

32

hex key. (See illustration 1.)

2. If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door (2A) or

the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door (2B), raise

the door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise

using a 12 mm wrench (See illustration 3).

3. After leveling, verify the door stop contacts the lower hinge

and the top of the door does not contact the upper hinge

through full movement of the door

(from fully closed to fully open).

4. Reinstall the set screw, locking the

door height.

5. To replace the toe grille, open both

doors. Slide the left and right sides

of toe grille over the lower hinges

of the refrigerator. While pushing

the toe grille firmly against cabinet,

fasten the bottom clips of the toe

grille to the cabinet. Fasten the top

clips to the cabinet. Close the doors.

Fasten the right and left side clips

into the groove of the bottom hinge.

12 mm

Adjustment

Screw

El tornillo

de ajuste

Vis de

réglage

3

Set Screw

Tornillo de

fijacion

Vis fixe

3

/

32

"

3

/

32

"

1

12 mm

2

B

A