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Forte 450 Series Installation Manual

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450 Series 30 & 36 Inch
Built-In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Installation Manual
F16BFRESC450PR
F16BFRESC450SS
F20BFRESC450PR
F20BFRESC450SS
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  • Page 1 450 Series 30 & 36 Inch Built-In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Installation Manual F16BFRESC450PR F16BFRESC450SS F20BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450SS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Symbols and Their Meanings ............................4 Installation Place ................................7 Tool list ................................... 10 ALTERNATIVES FOR INSTALLATION............................11 PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION ............................12 Cabin Dimensions ................................12 Location of the Electrical Wiring ............................ 13 Location of the Water System............................14 Production dimension ……...
  • Page 3 Confidential Removing the Mechanism Covers..........................56 Removing the Panel-Adjustment Mechanisms on the Refrigerator ................57 Preparing Furniture Door ............................... 59 Preparing the Fridge Furniture Door ..........................60 Installing the Fridge Furniture Door ..........................68 Installing the Freezer Furniture Door ..........................74 HINGE ADJUSTMENT ................................

  • Page 4: Symbols And Their Meanings

    Symbols and Their Meanings Symbols used in the installation manual are as follows. Important information or useful usage tips WARNING: Conditions that may damage the product or its operating functions ATTENTION: Conditions containing serious injury risk Conditions containing electric shock risk Packaging materials of the product have been manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations.
  • Page 5 Confidential • Minimum clearances between product parts and surrounding structures must be suitable. • Minimum dimensions and proper organization of ventilation holes must be observed. • The product must be connected to the mains power, and corresponding connections of other components must be suitable. •...
  • Page 6 Climate class Climate range Ambient temperature of the room This appliance has been designed to be used in certain climate ranges Between +50 F (10 C) and +90 F (32 (ambient temperatures). It must not Between +60 F (16 C) and +90 be used out of this range.

  • Page 7: Installation Place

    Installation Place You must follow the instructions below: • The floor on which the product will be installed must be capable of bearing 1,200 pounds (544 kg) minimum. • Kitchen floor and the bottom of the product must be at the same level. Otherwise, problems may occur with the air suction of the product.
  • Page 8 Confidential To avoid the risk of electric shock: • Connect the plug to a grounded 3-pin socket. • Do not remove the ground terminal of the plug. • Do not use adapters. • Do not use extension cables. ATTENTION: Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, fire or electric shock. Connecting the grounding conductor of the equipment to an improper place may lead to electric shock.
  • Page 9 ATTENTION: There is a stainless steel door and stainless kick plate option. Please consult the authorized service. Ventilation: Vent holes where the air enters and exits the unit must not be blocked or obstructed. In addition, you must periodically clean the dust and dirt that accumulate on these holes in time. Electrical Connection: •...

  • Page 10: Tool List

    TOOL LIST Tools to be used when installing the product are as follows: Safety ½" Cordless Goggles Wrench Drill ammer Ladder Ø2.4 Drill bit Ø8.0 Safety Drill bit Cutter Gloves ¼" Tape Star bit measure Wrench Flat Bubble Tape Wheelbarrow Level Tool...

  • Page 11: Alternatives For Installation

    ALTERNATIVES FOR INSTALLATION The product can be placed in various ways based on the kitchen design. It must be installed at a place where it is ensured that the door can be opened and closed properly. If the doors cannot be opened 90 degrees at least, you cannot completely open the drawers inside the product.

  • Page 12: Preparation For Installation

    PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION The instructions below have been prepared according to Built-in type. Built-in: The Appliance and Panels fully seat into the gap, and a material that can be their own box is jammed between the two kitchen cabinets or decorative columns. This is the most common installation scenario.

  • Page 13: Location Of The Electrical Wiring

    Location of the Electrical Wiring Location of the electrical wiring must be within the range given below. ATTENTION: Do not use extension cables or two-pin adaptors and do not remove the ground terminal of the grounding cable. ATTENTION: A qualified electrician must ensure that the poles of the socket are connected correctly. Verify that the grounding of the socket is correct.

  • Page 14: Location Of The Water System

    Location of the Water System The water connected to the water mains must be potable. Location of the water system must be within the range given below. Water system of the refrigerator must be connected to the water mains system in the house. The user must be able to switch it on/off with the valve when necessary.
  • Page 15 WARNING: • Flatness of the floor where the product will be installed must be checked with a Bubble Level Tool. • Uprightness of the furniture flanges must be checked with a Bubble Level Tool. • If the flatness and uprightness of the product is not proper, problems may arise with the installation.

