Hotpoint FFUQ 18 Series Owner's manual

Brand: Hotpoint

Model: FFUQ 18 Series

Category: Fridges

Type: Owner's manual

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Safety Information

Adapter Plugs ................. 3

Connecting Electricity .......... 3

Extension Cords ............... 2

Safety Precautions .............. 9

Operating InstruCtions

Automatic lcemaker . ........... 8

Care and Cleaning .......... 9, 10

Shelves ..................... 5, 6

Storage Drawers .............. 6, 7

Temperaun_e Controls ........... 4

h_stallation Inslru_ions

Preparing to Install

the Refl_igerator . ............. 11

Reversing the Door Swing ... 16-92

h'ater Line Installation ...... 19-16

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Service ................ 94, 95

Normal Operating Sounds ...... 93

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .... Back Co_r

Product Registration ........ 99, ,9,0

Warranty .................... 31

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label on the upper

lett side of the fl'esh ti)od compartment.

162D6736PO07 39-6025&2 77-04 dR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the foflowing:

This refrigerator inust be properl) installed

and located in accordance with the Installation

hlstluctions befi)re it is used.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the refl'igerator. They could

damage the refl'igerator and seriously ii_jm'e

themselves.

Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet.

Skin may stick to these extremely cold

SI/I'I';I ces,

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

Keep finge_s out of the "pinch point" areas;

clearances between the dom_ and between

the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be careflfl closing doors when children are

in the area.

In refl'igeratots with automatic icemakers,

avoid contact with the moving parts of the

ejector mechanism, or with the heating

element that releases the cubes. Do not place

finge_s or hands on the automatic icemaking

mechanism while the refl'igerator is plugged in.

Unplug the refl'igerator beflwe cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicingbe

performedbya qualifiedindividual.

Tm'ning the control to the 0 position does

not remove power to the light circuit.

_ Do not refl'eeze ti'ozen too(ls which have

thawed completely.

[, DANGER! RISK OFCHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR

Child entral)inent and suffocation are not

problems of the past..Iunked or abandoned

refl'igerators are still dangerous...even if they

will sit fi_r "just a few days." If wm are getting

rid of veto" old refl'igerator, please fi)llow the

inst_ uctions below to hel I) prevent accidents.

Before You ThrowAway YourOld

Refrigerator or Freezer:

Take off the doors.

I ,eav e th e sh elve s in pl a c e s o th a t c h il d re n

mm not easiE climb inside.

Refrigerants

All refl'igeration products contain refl'igerants,

which trader fe(leral law must be removed prior

to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an

old reliigeration product, check with the

company handling the disposal about what

to (lo.

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against

the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessarx that it be a UiAisted,

3-wire gmtmding type appliance extension cord haxing a ,gr°unding, tX,'l)el)lug, and outlet and

that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimmn) and 12(1 xolts.

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WARNING!

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

For personal safety, this appfiance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (gromMing) wall outlet

to minimize the possibility of electric shock

hazard fl'om this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to make sm'e the outlet is

properly gromMed.

Where a standard 2-pr(mg wall (mtlet is

encountered, it is your personal responsibility

and obligation to have it replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into

its own individual electrical outlet which has a

voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

This l)rovides the best perflwmance and also

prevents overloading house wiring circuits which

could cause a fire hazard fl'om overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the

power cord. Always grip l)lug firmly and pull

straight out fl'om the outlet.

]),el)air or replace immediately all power cords

that have become fl'aved or otherwise damaged.

D() not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion

damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refl'igerator away fl'om the

wall, be careflfl not to roll over or damage the

power cord.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against

the use of an adapter plug.

However; if you must use an adapter; where local

codes pemdt, a temporary connection may be made

to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use

of a UIAisted adapter available at most local

hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned

with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide

proper polariS' in the connection of the power

cord.

When disconnecting the power cord fl'om the

adapter, always hold the adapter in i)lace with

one hand while pulling the power cord plug with

the other hand, If this is not done, the adapter

grotmd terminal is very likely to break with

repeated use.

