STARTED GETTING
BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR FULL HEIGHT DOOR PANEL KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TROUSSE DE PORTE PLEINE GRANDEUR POUR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ENCASTRÉ
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION
W11172224B
GETTING STARTED | 1
BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR FULL HEIGHT DOOR PANEL KIT
2 | GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”
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You can be killed or seriously injured if |
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All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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INTRODUCTION |
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Safety............................................................. |
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Registering Your Product............................... |
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Product Identification..................................... |
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SITE PREPARATION |
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Before Installation.......................................... |
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Tools and Parts Required............................... |
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Tools and Parts Provided............................... |
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Parts Supplied with Refrigerator.................... |
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Installation Requirements............................... |
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Plan the Installation........................................ |
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Opening Requirements.................................. |
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Cabinet and Panel Installation Options.......... |
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Cabinet Cutout Options................................. |
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Airflow and Venting Recommendations......... |
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Panel Dimensions.......................................... |
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INSTALLATION |
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Installing Grille Bracket Assembly.................. |
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Installing Air Divider....................................... |
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Installing Grille Panel...................................... |
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Removing Film from Panels........................... |
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Installing Freezer Panel.................................. |
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Installing Door Panel(s).................................. |
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Moving Refrigerator to Final Position............. |
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Adjusting Door Swing.................................... |
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Adjusting Freezer Panel................................. |
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Adjusting Refrigerator Panel(s)...................... |
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Attaching Panel(s).......................................... |
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Completing the Installation............................ |
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES................. |
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GETTING STARTED | 3
INTRODUCTION
REGISTRATION
REGISTERING YOUR PRODUCT
Gain access to our concierge-level Customer Support by registering your appliance. We make product registration simple and straightforward so that you can start using your exclusive Jenn-Air benefits today.
Registering your appliance allows you to:
Streamline your warranty service
If we have your product information, we can help you faster.
Protect your purchase
In case of an insurance loss, such as fire, flood, or theft, your product registration could serve as a proof of purchase.
Keep your family safe
We’ll notify you in the rare case of a safety notification.
Start taking advantage of these benefits today by going on-line to register your product at jennair.com/customer-care. In Canada, register your product at jennair.ca.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Your product identification, which includes the model and serial numbers, is listed on the product rating plate.
Recording this information below allows us to more easily assist you if your product should ever require service from one of our Jenn-Air Authorized Service Providers.
Model Number:_________________________________
Serial Number:_ ________________________________
Date of Installation: _ ___________________________
Authorized Dealer: _____________________________
Authorized Dealer Phone #: _____________________
4 | GETTING STARTED
SITE PREPARATION
BEFORE INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
These instructions are intended as a general guide only and do not supersede any national or local codes in any way. Compliance with all local, state, or national codes pertaining to this type of installation should be determined prior to installation.
These instructions are intended to supplement the Installation Instructions provided with your refrigerator, not replace them. Follow the instructions provided with the refrigerator to install it into the cabinet.
NOTE: The hardware bag contains all the parts and fasteners needed to install panels. Most of these components have
been pre-installed on the panels included in this kit. A hardware bag is shipped with the refrigerator. You will find the hardware bag in either one of the crisper drawers or attached to the outside of one of the refrigerator doors.
CAUTION
Pinch Hazard
Installation of door panels with less than a ³⁄" (0.95 cm) gap between the door panel and the adjacent cabinet increases the risk of potential pinching.
INTRODUCTION
TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED |
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Assemble the required tools and parts before starting |
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installation. Read and follow the instructions provided |
Exterior door panels with handles and |
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Cordless drill and drill bits |
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3/8" and 1/2" Open-end wrenches or two |
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adjustable wrenches |
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Grille Panel |
Grille bracket assembly |
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3/32", 5/32", and 3/16" Hex keys |
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Foam air divider |
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Black: 8281252 |
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INTRODUCTION | 5
SITE PREPARATION
BEFORE INSTALLATION (CONTD.)
PARTS SUPPLIED WITH REFRIGERATOR
The following parts are either not needed to install the panels in this kit, or they are already installed on the panels. These parts can be discarded after the installation is completed:
Panel top bracket |
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Hex-head pointed screw |
Hex-head blunt screw |
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Freezer panel brackets
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6 | SITE PREPARATION
SITE PREPARATION
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
PLAN THE INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
Plan your installation using these instructions in conjunction with the Installation Instructions provided with the refrigerator. Modifications must be made to the refrigerator to accommodate the full height door panels.
Required parts
One of the following built-in refrigerator models:
42" Side-by-Side: JS42NXFXDE 48" Side-by-Side: JS48NXFXDE
36" Bottom Mount: JB36NXFXLE, JB36NXFXRE
36" French Door Bottom Mount: JF36NXFXDE
42" French Door Bottom Mount: JF42NXFXDE
Steel Panels with handles and Accessory Full Height Door Panel Kit (which includes Grille Panel and Grille Bracket Assembly).
