Part No. 2000491 Rev. A
36” Built-h
Refrigerator
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation
Instructions with the Homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation
Instructions for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for
local electrical inspector’s use.
’ IMPORTANT’r.
Read and save
these instructions.
Before you start...
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Proper installation is your
responsibility. Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct
installation. It is the responsibility of
the installer to comply with the
installation specifications provided.
The built-in refrigerator weighs over
400 pounds. The floor must be
sturdy enough to support this weight
plus the additional weight of door
panels, food and ice.
Grounded electrical outlet is
required. See Electrical
requirements.
Location of the built-in refrigerator
must permit the doors to open to
at least 90°.
Because of the weight and size of
the built-in refrigerator, two or more
people are needed to move and
safely install it.
Dimension’s that are shown must
be used. Given dimensions provide
required 0” clearance.
One inch of space is required
between side of refrigerator and a
corner wall to allow the door to open
to at least a 90° angle.
Electrical Shock Hazard
It Is the customer’s responsibility:
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To contact a qualified electrical
installer.
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To assure that the electrical
lnstallatlon Is adequate and In
conformance with National
Electrlcal Code, ANSVNFPA 7&
latest edftlon, and all local )
codes and ordinances.
Failure to do so could result In
electrlcal shock or other personal
Injury.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Special care must be taken
when drilling holes Into the
wall of the house. Electrical
wires may be concealed
behind wall covering.
Personal Injury Hazard
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Because of the weight and
size of the built-in
refrigerator, two or more
people are needed to move
and safely install It.
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Most of the refrigerator’s
weight is at the top. Extra
care Is needed when
moving the refrigerator to
prevent tipping.
Failure to do so could
result in personal Injury
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Floor Damage
Keep cardboard shipping piece
or plywood under refrigerator
until It Is Installed In operating
posltlon.
Failure to do so may cause
damage to floor covering.
Importani: Observe all
governing codes and
ordinances.
Failure to meet codes and
ordinances could lead to
fire or electrical shock
hazard.
Tools and
materials needed
for installation:
Phlllips screwdrlver
5/16”and 34” socket
and ratchet
~4” copper tublng
tubing cutter
appliance dolly
~6” Allen wrench
adjustable wrench
cardboard or plywood
6, #6, or larger wood
screws
2, wood boards -
32” long (See page
7 for specifications.)
I - 3/8” open wrench -
front leveler
stepladder
wrench set
knife
3116” and 114”
drill bits
drill
screwdriver
level
bucket
shutoff valve
stud locator
114” nut driver
Parts supplied for
installation:
top grille assembly
base grille
tube assembly
misc. parts bag
Ice-maker bin assembly
Remove parts from packages.
Check that all parts were included.
Parts that must be
ordered separately
or custom-made:
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Door panel kits
Three colors of acrylic door panel
kits: White, Black and Almond, and
a stainless steel door panel kit are
available from your KitchenAid
dealer. Each kit includes door
panels and top grille panels. Follow
kit instructions to install panels.
Kit Numbers for Panels
White
Black
Almond
Stainless
Steel
Custom door panels and
top grille panels
See page 5 for custom panel
dimensions and pages 10 and 11,
Steps 9-12 for installation.
Side panels
Check with your builder or installer
to see if you need side panels
that match your kitchen cabinets.
Side panels must be custom-made.
Side panel dimensions are given
on page 6.
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Dimensions for built-in area
Personal Injury/Property
Damage Hazard
@ Unit is topheavy and may tip
fonnrard when the doors are
opened.
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A solid soffii or 2” wood block is
required above the refrigerator
to prevent tipping during use.
1 If solid soffit is more than 1 inch
above refrigerator, a wood block
must be installed on the wall not
more than l/4 inch above the
refrigerator cover.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in personal injury or
property damage.
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:Grounded electrical
outs
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let location
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Eifxtricfd outlet
should be centered
within shaded area.
Width and depth of the built-in area
are determined by the type of
installation. The built-in refrigerator
can be installed with the doors flust-
with the wall, with the doors
protruding from the wall, or with sidt
panels enclosing refrigerator. Selec
one method of installation and use
the dimensions given for that
method as shown.
Height of built-in area can range from!
a minimum/of 82-l/2” to 84-3/4”.
Optional top grilles may be required
for enclosures less than 83-5/8”.