If the adapter ground tem/inal breaks, DO NOT

USEthe refrigerator until a proper gromM has

been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a waft outlet

coverscrew does not ground the appliance unless the

coverscrew is metal, and not insulated, and the waft

outlet is grounded through the house wiring Youshould

have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to

make sure the outlet is properly grounde_

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthetemperaturecontroldial

Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments--fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the

refrigerator.

ControlSettings

Temperature Control Dial

The temperature control dial has nine settings plus O. I is the wannest. 9 is the coldest.

At first, set the dial at 5.

After using the refl'igerator, a(!iust the dial if necessary.

Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial and you can turn the dial to the setting

that's best stilted to w)m" needs.

Allow 24 horn's fi)r the refl'igerator to get cold.

Aboutthefreshfoodcompartmentshelves, w Hetpeint.cem

Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models.

, Half-Width Shelves

[]

E_Tilt Up

One end of the shelf rests on a molded

side-wall SUl)port; a bracket on the other

end hooks into a track on the rear

cabinet wall.

Toremove, lift the shelf up at fl'ont, then

off the sui)i)ort and out of the track.

Toreplace, select desired shelf height.

With shelf fl'ont raised slightl B hook

the bracket's top lug into the track,

then lower the shelf onto the sui)port.

NOTE:Theshelf to theright ofthetrackis

designedtohookintothenght-hands/ot,

theshelf to theleft isdesignedtohook

into theleft-handdot.

Full-Width Shelves

Some models have a steel wire sliding

shelf, a stationary tempered glass shelf or

two steel wire stationary shelves. These

shelves can be moved to another place

in the fl'esh fl)od compartment.

The fifll-width sliding shelf has stop-locks.

_]_en placed correctly on the shelf

supports, the shelf will stop befin'e coming

completely out of the refrigerator and will

not tilt when vou place fi)od on it or

rein ove fl)od from it.

To remove the full-width shelves, lift the

rear of the shelf and pull forward.

Toremove a furl-width shelf when the fresh

food compartment door cannot be opened

fully, lift the rear of the shelf, pull

fl)rward and down, tilt the shelf and

take it out.

Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)

Spillproof shelves have special edges

to hel I) prevent spills from drii)ping

to lower shelves. To remove or replace

the shelves, see the above instructions.

About the freezer compartment shelves.

Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf.

Ice-Tray Sbeff

Toremove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left

side of the shelf off its supports, then

pull the shelf to the left to fl'ee it of the

I_lug suI)ports. Pull the shelf to the right

to ti'ee the pins fl'om the holes in the

cabinet wall.

Step Shelf

Toremove the step shelf."

_]I,ifl left side of shelf slightly.

[]Moxe shelf to the left to fl'ee its right

ends fl'om holes in the cabinet w_iil.

I,ower fight side of shelf, moxe shelf

[] to the right and rake it out.

Toreplace the step shelf."

_]_A ith shelf tilted as shown, lit left ends

of shelf into holes in cabinet wall.

[]i,ifl left side of shelf slightly; sx6ng shelf

up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in

cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place.

About the storage drawers.

Not all features are on all models.

Fru# and Vegetable Drawers

Excess water that may a('cmnulate in the

bottom of the (h'awet_ should be emptied

and the drawers wiped drw

Utility Drawer

The utilit) drawer can be moxed to the

most useflfl location for your thmil_'s

needs,

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Not all features are on all models.

Adjustable Humidity Drawer (onsomemodels)

Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW

HIGH setting to proxide high htuniditv setting to proxide lower humidit_ lmels

recommended fin" most xegetables, recommended fin" most fruits.

HIGH LOW

Drawer and Cover Removal

Drawers can be removed easily by grasping

tile sides and lifting up slightly while

pulling ch'awe_ past tile stop location.

Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover

To remove the cover, lift it off its suI)I)orts,

pull it fin'ward, tilt it and take it out.

Twin Drawers with Glass Cover

To remove:

_] Remoxe tile drawers.

[_ Reach in, push tile front of glass

coxer up, and at tile same time, pull

it forward as thr as it will come.

Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning tile

cold glass cover with hot water because

the extreme teml)erature difference may

cause it to break.

[_] Remoxe tile drawer frame. (Always

YeI/lox, e tile glass cox,eI" before )ou

take out the drawer fl'ame.)

I,ift the fl'ame ott the supports at each

side and back, pull it fin'ward, tilt it and

take it out.

To replace:

_]i,ower tile frame until it rests on tile

suI)ports at each side and back.

_Replace tile glass coxer, i)ushing its

rear edge tir'ml)into tile rear f_ame

channel and ,*entlx lowering the front

into place.

[_]Replace the drawers.

About the automatic icemaker.

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12to 24 hours to begin making ice.

Power

Switch

Powerswitch model

FeelerArmin

theSTOP

FeelerArmin (up)position

tile ON (down)

poat_on

Feelerarmmodel

Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

The k'emaker will produce seven cubes

per cycle--ai)i)roxin_ately ] 00-130 cubes

in a 24-hour period, depending on

ti'eezer coillpai'tiilen[ [eillpei'attii'e_

i'OOill teillpei'attli'e_ ntli/lbei" of dooi"

openings and other use conditions.

There are two t),})es ot icemakei_: power

switch models and teeler am/models.

If the refl_igerator is operated befin'e

the water connection is made to the

icelnakei; set the power switch to 0 (off)

or move the teeler am_ to the STOP(up)

position.

When the refl_igerator has been

connected to the water SUl)ply, set the

power switch to the I (0nJposifion or move

the teeler aim to the ON (down) position.

On power switch models, the green light

will come oil.

You will hear a buzzing sound each time

the icemaker fills with water.

The icemaker will fill with water when

it cools to ] 5°K A newly-installed

refl'igerator may take ] 2 to 24 hours

to begin making ice cubes.

Throw away the first few batches of ice

to allow the water line to clear.

Be sure nothing interteres with the

sweep of the feeler arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the

feeler arm, the icemaker will stop

producing ice.

It is normal fin" several cubes to be joined

together.

If ice is not used fl'equently; old ice cubes

will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

On power switch models, the green power

light will blink it ice cubes get stuck in the

icemakeI: To correct this, set the power

switch to 0 (0ffJand retrieve the cubes. Set

the power switch to I (on) to restart the

icemakei: _Mter the icemaker has been

turned on again, there will be a delay of

about 45 minutes heft)re the icemaker

i'estliiles operation.

NOTE:Inhomeswith lower-than-averagewater

pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle

multipletimes when makingone batch of ice.

Icemaker Accessory Kit

If your retrigerator did not alread_ come

equipped with an automatic icemakei,

an icemaker accessory kit is axailable at

extra cost.

Check the back of the refrigerator for

the specific icemaker kit needed fin.

VOIII" illodel,

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. .eotpoint.com

Cleaning the Outside

The door handles and trim (on some

models). Clean with a cloth (lmnl)ened

with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean

cloth lightly dan_i)ened with kitchen

appliance wax or mild liquid dish

detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,

soft cloth.

The stainless steel panels and door handles

(oil some models) can be cleaned with

a commercially availal)le stainless steel

cleaner. Do not use al)pliance wax or

polish on the stainless steel.

Donot wipetherefrigeratorwith a soileddish

cloth orwet towel.Thesemayleavearesidue

that canerodethepaint.Donot usescounbg

pads,powderedc/eanere,bleachorc/eanere

containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan

scratchand weakenthepainthblsh.

Cleaning the Inside

Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open bo×

ot baking soda in the fresh fl)od and

fl'eezer compartments.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

If this is not practical, wring excess

moisture ()tit of sponge or cloth when

cleaning around switches, lights or

controls,

Use wam_ water and baking soda

solution--about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of

baking soda to a quart (l liter) of water.

This both cleans and neutralizes o(loi_.

Rinse and wipe (lrv:

After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a

thin laver of petroleum.jelly to the door

gaskets at the hinge side. This helps kee I)

the gaskets fl'om sticking and bending

()tit of shape.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (onsome

models) with hot water because the extreme

temperature difference may cause them to

break. Handle glass shelves careful/_ Bumping

tempered glass can cause it to shatter

Do not wash any plastic refngerator parts in

the dishwashe_

CleanflTgthecondensercoils.

