Fisher & Paykel RX216DT7XV2 Installation Instructions And User Manual page 10

Installation instructions
8
Leveling
Caution!
To protect personal property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following:
Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure.
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the refrigerator should be level.
Note:
Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection before
leveling.
Some models only have front leveling adjustment screws (
Tools needed:
3⁄8" (9.5 mm) hex head driver
Carpenter's level
Remove toe grille.
1
Grasp firmly and pull outward to unclip.
Using hex head driver, turn front adjustment screws
2
( ) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower
a
the front of the refrigerator.
Select models also have rear adjustment screws
3
( ). Using the hex head driver, turn each of these
b
adjustment screws (
the refrigerator.
Using the carpenter's level, make sure front of refrigerator
4
is 1⁄ 4 " (6 mm) or ½ bubble higher than back of refrigerator
and that the refrigerator is level from side to side.
If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear
5
adjustment screw clockwise to raise rocking corner.
If doors are uneven, do the following:
Determine which door needs to be raised.
Turn front roller adjustment screw (
to raise front corner of door.
If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of its
adjustment range and doors are still not level,
raise or lower the opposite door by turning roller
adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise.
Check with level to verify 1⁄ 4 " (6 mm) tilt to the back for
proper door closure.
If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe grille and hinge covers.
Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots.
Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.
) to raise or lower the rear of
b
) clockwise
a
).
a
Step 1
Steps 2, 3
a b
Step 5
Fig.3 Leveling the refrigerator
b a
a