Frigidaire FPRU19F8WF Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions for Single-Door Refrigerator and Freezer
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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1
Site Installation
Your unit is designed to be free standing as part of a
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kitchen. Be sure to coordinate site preparation and
installation with your kitchen contractor. Include these
minimum guidelines in your site preparation:
Information about cabinetry
• For side-by-side paired units, make sure there are 2
construction for your new appliance
separate dedicated grounding-type duplex wall
is available for contractors. Please
outlets for the freezer and the refrigerator.
refer to your Use & Care Manual for
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
more information.
• The floor should be level and able to support a fully
loaded appliance.
• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range,
dishwasher or other heat source.
• The ice maker and water dispenser require water
supply access (some models).
Refrigerator: Room temperatures
• For complete access to drawers, fully open the doors.
below 55°F (13°C) or above 110°F
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
(43°C) will impair cooling ability of
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
the compressor.
connections: Sides: 3/16" / Top & Rear: 1"
Freezer: Room temperatures
below 0°F (-18°C) or above 110°F
(43°C) will impair cooling ability of
the compressor.
2
Water Supply Connection
(some models)
What you
will need:
• Access to a
cold water line To avoid property damage:
with pressure
• Use a water supply line made
between 30
and 100 psi.
• A water
• Ensure water supply complies
supply line
made of braided stainless steel tubing or polyline. To
determine the length needed, measure the distance
from the water valve inlet at the back of the 
refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add
approximately 6' (1.8
m), so the refrigerator Check with your local building
authority for recommendations on
can be moved out
A
water lines and associated materials
for cleaning.
prior to installing
• A shutoff valve to
Depending on your local/state build-
connect the water
ing codes, we
supply line to your
with existing valves, Smart Choice®
household water
water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6'
system. DO NOT use
Stainless Steel Water Line), and for
a self-piercing type
homes without an existing valve, we
shutoff valve.
recommend Smart Choice® water line
• Before using the
kit 5305510264 (with a 20' copper
water dispenser
B
water line with self-tapping saddle
(some models) for
valve). Please refer to your
the first time or after
Care Manual for more
changing the water
filter you must prime your water dispenser system. Using a drinking glass dispense water for 4
minutes to flush the water system.
• The water dispenser inside the cabinet allows the water nozzle (A) to be recessed against
cabinet when not in use and to be extended outward when in use. To use the water dispens-
er, push the water nozzle (A) so it is fully extended. Place a drinking cup against the paddle
(B) and press to dispense water. When finished press water nozzle (A) to recess back into
cabinet (if desired).
• The unit will not produce ice during the first 24 hours of operation.
• Enable Water Dispenser on the appliance control display, and fully extend the water nozzle.
• For additional information see WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION in the Use
CAUTION
While we do not recommend copper water lines, if you choose to use copper, DO NOT reuse
compression fitting or use thread seal tape. Use a new compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for connecting a copper supply line to the inlet water valve.
3
Transporting and Permanent Position Placement
If possible, use a hand truck to position the ap-
pliance directly in front of the cabinet enclosure.
Ensure sufficient clearances when moving the
appliance through doorways and openings to
prevent damage to your appliance.
After removing the external packaging from
your appliance, you may still need to use a
hand truck to move it through close spaces or
entrances. CAUTION: Only remove the door
protective door pad and film once the
appliance is in its final position. If the unit
is larger than the entrance door, remove the
entrance door.
When using a hand truck:
• Load the appliance from the side of cabinet only,
with the handle side of the appliance closest to the
hand truck to prevent the door opening.
• Do not run retaining straps over the handles.
• Do not overtighten the retaining straps. • Do not allow the hand truck
• Never use the appliance handles to move
the appliance.
• Remove tape from the doors only after the unit is
• The appliance is heavy. We
in place.
Be careful to not move the unit beyond its water supply
(copper tubing) connections.