Condenser

There is no need for routine condenser

cleaning in normal home operating

environments. However. in environments

that may be particularly dusty or greasy;

the condenser should be cleaned

periodically fl)r efficient refl'igerator

operation.

To clean the con(lensei; turn the

temperature control dial to 0. Sweep

}lW}lV OI" V}ICIIIIIII tI I) dust.

For best results, use a bIush specially

designed fl)r this purpose. It is available

at most appliance parts stores.

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Behind the Refrigerator

Be carefld when moving the refrigerator

awav frmn tile wall. All types of floor

coverings can be damaged, particularly

cushioned coverings and those with

embossed surfaces,

Turn tile leveling legs at each fl'ont corner

of tile refrigerator counterclockwise tmtil

tile rolle_ sui)port tile refl'igeratm; Pull tile

refl-igerator straight out and retm'n it to

position by pushing it straight in. Moving

tile refl-igerator in a side direction may

result in damage to tile floor covering or

reti-_geratm:

When pushing the refngerator back, make sure

you don't rot over the power cord or icemaker

supply line {on some models).

_Mter rolling tile reli'igerator back into

place, turn the legs clockwise until the

legs again bear the weight of the

refl'igerator.

Light Bulb Replacement

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug

the refl'igerator fl'om its electrical outlet,

unscrew tile bulb when cool and replace

it with an appliance bulb of the same or

lower wattage.

Turningthecontrolto the0 positiondoesnot

removepowerto thefight circuit.

Preparing for Vacation

For long vacations or absences_ i'ei/love

food and uni)lug tile refl'igeratm: Move

tile temperatm'e control dial to tile 0

position, and clean the interior with a

baking soda solution of one tablespoon

(l 5 ml) of baking soda to one qtlart

(] liter) of water: i,eave tile doors open.

Set tile icemaker power switch to tile

0 (off) position or move tile libeler arm to

tile STOP(up) position (depending on

model) and shut off the water supply to

the refrigerator.

If tile temperatm'e can drop below

freezing, have a qualified servicer drain

the water supply systeln (oil SOln e inodels)

to prevent serious property damage due

to flooding.

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as grille,

shelves and drawers by taping them

secm'elv in place to prevent damage.

Besuretherefngeratorstaysin anupright

positionduringmowbg

Installation

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Models 16,17,18

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - S ,,ethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Obse,,'e ,ll

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

instructions with tile (_onsumer.

• Note to ConsulTler - Kee I) these instructions

for fllture reference.

• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical skills.

• Completion time - Refrigerator Installation

15 rain utes

Reversing the Door Swing

1 hour

• Proper installation is tile responsibility of tile

installer.

• Product failm'e due to improper installation is not

covered under tile _'arrantv.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER

(on some models)

If tile refrigerator has an icemaker, it will have to be

connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit

(containing COl)per tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and

instructions) is available at extra cost fl'om vom" dealer

or fl'om Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

REFRIGERATOR LOCATION

• Do not install tile reflJgerator where tile temperature

will go below 60 °F (l 6 °C) beca use it will not run often

enough to maintain proper mmperatures.

• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it flfllv

loaded.

CLEARANCES

_Mlow tile fi)llowing clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation and I)lumbing, and electrical

coililectioiis.

• Sides./4 (19ram)

• Top 1"(25 ram)

• Back 1" (25 ram)

ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS

Leveling legs near each fl'ont corner of tile refl'igerator

are a(!justable. They firmly position tile refl'igerator

and prevent it from moving when tile doors are

opened. I,eveling legs should be set so the front of the

reti'igerator is raised just enough that tile doo_ close

easily when opened about hall\ray.

Turn tile leveling legs clockwise to raise tile

refl'igerator, counterclockwise to lower it.

Rollers next to the leveling legs allow wm to move the

refl'igerator awav fl'om tile wall fl)r cleaning.