Height dimensions with optional top
grilles are given on page 4.
+/- 118” tolerance
Dimensions for tippina pr
Wall
plumbing
loctition
1.114”
Hole for plumbing
can be cut anywhere
within shaded areas.
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Product dimensions
Levelers extended i/8” below rollers
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82-i/2@*
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lop of housing
lo top of grille
l/8” min. -with 7-112” grille
1-118” max. -with 8.112” grille
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Height dimensions
when the minimum
extension of levelers
{l/8” below rollers)
Is used to remove
the weight from
the rollers:
83-W” height
with 8-l/2” grille’
83.1% height
with a” grille
82.518” height
with 7-112” grille
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freezer d
1 ygr g1/4” j
137% 35-l/2”
back of
refrigerator
‘Top grille
The 8-l/2” top grille is provided.
Smaller top grilles must be ordered
from your KitchenAid dealer. Check
the chart below for the part numbers
you need to order for the size of top
grille you need.
Optional Top Grilles
Size Number
7-l/2’
8’
Part
Descrlptlon
4318416 R\h:geW$m
D;graz;epanel
Air vane
4318419 N&h;g;zrn ;
D;graF;epanel
Air vane
refrigerator
90% 44”
115% 42-314”
137% 39”
Quantity
1
2
1
2
1
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Levelers fully extended l-1/4” below rollers
116” min. -with 7-112” grille
l-118” max. - with a-112” grille
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, extension of
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( below roilers)
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83.518”
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24”
power car
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~ 84.314”
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dimensions
when the
maximum
levelers (l-114”
is used to
weight from
height with
a-112”
grille*
84-114”
height with
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grille
83.314”
height with
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Custom door panels, handle
inserts and top grille panels
Door and top grille panels:
Dimensions shown are with routed
edges. Routing is required if panels
are more than l/4” thick.
Freezer door panels
14.114”’
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Refrigerator door panel
,- 19-l/4”--
Panel routing for door
and lop grille panels.
If custom door panels
greater than 114” thick
are used, it may be
necessary to route the
handle slde of panel
a minimum of 3-l/4 Inches
in from the panel edge
to provide a 2” minimum
access to the door handle.
Either- the full length
of the panel or a
selected area(s) can
be routed. Check with
your builder.
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5/l 6”mln.
+ 114” max.
Maximum weight
of custom panels
Is 30 pounds.
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Panel for
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8-112” top
Maximum weight
of custom panel
is 50 pounds.
Top grille panels.
The weight of decorative panels
L grille
MUST NOT exceed the weights
specified for each panel. Panels
1,-.32-3ia”
weighing more than the speci-
fied weights may cause product
damage.
Panel for
7.112 top
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Maximum weight of cuslom panel is 10 pounds.
All dimensions +/- l/16” tolerance
Note: If a routed panel is used, add l/16” to
all dimensions shown.
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Side panel requirements
+/- I/W tolerance
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23-7/W’ depth
flush door
installation
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23-118” depth
rotruding door
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1.
Attach three spacers from the
miscellaneous parts bag to the
top, middle and bottom of each
side of the refrigerator. Spacers
are required for ventilation.
side panel
suppot nailer
1
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S/32”--+
q 5 118” spacer
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doors/
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Refrigerator
when 25” depth is available. If
less than 25” depth is available,
go to step 3.
If side panel is not inserted into
side trim, drill six equally-spaced
holes in each side trim.
Do Not drill Into side of
cabinet. Attach side panels to
side trim using six screws on
each side.
Side panel thickness should be
l/2” minimum to prevent
“blousing” or warping.
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thickness-)
‘side panel
support nailer
side irin
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3-314”
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Side trim
One method is to attach side
panel to outside of side trim.
-However, this will increase
width required. Drill holes into
side trim. Attach a wood support
to side trim. Attach side panel
to panel support nailer and
wood
support. Cover wood
support with a panel piece to
match side panel.
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132”
recommended recommended
2. A side panel support nailer
should be attached to the rear
wall on each side of refrigerator
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l/2” side panel
recommended
w spacer
C side trim
-3. If less than 25” depth is
available, side panel
installation will need to be
completed according to each
site’s restrictions..
4. Height of side panels depends
on your installation site. Side
panels may need to be notched
to clear door hinges. Side
panels may be cut to match toe
panel recess if desired.
