KitchenAid 2000494 Installation Instructions Manual

Par! No. 2000494 Rev. A

36” Built-h

Refrigerator

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Installer:

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Instructions with the Homeowner.

Homeowner:

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Instructions for future reference.

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Installation Instructions for

local electrical inspector’s use.

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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 refrigeralor 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 900.

Because of the weight and size,of

the built-in refrigerator, two or more

people are needed to move and
safely install it.

Dimensions

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
ElectrIcal Code, ANSVNFPA 7&
latest edition, and all local
codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could resutt in
electrical shock or other personal
injury.

Electrical Shock Hazard

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Special care must be taken
when drilling holes into the
wall of the house. Electrical

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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

Floor Damage

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.

Important: 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:

Phillips screwdriver
5/16”end 3/4” socket

and ratchet

114” copper tubing

tubing cutter

appliance dolly
l/8” Allen wrench
adjustable wrench

cardboard or plywood
6, #8, or larger wood

screws

2, wood boards -

32” long (See page

7 for specificalions.)

I - 318” open wrench -

front leveler

stepladder

wrench set

knife
3116” and 114”

drill bits
drill
screwdriver
level

bucket

shutoff valve

stud locator

l/4” 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:

Door panel kits

Three colors of acrylic dqor panel
kits: White,

Black

and Almond,

and

a stainless

steel door panel kit are

available from your KitchenAii
dealer. Each kit includes door
panels and top grille panels.

Follow

kit instructions to install panels.

Kit Numbers for Panels

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White

Black
Almond
Stainless

Steel

4310635 / .

4318632
4318638

4318641

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

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Unit is top-heavy and may tip
forward when the doors are
opened.

. A solid soffit 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 bloc1
must be installed on the wall no

more than i/4 inch above the
refrigerator cover.

Failure to follow these instructions
could result in personal injury or
property damage.

Width and depth of the built-in area

are determined by the type of
installation. The built-in refrigerator
can be installed wilh the doors flush
with the wall, with the doors

protruding from the wall, or with side

panels enclosing refrigerator. Select

one method of installation and use

the dimensions givenfor 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 83-98”.

Height dimensions with optional top

grilles are given on page 4.

+/- l/8” tolerance

*ounded electrical

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let location

Wall
plumbing
location

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10”

Floor plumbing

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13”

location

5”

Dimensions for tipping product

Electrical outlet
should be centered
within shaded area

can be cut anywhere
within shaded areas.

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Product dimensions

Levelers extended l/8” below rollers

top of housing
lo lop of grille

-See page

118” min. - with 7­l-1/8” max. -with

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112” grille

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:

83-5/B” height
with 8-l/2” grille’

83-l/8” height
with 8” grille

02-5/W height

with 7-l/2” grille

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a2­recessed
height

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24”
power cord

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back of

refrigerator

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freezer

90% 39”
115% 30-114”
137% 35 -112”

refrigerator

90%

44”

Levelers fully extended l-1/4” below rollers

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118” min. -with 7-112” grille
l-1/8” max. - wilh 8-l/2” grille

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Height
dimensions
when the
maximum
exlension of
levelers (l-1/4”
below rollers)
is used lo
remove the
weight from
the rollers:

04-314”
height with
8-l/2” grille’

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*Top grille

The 8-l/2” Lop 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

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Part
Number

1 Quantity Description

Right side trim

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Left side trim
Decorative panel

side frame

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Air vane

Size
7-112”

84-l/4”
height with
8” grille

4318418

03-314”
height with
7-i/2” grille

4318419

Right side trim
Left side trim
Decorative panel

side frame

Air vane

8”

2

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