4 installing your refrigerator Simpson Refrigeration
Installing your refrigerator
The appliance should arrive with the
front adjustable rollers wound down to
tilt the top of the refrigerator backwards
by about 10 -15mm from upright.
The stability foot should also be wound
fully up so it will not interfere with the
operation of the rollers (see diagram
in Step 3 below).
The rollers are designed for forward or backward
movement only. They are not castors. Moving the
refrigerator sideways may damage your floor and
the rollers.
1. Roll the refrigerator into its final position.
2. The top of the refrigerator should be tilted back by approximately
10 -15mm. This will allow the doors to self-close providing a
consistent door seal.
3. If the refrigerator is not tilted back, you can adjust the two front
rollers by turning the large, plastic roller nut (see diagram below).
This will increase the height of the rollers. One turn of the nut
will tilt the refrigerator back approximately 10mm. If you have
difficulty turning the roller nut you can have someone tilt the
refrigerator back, so that you have better access. Alternatively, you
can access the rollers from the side, using a flat screwdriver to
help you turn the nut (see diagram below).
4. Check the alignment of the refrigerator to the surrounding
cupboards. The top of the refrigerator should be level from side
to side (see diagram below). If you need to adjust the level, use
the adjustable rollers as discussed in Step 3.
Installing your new refrigerator
Clearance around your Side by Side refrigerator
Your Side by Side Refrigerator can be installed between
cupboards or fixtures but you must allow for the following
spaces around the cabinet.
1. Allow a minimum of 5mm clearance on both sides.
2. Allow 10mm clearance at the back of the refrigerator.
3. Allow a minimum of 10mm clearance above hinge covers.
4. If you do not have a cupboard with a rear gap, the
recommended clearance area on top increases from
50mm to 90mm (x) and from 32mm to 72mm (y).
5. Allow a 250 or 300mm clearance on the hinge side of the
doors, if you place the refrigerator next to the wall. This will
make cleaning easier.
6. Make sure that cupboards or xtures do not stick out further
than the refrigerator cabinet.
Clearance around your Top and Bottom Mount refrigerator
1. Allow a minimum of 5mm clearance on both sides.
2. Allow 10mm clearance at the back of the refrigerator.
3. Allow a minimum of 10mm clearance above hinge covers.
4. If you do not have a cupboard with a rear gap, the recommended
clearance area on top increases from 50mm to 90mm.
5. When positioned in a corner area, spacing of at least 350mm on
the hinge side will allow the doors to open enough to enable the
removal of bins and shelves.
Note: Doors on all models are designed to sit proud of cabinetry (not flush). The
refrigerator should be placed against a wall and the gap between the rear
of the refrigerator and the wall should be no greater than 75mm.
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