Notch side panel only after
the Installed helghtof the
refrigerator has been
determined.
Electrical
requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Improper connectlon of the
equipment-grounding
conductor can result In a rlsk
of electrical shock. Check
wlth a qualified electrlcian or
service technician if you are
in doubt as to whether the
appliance Is properly
grounded.
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Do Not use an extension cord
with this appilance. Such use
may result in a fire, electrical
shock, or other personal
injury.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC only, 15-or-20
ampere, fused, electrical supply is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be
provided.
Recommended grounding
met hod
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES. REMOVE THE
Powm suPPLY
PRONG.
For your personal safety, this
appliance must be grounded. This
appliance is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3-prong
grounding plug. To minimize
possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating
3-prong, grounding-type wall
receptacle, grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition, and
local codes and ordinances. See
Figure 1. If a mating wall receptacle
is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have a properly
grounded, 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
Figure 1,
LORD GROUNDING
Water supply
requirements
Use only l/4” copper tubing for
water line.
The water line to the refrigerator
must provide 15-l 00 psi water
pressure.
The preferred method of installing
the plumbing to the refrigerator is
through the wall. An optional
method is installing the water line
through a floor opening. If the
copper tubing is installed through
the floor, the hole cut in the floor
must be angled 45O toward the front.
You will need enough l/4”- copper
tubing to connect from water line to
refrigerator, a saddle-type valve and
a union. Rough in the water line
before installing the refrigerator. See
steps that follow.
Product/Property
Damage
Do Not Install copper tubing
In an area where temperatures
drop below freezing.
To do so may result In water
damage.
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.Find a 3/8” to 1” vertical cold
water line near the refrigerator.
Measure the distance from the
cold water line to the refrigerator
location. Add 24 inches for the
final length of
copper tubing
you will need.
Cut both ends
of coDDer
tubing’square.
2.Tum off
main water
supply and
clear water
line.
Electric Shock Hazard.
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Electric drill must be grounded
to prevent severe or lethal
shock if water is in line and
enters drill during use.
Failure to ground drill may
result In personal injury.
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3. Ground electric drill or use a hand
drill. Drill a 3/l 6” hole in vertical
cold water line. Attach a saddle
valve to the water line with a
clamp in an easily accessible
location. Insert a washer
between clamp and line. Check
that inlet end is solidly in the drill
hole. Tighten packing nut.
Tighten the pipe clamp screws
evenly so washer makes a
watertight connection. Do Not
over-tighten or copper tubing
could be crushed.
4. Slide compression nut and sleeve
on copper tubing. Insert end of
copper tubing completely into the
outlet valve. Tighten compres-
sion nut to outlet with an adjustable wrench. Do Not over-lighten.
Product Damage
Flush at least 2 qts. of water
through the copper tubing and
Into a bucket before attaching to
the refrlgerator to get rld of any
particles in water line. Check for
water leaks around the saddle
valve.
Failure to do so may result In
product damage.
5. Run water through water line,
valve and copper tubing into a
bucket to flush out any particles in
the water line. Turn the saddle
valve to the “OFF” position.
6.
Route copper tubing to the
refrigerator location.
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7. Slide compression nut and sleeve
over water line.
8.
Connect union to compression
nut and sleeve and tighten. Do
Not overtighten.
union
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Product support
A solid soffit or a wood block
is required to prevent the
refrigerator from tlpping forward
after it Is Installed.
Determine what height the
refrigerator will be when it is
installed to fit opening. Determine
the’height to the top of the cover at
the final installed height you plan
to use.
Personal Injury/Property Damage Hazard
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Unit is topheavy and may tip forward
when the doors are opened.
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A solid soffi or 2” wood block is required
above the refrigerator to prevent tipping
during use.
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If solid soffit is more than 1 inch above
refrigerator, a wood block must be
installed on the wall not more than
l/4 inch above the refrigerator cover.
Failure to follow these instnxtions could
result in personal injury or property damage
Your installation location may vary
from the examples shown. However,
you must support the refrigerator
with a wood block or other adequate
means of support located l/4”
above the cover.
(more than 1”
Anti-tip
wood block(s)
pY’ max.
ccover
soffit-
(less than 1”
above cover)
E2”
block(s)
Block(s) must
extend IO fully
cover width
of cover.
important:
Block s) must
exten 6 at least
2” over cover.
