Frigidaire FRFS2823AS Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions*
for Multi-Door Refrigerator
*Please refer to your Use & Care Manual for more details.
WARNING
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 2 of these instructions.
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NOTE
If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please refer to Section
3: Door Removal/Installation, or, for more detailed instructions, DOOR REMOVAL in the Use &
Care Manual. These installation instructions are provided only as a possible customer option.
We recommend you use a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator.
IMPORTANT
If you are installing your refrigerator without
• Shifting the refrigerator from side to
connecting it to a water supply, make sure the side may damage flooring.
ice maker(s) are turned off (either via switch or
• Do not block the lower front area of
on the display). See the Use & Care Manual for
your refrigerator. Sufficient air circula-
more details.
tion is essential for proper operation.
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Site Installation
Be sure to coordinate site preparation and
 NOTE
installation with your kitchen contractor.
Include these minimum guidelines in your
Please call 1-877-435-3287 if you need
site preparation:
assistance with this installation.
• Choose a place near a grounded
electrical outlet.
• Do not use an extension cord or an
adapter plug.
• Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to Room temperatures below 55°F (13°C)
a range, dishwasher or other heat source.
or above 110°F (43°C) will impair cooling
• The floor should be level and able to support a ability of your refrigerator's compressor.
fully loaded refrigerator.
• Water supply access for your refrigerator's ice dispenser.
• Plan for easy access to counter tops when removing food.
• For complete access to drawers and freezer baskets, fully open the doors
• Load the refrigerator from the side of the cabinet only.
• Do not run retaining straps over handles nor overtighten straps.
• Never use the refrigerator handles to move the refrigerator.
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation,
and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top: /
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Water Supply Connection
Before installing the water supply line, you will need:
WARNING
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade
screwdriver, and Phillips™ screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with
To avoid electric shock, which can
water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
cause death or severe personal injury,
• A water supply line made of ¼ in. (6 mm) OD,
disconnect the refrigerator from
copper or braided, flexible, stainless steel tubing.
electrical power before connecting a
To determine the length of tubing needed,
water supply line to the refrigerator.
measure the distance from the ice maker inlet
valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 ft., so
you can move the refrigerator out for cleaning.
• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a
self-piercing type shutoff valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice
maker inlet valve.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• We recommend Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing for the water supply line.
We do not recommend using water supply tubing made of ¼ in. (6 mm) plastic. Plastic
tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not
be responsible for any damage if you use plastic tubing for the supply line.
• Do not reuse compression fitting or reuse thread seal tape.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If you connect the
ice maker to soft water, ensure you maintain the softener and it is working properly.
If you are not satisfied with your refrigerator installation, please contact the store where you purchased it or call 1-877-435-3287 for assistance.
To connect the water supply line to the ice
maker inlet valve:
1. Disconnect the unit from the electric power source.
2. Place the end of the water supply line into a
sink or bucket. Turn ON the water supply and
flush the supply line until the water is clear.
Turn OFF the water supply at the shutoff valve.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the water valve
inlet and discard the cap.
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide the brass
nut, and then the ferrule (sleeve) onto the
water supply line. Push the water supply line
into the water valve inlet as far as it will go
(¼ in.). Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the valve
inlet and finger tighten the compression nut
CAUTION
onto the valve. Tighten another half turn with
a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1.
If you use braided, flexible stainless steel
tubing - The nut is already assembled on the
tubing. Slide the nut onto the valve inlet and
finger tighten the nut onto the valve. Tighten
another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT
overtighten. See Figure 2.
5. With the steel clamp and screw, secure the
water supply line (copper tubing only) to the
rear panel of the refrigerator as shown.
6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing
only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as
shown and arrange the coils so they do not
vibrate or wear against any other surface.
7. Turn ON the water supply at the shutoff valve
and tighten any connections that leak.
8. Reconnect the unit to the electrical power source.
CAUTION
9. To turn the ice maker(s) on, ensure Ice
Maker is enabled on the appliance control
display (LED is lit) or set the ice maker's On/
Off switch to ON (freezer ice maker).
 NOTE
Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associ-
ated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/state
building codes, we recommend, for homes with existing valves, Smart Choice® water line kit
5305513409 with a 6 ft. (1.8 m) Stainless Steel Water Line, and, for homes without an existing
valve, Smart Choice® water line kit 5305510264 with a 20 ft. (6 m) Copper Water Line with self-
tapping saddle valve. Please refer to Electrolux.com for more information.
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Door Removal/Installation
in. / Rear: 1 in.
Removing the doors:
1. Remove the 3 screws at the top left and right
of the cabinet from both hinge covers, taking
care not to damage the door sensor.
2. Disconnect any harnesses between the
cabinet and doors by firmly grasping both
sides of the connector, and then press the
latch and pull it apart.
3. Trace lightly around the top hinges of the door with a pencil.
4. Remove the bulkhead cover at the rear of the unit to access the water
tubing. Disconnect the water tube from the yellow water line at the
push-lock connection on the rear of the unit below the bulkhead.
