Installation - Frigidaire FFHT2117PS Use & Care Manual

INSTALLATION

This Use & Care Guide provides general
operating instructions for your model. Use the
refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care
Guide. Before starting the refrigerator,
follow these important first steps.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of
direct sunlight and away from the range,
dishwasher or other heat sources.
• The refrigerator must be installed on a floor
that is level and strong enough to support
a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for
models equipped with an automatic ice
maker. If you do not hook up water to
the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice
maker off.
CAUTION
D
o Not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or
rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor
will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the refrigerator.
Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front
of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation
is essential for the proper operation of your
refrigerator.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top
Back
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NOTE
I
f your refrigerator is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have to
allow additional space so the door can be
opened wider.
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Leveling
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest
firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is
equipped with adjustable front rollers or front
leveling screws to help level your unit.
To level your refrigerator:
2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket
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/ inch
3
8
1 inch
1. Remove toe grille.
wrench to adjust front rollers. Use
adjustable wrench to adjust leveling
screws.
NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough
so the doors close freely when opened
halfway. The refrigerator should slope 1/4"
to 1/2" from front to back. Then level the
refrigerator from side-to-side.
Adjustable Front Roller
(some models)
Raise
Stationary Front Roller with
Leveling Screw (some models)
Raise