• Shifting the appliance from side to
Plug in the power cord, and push the appliance straight
back into place.
• Do not block the lower front of
IMPORTANT
If you are installing your appliance without con-
necting it to a water supply, make sure you turn off
the ice maker/water dispenser (some models) on
the appliance control display (see the Use & Care
Manual for more details).
Do not remove the protective door
pad until you complete the installation.
4
Refrigerator Leveling and Door Adjustment
Guidelines for final positioning of your appliances:
• Rest all bottom feet firmly on a solid floor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front, rear, and
sides. It is VERY IMPORTANT for your unit to be
level in order to function properly. If the appliance
is not leveled during installation, the door may be
misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing
cooling, frost or moisture problems. You must level
the unit for the ice maker to function properly.
• Level the appliance near the final location, and then
adjust as necessary until the appliance is leveled.
The cabinet is heavy. We recommend
two people to level the cabinet.
Not satisfied with your appliance installation?  Please contact the store from which you purchased it.
If transporting your unit requires door removal, you must have
a consistent 9 mm door gap around the perimeter of the
cabinet to ensure proper gasket sealing to prevent frost in
freezer. Measure the 9 mm gap from the metal of the cabinet
to the metal on the door.
NOTE
To level the appliance:
Insert the appliance slider under the unit. Place the
unit into its location. Use a level to make sure the unit
is level from front to back and side to side. First adjust
the front leveling legs, and then the rear if necessary. If
NOTE
you cannot access the rear leveling legs, slide the unit
back out and adjust it. Slide the unit back into place and
recheck with the level. Repeat if necessary.
Setting the anti-tip bracket:
Units are equipped with an anti-tip bracket. The anti-tip
bracket is located on the lower front corner of the
cabinet, on the lower hinge bracket. After fully leveling the
CAUTION unit, lower the anti-tip foot by turning it clockwise
until is securely contacts the floor. Do not raise the cabinet.
WARNING
5
Internal Shipping Materials Removal
Location of these
CAUTION
materials may vary
depending on your model.
We use packing foam, corrugate,
clips, and tape to secure the internal
of braided stainless steel tubing
parts of your appliance for shipping.
or polyline.
Once you place the appliance
in position, you can remove this
with local plumbing codes.
material. We recommend you
remove ALL packaging tape from
the appliance.
NOTE
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Protective Interior Film Removal
your new appliance.
IMPORTANT
recommend, for homes
Be sure to remove the protective film on all LED light
covers. Leaving them in place may cause frost to form
on the protective lens covers and the surrounding area.
Carefully remove the protective film from the side walls
of the cabinet liner (some models). To remove begin at
one corner and pull the film away from the liner. Do
Use &
not use sharp objects to remove the protective film to
information.
prevent damaging the liner.
& Care Manual.
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Protective Door Film Removal
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NOTE
You should not remove the door pad and protective
films until you completely install the appliance.
1. Peel the protective film from the upper RH and LH
corners downward at a 45° angle (Fig. 1). Continue
tearing diagonally across the door in a downward
motion until you remove the protective film in a "V"
pattern on the door (Fig. 2).
CAUTION
retention strap to make contact
with the unit to prevent damage.
recommend 2 people for moving
the appliance.
side may damage flooring.
your appliance. Sufficient air
circulation is essential to operate
your appliance properly.
2. Gather any loose excess film, rolling it up. Then pull the
IMPORTANT film upward (Fig. 3). Continue pulling the film until it is
approximately 2" from the upper door edge. Using a
slow and steady motion while maintaining a 45° angle
with the upper edge, pull the remaining film, starting
from either the left or right side upward against the
plastic door end cap.
(if necessary)
CAUTION
This unit does not have rollers. Use
an appliance slider or protective
floor covering while moving the unit
into place. Do not slide the unit with
leveling legs fully extended.
CAUTION
Set hinge
parallel to
cabinet
x2
You must install the anti-tip device ac-
cording to the instructions in your Use
Lower
& Care Manual. Failure to do so may
result in injury.