Turn the legs co/mterclockwise until the weight of the

refl'igerator is transferred fl'om them to tile rollers.

After rolling tile refl'igerator back into place, turn tile

legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of

tile refrigerator.

Installation Instructions

B INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Ilecommended coi)per water supply kits are _._TXSX2,

WXSX3 or WXSX4, depending on the amom_t of

tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines

are refrigerator tubing kits WX08X10002,

WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025.

When connecting your refl'igerator to a reverse

osmosis water system, follow the mamffactm'er's

I'e COIIlIIl en da tions.

This water line installation is not warranted by the

refl'igerator or icemaker mamdhctm'er. Follow these

instructions carefldlv to minimize the risk of expensive

water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house

i_lmnbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and

lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified

plmnber to correct water hammer bet)re installing

the water supply line to the refl'igerator.

To prevent bm'ns and product damage, do not hook

up the water line to the hot water line.

If wm use yoHr refrigerator 1)eiore connecting the

water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is

in the 0 (off} position (on power switch models) or the

teeler arm is in the STOP (up) position (on feeler arm

models).

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where

temperatures tall below fl'eezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a power

drill) during installation, be sure the device is double

insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the

hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local

i_lmnbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Copper or approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit,

1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator

to the water sui)ply. If using COl)per, be sm'e both

ends of the tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you need: measure

the distance ti'om the water wflve on the back of the

refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8'

(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing

(about 8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about l 0"

[25 cm] diameter) to allow the reti'igerator to move

out from the wall atter installation.

Approved plastic refl'igerator tubing kits are available

in the fl}llowing lengths:

2' (0.6 m) - WX08X10002

6' (1.8 m) - X,\TX08X10006

15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015

25' (7.6 m) - X,\3X08X10025

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)

as described above.

NOTE: The tufty approved plastic tubing is that

supplied in the refrigerator tubing Mts listed above.

Do not use m_y other plastic water supply line because

the line is raider pressure at all thnes. Certain types

of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause

water damage to your home.

Installation Instructions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

• A water supply Mt (containing tubing, shutoff wflve

and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost

fl'om your dealer or fl'om Parts and Accessories,

1.888.261.3055.

• A cold water supply. The water pressm'e must be

between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.1 bar).

• Power drill.

• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.

• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.

• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and

2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect the COl)per tubing

to the shutoff wflve and the refl'igerator water \_flve.

• If you are using an approved plastic refrigerator

tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled

to the robing.

• If wmr existing copper water line has a flared fitting

at the end, you will need an adapter (available at

i_hunbing supply stores) to connect the water line to

the refl'igerator OR wm can cut off the flared fitting

with a tube cutter and then use a compression

fitting. Do not cut fl)rmed end from approved

plastic reii'igerator robing.

• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water lille.

The shutoff wflve should have a water inlet with a

ufiniumln inside dialneter of 5/32" at the point of

connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type

shutoffwflves are included in inany water supply kits.

Before i)urchasing, inake sure a saddle-type valve

complies with yore" local phunbing codes.

Install the shutoff xalxe on the nearest frequentl) used

drinking water line.

[] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER

SUPPLY

Tm'n on tile nearest fimcet hmg enough to clear

the line of water.

[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

Choose a location fin" tile valve that is easily

accessible. It is best to connect into the side of

a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to

connect into a horizontal water pipe, u/ake the

connection to tile top or side, rather than at tile

bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment fl'om

the water pipe.

[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a 1/4" hole in tile water pipe (exen it using

a selfXpiercing _al_e) using a sharp bit. Remo_e any

bm'_ resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.

Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill,

Faihu'e to drill a 1 " may

/4 hole result in reduced

ice production or smaller cubes.

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Installation Instructions

B INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoff _al_e to the cold water pipe with

the pipe clami_.

Pipe Clar@--_,

Saddle-TypeJ VerticalCold

ShutoffValve WaterPipe

NOTE: (_ommonwealth of Massachusetts Plmnbing

Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle wflves

are illegal and use is not pemfitted in Massachusetts.

