KitchenAid KSRF42DT User Manual

42”

Built-h

Refrigerator

Model KSRF42DT

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Homeowner:

Instructions for future reference.

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Installation Instructions tar

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
installatron 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 90” 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
70-1987 (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.

= 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

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fire or electrical shock
hazard.

Tools and
materials needed
for installation:

Phillips screwdriver stepladder
5116”and 314” socket

and ratchet

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114” copper tubmg
tubing cutter

appliance dolly

118” Allen wrench
adjustable wrench
cardboard or plywood
6, #8, or larger wood

screws

2, wood boards -

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32” long (See page

7 for specifications.)

1 - 3/8” open wrench -

front leveler

wrench set

knife

3116” and 114”

drill bits
drill
screwdriver
level
bucket
shutoff valve

stud locator
114” nut driver

Parts suwlied for
installatro’n:

top 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:

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

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 84-314’:
Optional top grilles may be required
for enclosures less than 83-58”.

Height dimensions with optional top

grilles are given on page 3.

rounded electrical

outlet location

Wall
plumbing
location

Electrical outlet
should be centered
within shaded area

+/- l/8” tolerance

Floor plumbing
location

Hole for plumbing
can be cut an

within shade

where

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Product dimensions

24 710” ­23-l/8” b

Levelers extended l/8” below rollers

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lop of grille

3” min. -with 7-W” grille
l/8” max. -with 8-l/2’ grille

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freezer

90% 41-112”
115% 40-112”
137% 37-114”

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82,
recessed
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90% 47-112”
115% 46”
137% 41-114”

Levelers fully extended l-1/4” below rollers

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Height dimensions
when the minimum
extension of levelers
{l/e” below rollers)
Is used to remove
the weight from
the rollers:

83-5/O” heigh I
with 8-112” grille’

83-l/8” height
with 8” grille

02-518” height
with 7-l/2” grille

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top of housing

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Lo top of grille
l/&S’ min. - with 7-l/2” grille
l-118” max. -with 8-l/2” atille

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*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

Part
Number

4210546

4210545

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Description
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Le 9t side trim
Decorative panel

side frame

Air vane
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Decorative panel

side frame

Air vane

Quantity

*-See page 5.4

Height

dimensions
when the
maximum
extension of
levelers (l-114”
below rollers)
is used to

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remove the
weight from
the rollers:

84-314”
height with
8-l/2” grille’

04-114”
height with

8” grille
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height wilh
7-l/2” grille

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