  • Page 16: Production Dimension

    PRODUCT DIMENSION Category F16BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR 29 3/4” (756mm) 35 3/4” (908mm) without panel : 23 5/16” (592mm) with panel : 24 ¼” (616mm)
  • Page 17 FFD20ESC450PR without panel :23 5/16” (592mm) with panel : 24 ¼” (616mm)
  • Page 18 Category F20BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR FFD20ESC450PR 15 9/32" (388mm) 15 9/32" (388mm) 15 9/32" (388mm)
  • Page 19 Category F16BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR 32 7/16” (824mm) 38 7/16” (976mm) 29 3/4“ (756mm) 35 3/4“ (908mm) 55 1/32” (1398mm) 61” (1550mm) 3/8” (10mm) 90° 90°Door swing...
  • Page 20 Category F16BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR 443/8” (1127mm) 54 3/4” (1391mm) 29 3/4“ (756mm) 35 3/4“ (908mm) 14 5/8” (371mm) 19” (483mm) 52 11/16” (1338mm) 57 11/16” (1466mm) 115° 115°Door swing...
  • Page 21 35 ¾” (908mm) 90° 90°Door swing FFD20ESC450PR...
  • Page 22 53 27/32” (1368mm) 9 1/16” (230mm) 9 1/16” (230mm) 35 ¾” (908mm) Minimum to wall Minimum to wall 115° 115°Door swing 50 3/4” (1289mm) FFD20ESC450PR...
  • Page 23 Anti tip bracket location 3/4” (19mm) Remaining space after install Minimum height adjustment for leveling 3/4” (19mm)
  • Page 24 F16BFRESC450PR FFD20ESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR...
  • Page 25 Height of the kitchen countertop based on the min/max. height of the cabin; standard 4” (102mm) 32 11/16” (831mm) 84” (2134mm) minimum 3 13/16”(97mm) 32 1/2“ （826mm） 83 13/16“ （2129mm） maximum 5 3/8“（137mm） 34 1/8“ （866mm） 85 3/8“ （2169mm） 36” (914mm) 17011/16”...

  • Page 26: Unpacking

    Unpacking WARNING: At least two persons must carry the refrigerator. • Use a box cutter to remove the tapes. • Cut the Packaging Board with a Box Cutter through the section illustrated in dotted lines and remove it.
  • Page 27 • Remove the Packaging Polystyrene material. ATTENTION: Do not remove the tape of the upper door on the product until the refrigerator is placed into the cabin. Risk of tipping over.

  • Page 28: Removing Connectors On The Rear Wall

    Removing connectors on the rear wall Part name spec Trim fridge furniture side PVC extrusion L=617, L=1,259 Trim fridge door side PVC extrusion L=1136 Trim freezer door side PVC extrusion L=556 Trim fridge furniture top PVC extrusion L=762, L=914 Cover freezer door top Conference √...

  • Page 29: Removing Mounting Parts In The Freezer Compartment

    Removing mounting Parts in the Freezer Compartment Part name spec Template Furniture door paper Anti tip bracket T4.0, Zn-coating Dowel Screw anti tip bracket screws M8*L60 Position adjustment jig 90° limiting pins Spacer freezer furniture door Screw freezer furniture door top ST M4.8x16 Bracket freezer furniture door top T1.0, sus...

  • Page 30: Removing The Frz Crisper

    Part name spec Bracket furniture T1.0, Zn-coating Screw furniture bracket ST M4x14 Cover furniture door bracket Screw furniture door bracket M4*12 Bracket furniture door T1.0, sus Screw furniture door bracket ST M4x14 Screw furniture door hanger bracket ST M4x14 Screw freezer furniture door top ST M4.8x16 Bracket freezer furniture door top T1.0, sus...

  • Page 31: Removing The Frz Door

    Removing the FRZ Door Remove 2 screws which are near the front section and connect the FRZ Door and the rail.

  • Page 32: Removing The Lower Vent Hole Assembly

    • Pull the door frontward to free it from the tabs at the back and remove it. Removing the Lower Vent Hole Assembly • Remove the 2 screws to take out the Lower Vent Hole Assembly.

