Before Installation ........6 Adjusting the Door Spring ........ 29 Choosing the Install Location ......6 Adjusting the Door Stop ........29 SKSFD3614P – 36” INTEGRATED FRENCH Water Filter Bypass ........... 29 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ........9 Side-by-Side Flush Installation ......30 Required Accessories and Tools ......
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word WARNING, or CAUTION.
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• Cabinet materials must be able to withstand the heat and humidity produced during product operation and use without twisting or deforming. • bending. The product must be level both horizontally and vertically. • Keep children away from area during installation. •...
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If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its CAUTION Do not remove the cover of the automatic ice dispenser. The internal mechanism of the icemaker can cause injury if handled. Do not stick your hands under the refrigerator. Sharp edges, fans, and wires may cause an injury Save these instructions for the local inspector's use.
Before Installation WARNING Do not store or install the appliance where it will be exposed to: • outside weather • water damage • temperatures under 32°F (0°C) Choosing the Install Location Temperature and Humidity The appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated area. The ambient temperature should stay between 55 °F(13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C), to avoid malfunctions.
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Enclosure • The panel above the appliance must be made from a solid material (not MDF) that is at least 5/8" (16 mm) thick. • T • The front 4 inches (100 mm) of the interior surface (furniture return) will be visible when •...
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Grounding This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor may result in electric shock. as to whether the appliance has been properly grounded.
SKSFD3614P – 36” INTEGRATED FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR CUTOUT DIMENSIONS – FLUSH OR PROUD INSTALLATION 36" (914 mm) finished width 25" 4" (635 mm) min. depth (102 mm) finished flush install return* 24" (610 mm) min. depth proud install 84" (2134 mm) 5"...
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This clearance will vary depending on the custom handle used. When using Signature Kitchen Suite handles or the Signature Kitchen Suite stainless steel door panel kit with handles (optional accessories), the door handle...
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SKSFD3614P – 36” INTEGRATED FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR 3/4" (19 MM) CUSTOM PANEL DIMENSIONS – FLUSH INSTALLATION 35 3/4" (908 mm) 17 13/16" 17 13/16" (452 mm) (452 mm) 49 3/8" (1254 mm) Door Panel Door Panel 9 3/16" Door Panel...
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES – FLUSH OR PROUD INSTALLATION SKSPK360FS – STAINLESS STEEL PANEL KIT FOR 36” FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR This unit can be installed with an optional stainless steel panel kit. The kit includes two fresh food door panels, one convertible drawer panel, one freezer drawer panel, one toe kick, and four handles.
Installation The following installation instructions describe the installation steps for various appliance types: • Refrigerator units with water dispenser • Freezer units with ice maker • Integrated refrigerator and freezer units with water dispenser and icemaker The diagrams may be a general representation of your appliance. Particular reference is made to special installation steps for individual appliance types.
Moving the Appliance WARNING • To avoid injury, use 2 or more people and observe proper lifting techniques when lifting or moving the appliance. • If the appliance cannot be transported in an upright position, transport it horizontally. To avoid product damage: •...
Product Dimensions 36" Refrigerator/Freezer Column FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Unit width **Depth with door (no panel) without ***Unit depth without door door panel TOP VIEW TOP VIEW OOR OPE 90˚ OOR OPE ˚ Unit width without door panel " (556 mm) "...
Installing the Anti-tip Brackets WARNING To avoid injury or damage, check for electrical wires or plumbing in walls before drilling or installing screws. CAUTION To avoid injury, observe all safety practices during installation, including wearing safety glasses and other safety apparel. 36"...
8" (60 mm) Brackets must be attached as shown at right. The brackets could fail to prevent tipover of the unit if installed 4" 8" (95 mm) in an alternate orientation. (60 mm) 4" (95 mm) Protecting Edges of Enclosure To protect the front edges of the enclosure, tape thin cardboard or some other protective material around the edges.