Consult with wmr licensed plmnber.

[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten the clamp screws tmtil the sealing washer

begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or w)u mav Clush the

tubing.

Washer

ClamF

[] ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and

the refrigerator,

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall

or floor (behind the refl'igerator or adjacent base

cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing

(about 8 t_'et [944 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about

10" [95 cm] diameter) to allow the refl'igerator to

move out from the wall after installation.

[]

CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and feHule (sleexe)

fi_r COl)per tubing onto the end of the tubing and

connect it to the shutoff xalxe.

Make sm'e the tubing is flflly inserted into the

wflve. Tighten the compression nut secm'elv.

For plastic tubing fl'om an approved refl'igerator

tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into

the shutoff wflve and tighten compression nut until

it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn

with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

Saddle-Type

ShutoffValve _,

PackingNut-

--Compression

Nut

Approved

_ _Tubing

Outlet Valve-- -- Ferrule (sleeve)

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plmnbing

Codes 248(:MR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.

Consult with your licensed l)lmnber.

[] FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on and flush out the

tubing tmtil the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water wflve after about

one quart (l liter) of water has been flushed

through the tubing.

Installation Instructions

[] CONNECT THE TUBING

TO THE REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

• Before making tile connection to tile refrigerator,

be sure tile refrigerator power cord is not I)lugged,,

into tile wall outlet,

• We recommend installing a water filter if wmr

water supply has sand or particles that could clog

the screen of the refi'igerator's water wdve. Install

it in tile water line near tile refl'igerator. If using

an approved plastic refl'igerator robing kit, you

will need an additional robe (_\)X08X10002) to

connect tile filter. Do not cut plastic tube to

install filter.

Remo_,e tile access co_,er,

Remove tile plastic flexible cap from tile water

xalxe (refl'igerator cmmection).

Place tile compression nut and teHule (sleeve)

onto tile end of tile robing as shown. On an

approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit, tile nuts

are ah'eadv assembled to tile tubing.

Insert the end of the tubing into the water wdve

connection as tar as possible. While holding the

tubing, tighten the fitting.

For plastic tubing fl'om an approved refrigerator

tubing kit, insert the molded end of the robing into

the shutoff wdve and tighten compression nut tmtil

it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn

with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)

Fasten tile tubing into tile clamp provided to

hold it in a vertical position. You may need to

P_T open tile clamp.

1/4" Copper -- -- TubingClamp

Tubing

Refrigerator

Connection

Reattach the access co_,ei;

1/4"Compression

Nut

(sleeve)

Approved

PlasticTubing

[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten am cmmections that leak.

Installation Instructions

El INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

__rran,*e the coil of tubing so that it does not xibrate

against the back of the refrigerator or against the

wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

[] START THE ICEMAKER

On power switch models, set the icemaker power

switch to the I (011)position. On feeler arm models,

move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. The

icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches

its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below.

It will then begin operation automatically:

Powe

Power switch model

theON(down)position

Feelerarmmodel

NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the

water xalxe may turn on up to 3 times to delixer

enouoh water to the icemaker.

B REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

IMPORTANT NOTES

\,_l_en re\'e_'sing the door swing:

• Read the inst_ uctions all the way through befl)re

starting.

• Handle parts carefldly to awfid scratching paint.

• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using

them in the wrong places.

• Provide a non-scratching work sm'tace fin.

the doors.

IMPORTANT: Once wm begin, do not move the

cabinet until doo>swing reversal is completed.

These instructions are fi)r changing the hinges fl'om

the right side to the left side--if wm ever want to change

the hinges back to the right side, follow these same

inst_ uctions and reverse all references to left and right.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillipsscrewdriver

5/16" hex-head

socketdriver

Puttyknifeor thin-blade

screwdriver

Maskingtape

T20 or T25 Torxdriver,

(needed for some

models)

5/16" open-end

wrench

Installation Instructions

[] BEFORE YOU START

1.1 UnI)lug the retrigerator fi'om its electrical

outlet.