  • Page 33: Removing The Upper Vent Hole Part

    Removing the Upper Vent Hole Part • Remove the 2 screws to take out the Upper Vent Hole Part.

  • Page 34: Pre-Installation

    PRE-INSTALLATION Continue to install the product according to the instructions below. Additionally, consider national and local instructions regarding installation. Please observe the following: • For the USA, The National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 – last version/State or Municipality directives and/or regional directives. •...
  • Page 35 • Use a drill to create holes for dowels 8) at the marked points. (5/16” -Ø8) • Use the hammer to fit the dowels（8）...
  • Page 36 • Fit the brackets (7) into their places, using 4 screws for each. You must use all of the 2 brackets to ensure safety of the product. WARNING: If you are not sure whether the existing connection parts are fit to the wall as securely as they should be, you can use alternative anti-tip methods.

  • Page 37: Alternative Anti-Tip Method

    Alternative anti-tip method: If the anti-tip brackets cannot be connected securely, you must use the alternative method below. In this method, you can use wooden girders to avoid the risk of tipping over. It must be installed as illustrated in the figure below. There must be no clearance between the product and the wooden girder.

  • Page 38: Preparing The Water Hose And The Power Plug

    Preparing the Water Hose and the Power Plug You will need a hose with a minimum length of 60" (1.5 meters) and a diameter of ¼" for water connections of the product during installation. A connector that has a thread with an external diameter of ¼ must be used to connect the hose end to the product. You can choose the method A or method B below to prevent the cable from getting jammed.

  • Page 39: Installation To The Cabin

    INSTALLATION TO THE CABIN Taking the Refrigerator from the Wooden Pallet • Remove the brackets that connect the refrigerator to the Wooden Pallet.

  • Page 40: Placing The Refrigerator Into The Cabin

    • Recline the refrigerator slowly and pull back with the help of the cart, and then land it. ATTENTION: The risk of tipping over is high as of this point. You should not open the doors until the product is placed into the cabin. Placing the refrigerator into the cabin •...
  • Page 41 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • Apply the below method to prevent the cable from getting jammed. Power cord Nylon string Move to wall Water hose • Start the refrigerator and make sure it is energized. (You can check if the lamps of the freezer compartment are on or off to see if the product is operating).
  • Page 42 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must use the upper edges of the Freezer Door when aligning the product with the furniture. Adjustment of other edges are explained in the following pages.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Height Of The Refrigerator In The Cabin

    Adjusting the height of the refrigerator in the cabin • Adjust the refrigerator height using the adjustable feet. WARNING: First of all, raise the front feet to reduce the risk of the cabin falling frontward. A/D –Turn the key clockwise to lift the front B/C –Turn the key clockwise to lift the rear...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Refrigerator According To The Cabin Flange

    • After adjusting the adjustable feet, check the flatness in both width and depth directions. The maximum height that the adjustable feet can reach is 1 9/16" (40 mm) and the product height is 85 3/8" (2,169 mm) IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Adjusting the refrigerator according to the cabin flange •...
  • Page 45 • For products without clad doors, the product is placed using the Adjustment part (Item No10) as shown in the figure below. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: It is very important to align the upper edge of the Freezer door when aligning. All the other edges can be adjusted with the adjustment mechanisms.
  • Page 46 • Position of the level adjustment part (10) must be adjusted according to the thickness of the door. It can adjust the level for 4 different door thickness levels.

  • Page 47: Screwing The Side Brackets

    Screwing the side brackets • Attach the Side Brackets to the furniture with 12 screws (Item No11) for each bracket. • Fix the brackets (Item No17) to the unit, where 2 on the top, and 3 on every side. Use the screws (Item No18) to tighten. •...

  • Page 48: Screwing The Upper Bracket

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you have difficulty tightening the screws, opening a reference hole with the drill will make this procedure easier. Screwing the upper bracket • Attach the upper bracket to the furniture with 4 screws (Item No16). IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you have difficulty tightening the screws, opening a reference hole with the drill will make this procedure easier...

  • Page 49: Installing The Cabin Bottom

    INSTALLING THE CABIN BOTTOM Water connection • Use the box cutter to cut the water hose from the end of the pipe it comes out, leaving a section of 10". • Use the 2 wrenches to firmly connect the hose coming from the mains and the hose coming from the valve.
  • Page 50 WARNING: Pressure of the water system must be between 25-80 psi (1.7-5.5 Bar). IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Once the connection is complete, you must turn on the mains valve and make sure that there is no leakage at that point.

