Forte 450 Series Manuel utilisateur

450 Series 30 & 36 Inch

Built-In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

Installation Manual

F16BFRESC450PR

F16BFRESC450SS

F20BFRESC450PR

F20BFRESC450SS

Table of Contents

Symbols and Their Meanings ...........................................................................................................................................4

Installation Place.............................................................................................................................................................7

Tool list...........................................................................................................................................................................10

ALTERNATIVES FOR INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................11

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................12

Cabin Dimensions...........................................................................................................................................................12

Location of the Electrical Wiring....................................................................................................................................13

Location of the Water System........................................................................................................................................14

Production dimension …… ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................................................26

Removing Connectors on the rearWall..........................................................................................................................28

Removing Mounting Parts in the Freezer Compartment...............................................................................................29

Removing the FRZ Crisper..............................................................................................................................................30

Removing the FRZ Door .................................................................................................................................................31

Removing the Lower Vent Hole Assembly.....................................................................................................................32

Removing the Upper Vent Hole Part..............................................................................................................................33

PRE-INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................................................34

Mounting the Anti-Tip Brackets.....................................................................................................................................34

Alternative anti-tip method...........................................................................................................................................37

Preparing the Water Hose and the Power Plug.............................................................................................................38

INSTALLATION TO THE CABIN ............................................................................................................................................39

Taking the Refrigerator from the Wooden Pallet ..........................................................................................................39

Placing the refrigerator into the cabin...........................................................................................................................40

Adjusting the height of the refrigerator in the cabin.....................................................................................................43

Adjusting the refrigerator according to the cabin flange...............................................................................................44

Screwing the side brackets ............................................................................................................................................47

Screwing the upper bracket...........................................................................................................................................48

INSTALLING THE CABIN BOTTOM ......................................................................................................................................49

Water connection ..........................................................................................................................................................49

Attaching the upper vent hole part ...............................................................................................................................51

Attaching the lower vent hole assembly........................................................................................................................52

Attaching the decorative parts ......................................................................................................................................53

FURNITURE DOOR PREPARATION......................................................................................................................................54

Choosing the Door Thickness.........................................................................................................................................54

Confidential

Removing the Mechanism Covers..................................................................................................................................56

Removing the Panel-Adjustment Mechanisms on the Refrigerator..............................................................................57

Preparing Furniture Door...............................................................................................................................................59

Preparing the Fridge Furniture Door .............................................................................................................................60

Installing the Fridge Furniture Door...............................................................................................................................68

Installing the Freezer Furniture Door.............................................................................................................................74

HINGE ADJUSTMENT..........................................................................................................................................................80

Adjusting the hardness of the hinges ............................................................................................................................80

CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE FF DOOR ...................................................................................................................81

Removing the FF clad door ............................................................................................................................................81

Removing and preparing the Fridge Inner Door............................................................................................................84

Replacing the hinges......................................................................................................................................................86

Installing the FF PU Door................................................................................................................................................90

Symbols and Their Meanings

Symbols used in the installation manual are as follows.

Important information or useful usage tips

WARNING: Conditions that may damage the product or its operating functions

ATTENTION: Conditions containing serious injury risk

Conditions containing electric shock risk

Packaging materials of the product have been manufactured from recyclable materials in

accordance with our National Environment Regulations.

Disposing the packaging materials

The package has been designed to protect the product during transport.

The packaging materials used for the product do not harm the nature during disposal and

they need to be recycled.

All plastic packaging materials, bags etc. must be disposed safely and kept out of the reach of children.

Please return the packaging to your dealer.

WARNING:

This installation manual has been prepared to help installation teams. The User Manual provided with the product

must also be taken into consideration.

You may get seriously injured and your product may get damaged if you ignore the warnings given in this manual.

Please read the following carefully.

WARNING:

R600a Refrigerant

This product contains R600a isobutane refrigerant, which is a very eco-friendly natural gas. However, it is also

flammable. Please follow the warnings given below:

•If the product has been transported horizontally, you must wait for 4 hours minimum before plugging itin.

•The following instructions must be followed during installation:

•Dimensions of the installation area must besuitable.

•Dimensions, features and position of the object used to support and fix the product to this area must be

suitable.

Confidential

•Minimum clearances between product parts and surrounding structures must besuitable.

•Minimum dimensions and proper organization of ventilation holes must beobserved.

•The product must be connected to the mains power,

and corresponding connections of other components must be suitable.

•The product must be disconnectable from the power supply afterinstallation.

•The socket or fuse must be accessible to de-energize theproduct.

•Extension cables or ungrounded (two-terminal) adapters must not beused.

ATTENTION:

You must wear gloves and eye protectors when installing the product.

You must also take measures against high noise levels when drilling the floor or using a drill.

ATTENTION:

Make sure that your product is suitable for your local mains.

ATTENTION:

The product must be installed by a qualified technician according to the installation instructions.

WARNING:

The product may tip over since it is quite heavy. For this reason, precautions must be taken against tipping over.

The doors of the product must be kept closed until it reaches the destination and it must be transported

in accordance with the installation instructions.

Climate class

Product weight:

Load bearing capacity of the doors

Climate range

Ambient temperature of the room

This appliance has been designed to

be used in certain climate ranges

(ambient temperatures). It must not

be used out of this range.

