JennAir W11215146, W11215148, W11215150, W11239303 Panel Kit Installation Guide

BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR ARMOIRE-STYLE DOOR PANEL KIT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING STARTED

ENSEMBLE DE PANNEAUX DE PORTE DE STYLE ARMOIRE POUR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ENCASTRÉ

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION

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BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR ARMOIRE-STYLE 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”

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.

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Safety ............................................................ 3

Registration ................................................... 4

Registering Your Product ..............................4

Product Identication .................................... 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

Airow 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

Marking Door Panel

Top Bracket Location(s) .................................14

Installing Panel Top Bracket(s) and

Shoulder Washer ........................................... 15

Installing Freezer Brackets ............................ 16

Installing Freezer Panel ................................. 17

Installing Door Panel(s) .................................. 18

Moving Refrigerator to Final Position ............ 20

Adjusting Door Swing .................................... 21

Adjusting Freezer Panel ................................. 22

Adjusting Refrigerator Panel(s) ...................... 23

Attaching Panel(s) .......................................... 25

Completing the Installation ............................ 27

TABLE DES MATIÈRES..................29

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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 benets 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 notication.

Start taking advantage of these benets 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 identication, 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

The Armoire-Style Door Panel Kit for fully integrated JennAir® refrigerators enables door panels with a hidden top panel for the ultimate integrated design in kitchen cabinet.

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. 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.

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

Parts Supplied with Panel Kit:

 Instructions

Grille Panel

W11215146 (for 36" models) W11215148 (for 42" models) W11215150 (for 48" models)

Foam air divider

W11239303

Grille bracket assembly

W11215152 (RH side) W11215154 (LH side)

SITE PREPARATION

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.

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SITE PREPARATION

BEFORE INSTALLATION (CONTD.)

Parts Supplied with Refrigerator

(Needed for Armoire Installation):

Phillips-head at screw Black: 8281252

Door stop pin

W10234202

Slotted hex-head screw

W10141645

 All hardware  Hinge cover trim (RC and FC)  Side trim  Handle side door trim  Installation block  Panel templates

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:

Standard grille bracket W10182743 (left) W10172741 (right)

Integrated grille bracket

W10260890 (left) W10260891 (right)

Panel top brackets

Black: W10667450

Shoulder washer W10471946

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Freezer panel brackets

W10606815

Hex-head pointed screw W10141189

Round-head screw 1163283

“L” brackets W10234199

Hex-head blunt screw

W10142233

SITE PREPARATION

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

PLAN THE INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT:

■ Install the handles on the panels prior to panel

installation. Follow the instructions received with handle kit to install the handles.

■ Plan your installation using these instructions

in conjunction with the Installation Instructions provided with the refrigerator. Modications must be made to the refrigerator to accommodate the Armoire-style 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

 Accessory Armoire-Style Door Panel Kit

which includes (Grille Assembly and Grille Bracket Assembly)

 Custom Panels

NOTE: The required thickness for all panels is 3/4" (1.91 cm).

OPENING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT:

 The width of the opening, from side to side,

must be as specied 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

modications.  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

AB E

A. Refrigerator door B.

Armoire-style door panel

C. Side trim

Grille Bracket - Side View

D. Grille bracket E. Adjacent cabinet

SITE PREPARATION

A. Refrigerator door B.

Armoire-style door panel

C. Side trim D. Grille bracket

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SITE PREPARATION

CABINET CUTOUT OPTIONS

AIRFLOW VENTING RECOMMENDATIONS

IMPORTANT:

 Armoire-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 softs.

 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 Soft

False front

1/8" (3.2 mm) gap

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SITE PREPARATION

PANEL DIMENSIONS

BOTTOM MOUNT MODEL

Maximum allowable weights:

• Door panel - 60 lbs (27.2 kg)

• Drawer panel - 25 lbs (11.3 kg)

FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM MOUNT MODELS

Maximum allowable weights:

• Door panel - 38 lbs (17.2 kg)

• Drawer panel (36" model) - 25 lbs (11.3 kg)

• Drawer panel (42" model) - 30 lbs (13.6 kg)

A A

SIDE BY SIDE MODELS

Maximum allowable weights (42" models):

• Refrigerator Door panel - 65 lbs (29.5 kg)

• Freezer Door panel - 49 lbs (22.2 kg) Maximum allowable weights (48" models):

• Refrigerator Door panel - 66 lbs (29.9 kg)

• Freezer Door panel - 50 lbs (23 kg)

