Installation – FRIGIDAIRE FFHT1514QS User Manual

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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.

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.

INSTALLATION

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.

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.

Installation

Installation clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease

of installation, proper air circulation, and

plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top

3

/

8

inch

Back

1

inch

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:
1. Remove toe grille.
2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8” socket

wrench to adjust front rollers. Use

adjustable wrench to adjust leveling

screws.

Raise

Raise

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

Stationary Front Roller with

Leveling Screw (some models)

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