  • Page 51: Attaching The Upper Vent Hole Part

    Attaching the upper vent hole part • Use 2 screws to attach the upper vent hole part.

  • Page 52: Attaching The Lower Vent Hole Assembly

    Attaching the lower vent hole assembly • Use 2 screws to attach the lower vent hole part. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You can move the lower vent hole forward-backward to adjust it to the kick plate in the kitchen. WARNING: Forward-backward travel distance of the lower kick plate must be 15/16" (23 mm). As you can see in the figure, the decorative kick plate must not be in front of the upper vent hole level.

  • Page 53: Attaching The Decorative Parts

    Attaching the decorative parts • Attach the side closing parts (1) onto the right/left connection brackets. • Attach the upper closing part (4) onto the upper connection bracket.

  • Page 54: Furniture Door Preparation

    FURNITURE DOOR PREPARATION This section contains information about preparing the furniture doors and mounting them to the product. WARNING: Maximum weights of the furniture to be mounted to the product are as follows. Fridge Door: 35.7 lbs. (16.2 kg) Freezer Door: 19.8 lbs. (9 kg) Choosing the Door Thickness •...
  • Page 55 • You can limit the opening degree of your door to 90° if you want. In this case, the door thickness levels can be like the following (you can look at the relevant section to learn how to attach the 90° limiting pin.

  • Page 56: Removing The Mechanism Covers

    Removing the Mechanism Covers • Remove one screw to take out the FF Upper Cover. WARNING: There is a magnet on the cover door hanger bracket. This is a functional part for the operation of the product. It should not be confused with the lower cover. •...

  • Page 57: Removing The Panel-Adjustment Mechanisms On The Refrigerator

    Removing the Panel-Adjustment Mechanisms on the Refrigerator • Remove the Upper and Lower Adjusting Mechanism Assemblies from the FF Door.
  • Page 58 • Remove the Panel-Adjustment Mechanisms from the lower part of the freezer Door.

  • Page 59: Preparing Furniture Door

    Preparing Furniture Door IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must take the dimensions into account when grouping the cradle parts on the furniture door. When marking, you can use the "Furniture door preparation template" (Item No 6) provided with the product. WARNING: Handle connection holes must be adjusted according to the handles to be used in kitchen design. WARNING: Minimum thickness of the door must be ¾"...

  • Page 60: Preparing The Fridge Furniture Door

    Preparing the Fridge Furniture Door Category F16BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450PR 29 3/4“ (756mm) 35 3/4“ (908mm) 1 7/16” (38mm) 4 7/16” (114mm) 13/16”(680mm) 13/16”(680mm)
  • Page 61 15 3/4“ (400mm) 13/16” 1 1/8” (28mm) (21mm) 17 11/16”(449mm) 17 11/16”(449mm) Right door Left door 13/16” 15 3/4“ (400mm) 1 1/8” (28mm) (21mm) FFD20ESC450PR...
  • Page 62 WARNING: You must use screws suitable for the door thickness. • Install 2 cradles using the chipboard screws (Item No23). You can also use the template (Item No 6) provided with the product to align these parts. It is recommended to keep this template for future reference.
  • Page 63 Preparing the Freezer Furniture Door 4 1/8” (105mm) 1 7/16” (38mm)) 29 3/4 “ (756mm) 26 13/16”(680mm) 1 7/16” (38mm) F16BFRESC450PR 2 9/16” (65mm) 1 7/16” (37mm) 35 3/4” (908mm) 26 13/16”(680mm) 4 7/16” (114mm) F20BFRESC450PR FFD20ESC450PR...
  • Page 64 WARNING: Handle connection holes must be adjusted according to the handles to be used in kitchen design. WARNING: Minimum thickness of the door must be ¾" (19 mm). WARNING: You must use screws suitable for the door thickness. • Install 1 cradle using the chipboard screws (Item No23). You can also use the template (Item No 6) provided with the product to align these parts.
  • Page 65 • Attach the FRZ door handle. Screws holding the door handle must not protrude.
  • Page 66 • ay down the furniture door, and place the freezer door onto it • Put the screws back but do not tighten Holes are in line...
  • Page 67 • Use the 3 screws (Item No13) to fix the bracket. the washers(Item No12) are provided in case of need. • Tighten the screws once the furniture door and the freezer door is perfectly attached. A total of 3 mm washers must be placed on the FRZ Door on the condition that all furniture dimensions are suitable.

