KitchenAid KDDA27TRS, KDDO27TRX Installation Instructions

DOUBLE REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS

Installation Guide

IMPORTANT: READ AND

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THESE INSTRUCTIONS. INSTALLATION REQUIRES 2 OR MORE PEOPLE.

CAJÓN REFRIGERADO DOBLE

Manual de instalación

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DOUBLE TIROIR RÉFRIGÉRÉ

Guide d’installation

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Table of Contents/Índice/Table des matières..................................................................2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS SAFETY..........................................3

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator Drawers .....................3

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS............................................................3

Models..........................................................................................3

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................4

Tools and Parts ............................................................................4

Style 2: Custom Overlay Drawer Panels......................................4

Product Dimensions.....................................................................5

Location Requirements................................................................5

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................6

ÍNDICE

SEGURIDAD DE LOS CAJONES REFRIGERADOS..................13

Cómo deshacerse adecuadamente

de sus cajones refrigerados viejos ............................................13

ESPECIFICACIONES DE DISEÑO ..............................................13

Modelos......................................................................................13

REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN.................................................14

Piezas y herramientas................................................................14

Estilo 2: Paneles de los cajones recubiertos a la medida.........14

Medidas del producto................................................................15

Requisitos de ubicación.............................................................15

Requisitos eléctricos..................................................................16

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................6

Unpack the Refrigerator Drawers ................................................6

Remove the Base Grille................................................................6

Style 2: Install Custom Overlay Drawer Panels ...........................7

Install the Mounting Brackets ......................................................9

Move the Refrigerator Drawers to Final Location........................9

Lower the Leveling Legs ..............................................................9

Level the Refrigerator Drawers ..................................................10

Attach the Mounting Brackets to Adjacent Cabinets................10

Reinstall the Base Grille .............................................................11

Complete Installation..................................................................11

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.........................................16

Cómo desempacar los cajones refrigerados.............................16

Cómo quitar la rejilla de la base.................................................16

Estilo 2: Instalación de los paneles

de los cajones recubiertos a la medida.....................................17

Cómo instalar los soportes de montaje.....................................19

Mueva los cajones refrigerados a su posición final...................19

Cómo bajar las patas niveladoras..............................................20

Nivelación de los cajones refrigerados......................................20

Cómo fijar los soportes de

montaje a los gabinetes adyacentes .........................................21

Cómo reinstalar la rejilla de la base ...........................................21

Complete la instalación..............................................................21

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DES TIROIRS RÉFRIGÉRÉS....................................23

Mise au rebut correcte de vos vieux tiroirs réfrigérés ...............23

SPÉCIFICATIONS DU DESIGN ...................................................23

Modèles......................................................................................23

EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION...................................................24

Outillage et pièces......................................................................24

Style 2 : Panneaux de tiroir personnalisés - série Overlay........24

Dimensions du produit...............................................................25

Exigences d’emplacement.........................................................25

Spécifications électriques..........................................................26

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION............................................26

Déballage des tiroirs réfrigérés ..................................................26

Dépose de la grille de la base....................................................26

Style 2 : Installation des panneaux

de tiroir personnalisés - série Overlay........................................27

Installation des brides de montage............................................29

Déplacement des tiroirs réfrigérés à leur emplacement final ....29

Déploiement des pieds de nivellement......................................29

Réglage de l'aplomb des tiroirs réfrigérés.................................30

Fixation des brides de montage aux placards adjacents..........30

Réinstallation de la grille de la base...........................................31

Achever l'installation ..................................................................31

REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

Proper Disposal of Your Old

Refrigerator Drawers

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard Remove drawers from your old refrigerator drawers. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerator drawers are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator drawers, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Models - Refrigerator Drawers

Before you throw away your old refrigerator drawers:

Remove the drawers.

Style 1: Standard

Features wrap-around styling that complements the contoured door handles. This style provides warm, commercial-looking refrigerator drawers.

KDDA27TRS

Style 2: Overlay

Features factory-installed, overlay style trim to provide a “frameless” look. This style requires the installation of custom panels and handles.

KDDO27TRX

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

TOOLS NEEDED:

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed

here.

■ Hand drill or electric drill

(properly grounded)

■ ¹⁄₈" Drill bit

■ ⁵⁄₁₆" Socket wrench

Additional Tools Needed for Style 2: Overlay (only):

■ Scissors

■ Pencil

PARTS NEEDED Style 2: Overlay (only):

■ Custom Overlay Drawer Panels —

See “Style 2: Custom Overlay Drawer Panels.”