A B

SITE PREPARATION

Legend Model Dimension

A 36" 353/4" (90.81 cm) B 36" 591/8" (150.2 cm) C 36" 201/2" (52.07 cm)

Legend Model Dimension

A B 591/8"(150.2 cm) C 201/2" (52.07 cm) D 353/4" (90.81 cm)

A B 591/8" (150.2 cm) C 201/2" (52.07 cm) D 413/4" (106.05 cm)

36"

42"

173/4" (45.24 cm)

203/4" (52.86 cm)

Legend Model Dimension

A B 233/4" (60.48 cm)

C 81" (205.7 cm)

A B 271/4" (69.37 cm) C 81" (205.7 cm)

42"

48"

173/4"(45.24 cm)

201/4" (51.59 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 Armoire-style 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 cm) with the refrigerator top.

 Leave 4" (10.16 cm) free space at rear as

shown in the illustration.

4" (10.16 cm)

751/2"

(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

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 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 Armoire-style door

panels before removing both existing factory installed grille brackets can damage the panels.

Parts to be used:

INSTALLATION

X2 Grille bracket assembly

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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

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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INSTALLATION

INSTALLING GRILLE PANEL

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

INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

MARKING DOOR PANEL TOP BRACKET LOCATION(S)

APPLIES TO:

63⁄4" (17.2 cm)

IMPORTANT: For an Armoire installation, instead of drilling holes along the top edge(s) of the custom door panel(s), you must adjust the placement of the drilling template (provided with the refrigerator).

NOTES:

■ No template adjustment is needed for the bottom

edge of the door panel(s).

■ No template adjustment is needed for the custom

freezer drawer panel.

1. Align the drilling template on the back of the

custom refrigerator door panel so that the top of the template is offset 6³⁄4" (17.2 cm) from the top of the refrigerator door panel. NOTE: The only offset dimension is the 6³⁄4" (17.2 cm) offset from the top of the door panel.

2. Continue to use the template as you normally

would along the bottom, handle side of the door panel.

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A. Top of custom refrigerator door panel B. Drilling template C. Bottom of custom refrigerator door panel

INSTALLATION

INSTALLING PANEL TOP BRACKET(S) AND SHOULDER WASHERS

Hinge side

APPLIES TO:

1. Fasten the refrigerator/freezer door panel top

bracket to custom wood door panel using hex-head pointed screws (2) at marked screw locations (refer "Marking Door Panel Top Bracket Location(s)" section).

2. For marking location of the shoulder washers,

Measure ‘A’ from the top of the panel, measure ‘B’ from side of panel. Mark the hole locations as shown in Figure. Refer Table 1 for ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ dimension based on the models.

3. Fasten the shoulder washer to custom wood

door panel using hex-head pointed screws (2) at marked screw locations in Step 2. NOTE: Do not drive the screws completely, allowing clearance so that shoulder washer can be inserted into J slot located on door.

4. In case of French door bottom mount and side

by side models, repeat Steps 1-3 for installing panel brackets and shoulder washers on other door.

Table 1 - Shoulder washer locations

INSTALLATION

Model ‘A’ ‘B’ ‘C’

36"

Bottom

Mount

36" / 42"

French

Door

42" / 48"

Side by

Side

185/16"

(465.5 mm)

185/16"

(465.5 mm)

23"

(583.5 mm)

13/16"

(30.3 mm)

7/8"

(21.75 mm)

13/16"

(20.6 mm)

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(774 mm)

425/16"

(1075 mm)

301/2"

INSTALLATION

INSTALLING FREEZER BRACKETS

2" (52.77 mm)

55/8" (143.3 mm)

FOR SIDE BY SIDE MODELS - SKIP THIS STEP!

APPLIES TO:

1. For marking location of the freezer bracket

screws, Measure ‘A’ from the top of the panel. Mark the hole locations as shown in Figure. Refer to Table 2 for ‘A’ dimension based on the models.

2. Fasten the freezer bracket to custom wood

drawer panel at marked screw locations in step 1.

3. Repeat step 1-2 to attach freezer bracket on

other side.

Table 2 - Freezer bracket locations

Model ‘A’

36" Bottom Mount /

French Door

42" French Door

1/2"

(12.85 mm)

9/16"

(14.43 mm)

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47/8" (123.4 mm)

55/8" (143.3 mm)

INSTALLATION

INSTALLING FREEZER PANEL

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

Parts to be used:

X6 Phillips-head screws

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