Locale anti-tip wood blocks
a maximum of 114”
rear wall.
When a soffit Is not available,
locate wall studs in the refrigerator
opening. Center one wood block
and use wood screws to attach the
wood block to the wall studs. Make
sure screws engage wall studs a
minimum of 1 -l/2”. Screw the
second wood block to the front of
the first block. The wood blocks
must extend 2 inches beyond the
ends of the cover.
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rear wall
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if soffit Is more than one Inch
above cover, locate wall
studs in the refrigerator opening.
Center one wood block and use
wood screws to attach the wood
block to the wall studs. Make.
sure screws engage wall studs a
minimum of l-l /2”. Screw the
second wood block to the front
of the first block. The wood block(s)
must extend 2 inches beyond the
ends of the cover.
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If soffit Is less than one Inch
above cover, a wood support
is not needed.
Now start...
Remove top grille assembly
. package, literature package
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refrigerator door and save.
Do Not lower refrigerator
against shipping base when
removing the shipping base.
Lowerlng the refrigerator
agalnst the shlpplng base could
damage the components on the
bottom of the refrigerator.
Keep cardboard shipping piece
or plywood under refrigerator
until it is installed in operating
position.
Failure to do so may cause
damage to floor covering.
and parts bag taped to the
Product Damage
Floor Damage
Personal Injury Hazard
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Because of the weight and
size of the built-in
refrigerator, two or more
people are needed to move
and safely install it.
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Most of the refrigerator’s
weight is at the top. Extra
care is needed when
moving the refrigerator to
prevent tipping.
Failure to do so could
result in personal injury.
Move
refrigerator to
kitchen. Place cardboard
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/4.
refrigerator. Remove appliance
dolly. Open doors and remove all
boxes, parts
materials from inside refrigerator
and freezer comparlments. Set
aside until needed during
installation.
Do Not remove any protective
film until refrigerator is
completely installed.
or plywood under
packages
and packing
Remove the four brackets
(2 on each side) that attach
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to the bottom of the refrigerator.
Discard brackets and shipping .
base. Do Not remove tape and door
bracing at this time.
shipping base
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Place appliance dolly under
the side of the refrigerator.
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loosely around refrigerator. Insert
two corner posts around handles to
prevent scratching. Insert two corner
posts over the cabinet side trim to
prevent damage.Tighten strap
making sure that handles and
cabinet side trim will be protected.
Wrap strap from truck
Numbers
correspotid
to steps
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3-prong
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groundmg
Plug
power
supply cord
side/
trim
Move refrigerator close to
final position. Remove
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under refrigerator. Plug electrical
cord into the grounded outlet. Use
the screw from the parts package to
install the plug retainer. Move the
refrigerator evenly and straight into
the opening. Check that the water
line will not be kinked. Check that
slack in the electrical cord hangs
freely behind refrigerator or is placed
on top of rehigerator next to cover.
cabinet is in the “OFF” position.
Flush at least 2 qts. of water
through the copper tublng and
check for water leaks around the
saddle valve. (See page 7 for
complete Instructlons.)
refrigerator water valve )
cardboard or plywood from
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Check that the power
switch at the top of the
leveling rods cl&wise
socket and ratchet until the cabinet
weight is supported by the rear legs.
Use l-3/8” open end wrench to lower
the front leveling legs until the weight
of the cabinet is supported by legs.
using a 5/l 6”
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If side panels are not used,
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panel requirements, page 6, before
attaching.side panels to refrigerator.
go to Step 10. Read Side
Connect tubing assembly fitting to
refrigerator water valve. Do Not
overtighten. (It necessary, water
valve can be removed from
underside of the cabinet to attach
the fitting. You may have to remove
the wiring channel to get to valve.
Remove the screw between coils of
water valve. Remove disconnected
water valve and attach fitting.
Replace the water valve.)
Slide compression nut and sleeve on
open end of tubing assembly fitting.
Connect the union from water supply
line to compression nut and sleeve
on the tubing from water valve and
lighten. Do Not overtighten.
Turn water supply valve to the open
position. Turn refrigerator switch to
the “ON” position. Check all
connections for leaks.
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Open both doors. Place a
level against the underside
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of the door trim at the top of
the refrigerator. Adjust the front
leveling legs until level and to the
right height for the recessed area.