■ Hardware

■ #8 x ¹⁄₂" Pan-head screws (12) optional

PARTS SUPPLIED:

■ #8 x ¹⁄₂" Pan-head

screws (16)

■ Tape measure

■ Level

■ Phillips screwdriver

■ T30 TORX

■ Masking tape

■ Mounting Brackets (4)

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screwdriver

Bottom Overlay Drawer Panel Dimensions

26.5"

⁷⁄₈"

(2.2 cm)

14.5"

(36.8 cm)

(67.4 cm)

23.5"

(59.7 cm)

16.5" (42.0 cm)

1.5" (3.8 cm)

Flat Panels

You can create a custom flat panel using material less than ³⁄₄" (19.05 mm) thick. The material must be laminated to either plywood or medium density fiberboard that is ³⁄₄" (19.05 mm) thick.

Raised Panels

You can create a raised panel design. Be sure to maintain a ³⁄₄" (19.05 mm) minimum thickness where the overlay panel attaches to the drawer front.

Raised Panel Attachment

Style 2: Custom Overlay Drawer Panels

If you plan to install custom wood panels, you will need to create the panels yourself or consult a qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter. See dimension drawings for panel specifications.

IMPORTANT:

■ The thickness of the overlay panels must be ³⁄₄"

(19.05 mm).

■ Each overlay panel must not weigh more than 10 lbs

(4.5 kg).

■ Overlay panels weighing more than recommended may

damage the refrigerator drawers.

■ Do not exceed the height dimension for the overlay

panels. Panels that exceed the height dimension may damage the refrigerator drawers, cabinets or countertop.

■ The width of the overlay panels may vary according to the

width of the cabinet opening.

Top Overlay Drawer Panel Dimensions

26.5"

1.25"

(3.2 cm)

10.5"

(26.7 cm)

(67.4 cm)

12.7" (32.2 cm)

³⁄₄"

(19.05 mm)

A. Drawer front

¹⁄₂

B. #8 x C. Overlay panel

" pan-head screw

23.5"

(59.7 cm)

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.

1.5" (3.8 cm)

Drawer Front #8 x ¹⁄₂" Pan-head Screw Locations

A. Pre-drilled screw locations

Drawer Opening Dimensions

Dimensions vary based on model, as shown.

20.9"

A B

(53.1 cm)

18.2"

(46.2 cm)

Hardware (optional)

Customer supplied handles may be installed at this time. Be sure when installing custom hardware that the mounting screws are flush with the back of the panels.

Product Dimensions

Styles 1 and 2: Standard and Overlay

■ Height dimensions are shown with the leveling legs extended

to the minimum height of ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) below the refrigerator drawers.

■ When leveling legs are fully extended to 1" (25 mm) below the

refrigerator drawers, add ³⁄₄" (19.05 mm) to the height dimensions.

■ The power cord is 60" (152.4 cm) long.

26.7"

(67.9 cm)

23.5"

(59.6 cm)

34.0" (86.3 cm)

A. Style 1: Standard B. Style 2: Overlay—Measurement does

not include panel or optional hardware

³⁄₄

" (19.05 mm) overlay

Location Requirements

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator drawers.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

NOTES:

■ For the refrigerator drawers to be flush with the front of the

base cabinets remove any baseboards or moldings from the rear of the opening. See “Product Dimensions” and later in this section “Opening Dimensions (both styles).”

■ It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator

drawers near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.

■ Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall

below 55°F (13°C).

Opening Dimensions (both styles)

■ Height dimensions are shown with the leveling legs extended

to the minimum height of ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) below the refrigerator drawers.

NOTE: When leveling legs are fully extended to 1" (25 mm) below the refrigerator drawers, add ³⁄₄" (19.05 mm) to the height dimensions. See “Product Dimensions.”

■ If the floor of the opening is not level with the kitchen floor,

shim the opening to make it level with the kitchen floor.

25" (63.5 cm)

35"

24" (60.96 cm)

27¹⁄₄" (69.2 cm)

(88.9 cm)

Electrical Requirements

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the Refrigerator Drawers

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator drawers.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Remove the Packaging

Properly dispose of packaging. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator drawers.

IMPORTANT: Use a T30 TORX skids.

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screwdriver to remove the

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Before you move your refrigerator drawers into the final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.

Recommended grounding method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator drawers be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

IMPORTANT: If this product is connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected outlet, nuisance tripping of the power supply may occur, resulting in loss of cooling. Food quality and flavor may be affected. If nuisance tripping has occurred, and if the condition of the food appears poor, dispose of it.

When Moving Your Refrigerator Drawers:

Your refrigerator drawers are heavy. When moving the appliance for service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the appliance straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the appliance when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

Clean Before Using

After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator drawers before using them. See the cleaning instructions in the Use & Care Guide.

