Kenmore 7897 - 18.2 cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator
This document should only be removed by customer after installation.
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.
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.
Prepare The Installation Site ....
Include these minimum guidelines in your site
preparation:
• Choose a place near a grounded electrical
outlet. Information about cabinetry
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter construction for your new appliance
plug. is available for contractors. Call
• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a 1-877-435-3287.
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 Room temperatures below 55°F
connections: (13°C) or above 110°F (43°C)
Sides 8=Top: 3/8 inch will impair cooling ability of your
refrigerator's compressor.
Rear: 1 inch
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
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, side may damage flooring.
Connect Water Supply
What you will need:
Shifting the refrigerator from side to
• Access to a cold water f/_Y_ 1_ t_'_t'_
line with pressure of
30-100 psi. To avoid property damage:
• Usecopper tubing for the waber supply line
• Copper tubing with (plastic tubing is more likelyto leak).
1/4-inch (6.4mm) OD.
Length for this tubing is " Ensure water supply complies with local
the distance from the rear of the refrigerator ............. Plumbing c°des: .............................................................................
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 Kit #53039117950, available from your
supply line. De not use a self-piercing shut-off dealer, provides all materials for a water
valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the supply installation, including 25 feet of
water supply connection at the rear of your copper tubing and full instructions.
refrigerator.
To conne_ the water supply to the rear of your
refrigerator: Plastic Water
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
Brass
Compression
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(include enough tubing in loop to allow
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Coil the excess copper tubing (about 21/2turns) behind your refrigerator as shown. Arrange
coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces.
Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak.
• 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.
, 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.
• Shifting the refrigerator from side
to side may damage flooring.
If you are installing your refrigerator without • Do not block the toe grille on the
connecting it to a water supply, make sure the ice lower front of your refrigerator.
maker's power switch is turned Off (see the Use & Sufficient air circulation is essential
Care Guide for more details), for proper operation.
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 1/4-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
2
Remove the toe grille.
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.
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely
when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope 1/4inch to 1/2
inch from front-to-back. Then level the refrigerator from side-to-
side.
Toe Grille
Adjustable Front Roller
(some models)
Ra_e
Stationary Front Roller
with Leveling Screw
(some models)
Please contact the store you purchased it from,
Remove Internal Shipping Materials
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.
and Tape
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Location of these materials may vary depending on your model,
Controls
When changing controls, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments.
Humidity
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Door Removal if necessar
If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please see "Door
Removal Instructions" in your Use & Care Manual.
Top
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[] Installation Checkoff List
Doors
[] Handles are secure and tight
[] Door seals completely to cabinet on all
sides
[] Freezer door is level across the top
[] Refrigerator is level, side to side and tilted
1/4" (6mm) front to back
[] Toe grille is properly attached to
refrigerator
[] Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
[] House water supply connected to
refrigerator
[] No water leaks present at all connections
- recheck in 24 hours
[] Ice Maker is turned ON.
[] Shipping material removed
[] Fresh Food and Freezer controls set
[] Crisper Humidity controls set
[] Registration Card sent in
[] House power turned on
[] Refrigerator plugged in
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