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...
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.
4210464
4216469
4210548
4210593
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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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lop of housing
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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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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
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D;graF;epanel
Air vane
refrigerator
90% 44”
115% 42-314”
137% 39”
Quantity
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2
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2
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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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( below roilers)
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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
a**
grille
83.314”
height with
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