Place the level on the crisper guide
in the refrigerator section to check
for levelness front to back. Turn the
right, rear leveling rod until level and
to the required height. Place the
level on the freezer basket guide to
level the left side of the cabinet.
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Remove all tape and
door bracing from
refrigerator door. Remove the six
screws that attach the handle to the
door frame. Slide the refrigerator
door panel into door frame. If the
panel is less than l/4” thick, a filler
panel will need to be installed
between the door and decorative
panel. If the decorative panel is
more than l/4” thick, it will have to
be routed to have a l/4” edge on all
sides. See Custom panel and insert
dimensions for exact sizes to cut
custom panels.
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Open both doors. Use
two screws to attach
bottom grille to cabinet.
Remove two nuts from
one end of the top panel
frame. Remove end
piece. Slide decorative panel into
panel frame. Replace end piece
using nuts.
Check that
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six1 screws to tighten top grille frame
to refrigerator. Check that the power
switch is in the “ON” position.
Attach top grille decorative panel
assembly to the keyhole bracket on
the frame and pull down to secure.
If the top grille decorative panel
does not fit evenly within frame, the
keyhole bracket can be moved side
to side by adjusting the bracket
screws or the decorative panel
bracket can be moved up or down
by adjusting the decorator panel
bracket nuts.
. top grille is aligned with
top trim on cabinet. Use
Check that doors can
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can be adjusted.
To adjust horlzontally: Loosen set
screw in top and bottom hinges with
Allen wrench. Determine the door
swing desired. Hold door in that
position and tighten the set screws.
The doors have stops at 90°, 115’
and 137O positions. If the door
stops cannot be adjusted to clear
countertops, the countertops may
need to be mitered. (Consult your
builder to adjust countertops.)
To adjust vertically: Loosen, do
not remove, top and t>ottom hinge
screws. Lift door and bottom hinge
to desired position. Tighten bottom
hinge screws and then top hinge
screws.
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again for leaking. Any leaking can
cause refrigerator and floor damage.
. open freely. If not, the
door stops or hinges
Check the water
. connections at the
bottom of the refrigerator
Put shelves and bins
into the refrigerator and
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Remove protective film from door
frame.
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freezer compartment controls to the
midpoint between “COLD” and
“COLDEST”. Check that the
compressor is operating properly.
Check that all five interior lights and
one exterior light above dispenser
area are working.
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motor and auger operating. Press
the glass against the water
dispenser bar. Dispense and
discard about 2 to 3-quarts of water
.to remove air from system and
rinse tank.
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freezer compartments.
Move the ice maker arm
. into the down position.
Set refrigerator and
Use a drinking glass to
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press ice dispenser bar.
You should hear the
To get the most efficient
use from your new
built-in refrigerator, read
your KitchenAid Use
and Care Guide. Keep
Ins talla tion
Ins true tions
and Guide close to
built-in refrigerator for
easy reference.
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If built-in
refrigerator does
not operate...
Check that the circuit breaker is not
tripped or house fuse blown. Check
that power supply cord is plugged
into wall receptacle. A more detailed
troubleshooting checklist is provided
in the Use and Care Guide.
If vou need
askistance...
The KitchenAid Consumer
Assistance Center will answer any
questions about operating or
maintaining your built-in refrigerator
not covered in the Installation
Instructions. The KitchenAid
Consumer Assistance Center is
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Just dial l-800-422-1 230 - the call
is free.
When you call, you will need the
refrigerator model number and serial
number. Both numbers can be found
on the serial/rating plate located on
the frame of the cabinet.
How to arrange for
service...
In the event that your KitchenAid
appliance should need service, call
the dealer from whom you
purchased the appliance or a
KitchenAid-authorized service
company. A KitchenAid-authorized
service company is listed in the
Yellow Pages of your telephone
directory under “Appliances Household - Major - Service or
Repair”. You can also obtain the
service company’s name and
telephone number by dialing, free,
within the continental United States,
the KitchenAid Consumer
Assistance Center telephone
number, 1-800-422-l 230. A special
operator will tell you the name and
number of your nearest KitchenAidauthorized service company.
Maintain the quality built into your
KitchenAid appliance -call a
KitchenAid-authorized service
company.
Part No. 2000491 Rev. A
0 1992 KitchenAid Canada, Inc.
Prepared by KitchenAid@
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
Printed in U.S.A.
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