Remove the Base Grille

IMPORTANT: You must remove the base grille in order to lower the leveling legs. Be sure to reinstall the base grille when the installation is complete.

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws from the

base grille as shown. NOTE: Do not discard the screws.

A. Screws

2. Place the base grille on a clean, soft working surface for

later use.

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.

Style 2: Install Custom Overlay Drawer Panels

If you have Style 1: Standard refrigerator drawers, skip this step. Go to “Install the Mounting Brackets” to continue the installation.

IMPORTANT:

■ Create custom overlay drawer panels according to the

specifications in the “Style 2: Custom Overlay Drawer Panels” section.

■ KitchenAid is not responsible for the removal or addition of

decorative panels that would prevent the refrigerator drawers from being serviced.

Remove the Drawers

1. Disconnect the wiring plug located on the left side of the

drawer (top drawer only) as shown.

Remove the Gaskets

IMPORTANT: The gaskets contain strong magnetic strips. Follow

these instructions and keep screws and other loose metal parts away from the gaskets to prevent damaging them.

1. Begin at the top right corner. Slowly pull the gasket out of the

corner and continue working slowly toward the opposite side as shown.

A. Drawer front

B. Wiring plug

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws located

on each side of the drawer to release it. NOTE: Do not discard the screws. Set them aside for later

use.

2. Proceed slowly from corner to corner until the gasket is

completely free from the groove.

3. Gently remove the gasket and lay it aside on a clean, soft

working surface. Be sure to keep all screws and loose metal parts away from the magnetic gasket.

4. Repeat the process for the other gasket.

Remove the Drawer Fronts

1. Remove the drawer front by removing the three screws

located across the bottom and the two screws located on each side of the drawer as shown.

NOTE: Do not discard the screws. Set them aside for later use.

A. Screws

3. Remove the drawer by lifting it up and sliding it forward.

4. Push the empty drawer slides back into place.

5. Repeat the process for the other drawer.

2. To remove the drawer front, pull the drawer front forward and

away from the drawer.

A. Drawer front

3. Repeat the process for the other drawer.

Install the Custom Overlay Panels

1. Place the custom overlay panel face down on a clean, flat

working surface.

2. Place the drawer front face down on the overlay panel. Align

all edges of the drawer front to the overlay panel.

3. Using masking tape, secure the drawer front to the overlay

panel.

4. Using the pre-drilled holes in the drawer front as a guide, drill

six ¹⁄₈" x ¹⁄₂" (3.18 mm x 12.7 mm) deep holes into the overlay panel.

NOTE: Be sure not to drill deeper than ¹⁄₂" (12.7 mm).

5. Drive six #8 x ¹⁄₂" pan-head screws through the drawer front

into the overlay panel.

6. Repeat the process for the other drawer front.

Reinstall the Drawer Fronts

1. Be sure that the overlay panel is flush with the drawer front as

shown.

Top Drawer Bottom Drawer

A. Drawer front B. Overlay panel

2. Reinstall the drawer front using three screws across the

bottom and two screws on each side of the drawer. See “Remove the Drawer Fronts.”

3. Repeat the process for the other drawer.

Reinstall the Gaskets

A. Pre-drilled screw locations

1. To reinstall the gasket, place the gasket over the drawer.

2. Start at the corners, and working toward the opposite corner,

press the gasket back into the groove. Be sure to seat the gasket on all four sides.

3. Repeat the process for the other drawer.

Reinstall the Drawers

1. Install the drawer by fully extending the drawer slides.

2. Place the drawer onto the top of the slides. Push the drawer

all the way back until it locks into place. Then pull the drawer forward and adjust the slides until the screw holes align with the drawer.

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver and two screws, secure the

drawer to the slides.

4. Reconnect the wiring plug located on the left side of the

drawer (top drawer only). See “Remove the Drawers” earlier in this section.

IMPORTANT: If you do not reconnect the wiring plug, you cannot adjust the temperature settings. See “Adjusting Controls” in the Use & Care Guide.

5. Repeat the process for the other drawer.

Install the Mounting Brackets

IMPORTANT:

■ Install two mounting brackets (upper and lower) on both sides

of the refrigerator drawers cabinet. The mounting brackets secure the appliance to the adjacent cabinets.

■ Failure to secure the mounting brackets to the adjacent

cabinets may result in the appliance pulling out of the opening when the upper or lower drawer is opened.

■ The mounting bracket has an offset. Be sure when installing

the mounting brackets to position the offset to the adjacent cabinets.

