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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 refrigerator 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
required. See Electrical
requirements.
Location
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
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.
of the built-in refrigerator
that are shown must
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NOTE:
It is the customer’s
responsibility:
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To contact a qualified
electrical installer.
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To assure that electrical
installation is adequate and in
conformance with National
Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA
#70-l 987 (or to latest) and
local codes and ordinances.
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.
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”and 314” socket
and ratchet
114” copper tubing
tubing cutter
appliance doily
l/8” Alien 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 -
front leveler
stepladder
wrench set
knife
3116” and 114”
drill bits
drill
screwdriver
level
bucket
shutoff valve
stud locator
114” nut driver
Parts supplied for
installation:
top grille assembly
base grille
lube 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:
Acrylic door panel kits
Three colors of acrylic door panel
kits are available from your
KitchenAid dealer: White, Black
and Almond. Each kit includes door
panels, top grille panels and handle
inserts. Follow kit instructions
to install panels and inserts.
Kit Numbers for Acrylic Panels
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Custom door panels, handle
inserts and top grille panels
See page 4 for custom panel
dimensions and page 9, steps
9 -13 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 5.
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Dimensions for built-in area
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let location
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Eieclricai outlet
should be installed
within shaded area,
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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.
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 83-518”.
Height dimensions with optional top
grilles are given on page 3.
+/- 118” tolerance
Wall
plumbing
location
Floor plumbing
location
Hole
for plumbing
can be cut anywhere
wilhin shaded areas.
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Product dimensions
14 710”
4
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4
23-l/8”
23 710”
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36” width
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recessed
height
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top of grille
118”
min. -with 7-W grille
l-118”
max. -with 8-113” nrille
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Height dimensions
when the minimum
extension of levelers
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the weight from
the rollers:
83.5/8” height
with
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83-l/8” height
with 8” grille
82”516” height
with 7-l/2” grille
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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
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Size Number
7-112”
8”
Part
4210546 p$h;izt;;im ;
4210545
Description
Decorative panel
side frame
Air vane
Right side trim
Left side trim
Decorative panel
side frame
Air vane
Quantity
Levelers fully extended l-1/4” below rollers
1
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63-518”
recessed
height
,
2
1
:
2
1
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Height
dimensions
when the
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
63-314”
height with
7-l/2” grille
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