KitchenAid 4378629 Instruction Sheet
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For the way it’s made.™
20 & 21 cu. ft.
Top Mount
Refrigerator
Trim Kit
Model 4378629
© Whirlpool Corporation 2000
(All Rights Reserved)
Installation Instructions 4378798 Rev. A 9/00
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Before you start...
Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have all tools and parts necessary for correct installation. Take
special care when removing parts from packaging to avoid scratches.
INSTALLATION REQUIRES THAT YOU REMOVE THE DOORS FROM THE REFRIGERATOR AND LAY THEM ON A
FLAT PADDED SURFACE. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN NOT TO BREAK THE INNER DOOR SHELVES AND TRIM.
Work on one door at a time.
Read each step carefully before trying. You will need
help during certain steps to assure proper trim piece
attachment. Some pieces removed need to be saved
and certain trim pieces once applied cannot be changed.
Trim Kit can be installed with the handle on either the
right or left side. After the kit is installed, the handle can
not be reversed.
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Shut-off
valve
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Trim kit parts
Remove parts from packages.
Check that you have all the parts.
1 Washer 1⁄16"
(487576)
1 Washer 1⁄16"
(487576)
1 Top trim
(4378693)
(489028)
1 Top trim
(4378693)8 Screws
FREEZER DOOR
1 Handle
(4378695)
1 Hinge shim
(941047)
1 Side trim
(4378694)
1 Washer 1⁄16"
(487576)
1 Side trim
(4378696)
REFRIGERATOR
DOOR
1 Handle
(4378697)
1 Bottom trim
(4378693)
Hole-seals
(941765)
1 Bottom trim
(4378693)
8 Screws
(489028)
1 Washer
(487576)
1 Washer 1⁄16"
(487576)
Hole-seals
(941765)
1
⁄16"
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Tools needed for installation
1
⁄2" Socket
Wrench Phillips
Flathead Screwdriver
Masking tape
Screwdriver
Rubbing
alcohol Dime
Now start...
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Putty knife
4. To remove the freezer door handle, remove the two
screws on the top of the door handle and the two
screws on the bottom of the door handle.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and freezer.
2. If you have an icemaker, shut off the water supply to
the refrigerator by turning the valve of your water line
clockwise.
3. Use putty knife to pry off KitchenAid nameplate from
freezer door. Be careful not to scratch paint. Remove
excess adhesive using thumbnail, lighter fluid or
WD-40.
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To remove the refrigerator door handle, pry out the
handle insert, remove the one exposed screw in the
center of the door. Then remove the two screws on
the top of the door handle and the two screws on the
bottom of the door. Cover exposed hole with hole-seal
(941765) provided. Discard screws and handle insert.
7. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the freezer
door. Save screw and door stop. On the bottom of the
freezer door there are two plastic plugs covering two
holes. You must remove these plugs using a putty
knife or screwdriver. Discard the plugs and cover the
two holes with the hole-seals (941765) provided.
Remove the plastic plug from the top of the freezer
door but do not cover the hole. Remove the two filler
screws from the top of the door and one from the
bottom of the door. Use rubbing alcohol to clean all
edges of door where trim pieces will be applied. Allow
alcohol to dry before continuing.
Use a putty knife to pry off the round plastic plug on
the right-hand side of the door. Cover exposed hole
with hole-seal (941765) provided.
Remove the freezer door.
5. Remove the freezer door top hinge cover by tapping
the underside of the hinge near the gasket area.
Remove screws that hold the hinge and shim (if any)
in place. Save screws, hinge and cover,
6. With help to support freezer door, carefully lift freezer
door up and off the center hinge. Place the door, shelf
side down, on a flat, padded surface.
Practice lining up trim pieces before removing adhesive backing. Keep adhesive side of trim pieces away
from door until ready to press in place. The adhesive
forms a permanent bond upon contact.
8. Attach the top and bottom (4378693) trim pieces to
the freezer door using the new screws provided
(489028). Do not tighten screws now. Both trim pieces
will be used to judge the fit of the other trim pieces.
9. Attach side trim piece (4378694) and handle
(4378695) to the door with masking tape. Check that
corners of the top trim are flush with the side trim and
handle.
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10. Remove handle trim piece. Remove adhesive backing from freezer door handle trim piece. Carefully
press handle in place, making sure top corner is
flush with top trim. The lower lip of the trim channel
must fit snugly to the door.
11. Remove side trim. Remove adhesive backing from
freezer door side trim piece. Use inside edge of trim
channel as a guide for alignment. Press trim in
place, making sure top corner is flush with top trim
piece. Tighten screw on hinge side of bottom trim so
it is flush with side trim. A slight gap at one end of the
bottom trim is acceptable and will not be noticeable
when door is reinstalled.
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR
INSTALLING KITCHENAID PROVIDED DECORATOR
PANELS. IF YOU HAVE CUSTOM DESIGNED PANELS
PLEASE REFER TO THE CUSTOMIZED PANEL
SECTION TO ENSURE PROPER FIT. IF YOU DO NOT
PLAN ON INSTALLING YOUR PANELS NOW,
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
13. Remove the four screws holding top trim piece in
place. Slide the filler board into the “U”-shaped track
of the trim pieces.
12. Remove screw from hinge side of bottom trim piece.
Slide screw through door stop and 1/16" washer
(487576). Insert doorstop screw into doorstop hole in
bottom trim and tighten. Make sure the flange side is
toward the front edge of the door.
14. Remove the protective paper covering from the good
side of the decorator panel before sliding the panel
into place. When installing Almond decorator panels,
both sides are good and protective paper covering
must be removed from both sides before installing.
Handle the panels carefully to avoid scratching the
surface. Install decorator panels, with the good side
out, on top of the filler boards using the trim as a
guide. Reattach the top trim. Tighten screws in top
and bottom trim.
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Remove the refrigerator door.
15. Remove the two screws, center hinge, and washers.
Save screws, hinge and washers.
16. With assistance, carefully lift the refrigerator door up
and off the bottom hinge. Place door, shelf side
down, on a flat, padded surface.
18. Use a putty knife to pry off top door trim. Remove
excess adhesive. Discard trim. Clean with lighter
fluid or WD-40.
19. Remove and discard screws and 2 center plastic
plugs from the bottom of the door. Use rubbing
alcohol to clean all edges of door where trim pieces
will be applied. Allow alcohol to dry. Cover 2 center
plug holes and door handle screw hole with
hole-seals (941765) provided.
Practice lining up trim pieces before removing
adhesive backing. Keep adhesive side of trim pieces
away from door until ready to press in place. The
adhesive forms a permanent bond upon contact.
20. Attach the top and bottom (4378693) trim pieces to
the refrigerator door using the new screws provided
(489028). Do not tighten screws now. Both trim
pieces will be used to judge the fit of the other
trim pieces.
17. Remove the door stop. Save screw and door stop.
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