Kenmore Kenmore 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator - Bisque Installation Guide

Kenmore Refrigerators Installation Guide - Kenmore 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator - Bisque.
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This document should only be removed by customer after installation. 

P/N: A01265601

Not satisfied with the installation of your refrigerator?   Please contact 1-800-4MY-HOME.

Installation Instructions for Top Mount Refrigerator

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To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator:

1.  Ensure that the refrigerator is not plugged in.
2. Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing the end of the copper tube in a sink or 

bucket and opening the shutoff valve.

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Remove Internal Shipping Materials

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Doors

 

Handles are secure and tight

 

Door is completely sealed to cabinet on    

       all sides

 

Freezer door is level across the top

Leveling

 

Refrigerator is level, side to side and is  

      tilted ¼” (6 mm) front to back

 

Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator

 

Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

 

House power turned on

 

Refrigerator plugged in

Icemaker

 

House water supply connected  

       to refrigerator

 

No water leaks present at all connections 

      - recheck in 24 hours

 

Icemaker is turned ON.

Final Checks

 

Shipping material removed

 

Fresh Food and Freezer controls set

 

Crisper Humidity controls set

 Installation Checkoff List

Prepare the Installation Site

Transport Unpackaged Refrigerator to Site

Location of these materials may vary depending on your model.

garage

temperature

coldest

cold
off

* recommended

Plastic

Putty
Knife

Adjustable

Wrench

Socket

Wrench Set

OR

Phillips head

or

Quadrex head

screwdriver

Tools Necessary:

Pliers

Awl

(OR)

Include these minimum guidelines in your site 

preparation:

  •  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 a 

range, dishwasher or other heat source.

  •  Floor should be level and able to support a fully 

loaded refrigerator.

Allow the following clearances for ease of 

installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and 

electrical connections:  

Sides & Top: 3/8 inch 

Rear: 1 inch

By now, you have already removed your refrigerator’s shipping carton. 

You may still need to use a hand truck to move it through close spaces or 

entrances. If the refrigerator is larger than an entrance, consider two options:

  •  Remove the entrance door if one exists.

  •  Remove the refrigerator doors (see how in your Use & Care Guide). 

When using a hand truck:

  •  Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.

  •  Do not run retaining straps over handles.

  •  Do not overtighten retaining straps.

  •  Never use refrigerator handles to move  

the refrigerator.

  •  Remove tape from doors only after unit is in place.

Connect Water Supply

What you will need:
  •  Access to a cold water line 

with pressure of  

30-100 psi.

  •  Copper tubing with ¼-inch 

(6.4 mm) OD. Length for this tubing is the distance 

from the rear of the refrigerator to your household 

water supply line plus 7 feet (2.1 meters). 

  •  A shut-off valve for the connection between your 

household water line and the refrigerator supply line. 

Do not use a self-piercing shutoff valve.

  •  A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the water supply connection at the rear of  

your refrigerator.

Place in Permanent Position

If possible, use a hand truck to position the refrigerator directly in front of its cabinet enclosure. 

Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond its water 

supply (copper tubing) connections. Plug in the power 

cord, and push the refrigerator straight back into place.

Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:

  •  All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on 

the floor.

  •  The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.

  •  The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from front-to-

back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

  •  Doors should align with each other and be level.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1.  Remove the toe grille (Figure 1).
2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8 inch socket wrench 

to raise or lower the front rollers (Figure 2).  Use 

adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws. Lower 

the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they 

contact the floor (Figure 3).

We use packing foam and tape to secure the internal parts of your refrigerator for shipping. 

Once the refrigerator is in position, you can remove this material.

Controls

When changing controls, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments.

Door Removal (if necessary)

Figure 1

Figure 2

garage

temperature

coldest

cold
off

* recommended

Vegetables

Fruits

lo

hi

Humidity 

Control

Top 

Hinge 

Cover

Top 

Hinge

Center 

Hinge

Shim

Pin

Door
Stop

Door Stop
Screw

Hinge
Pin

Screws

Bottom
Hinge

Toe Grille

Washer

®

If you need to remove the doors to get your refrigerator into the house, please see “Door 

Removal Instructions” in your Use & Care Guide. 

3. For models equipped with an anti-tip bracket, lower it 

clockwise until it contacts the floor (Figure 4).

Figure 3

Some Models

Some Models

Raise

Raise

garage

temperature

coldest

cold
of

* recommended

Figure 4 

OR

temperature

coldest

cold
off

* recommended

IMPORTANT
If you are installing your refrigerator without 

connecting it to a water supply, make sure the 

Icemaker’s power switch is turned Off (see the Use & 

Care Guide for more details).

CAUTION

Room temperatures below 55°F 

(13°C) or above 110°F (43°C) will 

impair cooling ability of your 

refrigerator’s compressor.

   WARNING

To avoid hazard, the anti-tip device must be installed according to the 

instructions in your Use & Care Guide. Failure to do so will result in injury.

NOTE
These installation instructions 

are provided only as a possible 

customer option. We recommend 

that you use a service or kitchen 

contracting professional to install 

your refrigerator.

NOTE
Information about cabinetry 

construction for your new appliance 

is available for contractors.  

Call 1-877-435-3287.

CAUTION

Shifting the refrigerator from side to 

side may damage flooring.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage:
•  Use copper tubing for the water 

supply line (plastic tubing is more likely 

to leak).

•  Ensure water supply complies with 

local plumbing codes.

CAUTION

•  Shifting the refrigerator from side 

to side may damage flooring.

•  Do not block the toe grille on the 

lower front of your refrigerator. 

Sufficient air circulation is 

essential for proper operation.

NOTE
•  The Icemaker’s fill valve may operate noisily if the 

household water supply is shut off.

•  After ensuring no water leaks exist at any connection, be 

sure to check for leaks again in 24 hours. 

NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors 

close freely when opened halfway.  The refrigerator 

should slope 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch from front-to-back.  

Then level the refrigerator from side-to-side.

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 3 of these instructions.

3. Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet at the 

rear of your refrigerator. Discard the cap.

4.  Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve) 

onto copper tube.

5.  Push the copper tube into water valve inlet as far as it will 

go (¼ inch).

6.  Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into valve and finger-tighten the 

compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with 

a wrench. Do not overtighten.

7.   Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel 

with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration).

8.  Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns) behind 

your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid 

vibration or wear against other surfaces.

9.  Open water supply shutoff valve and tighten any 

connections that leak. 

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