1.2 Erupt)all door shelxes, including the dairx

coi//pai'tillent.

CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the

floor. To do so could (lai/laoe_ the door stop,

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape.

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

(CONT.)

2.2 X_ith a :5/16" hex-head socket dfixer, remoxe the

screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.

2.3 I,ifl the hinge (and the shim glued to it)

straight up to fi'ee the hinge pin fi'om the socket

in the top of the door and set it aside, along

with its screws.

2.4 Remme the tape and tilt the door away from the

cabinet. I,ift it off the center hinge pin.

2.5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with

the outside up.

Installation Instructions

B REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR

(CONT.)

2.6 Transfi_r the 2 screws ti'om the opposite side oI

the cabinet to the screw holes w_cated by the

top hinge remowd.

[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD

DOOR (CONT.)

3.4 Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching

S//IS[ilce.

[] REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR

3.1 Tape the door shut with maskim,. _ tape.

3.5 Transfer the two screws fl'om the opposite side of

the cabinet to the screw holes _ _cated b_ the center

hino-e reillo_,al,

3.2 Using a 5/16" hex-head socket screwdriver and

a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two

screws holding the center hinge (and the shim

glued to it) to the cabinet. I,itt the center hinge

to ti'ee its pin from the socket in the top of the

dora; and set hinge and screws aside. Be careful

not to lose the center hinge spacer mad washer.

3.3 Remove tile tape and tilt tile door away fl'om tile

cabinet. I,ift tile door fl'om tile pin in tile bottom

hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the

door bottom, put it back on tile hinge.)

3.6 Transfer tile washer (if)our model has ()tie) to tile

opposite side.

3.7 %_ke ()tie (ff tile screws removed in step 2 and start

it in tile outem/ost screw hole on tile opposite side.

Do not drive it all tile way down--leave enough

space under the screw head tot thickness of shim

and bracket.

Installation Instructions

[] REVERSING THE HARDWARE

4.1 Remo',e the base grille (if your reh'igerator has

one) b} pulling it straight out.

4.2 Mo_,e the bottom hinge bracket (and shim glued

to it) and plastic washer from the right side to the

leii side,

Plastic Plastic

-'_ I Washer

Wosher o,I€-_[

Bracket Hinge_ _

Bracket

Modelswith a hingebracket

thathas2screwholes.

Modelswith a hingebracket

thathas4screwholes.

Switchthe hingepinto the

oppositesideofthe bracket.

4.3 Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and

screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet.

Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.

Installingthe hingeonthe left. Installingthe hingeonthe right.

NOTES:

• Some hinges have ffmr holes. Which holes vou

use for installing tile hinge depends on which

side you install tile hinge.

• Tile outer edge of tile hinge should be parallel

to tile edge of tile case lot correct installation.

I_REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

5.1.1 Remoxe tile bottom cap b',,I_ushing, it

toward tile bottom of tile do()); and

reillove tile screw tlndeFneath.

Remove tile two screws holding tile

handle to tile top of tile door.

5.1.2 Remove tile handle.

5.1.3 Remove tile screws from tile fight edge of tile

door top and insert them into tile handle screw

holes on tile opposite side.

Installation Instructions

B REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

[_REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

(CONT.)

5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

(cont.)

5.1.4 _]th tape-tipped putty knife or thin-

blade screwdriver, P_T out the plug

button fl'om the hinge hole on the left

side of the door and insert it into the

hole on the opposite side that was

w_cated by remoxM of the top hinge.

PlugB_

5.1.5 Pull the plug button from the front of the door

and transfer it to the opposite side.

Plug

Toreattachthehandleonthe

oppositeside.

5.2 Transfer door stop

5.2.1 Mo_e the metal door stop h'om the right

end to the left end.

,,__'Door Stop

5.2 Transfer door stop (cont.)

5.2.2 Mo',e any screws from the left end to the

fight end.

RightSide

5.3 Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door

Handle

5.3.1 Attach the handle to the right side of the

door with screws at the top and under the

handle plug.

5.3.2 Reinstall the handle I)lu°_.

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