Jenn-Air JBSFS42NHS, JBFFS36NHS Installation Guide
BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR FULL HEIGHT DOOR PANEL KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED
TROUSSE DE PORTE PLEINE GRANDEUR POUR
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ENCASTRÉ
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION
GETTING STARTED | 1
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BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR FULL HEIGHT DOOR PANEL KIT
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GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION
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”
or WARNING.”
DANGER
WARNING
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.
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don't immediately follow instructions.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Safety ............................................................ 3
Registering Your Product ..............................4
Product Identication .................................... 4
SITE PREPARATION
Before Installation .......................................... 5
Tools and Parts Required .............................. 5
Tools and Parts Provided ..............................5
Parts Supplied with Refrigerator ................... 6
Installation Requirements .............................. 7
Plan the Installation ....................................... 7
Opening Requirements .................................. 7
Cabinet and Panel Installation Options ......... 7
Cabinet Cutout Options ................................ 8
Airow and Venting Recommendations ........8
Panel Dimensions .......................................... 9
Secondary Anti-Tip Board ............................. 10
INSTALLATION
Installing Grille Bracket Assembly ................. 11
Installing Air Divider ....................................... 12
Installing Grille Panel ..................................... 13
Removing Film from Panels .......................... 14
Installing Freezer Panel ................................. 15
Installing Door Panel(s) .................................. 16
Moving Refrigerator to Final Position ............ 18
Adjusting Door Swing .................................... 19
Adjusting Freezer Panel ................................. 20
Adjusting Refrigerator Panel(s) ...................... 21
Attaching Panel(s) .......................................... 23
Completing the Installation ............................ 25
TABLE DES MATIÈRES.................27
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INTRODUCTION | 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 JennAir benets 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 re,
ood, 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
notication.
Start taking advantage of these benets 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 identication, 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 JennAir Authorized Service
Providers.
Model Number: ________________________________
Serial Number: ________________________________
Date of Installation: ___________________________
Authorized Dealer: ____________________________
Authorized Dealer Phone #: ____________________
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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 nd 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 ³⁄₈"
(0.95 cm) gap between the door panel and the
adjacent cabinet increases the risk of potential
pinching.
TOOLS AND PARTS REQUIRED
Assemble the required tools and parts before starting
installation. Read and follow the instructions provided
with any of the required tools listed here. Proper
installation is your responsibility.
Tools Required:
Cordless drill and drill bits
3/8" and 1/2" Open-end wrenches or two
adjustable wrenches
Phillips screwdriver
Small level
Appliance dolly
3/32", 5/32", and 3/16" Hex keys
1/4" and 5/16" Nut drivers
6" Extension nut drivers
Tape measure
TOOLS AND PARTS PROVIDED
SITE PREPARATION
Parts Supplied with Panel Kit:
Exterior door panels with handles and
mounting hardware pre-installed.
Instructions
Grille Panel Grille bracket assembly
Foam air divider
Parts Supplied with Refrigerator
(Needed to Install Panel Kit):
Phillips-head at screw
Black: 8281252
Door stop pin
W10234202
Slotted hex-head screw
W10141645
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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
Black: W10667450
Hex-head pointed screw
W10141189
Freezer panel brackets
W10606815
“L” brackets
W10234199
Hex-head blunt screw
W10142233
Standard grille bracket
W10182743 (left)
W10172741 (right)
Round-head screw
1163283
Integrated grille bracket
W10260890 (left)
W10260891 (right)
Shoulder washer
W10471946
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SITE PREPARATION
D
C
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
PLAN THE INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
Plan your installation using these instructions in
conjunction with the Installation Instructions provided
with the refrigerator. Modications 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 specied 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
modications.
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 ush
installation.
CABINET AND PANEL INSTALLATION
OPTIONS
Cabinet Depth - 25" (63.5 cm)
Grille Bracket - Top View
D
C
AB E
A. Refrigerator door
B.
Full height door panel
C. Side trim
Grille Bracket - Side View
D. Grille bracket
E. Adjacent cabinet
SITE PREPARATION
B
A
A. Refrigerator door
B.
Full height door panel
C. Side trim
D. Grille bracket
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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 softs.
Models may be installed using either Option 1, Option 2 or option 3.
Option 1 - Open to Ceiling
Open to ceiling
Option 2 - False Front (cabinet face only) Option 3 - Closed Soft
False front
1/8" (3.2 mm) gap
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SITE PREPARATION
PANEL DIMENSIONS
BOTTOM MOUNT MODEL
FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM MOUNT
MODELS
Maximum possible panel weight: 46 lbs (20.9 kg)! Maximum possible panel weight: 34 lbs (15.5 kg)! Maximum possible panel weight: 48 lbs (21.7 kg)!