Installing Appliance in Enclosure WARNING Use 2 or more people when installing the appliance. Take care when moving the appliance. It is very heavy and prone to tipping when not secured. CAUTION Take care to avoid damaging the water line or power cord when moving the appliance into the enclosure.
Aligning and Leveling the Appliance DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Adjust the depth of the unit in the enclosure so the door 1. Measure the thickness of your decorative door Gauge tool panels using the gauge tool. Measure panel thickness place the gauge tool next to the panel. Mark the notch on the gauge tool that matches the thickness of the door panel.
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WARNING To reduce the possibility of the unit tipping forward, the front leveling legs must be in contact LEVELING Once the appliance is aligned properly in the enclosure, level it using the front and rear leveling legs. Leveling 2. Turn the screws as shown above to raise the appliance. Turn the screws in the opposite direction to lower the appliance.
Attaching Appliance to Enclosure WARNING • To avoid tipovers, the appliance must be attached to the top of the enclosure. • The top of the enclosure must be made of a solid material (not MDF) that is at least 5/8" (16 mm) thick.
Attaching the Toe Kick Panel CAUTION To avoid damage to the appliance, do not block the ventilation slots in the base panel. Stainless Toe Kick Panel (Optional Accessory) 1. Screw the base panel to the appliance. provided magnetic strips. 3. Stick the magnetic strips to the back of the stainless toe kick panel.
Loading the Appliance Door For precise results, before attaching the door panels, load the door bins with weights to ensure the gap width remains correct after food is stored in the door. Recommendations: • 36" Appliance: 33 lbs / 15 kg...
Installing Door Panels Typical panel dimensions are based on an 84" (213.4 TOP DOOR PANEL placement must be adjusted for panels exceeding typical dimensions. upper then lower drawer panel, if needed. 1. Place the door panel face down on a protected surface.
Adjusting Door Panels Fine adjustments can now be made to align the door panels. 1. To adjust the door panel horizontally, slide the panel support screws left or right in the slotted holes as desired. Have an assistant hold the panel in place while you tighten the support screws and insert and In and out Plastic rail...
chamber/freezer compartment doors chamber/freezer compartment doors. left and right sides. Screw types 2. Insert trim (3) into trims (1) and (2) and secure it. However, when securing trim (3), remove the double-sided tape separator attached to trim (3) and push it into trims (1) and (2) to secure it. Note: Insertion direction for trim (3) (1) or (2) Trim (3)
Magnet Attaching Air Separator Assemble A with B and attach on bottom front center of door. 4X15 2X Special Installations Optional Frame Kit Accessory includes stainless trim pieces to cover the front edges inside the enclosure. See detailed installation instructions with the kit. 4X15...
Adjusting the Door Spring Rotate the adjusting screw with the T20 bit provided. I = maximum spring tension 0 = no spring tension Maximum spring tension is recommended. (Optional) After adjusting the door spring, attach the gray plastic sheets to hide the adjusting screws.
(The sealing mat should be between the two appliances after they are connected.) Install the gray sealing mat over the preinstalled black sealing strips so that the edge of the mat is strip from Signature Kitchen Suite (part number sealing mat SKSFJ800P).
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5. Place the appliances right next to each other. Attach the two appliances together by installing connection brackets between the two appliances at top and bottom. 6. Insert the provided pin into both cover rails at the top of the combined units. NOTE: 53 1/2"...
Precautions for Panel Installation NOTE : The spacing between the connector and the panel is important. A : Refrigerator Room Panel B : Connector C : Convertible Room Panel 1. Lower of A - Lower of B : 1.8 mm 2.
Preparing to Connect the Water Line NOTE: and property damage. Install the water line. Always observe the indicated dimensions to prevent damage to the water line when pushing in the appliance Connecting Water Line >14” (355mm) NOTE: When bending the water line, do not kink it, otherwise there is a risk of leaks and water damage.
Attaching the Badge • To install the badge, trace or cut out the template below and place it according to the panel layouts below. • Align the template at the top corner nearest to the hinge and place the badge. 36"...
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