45° 45°
Only the customer should remove this document after installation.
3. Pull the lower section of the protective film
downward at a 45° angle, gathering any loose
excess film, rolling it up. Continue pulling the film
until it is approximately 2" from the lower door edge.
Note: It may be helpful to place second hand on
the film in close proximity to the door panel to ease
the film removal process (Figure 4).
4. While holding the loose film in one hand, use your
second hand to push the remaining film downward
against the lower door edge using a slow and
steady motion while maintaining a 45° angle with
9mm lower door edge. Continue to use the second hand
to push/pull on remaining film in a slow and steady
downward motion until you fully remove the film.
WARNING
Do not use a knife to remove
remaining pieces of film.
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Suggestions
You may experience operation problems if you do not complete any of the installation tasks. Here
is a list of things to check for:
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• Is the power cord plugged in?
• Is the appliance connected to the household water supply?
• Is the household water supply valve turned on?
• If you had to remove the appliance doors, are the door gaskets sealing properly around the
entire perimeter of the cabinet?
• Is Ice Maker illuminated on the appliance control display (some models)?
• Is Water Dispenser illuminated on the appliance control display (some models)?
• Is the unit properly leveled to ensure the ice maker functions properly?
• For a paired set, check to make sure the doors do not interfere with opening and closing.
Other possibilities to check:
• Is the power to the receptacle turned on?
• Is the water filter in the fresh food compartment fully seated (some models; see the 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.
Congratulations. You are ready to begin enjoying your new appliance(s).
• To become aware of IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and learn how to operate your
appliance(s), 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, or you can simply send in the Registration Card.
9
Door Handle Installation
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NOTE
Install the door handle only once you have fully installed the unit since you will need to
remove the door protective pad and the protective film before this step.
CAUTION
Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION
when installing these handles. The round-
ed end of the handles may be sharp.
Door Handle Mounting Instructions
1. Remove the handle and any protective
packaging from inside the appliance.
2. Position the handle end caps over the upper and
lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) fastened
into the door, ensuring the holes for the set
screws are facing away from the hinge.
3. While holding the handle firmly against the door,
fasten the upper and lower Allen set screws (B)
with the supplied Allen wrench.
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 Installation Checkoff List
Doors
 Handles are secure and tight
 Door seals completely to the cabinet on
all sides
 Door is level from side to side across the top
Leveling
 Appliance is level, side to side and front
to back
 Cabinet is set solid on all 4 leveling feet
 Anti-tip bracket is set in front of the unit
Electrical Power
 House power is turned on
 Appliance is plugged in
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Accessory Kits
Included Accessories (vary by model):
• Handle Installation Kit
• Upper and Lower Hinge Covers
• Air Filter
• Ice Scoop
• Produce Keeper
Fig. 1
• Water Filter (installed)
Your freezer includes a filtered ice kit. The filtered ice kit
provides a way for the freezer to receive "filtered" water from
the refrigerator when they are paired together. If you install the
freezer as a stand-alone appliance, then store the filtered ice
kit with product literature for safe keeping.
Trim kits are optional kits designed to provide a built-in look
for the refrigerator and freezer. Trim kits come in multiple sizes
45° 45°
and finishes. Go online to see recommended cabinet sizes.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
45° 45°
Fig. 4
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NOTE
Tighten and sub-flush all set screws (seat the
Allen set screw just below the surface of the
end cap) of handle end cap. Draw the end
caps tight to the door with no gaps.
A
B
Ice Maker/Water Supply
 House water supply is connected
to the appliance
 No water leaks present at all
connections - recheck in 24 hours
 Ice maker is turned ON or water
dispenser is turned ON (varies by model)
Final Checks
 Shipping material removed
 Appliance temperatures are
set to recommended settings
 Registration card sent in
 Provided accessories and consumables
are installed (vary by model)
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