A
B
C
B
C
A A
SIDE BY SIDE MODELS
SITE PREPARATION
A B
C
Legend Model Dimension
A 36" 353/4" (90.61 cm)
B 36" 591/8" (150.2 cm)
C 36" 201/2" (52.07 cm)
D
Legend Model Dimension
A
B 591/8"(150.2 cm)
C 201/2" (52.07 cm)
D 353/4" (90.61 cm)
A
B 591/8" (150.2 cm)
C 201/2" (52.07 cm)
D 413/4" (105.85 cm)
36"
42"
173/4" (45.09 cm)
203/4" (52.71 cm)
Legend Model Dimension
A
B 233/4" (60.38 cm)
C 81" (205.7 cm)
A
B 271/4" (69.27 cm)
C 81" (205.7 cm)
42"
48"
173/4"(45.14 cm)
201/4" (51.49 cm)
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SITE PREPARATION
SECONDARY ANTI-TIP BOARD
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily
when not completely installed.
Install secondary anti-tip board to ensure
product stability.
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
For all full height door panel installations, the
secondary anti-tip board is required to be
installed prior to door panel installation.
This anti-tip board is to be secured on the
right side of the cabinet enclosure as per the
dimensions shown in illustration.
NOTE: Anti-tip board is required as an
addition to the rear wall anti-tip board (for
open to ceiling installation) described in the
installation instructions provided with the
refrigerator.
Secure the secondary anti-tip board so that
the bottom surface of the secondary anti-tip
board is 751/2" (191.77 cm) from the oor
(right hand side).
The main anti-tip boards for open to ceiling
installation are secured at 84" (213.36 cm)
from the oor (rear side).
During panel installation, raise the
refrigerator up until the top of the refrigerator
is making contact with the bottom of the
secondary anti-tip board.
INSTALLING THE SECONDARY ANTITIP BOARD
1. Mark the stud locations on right hand side
cabinet wall.
2. Securely attach one 2" x 4" x 12" (5 cm x 10 cm
x 30.4 cm) board to the cabinet on right hand
side cabinet using wood screws. Use three
#8 x 2" (5.08 cm) (or longer) wood screws.
NOTE:
It is recommended to drive the wood screws
from cabinet wall into the secondary anti-tip
board as shown in the illustration.
The board must have overlap of 1" (2.54)
with the refrigerator top.
Leave 4" (10.16 cm) free space at rear as
shown in the illustration.
C
D
B
4" (10.16 cm)
751/2"
A
(191.77 cm)
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A. Refrigerator
B. Secondary anti-tip board
C. Kitchen cabinet
D. Wood screws
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING GRILLE BRACKET ASSEMBLY
1
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.
2
3
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 not more than 8"
(20.32 cm).
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:
INSTALLATION
X2 Grille bracket assembly
INSTALLATION | 11
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING AIR DIVIDER
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
1
ON
OFF
location where metallic air divider was installed
earlier by applying even pressure.
Parts to be used:
X1 Foam air divider
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2
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING GRILLE PANEL
1
APPLIES TO:
1. Position the grille panel between the grille
2
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
INSTALLATION
2
INSTALLATION | 13
INSTALLATION
REMOVING FILM FROM PANELS
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.
1
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLING FREEZER PANEL
1
FOR SIDE BY SIDE MODELS - SKIP THIS STEP!
APPLIES TO:
1. Slightly loosen the bracket screws present on
freezer panel.
NOTE: Be sure that the refrigerator door(s) are
tightly closed.
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.
INSTALLATION
3
2
4
Parts to be used:
X6 Phillips-head screws
INSTALLATION | 15
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING DOOR PANEL(S)
APPLIES TO:
WARNING
1
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily
when not completely installed.
Install secondary anti-tip board to ensure
product stability.
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
serious injury.
16 | INSTALLATION
2
3
NOTE:
Be sure that secondary anti-tip board is installed
before opening the door. Refer “INSTALLING
THE SECONDARY ANTI-TIP BOARD” section to
install the secondary anti-tip board.
For panel installation, it is recommended to have
product outside of kitchen cabinet not more than
8" (20.32 cm).
Raise the refrigerator until the top of the
refrigerator touches the bottom of secondary
anti-tip board.
Open only one door at a time.
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.
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