1. Begin installation (on each side) at the pre-drilled holes for the

upper mounting brackets. NOTE: Insulation tape covers the top pre-drilled holes for the

upper mounting brackets. Do not remove the insulation tape when installing the upper mounting brackets.

Move the Refrigerator Drawers to

Final Location

IMPORTANT:

■ To prevent floor damage, make sure levelers are raised (not

touching floor) and the weight of the appliance is on the rollers before moving.

■ Rollers are for moving the refrigerator drawers and not for

permanent support.

1. Place top of cardboard carton or plywood under the

appliance. Remove dolly.

2. Do not remove protective film or cover.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

A. Pre-drilled top hole is underneath

the insulation tape

B. Pre-drilled holes

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver and one #8 x ¹⁄₂" pan-head

screw, drive the screw through the bottom hole of upper mounting bracket and into the pre-drilled hole. Tighten the screw.

3. Push a pan-head screw through the insulation tape and into

the pre-drilled hole. Tighten the screw.

4. Using a Phillips screwdriver and two #8 x ¹⁄₂" pan-head

screws, drive the screws through the holes in the lower mounting bracket into the pre-drilled holes. Tighten the screws.

5. Repeat the process for the other side.

6. Set aside the remaining eight #8 x ¹⁄₂" pan-head screws for

later use. See “Attach the Mounting Brackets to Adjacent Cabinets.”

3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

4. Move the refrigerator drawers straight back and evenly into

the opening.

Lower the Leveling Legs

IMPORTANT:

■ All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and

stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator drawers.

■ Rollers are for moving the refrigerator drawers and not for

permanent support.

■ To avoid cabinet/countertop damage, do not apply more than

50 inch–pounds (58 cm - kg) of torque to the leveling legs.

■ When leveling, be sure that the gap between the upper

drawer and the bottom edge of the countertop is a minimum of ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm).

■ Style 2: Overlay—Be sure to install the custom overlay drawer

panels before leveling the refrigerator drawers. See “Style 2: Install Custom Overlay Drawer Panels.”

1. Using a ⁵⁄₁₆" socket wrench, turn the leveling bolts on both

sides of the refrigerator drawers to the right (clockwise) until the leveling legs support the refrigerator drawers’ weight.

2. Lower all four leveling legs until the refrigerator drawers are

the proper height.

BA A

A. Rear leveling bolt B. Front leveling bolt

Level the Refrigerator Drawers

IMPORTANT: Style 2–Overlay: Be sure to install the custom overlay drawer panels before leveling the refrigerator drawers for the Overlay Model. See “Style 2: Install Custom Overlay Drawer Panels.”

1. Open the top drawer and place the level across the top

drawer as shown. Check the level from left to right.

A. Check the level from left to right.

2. Using the front and rear leveling bolts, adjust the refrigerator

drawers cabinet until the top drawer measures level from left to right. See “Lower Leveling Legs.”

NOTE: Adjusting the front and rear leveling bolts together will either raise or lower the side of the refrigerator drawers cabinet.

3. Remove the level and close the top drawer. Check the gap

between the top of the drawer and the countertop. If the gap measures less than ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm) minimum, turn all four leveling bolts equally to raise the leveling legs. Recheck the level.

4. Open both drawers less than midway. Place the level on the

side flange beside the drawers as shown. Raise or lower the front leveling bolts of the refrigerator drawers together until the sides of the refrigerator drawers are plumb.

A. Check the level from

front to back.

5. Remove the level and close the drawers. Recheck the gap

between the top of the drawer and the countertop. If the gap measures less than ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), turn all four leveling bolts equally to raise the leveling legs. Recheck the level.

NOTE: Be sure to recheck the horizontal level of the top drawer.

6. Be sure all four levelers are on the floor and supporting the

full weight of the refrigerator drawers.

Attach the Mounting Brackets to

Adjacent Cabinets

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets or countertop, be sure to secure the mounting brackets to the adjacent cabinets.

1. Center the refrigerator drawers cabinet in the opening.

2. Pull out the upper drawer far enough to reach the mounting

brackets.

NOTE: Do not pull the drawer out more than midway.

3. Using the upper mounting brackets as a guide, predrill two

¹⁄₈" (3.18 mm) holes through the mounting brackets (for each side) into the adjacent cabinets. Be sure to drill at least two holes per mounting bracket.

NOTE: Be sure the refrigerator drawers are level before securing the upper mounting brackets.

4. Using four #8 x ¹⁄₂" pan-head screws, attach the upper

mounting brackets to the adjacent cabinets.

A. Mounting brackets

5. Repeat the process for the lower drawer.

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