KitchenAid 2000495 User Manual

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Part No. 2000495 Rev. A

42” Built-In

Refrigerator

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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 refrtgerator weighs over
500 pounds. The floor must be
sturdy enough to support this weight
plus the additional weight of door
panels, food and ice.

Grounded electrical outlet

required. See Electrical

requirements.

Location of

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.

Dimensions

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 900 angle.

the built-in refrigerator

that are shown must

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

installation is adequate and in
conformance with National
Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA 7&
latest edition, and all local
codes and ordinances.

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

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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 maycause
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
5llG”and 314” socket

and ratchet

l/4” copper tubing

tubing cutter

appliance dolly
l/8” Allen wrench
adjustable wrench

cardboard or plywood
6, #6, or larger wood

screws

2, wood boards -

32” long (See page

7 for specifications.)

1 - 316” open wrench -

fronl 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:

lop 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 door panel
kits: White, Black

a stainless steel door panel
available from your KitchenAid
dealer. Each kit includes door
panels and top grille panels. Follow

kit instructions to install

Kit Numbers

White
Black
Almond
Stainless

Steel

Custom door panels and
top grille panels

See page 5 for custom panel
dimensions and pages 10 and
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.

and

Almond, and

panels.

for Panels

4318636
4318633

4318639

4318642

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Dimensions for built-in area

Personal Injury/Property

Damage Hazard

. Unit is top-heavy and may tip

forward when the doors are
opened.

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solid soffit or

required above the refrigerator

to prevent tipping during use.

. If solid soffit is more than 1 inch

above refrigerator, a wood block
must be installed on the wall not

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 with 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 given for that
method as shown.

2”

wood block is

Grou’nded electrical

outlet location

Wall

plumbing
location

Electrical oullet
should be center&
within shaded area.

Height of built-in area can range
from a minimum of 82-l/2”
to 84-314’:
Optional top grilles may be required
for enclosures less than 83-5/8”.

Height dimensions with optional top
grilles are given on page 4.

+I- l/8” tolerance

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Product dimensions

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refrigeralor

freezer

90% 41-112”
115% 40-112”
137% 37-114”

refrigerator

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90% 47-112”
115% 46”
137% 41.114”

Levelers extended l/8” below rollers

- See page 6.

.l/2’
recessed
height

3-112”

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top of housing
to lop of grille

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

Height dimensions
when the minimum
extension of levelers
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the weight from
the rollers:

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03-516” height
with 8-l/2” grille’

83-118” height

with 8” grille

82-S/8” height

with 7-112” grille

‘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

Description
Right side trim

Left side trim
Decorative panel

side frame

Air vane
Right side trim

Left side trim
Decorative panel

side frame

Air vane

Quantity

Levelers fully extended i-114” below rollers

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Height
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maximum
extension of
levelers (l-114”
below rollers)
is used to
remove the
weight from
the rollers:

84-314”
height with
8-l/2” grille’

84-114”
height with
8” grille

83-314”
height wilh
7-l/2” grille

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