Fisher & Paykel RX216 Refrigerator User Manual


 
6
Installation instructions
Door and hinge removal
Some installations require door removal to get the refrigerator to its final location.
Tools needed:
Phillips screwdriver
⁄”
(9.5 mm) hex head driver
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power
only after replacing doors.
Green ground wire must be attached to top hinge while performing door
removal and replacement.
Failure to do so may result in death, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons.
Caution!
To avoid property damage, observe the following:
Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material, prior to moving
the refrigerator.
Tape decorative panels (select models) securely in place before removing door handles.
Do not adjust the refrigerator to be any shorter than 68½” (1740 mm) tall (minus hinge and cap).
Doing so may damage underside components.
1
Unplug power cord from power source.
2
Remove toe grille (see page 8).
Open both doors 180°, or as wide as possible.
Note: for refrigerators in operation, shut off water before removing water line from the door.
To disconnect the water line:
Push in white collar (
a
) and hold.
Pull the door-side tube from the connector (
b
).
To reconnect the water line:
Firmly push tube ⁄” (8 mm) into the connector.
Use lines on the tube as a guide for full insertion.
If tube end is damaged, cut off ⁄” (8 mm) before
reconnecting.
If leaking occurs, cut and reconnect the line.
a
b
Step 2