Frigidaire FFTR1835VS User manual

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
P/N: A13109106
WARNING
• To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator
from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.
• Connect the ice maker to a potable water supply only.
An authorized service technician is recommended to install the ice maker kit.
Ice Maker (IM117000) Kit Components
5304520536
Ice Maker
QTY: 1
5304525288
Shoulder Screw
QTY: 5
5304520538/5304520539
Cover with Door
QTY: 1
5304520535
Ice Bin
QTY: 1
5304520537
Bracket (30" only)
QTY: 1
Parts needed for install inside the unit
Tools Needed:
• Flat head screw driver • Phillips or Quadrex driver
• ¼" Hex driver • Gloves
• Drill • Needle nose pliers
Parts needed for install on back side of the unit
NOTE
Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to
installing your new refrigerator. For household water line hookup from the home water supply system to the unit,
Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice®water line kit 5304437642 (with a 6�
Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice®
water line kit 5304493869 (with a 6� Polyline Waterline). Please refer to Frigidaire.com for more information.
5304520540
Water Valve
QTY: 1
218976923
Tube
QTY: 1
241500304
#8 screw
QTY: 2
218515401
Hose and
Harness Clip
(30" only)
QTY: 3
5304455846
Clamp ¼"
QTY: 1
5303001193
Clamp ½"
QTY: 1

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Ice Maker Installation Instructions
1. Unplug refrigerator from electrical outlet.
2. Lift the freezer shelf up and out. Set aside.
See Figure 1.
3. Remove water inlet and electrical cover, located
on the inside of the unit, by inserting a flathead
screwdriver on left side of opening in the small
cover. Push to the right to disengage the snap.
See Figure 2.
4. Locate dimples in the freezer liner for screw
placement (a flashlight may help). Align the
shoulder screws with the dimples. Push the
screws to penetrate the freezer liner and drive the
screws in until they are tight against the liner. Use
2 screws on the left side wall, and 3 on the top of
the liner. See Figure 3.
5. For a 30"wide refrigerator install the bracket
onto the ice maker. The Ice maker will slide onto
the mounting features on the bracket and snap
into place. The locking feature is located on the
rear of the ice maker.
6. Plug the ice maker in the electrical connector on
the back wall. Once connected, do not allow the
ice maker to hang unsupported. See Figure 4.
7. Slide the ice maker onto the 2 side wall shoulder
screws. See Figure 5A.
Make sure the ice maker water channel is under
the water fill tube, continue to slide until the ice
maker snaps into place. See Figure 5B.
28"wide refrigerator
Use the ice maker only
Locking
Feature
1
2
30"wide refrigerator
Use the bracket with the ice maker
Figure 1
Figure 2
To Ceiling
To Wall
Install 5
Shoulder
Screws
Figure 3
Plug
Electrical
Connector
Figure 4
Figure 5
A
B

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Ice Maker Installation Instructions
9. To install the ice bin, the freezer shelf needs to be
in the lowest position. Slide the ice bin between
the side wall and the right side of the ice maker
housing positioned on the shelf. See Figure 7.
10. Locate the Ice maker installation label on the
rear outside right top corner of the refrigerator.
Cut the label on the dashed lines, and push flaps
inward until they stick to the unit. See Figure 8.
8. Install the plastic shutter into the window in the
front of the cover. The shutter snaps into the clips
on inside face of the cover, no tools are required.
Slide the ice maker cover onto the shoulder
screws on top of the unit until it locks into place
with a snap. See Figure 6.
11. Install the water line by screwing the nut on the
end of the tube onto the water inlet. Tighten the
nut until snug, and then tighten an additional ¼
turn with needle nose pliers. (See Figure 9A.)
12. Install the 2 water line clips on the unit evenly
spaced inside the depressed area located under
the water inlet. Insert the water line tube into the
clips. (See Figure 9B.)
*If you have a unit with an access cover,
continue to page 4 for additional instal-
lation instructions. For a unit without an
access cover, continue to page 5.
Units with access cover
Units without access cover
Figure 6
Figure 7
Cut on dashed lines
and push in on flaps
Figure 8
Water
Line
Clip
Water
Inlet
A
B
Figure 9

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Ice Maker Installation Instructions (with access cover)
NOTE
Ensure power cord is aligned with the notch at the
bottom of the access cover and the water line is
located inside the notch at the top right of the cover.
16. Plug the connector on the water valve wire har-
ness into the connector above the condenser coil.
You will hear a click when it is fully seated in place.
Install the water valve clip at the bottom right side
of the unit, and route and attach the water valve
harness into the clip. See Figure 13.
CAUTION
Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when
handling the access cover.
13. Remove 8 screws from access cover located at
the bottom rear outside of the unit. Set aside.
See Figure 10.
14. Place the green water tube to the icemaker into the
bottom outlet of the water valve. You must push the
tube into the valve until it is fully seated in place.
Check to make sure you installed the tube correctly
by gently pulling to make sure it does not come out.
15. The water valve location has pre-made holes on the
right rear of the unit. The water line should be ori-
ented downward when the valve is installed. Install
the water valve using a ¼" hex head driver, install
the 2 hex head screws. Tighten screws until they are
snug and then tighten an additional ¼ turn.
See Figure 12.
17. Reinstall the access cover by hooking cover onto
the bottom flange of the cabinet, and then tilt the
cover upward to align with the screw locations on
the cabinet. Install the screws starting with the 2
on the left side, then the right side , finish with the
center screws. See Figure 14.
18. Connect the household water line to the water
valve. Follow instructions in Connecting Ice
Maker to Water Supply.
Remove 8 Screws
Figure 10
Plug water tube
into water valve
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Water
line
Power cord