5. Pull the water tube out of the conduit from the top of the cabinet
6. Open both doors to a 90° angle, and then lift them off the bottom
hinges and set aside.
7. Unscrew the 3 bottom hinge screws and remove the hinges on both
sides of the cabinet.
IMPORTANT
Open the refrigerator doors to a 90° angle before removing or installing the doors on the lower hinges.
To reinstall the refrigerator doors:
1. Replace 3 bottom hinge screws and hinges
on both sides of the cabinet. Ensure the screws
are tightly snug to hinges on both sides of the
cabinet before reinstalling the doors.
2. Hold the door at a 90˚angle and drop the
pin down into the center hinge opening.
Rotate slightly in either direction until the
door falls fully seated onto the hinge.
3. Reinstall the top hinges and screws.
DO NOT REMOVE this label until you have leveled the refrigerator.
Please follow all instructions for leveling your refrigerator.
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A
A
Removing the freezer
B
drawer:
1. Fully open the
C D E
freezer drawer.
G F G F
2. Remove the 4 hex
head drawer screws
H H
I J
(2 per side) securing
the drawer to the
slide assemblies.
3. Lift up the drawer
to remove it.
Fig 1 Fig 2
Parts
A Steel clamp
B Brass compression nut
C Ferrule sleeve
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D Copper water line
To locate the pin, look inside the drawer. The pin is next to the door liner and the slides.
E Braided flexible stainless steel water line
The illustration does not show all parts. Refer to your Use & Care Manual for more details.
F Water valve bracket
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G Water valve inlet
H Water valve
Guidelines for final positioning of your unit:
Copper water line from household water supply
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• All 4 corners of cabinet must rest firmly on floor.
• Slightly elevate the front (to ensure the doors
6 ft. (1.8 m) minimum braided flexible stainless
J
close and seal properly.)
water line from household water supply
• Align and level the doors with each other.
Include enough tubing in loop to allow
Raise or lower the adjustable front rollers to fulfill
moving the refrigerator out for cleaning.
most of these conditions.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers
(if necessary):
1. Slightly open the freezer
drawer to reveal the
adjustable rollers at the
bottom of the cabinet.
2. Make initial cabinet
adjustments by using
the front roller height
adjusting screws. Use a
⅜" socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws
(1 per side).
To raise the unit: turn the adjustment
screws clockwise.
WARNING
To lower the unit: turn the adjustment
screws counterclockwise.
Turn off power to your refrigerator by
unplugging the power cord from the
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wall outlet.
Pin We use packing foam and tape to secure the internal parts of your refrigerator for shipping. Once you
Mechanism
have positioned the refrigerator, you can remove this material.
What's Next?
Bottom
Hinge Congratulations! You are ready to begin enjoying your new refrigerator.
Opening
• For important safety instructions and to learn how to operate your refrigerator, please read
the entire Use & Care Manual.
• You may want to start with NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS in the Manual to learn what to
expect during typical operation.
• Please register your product. You can register online, scan the code on the Registration Card,
or send in the Registration Card.
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Doors
4. Insert and feed the water line back into the
conduit at the top left door hinge until the 
tube reappears at rear of the unit. 
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5. Reconnect all harnesses.
Leveling
6. Replace the top hinge covers and screws
7. Replace the water line bulkhead cover, and 
then reconnect the water line to the push-lock
connection at the rear of the unit
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8. Reconnect the electrical power cord to the
wall outlet.
Freezer Drawer Removal & Placement
Replacing
Remove the hex freezer drawer:
head drawer
screws
1. Extend the
freezer slides
from the unit
2. Carefully
align the
support pin
with the
hooks on the
end of the
freezer slides,
and then
lower the freezer door onto the slides
3. Replace the 4 hex head screws securing the
slides to the door (2 on each side) and tighten.
NOTE
Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator Door Alignment
3. Ensure both doors are bind free with their
seals touching the cabinet on all 4 sides
and the cabinet is stable.
4. After you level the unit, lower the anti-tip
leg until it firmly contacts the floor. You may
need to use an adjustable wrench
for adjustment.
To make final door height
adjustments (if necessary):
Raise
1. Open the freezer drawer to
access the hinges for the doors.
Anti-tip
Leg
2. Insert the 6 mm Allen wrench
into the shaft of the lower hinge
Lower
(included with unit).
To lower the door: turn the
adjustment screw
counterclockwise*
*Units are shipped
with the doors in
the lowest position;
initially you can adjust
the doors up only.
To raise the door:
turn the adjustment screw clockwise.
Remove Internal Shipping Materials
 Installation Check List
Electrical Power
Handles are secure and tight  House power turned on
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides  Refrigerator plugged in
Refrigerator doors are level
Ice Maker(s)
 House water supply connected to refrigerator
Refrigerator is level side-to-side and slightly  No water leaks present at all connections
elevated in front to assist with door and drawer  Ice Maker(s) is/are turned ON.
closing (front should be higher than back) Final Checks
Cabinet is sitting solid on all corners
 Shipping material removed
 Refrigerator and Freezer temperatures set
Door
Raise
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