  • Page 68: Installing The Fridge Furniture Door

    Installing the Fridge Furniture Door 1.Attach the furniture door to the fridge door...
  • Page 69 • Use the two screws removed from here to fix onto the adjusting bolts...
  • Page 70 • Adjust from lower part of the door with 2 screws removed from here together with 2 slotted screws. • Use the bracket(Item No21）to join the furniture door and fridge door, use 2 screws (Item No20) and 1 screw (Item No22) to fix.
  • Page 71 • Adjust from lower part of the door with 2 screws removed from here together with 2 slotted screws. • Use the bracket（Item No21）to join the furniture door and fridge door, use 2 screws (Item No20) and 1 screw (Item No22) to fix.
  • Page 72 • Clip the decoration cover (Item No19)
  • Page 73 • Use the 4 screws removed from here to fix the upper/lower decoration cover.

  • Page 74: Installing The Freezer Furniture Door

    WARNING: You must keep these parts for future use. You will need them if you want to change the door directions. Installing the Freezer Furniture Door • Install the Freezer Furniture door assembly onto the rails.
  • Page 75 • Fix the Freezer Furniture door assembly onto the rails with 2 screws.
  • Page 76 • Locate the drawer onto the rail and tighten the screws...
  • Page 77 If need to adjust the Furniture Doors ，and the operating principle of the mechanisms are shown below. Panel-adjustment for fridge door 1. Use the double-threaded bolts to align the door panel 2. Engage set screw1 (see the graphic) to shift the panel side to side. 3.
  • Page 78 Panel-adjustment for freezer door 1. Use the freezer furniture door adjustment washer to align the door panel top part. 2. Engage set screw1 (see the graphic) to shift the panel side to side. 3. Select fixing hole (see the graphic) to shift the panel forward/backward; engage fixing screw to set the panel in place.
  • Page 79 • Attach the FRZ Cover (5) using the tabs. • Attach the side closing seals (2) (3).

  • Page 80: Hinge Adjustment

    HINGE ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the hardness of the hinges • Use a drill to adjust the hardness of the upper and lower hinges of the FF Door. Set the hinge adjustment screw to position "I" from position "O". WARNING: The door must be fully open during this adjustment. WARNING: This adjustment must definitely be performed after the door has been adjusted.

  • Page 81: Changing The Direction Of The Ff Door

    CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE FF DOOR Removing the FF clad door • Set the hardness level of the hinge to "0". ATTENTION: Failure to set the hinge to "0" and continuing the installation like that may cause injury. • Remove the side closing seals.
  • Page 82 • Loosen 2 screws of the Upper Cover of the Fridge Door and remove it. • Remove the upper adjustment kits • Loosen 2 screws of the Lower Cover of the Fridge Door and remove it.
  • Page 83 • Remove FF Lower and Upper Bracket screws. • Remove the screw of FF Upper and Lower mechanisms. WARNING: The clad door will be released when these screws are removed. You must take measures to prevent the door from falling. You can tape the Furniture Door to the Inner Door or ask for help from another person.

  • Page 84: Removing And Preparing The Fridge Inner Door

    Removing and preparing the Fridge Inner Door • Remove the hinge connection screws of the Hinge Brackets. ATTENTION: The clad door will be released when these screws are removed. You must take measures to prevent the door from falling. You can tape the Furniture Door to the Inner Door or ask for help from another person. •...
  • Page 85 ⚫ Take out fridge door and lay it down on a table. ⚫ Remove the hinge brackets on the fridge door and screw them as shown figure.

  • Page 86: Replacing The Hinges

    Replacing the hinges • Remove the Hinge Caps located at the other side where you will fix the hinges.
  • Page 87 • Remove the lower right hinge by loosening its 2 screws and fix it to its slot at the upper Left side.
  • Page 88 • pper right hinge by loosening its 2 screws and fix it to its slot at the Remove the u lower Left side...
  • Page 89 • Attach the Hinge Slot Caps removed from the left side to the Hinge Caps at the right side.

  • Page 90: Installing The Ff Pu Door

    Installing the FF PU Door • Place the Fridge Inner Door to the refrigerator and fix it with 4 screws.

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