Between +50oF (10oC) and +90oF (32oC)

Between +60oF (16oC) and +90oF

(32oC)

Between +60oF (16oC) and +110oF (38oC)

Between +60oF (16oC) and +120oF (43oC)

Category

F16BFRESC450PR

F20BFRESC450PR

FFD20ESC450PR

Product weight

361Ibs (164kg)

373Ibs (169kg)

355IIbs (161kg)

Max load

F16BFRESC450PR

F20BFRESC450PR

FFD20ESC450PR

Fridge door

55Ibs (25kg)

22Ibs (10kg)

Freezer door

22Ibs (10kg)

22Lbs

(10kg)

22Lbs

(10kg)

FFD20ESC450PR

TRF-76BINFIA

TRF-91BINFIA

F16BFRESC450PR

F20BFRESC450PR

Installation Place

You must follow the instructions below:

•The floor on which the product will be installed must be capable of bearing 1,200 pounds (544 kg)minimum.

•Kitchen floor and the bottom of the product must be at the same level. Otherwise, problems may occur with

the air suction of the product.

•There must be no objects preventing the installation of the product at the back and on the side walls of the

product's installation place.

•The power socket must be at the correct place.

•Dimensions of the furniture where the product will be installed must be in strict conformity with the

dimensions given in the manual.

•Do not install the product with the fridge and the freezer are adherent next to each other. Otherwise,

condensation and damage may occur in the product. (Please see "Dual Cabin Installation" for detailed

information)

•Flatness of the floor where the product will be installed must be checked with a Bubble Level Tool.

•Installation area must not be subjected to direct sunlight and it must be away from heat sources, ovens,

radiators etc.

•The ambient temperature must be between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). Otherwise,

•function errors may arise when the product is running.

•If it is not possible to avoid installing the product near a heat source, the minimum clearances given below must

be maintained between the product and the said source:

•11/4" (3 cm) from electric hobs orovens 1 1/4”

•12" (30 cm) from gas or fuel operated hobs orovens

Please observe the following rules:

•The power socket or fuse must be easily accessible in case of an emergency;

it must not be hidden behind the product.

•Plug or cable must not touch the back surface of the product. Otherwise,

it may get damaged due to the vibration of the product.

•Do not connect the plugs of other appliances behind this product.

If the humidity level is high where the product is used, corrosion may be seen

on the outer surface of the product.

Keep the installation room dry and well-cleaned to avoid corrosion.

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To avoid the risk of electric shock:

•Connect the plug to a grounded 3-pin socket.

•Do not remove the ground terminal of the plug.

•Do not use adapters.

•Do not use extension cables.

ATTENTION:

Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, fire or electric shock. Connecting the grounding conductor of

the equipment to an improper place may lead to electric shock. Please have the grounding checked by a qualified

electrician or service technician if you have any doubt about the proper grounding of the product.

Installation, repair and other procedures performed by unqualified persons may cause danger. Before installing the

appliance, make sure that the voltage, load and circuit current parameters on the data plate are in compliance with

the power mains in your house.

The appliance is provided with a NEMA 5-15 P plug and a 3-pin power cable which is in the UL list and ready to be

connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz power supply. Fuse is 15 A. The appliance must be connected to a 3-pin socket. The plug

must be installed only by a licensed electrician.

If the electrical wiring or the electric power supply of the house needs alteration, the necessary procedures must be

performed by a qualified electrician.

ATTENTION:

Do not install your refrigerator:

•In open areas

•In environments where water is dripping

•In environments where temperature is lower than 55° F(0°C)

Furniture:

Make sure that the furniture where you will install the appliance has been safely mounted in your kitchen.

Your furniture must be connected to the floor and the wall properly and with suitable connections.

For the best installation, clearances between the furniture and the product must be in compliance

with the values specified in the installation instructions.

Side walls must be free of clearances and their surfaces must be flat.

Minimum thickness of the side walls must be 5/8" (16 mm).

Minimum thickness of the doors to be attached to the product must be ¾" (19 mm) .

ATTENTION:

There is a stainless steel door and stainless kick plate option. Please consult the authorized service.

Ventilation:

Vent holes where the air enters and exits the unit must not be blocked or obstructed. In addition, you must

periodically clean the dust and dirt that accumulate on these holes in time.

Electrical Connection:

•Never use an extension cable.

•The power socket must definitely be grounded and checked by an authorizedperson.

•Location of the electrical wiring must comply with the dimensions specified in themanual.

ATTENTION:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Electrical grounding is necessary. This appliance is equipped with a three-pin plug

to protect you against possible electric shocks.

•Do not remove the round grounding terminal from theplug.

•Do not use two-pin groundingadapters.

•Do not use extension cables to energize theproduct.

ATTENTION:

Do not connect the grounding cable to the gas pipe. Please have the grounding checked by a qualified electrician if

you are not sure about the grounding of the product. Do not install a fuse on the neutral line or grounding circuit.

WARNING:

Please wait for 3-6 hour before energizing the product to protect it against possible damages. This way, the

refrigerant and the lubricants in the system get balanced.

Water Connection

•Pressure of the mains water must be in compliance with the values specified in themanual.

•Location of the water system must comply with the dimensions specified in themanual.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Bypass is recommended for the water filtering system if a reverse osmosis system is used.

TOOL LIST

Tools to be used when installing the product are as follows:

Cordless

Drill

Safety

Goggles ½"

Wrench

Hammer Ladder Ø2.4

Drill bit

Ø8.0

Drill bit Box

Cutter

Safety

Gloves

Tape

measure

Star bit ¼"

Wrench Flat

Bubble

Level

Tool

Wheelbarrow Tape

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