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Ice Maker Installation Instructions (without access cover)
19. Remove the connector box from the unit with a
Philips screwdriver. Discard screw. See Figure 15.
20.Open the connector box using a flat head
screwdriver. Insert at the notched point and turn.
Insert the water valve in the hole in the box.
See Figure 16.
21. Connect the valve wire harness with the white
connector from the unit. Insert the wiring in the
box as shown. Close the box cover completely,
ensuring all wiring is inside. See Figure 17.
22. Plug the green water tube from the icemaker into
the bottom outlet of the water valve. The tube
should be pushed into the valve up to the black
line marked on the tube. See Figure 18.
23. Attach the water valve bracket to the unit at the
2 pre-made holes using the 2 screws included in
the kit. See Figure 19.
24. Connect the household water line to the water
valve fitting (pointed up). Follow instructions in
Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply.
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19

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Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat blade
screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line preferably made of Braided
Stainless Steel or Braided Poly with integral fittings
for connection to the refrigerator and the valve at
the wall. If the home has a ¼" copper line, and the
owner prefers to keep the copper line, a compres-
sion fitting ferrule (sleeve) and nut should be
replaced each time the fitting is reused.
NOTE
Check with your local building authority for
recommendations on water lines and associated
materials prior to installing your new refrigerator.
Depending on your local/state building codes,
Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing
valves its Smart Choice®water line kit 5304437642
(with a 6' Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes
without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its
Smart Choice®water line kit 5304493869 (with a 6'
Polyline Waterline). Please refer to Frigidaire.com.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or
severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator
from electrical power before connecting a water
supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended
for the water supply line. Water supply tubing
made of ¼" plastic is not recommended to be
used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the poten-
tial for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not
be responsible for any damage.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can
damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is con-
nected to soft water, ensure that the softener is
maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
NOTE
Water lines should be long enough to all ow the
refrigerator to roll forward for cleaning or service.
Typically, 6'. length works well for braided Stainless
or Poly kits. A ¼" copper line should be longer to
coil extra length behind the refrigerator so movement
will not kink the copper line.

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Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from an electrical
power source.
2. Place the end of water supply line into the sink or
a bucket. Turn ON the water supply and flush the
supply line until the water is clear. Turn OFF the
water supply at the shuto valve.
3. Remove the plastic cap from water valve inlet and
discard the cap.
4. If you use copper tubing, slide the brass com-
pression nut and then ferrule (sleeve) onto the
water supply line. Push the water supply line into
the water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼" / 6.4
mm). Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the valve inlet
and finger tighten the compression nut onto the
valve. Tighten another ½ turn with a wrench; DO
NOT overtighten. See below.
If you use braided flexible stainless steel tubing,
the nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide
the nut onto the valve inlet and finger tighten the
nut onto the valve. Tighten another ½turn with a
wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See below.
6. With the steel clamp and the screw, secure the
water supply line to the rear panel of the refrig-
erator as shown.
7. To turn the ice maker on, press the ice maker’s On/
O power switch so the LED is steadily illuminated.
service
mode
Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill Tube
Brass
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
Sleeve
Water
Valve Inlet
Water
Valve
Copper water line
from household water supply
¼" Clamp
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Units with access cover
Brass
Compression
Nut
Water
Valve
Copper water line
from household water supply
Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill Tube
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
¼" Clamp
Water
Valve Inlet
Units without access cover
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
6 ft minimum (1.8 m)
braided flexible stainless steel
water line from household water supply
Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill Tube
(Include enough tubing in to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
½" Clamp
Units with access cover
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
6 ft minimum (1.8 m)
braided flexible stainless steel
water line from household water supply
Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube
(Include enough tubing to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
½"Clamp
Units without access cover
8. Turn ON the water supply at the shuto valve and
tighten any connections that leak.
9. Reconnect the refrigerator to an electrical
power source.
5. Secure the copper line to the clamp (as shown),
using the existing screw.

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Ice Service
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, mini-
mal ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of
operation. Air in new plumbing lines may cause the
ice maker to cycle 2 or 3 times before making a full
tray of ice. With no usage, it will take approximately 1
to 2 days to fill the ice bin.
New plumbing connections may cause the first pro-
duction of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd
flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
Turning Your Ice Maker On
After the plumbing connections have been
completed, the water supply valve must be opened.
Place the ice bin under the ice maker, pushing it as
far back as possible. Press the ice maker’s On/O
button. The button will illuminate in green when the
ice maker is On.
Turning Your Ice Maker O
To stop the ice maker, press the ice maker’s On/O
button. The ice maker also stops producing
ice automatically when the bin is full, and then it
resumes when the level in the bin drops.
IMPORTANT
To ensure proper function for your ice maker, hook
up water supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF.
If the ice maker is on and the water supply is not
connected, the water valve can make a loud chat-
tering noise.
Ice Production: What To Expect
The ice maker will produce about 2 pounds of ice
every 24 hours depending on usage conditions.
Note: You can make more ice by setting the freezer
to a colder setting. Ice is produced at a rate of 10
cubes every 100 to 160 minutes.
Ice Maker Tips
CAUTION
Do Not place the ice container in your dishwasher.
• Wash ice container in warm water with mild
detergent. Rinse well and dry.
• Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or
for short vacations.
• If the ice maker will be turned o for a long
period of time, turn the water supply valve to
the closed position.
Remember that water quality determines your ice
quality. If the water source uses a water softener,
ensure that the softener is maintained and working
properly. Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener
can damage the ice maker.
CAUTION
Do Not place the ice container in your dishwasher.