OPENING REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT:
The width of the opening, from side to side, must be as specified for your model, for
at least 3" (7.62 cm) back from the face of the cabinet. If your opening does not meet this requirement, you will need to make modifications.
The depth of the opening from the front of the cabinet to the back wall must be 25" (63.5 cm) minimum to achieve a flush installation.
CABINET AND PANEL INSTALLATION OPTIONS
Cabinet Depth - 25" (63.5 cm)
Grille Bracket - Top View
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SITE PREPARATION | 7
SITE PREPARATION
CABINET CUTOUT OPTIONS
AIRFLOW VENTING RECOMMENDATIONS
IMPORTANT:
Full height door style installations recommends a minimum of 1/8" (3.2 mm) of open space above the refrigerator. It is recommended that this space not be blocked in any way, including soffits.
Models may be installed using either Option 1, Option 2 or option 3.
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8 | SITE PREPARATION
SITE PREPARATION
PANEL DIMENSIONS
BOTTOM MOUNT MODEL
!Maximum possible panel weight: 46 lbs (20.9 kg)
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B
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FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM MOUNT MODELS
!Maximum possible panel weight: 34 lbs (15.5 kg)
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SIDE BY SIDE MODELS
!Maximum possible panel weight: 48 lbs (21.7 kg)
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PREPARATION SITE
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36" |
353/4" (90.61 cm) |
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173/4" (45.09 cm) |
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173/4"(45.14 cm) |
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36" |
591/8" (150.2 cm) |
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36" |
591/8"(150.2 cm) |
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42" |
233/4" (60.38 cm) |
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36" |
201/2" (52.07 cm) |
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201/2" (52.07 cm) |
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353/4” (90.61 cm) |
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48" |
271/4" (69.27 cm) |
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SITE PREPARATION | 9
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING GRILLE BRACKET ASSEMBLY
10 | INSTALLATION
1 |
2 |
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APPLIES TO: 
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
NOTE: If refrigerator is not on rollers, it is recommended to lower the product to have more access at the top of product for panel installation. For ease of grille installation, it is recommended to have product outside of kitchen cabinet.
1.Remove the three screws fastening each mounting plate to the top of the refrigerator on each side. Discard the mounting plates but keep the screws for attaching the two grille bracket assemblies provided in this kit.
2.Remove the two screws fastening the air divider to the unit housing. Discard the air divider, and reinstall the screws into the holes from where they were removed.
3.Align the three holes in a grille bracket assembly with the three holes in a cabinet side, as shown. Using the screws removed in Step 1, attach the grille bracket assembly.
4.Repeat step 3 to install the other grille bracket assembly to the opposite side of the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: Installing the full height door panels before removing both existing factory installed grille brackets can damage the panels.
Parts to be used:
X2 Grille bracket assembly
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING AIR DIVIDER
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!Align the base of foam air divider with base of unit housing
APPLIES TO: 
1.Peel away the paper layer from the foam air divider to reveal the adhesive side.
2.Stick the foam air divider to unit housing at the location where metallic air divider was installed earlier by applying even pressure.
Parts to be used:
X1 Foam air divider |
INSTALLATION |
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INSTALLATION | 11
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING GRILLE PANEL
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APPLIES TO: 
1.Position the grille panel between the grille brackets on each side of the cabinet.
2.Hook the top of grille onto the upper rivet pins. Rotate downward and push the bottom of the grille panel in until the grille panel snaps into place.
NOTE: For grille panel removal, push the top of grille panel inward until the lower portion snaps out. Rotate and lift off the grille panel.
Parts to be used:
X1 Grille panel
12 | INSTALLATION
12 | INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
REMOVING FILM FROM PANELS
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APPLIES TO: 
1.Peel off the film covering on all the door / drawer panels completely.
NOTE: Gently handle the panels after film is removed to avoid the panels from external damages such as scratches.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION | 13
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING FREEZER PANEL
3 |
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!FOR SIDE BY SIDE MODELS - SKIP THIS STEP
APPLIES TO: 
1.Slightly loosen the bracket screws present on freezer panel.
2.Slide panel onto drawer. Retighten the four screws on each side attaching the bracket to the drawer panel.
3.Using the Phillips-head flat screws, fasten the panel brackets to the drawer.
4.To allow for later adjustment of the panel, do not fully tighten the screws attaching the bracket to the drawer.
IMPORTANT: When you have completed installing all the panels, check for alignment. The drawer panel will move up or down to align. Completely tighten the screws only when panels are fully aligned.
Parts to be used:
X6 Phillips-head screws
142 |INSTALLATIONALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING DOOR PANEL(S)
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APPLIES TO: 
1.Open the door(s) and remove the hinge cover(s).
NOTE: French door and bottom mount models have bottom hinge cover(s) that also must be removed.
2.Take out the door adjustment pin cover(s) to expose the adjustment pins.
3.Use foam packaging to prop and hold the door open while installing a door panel.
INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION | 15
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