KitchenAid KSCS25FJSS01 Installation Guide

2210725 www.kitchenaid.com

36"(91.4 cm) Counter-Depth

refrigerator

For the way it’s made

®

®

Important:
Read and
save these
instructions.

Installation
requires
2 or more
people.

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Before

you start...

Keep cardboard shipping piece or
plywood under refrigerator until it is
installed in the operating position.

Front view Side view

35-1/2"

(90.2 cm)

Your safety and the safety of

others is 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 hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others. All safety
messages will be preceded by the
safety alert symbol and the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING”. These
words mean:

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

You will be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.

WARNING

D ANGER

35-11/16 "

(90.6 cm)

67-7/8"

(172.5 cm)

56-1/8"

(142.6 cm)

3-5/8"

(9.2 cm)

1/4" (6.4 mm)
minimum height

71-1/2"

(181.6 cm)

overall
cabinet

height with

rollers at

maximum

height

21-1/8"

(53.7 cm)

see

Detail A

23-5/8"

(60.0 cm)

2-3/8"

(6.0 cm)

Dimensions may
vary based on
model.

Dimensions shown
from floor with rollers
set at minimum height

27-1/4"

(69.2 cm)

29-3/8"

(74.6 cm)

71-3/4"

(182.2 cm)

71-7/8"

(182.5 cm)

15-1/2"

(39.4 cm)

19-1/2"

(49.5 cm)

Product dimensions

Important:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

It is your responsibility to:

• Comply with installation specifications and dimensions.

• Properly install refrigerator.

• Remove any moldings or decorative panels that prevent the refrigerator from being
serviced.

• Make sure that you have these materials necessary for proper installation:

- 1/4" (6 mm) copper tubing with shutoff valve

- 1/4" (6 mm) compression fitting (coupling)

- Depending on water line connection (see Page 5), you may need:

- 1/4" (6 mm) nut

- 1/4" (6 mm) ferrule

• Assure that floor will support refrigerator weight including door panels, if used, and
contents of at least 600 lb (272 kg).

• Provide a properly grounded electrical outlet.

• Assure that location will permit refrigerator doors to open fully (see Page 3).

Important:

• Installer: Leave Installation Instructions

with the homeowner.

• Homeowner: Keep Installation

Instructions for future reference.

• Save these Installation Instructions for

the local electrical inspector’s use.

Top view

Detail A

Built-in opening requirements & dimensions

Door swing dimensions

36"

(91.4 cm)

72" (182.9 cm)

20-1/4"

(51.4 cm)

16-1/2" (41.9 cm)

minimum dimension to

side wall

12-1/2"

(31.8 cm)

Note: For full overlay
cabinet doors and trim kit,
height of opening must be

72-3/4" (184.8 cm).

2"

(5.1 cm)

2"

(5.1 cm)

2-1/2"

(6.4 cm)

9-1/4"

(23.5 cm)

Minimum built-in

opening dimensions

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13-1/4" (33.7 cm)

minimum dimension

to side wall

Recommended locations
for electrical and water
connections

The refrigerator
installation can be:

• Recessed

• At cabinet end

• Freestanding

Dimensions may vary

based on model.

41-3/4"

(106 cm)

43-3/8"

(110.2 cm)

2-1/8"

(5.4 cm)

1/2"

(12.7 mm)

over dispenser

1/4"

(6.4 mm)

to cabinet

side

16-1/2"

(41.9 cm)

13-1/4"

(33.7 cm)

150°

90°

Electrical & water

supply

requirements

A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere, fused, electrical supply is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.

This appliance is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3-prong ground plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
3-prong, ground-type outlet, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition* or
Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-1982 and
C22.2 No. 01982 (or latest edition)**, and
all local codes and ordinances. See Figure 1.
If a mating outlet is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

Warning – Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in
a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as
to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

Copies of the standard listed may be
obtained from:

* National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

** Canadian Standard Association

178 Rexdale Boulevard
Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 1R3

ground prong

power supply

cord

Figure 1

Use only 1/4" (6 mm) minimum copper
tubing for water line.

Do Not install copper tubing in area
where temperatures drop below 32°F
(0°C).

Water line to refrigerator must provide
15-100 psi (103-690 kPa) water pressure.

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3-prong ground-type outlet

3-prong ground

plug

Important: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.

Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician if you

are not sure the refrigerator is properly
grounded.

Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
ground circuit.

It is the customer’s responsibility:
To contact a qualified electrical installer.
To assure that the electrical installation

is adequate and in conformance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
— latest edition* or Canadian Electrical
Code, C22.1-1982 and C22.2 No. 01982
(or latest edition)**, and all local codes
and ordinances.

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.

Electrical requirements

Water supply requirements

Installation

steps

IMPORTANT

• All four leveling legs must contact the
floor to support and stabilize the full
weight of the refrigerator.

• Keep cardboard shipping piece or
plywood under refrigerator until it is
installed in operating position.

Page 5

Install new water line

if required.

4. Check that

both ends of copper
tubing are cut
square. Slide compression
nut and sleeve onto copper tubing. Insert
end of copper tubing completely into valve
outlet. Tighten compression nut to outlet
with adjustable wrench.

Do Not overtighten.

5. Turn on main water supply. Check for

leaks. Turn saddle valve handle
counterclockwise and run water through
copper tubing and into a bucket. Turn
saddle valve handle clockwise to shut off
water to copper tubing.

6. Route copper tubing to refrigerator

area.

Calculate length of
1/4" (6 mm) O.D. copper
tubing needed:

1. Locate a vertical 1/2" (1.3 cm) to

1-1/4" (3.2 cm) COLD water line near
refrigerator area. A horizontal COLD water
line can be used if directions in “To rough
in water line” are carefully followed.

2. Measure distance from cold water

line to refrigerator area. Add 24" (61 cm) to
this measurement.

To rough in water line:

1. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn

ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line
of water.

2. Vertical cold water line: Use

grounded electric drill or hand drill to drill
3/16" (4.8 mm) hole in an easily accessible
location in water line.

Horizontal cold water line:

Use grounded electric drill or hand drill to
drill 3/16" (4.8 mm) hole in the top
of the water line. This will keep sediment
from collecting in valve.

3. Position washer over hole

in water line. Turn saddle valve
handle clockwise to expose
piercing lance a maximum of
3/16" (4.8 mm). Align piercing
lance over hole in water line.
Place both halves of saddle
valve bracket against
water line. Turn
saddle valve handle
clockwise until piercing lance
enters hole in water line and is
firmly seated. The saddle valve is not in the
closed position. Tighten packing nut.
Evenly and firmly tighten bracket screws so
washer will make a water-tight connection.

Do Not overtighten screws; copper tubing
could be crushed.

compression nut

ferrule

Install refrigerator.

1.Remove and save literature package.

Use 3/8-inch socket wrench to remove
skids.

2.Remove tape and any labels from the

refrigerator before using (except the model
and serial number on the refrigerator side,
top right corner.) To remove any remaining
tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your
thumb or a small amount of liquid dish
soap. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable liquids or abrasive
cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of the
refrigerator.

Connect water line

to refrigerator.

4.Remove the shipping tape from gray,

coiled water tubing on the rear of the
refrigerator.

5.Before attaching copper tubing to

refrigerator, flush at least 2 quarts (1.9 L) of
water through the copper tubing and into a
bucket to get rid of any particles in the
water line.

Check for leaks around saddle valve.
Do not overtighten clamp or sleeve. This

will crush copper tubing.
Turn water valve off.

6.Make connection to refrigerator.

Style 1

bulb

nut

(provided)

ferrule

(purchased)

coupling

(purchased)

nut

(purchased)

to refrigerator

Slide the purchased nut then the purchased
ferrule onto the tubing.

Push the tubing into the coupling as far as
it will go. Slide the nut and ferrule forward
and finger tighten the nut. Turn nut two (2)
more turns with wrench.

Insert the bulb end of tubing into
purchased coupling, slide nut down and
finger tighten. Turn nut two (2) more turns
with wrench.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move
and install refrigerator.

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

WARNING

Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the refrigerator
or the tech sheets that are fastened to
the base grille.

Cleaning before use: After you remove

all of the packaging materials, clean the
inside of the refrigerator before use. See
the cleaning instructions in the “Caring for
your Refrigerator” section of the Use and
Care Guide.

3.Place pieces of shipping carton or

plywood on the floor when rolling dolly
and refrigerator into the house. Move the
refrigerator close to the refrigerator
opening.